Salmon Arm Observer, July 22, 2015

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Gaming centre opens doors Chances Salmon Arm: Facility touted as a boost for regional economy.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Neon lights glow, reels spin, faces are focused.

Chances Salmon Arm officially opened its doors on Monday, July 20, providing the public its first taste of a full-fledged gaming centre in Salmon Arm. The gaming centre is built on Adams Lake Indian Band land at 384 Trans-Canada Hwy. and is a collaboration between the band and Berezan Management.

Elder Joseph Johnny of the Adams Lake Band began the opening ceremony with a prayer and blessing in the Secwepemc language.

In English he said how good it is to see his people working again, adding he is pleased to be speaking his own language.

Smudging and drumming were also part of the opening ceremony.

Chief Robin Billy of the Adams

Lake Band thanked the developers, acknowledging a new era and relationship with the City of Salmon Arm. He said it’s good “to stand each other up,” as was the intention in 1910.

He noted that a lot of people have gone through the interview process, a process which resulted in the hiring of 85 people.

“It’s a very great day,” he concluded. “I wish you all great success in the future.”

Jim Lightbody of the BC Lottery Corporation said this will be the corporation’s fourth partnership with First Nations bands. He said in 2014 gaming grants worth a total of $600,000 went to 36 organizations in Salmon Arm. Lightbody said the province of B.C. founded the lottery corporation 30 years ago and has given back $18 billion over those 30 years.

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Up she goes

Claire Machnee is tossed into the air by her dad Chris as they beat 30-plus degree heat at Canoe Beach on Sunday, July 19. The current forecast is for unsettled weather, possibly including thunderstorms tonight and a good chance of rain during the weekend.

This week Salmon Arm’s Glynis Sim shines with the world’s best.

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A fire between Falkland and Bolean Lake looks a bit close for comfort. See page A3.

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Trying his luck: Adams Lake Indian Band Chief Robin Billy gets the Chances gaming centre up and running on Monday, July 20 by being the first person to try one of the slot machines.

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Finishing touch: A construction worker checks the rivets on the roof of Chances

Salmon Arm Gaming Centre during the last day of construction on Sunday, July 19.

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Band to get 10 per cent Continued from front Ralph Berezan of Berezan Management pointed out that work on the gaming centre for Salmon Arm started more than five years ago, noting the effort that former Adams Lake chief Nelson Leon, who was in attendance, contributed.

“Everybody put their effort into this,” he said.

Once the formal ceremony was over, the crowd moved inside.

Chances Salmon Arm offers 99 slot machines, one electronic blackjack machine and 124 electronic and 24 paper bingo seats – for those who prefer daubers – on its 9,000-square-foot gaming floor. The bingo section was not open but is expected to be ready on Friday.

The spacious modern look with open ceilings and exposed duct work conveys something of an aquatic theme, with a wave-shaped ceiling and a wall of bubbles separating the gaming centre from the dining area. A couple of slot machines sport the name Lobstermania and Fishing Bob. It wasn’t those that produced the first winner, however.

Just a few minutes after putting $50 in one

of the machines, Sheila and Mike – who didn’t wish to have their last names used – were thrilled to see a row of five owls times 10 on their machine.

“We’re up 400 bucks in the first 10 minutes,” grinned Sheila, giving Mike a hug.

Also in the gaming centre is a Game Sense station, providing tips for avoiding addictive behaviour.

Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson attended the opening, saying the gaming centre will contribute to the Adams Lake Band as well as the regional economy.

Iva Jules, land manager with the Adams Lake band, who was also involved in the early days of planning, said, “We’re kind of in shock. It took so long to get here and now it’s here. To see our band members employed here makes it even more special.”

Gina Johnny was equally pleased.

“It’s so exciting.

We’re all winners,” she laughed.

The Adams Lake band will receive 10 per cent of the province’s net income from the centre. The lottery corporation projects revenues will be about $7.7 million for the first full year in operation.

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Perspective: Smoke from the fire near Falkland billows above the Fly Hills on Monday,

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July 20, leading anxious citizens to believe the wildfire could be much closer to Salmon Arm and dredges up memories of the 1998 Silver Creek Fire.

Wind whips up Falkland blaze

By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

The owner of a Falkland area resort is trying to remain optimistic despite a raging wildfire.

Sandra Martens and four guests were forced to evacuate from the Bolean Lake Lodge as a lightning-caused fire gained strength Monday night.

“I saw the cutblock at the end of my lake go poof,” said Martens, who is now staying at a Falkland motel.

“The wind was just unbelievable.”

Martens isn’t sure when she may return home or what may remain when she gets there.

“I hope it’s not ash,” she said.

Beyond the evacuation order, there was an alert for 24 properties

on the Chase-Falkland Road Tuesday afternoon. It covered north of Falkland to the Arthur Creek Forest Service Road and east to Bolean Lake.

Residents were advised to leave at a moment’s notice if the fire pattern escalates.

“It’s all weather dependent,” said Ryan Nitchie, emergency operations centre information officer with the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District.

“If the winds flare up, it could create a situation.”

As of Tuesday, the 230-hectare blaze was five kilometres northwest of Falkland and was not contained.

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Twenty-three firefighters have been on the ground and helicopters have been bucketing water.

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The northeast flank is burning slash and juvenile forest.

CSRD was setting up a sprinkler/pump unit at the Bolean Lake Lodge Tuesday.

“It can sprinkle the structure and protect it,” said Nitchie.

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Typical unauthorized works include installing retaining walls and fencing within a boulevard, pouring concrete for expanded driveways, installing parking pads for recreational vehicles adjacent to sidewalks or curbs, and the placement of trees or heavy landscaping with barriers. Unless permission is granted by the City, a property owner may be required to fully reinstate an altered boulevard to a standard that is acceptable to the City and at full cost to the property owner. In addition, the parking of a vehicle on a municipal sidewalk or boulevard is prohibited.

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Repeat performance: Environment Canada is forecasting the possibility of a thunderstorm tonight that could produce lightning strikes like this one over Mt. Ida on June 30.

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Parched: July rainfall only two per cent of normal.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

A thunderstorm that ripped through the Kamloops Fire Centre Sunday night produced more than 1,200 lightning strikes.

Kelsey Winter, fire information officer, said, as of yesterday, the Kamloops Fire Centre confirmed 50 new fires. Crews were dispatched Monday to check on three in the Salmon Arm Zone – Wap Creek, Grassy Lake and Mabel Lake.

Meteorologist Matt MacDonald says Environment Canada maps indicate that between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Sunday, July 19,

there were 105 lightning strikes in an area from Chase to Revelstoke, and from the southern end of Mabel Lake to Adams Lake.

While thunderstorms were forecast in the Shuswap for last night and tonight, MacDonald says Friday into Saturday looks like the best chance for rain this week.

“We’re seeing a change,” he said, noting Sunday’s 33C was one degree shy of a record, but that high temperatures were to begin dropping by five degrees

by Tuesday. “There’s a big trough of low pressure that will keep temperatures cooler; the

humidity will go up and there’s a chance of showers throughout the week.”

MacDonald pointed out that, as of July 20, Salmon Arm had recorded only 1.2 mm of rain when the normal for July is 46 mm.

“We still have 11 days, but we’ve only seen two per cent of normal rainfall,” he said. “It’s going to be showery during the week with the little disturbance rolling through and the weekend looks unsettled. After next Monday, temperatures are expected to rise again with another stretch of dry weather.”

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Shirley says firefighters threw a bit of water

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By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm is slipping – but if recent history is a guide, it will rise again.

The annual Money Sense magazine feature, Canada’s Best Places to Live, saw Salmon Arm plummet from a rating of 64th in 2014 to 145th this year.

That’s out of a total of 209 Canadian cities measured.

More than 30 categories were judged, including: low unemployment; high incomes; affordable housing; healthy population growth; access to health care; low taxes; low crime; easy to walk, bike, take transit; good weather; and strong arts and sports community.

Mark Brown, the magazine’s Reports and Rankings editor, said cities in the middle range – from about 75 to 125 – can change dramatically in rankings with a change in just one category, because cities in the middle are so tightly packed.

However, he notes, 64 was “a really good number” so the drop could be due to more than one factor.

“It can seem a little alarming but it’s not to say it couldn’t bounce back next year.”

Mayor Nancy Cooper agrees.

She notes the numbers have fluctuated in the past four years from 61 to 122 to 64 and now 145.

“They’re always interesting to read,” Cooper said, adding she’s not about to make sweeping changes based on the report.

“Every year it fluctuates…”

Looking further into Salmon Arm’s new ranking, Brown said one of the biggest categories considered, although not the one most heavily weighted, is population growth.

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Status: Canada’s Best Places to Live report sees Salmon Arm fall in rankings with other Canadian cities measured. seeing in a lot of cities in Alberta, it starts to put a strain on things like infrastructure…

If it’s too fast, that’s a concern. If it’s too slow, that’s also a concern,” he said, noting it could mean people see a city as undesirable.

In Salmon Arm’s case, the population increase for the past five years is listed as 1.1 per cent, while he said an annual rate of 7.5 per cent was considered ideal.

Brown estimates the national average was about 4.5 per cent.

He said the numbers are provided mainly by Environics Analytics, which takes Statistics Canada data and adjusts the numbers to provide estimates and forecasts.

The ratio between average income and average home price is one that holds Salmon Arm back, he said, although no more than last year. It measures the average time to pay off a home: “If you can devote every single dollar of income into your home, how long will it take to pay if off?”

Property values are healthy, with a $380,000 average, Brown said, roughly where they were last year. And average household net worth is still in the top quarter

of all the cities in the report.

He said the city slipped a little relatively in terms of home ownership but still has “a very solid number” with just over 75 per cent of the population owning homes.

Brown said a lot of cities lost marks in the property tax category, as did Salmon Arm. Environics made adjustments which they think are more accurate.

He said Salmon Arm did relatively well last year but this year it’s in the bottom 25th percentile. He said average property tax paid is also compared to incomes, so the ranking includes a couple of factors.

Property taxes locally this year are higher than in a number of cities, he said, noting last year they were just over two per cent and are now 3.04 per cent.

Mayor Cooper referred again to fluctuations in the reports, adding she’d need to look at the report figures and see what other communities are like.

“It’s kind of hard to keep up with them when they decide to change the way they’re going to calculate something like that…

Salmon Arm council has worked hard to keep taxes low for

years; increases aren’t even cost of living…”

Brown said the city scores well regarding access to health care but is on the lower side in terms of public transit.

“These are some of the key things we see – there are a number of other factors. We tracked 209 cities this year and I think 34 different categories.”

Regarding the report’s reliability, Brown said it’s a datadriven exercise, but the magazine does reach out to some of the top communities to check on conclusions.

“Based on interviews, it’s a fairly reliable exercise. We’re pretty happy with the methodology we’ve constructed.”

He points out that as a business magazine, the Money Sense report talks about livability largely from an economic point of view.

“A lot of people would love to live in Vancouver but they simply can’t afford it.”

Port Alberni was ranked last of 201 cities last year, but a group of citizens “took it seriously, looking at ways to spur growth…,” Brown said. “People are doing things and responding to it. It’s sort of a bench mark that cities can take and try to improve.”

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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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Tracy Hughes

Remembering 1998 Walking to my car from the office yesterday, I thought about that experiment where people cook an egg on the pavement.

Getting in the car was torture, and I gingerly placed my hands on the steering wheel. The wind was blowing the hot air around, but it was doing nothing to cool things down. Instead, from the parking lot at the Salmar, I could see, smell and taste the smoke in the skies from the direction of the Fly Hills.

I know my mind was not the only one that turned to memories of the Wildfire of 1998, when a lightning strike ignited a blaze that burned a large swath of Silver Creek, took out homes and barns, spread up to Mount Ida – which still bears the scars of the blaze – and prompted what was, at that time, the largest evacuation in B.C.’s history. (A fire in Kelowna some years later, knocked us off the pedestal for that dubious title.)

I will never forget that day, when the wind was whipping and our photographer James Murray was out in Silver Creek. He borrowed someone’s phone (a landline, I think) to call the office to say the fire was increasing and he was running out of film.

So I loaded up a grocery bag with film canisters and headed out towards Salmon River Road. I was supposed to meet him at the evacuation checkpoint, but once there, he was nowhere to be found. Everyone was driving out, but here I was driving in. My only company was a pair of fire trucks, which quickly outdistanced me. Ashes were falling and the smoke was thick.

I pulled my car to the side of the road, wondering what to do.

And I watched as the fire jumped the road from the Fly Hills side to begin to ignite Mount Ida. It was strangely beautiful and compelling, the orange flames licking up the base of a tree, rushing to the top in another instant, sending sparks high into the heated air. It was also chilling, like a bucket of ice water had been poured down the back of my neck.

Suddenly, it was eerily still. There was no one around but the wind whipping my hair. And this fire was beyond control. It was time to head for safety.

I whipped my car around and sped back towards Salmon Arm. By this time the evacuation zone had rapidly expanded and when I stopped at the checkpoint at Reid’s Corner, I did the best I could do. Using electrical tape, I wrapped the bag of film around the stop sign and taped it securely, hoping that at some point, I would be able to contact James and he could pick it up.

When I got back to the office, I told people the fire had jumped to Mount Ida. Many didn’t believe me at first. But I knew what I saw and I knew it was bad.

Yesterday brought it back, although a quick call to the office let me know it was not Fly Hills again, but this time a blaze near Bolean Lake. Close enough to be sure, but not the same level of threat to Salmon Arm as it was that fateful day in 1998.

It also reminded me of the brave and dedicated people who went to work fighting that blaze in searing heat and challenging terrain. My thoughts turn to them now, as fire crews fight to gain control of this latest blaze. Thank you for your service.

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Editorial

In the mouth of that gift horse The Harper Government giveth, and it taketh away.

Christmas arrived early for Canadian families according to a Twitter comment made this week

by Conservative MP and Employment Minister Pierre Poilievre. He was referring to the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) payments that have rolled out for families with kids up to age 17. The big deal here, or at least what the government expects us to believe is a big deal, is that they’ve increased and expanded UCCB payments. As of January, parents now receive UCCB payments of $60 a month for kids ages six to 17.

At the same time, UCCB payments for kids up to age six has been increased to $160 a month.

The other big deal is that Canadians are receiving this increase now, in a lump-sum, retroactive

payment dating back to the beginning of the year.

There is no coincidence this is being done a matter of months before the federal election.

As it is with life, and many government announcements, with all good things there is a catch. For starters, along with increasing the UCCB, the government eliminated the child tax credit that allowed Canadians to claim $2,255 on their tax return for kids ages 18 and under. This amounts to a $338 loss for parents.

Secondly, UCCB payments are taxable income, both federally and provincially. For British Columbians, this amounts to a 20 to 45 per cent clawback of those payments, depending on total taxable income.

So parents, enjoy the early Christmas cash. Just remember, it’s going to cost you.

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The Observer asked: Do you think the new casino will boost tourism in the Shuswap?

Debbie Rajotte “Absolutely. Salmon Arm is a boring place and it will give people more to do.”

Sabrina Nichols “It will, I’m looking forward to it. It will be a good place to go out for the evening without the kids.”

Joel Bostock “I think that it will help keep some tourists here. They want things to do and this is another activity.”

Brian Waddington “No. People come here for the sunshine and the lake.

The poor will only lose all their money there.”

Donna Deyle “Yes, I think it will be a positive influence. It provides another adult form of entertainment.”

Protest against Nestlé What about the pollution? doesn’t hold water BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Have you noticed the latest degradation of standards on TV news? In addition to sensational depictions of crime, accidents and celebrities, the lineup now incorporates any nonsense that is momentarily “viral” on the Internet.

So it was with an online petition singling out Swiss food corporation Nestlé, which operates a water bottling plant near Hope. It’s the largest in B.C., one of many that bottle the province’s water and sell it back to a gullible public.

This petition is courtesy of SumOfUs, one of those self-appointed environmental watchdogs that seem to pop up like mushrooms overnight. “Fighting for people over profits,” they claim, pitching for donations.

The story has what U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert calls “truthiness.”

That’s when something is false, but it “feels” true.

“Nestlé is about to suck B.C. dry – for $2.25 per million litres to be exact,” says the SumOfUs headline.

Using her keen sense of what’s superficially popular, Premier Christy Clark instantly called for a review of these low rates for selling the people’s water.

It then fell to Environment Minister Mary Polak to explain what’s really going on.

“People keep saying there’s a deal with Nestlé,” Polak told reporters.

“There isn’t. They pay the same as any other industrial user, in fact the highest industrial rate, and it goes for anything from hydraulic fracturing to bottled water, those involved in mining for example, any of those heavy industrial uses.”

And why is that rate so low? It’s because the province takes great pains not to “sell” water, which would make it a commodity under trade agreements, like oil or minerals. That would sur-

render provincial control, and allow the U.S. to press for equal access to Canadian water.

“You’re buying the right to use the water,” Polak said. “I know it sounds crazy to the public, but we call it a rental – a water rental. There’s a reason we use that language, because we are very careful to avoid any suggestion that by paying this amount, you therefore own that water.

“That reserves for us the right at any time, for a compelling public need, to say stop. It doesn’t matter if you have a licence.”

As for the brazenly false claim that Nestlé is sucking B.C. dry, I’m indebted to a real environmental professional named Blair King for explaining this.

(His blog, achemistinlangley.blogspot. ca, offers useful technical explanations of issues in the news, many of which contradict so-called environmentalists.)

King notes that the bottling plant uses less than one per cent of the flow through Kawkawa Lake: “If Nestlé stopped operating (and put its 75 employees out of work and stopped paying municipal taxes) would there be more water for the rest of us?” he writes.

“Absolutely not. Kawkawa Lake drains its excess water into the Fraser River, which drains into the Strait of Georgia. Neither the Fraser River at Hope nor the Strait of Georgia is particularly short of water, even in the driest of years.”

Clark made one useful contribution, when asked about this urgent non-issue by those seeking to further sensationalize the current drought and forest fires.

She correctly noted that most B.C. residents have access to the best tap water in the world, and have no need for bottled water.

Nestlé, Perrier, Coke, Pepsi and other companies have done a fantastic job of convincing people that their drinking water has to be delivered in bottles from some mythical pure source.

Regarding your article on cigar boats on Shuswap Lake.

Safety is only one concern over cigar and wake boat activity, on any lake actually.

Consider the carbon footprint of such activities.

What gives the people

who own and operate those machines the right to pollute the atmosphere at a rate far in excess of the average person.

Are they not concerned about climate change?

Do they not have grandchildren?

These are the kinds of frivolous recreational abuses of the environment that must stop, sooner rather than later.

Any restrictions that can be brought to bear are good for us all!

William Lytle-McGhee

Directors need to protect river This letter is in response to the article entitled, Divisions abound over Shuswap River ban.

I believe this issue demonstrates once again that the people elected to represent us at the Regional District of North Okanagan are not fulfilling their responsibilities.

Why have directors if all they do is sit on the fence any time a controversial issue is raised? RDNO staff could very well set up committees and run surveys themselves.

Just think how different things could be if our directors used intelligence, initia-

tive and abilities to analyze the impacts of banning motor boats on Shuswap River, and then communicate the results of their analysis to their constituents, instead of doing nothing.

Decisions could then be made based on the effects motor boats have on the river itself instead of whether or not people like them.

In certain areas of the river, it is clear that motor boats destroy bank stability, wipe out aquatic bird nests, disrupt aquatic animals, destroy fish habitat, and greatly endanger swimmers, kayakers,

tubers and canoeists. Yet at the moment, if 51 per cent voted to have motor boats, directors would go against restrictions, saying it is the will of the people, instead of protecting one of the cleanest salmon rivers in B.C.?

This is not a new issue.

Shuswap River groups have been asking for restrictions for more than 20 years.

Please directors, wake up, smell the fish and do your job. Protect the river while it’s still time.

Huguette Allen

Report takes a step towards change Tom Mulcair says the first step in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) report on residential schools is to implement a “nation-to-nation” approach with First Nations, making education the number-one priority.

The only way we can truly reconcile is to start with family, and educators can become part of the extended family.

This can be part of a “nation-to-nation” approach.

Jacqui Gingras (NDP candidate, North Okanagan-Shuswap) wants you to know that you are being heard and will

take the TRC report seriously and realistically.

I believe that listening to the 7,000 voices within the report can be an educational experience in itself.

Now that the TRC report has come out, we have to think of Canada’s tragedy, the legacy of residential schools.

According to the report, at least 3,000 students died mostly from disease.

The assimilation of children being taken away from their families to instill a policy of “killing the Indian in the child” is now known as cultural genocide.

The legacy of this tragic history from the 1840s to 1996 reminds us that these wounds are still fresh and families are still struggling to make themselves heard.

It is hard to make it without love and a family is at the core for inner peace and resilience.

I believe once the truth of the TRC becomes common knowledge, we can begin to see the world for what it is and have the power to change it for the better.

Jake Goertzen

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1915

There is a little slashing to be done around the general hospital grounds and those who are willing to undertake this work will confer a favour by communicating with the matron, Miss Thornley.

1925

A number of minor operations were performed at the hospital yesterday, when nine children had their tonsils removed.

1935

During the past two weeks there has been a serious plague of mosquitoes throughout the district. Residents have been, to say the least, bothered, and on their behalf, Mr. Rex Lingford asked the Entomological Branch at Kamloops to send an expert down to look into the matter.

Two men from the department arrived in Salmon Arm on Friday and, after studying the local situation and talking to residents, they concluded that the lakeshore is the main source of the scourge. It was decided to form a local mosquito control league with Ald. Pardey to be its first president. The first public meeting will be held on Monday next in city hall.

1945

The Mt, Ida branch of the Red Cross turned in 28 articles, including seven quilts, this month. The president, Mrs. George Jackson, has expressed her thanks to the members for their splendid co-operation in completing so much work in such a busy season.

1955

A lofty fir tree which stood like a sentinel on the property occupied by V.A. Stevenson, VLA supervisor, Broadview Road was shattered by the sudden high wind which struck Salmon Arm about 6 o’clock last Thursday. Lashed by the gale, the tree which must have been over 100 hundred years old and was over 100 feet tall, broke off at the 40 foot point.

It is somewhat of a mystery why it was left standing when the area was logged by the Columbia River Lumber Co. about 50 years ago and was spared again when the property was homesteaded by Matt Laitinen.

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By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Though Teri, Colin and Ayla Hutchinson have only known their daughter/sister Britton for two months, they already know she’s a fighter.

On May 13, 2015, the Sicamous family celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Britton Thea Hutchinson at hospital in Edmonton. While she appeared to be a healthy baby girl, the family knew in advance she would be born with a heart condition – a rare congenital heart defect called pulmonary artesia with intact ventricular septum.

It was thought Britton would require a series of surgeries that would allow her heart to function. However, after several tests, it was learned Britton’s coronary arteries are also in poor condition.

“We had no choice but to list Britton for heart transplantation,” write the Hutchinsons on a Facebook page called Baby Britton’s Heart Journey. “The wait for a new heart is completely unknown. Although she was stable on medication allowing her heart to function as though she was still in utero, that would not be sufficient long term.”

Recently, Britton’s condition declined, requiring a trip to the emergency room.

The Hutchinsons state that within a half-hour, Britton had gone into cardiac arrest and required CPR for 26 minutes. She was hooked up to an ECMO (extra corporal membrane oxy-

Little fighter: Britton Hutchinson is recovering well after recently going into cardiac arrest. Her family says she will now stay in hospital until a new heart is found. genation) machine to provide artificial heart and lung support, and doctors were able to get her heartbeat back.

“Today, further investigation and a cardiac catheter procedure revealed a significant blockage in the shunt in Britton’s heart,” the Hutchinsons wrote on July 13. “A stent was inserted inside the shunt to remove the blockage. Doctors are hopeful Britton should be able to be weaned from ECMO before long and her heart should be functional again while she waits for her new heart.”

Because of Britton’s fragile

state, she will remain in hospital until she receives a new heart or she is big enough for a procedure to eliminate the shunt.

However, the latter will not eliminate the need for a transplant.

Last Friday, the Hutchinsons reported Britton is recovering, that she’s been taken off ECMO and while still in a fragile condition, is improving.

Meanwhile, in the Shuswap, Nikki Stelmak, a close friend of the Hutchinsons, has been looking after the Facebook page, helping to keep people up to date on Britton’s status. She is

also overseeing fundraising efforts, both through online donations (e-transfers can be directed to babybritton@hotmail.com), and the sale of Britton Bracelets, now available in Salmon Arm at the Garage Furniture Company, InView Optical in the Mall at Piccadilly and, in Sicamous, at Black Dog Clothing Company.

Stelmak says those wishing to make an anonymous donation can do so by contacting her directly, either through Facebook or at 250-803-0059.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ groups/BabyBritton/.

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Johnathan Lauwerijssen from Irishtown, P.E.I., Olivia Goldman and James Turgeon-O’Brien of Salmon Arm check off Mayor Nancy Cooper from their list during a 4-H scavenger hunt in downtown Salmon Arm Wednesday, July 15.

Scavenger hunt teams consisted of youth from the local Shifting Saddles 4-H Club, partnered with youth from the Albany Centennial 4-H Club of PEI, visiting the city as part of an exchange. In August, youth from the local club will be headed to PEI. The exchange is an opportunity for 4-H members to get to know one another and visit and learn about another part of the country.

Charge your car on Ross Street

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

You should be able to charge your electric car in the Ross Street Parking Lot, come August.

The process of setting up two electric vehicle charging stations moved closer to its goal at city council’s July 13 meeting, when council authorized a five-year agreement with Zeco Systems Inc. for the use of payment and collection software.

A city staff report notes BC Hydro’s charging station, in partnership with Zeco Systems – a company incorporated in Delaware, is equipped with

software that’s activated by a mobile phone app or a key fob.

Zeco, also called Greenlots, is the manufacturer of the software. City staff report that users must sign up online through the Greenlots website and either “pay as you go” through the Greenlots phone app or by utilizing a prepaid credit on their key fob to recharge their vehicle.

The service is available to the public 24/7.

BC Hydro recommends that the recharging rate be 35 cents per kilowatt hour. Staff state several municipalities contacted are charging rates consistent with BC Hydro’s recommendation.

The minimum recharge is $2 (an approximate six-hour charge) and the maximum is $8 (about 24 hours). Greenlots charges a 91-cent transaction fee per recharge session.

The annual software licence fees to the city are $261, which the company waived for the first year-and-ahalf. The city’s total fixed costs to provide the service would be about $1,500 annually, an amount that would be recouped in 720 visits.

The two charging stations to be installed will be located at the northwest corner of the lot, facing Lakeshore Drive.

Coun. Alan Harrison asked a number of questions, including if there are private recharging stations in town.

Rob Niewenhuizen, director of engineering and public works, said there is one at Okanagan College, one at the Co-op and one at the Comfort Inn – which is reserved for people staying there.

Regarding the opening date, Niewenhuizen said BC Hydro has not informed the city yet.

“They are currently working with a local contractor to co-ordinate the installation date. I would imagine that we should see it sometime in August.”

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Program wins award The region’s Sterile Insect Release program is being lauded for its work in controlling coddling moth populations that threatened the area’s tree fruit crops. The program works by capturing coddling moths and rendering them sterile before releasing them back into the wild, where they interrupt the normal breeding cycle.

Director Chad Eliason reported the program recently won an award of excellence at an international pest management symposium, noting the award recognizes the program as one of the best in the world.

Board chair Rhona Martin commented on the efforts, saying when the plan was first brought in, it was considered outside the box, but now it is a worldwide leader.

“The apples and pears are now doing much better and the coddling moths not so much,” she noted.

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Promoting agriculture in the region will be the focus of the Shuswap Agriculture Brand Marketing project, which received funding approval from the CSRD directors.

The contract has been awarded to UpanUp Studios Inc. for a total cost of $45,000 plus taxes.

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Lobby the feds.

That was a message officials with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure left with CSRD directors at their board meeting Thursday.

Murray Tekano and Tracy Cooper from the ministry attended the meeting to update directors on the highway improvement projects in the region, including the Malakwa Bridge replacement, upgrades at Pritchard and Hoffman’s Bluff and upcoming work west of Salmon Arm. But after hearing from directors, who wanted more extensive upgrading work, done in longer stretches, both men urged the regional district to continue to push for federal funding for Trans-Canada Highway improvements.

“To get as much infrastructure as we can, we want federal partnerships,” said Cooper.

“Remember that whenever you meet with your MP.” Directors were told the province renewed its $650 million commitment to highway

upgrade projects, but many of the projects along the Trans-Canada require extensive and complex solutions.

“All the low hanging fruit has been done,” said Cooper, referring

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“It’s a lot. A billion will not even finish the fourlaning to the Alberta border,” Cooper said.

Sicamous mayor and regional director Terry Rysz concurred.

“There’s been projects going ahead. Of course we’re pleased about the upgrades for the octopus intersection (in Sicamous) and to hear that the Bruhn Bridge is on the radar, but we are going to have to get the feds to the table, if we want to move forward any quicker.”

to the easier stretches of highway. “Now every project we face has issues, challenging terrain, complex negotiations with First Nations and other stakeholders.”

These challenges make updating even seemingly small sections very expensive. There are currently 335 kilometres of the TransCanada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border and currently only 13 per cent is four-laned, although an additional 10 per cent is currently in the planning or development stages.

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By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

The little unborn baby that touched the hearts of so many in the community passed away two days after being born.

Little Baby Ollie, the son of Brianna and Chad McLellan of Salmon Arm, died on Wednesday, July 15 in his parents’ arms in BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Ollie was suffering from a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which meant his abdominal organs had pushed into his chest cavity.

His little heart has been pushed to one side and there was little space left for his

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On Friday, July 10, Brianna was induced following a health complication.

After a long labour, Ollie was born on Monday, July 13 by emergency cesarean section.

Brianna’s sister and Ollie’s aunt, Deidra Staley, told the Observer that the doctors did everything they could for Ollie, but his oxygen absorption rates had been too low for too long, which was leading to organ and brain damage.

She stresses that she and her family are extremely grateful for all the community support.

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Mechanic the class of the field A North OkanaganShuswap School District #83 mechanic, Mike Brasseur, has won top spot in a B.C. challenge to spot defects on school buses.

Brasseur took part in the first ever Association of School Transportation Services of B.C. skills competition, which was held in conjunction with the association’s annual conference held July 7-10 at Sun Peaks.

He explains there were two skills competitions at the conference which ran on two separate days. The first was testing technician skills, where mechanics were tested on hands-on and mechanical knowledge.

This event was won by a mechanic from Kamloops.

The second competition was for inspecting school buses. Participants had to identify defects in three different buses. The first was defects in the interior of the bus, the second was exterior defects and

the third was undercarriage/wheel/tire defects.

Those in the challenge were only allowed 15 minutes per bus.

“It was a short time frame to inspect the buses,” laughs Brasseur.

“Usually I take a couple of days to do a good job inspecting and fixing defects in a school bus.”

Brasseur had no clue that he had won. As a matter of fact, he was going to skip the wrapup banquet and awards and get home but he said several people told him he should stay since the meal was already paid for.

“I decided I’d better. I had no clue.”

Brasseur said finding out he won was a little overwhelming. “Usually I’m in the background, working away in the shop.”

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A flood hazard risk assessment for the city is inching closer.

Urban Systems Ltd. of Kamloops has been awarded the contract to complete a request for proposals to companies who would like to bid on a flood hazard risk assessment for the city.

The award came to city council because staff chose the highest of three quotes in choosing Urban Systems’ $9,800 contract.

The lowest bid was $8,800 from a Salmon Arm company.

The decision was based not only on project cost, but also on methodology and

project team. The staff report states Urban Systems received “strong scoring in team composition and experience, presentation and reporting, past performance with the city, and a very clear understanding of the deliverables.”

Coun. Alan Harrison said he agreed with staff in choosing the experience and expertise of Urban Systems.

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Fresh produce: Samrana Abid, of Summer Farms from Coldstream, adjusts a display of cherries at the Salmon Arm Farm and Craft Market on Friday, July 3.

More reasons to market

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Enjoy local fruit and produce – and maybe a resort getaway.

Until the end of the month, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, which includes the Shuswap Farm & Craft Market in Salmon Arm, plus Blind Bay Farmers’ Market, Chase Farm & Craft Market and Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market, is offering a Meet My Market promotion.

Residents are invited to bring a friend to their favourite farmers’ market this month, fill out a ballot and enter to win a threenight getaway for two to Sparkling Hill Resort on the outskirts of Vernon.

Gene Bailey, manager of the Shuswap farmers’ market, is all for the idea.

“Definitely, it’s getting people who don’t normally attend markets to come down and see what’s available… Then they can reap the benefits of local fruit and produce,” he says.

The ballots will be under the tent set up in the middle of the market in Salmon Arm. The market runs Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Rainbow Glass parking lot behind Centenoka Park Mall.

Also participating in Salmon Arm is the Shuswap Family Resource Centre.

Executive director Patti Thurston says the resource centre is in its second year of a three-year pilot program, where families and seniors can apply to take part.

Participants receive coupons worth $15 each week to shop at the farmers’ market.

She said there’s a waitlist, as the people who were on the program last year came back and applied this year, plus there are new people applying all the time.

“It’s very, very, very popular, she said.”

Along with bringing a friend to the market and filling out a ballot, you’re also invited to

take a photo at your favourite farmers’ market and post it on social media, tagging @bcfarmersmarket and adding #MeetMyMarket to enter. If you’re not on Instagram or Twitter, you can enter via Facebook on the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets page at: www.facebook.com/BCAFM. All entries will be automatically entered to win one of two grand prizes – the three-night getaway plus wine touring for two to the resort. Social media entrants will also be eligible to win one of the weekly random prize draws for $50 to spend at the farmers’ market of their choice.

Across the province, more than 125 farmers’ markets offer an abundance of locally grown food and locally made goods, along with community fun including live music, children’s activities, cooking classes, artisan workshops and a place for neighbourhoods to come together.

Councillor looks to add teeth to dog bylaw Hotdogs might be mentioned in a future Salmon Arm bylaw.

Coun. Tim Lavery would like the city to consider amending its dog control bylaw to

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He told council he’s been contacted by a couple of residents with concerns about such treatment and he un-

derstands the City of Penticton, for one, has tweaked its control bylaw to address the situation. He said he doesn’t expect the change to happen soon, but when

the bylaw is updated perhaps the issue could be included. He added he knows having the resources for enforcement is always a consideration.

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Up and over: Salmon Arm’s Glynis Sim, right, completes a water jump in the girls 2,000-metre steeplechase final

on day three of the IAAF World Youth Championships on July 17 at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, Colombia.

Sim smashes personal best She has proven herself at all levels of competition, most recently at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia last weekend.

Representing Canada, Glynis Sim finished sixth in the the 2,000-metre steeplechase final, and shattered her personal best time by seven seconds with a time of 6:45:58.

Overall, 31 competitors from 22 coun-

tries competed in the 2,000-m women’s steeplechase event.

Sim ran in the second of two heats finishing fifth, with a time of 6:59.10, qualifying in the 10th spot out of 15 available.

Two days later, in the final, Sim ran the race of her life, finishing only 10 seconds off the podium.

She said before heading to Cali, her goal was to set a new personal best.

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Overall Canada finished 14th in the points standings and 22nd in the medal standings with two silver and one bronze medal.

In total, 1,424 athletes from 156 countries competed in the ninth edition of the youth championships.

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The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have added to their coaching staff. Troy Mick, general manager, announced the addition of Salmon Arm native Brooks Christensen to their coaching staff for the upcoming 2015-2016 season.

Christensen is no stranger to Jr. hockey as he was a prolific goal scorer in the KIJHL. In 189 games split between Princeton and Revelstoke, he amassed 62 goals and 110 assists for a total of 172 points, to go along with 274 penalty minutes.

“Our coaching staff is looking forTroy ward to working Mick with Brooks. He ’BACKS GM is very passionate about our team and community and he will oversee our team’s video and analytics, as well as helping out with skill development,” said Mick.

As a local minor hockey grad, Christensen is excited to give back to the game.

“I’m very excited to be joining the Silverbacks and working with Brandon (West) and Misko (Antisin). I had the opportunity to help them at spring camp and really enjoyed working with them. I’m looking forward to helping my hometown team win a championship,” said Christensen.

The Silverbacks are gearing up for their main camp, which will kickoff on Aug. 24, before playing six exhibition games against Langley, Vernon and West Kelowna starting on Aug. 26 at the Shaw Centre.

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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.

Circus, Circus Momentum Gymnastics is offering a crazy fun week filled with gymnastics, games and challenges all geared to a circus and carnival theme.

The camps will run Aug. 10-14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Juggling, crazy races, crafts, carnival games, and face painting are just some of the activities and fun that will be had. The cost for the five-day camp is $125.

Register for Terry Fox Run The 35th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run is just two months away, and registration is now open. The run will take place on Sunday, Sept.

20 at 10 a.m., starting and finishing at Blackburn Park. There will be two-, four- and 10-kilometre distances. To register, visit www.terryfox.org/ Run/_BritishColumbia_.html.

Shore ‘N’ Score Cup Registration for the second annual Shore ‘N’ score cup will remain open until Aug. 9. The tournament will run Aug. 25-26, and each team registered will be guaranteed three games.

The cost for U13 and U14 teams is $325, and $375 for the U15 and older teams. For further information, contact tournament director Kevin Harrison at exdirector@shuswapsoccer.com.

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Bridge results The results for the Cedar Heights Duplicate Bridge Club for Wednesday, July 15 are as follows: in first was Peter Budda and Carol McGregor, in second was Fred Viehoffer and Graham Skinner and in third was Don Sillars and Jim Allison.

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Bantam Outlaws capture silver In the past: Midget Outlaws move on, put appeal behind them.

The Shuswap Outlaws Bantam box lacrosse team are returning home with silver hardware.

The Outlaws battled with the Campbell River Ravens for the Bantam B box lacrosse provincial title in Kelowna last Sunday.

Over the four-day tournament the Outlaws played a total of five games, including the final.

In the first game of the round robin, Shuswap easily defeated the Langley Thunder 9-2.

Fatigue set in for the Outlaws in their second game of the day versus the Juan de Fuca Whalers.

The game was closely contested, but the Whalers out-shot the Outlaws 8-5.

The following day,

Shuswap regained their composure, seeing off the Coquitlam Adanac 6-3.

The Outlaws two wins in the round robin was good enough to advance them into the semi-finals.

The Prince George Posse was unable to match the offensive output of the Outlaws in the semi-final. Shuswap edged the Posse 5-4, booking a spot in the finals against Campbell River.

Following the tournament, two of the Shuswap Outlaws players were awarded for their play at the recognition ceremonies held at the Prospera Place Arena.

Jorge Arrazola-Sam earned a Team Warrior Award, and Mitchell Brown earned the Team All Star Award.

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Silver medalists: Back row from left: head coach Chad Phil-

lips, Matt Campbell, Jonah Hector, Taylor Webster-Locke, Brandon Jacobsen, Jaron Bootsma, Mitchell Brown, Damian Earl, Brayden Haskell, Devon Baird, Devon Sagh, Jorge Arrazola-Sam, Bottom row from left- Aidan Chan, Jacob Tudan, Colton Irmen, Brayden Costa and goalie- Mason Buzzell.

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The Shuswap Outlaws Midget box lacrosse team is prepped and ready to head to Prince George for the Midget provincials.

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championships against Merritt and the appeal to have the decision overturned, the Outlaws are poised to return home with some hardware. The Outlaws will face off in three

round robin games against the Ridge Meadows Burrads, from Maple Ridge, the New Westminster Salmonbellies and the Peninsula Warriors, from Victoria.

Sockeyes victorious at home For the 10th consecutive year, the Salmon Arm Sockeyes swim club placed first overall at their annual swim meet at the SASCU Rec centre last weekend.

The Sockeyes had top points in both girls and boys categories.

Novice and veteran swimmers alike showed great focus and technical improvements.

Aggregates were awarded for the highest point scorers in each division.

In division two girls, Abby Bushell won her first aggregate, a silver.

For boys division two, Sam Calkins won bronze while Eric Moore won gold.

Rowan Trow placed third for division three boys and Matthew

Bushell placed second.

In division four, Keeya Corbett earned silver for the girls while Jaime Trow placed second for the boys.

In division five girls, Emma Levins won bronze.

For the division five boys, Tyler Bushell took bronze.

In division six, Tricia Fair won gold for the girls while Benjamin Novakowski placed third and Matthew Nesdoly placed second for the boys.

In division seven, Eliza-Jane Kitchen won gold for the girls and Brayden Gilliam earned a silver for the boys.

In OCAT 1, Emma Gyimesi placed first, while Chantal Jeffrey took gold in OCAT 2.

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Backstroke: Salmon Arm Sockeyes’ Brayden Gilliam competes

in the boys 100-metre backstroke during the team’s swim meet at the SASCU Rec Centre pool on Sunday, July 19.

Bree Cooper won bronze in girls division eight.

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Battle on the pitch Gemma Kennedy, left, playing for Germany and Claire Marino, playing for China, go head to head in a battle for possession during a friendly match on the final day of the Girls Only Soccer Camp at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields.

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Shuswap Salsa win inaugural cup Shuswap Salsa danced their way to lifting the inaugural SilverBoot 7 on 7 Tournament title last Sunday at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Field.

The tournament hosted four competitive adult teams from around the Shuswap.

Things didn’t look good in Shuswap’s opening game of the tournament.

They faced, Abbott’s and Friends FC, who easily doubled up Salsa with a 10-5 win.

After the rocky start to the tournament, Salsa regained their composure and under the lights, dominated their next two opponents, as they looked to carry their momentum into the final.

“The boys really rallied together, and we rode the momentum into the all-Salmon Arm final,” said Chad Forman, Shuswap Salsa striker.

Shuswap fell behind early in the final against fellow Salmon Arm team Abbott’s and Friends FC. Not long after Abbott’s and Friends FC took the lead, Salsa worked the ball around the field and knotted the game, at one a piece, thanks to clever team play that started in their half.

Both teams traded goals once again, before Shuswap opened the flood gates. The score at half saw Shuswap Salsa hold a 5-2 lead.

“In tournament games like this the winner is usually the team that is hottest at the time.”

In the heat of the afternoon the Shuswap Salsa remained cool and won the game, hoisting the inaugural SilverBoot championship.

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Shot on target: Shuswap Salsa striker Chad Forman takes a shot on net during the final match in the SilverBoot tournament at SASCU Little Mountain Sports Fields on Sunday, July 19.

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Feel the power of Flamenco Dancer Lia Grainger was once a collegiatelevel basketball player in her hometown of Vancouver, and then an award-winning journalist.

But she threw it all away to become a professional flamenco dancer, a feat that once seemed impossible for the 6-2 blond-haired, greeneyed Canadian.

No sooner had Dennis Duffin graduated with a PhD in Astrophysics from McMaster University, he left Ontario to pursue his love of flamenco and went to live in Seville, Spain to study guitar with the best in the world.

The two artists who are behind Fin de Fiesta Flamenco turned their backs on “normal” lives in order to devote themselves entirely to their true passion, flamenco. Today, they spend as much time in Spain as they do in Canada. They aren’t the only foreigners to make this move. Seville is populated by almost as many flamenco students as tourists. There are dancers and guitarists, young and old, from all around the world who have chosen to give up everything and move to Spain to commit themselves full-time to the study and performance of flamenco.

In 2012, Grainger decided to bring this Spanish inspiration to Canadian soil by forming Fin de Fiesta, an ensemble of esteemed Canadian and American flamenco artists who divide their time between North America and Seville. Fin de Fiesta has been presenting electric performances with a wide range of guest artists at festivals and theatres across the continent ever since.

On this, their first B.C. tour, Grainger and Duffin (who is also a member of Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated band Ventanas) will be joined by Los

Angeles-based singer Daniel Azcarate, who has been making waves in Seville in recent years, performing to rave reviews at the flamenco city’s famed local clubs and theatres.

Performing with them will be British Columbia flamenco dance sensation Michelle Harding, who has been wowing audiences for years as both a soloist and member of Vancouver‘s Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre.

Another well-respected Vancouver dancer, choreographer and teacher Maria Avila will also join them for several dates.

Grainger began her career dancing with Harding in Vancouver and met Avila while they were both living and studying in Seville. All three dancers share a similar physique unusual for flamenco – tall and slender – and all three embrace an aggressive and precise esthetic.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing the music and dance of Spain to B.C.,” says Grainger. “We’ve worked so hard in Spain to create this work, and I feel lucky to be able to perform it in my home city, and in the places I visited and loved as a child.”

The name Fin de Fiesta translates as “end of the party,” a reference to the open jam session that happens at the end of a traditional flamenco show in Spain. This is when the true improvisational and spirited nature of flamenco shows itself. It is this lively spirit – unpredictable and unrestrained – that inspires their work.

With the help of an Ontario Arts Council Grant, members of Fin de Fiesta have been hard at work recently in Spain, planning their current production. With choreographic inspiration from maestra Manuela Rios and maestro Manuel Betanzos, principal bailaora Grainger has been working with Duffin and Azcarate to create “suerte,”or luck.

This production examines questions that are fundamental to any artist: What comes to us by chance? What comes to us because we choose it? Does destiny exist?

Fin de fiesta takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at Shuswap Theatre. Tickets are available for $17 in advance at www.findefiestaflamenco.com, or $20 at the door.

Fire of flamenco: Trained in Seville, Spain, Vancouver dancer Lia Grainger and her troupe Fin de Fiesta will perform their new production, Suerte, at Shuswap Theatre on Aug. 8

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This exciting new event, will provide theatregoers with a weekend of short plays, live music, and a rich and stimulating café atmosphere.

Plays will be performed from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 24 to 26.

In between performances, theatregoers can enjoy music, delicious food and licensed drinks on the patio.

Four theatre productions originate in the Shuswap and three come from the Okanagan and beyond.

They include: • A Bench at the Edge – Red Wagon Theatre (Shuswap), Friday 2 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.

A multiple awardwinning dramatic comedy in the style of theatre of the absurd. A man sits on a bench at the edge of the abyss.

A second man arrives.

How did they come to be here? What has drawn them to the edge? Adult themes.

• Bed Among the Lentils – Nina Dickins (Shuswap), Friday 4 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. A delightful onewoman show starring Nina Dickins. Susan,

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Temperatures may be on the high side, but the music is hotter.

Victoria blues legend’s Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band is still burnin’ it up.

They will be performing their sizzling brand of music Thursday, July 23 at the Wicked Spoon Tap and Grill.

Formed in 1978 in Victoria, Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band started out playing various local pubs and dance halls and on the Gulf Islands.

In 1980 the band released their debut album of mostly original tunes.

The album was produced by Powder Blues’ Tom Lavin in his Blue Wave studios in Vancouver.

After some very strong sales, the band was signed to RCA Records and in 1982 released their second CD Here Comes Another.

The band toured across the country and opened shows for the likes of Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield and Koko Taylor, among others.

Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band dissolved in 1983 and everyone went their separate ways.

But, about 15 years ago, Hank Lionhart aka Uncle Wiggly, called up the other members of the band with the idea of doing an annual reunion tour.

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Last year, the nowretired musicians in their 60s all agreed to play full-time and are beginning a tour.

The tour features all the original members – Hank Lionhart performing lead vocals, Norm “the Doctor” Piercy on bass, Mark “Westcoast” Comerford on guitar, Dave “the Duck” Rowse on sax, Brent “Watermelon” Hutchinson on sax.

On drums replacing the original drummer Mark Johnson is Tyler “Kid Cadillac” Piercy.

Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band was inducted into the Victoria Music Hall of Fame in 2011 as the Most Influential Blues Group from 1950 to 1979.

In August 2013 they released a brand new CD Still Burnnin It Up. This is the band’s

first new CD In more than 30 years.

It is the culmination of a few treasured covers by the likes of Howlin Wolf, a major influence when the band was first formed, as well as the Bo Diddley classic Diddley Daddy and some new and previously unrecorded originals.

The band won the Memphis Blues Challenge in White Rock in July 2014, earning the right to represent B.C. at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2015.

Out of 280 bands from around the world, the band made it to the quarterfinals.

“It was a wonderful experience and we would love to go again,” says Lionhart.

“We came back from

The music begins at 7 p.m. in the amphitheatre.

Listen to great favourites performed by Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. They will also be performing their entertaining ‘Cowboy’ segment, which is always a huge hit with audiences.

The “Sons of the Louisiana Hayride” is sponsored by Crannog Ales, Save-on-Foods,

Gort’s Gouda Cheese and Askew’s Foods.

This is one show that you will not want to miss this summer.

Tickets are $40 and are on sale at Save on Foods, R.J. Haney Heritage Village by calling 250-832-5243.

Limited seating is available, so don’t be disappointed and get your tickets early.

For more information call 250-8325243.

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Enjoy a gourmet burger with all the fixings and a beer, while enjoying the music provided by the “Sons of the Louisiana Hayride.

This entertaining all-ages evening starts with burgers and beer that will be served at 5:30 p.m.

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): YSaturn settles your fiery energy early in the week, as you take some sensible and well-considered action. Then the Sun and Mercury both move into your self-expression zone mid-week, so it’s the perfect time to connect with your creative muse. But things take a nose-dive on the weekend when the rebellious Mars/Uranus square sees you acting like a wild Ram on steroids.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love, family and duty are linked, so accept what you need to do with a smile. When it comes to a troubled relationship, there’s no substitute for sitting down and have a long chat with the person involved. If you see things from their point of view, it will certainly help.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The early week Sun/Saturn trine helps ground your flighty mercurial mind. If you have to speak in front of a group of people [at work or within your local community] then make sure you’ve done your homework and have something substantial to say. Saturn also urges you to be more responsible about your physical wellbeing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A steady-as-she-goes approach sees a relationship with a child, teenager or friend improve early in the week. Don’t undo all your good work on the weekend though, when unpredictable moods or precarious actions could upset the apple-cart all over again. Motivation and good intentions are high but don’t promise more time, expertise [or money] than you can actually provide.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stop running around in a mad Leo fluster and instead, focus on stabilising a shaky family situation with some practical solutions. The Sun/ Saturn trine also sees others viewing you in a more professional and serious way. Plus DIY, real estate and research projects are favoured, as you tackle things in a careful and methodical fashion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’ll be plenty of phone calls, emails, texts, tweets and snail mail early in the week – mostly to do with work. Your mind is at its disciplined best as you multi-task like a pro, plus handle a perceived communication problem in a positive and professional way.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Luxury-loving Librans – you love to shop til you drop! But this week, when you’re thinking about making an expensive purchase, don’t rush - take your time. With Venus [your ruling planet] moving backwards [from Saturday until September 6] expect some romantic hiccups over the following six weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The planets are giving you a professional power surge but don’t overdo it Scorpio!

You’re confident about your abilities but that must be tempered with a consultative approach, a touch of humility and a willingness to learn. It would be best not to pre-plan things too precisely on the weekend, as people will be unpredictable and plans are likely to change at the last minute.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be difficult to get the ducks all lined up at work this week but, if you are patient and persistent [not your Sagittarian strengths] then you’ll make slow but steady progress. Being extra cooperative with colleagues, clients or customers could also lead to long-term rewards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stop worrying about the state of the world and just get on with things Capricorn! A combination of Saturnine productivity and sparky creativity will really take you places early in the week. In fact, the harder you work – and the more creatively you think – the luckier you’ll be. So get motivated, and get moving.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Business and financial transactions are favoured. Aquarians prefer to improvise but, the more practical and organised you are early in the week, the better the outcome will be. With your ruling planet Uranus squaring Mars, you’re in a rebellious and impatient mood on the weekend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You need to be clear and straightforward in your dealings with others – no Piscean pussy-footing around! Communicating with a child, teenager or friend should be pleasant and productive early in the week, as the Sun and Saturn boost motivation and steady overblown emotions. But things continue to be unpredictable financially. No money one moment and unexpected cash the next!

Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

(For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

“Like I said, if you want me to dig, get me a left-handed shovel.”

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Coming Events LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH is hosting casual times of music, worship and a short talk on the Patio outside our office at 331-4th St. NE (kitty corner to Tim Horton’s downtown) You are welcome to join us from 6:30-7:30 pm during July and August. Space is limited so make sure you arrive early.

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BINKLEY, ROSS 1917 - 2015 We regret to announce the passing of Ross Binkley on July 11, 2015 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm at the age of 97.

Ross was born in L’Isle Verte, Quebec July 16, 1917. He was one of eleven children. Four girls and 6 boys. His mother Amanda (Caron) and father Auguste Beaulieu moved from Lewiston, Maine, USA to settle on a farm in L’Isle Verte.

In 1945 Ross worked for the PFRA in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan for 8 years. In 1951 he married Ida (Beaulieu) in Winnipeg Manitoba. With 3 young children the family moved to different places. He became an operating engineer/ heavy equipment operator. In 1962 started work in the compressor house at the WAC Bennett dam in Hudson Hope, BC. The family enjoyed a trip to see expo 67 in Montreal. After the completion of the dam in 1969 moved to Craigellachie, BC, where he bought a 26 acre property with an older log house. He started a small logging business with a D-9 cat. He sold the place in 1971 and bought Tappen Esso Service that he operated that for 7 years until 1978. He retired to the Gleneden area where he bought an acre and built a house. Wife Ida passed away in 1983 from leukemia. He met Mae (Walker) his second partner and they enjoyed travel to Alaska and east. He was a good bowler and got numerous trophies. Mae passed away in 2008.

Ross was predeceased by his parents, his brothers: Sylvio, Lujay, Henri, Armand, Willie, Wilfred; sisters: Cecile, Blanche, Antoinette (passed May 17/2015); his wife Ida, his son Raymond (2005), son Richard (2010). He is survived by his sister Anna (Raymond Morin), daughter Paulette, grandchildren Ryley and Raylee, and many nieces and nephews.

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 Email condolences and share memories of Ross through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices. com.

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PIGGOTT, HOWARD JAMES March 23, 1916 - July 4, 2015 We joyfully celebrate the life of Howard Piggott. Over 99 years ago he was born on a farm in Saskatchewan; sadly he lost his mom when he was four. He left school in 1930, helped his dad on the farm until 1935 when he started jumping the freights to find various jobs across the prairies, BC and Ontario. He recalled having many freezing rides in the boxcars and the long, cold waits between trains.

In 1941, he joined the army and was in the military police before being deployed to Italy. There he was a dispatch rider on the Hitler line. Before returning home he saw much of Europe and visited relatives in England.

Back home he started working in the sheet metal business, and in 1957 moved to BC and was partner in Salmon Arm Sheet Metal. Every fall they put a memorable float into the parade. His homemade wine won many ribbons at the fair, and it was greatly appreciated by family and friends.

Howard was a volunteer S.A. fireman (1960 – 1980) and served as a fire chief. He made many lasting friendships through this and also through curling.

His rink started entering the BC Plumber’s bonspiel when he was 50 and he continued to participate for the next 45 years. The Plumber’s parties were legendary. Right, Jerry?

He was predeceased by his two lovely wives; Vi (1977) and Marion (2006). Also, by his brother Doug (Bug), stepdaughter Delores, niece Clio, sister-in-law Pat and stepmother Ivy. He is survived by his brother James (The Kid), sisterin-law Dot, granddaughters Vivian and Diane, nieces Gale, Charm, June, Darla and Ann. Nephews Bill, Wes and Howard. Two great grandchildren, 22 great nieces and nephews, and 32 great-great nieces and nephews.

Besides the dirty 30’s and war, Howard survived being shot in the head at 20, a serious logging accident in BC, and falling down the stairs at 93. He never had a broken bone.

Howard was always optimistic and lived very much in the present. He was generous with his time and skills. He enjoyed physical activities and swam every morning for the last 35 years. Love of cats was the one constant in his life.

We would like to thank the volunteers at the Stroke Recovery for including him in their meetings for so many years, it was the highlight of his week.

The day before the stroke, you may have seen this independent man, with the long white hair, sitting on his scooter near Tim Horton’s uptown, watching traffic and enjoying the hot sun.

We miss him.

Email condolences may be sent through Howard’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

LUTZ, DANIEL JAMES Daniel James Lutz passed away at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the age of 53 years.

Dan was born in Enderby, BC on May 31, 1962 and had been a life time resident of Enderby. He worked in the family business, SAENA Electronics, and, in the early 1990’s began working at Cardinal Rentals in Salmon Arm. Dan loved people and considered everyone he met a good friend.

Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Korine; two children, Andrew and Kristen; two sisters, Candy (Greg) Schley of Enderby and Betty (Gil) Phillips of Red Deer; and his nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses,115 George Street, Enderby, BC on 25 July, 2015 at 1:00 pm Online condolences can be sent through Dan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. GORDON ASKEW 1926 – 2015 Gordon passed away July 15, 2015 at 89 years of age. Gordon was born in Kamloops, BC to Richard and Mary Askew on April 1, 1926. In 1931 the family moved to Salmon Arm, BC. Gordon at an early age began working in the family business, the Salmon Arm Meat and Produce Co. Ltd. until 1942 when he went to Kamloops to exchange jobs with his brother David every two years at the Shamrock Meat Market until 1948 when he returned to Salmon Arm. In 1949 Gordon married June Hulet. They had two sons Arthur Rodney and Wallace Gordon. Gordon left the family business in 1955 and started buying cattle on his own. In 1965 Gordon went to work for Armor and Company in St. Joseph Missouri. He was transferred to Denver, Colorado in 1966. In 1967 he moved to McCook, Nebraska to work for Platte Valley Pack. He was transferred to Cozad, Nebraska in 1975 to fill the position of head buyer.

Gordon retired in 1988 and moved to Nelson, BC. In 2003 he moved back to Salmon Arm, BC. He was predeceased by a son, Wallace, brothers Lloyd, Donald and David and sisters Margery Morrison, Marion Matychuck and Winnifred Litzenburger.

He is survived by June his wife of 65 years his son Arthur (Wendy) of Salmon Arm, sister Doreen English of Powell River, BC, grandsons Warren (Emily) and Ryan Askew of Salmon Arm, BC and a granddaughter Michele Anderson of Langley, BC as well as many nieces and nephews.

Gordon kept busy with his coin collection, golfing, curling, bowling and cross country skiing. He is an honorary member of Boys Ranch in Nebraska and Charter Member of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossroads Free Methodist Church Saturday July 25 at 1pm with Pastor George O.P. Fleming officiating. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice may be made.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Gordon’s obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.

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School District No. 22 (Vernon) DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

School District No.22 (Vernon) invites applications for the position of Director of Facilities whose main focus will be ensuring buildings, grounds and other facilities are well maintained to enable the delivery of educational programs and services. Reporting to the SecretaryTreasurer, this position is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the facilities department including capital planning, facilities, grounds, custodial, and Health & Safety services for the School District.

Additionally, the Director needs the vision to develop the department’s strategic and operational plans. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, trades qualification, or a degree related to construction or facilities management along with significant experience in facilities leadership, budgetary process, experience in related Health & Safety Issues, fire safety and security procedures, and construction and maintenance management in a unionized environment.

A complete job description is available on the district website www.sd22.bc.ca. Resumés, including references and a statement of your leadership philosophy must be received by the undersigned by 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Please include a reference from your current supervisor.

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LANPHEAR, PHYLLIS KATHLEEN On Sunday July 12, 2015 Mrs. Phyllis Kathleen Lanphear of Chase passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in Abbotsford.

Phyllis was born on Sept. 22, 1919 in Moose Jaw Sask. She was predeceased by Vic, her loving husband of 64 years, in January 2007. She is survived by her son Keith (Pat) of Abbotsford; daughters Sharon (Rod) Johnston of Kelowna and Cindy Lanphear of Coquitlam, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, Dave (Wendy) (Matthew & Megan) Lanphear, Lisa (Brad) (Riley & Jaxson) Klatt, Susan (Stu) (Parker & Maggie) McMurchy, Alex (Amanda) (Addison, Kelsey & Cade) Johnston, Amy (Kevin) (Abbey & Mackenzie) Stobo and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis met Vic during the war and they were married in Sept 1942. They travelled around the province a bit as Vic worked for the CPR. They moved to Chase in March 1951 where they raised their family. Phyllis worked in various jobs including a correspondent for the Kamloops Daily News, a receptionist in the doctor’s office and a clerk for Chase Drugs. Phyllis was very active in the Anglican Church and with the Royal Canadian Legion. She and Vic received the “Citizen of the Year” award in 1999 for their years of involvement in the community and as Mr. and Mrs. Claus at many school and community events. She had an infectious sense of humour and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held in Chase at a later date.

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BARNARD, FRANK DOUGLAS We regret to announce the Passing of Frank Douglas Barnard at his home in Blind Bay on July 14, 2015 at the age of 92. Frank passed peacefully in his sleep at 2:04 a.m. Arrangements are through Bowers Funeral Service and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation.

Frank was born on October 22, 1922 in Chase. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Christine Barnard and his wife of 52 years, Muriel. Frank’s father and grandfather were two of the original homesteaders settling in Blind bay in 1905. He is survived by his son David, daughter-in- law Micheline Houle, four grandchildren, Brett, Sian, Kirsten, and Adrie, and by two great grandchildren, Jace and Kenzie.

Frank dedicated his life to work, his garden, his cats, and his family. His passion was forestry, and in particular the regeneration of the forest land base.

His contributions in this field were not insignificant.

He will be missed by his community, his friends and his family.

A Celebration of Frank’s life was held at the Blind Bay Hall on Tuesday July 21, 2015.

On line condolences may be sent through Frank’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947.

Whether you’re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program.

For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Capreece Bowers, Celebrant & Clinical Counsellor

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440 - 10th Street SW (PO Box 388) Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N5

250-832-2223

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Production Workers MAAX Bath Inc. is a leading North American Manufacturer of award winning bathroom products for the residential housing market.

The successful applicant will be safety orientated, possess a great attitude and desire to be part of a winning team. You will be responsible for meeting daily production numbers in a fast paced, physically demanding environment. • Experience is an asset but not necessary. • Must be able to wear a respirator. • Shift work – 2 weeks of day shift and 2 weeks afternoon shift.

We offer full-time opportunity and $15+/hour to start.

Benefits/pension package after probationary period.

Please apply to: Tricia Deere, Human Resource Advisor Fax: (1)250-546-3755 or e-mail: Patricia.Deere@maax.com

CANADIAN TIRE Salmon Arm Location IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMÉS FOR A

TIRE INSTALLER/ LUBE TECHNICIAN

Do you have experience in automotive repair?

Must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Experience is an asset.

WE PROVIDE: • Competitive wages & benefits • Extensive training program • Profit Sharing Apply in person and drop off your resumÊ to:

Food and Beverage Services Worker The Shuswap Recreation Society is seeking applications for part-time concession workers at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. Reporting to the Food Services Manager, concession workers are expected to provide a high level of food quality and customer service to the patrons and visitors at the Shaw Centre. The shifts will involve evening and weekend work and is seasonal. Position details are as follows: • Customer Service; • Basic food preparation; • Cash handling; • Inventory counts; • Cleaning; • Compliance with designated policies and procedures; Candidates will be required to obtain a “Foodsafeâ€? certificate prior to starting work.

Please drop off resumes in person to the SASCU Recreation Centre in Salmon Arm or fax to (250) 833-4656

The Auto Service Desk #300 - 1151 10th Ave. S.W. Salmon Arm, B.C.

e-mail: servicemgr@ctc482.ca

Braby Motors is searching for a full time JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. 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 BRABY MOTORS OFFERS: -Excellent wage & benefits packages -Performance incentives

Employment

Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Alternative Health

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 EXPERIENCED MECHANIC for busy Salmon Arm Shop, PT, flexible hours, email resume: firstkt@live.ca or fax (250)832-4667

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

SEEKING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT FIELD TECHNICIAN The CSRD is now accepting applications for an Operations Management Field Technician for its Salmon $rm ofÂżce The position offered is a full time, permanent position covered in the C83( /ocal Collective $greement The Operations Management Field Technician will be responsible for assisting with the overall da\ to da\ Âżeld worN of the CSRDÂśs utilit\ systems, water, sewer and street lighting, and may be asNed to assist with the operation of landÂżlls, transfers stations and other services, by coordinating ongoing and capital projects, reviewing compliance with CSRD service contracts including quality assurance and control, and the acquisition and entry of technical data $pplications will be treated as conÂżdential and must be received by 4 pm, Monday, July 27, 2 ,nterested applicants must send a letter of interest and resumĂŠ to: Emily Johnson E[ecutive $ssistant ConÂżdential Secretary Columbia Shuswap Regional District 555 Harbourfront Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1 or email: ejohnson#csrd bc ca To Âżnd out more about these positions visit the CSRD website: www csrd bc ca news notices opportunities careers Applications will be treated as conÂżdential We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca

555 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm, BC PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 250.832.8194 | Toll Free 1.888.248.2773

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

PT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr. Email resume: salmonarmca@hotmail.com

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

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

250-832-0707

-Management support -Specialized training available

To distribute the Shuswap Market & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE SALMON ARM -18th/16 St. NE -27 St/28 St NE -1 Routes in Raven Sub -Auto Rd & 20th St. SE -SICAMOUS -Mara Lakeview MHP CHASE -Cottonwood School area -Brooke Drive -Juniper St/Larch St. Call Valerie 250-832-2131

The link to your community

-Modern shop and equipment

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

Farm Services

Farm Services

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• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

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

Financial Services

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 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

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

Misc Services

Home & Yard

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

250-253-4663

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Auctions

Garage Sales

Homes Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

ESTATE AUCTION-Antique cars, tractors, 5th wheel RV, tools & more. Grindrod, BC, Sat, July 25th, 11am. View photos and info doddsauction.com or call 250-545-3259.

MOVING Sale. Saturday, July 25. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. #23171-17 Street SE. Furniture, decor and more.

WANT to rent or buy 5-7 acres with home. Widow Christian lady (1-403)934-4788

1/Bdrm across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, No pets.

Ref’s required. $710/mo.

Call 250-833-0420 after 6pm.

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

Parkinson’s Support Group Garage Sale 1290 20Ave. SW, Salmon Arm July 25, 9am-3pm TAPPEN: 674 Bolton Rd, Sat/Sun, July 25 & 26, 8-3, hshold items, crafts, books, collectibles. Everything priced to sell. No early birds.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

www.pitch-in.ca

$200 & Under DANA Douglas hospital/home air mattress, 1yr. old, 36x80, $325 now $165 (250)835-8494

Fruit & Vegetables STRAWBERRIES, raspberries, blackberries, cherries (250)832-5398 2250 40St SE

Garage Sales 180 10 St. SE (off Okanagan Ave) Sat July 25 & Sun 26, 8-2, No Early Birds Please.

2 FAMILY 421- 7St. SE. (corner of 4Ave & 7St off lane at rear) Sat July 25 & Sun July 26, 8-2:30. Antiques, ornaments, collectibles, books, camping items, some furniture.

Caravans West RV Resort Annual Garage Sale Sat. August 1, 10 am-1 pm 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Scotch Creek.

-Shop on our Rodeo Dr., plus view the various properties that are for sale.

-Concession at the clubhouse & Facility tours available.

-Front side pedestrian gate open. Parking in front of office GARAGE Sale! 1241 25th Ave SW (The Ridge) Sat July 18 from 8am-2pm (No Early birds)

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

Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM level entry, walk to town, NS, NP $575/mo. + util adult orient. (250)833-6400

Sport Utility Vehicle

CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx.

40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118

Misc. Wanted

BRIGHT 1 bdrm apt. available immediately. Central location.

45+. $725/mo. Phone 250832-6490 BRIGHT 2 bdrm apt. available Aug 1. Central location. 45+. $825/mo. Ph 250-832-6490

Sport Utility Vehicle

Extended warranty.

AWD, V6, satellite radio, remote start, trailer hitch, air, cruise, all weather floor mats, 2 sets Michelin tires on rims, 96,800 kms.

Asking $14,995.

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

14’ Lund w/25Hp Yamaha w/trailer. Bdrm suite, large sofa & chair, twin beds, queen bed, much more. sold house/ moving/ offers freebies.

(250)955-2120

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.

3BDRM. apt. above shop, avail. Aug 1, NS, no dogs, $1200/mo. + util., refs req’d (250)832-6911 (250)804-8421

2010 Ford Escape XLT

Misc. for Sale

Auctions

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Dodd

Auctions

AUCTION Dodds

WANTED: Free fill, not too rocky, not too much.

(250)832-6765

SATURDAY JULY 25 • 11:00 A.M.

Real Estate

357 OLD SICAMOUS RD, GRINDROD, BC

Business for Sale

Acting on the instructions of Grace Hartwig, Dodds will Auction the Estate items of her late husband.

Partial list includes: 1926 Model T, 1928 Model A, 1956 Merc 1 Ton In-frame Off Restoration, Ford 3000 Tractor with Loader, International TD-14 Dozer, 1991 5th Wheel RV, Craftsman Ride-on Mower, Rear Blade & Auger, Saws, Welders, Generator, Merc 9.9 Boat Motor, Wood Splitter, Antique Engine, Large Selection of Tools, Antiques, Collectables, Canoe, Kayaks, Furniture & Much More.

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

Commercial/ Industrial Property Garage Sale Fundraiser at Hillside Village 2891 15Ave NE at the round-about.

Saturday, July 25, 9-1:30 All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new wheelchair accessible bus so our residents can enjoy outings around the community. Please note we can only accept cash.

Rentals

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

35’ X 52’ 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

Houses For Sale

MULTI family sale. 2950-5458 Eagle Bay Rd. July 25, Sat. 9-2, various items, kids & hsld.

DON’T OVERPAY! Website: rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960).

In stock 16’/20’/22’ homes on sale now!

Pets

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

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ESTATE AUCTION AT

19 Guns - Mostly Winchester Viewing:

357 Old Sicamous Road - Grindrod BC Friday, July 24 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, July 25 • 8:00 am - 11:00 am

ALL GOODS SOLD SUBJECT TO 12% BUYERS FEE AND TAXES

www.doddsauction.com DODDS AUCTION

Misc. for Sale

250-545-3259

Misc. for Sale

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

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Mature adult preferred.

Available Aug. 1st $850/mo (250) 803-1694

Rentals Modular Homes

Suites, Lower

MARA: renovated dbl wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl., Bi vac, skylights, lg. yd. $900/mo. + DD (250)838-7670

LOVELY lake front furnished 1bdrm walk-out suite avail.

Sept. 1, 2015 - June 15, 2016 $750/mo. nat. gas/hydro inc.

(250)835-0019

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

Rooms for Rent Housesitting RESPONSIBLE 24yr. old woman offering plant care & house sitting services. Have experience watering gardens & potted plants. References available upon request. Call (250)832-0916

Rentals

Lg quiet bright rm for rent.

Share kitchen & bath with lady. Own entry. Sat TV, internet, phone & utils incl.

Dwntwn. $550/mo 832-4282

Suites, Lower 1BDRM plus den, newly reno’d,$775 util. incl, ref’s req’d phone Dave at (250)804-8181

Transportation

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

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

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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 22

WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents Elk

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 presents gourmet burgers with all the fixings and beer when the “Sons of the Louisiana Hayride” ride into the village. 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.

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.

THE ARTS COUNCIL FOR THE SOUTH SHUSWAP – hosts the

Shuswap Festival of the Arts Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 at Shuswap Lake Estates, Blind Bay Hall and Sorrento Memorial Hall, with art in three dimensions, music and theatre by adults and children. All venues will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

View 280 pieces of fabulous artwork submitted by more than 80 artists. Free admission.

For more information, visit www.shuswaparts.com, or call Karen at 250-515-3276.

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.

Tickets are available at the door, online at shuswaptheatre.com or at Intwined Fibre Arts on Hudson Avenue.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

SUMMER MUSIC – Amy Laws 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 LUNCH BOX STAGE – Guitarist Jordan Dick performs his

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.

FRIDAY, AUG 7 LUNCHBOX STAGE – Dailn Golan performs his brand of

folk/rock/rap music at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

SUNDAY, AUG. 9 CAR COLLECTION – The 16th Annual Classic

Antique Car Show will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at R.J. Haney Heritage Village, featuring more than 100 classic and antique automobiles on display. This car show is fun for the whole family and has become a favourite among car collectors, fans and spectators. Country gospel artist Abe Zacharias and Pheonix Goldsmith will provide entertainment. For more information, call 250-832-5243 or visit www.salmonarmmuseum.org.

The Diamond Store and More!

FRIDAY, JULY 24

Recline Ridge Winery, Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery and Crannog Ales. Bruce Strachan and Peter Clark will provide musical entertainment,. To reserve tickets, call 250-832-5243.

SUMMER MUSIC – The Terry Kosowick Trio performs at

THURSDAY, JULY 30 PLAZA JAZZ – Talented guitarist Jordan Dick performs at 7

HAYRIDE SONS – R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

CONCERT – Uncle Wiggly’s Hot

Tribe 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents the pop/rock music of Paul Filek 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.

UNSCRIPTED – Laughing Gas Improv 380 Alexander Street NE Salmon Arm P. 250.832.8040

J E W E L L E R S

490 - 4900 27th Street, Village Green Centre, Vernon P. 250.545.4944 www.jcbradleyjewellers.com Locally owned and operated

brand of jazz, funk folk music at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – Liberty performs Celtic/old-time/

bluegrass music at the Ross Street Plaza from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Concerts will take place every Saturday evening throughout July and August.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 WOW – The Shuswap District Arts Council presents Seal

Skull Hammer and their bluegrass/jug vibe 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.

THURSDAY, AUG. 6 HANEY SOIREE – Chef Rob Sengotta, owner of Shuswap

Chefs, has partnered with Haney Heritage Village for a fundraising event for projects on the Haney site. The evening starts with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at 4 p.m. A five-course dinner follows, paired with wine donated by Ovino Winery, Larch Hill Winery,

Troupe presents Summer Fun, a hilarious evening of laughs, improv games and unscripted comedy following WOW. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for lobby, ticket sales and no-host cash bar. Doors to theatre house open at 8:15. Tickets are available at Intwined Fibre Arts on Hudson Avenue or at the door.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

ROOTS AND BLUES – The 23rd annual three-day musical extravaganza opens, featuring four daytime stages and two evening stages with single acts and workshop jams, a global food village offering a culinary collision of Western cuisine and ethnic dishes, an artisan market featuring handcrafted Canadian creations; a family fun zone with lots of children’s activities (kids 12 and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult); shaded beverage gardens with stage views, misting stations throughout the site and much more. For more information and tickets, visit www.rootsandblues.ca.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 FREE PANCAKE BRUNCH - Downtown Salmon Arm and

Salmon Arm Folk Music Society host a free pancake brunch with Daybreak Rotary members flipping pancakes and serving them with sausages, fruit, juice and coffee at the Ross Street Plaza from 9 a.m. to noon.

Roots and Blues musicians will perform from 9:40 to 11:20 a.m. Downtown merchants will take part by hosting a Saturday Sidewalk Sale. For more information, visit www.salmonarmdowntown.com or contact 250832-5440.

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.

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ALC boss to meet CSRD

Flying saucer

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).

Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors will have a chance to talk farming with the new head of B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission.

The board selected July 29 for a meeting with Frank Leonard, following an electoral area directors meeting, saying they wanted time to have an in-depth discussion with him and this wouldn’t be easy at a regular board meeting.

The B.C. government assigned Leonard to the position of ALC chair after firing former chair, Richard Bullock, prior to the completion of his fiveyear term.

IT’S BACK!

Arlo Heckrodt, Anika Giesbrecht and Nixon Spencer catch some air on the swings at the Blackburn Park playground.

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