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Taking a quick dip James TurgeonO’Brien, a Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadet, looks through the window in the dunk tank after being dunked at the Canada Day Salmon Arm Children’s Festival on Wednesday, July 1. More than 4,500 people attended the annual event despite soaring temperatures.

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Police chase ends in shooting Robbery: Sicamous gas station held up at gunpoint.

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A police pursuit of a suspect in a Sicamous armed robbery Friday afternoon ended in gunshots on a property in Canoe.

The RCMP Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has taken over the investigation of events following the pursuit that resulted in an adult male suspect being transported to hospital for treatment of serious gunshot injuries.

Police say the suspect was shot by an RCMP dog handler, who was also injured in the confronta-

tion, and was taken to hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

The shooting concluded the pursuit, which began on July 3 at 5 p.m., after Sicamous RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station. Police say the suspect fled the scene by vehicle – a compact blue SUV with Nova Scotia plates, reportedly stolen out of Saskatchewan.

Police were able to locate the vehicle, and eventually the suspect, after a 911 call was made around 5:30 p.m. by Canoe resident Joyce Skinner.

As events were unfolding in

Sicamous, Skinner was watching TV in her home along the TransCanada Highway just south of Salmon Arm Go-Karts.

Skinner said her eyes were drawn to her living room window when several police vehicles with lights flashing drove past her home towards Sicamous. She told her husband Glenn about this a little while later when he called to say he’d be home from work in about 15 minutes.

“So I was sitting there and all of a sudden I saw this flash going

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Getaway vehicle abandoned Glenn were. “The head police officer who was here after everything was done, the one who interviewed us, he said it could have been a whole different scenario by you going outside. That guy

Continued from front down our driveway,” said Joyce. “I thought, ‘jeez, that was awful fast, him getting home.’ So I walked into the kitchen where I could see where he always parks his truck beside my car, but there was no truck there.”

Skinner said she then went outside and found a car parked at the end of her driveway, right before a treed embankment that leads to Canoe Creek. She said the car had Nova Scotia plates, and she initially guessed the driver to be a tourist who was lost.

When she heard someone running down the embankment, she yelled, “what are you doing?”

She received no reply, and was quickly compelled to return to her home, lock the door and call Glenn.

“She told me some strange car just barrelled down the driveway and the guy jumped out of the car and ran into the creek,” said Glenn. “So I drove home and about two minutes later, I pinned the car in with my truck so he couldn’t get away. I didn’t know what was going on… She phoned 911 and I went in the bush looking for him.”

Inside her house, Joyce was talking to the 911 dispatcher, and was informed the car on her property was the one police were looking for. Minutes later, RCMP vehicles were parked at the end

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Surrounded: Canoe resident Glenn Skinner’s truck boxes in a stolen vehicle abandoned by the suspect about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3. of her driveway, with officers laying down a spike belt and shouting at the Skinners to join them immediately.

“They’re yelling at him, they’ve got their vests on, guns and rifles,” said Joyce.

“Glenn says, ‘Joyce, you’ve got to come.’

I’m in my pyjamas for number one, I’ve got a cane and our driveway is long. And they’re all waving their arms trying to get us to come to the driveway.”

Upon joining the officers, Joyce said she and Glenn learned of the robbery and were told the suspect was armed with a gun.

Moments later the property and neighbourhood were surrounded by marked and unmarked police vehicles, and highway traffic was blocked as police conducted their search on the ground and by helicopter.

Joyce estimates she and Glenn were standing on the side of the highway for about two hours before gunshots were fired.

Glenn said he heard two. Another Canoe

resident who lives near the Skinners told the Observer she heard five.

Joyce said police had located the suspect hiding in a shed on an adjacent property.

“The guy will be OK, I do know that and I’m allowed to say that. The police officer, he’s fine too,” said Joyce.

A police officer remained on the Skinner’s property until 4 p.m. the following day when an IIO Forensic Specialist arrived on the scene.

Joyce said she and Glenn were interviewed separately by police as part of the investigation, and they’ve been told not to divulge certain details related to the investigation.

Despite being in the middle of such an intense situation, Glenn and Joyce said they’re not particularly phased by the experience.

“It happened so quickly – it was almost like it was a little movie or something…,” said Joyce, still recognizing how fortunate she and

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could have still been standing there and it could have been a lot different. Because he had a gun, right.”

The IIO continues to investigate the shooting, while local RCMP investigate the robbery.

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Abbott no longer Liberal Former Mla: Decides not to renew membership.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Former Shuswap MLA George Abbott is no longer a member of the BC Liberal Party.

“This is a something I have been thinking about for a while,” he said, pointing out most people are not members of political parties and he was simply not renewing his membership.

“If I am going to be a member of a political party, I want to be excited, interested and engaged but I do not find myself being any of those things in the world of politics.”

Abbott did admit that the government’s 11th hour cancellation of his appointment as chief commissioner to the BC Treaty Commission was the final piece in his decision to not renew his membership.

Abbott held several senior cabinet posts during his 17 years as Shuswap MLA, including health, education and aboriginal portfolios from 2001 to 2004 and 2010 to 2011.

He retired from government in 2013 following an unsuccessful bid for leader of the

party and began pursuing his PhD at the University of Victoria.

Last fall, John Rustad, Minister for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, asked Abbott to assume the role of chief commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission upon the retirement of Sophie

he says, noting he has never been given an explanation about what that new direction is or why his appointment would have been inconsistent with that direction. “It remains troubling to me that it was done without a lot of consideration of a policy in what I consider to be an important area. There’s more to it than that.”

Academically Abbott has a second set of comprehensive exams in October and a 200page dissertation on the provincial government during the 2001to-2012 Campbell era to write.

An article he has written on the introduction of the harmonized sales tax in B.C. and Ontario will appear this summer in BC Studies, a quarterly publication dedicated to the exploration of British Columbia’s cultural, economic and political life, past and present.

“I suspect I will be non-partisan for the balance of my life…” he says. “I’m on a different track now, political science, and I do public policy work, so I actually think it’s an advantage to not have

George Abbott academic Pierre on April 1.

Excited by the prospect of taking on leadership of a process he cares deeply about, and an appointment that had garnered First Nations’ support, Abbott was advised on March 18 that the government was moving in a new direction and his services were not required.

“I remain entirely puzzled as to what the new direction is that the premier was talking about in April,”

that partisan involvement.”

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Appointment Notice Rick O’Connor, President and CEO of Black Press Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Franklin as Director of Digital Development for the Black Press Group British Columbia Divisions.

Andrew will be responsible for developing, implementing, tracking and optimizing digital marketing and audience development across British Columbia. He will work with digital staff and group Presidents to further develop our websites and mobile platforms as we continue to grow the digital part of our media business.

Andrew has managed award-winning teams over his 30-year newspaper career and has received North American-wide industry recognition for innovative digital initiatives over the last five years. Recently he has taken a lead role in launching new products including the crowdfunding program BlackPress4Good.

Andrew currently serves as director of both the CCNA and BCYCNA newspaper associations and will continue to hold his position of Publisher at The Abbotsford News and Mission Record. He also serves on multiple committees and boards in the community.

He has been awarded Rotary’s coveted Paul Harris Fellow on two occasions. He is married and lives in Abbotsford.

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Three people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a motorvehicle accident at the junction of Highways 97A and 97B outside of Enderby last Wednesday.

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recent heavy rains was the cause. The accident occurred about noon on Canada Day. A couple in the truck, along with the driver, were taken to hospital to have their injuries treated.

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Temperatures extreme Caution urged: Resident oblivious to ban sets fire.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The Shuswap is a tinder box and rain, if it comes, is several days away.

Despite high to extreme conditions and the fire ban that went into effect Friday, a property owner up Parkhill Road near 60th Avenue and 35th Street NE set a fire to clean up his property on Monday.

Luckily, a passerby saw the smoke and flames and called 911.

The Salmon Arm Fire Department’s halls 1, 2 and 3 responded at 2:11 p.m. and quickly doused the flames. But fire chief Brad Shirley says he can’t believe everyone is not aware of the fire ban.

“I just shake my head.

I am baffled as to why people are oblivious to this,” he says, noting the fire had the potential to burn a lot of property.

“The worst part is, he wasn’t even tending to it. He was in the house.”

Meanwhile, thunderstorms June 29 and 30 produced 10,000 lightning strikes in the Kam-

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Limited visibility: The air surrounding Salmon Arm has been thick with smoke, obscuring views of surrounding mountains. loops Fire Centre, with pop-up fires making their appearance over the weekend.

Fire information officer Kaela Pepper says most of the hits were in the Upper Seymour River, with one small one in Perry River. All were less than a hectare.

Rapattack crews were sent in to attack the remote fires and helped the Scotch Creek Fire Department with a blaze in Lower Scotch Creek on Sunday night.

Air patrols are being flown every day where the main lightning system went through.

A fire located on the south side of Mt. Ida at the beginning of last week was just 0.5 hectares and is now completely out.

“There are no fires of any size,” says Pepper.

“But we still picked up at least seven humancaused fires over the weekend.”

Fire wardens are also patrolling during the campfire ban. Fines for lighting a campfire are $345 per person and penalties for starting a wildfire can be $10,000 and up to a year in jail.

And you may be required to pay all fire-

fighting costs.

Meteorologist Lisa Coldwells says the smoke blanketing the Shuswap is from a wildfire in Pemberton.

She says a small weather disturbance due to arrive Saturday morning looks like it could bring some shower activity to the eastern part of the province.

If the smoke allows temperatures to climb to the 35C forecast for Wednesday, it would tie a record set in 1968.

Thursday’s forecast for 37C would break the old record of 36.7C set in 1975.

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City News and Public Notices SALMON ARM FIRE DEPARTMENT - NOTICE Open Burning/Campfire Ban: As of Friday, July 3, 2015, 12:00 noon, the City of Salmon Arm has banned all open burning including; campfires, fireworks and tiki torches until further notice as per Bylaw No. 1538, Part 2.6(2).

Permitted fires are limited to natural gas or propane outdoor appliances used for cooking, warmth or light and such appliances must be equipped with spark arresters.

Permits for all fires are mandatory and can be purchased at City Hall or Fire Hall #3 (downtown).

This open fire ban is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk of person-caused wildfires.

Barbecue Safety: The Fire Department would like to remind residents to be safe when a barbecue is in use. Whether it is a charcoal or propane grill, residents are urged to exercise caution this summer. To be safe, first check for leaks. Leave the barbecue valve off and the cylinder valve on. Spread a soapy solution on all the fittings and the hose.

If bubbles appear, you have a leak and must repair or replace the parts before using the grill again. Make sure to check the valves for rust as well. Please ensure your barbecue is at least 1 metre away from fences and other combustible materials, and never leave your barbecue unattended.

Heat or flames from a barbeque can ignite nearby vegetation, wood, vinyl siding, paper towels and similar items.

• Barbecue with safety in mind.

• Keep barbecues a safe distance from anything combustible.

• Keep young children and pets away from barbecues.

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Barb Brouwer

Festival work worth it A sea of arms and legs – that is the vivid memory seared into my brain after my first visit to the annual Canada Day Children’s Festival.

My own children were too old for the event when we moved to Salmon Arm in 1992, so I had no idea what to expect.

Having been told the Children’s Festival Society was desperately short of volunteers, I agreed to make an initial commitment to a two-hour shift.

I was assigned to the pirate ship bouncy house that had one “ladder” in the middle, with a slide on either side.

What a popular place!

For the next two hours, I did not have time to look beyond legs, arms, faces – some delightfully painted, and feet to make sure they were without shoes.

An occasional arm would shoot up the ladder to grab a child who was making a run for it rather than returning to the end of a very long lineup – a lineup that sometimes stalled while I made sure there were no collisions on my watch.

There was only one heart-stopping moment. It came when a tall, young lad bounced so high at the top of the slide, he was within an inch of going over the side.

I was impressed with the patience and great behaviour of both parents and children. My only real challenge was in telling the little people which slide to take when they couldn’t differentiate between right and left.

Time passed quickly and after my shift, I strolled around the site enjoying the atmosphere and the many activities. A number of games challenged young players and earned them rewards.

Industrious children were hammering happily away on odd pieces of wood, creating items from their imagination.

Kenthen Thomas enthralled his audience with an aboriginal tale about how night and day came to be and DJ Patrick Ryley kept the energy up in between times. The dunk tank was a popular place, with Mayor Nancy Cooper landing in the water close to 20 times.

The arena was a great refuge from the heat and offered more activities, fine dancing by students from local studios and a silent auction that raised $4,000 for next year’s festival. Prior to this year’s event, organizers Kari Wilkinson and Karen Bubola had to put out an urgent plea for volunteers.

This is an awesome festival that attracts between 4,500 to 5,000 people. It’s free, accessible and a lot of work to organize.

Co-ordinators are grateful to volunteers who stepped up this year and Bubola says ideas are already bubbling for next year and, in particular, 2017, when Canada celebrates 150 years of nationhood.

Bubola and Wilkinson work incredibly hard and they deserve to know they will have ample support.

It’s a fun place to be and so worth seeing families having fun together. So, I am putting my money where my mouth is and committing to being back next year. Will you join me?

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Smoke forces focus on priority Not romantic like the show tune, “Smoke gets in your eyes,” smoke is also getting in your nose and your trachea and your lungs.

The smoke currently blanketing the Shuswap is coming from Pemberton, north of Whistler.

The extreme forest fire hazard rating requires specific, urgent action from all citizens, but also a more global awareness. The urgent action required is to be acutely aware of what can start a fire and to use extreme caution outdoors.

Discarded cigarette butts are a no-brainer, but unfortunately people still throw them out of vehicle windows or leave them burning on the ground.

Mirrors, glass and plastic all have the ability to start fires when left where they can magnify the sun’s rays. A spark from a machine is also enough

to ignite a flame.

The more widespread awareness needed is one to which people with asthma and other breathing difficulties are acutely attuned.

We humans are entirely dependent on the earth – for the air we breathe and, of course, the water we drink, the food we eat. It’s easy to forget this when we can spend our days in air-conditioned buildings and buy our water in plastic bottles.

Every decision we as individuals and our political leaders make should focus first and foremost on this fact. Is what we’re doing sustaining or preserving the planet and us?

The smoke-filled skies are an ‘in-your-face’ reminder of how imperative it is to cherish and nurture this incredible planet.

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The Observer asked: Should Salmon Arm host Canada Day fireworks?

Chris Renn “Yeah, it would be great to bring back the fireworks to town.”

Rick Moe “Yeah, I think so. It’s just a good idea to have fireworks on Canada Day.”

Vicki Krahn “For sure, it’s a Canada Day tradition, and it’s a family affair.”

Amanda Sims “Absolutely, because fireworks are awesome. It’s lame that we don’t have any.”

David Lockie “Yes, all the smaller surrounding communities have fireworks. So should we.”

Remember Better remedies for highway problems Canada’s whole truth Robert Burns said, “O would some power the gift to give us, to see ourselves as others see us.”

That is precisely what President Obama offered to the human race in his eulogy for Clementa Pinckney. I would encourage everyone to read it from beginning to end.

What has been happening in the U.S. since the beginning of the slave trade, has been happening in Canada since 1763. The basic difference is that we have been doing it more subtly.

And yes I mean right here in Salmon Arm. We settlers are living on traditional Shuswap Nation territory, with the people from three reserves – Neskonlith, Adams Lake and Little Shuswap. We are neighbours living as if we were two solitudes. There are more than a dozen so-called Christian churches who it seems have a strange understanding of “love your neighbour as yourself.” Could it be, that nobody told them that you have to practise what you preach?

Alcoholics Anonymous encourages those addicted to alcohol to admit they are alcoholics. That is the first step in the process of recovery. Could it be that we settlers are addicted to a lie, i.e. “This country belongs to us.”

In the wake of Canada Day, let us come clean by admitting the whole truth about how Canada came into being as is outlined on the Canada in the Making website, ‘Aboriginals: Treaties & Relations.’

Rabbinical Wisdom: How do you know when the night has ended, and the day begins?

“You know, when you can look into the face of your neighbour, and see there a brother or sister; until you can do that, whatever time of the day it is, it is still night.”

Peace, Dan MacQuarrie

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The proposed $120 million highway improvement project revealed on June 24th is an insult to the collective intelligence of the citizens of Salmon Arm. Do we need improvements to Highway #1 in our area? Undoubtedly. But this proposed great palaver of underpasses, traffic circles and frontage roads is a grand smokescreen for the REAL problem, the fact that this same highway runs directly through the heart of our beautiful

downtown with little oversight of traffic violations which occur with frightening regularity.

Just try sitting for a while in a window seat at our popular local bar and grill at the corner of Shuswap Street and the TCH and watch the transports run red lights and tailgate drivers obeying the speed limits.

If the ministry responsible for highway safety were to really be thinking of safe-

ty, it would be looking for long overdue ways to correct the situation through the heart of the town.

Reminds me of the old pickpocket trick.

You know, the one where thieves work in pairs. One distracts, while the other robs you blind.

But we’re too smart to be fooled by that.

Linda Grant

Current focus on military might misguided Canada’s flag turned 50 this year, with very little fanfare. Nothing compared to the blitz of television ads about wars that Canada won before it was even a country, warships making tight turns, zooming jet fighters, and soldiers bristling with armament jumping out of airplanes. All this propaganda promotes present Conservative government policy, thinly disguised as public service information, and is even narrated by people that sound remarkably like Stephen Harper.

Things were different when Lester Pearson’s government brought us our new flag.

(As well as the Canada Pension Plan, universal health care, student loans, and keeping us out of the Vietnam war). Pearson involved Canada greatly in international affairs, supported and promoted the United Nations, and won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to resolve the Suez crisis. Travelling Canadians sewed flags to their packs, knowing Canada had a positive global reputation, happy to be recognized as Canucks.

My grandchildren are of prime cannonfodder age.

If they were to take risks in the service of our country, I would much prefer they were wearing the blue helmet of the United Nations, keeping the peace somewhere, rather than adding another puff of wind to the hurricane of death and destruction that we are now helping the United States inflict on the world.

Reid Fowler

Nation should maintain international aid spending With so many things to see and do in summer, an upcoming national election may be the furthest thing from our minds.

However, some of us might find that we have more time on our hands - an excellent opportunity to ask our local MPs about their party’s platform. I, for one, want to know which party will commit to getting us closer to the goal of 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) for international aid spending. Please note that 0.7 per cent is less than one per cent! Can we not find it in our hearts and in our pockets

to give those less fortunate a hand-up?

Our aid contributions stand at just 0.24 per cent of GNI, and have dropped from $5.65 billion in 2012, to $5 billion in 2013, to $4.2 billion in 2014. Meanwhile, the UK has passed a bill that enshrines in law its commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of its GNI on aid every year, making it the first G7 country to meet the UN’s 45-yearold aid spending target. In 2013, only five other countries – Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates – had met or exceeded the 0.7

per cent aid spending target. The Netherlands had consistently met the target, but fell short in 2013. Canada must prioritize international development by committing to increasing our aid spending to 0.7 per cent of our Gross National Income by the year 2020. Do a little research so you are armed for that fall election or, better yet, let your MP know your thoughts while he or she is home enjoying those hazy, lazy days of summer.

Connie Lebeau

Time to abolish the country’s wasteful, greedy senate Re: Sinkhole of Canadian money.

Stupid, gullible, ignorant – that best describes us Canadians! Why? For decade after decade we have allowed personally selected greedy vultures to bilk the country of huge funds for their own personal gain.

Think of how all that would have benefitted both health care and education. Education? You bet we need it after allowing these dinosaurs to bleed the country for so long.

What is the purpose of elections when appointed senators can overrule decisions

made by elected representatives in parliament – those chosen by the people?

Abolish the senate and declare that chamber a national museum for ancient artifacts. Excuse me, no senators allowed.

Alli M. Graham

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Interested parents were seeking the formation in the high school of a fourth year. The entry age to normal school was 18 years and to university 16 years, and pupils were completing their third year high school at 15 or 16.

It was realized that to add the fourth year would mean engaging an additional teacher, but it was understood the government would put up $560 toward the salary and the remaining sum, about $1,200, would have to be provided by district council, city council and parents.

1935

Gasoline prices were way down. A gallon cost 18.5 cents including tax, and it was expected prices would go lower.

1945

Further enhancing the already attractive appearance of the premises, a marquee was being installed by C.R. Beer in the front of his ladies’ and men’s wear store on Alexander Avenue.

1955

Salmon Arm’s new swimming pool was taking shape on the property at the rear of city hall.

The reinforced concrete structure was being built under the supervision of Thomas Calvert.

The city’s appropriation of $100 for mosquito control was practically all spent, Alderman E.R. Spence, chairman of health, reported. The work was being done by Robert Fenton.

After hitting a mark of 13.5 inches, the level of Shuswap Lake had hit the 1955 peak and was dropping.

It was announced there was a possibility the North Shuswap area would get electric power. Any extension of the B.C. Power Commission’s lines to the district would depend on whether the residents were prepared to sign an agreement to pay the minimum monthly charge required for service.

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By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Make no mistake, Sherrie Favell is a warrior.

Eight years ago, the community booster was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer.

Surgery and six months of chemotherapy later, Favell was told she was cancer free.

But in early June, she received the devastating news that the cancer has come back in the form of three tumours – one just below her stomach, one above her spleen and another in her abdomen, as well as in lymph nodes in her neck.

Now diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Favell is facing this new battle with courage, honesty and humour – and an urgent plea to others to listen to their bodies and go to the doctor if they feel something is amiss.

“I urge women, if they have lower abdominal pain, to ask for CA125 – it’s a simple blood test,” she says, noting ovarian cancer is often referred to as the silent killer.

Following treatment for her first bout with the disease, Favell had checkups every three months, either in Vernon or Vancouver.

When she hit the five-year mark and was declared cancer free, checkups were reduced to every six months.

Jubilation turned to concern last year when blood tests revealed an increase in her cancer markers.

After being between eight and 10, well within the normal range of zero to 34, the markers began to increase and her doctor ordered a laparoscopy.

“The cancer hadn’t come back, but my bowel had moved,” she says, noting the numbers were slowly climbing and she began suffering “vibrating pain” in her abdomen. “In November it started jumping a bit.

Then a couple of months ago it hit the marker 34 and the next blood test at three weeks went way over.”

An ultrasound revealed nothing but a CT scan picked up two tumours, news that Dr. Ken Upton was distressed to deliver.

“I just love Dr. Upton. We stood there and hugged and I said, ‘don’t worry, Dr. Upton,

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Big heart: Recently diagnosed with recurring cancer, Sherrie Favell has her hair measured by stylist Jackie Winter to donate towards a children’s wig. it’s going to be all right,’” she says. “He cares for his patients as does his wife, Colleen (nurse and medical office assistant).”

Upton faxed her records to Vancouver clearly marked urgent, but when no information was forthcoming in three weeks, Favell, who had held off telling her mom she was back on the battle line so she could enjoy a trip without worry, got on the phone.

“It doesn’t matter what happens to me, but this is messing with my mom and nobody messes with my mom,” she said. “The paperwork got lost in the shuffle the first time and I said ‘not this time!’”

A PET scan was performed in early June and Favell has high praise for the treatment she received at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver.”

“Once you get in there, they treat you so good,” she says. “I’m not trying to knock the system; it’s just frustrating when you’re on this side of the tracks and you’re waiting.”

Last Tuesday, two days before the first round of chemo, one older drug and one newer, Favell had her hair cut, donating several inches to Wigs For Kids. “I donated because of what children have to go through,” she says. “They shouldn’t have to go through this and they cry because they don’t like how they look.”

Caring about children is nothing new. For many years Favell has raised funds for Relay for Life and run annual events in support of Variety The Children’s Charity, including auctions where she was very successful in

talking people into opening their wallets.

She has also held fundraisers for friends in need of a helping hand.

Favell loves her job at McGuire Lake Lodge and says she became very depressed last time, in part she believes, because she was unable to work.

This time, she is determined to stay on the job as much as possible. But Favell is not sure how the chemo will affect her.

So, close friend Liz Anderson has created a GoFundMe account to provide Favell with a measure of financial security over the next six months.

“My new saying is, ‘it’s too bad the world wasn’t measured in friendship instead of money, because then I’d be a friggin’ billionaire,’” she says tearfully of the support that is already pouring in. “It’s good that we caught it this early and hopefully I’ll respond well and get another eight years.”

Those who wish to help Favell may go to gofundme/yevja8. Those who do not have access to the Internet may mail or drop a cheque off at Anderson’s office – Harbourfront Massage, 140 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm, V1E 2T3.

Favell is proud of her First Nations heritage on her dad’s side and got a large tattoo of an original design native knife on her right leg to show she had conquered cancer.

A member of Saskatchewan’s Kawacatoose Nation, she is already planning the tomahawk tattoo she will get when this next battle has been won.

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A pair of kayakers pause for a rest while paddling near Canoe Beach on Saturday, July 4. Many people flocked to the beach as temperatures remained in the 30s throughout the weekend.

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Willows deemed safety hazard

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Trees topped discussion among city councillors deliberating a development proposed for Harbourfront Drive.

At Monday’s development and planning meeting, council approved the development permit for three fourplex buildings of 12 residential units at 131 Harbourfront Dr. NE. Issuance of the per-

mit is subject to official community plan and zoning amendments approvals, receipt of an irrevocable letter of credit for a landscaping plan and confirmation by a qualified environmental professional that construction and “riparian planting” will be monitored for compliance with riparian regulations. The latter two requirements would address the 13 willow

trees that currently align the foreshore portion of the property.

Coun. Ken Jamieson noted residents are concerned the trees will be removed. City development services director Kevin Pearson said the trees are nearing 90 years in age. He said the city’s arborist has confirmed they are not critical to riparian habitat but do represent a safety hazard.

“We all love trees, but in this case we have to make an objective decision rather than an emotional one,” commented Coun. Alan Harrison, who recommended a covenant stating the willow trees are the property owner’s responsibility and, if removed, they be replaced with suitable trees indigenous to the area.

The applicant, Mar-

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vin Skjerpen, said the trees would not be removed all at once, but in three development phases, the first of which he hopes to start this fall.

“We would never go in and take out all the trees,” said Skjerpen.

“At the end of the day it’s unfortunate they have to come out, but truly they are a danger and it’s something we’ll have to deal with.”

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Watering restrictions remain status quo

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Brown is the new green this summer as far as lawns go in Salmon Arm. At Monday’s municipal development and planning meeting, council and staff discussed whether or not there is a need to extend city watering restrictions.

In short, the answer was no – and yes.

Engineering and public works director Rob Niewenhuizen reported the city’s water treatment plant is currently running a little below average. Normally, he said, when temperatures are high, the plant produced up to 26

megaltires a day. Currently, it’s producing 18.

However, Niewenhuizen noted water use is higher than he’d like to see on Mondays, when the city’s water reserves

are replenished.

Coun. Ken Jamieson said there are a lot of Salmon Arm residents who are conscientious about water use and suggested the mayor

that we need to use water responsibly,” said Jamieson.

Watering restrictions have been in effect since May 15, and run to Sept. 15. Sprinkling

is allowed on designated days between 7 and 11 a.m. and 7 and 11 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Watering days are designated by the last two address numbers as

follows: 00-33 – Tuesday and Friday; 34-66 – Wednesday and Saturday; 67-99 – Thursday and Sunday. Those found failing to comply may be fined.

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under pressure: The Shuswap Outlaws’ Ethan Dodge, right, avoids a check by the Nicola Valley Thunder’s Caleb Hartwig in the Zone Championship at the Shaw Centre on Sunday, July 5. The Outlaws won 5-4.

Outlaws ransack Thunder The Shuswap Outlaws are Prince George bound, to compete for the midget provincial title. Or are they?

Two weeks ago, the Outlaws hoisted the Thompson Okanagan Minor Box Lacrosse League title, qualifying for the zone championships against the Nicola Valley Thunder.

After handily defeating the Merritt-based team in two games of their best-of-three series, the Outlaws seemed poised to head to provincials, which start July 22.

In Game 1, the Outlaws easily won 11-2 in Merritt.

The return game at the Shaw Centre was a closer contest.

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After scoring the first goal in the first two minutes of the game, Shuswap fell behind 3-1 before the end of the first period.

The Outlaws stormed back, scoring a couple of quick goals and knotting the game at three.

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tually won 5-4.

After the loss the Nicola Valley club submitted an official protest to the B.C. box lacrosse governing body. As a result of the undisclosed protest, the Outlaws are not cleared to head to provincials. The league is expected to hand down a decision by the end of the week.

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The soon to be 19-year-old Brett Stewart comes from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Stewart is a big 6’1 195 pound offensive blueliner who just completed his second full year Troy in the BCHL and had career numbers Mick SilverbackS GM this past season. In 57 games played last year he had 12 goals and 25 assists for a total of 37 points.

“Brett will be a big part of our D core this coming season.

“He is a very good all-round player who plays the game the right way. A tough twoway physical defenceman with offensive skills are not easily to come by anymore and we are thrilled that he is now a Silverback,” stated Mick.

Last week, Mick also signed 6’3, 218 pound right shot defenceman from Long Beach, N.Y., Aidan Salerno, from the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

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Bladen Stephens eyes the football just before completing a catch during a receiving drill at the 13th Man Football Camp run by UBC at the Sullivan campus on Saturday, July 4. More than 30 players from across B.C.’s Interior flocked to the oneday camp consisting of three practices, two on-field and one classroom session over a six-and-ahalf-hour period, coached by the UBC Thunderbirds staff.

Kids golf free week Take A Kid To The Course Week started this Monday and will run until Sunday, July 12. Kids 16 and under golf for free during the week with a paying adult. The nationwide program was developed by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada to encourage families and juniors to take up the game of golf. Local courses offering this experience are the Salmon Arm Golf Club and Eagle River Golf and Country Club in Sicamous.

Hike to White Lake Join the Shuswap Outdoors Club on Sunday, July 12 to hike to White Lake from the Balmoral trail head. The easy two-and-a-half-hour, eightkilometre hike will include time for lunch and views. For more information, contact Chris at 250-515-3342.

Clark headed to NHL camp Silverbacks alumni Adam Clark has been invited to the NHL Calgary Flames development camp that opens this week. One of the Silverbacks latest signings, 20-year-old defenceman Aidan Salerno has been invited to the New York Islanders camp this week.

Plese inks with Concordia Thomas Plese has committed himself to the NCAA for the upcoming season. The Mississauga, Ont. native has signed a deal with NCAA Division 3 Concordia University Wisconsin to continue his hockey and educational goals. In two full seasons with the ’Backs, Plese scored 55 points.

Sockeyes swim meet The Salmon Arm Sockeyes swim club will host their annual swim meet on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19 at the SASCU Rec Centre pool.

The event will feature teams from across the Interior and is free to attend.

Mountain bike races Registration for the 2015 Singletrack Six mountain biking event is still open. You can register as a single rider or as a member of a two-person team. The first stage of the event starts July 26 in the Rubberhead Trail network and finishes in the South Canoe trail system. The six-day event showcases the premiere Western Canadian mountain bike communities and will work its way south to Penticton.

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Speedster Sim to represent Canada

By Evan Buhler OBSERvER STAFF

She has represented her club, high school, province and now Glynis Sim is poised to represent Canada on the world stage.

Sim is one of 47 Canadian track and field athletes, under the age of 18, who will represent the maple leaf at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Youth Championships to be held July 15-19 in Cali, Colombia.

“I still don’t feel like it has really sunk in yet.

I expect it will hit me soon because I’m leaving on July 9th,” says Sim. She qualified for the IAAF World Youth Championships with the fastest time across the nation in the 2,000-metre steeplechase, finishing nearly 18 seconds ahead of her nearest rival with

a time of 6:51:57 and setting a new personal best in the process.

Sim received the exciting news of being named to the Canadian team two days after the 2015 Langley Pacific Invitational Meet, which was held on June 19-21.

“I am so proud to be able to represent Canada at such a prestigious event. We [Canada] don’t really stand out in track and field, so it will be exciting to show other countries what we can do.”

She knows this will be the toughest competition she has ever faced. And she doesn’t plan to leave anything up to chance in her goal of reaching the finals in the steeplechase event.

The competition will start for Sim with heats on July 15 and with the top five from each heat moving on to the final.

Two days later, the

Glynis Sim SteeplechaSe RunneR gazelle-like runner expects herself to be competing in the final.

Sim says she will be running against the fastest runners in the world and is up to the challenge.

“Some of the top girls in the world are 40 seconds faster than me, but I just want to run faster than I ever have before. And if I do that, I will be happy,” she says.

For the six days leading up to the event, Sim will spend time sticking to a regimented

training schedule, and adjusting to the high elevation of Cali.

“It will be interesting to see how the elevation will affect me.”

She is hopeful that her six- or seven-daya-week training schedule that varies between running and circuit training will have her prepared enough so the elevation won’t be a factor.

After taking a break from steeplechase, Sim will be back at it, saying it is a lot more fun than just running because of the obstacles.

Her father, Richard Sim, says she does most of her training on her own, which he says takes a lot of determination and self motivation. Along with representing Canada for the first time, this will be the 17-year-old speedsters first time outside of North America.

She says she is eager

to immerse herself in a new culture and to see a bit of the world.

“I have taken three years of Spanish in high school, but I still don’t think I’m that good. We’ll have to wait and see if it’s paid off once I’m there,” Sim says with a laugh.

Also representing the Okanagan region is vernon’s Hannah Bennison, competing in the 3,000-m event, and Sean Bergman from Kelowna competing in the boy’s 2,000-m event.

“Even though I won’t have my family there, it will be nice to see some familiar faces,” says Sim. She will be starting Grade 12 in the fall and has already been approached by the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University about running for them on a scholarship.

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For division six boys, Matthew Nesdoly placed first while Gaelyn Gilliam took second.

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In division three boys, Rowan Trow earned gold while teammate Matthew Bushell earned silver.

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Jujitsu students haul in medals Members of the North Okanagan Shuswap Brazilian Jujitsu (NOS BJJ ) team picked up where they left off after their last tournament.

The group of fighters from Salmon Arm won six medals upon returning from the Canadian Brazilian Jujitsu Federation Western Championships in Penticton last weekend.

Coached by Mario Deveault, NOS BJJ placed third in the kids team division, an incredible feat due to the small size of the school compared to the other training schools competing in the Western Canada tournament.

In the grey belt U8 division, Cole Maybee won a gold medal.

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It was a family affair at the annual Merritt Otter Invitational Swim Meet for the Salmon Arm Sockeyes.

The pair of Calkins brothers, Max and Sam, were each firsttime aggregate winners and earned bronze aggregate medals.

Not to be outdone, the siblings from the Moore family also had an impressive showing.

In division two, Eric Moore took the gold for the boys, while sister Julianne took the gold for the girls, and Stephen placed third for the boys in the fourth division.

The Sockeyes competed against teams from the Okanagan and coastal regions.

All Sockeyes showed great focus and determination throughout their races, improving both technical aspects and their personal bests.

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A season of ups and downs

By Kevin Mitchell BLACK PRESS

He endured a coaching change, scored six goals, was a healthy scratch a few times, earned loads of key playoff ice, won 50 per cent of his faceoffs against Sidney Crosby and took a break to captain Canada to a world junior hockey gold medal.

Oh, and he made the TSN Plays of the Night for eating a hamburger thrown on the ice in honour of Ottawa Senators teammate Andrew Hammond.

Year one in the NHL featured a little bit of everything for eversmiling Curtis Lazar, who began his hockey career in Salmon Arm. “Highs and lows, a roller-coaster ride,” summed up the 20-yearold forward. “You have to pinch yourself too because you get to the point where this is the pinnacle of hockey, this is every kid’s dream to make it to the NHL. For me, to do it at the age of 19 was pretty cool.

“You don’t know what to expect going in. Lots of trial and error. You’re going to fail some days, you’re going to succeed the others, but you learn pretty quick what it takes to play in the league and what it’s all about. You get treated like gold off the ice.”

Lazar, whose birthday is in February, finished with 15 points, 14 penalty minutes and was a plus-1. He knows bigger stats will come in time and he’s putting the work in this summer to get faster and stronger.

“I’m renting an apartment in Kelowna for the summer and I’ll be working with a trainer and skating with other NHL guys (CNC Cen-

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puck from his first NHL goal scored against the Buffalo Sabres on December 15, 2014. tre). It will be kind of cool this summer because they’ll know who I am.”

That perma-grin you saw Lazar wear with the Memorial Cup champion Edmonton Oil Kings is still there with the Senators.

“I know you’re out there playing with men and guys are a little bit older, but inside we’re all boys at heart. And it’s no different than any teams you have in minor hockey growing up, or junior. We’re out there having fun, playing the game we love, and it’s tough to beat. I wanna enjoy it all and soak it up.”

A first-round draft pick – 17th overall – of the Sens two years ago, Lazar compares his status to veteran Kings’ captain Dustin Brown, who was chosen 13th overall by Los Angeles in 2003.

“Dustin Brown had one goal and five points (31 games) his rookie year with L.A. and played some in the AHL,” said Lazar. “If I can follow in his footsteps, I’d be happy.”

Brown, who plays a similar physical style to

Lazar, has since registered five 20-plus goal seasons, including a 33-snipe show.

Lazar loved playing for Paul MacLean and was sad to see him get fired as head coach in early December.

“Coach MacLean, he was awesome to me right off the bat, he really helped me out getting my feet wet in the NHL. It was a real eye-opener seeing a move like that happen so early in the season.

Coach (Dave) Cameron came in and he was kind of the good assistant coach that everyone went to, so he had to change a little bit and we knew that.

“He had a couple of animated freakouts on the bench during TV timeouts but you could see how poised he is throughout he playoffs.

There is never a sense of panic with him and that rubbed off on our team. Even being down 3-0 to Montreal, we still knew we had a chance and we kept on clawing away. Unfortunately, Carey Price (of the Canadiens) was out there.

It’s a good spot to be in, knowing Dave Cam-

eron is gonna be back next year. It’s a big sense of confidence for our group.”

Robbed of a goal that was clearly his early in his rookie campaign, Lazar registered his first NHL goal Dec. 15 against the Sabres, a typical whack-andhack in the crease beauty. He finished the second half strong, pocketing three goals in a week as the Sens went on a fabulous run to make the playoffs.

“I saw big strides in my game after the world juniors. I was more confident out there finding a home with (JeanGabriel) Pageau and (Erik) Condra. When you get familiar on the ice and comfortable, it does help you out. You can play more of your game. The run we went on with (Hammond) The Hamburglar and just the way we fought our way into the playoffs, it was a season I’ll never forget.

“I think we got the people of Ottawa excited, and even around the league, people are taking note that the Ottawa Senators are not pushovers anymore.”

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e g a l l i V Haney an p u s e v r se g n i n i a t r ente dinner

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Hop aboard Car 2426 and take a CP Rail trip to Notch Hill circa 1890 with R.J. Haney Heritage Park and Museum’s Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre.

Playwright/director Peter Blacklock has created another winning production with The Everlasting Railway Blues.

As always, he has managed to weave interesting nuggets of local history through a well-developed and amusing storyline.

When the railway drove in the last spike in 1885, did it stay in place, or did someone switch it out?

How disappointed was the landowner who bought a large parcel of land in Sunnybrae because he believed CP Rail would follow through on a plan to build a railway bridge across the lake from Canoe – more than 100 years ago?

Did Agnes, the wife of Canada’s first prime minister, ride the rails on a cow catcher at the front of the train so she could enjoy the scenery?

Meet Billy Miner, the habitual thief who came to B.C. to rob trains when stagecoaches went out of vogue during one of his stays in California’s San Quentin Penitentiary.

Find out where he died after drinking swamp water while on the run from another prison.

There’s much more to learn, accompanied by musical numbers, with the audience invited to join in one of the songs.

“The topic for the dinner theatre is always related in some way to the museum display that Deborah and her crew put together,” says Blacklock of curator Debo-

All aboard: David Wray, Emmy Sim, Alaura Bibby and Joy Peters perform The Everlasting Railway Blues during the Haney Dinner Theatre at R.J. Haney Heritage Park and Museum. To right, David Wray rings the dinner bell. rah Chapman’s new railway exhibition. “I research the topic to come up with interesting facts and bits of information and then try to include them in the story.”

Blacklock says the story is drafted prior to auditions, then redrafted to fit the skill set of the players. Songs come out of the situations of the play, becoming an integral part of the storyline.

As well as creating an enjoyable production, Blacklock has shown a talent for casting.

Emmy Sim, David Wray, Joy Peters and Alaura Bibby perform well together and on their own.

Sim, is a 2014 Salmon Arm Secondary grad with a year of psychology at Simon Fraser University completed.

She’ll be heading back to Vancouver in the fall, this time to Simon Fraser’s Contemporary School of Arts.

Not yet sure of what career path she wishes to follow, Sim has decided to see where theatre studies take her. In the meantime, the talented 19-year-old is enjoying being aboard The Everlasting Railway Blues.

“It’s fun. I like to get into different characters and the play is historically rich,” she says, applauding Salmon Arm Secondary’s drama program. “It’s very fun and very welcoming to anyone who wants to try theatre. No matter how

outgoing or quiet you are, there’s a place for you.”

Also playing multiple characters, David Wray is back in Salmon Arm after teaching in Taiwan for two years and entering a Futures Studies program in Finland.

The program brings together people from several different specialties such as anthropology, education, law and political life to help plan for businesses and citizens to create better or preferred futures.

Wray is planning to create, appear in and direct a television production, combining his love of education, acting, travel, people and EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER technology.

“I’ve been at Haney before and loved working here, the property and learning about the history.

One of the things we’re taught is you have to understand the past to orient the present, to better help determine the future,” says the 2008 SAS grad, who credits former teacher Cathy Hay with igniting his passion for theatre. “This show is fun. Peter is an excellent director and the cast is brilliant,” he says.

The two other members of the show include Joy Peters, who will be heading to UVic to pursue a degree in theatre, and Alaura Bibby, who recently returned from theatre school in Alberta.

While the play is definitely an integral part of the evening, the dinner is extremely popular with patrons of the family friendly show. A delicious roast pork dinner is served prior to the show and a mouth-watering rhubarb crisp follows the play. Wine is available for purchase.

The show runs Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with check-in at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6. Reservations are a must and can be made at 250-832-5243. For more information on R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum at www.salmonarmmuseum.org.

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Crowd pleaser Uncle Chris the Clown performs a magic trick for a packed audience at the main stage during the Canada Day Children’s Festival on Wednesday, July 1.

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experiment: Jaci Metivier stands in what will become an outdoor cafe during Theatre on the Edge, running July 24 to 26.

Three days of plays shuswap Theatre will be humming with activity for three days at the end of July.

Theatre on the edge, an exciting new event, will provide theatregoers with a weekend of short plays, live music, and a rich and stimulating café atmosphere.

The stage will be alive from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with five performances a day and seven different shows to see.

“In between performances, theatregoers can enjoy music, delicious food and licensed drinks on the patio,” says organizer Jaci Metivier.

Four shuswap theatre artists are on the schedule. Nina Dickins is offering Bed Among the Lentils, her solo play about a quiet churchman’s wife with a surprising secret. Ju-

lia body is directing the dark comedy, A Bench at the Edge, Peter blacklock’s A Very Silly Love Story concerns two people, a shipwreck and a bad case of amnesia. Calvin White will present his show, The Question Is ..., an unsettling look at an individual’s search for purpose, previously performed at the vancouver Fringe Festival.

Three out-of-town companies round out the program. Kelowna’s Fred skeleton Theatre will bring their production of Christie in Love, an intense drama about serial killer John Christie. saucy Fops from Kamloops is bringing their new play Back and Forth and Back, and Katrina Kadoski is touring her musical play Cougar Annie Tales about

the life of a legendary pioneer and vancouver Island postmistress.

“It’s a fantastic collection of great theatre that we have lined up,” says shuswap Theatre president Joyce Henderson. “our local theatre artists are taking the opportunity to try something new – such as moving a show to a higher level, or taking on something they might not otherwise try.”

“All the shows are about 40 to 60 minutes,” says Metivier. “And we’re hoping to make this an annual event.”

Tickets and information about artists and schedules are available on Facebook or at www.shuswaptheatre.com. single tickets are $10, with three, five and seven show passes available.

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Singer-songwriter Jonah August performs at the Ross Street Plaza as part of the weekly Lunch Box Stage summer series on Friday, July 3.

Innovative exhibition opens This saturday, the salmon Arm Art Gallery welcomes internationally renowned artists Janet Cardiff and George buresMiller with an opening reception at 7 p.m.

The artists present two significant works: experiment in F# Minor (2013), a mixed-media sound installation, and The Muriel Lake Incident 1999), a cinematic installation.

“This is a rare opportunity to see and experience contemporary Canadian art in an intimate setting in the b.C. Interior,” says curator Tracey Kutschker.

• Experiment in F# Minor on a large table sits a collection of bare speakers of all shapes

and sizes. Light sensors are inlaid into the edge of the table and as the viewers move around the room, their shadows cause the various sound and instrumental tracks to fade up and overlap, mingle and fade down.

Numerous viewers in the room create a cacophony of musical compositions that vary according to where the audience walks or how many people are in the room. When the space is empty, the table fades to silence.

• The Muriel Lake Incident The visitor stands in front of a large wooden box looking through a rectangular opening to see a miniature model of a cinema with grey, empty rows

of seats, and a small projection screen onto which a film is being projected.

Listening on a pair of headphones they hear the threedimensional (binaural) sounds of the film, a woman next to them talking and eating popcorn and a surprise ending including a gunshot and a frightened audience.

More information is available at www.salmonarmartscentre. ca/cardiffmiller. The artists will make a public presentation at 2 p.m. sunday, July 12 at the salmar Classic Theatre. Admission is by donation. summer gallery hours are Tuesday to saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Here in Salmon Arm, our Shuswap-Revelstoke ride went off without a hitch. It was a little brisk first thing but the sun did arrive in time to shine on our riders!

There were 86 riders who registered to ride in 1 of 3 routes (10km, 32km or 54km). Our ride raised nearly $14,000.00 to support local mental health programs here in the Shuswap!

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): Relationships will be challenging on Monday and Tuesday. Expect loved ones to be defensive and colleagues, clients or customers to be more demanding than usual. Then the mid-week Mars/ Neptune trine encourages you to help a family member who’s going through a rough patch, as you focus on improving communication at Casa Aries.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Busy Bulls - the stars favour contributing your talents and helping out within your local community, as you assist someone in need. It’s also a wonderful week to socialise with family and friends [and participate in some lively and stimulating conversations] as Mercury joins the Sun and Mars in your communication zone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Incoming funds are in a state of flux so the more disciplined, flexible and proactive you are, the more manageable your finances will be. With Mercury [your ruling planet] moving into your cash zone, it’s a terrific time to improve your financial literacy through study or via the mentorship of someone who is smart and savvy with money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Calm down Crabs! You won’t get far with others if you are needy, moody or over-emotional. Instead, do your best to balance head and heart; intellect and intuition. You’ll feel more rational and less subjective than usual, so it’s a fantastic period to enrol in an educational course or complete a study project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With Venus and Jupiter both visiting your sign, you’re in the mood to mix and mingle; text and tweet; socialise and circulate to the max. But will others be happy to hear what you’ve got to say?

Monday and Tuesday’s tempestuous stars highlight your inclination to jealous, possessive or overbearing behaviour.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relations with a child, teenager or friend may be strained. The more you try to organise them, the worse things will be so avoid getting drawn into pointless power-plays. The best way you can help loved ones ATM is to support them in practical ways, as they pursue their ambitions and follow their dreams. Criticism is out, and encouragement is in!

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The stars boost your personal magnetism – and your manipulative side. Pluto gives you an energy surge that increases your desire to be in charge but, if you want to avoid power struggles and unpleasant dramas, then stop trying to control others.

You’ve got a choice! You can be powerful and passionate – or compulsive and controlling.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There may be some stress involving money or intimacy, as the stars stir up your lust and loot zones. So be patient with your partner; be careful with cash and credit; and think things through before lending money to others [because you may not get it back!]

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conscientious Capricorn - your perfectionist side is likely to go into overdrive early in the week. But others may find your standards far too demanding and, if you push too hard [with a current or potential partner] then you’ll just end up pushing them away. Things improve from mid-week onwards, when Mercury shifts into your relationship zone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): YHey Aquarius - avoid getting drawn into pointless disputes with family and friends. This week will work best if you keep your nose out of others people’s business, and concentrate on pursuing personal projects. The mid-week Mars/Neptune trine is terrific for experiencing fiery bursts of creative inspiration.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you’re involved with a group, club or organization, then expect power plays and personality clashes. Your creativity and intuition fire up mid-week, as you take an abstract idea and turn it into a golden reality. But, if your inner voice tells you something [or someone] isn’t the real deal, then make sure you act on that information.

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Sandy Harris July 5, 2010 We’ll meet again We all know where But don’t know when But we know we’ll meet again some sunny day And Sandy, You will never fade You will always be a blossom in our garden of flowers The Harris & Skeet Families

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Thank You Many thanks for ICU, 2nd floor staff, Dr. Keith & Laura Hepburn. If it had not been for your service, I wouldn’t be here.

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Fischer’s Funeral Services wishes to express sympathy to the families which we served in June 2015…

Linda MacKenzie

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MARIE GABRIELLE DURANLEAU March 25 1932 to June 24 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gabrielle Duranleau at age 83. Gabrielle was loved and will be greatly missed by her sons, Daniel of Montreal, Jean Paul (Elaine) of Vernon and Rene of Summerside, PEI as well by her grandsons Devin (Bennie) of Montreal and Rhys of Edmonton, and granddaughters Katia and Julie of Laval, PQ. Gabrielle Banville was born in 1932 in Rimouski, Quebec. In 1953 she married Noel Duranleau in Dorval, Quebec. In 1963 she received her certification as a Registered Practical Nurse. Also in 1963 the family of five moved west to Maple Ridge, BC. In 1969 she recertified as an RPN in BC. She worked in the lower mainland until she retired in 1992. She then moved to Vernon, BC to be with her son Jean Paul and family. She played a big part in raising her grandsons Devin and Rhys. Ammie will certainly be missed.

She loved to sew and was known by many as the “nice little French lady” at the Vernon Farmers Market for 20 years selling her oven mitts, pot holders and aprons.

Au revoir la belle Gabrielle!

Cremation preceded a private family Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORIUM LTD., 4060 1st Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Y9, (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Gabrielle’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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JIMMY RICHARD PRESCOTT Jim Prescott of Chase, BC passed away at Gemstone Care Centre on June 28, 2015. He was born October 16, 1932 in Roy, Montana to Jerry and Mary (Siroky) Prescott.

His family moved to the Gallatin Valley and Belgrade Montana in 1936 where they were involved in the farming and ranching business, raising registered Hereford cattle.

Jim married Joanne Delano in 1953 in Bozeman, Montana. In 1964 Jim and his family moved to Cowley, Alberta and in the foothills continued raising Hereford cattle, and selling bulls across southern Alberta. In 1968 he and his family carried on this operation after moving to BC and purchasing the China Valley ranch as well as a home and acreage on the VLA and Chase Creek. After selling their farm and ranch they moved into Chase. Jim built and remodeled many homes in the area including theirs and a 4-plex which they rented out. He also built furniture as a hobby, including bedroom suites for family. He and Joanne managed an apartment block in Kamloops for four years.

After heart surgery, they moved back to their home in Chase, where he could spend more time with his true passion of fishing. He was an ardent fly fisherman, spending the winter months tying flies and testing them on the waters in the area as many days of the week as the weather and his health allowed. He enjoyed nothing more than passing this tradition and knowledge on to his family and friends, enjoying every trip he made when they could accompany him. Jim looked forward to his yearly camping trip to the Kootenays with his sons and grandsons, planning and shopping for weeks ahead.

For years he returned to Roy, Montana to take his Dad on their yearly fishing/camping trip. He was also able to enjoy many camping trips locally with family, where he could filet their catch and have a nice fish fry at the end of the day.

Jim was a proud supporter of his grandkids various sports events, seldom missing a baseball, soccer, hockey game or dance recital.

Jim is survived by his wife Joanne of nearly 62 years, sons Mike, Jerry (Velda), Tom, daughter Colleen (Ted) Patterson, daughter-in-law Karen Prescott, ten grandchildren, six great granddaughters and one brother Milton (Jackie) Prescott of Glendive, Montana. He was preceded in death by his oldest son Jim Prescott, grandson Jaye Prescott, his parents, two sisters Emma Hoffman and Mary Jane Baker, brother Robert Prescott, and step brother Joe Soushek.

The family wishes to thank Dr Wynne, staff and care givers at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre for their compassionate and loving care given Jim and his family the past two years.

In respect of Jim’s wishes there will be no funeral services, he would rather you just took someone fishing. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, the Chase Lions Club or a charity of your choice.

AARON EARL FIELDS June 13, 1977 - May 26, 2015 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron Earl Fields on May 26, 2015 in Port Coquitlam, BC. He was born on June 13, 1977 in Banff, AB to Ross and Cheryl Fields.

The first of 3 sons, he came to make his home in Salmon Arm, BC as a 3 year old. He was proud to help his parents build a log house and start a hobby farm. He often considered himself “rich” in experience and family because of this lifestyle.

He enjoyed fishing and fly-tying, reading, playing guitar, and was an avid woodworker, creating beautiful furniture and gifts for his family. Aaron is also remembered for his passionate faith in Jesus and his encouragement to others in their faith. He was kind and well loved by his friends and family.

His brother, David, with Kathryn and their children Connor (4) and Adam (2), and Jordan, with Kassandra, have great memories of fishing adventures, skateboarding, biking and growing up on the farm. They miss him so much already.

A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held from the Broadview Evangelical Church, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday July 18th at 2:00 pm. He will be interred next to his father, Ross and grandparents, Earl and Gloria Fields at Mount Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm, BC. Online condolences can be sent through Aaron’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

PEDERSON, GLEN RONALD August 18, 1930 - June 23, 2015 Glen passed away peacefully with family at his side on June 23, 2015 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm at the age of 84. Glen was born in hospital in Salmon Arm on August 18, 1930 to Hazel and Mathius Pederson. He lived in and around the Shuswap as a boy until he was 8 then moved to Vancouver. At 17, he started work for the railroad out of Beavermouth until he transferred to Revelstoke. Glen married the love of his life, Margo, in 1950 and started work in the sawmill business first in Chase, Smithers, Maple Ridge and finally out of Sicamous. He loved to fish, play golf and watch hockey, football and especially the Blue Jays baseball. We are blessed with so many fond memories of going up the Shuswap Lake in the boat that he built. Glen enjoyed trips to Reno, Las Vegas and the horse track for the races. He loved to play his guitar, sing songs and was known to have the “odd cold beer”. Glen was a hard-working, caring man and loved having his family and friends close to him. Glen was predeceased by his mother Hazel, father Mathius, brothers Clayton and Ted, sisters Olive and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife Margo, son Ronald (Theresa) Pederson, daughter Roxanne (Lou) Nish and grandchildren; Matthew, Shelley, Dawn, Keith, Lorraine, Traci, Connie, Jeff, Tara and a multitude of great grandchildren.

A celebration of life in honour of Glen will be held at Shuswap Lake Community Center, 2504 Centennial Drive, Lower Level, August 22 at 2:00pm. Service to be followed by BBQ with family and friends.

On line condolences may be sent to Glen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com If so desired contributions in memory of Glen may be made to the Canadian Lung Association and would be greatly appreciated.

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BRUCE, BARBARA ELLEN (NEE SPENCER)

With great sadness we accept the passing of our wonderful mother, Barbara Ellen Bruce (nee Spencer). Barbara’s peaceful, final moments were lovingly attended by both her children. She spent her final seven months in the care of the professional staff at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm. There truly are angels who walk amongst us. Barbara was 94 years old and suffered with Parkinson’s disease.

Predeceased by her three sisters Louise Newbury, Trudy Felton and Ann Williamson as well as her brother John Spencer, Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her Son, Andrew Bruce, his wife Jody Bruce, and granddaughter Ginger Bruce of Kelowna, as well as Barbara’s daughter, Kathleen Bruce of Sorrento. She leaves behind Brother, Victor Spencer of West Vancouver, Sister, Diana Dyer of Ottawa, several nieces, nephews and many friends - notably, Dr. Kristen Kornienko, whose compassionate care enabled Mom to stay at home as long as possible.

Barbara was an academic who appreciated music, visual arts, history, literature and journalism.

Mom was accepted to study piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in London, but could not attend due to the outbreak of the Second World War. She took English classes at Radcliff/ Harvard for two years plus a summer, and completed her degree at UBC at home in Vancouver. She was assistant city editor of the Vancouver Sun News Paper during the war and a member of the Canadian Women’s Press Club. Post war, Barbara went to the interior of BC to act as managing director for one of her father’s cattle ranches, the Circle S Cattle Company, Dog Creek. There she met and married our dad, Lawrence Bruce (predeceased 2008) They ranched in Pritchard, BC before moving to Kelowna to raise their family.

Barbara was a life time member of the Canadian Hereford Association, a member of the Beef Cattle Growers’ Association, as well as former Director of the Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association, Williams Lake. She was nominated as a Member of the Senate of the University of British Columbia for years 1963 – 1966.

Surprisingly shy and reclusive, Barbara was compassionate, empathetic, loving and strong.

She abhorred cruelty, stood up for what she believed in and spoke her mind. She had terrific courage and faith.

Mom’s departure from this life has left a hollow place in ours but our hearts are full of beautiful memories.

We give thanks for her loving, knowledgeable influence and guidance, and we accept with joyous gratitude, Mom’s blessed release to a higher existence.

Private, family internment. Friends and family celebration of life to be held in Kelowna at a later, as yet undetermined, date.

HORSLEY, MARIAN IRENE Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the age of 87.

Survived by her loving husband Mervyn, of 60 years; children: Beverly Barker of Surrey, BC, Gary (Carmela) of Kelowna, BC, Karen Reynolds (Bill) of Prince George, BC; two grandchildren: Michael Barker and Michaela Horsley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her extended family.

Predeceased by her brother Tom Davidson and sister Peggy Turner. Marian will be dearly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched.

A small celebration took place on the weekend in Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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I MISS YOU. My mind knows that you are in a better place where there is no pain.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Residence is in need of a Part-time Dishwasher/Kitchen Aide.

Must be energetic, team player and have good time management skills. Employment applications will be issued at Front Desk and are to be accompanied with resume. Attn: Kitchen Dept.

810 10St. SW (directly across from Canadian Tire) Commercial Service Person needed for local trucking company, Must have some experience and be mechanically inclined. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Commercial Tire Person needed for local trucking company, Must have some experience and be available immediately. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by e-mail parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Dr. Aditya Seth Inc. Salmon Arm Eye Surgeons & Physicians Unit 135A-1151-10Ave SW V1E 1T3 requires one full time permanent administrative assistant. Duties include: ◆Schedule & confirm appointments & meetings of employer ◆Order office supplies & maintain inventory; ◆Set up & maintain manual & computerized information filing systems; ◆Determine & establish office procedures; ◆Record & prepare minutes of meetings; ◆May compile data, statistics & other information to support research activities; ◆May organize conferences.

Education: completion of secondary school. Experience: 2-3 years. Knowledge of English required. Mail, email: adityaseth2015@gmail.com or fax: (250)832-1106

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Certified Dental Assistant We are in search of a Certified Dental Assistant to join our fabulous, fun team at Shuswap Orthodontics. If you have an excellent understanding of customer service, a great attitude and love to have fun at work, we will train you to learn the rest. A desire to complete the Orthodontic Module is a prerequisite. Permanent position, 4 days per week. Apply immediately with resume and hand written cover letter to: #202-571-6 St. NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1R6

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S T U D I E S Shuswap Optometric Centre has an opening for a receptionist. We are looking for a strong team player with great people skills who enjoys providing excellent service.

Previous medical/professional office skills/experience is an asset, but we will happily train the right applicant.

Bring your resume into our practice in person and ask for the Office Manager.

Start a health career in less than a year Medical Office Assistant Sep. 8, 2015 - Apr. 2016 Two evenings & some Saturdays

#3 - 160 Trans Canada Highway NE Salmon Arm www.shuswapoptometric.ca

Prepares you for clerical positions in doctors’ offices, hospitals or health units.

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HEAD FLORIST – UPTOWN We are looking for a Florist that has a minimum of 5 yrs of related retail floral experience. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision in our Floral Department. The right candidate has to be creative and possess a good sense of design and texture, providing fresh and attractive displays as well as be able to meet the demands of the high volume in this department. Askew’s Foods has become to be known for its unique and beautiful arrangements. This position offers competitive wages with a comprehensive benefits and pension plan package.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Shirley@askewsfoods.com or apply in person to George Green, Store manager- Uptown.

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The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is a nonprofit charitable organization that promotes literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area through awareness, collaborative partnerships, and education in order to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and the community.

1. Literacy Outreach Coordinator/ Executive Director

For more info call the Vernon campus at: 250-545-7291, ext. 2850 or 1-800-856-5445 Apply now at: www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs

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Braby Motors is searching for a full time JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN.

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2. Blind Bay Cyber Seniors Program Facilitator

-the position involves the coordination and management of the new Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Program in Blind Bay -job responsibilities include tutor recruitment, scheduling, volunteer management, and monitoring of the overall program -part-time contract position from September 2015 to March 2016 (180 hours) Detailed job descriptions can be found at: www.shuswapliteracy.ca

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-the position involves the coordination of literacy programs, partnerships, and initiatives as outlined in the District Literacy Plan and directed by the LASS Board -job responsibilities include the planning, organizing, administration, and evaluation of all LASS activities consistent with the mission, vision, and policies set by the Board and governed by the annual budget -part-time salary position (based on 20 hours/week) Detailed job descriptions can be found at: www.shuswapliteracy.ca

Our shop is a busy and growing location which could be ideal for the right candiate. Our shop offers a variety of all maintenance and repairs, a clean and organized work environment and overall an excellent atmosphere to work in. Candidates with Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep training preffered

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining the position(s) for which you are applying along with at least 3 references to: Jennifer Findlay admin@shuswapliteracy.ca 250-833-2095 Application deadline: July 15th, 2015

BRABY MOTORS OFFERS: -Excellent wage & benefits packages -Performance incentives

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-Specialized training available Please email your resume to: brandon@brabymotors.com by fax (250)832-4545 or come by and see us in person: 1250 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Box 880 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N9 250-832-8053

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Talius is an established and progressive market leader in the manufacturing of rollshutters and retractable screens throughout North America and the Caribbean. We have built our business with a focus on providing excellent customer service, quality and value to our clients.

We are a growing company, and are now accepting resumes for the position of Inside Sales Representative in our Salmon Arm plant. Our Inside Sales team provides technical advice, quotations, order processing, troubleshooting and installation support to our dealer network. Consideration will be given to enthusiastic, team-oriented applicants with an attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.

If you are interested in a rewarding career with a growing company, striving for customer service excellence, send your resume in confidence, by July 15, 2015 to: ATTN: Operations Manager Email: employment@talius.com or via fax 250-832-8577 We will contact any applicant considered for interviews.

No telephone inquiries please.

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Log Quality Supervisor The Gorman Group of Companies (GGoC) has an immediate fulltime position within the Woodlands Department for a Log Quality Supervisor. This position will be based out of the Canoe, BC office with travel to the Revelstoke and Westbank operations and throughout Southern BC. Working with the GGoC’s Log Buyers and Harvesting Supervisors to provide quality logs for each manufacturing facility will be the main focus of this position. Key responsibilities will include: • Implementation, monitoring and reporting on the GGoC’s Log Quality Program.

• Standing Timber Valuation • Provide training for harvesting group and contractors to meet log quality targets.

• Assist Log Buyers as required The ideal candidate will have extensive forest industry knowledge related to log quality, log sorting and standing timber valuation. A minimum five (5) years experience, as well as a Coastal or Interior Log Scaling Licence is required. Graduation from a recognized Forestry Program and being eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals would be considered an asset.

If you are a self-motivated, technically sound individual who possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by Friday, July 24, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 The Gorman Group of Companies thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Masonry & Brickwork

HANNA & Hanna Orchards need apple thinners. Contact Stuart Hanna (250)832-3236

L.T. Masonry & Tile Call Terence for a Quote (778)981-0700

HOUSE PARENTS for Children’s Residence. Looking to contract a couple to support children in a live-in home setting. www.inclusionpr.ca – careers for more information or 604-485-6411.

Misc Services

Home & Yard

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -18th/16 St. NE -Okanagan, 2nd/1st SE -27St/28St NE -3 Routes in Raven Sub -4 Ave/4A/4B SE -SICAMOUS -Mara Lakeview MHP CHASE -Cottonwood School area -Brooke Drive -Juniper St/Larch St. Call Valerie 250-832-2131

Prep/Line Cook Part-time leading to full-time.

Day shifts. Wages based on experience. Reply to: tammy@blindbayresort.com

If you see a wildfire, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com. or info@canscribe.com.

Trades, Technical AUTO SERVICE TECH required in Penticton.

Guaranteed pay scale depending on billable hours and experience.

Permanent position, 40 hour week guaranteed. ricklarsen@yahoo.ca (250)809-9780 or Dave (250)492-5630.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Fight Back.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

The link to your community

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 INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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

Home Improvements 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 - lowest prices. 1 week delivery. Sales & Installation. Renovationscarpentry, tile, drywall, flooring, painting. Call Brad Elliott (250)832-9590

Help Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Pets WANTED a good home for a energetic Great Pyrenees spayed female, super friendly (250)832-9193

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under BLACK & Decker Bread Maker, Pressure Canner 15.5 quarts $25/ea. (250)832-8943 WALL unit, 6’H x 6’L $75., queen size bed w/mattress & 2 night stands $75. recliner $50. all exc. quality (250)675-5140

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Pets & Livestock

Pets & Livestock

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

Pets

Pets

ANTIQUES 4649 Eagle Bay Rd. Fri & Sat. July 10 & 11th 9-3pm.. Hshold goods, tools, horse tack & much more!

2 LARGE adjoining legacy placer gold mine claims in Revelstoke area. All permits of authorization in place ready for testing & to commence mining.

(250) 837-2868

MOVING! 1250 52 Ave. NE, Sat. July 11, 8-2pm. Craft supp, hshold & much more!

NOTCH Hill: 1392 London Lane, Sat. July 11, 8-1, furniture & household items SALMON Arm: #50 18St. SE, Wed./Thurs. July 8,9, 9-3, household items & miscellaneous SAT only, July 11th, 6891 50th St. NE Canoe. 8-2 pm. Furn., & lots of great items!

CHERRIES u-pick & picked, Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm 3820-40 St. SE (250)832-2807 Open 7 days a week 7am-7pm except Sunday 7am-5pm Saskatoons Fresh Saskatoons. Call ahead for orders Saskatoon Jammery Salmon Arm (250)832-6491 Strawberries ready now.

Place your orders (250)8325398, 2250 40th St SE, signs U-PICK CHERRIES Bing, Van Lambert & pie cherries ready at Bastion Mtn. Farm, 219160th Ave NE S.A.Follow signs

Help Wanted

MEAT WRAPPER – UPTOWN LOCATION Our Salmon Arm - Uptown Meat Dept. currently has 2 openings 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 depend on experience.

Please apply in person, to: Karl Kreipe, Meat Manager – Uptown Store or email to shirley@askewsfoods.com.

Dairy Queen is now hiring!

We are seeking reliable, dedicated and team oriented staff members. ~ Full and Part Time positions ~ Must be availble to work a combination of day, evening and weekend shifts.

Competitive salary offered.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to dairyqueensa@gmail.com (email preferred) or drop off at Dairy Queen.

8’ new aluminum landscape ladder $110., 24’ HD ext. ladder $100., new travel scope 50mm c/w tripod $55. , Shelby swivel 1000lb. tongue jack $30., Model 81000 SUV minivan tent 7’Hx9’W, used once paid $269. sell $150. obo (250)833-0409

SORRENTO: Multi Family Sale, 1368 TCHwy, July 11, 82

HOBART Welder, 205 wire feed, C/W, Feris-Non Feris.

6” Jointer. 121/2” Planer Molder, new. 9’ Swather.

(250) 675-4477

Heavy Duty Machinery

SINGLE Bed with vibrator & heater $50., 250gallon diesel fuel barrel $50 (250)832-9193

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 $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Excavating & Drainage

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422, www.pioneersteel.ca

Excavating & Drainage

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

Farm Services

Farm Services

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

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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

Financial Services

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

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

HUGE GARAGE SALE Calling all expectant moms or families with infant and or toddlers. This is a sale you don’t want to miss.

Shuswap Young Parent Day Care is closing and we are selling all furnishings, toys and equipment. Sale will run from July 6 – 10th 9:00am – 12:00pm, and on Saturday July 11th 8:00am – 12:00pm. (while supplies last) @ 2600 20th Ave NE. Salmon Arm – No early birds.

Some items for sale include cribs, high chairs, toddler tables, bedding, shelves, change table, ride on toys, strollers, easles, little tikes climbers, rocking chairs, books, assort toys, kitchen items, playhouse, chest freezer, exersaucers, playpens, etc.

For more info call Karen or Heather @ 250-832-6192

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

Fruit & Vegetables BERRY pickers needed from June1-Sept 30, camping avail. at the farm. (250)832-5398

8” cast iron table saw on good stand, c/w several saw and various other $100. obo Call Eric (250)832-1996

PET GROOMING

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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Rentals

Transportation

Legal

Business for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available Aug 1. Central location. 45+. $825/mo. Ph 250-832-6490

Cars - Sports & Imports

Legal Notices

STABLE turn-key laundromat in town, Good reputation. $95,000. email: ggoldenyear@gmail.com

Real Estate

Commercial/ Industrial Property 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; free standing Pioneer steel building. Complete & in pkg, 2 skylights, radius corner with straight wall, industrial door, $30,000 (403)704-0796 (Sicamous) Pd. $36,000 in 2006

Mobile Homes & Parks #99 Broadview Mobile Home Park in Salmon Arm. 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, great lot on quiet street. Some upgrades include bathroom vanity, most floors, kitchen cupboards, etc. Electrical up to date (silver seal).

Asking $43000. Please contact Jim at 250-833-8451 or Jen at jenbradley@live.ca

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.69%OAC

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

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM, 2 bath condo in Cambridge Crt, 2 blks from Centenoka, N/G incl, 5appl., AC, NS, NP, $1000/mo. + hydro.

Avail Aug 1st (250)832-8043 2BDRM level entry, walk to town, NS, NP $575/mo. + util adult orient. (250)833-6400 3BDRM. apt. above shop, avail. Aug 1, NS, no dogs, $1200/mo. + util., refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (250)832-6911 (250)804-8421

LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.

Cottages / Cabins Sunnybrae Cottage July/August Weekly Rental Saturday pm to Saturday am Paradise Point Fully furnished 1 bedroom kitchen, living, dining room & laundry $750/week includes hydro, sat tv & internet (250)835-8236

Homes for Rent 3 BDR Gleneden Bungalow on 4 acres for rent $1000/month available immediately W/D + garage call Brent (403) 7019366

Suites, Lower 1BDRM, parking, porch, 5/appl., util, cable & wifi, NS, small pet ok. Close to bus/uptown shopping (250)515-3348

Suites, Upper 1BDRM suite near Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, tv $700/mo NS (250)833-2051

Want to Rent SINGLE Mom & 16yr old daughter looking for 2bdrm for $800/mo + util. by Aug. 1 or Sept 1, (1-250)301-8267 Please leave message

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

BRIGHT 1 bdrm apt. available immediately. Central location.

45+. $725/mo. Phone 250832-6490

1928 Ford pick up, T-bucket 350-V8, auto, everything chromed, oak dash, headers, new tires, needs some work; $16,000 (250)832-0560

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

2010 Ford Escape XLT AWD, V6, satellite radio, remote start, trailer hitch, air, cruise, all weather floor mats, 2 sets Michelin tires on rims, 95,600 kms.

Asking $14,995.

Call: 250-517-9872 or: 250-832-2533

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Notice of Exclusion Application regarding land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

2003 Kia Rio, 140,000kms, 5 speed manual, new computer module, runs good, must go ASAP $900. (250)804-8069

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Legal Notices

IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS ACT

Starlite Auto

1408 London Ln Rd Sorrento, BC

Claims a Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien against the following persons. If not paid in full on or before July 23, 2015, the vehicle will be sold at auction at 9 am, July 24, 2015 at 1796 Davies Road, Tappen BC. 2005 KIA SORENTO SUV VIN NO. KNDJC733755378370 STANLEY (JAMES) WARREN STORAGE & TOWING FEES: $5775.00

Phone: 250-675-2950

Tenders

Tenders

Columbia Shuswap Regional District 3+$6( 52&. (;&$9$T,21 *2/'(1 /$1'),// The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for the excavation and stocNpiling of rocN at the *olden /andÂżll located at *olden Âą Donald 8pper Road *olden %C Sealed Tenders clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tender Phase 1 Rock Excavation 2015 - Golden /andÂżll´ will be accepted until 11 $0 PDT on :ednesday -uly 22 2015 at the ofÂżce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District 555 +arbourfront Drive 1E P2 %ox Salmon $rm %C 91E P1 Tender documents and further information are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www csrd bc ca news-notices opportunities tenders on the %C %id website at www bcbid gov bc ca on the Civic ,nfo website at www civicinfo bc ca and at the ofÂżce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular ofÂżce hours There will be a site meeting held at the *Rlden /andÂżll Rn 0Rnda\ -Xl\ at $0 0'T $ttendanFe at the site meeting is a mandatRr\ reTXirement in Rrder tR sXbmit a Tender The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received in each case without giving any notice The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous )axed submissions will not be accepted The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted

I, Patricia Gail Marsh and Krista Dawn Brautigam (Marsh) intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve part of the following property which is legally described as, LOT 2, SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 20, RANGE 10, WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN, KAMLOOPS DIVISION, YALE DISTRICT, PLAN 3890 as shown on the attached map. The portion proposed for exclusion is a 100 m wide section along the West property line.

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, City of Salmon Arm, Box 40, 500 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 by July 29, 2015.

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METAL RECYCLING Scrappy’s Metal Recycling

Helm’s Deep

We take everything metal!

Carpentry ltD. Framing Renovations Fences Sheds Cedar Roofs

Finishing Eco-building Decks Repairs and More!

Wire, Tin, Fridges, Stoves, Freezers…

FREE DROP OFF! We buy Auto Batteries.

1st Ave. S.W. & T.C.Hwy. • 250-833-6367

Serving Salmon Arm and Area

ORCHARDS

250.833.5688

Peterson ) ) Orchards

Licensed Builders • Free Estimates • Full Warranties

CLEANING

Fresh as Roses Angela’s Cleaning Service

250-804-6043 angelaroypink@gmail.com

FARM SERVICES

Laura’s Homemade Pies Phone to Order or Drop In www.a-l-petersonorchards.ca

Cherries

4 km North on 30th St. NE • 5690 35th St. NE Phone 832-4155 or 832-1347

OVERHEAD DOORS

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE LTD.

250-253-6844

410-5th Street SW

AUTOMOTIVE Bart’s

MINUTE MUFFLER & MAINTENANCE 250-832-8064

Mufflers Brakes Shocks Complete Automotive Repairs

Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Gre Cu at Cof p of fee !!!

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We Deliver

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

It’s Our Duty to Your Car! Since 1978

HOURS: Mon. to Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Helping the Environment!

250-253-2244

FENCING

PAINTING

salmonarm.gcocltd.com • 250-832-1040

• ICBC Repairs • Glass Replacement • Painting • Sand Blasting • Private Insurance Repairs • Frame Straightening

WE’VE GONE GREEN™

Pro -Tek Fence • Chain link • Ornamental • all welded COnstruCtiOn • Barrier Gates • spOrt COurts and nettinG • handrail

42nd St SW

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Your German Painter -M More than 35 as Ye ar s te Experience in al of Painting & W l kinds allpaper hanging

Quality installations since 1990 Call for your free estimate No jobs too small!

6231 hwy. 97a, enderby B.C phone: 250-351-0514 • email: pro_tek.fence@yahoo.ca

HYDRO EXCAVATING

Mark Pennell owner 4130 - 1st Ave. SW

Rob Stunzi cell: 250-253-2829

Now using environmentally-friendly and compliant WATERBORNE PAINT • Fischer’s Funeral Home • Ben’s Towing

SALES-INSTALLATION-SERVICE

“Serving the North Okanagan and Shuswap”

24 Hour Service

1st Ave SW

ultimateenclosures@gmail.com

Phone: Cell:

250 675-0025 778-220-2776

Norbert Lazarus • Email: norbertlazarus@gmail.com

all used oil & filters are sent out for recycling

1291 TCH SW Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm FRAME & BODY SHOP

Call Brad Reimer

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110

Residential, Commercial, Repairs

46th

~ Your Local Business Professionals ~

Paul Barbosa has over 30 years experience in the auto detailing business. He started as a young man In Terrace working for various auto dealers and he eventually opened his own business which he ran for 15 years. Four years ago he sold his business and moved his wife and children to Salmon Arm to be closer to their family.

Paul worked for a local auto dealer but owning his own business was calling his name. Mid May he opened Shuswap Auto Detailing and Window Tinting. Paul does more than cars and trucks he also details and polishes boats. He does XPEL paint protection film, scratch removal and chip repair, exterior polishing and complete interior detailing plus fallout and rust removal. Paul also offers commercial, residential and automotive window tinting.The shop is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5 pm. Call Paul today for your appointment. 250 253 6844

CARPENTRY

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At Your Service

Profile of the week

250-832-8947

• Utility locating - Hydro/gas/water/fibre optics • Catch basins/sumps/drains • Line flushing (storm/sani/culverts) • Hot Water Boiler • Slot trenching • Street flushing/Lot washing

www.bigironhydrovac.ca

CHIMNEY

ZAPPONE BROS. CONTRACTING • Gravel Sales & Delivery • Topsoil & Landscape Rock • Road Building & Site Prep • Lowbedding in Local Area • Excavating 440 - 60th St. SE, Salmon Arm

250-832-3816

WILDLIFE CONTROL

ARRO

Call Mike 250-306-2148

Wood Heat Services

• Fully Insured • Chimney Sweep • Stove Installs & Maintenance • WETT Inspections Call Robert Babakaiff 250-803-2168 Salmon Arm

SAND & GRAVEL

Shop Local - Hire Local

Critter Catchers Wildlife Removal Specialists Raccoons/ Skunks/ Beaver/ Squirrels

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Out on the Town

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 WOW – Wednesday on the Wharf features Blackberry

Wood at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Peace Park. Vancouver’s Blackberry Wood consists of guitar, vocals, stand-up bass, drum-kit, percussion, and horn section playing alt/ country, Gypsy, circus music. Take a blanket or chair and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake.

Admission is by donation WOW continues each Wednesday until Aug. 26.

VILLAINS AND VITTLES - R.J. Haney’s

summer dinner theatre production, The Everlasting Railway Blues runs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with check-in at 5:30 p.m. and a full pork roast dinner served at 6. Reservations are a must and can be made at 250-832-5243. For more information on R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, visit www.salmonarmmuseum.org.

Inn on the Trans-Canada Highway. Drinks are served at 6 p.m. and dinner and play begin at 7 p.m. Call 250832-5024 to reserve your seat.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 PIONEER DAYS – R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

celebrates Shuswap history from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy games, a pie eating contest, wagon rides, pioneer

FRIDAY, JULY 17 CONCERT – The Jan Van Gold Band channels emotion into

rhythm, thoughts into lyrics, soul into song at 9 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Tap and Grill.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – Abe Zacharias performs country

gospel at the Ross Street Plaza from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Concerts will take place every Saturday evening throughout July and August.

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MONDAY, JULY 20 ANIMATION ART CAMP – takes place from

July 20 to 24, for youths ages 11 to 15.

Advanced 3D stop-motion techniques including character design, storyboarding, set design and sound, taught by Nikki Webber, BFA (animation). Cost $200. Finale is a stopmotion mini film fest at Salmar Classic on Friday, July 24 at 1 p.m.. Email the gallery at sdarts@telus.net for more information.

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THURSDAY, JULY 9 SUMMER MUSIC – The Willie Gaw

Quintet performs at the Shuswap Pie Company on Alexander Street.

The Pie Company features musical acts or jams every Thursday in the summer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No cover charge. Admission by donation with proceeds to performers.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents Folk Road Show at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Peace Park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation.

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CARLIN CONCERT – Canadian singer/

songwriter Dan Frechette and his wife, accomplished violinist Laurel Thomsen perform from 7 to 10 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Folk/acoustic artists, Larry and Jane Stephenson will open the show.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 LUNCH BOX STAGE – Enjoy the

bluegrass/gospel sounds of Tovie and Friends at 12:30 p.m. at Ross Street Plaza.

1771 10th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm

250-832-8424

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-5:30 pm • Sat. 9 am-5 pm • Sun. 10 am-4 pm

CONCERT – Considered one of

Montreal’s most electrifying guitarists, Cécile DooKingué blends blues, soul and Afro-folk to create a unique sound. She will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Tap and Grill.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 SHUSWAP VINTAGE CAR CLUB – hosts the Harbour Front

Cruise Show and Shine – a display of cars, at Marine Peace Park near the Prestige Harbourfront Resort from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

SALMON ARM ART GALLERY - An opening reception for

internationally renowned artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures-Miller and their 2013 Experiment in F# Minor and Muriel Lake Incident exhibition will be held at 7 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. An artist talk will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12 at the Salmar Classic Theatre. This is open to the public and admission is by donation. Family Saturdays run every week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families are welcome to drop in to the gallery to make art together. It’s free, and projects are suitable for kids aged 2 to 12. Each Friday during regular exhibition days, the art gallery hosts a non-instructional knitting studio from 1 to 3 p.m.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – Marco Corbo will perform acoustic

rock at the Ross Street Plaza from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Concerts will take place every Saturday evening throughout July and August.

DINNER THEATRE – Table 24 presents Last Call at Club

Vingt-Quatre, a four-act, four-course murder mystery dinner theatre production at the Podollan Inn, which will also run July 18 and Aug. 8, 22 and 29 at the Podollan

demonstrations, musical entertainment and more. Start your day at the outdoor kitchen with a delicious pioneer pancake breakfast. Enjoy a barbecue lunch with all the fixings. Popcorn and ice cream will be available.

MONDAY, JULY 13 HAND DRUMMING RHYTHM WORKSHOP – a free session with

Larry Keats from 6 to 8 p.m. at In The Groove Studio, with guided improvisations that develop hand control techniques. No experience is necessary but preregistration is required. Call Roxy at 250-515-2966 or send and email to roxy@inthegroove.ca.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents 100

Mile House at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Peace Park. The husband and wife duo of Peter Stone and Denise MacKay won the Best Emerging Artist award at last year’s Edmonton Folk Festival with their rich arrangements, beautiful harmonies and captivating lyrics.

Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy live music on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Admission is by donation.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 JAZZ @ THE PLAZA – Tanya Lipscomb performs at 7 p.m. at

the Ross Street Plaza.

SUMMER MUSIC – Thick as Thieves band performs at the

Shuswap Pie Company on Alexander Street. The Pie Company features musical acts or jams every Thursday in the summer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No cover charge.

Admission by donation with proceeds to performers.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

HAYRIDE SONS – R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum presents Burger….gourmet, with all the fixings, Beer…. and the “Sons of the Louisiana Hayride.” Burgers and beer will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the music of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison at 7 p.m. in the amphitheatre.

SUMMER MUSIC – Seal Skull Hammer performs at the

Shuswap Pie Company on Alexander Street. The Pie Company features musical acts or jams every Thursday in the summer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No cover charge.

Admission by donation with proceeds to performers.

CONCERT – Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band has

shared stages with Paul Butterfield, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters. The band performs from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 THEATRE ON THE EDGE – Shuswap Theatre’s new summer

festival of bold and brave theatre, runs July 24-26 with seven shows in three days. Pick your show, pick your time – performances run from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. All shows are under 60 minutes, so you can see one, have a drink and a bite onsite at Club Edge, and slip in to see the next one. Club Edge is open on the patio in front of Shuswap Theatre during festival hours, offering free entertainment and licensed refreshments.

LUNCH BOX STAGE – presents the original Canadiana sounds

of Peter Clark at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – John Michael Lund performs folk

roots at the Ross Street Plaza from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Concerts run every Saturday evening in summer.

You can now upload your own events on our website…AND IT’S EASY!! Simply go to www.saobserver.net, go to CALENDAR, and click on Add Your Event.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, or purchase of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain SLE-2 AWD. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory as of July 1st 2015. Valid July 6 to 28, 2015 on cash purchases of select vehicles from dealer inventory. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less.

Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. **U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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IAN

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Salmon Arm Observer

IT’S BACK! CASH CREDIT *

DENNIS

20

KAREN

% = $ 12,720

PRICE BREAK UP TO

OF MSRP

GMC TERRAIN WAS NAMED A 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK BY IIHS

2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1 FWD SHOWN

ROD

CASH CREDIT ON SIERRA DENALI CREW CAB

ON SELECT GMC’S IN STOCK THE LONGEST WHILE INVENTORY LASTS. ENDS JULY 28TH

2015 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

20%

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY **

12,720 CASH CREDIT*

2015 GMC TERRAIN

20%

DAVE

OF MSRP

$

2015 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB DENALI, $63,600 MSRP.

2015 GMC SIERRA SIERRA CREW CAB DENALI SHOWN

$

6,589 CASH CREDIT* OF MSRP

2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE-2 AWD, $32,945 MSRP.

WHILE INVENTORY LASTS. OFFERS END JULY 28.

2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1 FWD SHOWN

Call Salmon Arm Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-832-6066, or visit us at 3901 - 11th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm. [License #10374]

MYRON

1-888-970-9781

WAYNE

250-832-6066

DL#10374

3901 11 Ave NE, Salmon Arm

www.salmonarmgm.com