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City gets set for refugees By Barb Brouwer obServer STAFF
Support continues to grow for bringing Syrian refugees to Salmon Arm in the coming months. “There are nine families to be sponsored through a combination of churches, church coalitions, rotary and community-based secular groups,” says brian Ayotte, who with Joyce Henderson formed the local refugee committee. “I have heard nothing negative, it has all been very positive.” And word has spread beyond Salmon Arm to neighbouring communities, including revelstoke, where Ayotte will speak this week. “They’re definitely going to do at least one family,” he says. “The remarkable thing is it’s not only a benefit to the refugees, but the coming together of the community is fantastic.” okanagan college is working on an eSl program for the newcomers and School district #83 is developing pamphlets Brian Ayotte and information in Ara- Syrian refugee bic for the families. committee As well, Ayotte says Interior Health has put together a program for physical and mental health needs of the new residents. Shuswap rotary is onboard and one of its members, Steve Genn and spouse leah Shaw have offered two living spaces for free – a three-bedroom unit above their ProAir Heating and cooling office and another smaller suite in their home. “We have this great renovated three-bedroom place and it’s stupid to have it empty. It’s free as long as it’s available,” Shaw said. “We’re kind of excited and looking forward to seeing our new neighbours and being that first introduction to the small-town, canadian lifestyle.” Some of the other sponsoring groups also have accommodation lined up, but a hold has been placed on collecting clothing until organizers
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Joust for laughs
Salmon Arm Secondary teachers Alex Seal and David Brosseau take to their unicycles for a jousting match during a talent show at the Jackson campus. Brosseau came out on the losing end of the match after a wellplaced strike caused him to lose his balance.
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This week Mayor Nancy Cooper looks back on the city’s accomplishments during 2015. See more on A4. Goalie Angus Redmond leads the ’Backs to a stunning pair of victories. Find out more on A17.
Index Opinion ....................... A6 View Point .................. A7 Life & Times ............... A8 Time Out................... A10 Sports................A15-A18 Arts & Events ... A19-A22 Vol. 109, No. 2, 40 pages
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Out for a ski
Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countr ies, POVERTY, INC. uneart hs an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ign ore. From TOMs Shoes to inte rnational adoptions, from sol ar panels to U.S. agricultural sub sidies, the film challenges eac h of us to ask the tough question:
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Sydney Litke and Bea Gagne cross-country ski during lunch break at Salmon Arm West Elementary on Friday, Jan. 8.
Account set up for donations Continued from front know exactly what is needed. An account will be active at SASCU under the name Salmon Arm Refugee Coalition as of Jan. 18 for those
who wish to donate money. Donations can also be made at First United Church, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Deo Lutheran, E Free, Lakeside, Christian Reformed and Shuswap Com-
munity churches. Tax receipts are available. There is still a need for Arabic-speaking volunteers. Those who wish to volunteer are invited to call Shuswap Immigrant Services at 250804-2726 and speak
with Gudrun or Diane. The large umbrella group that formed to bring the refugees to Salmon Arm will be replaced with a smaller steering committee with representatives from each of the nine sponsoring groups.
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The Board of Directors of Salmon Arm Museum & Heritage Association invites you to help complete Front Street at R.J. Haney Heritage Village.
We are planning an excit ing new building named the Montebello Block. Exhib it space will include a bank , general store, butcher sh op and much, much more. Be a part of the dream an d help us realize a long ter m development plan to prese rve our heritage and help cre ate a legacy – donate today. All contributions will be issued charity receipts.
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Owner offers cash for theft arrest The owner of a Shuswap Pawn is offering a reward for the arrest of whoever broke into his business. Mike Jalving is offering $500 through a social media posting for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of three people suspected of robbing his store on Sunday, Jan. 10. The Salmon Arm RCMP were called to the shop at 7:47 p.m.
On arrival, the officers found the front window smashed. Unknown culprits had entered the store and stole merchandise including scented wax diffusers and digital cameras. Police were able to determine that three suspects entered the store and left with a tote or bin of some kind which they used to transport the stolen merchandise.
The act was caught on surveillance cameras. Due to the time and downtown location the RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in reporting anything they may have seen relating to someone carrying a tote in the downtown area between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 10. Contact the Salmon Arm RCMP at 250-832 6044 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Truck taken
Salmon Arm RCMP are on the lookout for a stolen black GMC Sierra truck bearing Alberta licence plate EKS767. The vehicle was noticed as being stolen from a parking lot in the 2400 block of the Trans-Canada Highway on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. If located please do not approach the vehicle. Call 911 and report it to the police.
Child porn sentencing delayed By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
The former director of graduate studies at Thompson Rivers University was set to be sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 5 on a charge of child pornography. But that didn’t happen. Andrew McKay is facing one count of possession of child pornography stemming from an image brought to the attention of police on May 15, 2014. On Aug. 18 last year he changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. McKay, his defence lawyer Shawn Buckley and Crown counsel Evan Goulet stood before Judge Mayland
McKimm in BC Provincial Court in Salmon Arm on Jan. 5 to give their recommendations for sentencing. Buckley began by saying these types of charges tend to be very serious, but said he was fairly confident that this one would be the least serious the judge would ever see. Goulet said the Crown would like to see a sentence which includes the minimum jail time – 90 days in custody – and two years’ probation, with some conditions. However, when Goulet began describing the circumstances under which the charge was laid, the proceed-
ings ground to a halt. Buckley said this was the first time he’d heard about some of the images Goulet was describing. Court then adjourned while the two lawyers discussed the evidence. When court reconvened, Judge McKimm said the issue appears to be a matter of determining what exactly the defendant possessed. He also remarked that he was touched by the sentencing reports detailing the extreme anguish McKay has been undergoing. The lawyers decided to meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12 to set a new date for sentencing.
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Mayor reflects on 2015 By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Nancy Cooper laughs when asked about highlights of 2015 as mayor of the City of Salmon Arm. “One of the projects I’m so excited about is the Syme Bridge – we built a bridge,” she chuckles, with arms spread wide. “It’s a great bridge.” She notes that Rene Talbot, Area D director for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, was at first hesitant to approve funds for the bridge that serves both Area D and Salmon Arm residents. But in the end he agreed to chip in $100,000 – and she’s appreciative. Cooper also points to construction activity as a highlight. “The whole construction industry…, we’re seeing more family homes being built and multi-family homes than we’ve seen for a while.” Although construction values city-wide were down in 2015 compared to 2014, she notes big projects in 2014 boosted the numbers, such as the new CSRD and school district buildings. “To me when you start seeing new family homes built and subdivisions – that’s really important.” Other items she lists include the development of the airport master plan. “We really want to be
able to increase the size of the airport – there’s a lot of demand for hangars. A lot of businesses would like to see a scheduled flight,” she said, noting that’s likely far in the future. She laughs when she recounts the city receiving the Communities in Bloom award – “that was pretty exciting.” Cooper is also pleased with the implementation of a technology committee. She says she began speaking to Lana Fitt, economic development manager, about the idea as “we do have the best fibre optics to our door.” “We have an environment committee, a social issues committee… I thought this was one that was missing…,” she explains. Cooper is also pleased with the paying off of debts. “One thing my husband always points to is the financial,” she smiles. “We did the foreshore promenade – that debenture was paid out. In 2016, we’re paying out another debt… that reduces debt per capita.” Cooper also mentions community engagement, referring to public meetings about cell towers, dogs at the foreshore, and holding a council meeting at the library. She was happy to be part of what she considers “almost a historical document” when four
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Memorable moments: Mayor Nancy Cooper looks out at the city from the balcony of city hall. First Nations bands, two regional districts and four municipalities entered a partnership to support a regional trail strategy. Asked about the City of Salmon Arm’s decision to apply for a hotel tax on its own rather than as a part of a regional application headed by Shuswap Tourism, for which the city received some criticism, she replied: “I have taken a little bit of heat for it. Sometimes things are just a process for people to understand… If this was happening the first year I was elected, it
would have been a lot more stressful. I now realize it’s a process; sometimes people don’t understand, you just keep going through the steps.” Cooper says the best thing about Salmon Arm is the way people “step up to the plate” to help out. “In talking to other communities, they can’t believe what Salmon Arm does.” Overall, Cooper agrees with a description of her job voiced by former mayor Dick Smith. “It’s the best job in the world.”
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, January 21/16 Elk’s Hall: 3690 - 30th St NE - 7:00 pm In order to fill positions, all parents of kids planning to play baseball in 2016 are requested to attend. Registration forms at: www.salmonarmbaseball.com
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Free pickleball takes customers
COUNCIL Briefs
Investigating cultural plan The City of Salmon Arm is forming a task force to investigate the possible preparation of a cultural master plan. A report will be prepared by September to identify factors for a plan such as scope, phases, consultation, budget and external funding opportunities. The motion prepared by Coun. Tim Lavery states it is incumbent upon the city to take the lead role in the process and facilitate collaboration among interested parties. He stressed the task force will not be creating a master plan, but providing council with information regarding where to go next. Task force members will include: • a council representative – council nominated Coun. Louise Wallace Richmond; • a city staff person when available; • one representative from the Shuswap Society for Arts and Culture, which has championed the creation of a performing arts centre; • one representative from the Shuswap District Arts Council, an umbrella organization representing a number of arts and cultural groups; • one citizen at large and • one representative from the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society.
Dogs on foreshore trail Coun. Ken Jamieson urged the city to get signs up along the foreshore trail as soon as possible, which state dogs must be on a two-metre or shorter leash. “There are some people who think it’s a free-for-all,” he remarked. City staff said they’d like to have consistent signage throughout the trails and parks so are investigating. Winter weather also delays sign installation. Jamieson attended the recent Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society (SABNES) meeting, noting that several of the members were very disappointed with council’s decision.
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Tony Barnard and family would like to see a fairer system set up governing pickleball locally. In a letter to council, the Barnards, who own Club Shuswap Golf and RV Ltd., requested that when the city is developing the Klahani Park Master Plan, it consider charging a drop-in fee. The letter pointed out that Club Shuswap spent significant dollars preparing a full pickleball venue and has hosted successful tournaments attracting more than 60 participants to the area. Since the city introduced free pickleball, Club Shuswap has experienced a large drop in court usage. Barnard says with the increasing popularity of pickleball, there’s an opportunity for growth and for working together. City council discussed the letter at its Jan. 11 meeting. Coun. Kevin Flynn said he uses the free courts, appreciates Club Shuswap’s position but isn’t sure what the solution is. Rob Niewenhuizen, the city’s director of public works, said the recreation society books the ball fields, so the city would have the ability to charge. Coun. Alan Harrison suggested the city charges a fee for pickleball tournaments. Coun. Ken Jamieson said the city has to provide an opportunity to play for those who can’t afford a fee. Jamieson encouraged discussion of the issue during the process of creating the Klahani Park Master Plan.
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Tracy Hughes
No place for excuses
I’m involved in a new love-hate relationship. Except it’s not with a person, but with my new fitness tracking device. Similar to a Fitbit, it’s called a Leaf and it looks like a neat piece of jewelry and can be worn as a necklace, bracelet or clip. Guided by some inner working, it will track your number of steps, your activity level, calories burned and will sound an alarm at a set interval if you remain inactive for too long (which is terrific to remind me to get up from my computer desk and move around.) In addition, this handy device also records your sleep patterns and can indicate if you are getting enough rest and if that sleep is good-quality rest or a disturbed, fitful version. It will also track meditative breathing, recommending you commit to 10 minutes per day. The device is synced to your phone, so whenever you like, you can download the data and check the status. Much like a first crush, I was enamoured of the device. I was on holidays and had plenty of time to check my status. I ran on the treadmill and enjoyed seeing my graph soar. I went crosscountry skiing and was thrilled when I reached a whopping 434 per cent of my daily fitness goal. Every step I took had added value, as I kept thinking about my growing total. The downside was that it was showing my sleep patterns were disturbed and suggested I wasn’t getting enough zzzs. While I didn’t feel sleepy at the time, after reading it, the information had the unfortunate effect of actually making me feel more tired than before. Things then came to a screeching halt when a nasty stomach bug hit my house. As anyone who has spent time lying prone on a bathroom floor will attest, the most exercise you can accomplish in the throws of such a flu is to drag your body back to bed or raise your head just enough to sip some ginger ale. It was then that the blossoming relationship showed it’s dark side. Suddenly the movement reminder alarm became a major irritant. Then I was greeted by the news that I had met zero per cent of my fitness goals and didn’t even excel at sleeping as I wasn’t getting much in the way of good quality slumber. I searched the app frantically for some kind of excuse button. I wanted desperately to explain to my fitness tracker that I hadn’t fallen off the wagon due to a lack of motivation, but was succumbing to an attack of unwanted germs. I want an asterisk to put on those days of the calendar, something to note, “Tracy was sick, not lazy.” But I was out of luck. My zero fitness days are now part of my permanent record. Suddenly the device around my neck seemed to be weighing me down with guilt that I wasn’t living up to the expectations of my electronic personal trainer. And yet, I’m not ready to break up this newfound connection. I guess I need to give this relationship a little longer than a week before deciding if it’s worth hanging onto or gets the boot.
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Give fitness resolutions an added kick It’s January and one of the number-one resolutions for people is to improve their health by becoming more active. Not only does becoming more physically active benefit a person’s personal health, it has a myriad of spinoff benefits in terms of lowering health-care costs to the system as a whole. Obesity and inactivity rates are continuing to climb and this puts an additional strain on already scarce health-care resources. Countless studies have shown the benefits of regular exercise to a person’s health, especially when a sedentary lifestyle is on the increase both at home and at work. Indeed, sitting has been dubbed the new smoking.
The Government of Canada already has implemented a Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, which allows parents to claim a tax break on activities that improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. Extending this program to adults is a natural next step. The previous Harper government made such a pledge and created a panel to help design the credit. But it appears little concrete progress has been made since that time. It’s time for the new government to recognize the benefit of Canadians’ sweat equity. Rewarding those who contribute to lowering national health care costs would be an appropriate and effective incentive.
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The Observer asked: What’s your best winter driving tip?
Val Galbraith “Simple. Drive to the weather conditions.”
Jane Stephenson “That’s easy – slow down.”
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Avatar-style sequel bombs Assessment jump mystifies in the Walbran region BC VIEWS
Tom Fletcher Avatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box office champ, has finally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera. I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the first time since its 2009 release, and was able to see past the bombastic special effects to examine it for what it is, an anti-capitalist propaganda film. Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining executive to blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profit, before nature’s collective strikes back. Canadian director James Cameron helped the global anti-development network use the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 years ago, giant trees are named and an Avatar-style narrative of unbridled greed is spoon-fed to urban media. There’s a “Tolkien Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it is not one of those trees that gets up and walks around in the Lord of the Rings movies. This tree is also protected from logging, as are most of the poster trees used for propaganda and fundraising. The network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fight forest company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently coordinating media and protesters.
A 1990s remnant called Friends of Carmanah-Walbran issued a statement Nov. 9 announcing “autonomous action” by three protesters to disrupt logging. Not their guys, you understand, just masked individuals willing to lock themselves to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons. These are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunction. Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting TealJones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left-wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging.
This past week I received a notice of property assessment 2016 for our property here in Salmon Arm. My wife and I have lived here for 19-plus years and were shocked to have been informed that the value had gone up by $31,000 from $299,000 last year. At first sight from the knowledge of previous years: if there had been home improvements, it would seem natural to bring on a change. However, nothing of the sort happened. Just the fact that a couple of properties were sold on the street is not an argument to raise it for all. The other factor is that a major percentage of our population is getting on
in age and as we know the Canada pension and OAS don’t give us these immense hikes. Also the prices of veggies/foods have taken a big hike. I do not understand that this is not taken into consideration. This is in my opinionated understanding that the finance ministers need a hike to manage all their spendings. Has anyone ever audited these to find out whether spendings are in the interest of the people? We do take care of our property: do our sidewalks in wintry weather conscientiously, even though we pay taxes for the city to do the job – they often come
around a few days later. In the meantime, I, as a citizen, don’t want to take a risk of someone slipping and hurting themselves. I could list a few things the city promised and never did because there is no money. Would our neighbours, people who feel this is unjust, stand up to it and appeal to this unfairness? One person can’t change this situation but all coming together will have an unmeasurable effect. We elderly have time to do this bureaucratic stuff against unfairness or maybe we can’t be bothered and pay. Heinz Hoetger
Move beyond discrimination I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society. Becoming familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect. There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done. For too long the aboriginal community has been stereotyped by negative stories
carried in newspapers, TV and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on First Nations’ reserves. Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, dilapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc. But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal success stories. Among them: powwows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicians, etc.
To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes need to change. Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June 2015 for people to “make room in your hearts and minds and your spirits. Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk on welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in.” Chief Bellegarde made the statement in response to the final report and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The challenge is ours to take. Clay Stacey
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Following closing of nomination for reeve, councillors, school trustees and police commissioner, B.A. Wild, returning officer, declared Dr. Buckell elected by acclamation as reeve, and J.W. Ruddy for police commissioner. At the city nomination meeting, when returning officer Lingford declared nominations closed, it was found that Mayor Newnes was unopposed and he was formally declared elected to the chief civic office. Mrs. Rendell, matron of the hospital, tendered her resignation to the board.
1946
According to a Canadian Press dispatch from Victoria, Hon. E.T. Kenny, provincial minister of lands, said he looked favourably on a proposal for the development of an irrigation system for the Salmon Arm district. Salmon Arm fruit growers in the district were elated. The old Curor block on Alexander Avenue was purchased by C.R. Beer, who had operated a large ladies’, men’s and children’s apparel store for many years. Involving an expenditure in excess of $10,000, the existing frame structure on the property was to be demolished and a new two-storey building erected as soon as materials became available.
1956
The city purchased five acres of property near the southeast corner of the municipality from T.C. Shaw for $125 for use as a garbage dump. In recognition of his efforts to promote the production of Hereford cattle in B.C., Charles Turner was honoured by the British Columbia Hereford Breeders’ Association. Mr. Turner was the longest established Hereford breeder in the province and was an honorary president of the association. He had sold his herd and farm.
1966
Salmon Arm Observer publisher Denis Marshall announced the appointment of Rollie Rose as news editor. Village chairman Victor Nancollas presented an 11-point priority program to the commissioners. These include sewage, water, public works, fire defence, town planning, centennial project, finance, building restrictions, parks and the arena.
Supporting safe motherhood By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
A team of health professionals is taking their skills to remote Guatemalan villages for the 14th annual “Safe Motherhood” program. Annette Borkent and Ruth Brighouse get as much joy from seeing Guatemalan birth attendants learn new skills as the women do from using their newfound knowledge to help birthing mothers. The attendants, or comadronas as they are called in Mayan culture, learn skills of risk assessment of pregnant women, safe birthing and neonatal care in a very handson format. From Jan. 28 to Feb. 13, Brighouse and Borkent from Salmon Arm, a nurse from Golden and a midwife from Revelstoke will head to Guatemala. This year, Salmon Arm Daybreak Rotarians Mary Scheidegger and Penny Brown will go along to provide admin support. In Guatemala they will be met by Cenaida Juarez and Gloria Cutuj. “Cenaida and Gloria have been instrumental in logistical support and ensuring good translation between Mayan dialects and Spanish and have helped us train more than 800 comadronas in the past 13 years,” says Borkent, who worked with Juarez to get the program underway 14 years ago. “For the past few years we have also included volunteer paramedics in our courses, teaching them the assessment and birthing skills they need ... This also allows the comadronas and paramedics to work together locally.” Borkent’s first visit to Guatemala was with a surgical-medical team with Shuswap Lake Hospital doctor Maureen McTavish. While there, she put her Spanish language skills to good use by translating for the team of 40 health professionals.
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Healthy outcomes: Ruth Brighouse, kneeling, instructs birth attendants on safe delivery procedures with the help of nurse Annette Borkent, second from right, in a class in Guatemala. As well, the RN with a special affection for maternity care went to a meeting held by Juarez, who was getting women together on a regular basis. “These 40 traditional people who spoke several Mayan dialects all had these stories about all the things that had gone wrong,” she says. “And what would you have done, was their question over and over again.” Unable to agree to Juarez’s request to help create a birthing centre, Borkent suggested an educational project, particularly since 70 per cent of Guatemalan babies are born at home. “I returned to talk to Ruth and Maureen Curtis (former Red Cross manager) and we put this hands-on program together,” Borkent says. “I find it a real privilege to respond to the call, work with these women and see the joy on their faces as they understand what we’re teaching them and why.” This year, they will be training 30 women a week in San Juan Argueta, in the highlands of Guatemala. “We have always worked closely with the public health unit in each area in which we have been teaching and the success of the program continues to draw the attention of the government in a very positive manner,” Borkent says. “And we are receiving requests on an ongoing basis from other communities as they hear feedback from the health units of the areas where we have been.” Borkent says the team will begin the steps to form a Guatemalan non-profit organization to open possibilities for much greater Guatemalan involvement and support.
Scheidegger, meanwhile, says Daybreak Rotary has supported the Safe Motherhood project for many years and Brighouse captured her heart with every annual presentation to the group. “It’s a motherhood thing; it’s very important to help with maternal and infant health,” she says. “I am not a midwife or doctor but I can help in other ways.” Scheidegger will put her photography and videography skills to good on multimedia projects. “When we’re down there we’ll be trying to connect with other Rotary groups,” she says, noting the need for a hands-on Rotary group to support other projects. “The main priority is to help; we’re gonna be the go-fers and photographers.” Brown is equally excited about the trip and looking forward to seeing a project in action that she has been hearing about for many years. “I have been very moved by what they were doing and I wanted to see it firsthand,” she says. “I thought it would make a difference to go and see what’s really happening, to be able to come back and say ‘Wow, what we have been doing supporting this group is important.” The team is a member project of Rose Charities Canada, a registered charitable organization that provides tax receipts. To donate online, go to www.rosecanada.info/ donate/ and follow the prompts. Or, send a cheque made out to Rose Charities indicating on the memo line that it is to support Safe Motherhood Project. Add your email address for easy tax receipts and send to Rose Charities Canada, 1870 Ogden Ave.,Vancouver, V6J 1A1.
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Students and parents in Salmon Arm now have a new option for getting help with academics. Logix Learning Centre opened this month in the Downtown Activity Centre and offers one-on-one tutoring for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, with appointment hours available between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday to Friday or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Services are available both in the bright classroom at the DAC, or via in-home tutoring for Salmon Arm clients. Logix Learning Centre owner Diana Hall is a trained teacher who left the classroom to care for her own three children. With her children now older, she was looking to re-enter her
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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): The only danger day is Monday, when you’re likely to charge in and aggravate a sensitive situation with sharp words and hasty comments. Sit tight and hold your tongue [if you can]. The rest of the week looks terrific, as positive aspects boost brain power, creative ideas and romance. Single Rams – love and travel are linked in surprising ways! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A personal or business relationship looks fiery on Monday. So it’s up to you to be a calm, steady and unflappable influence. For the rest of the week sport, hobbies and creative projects are favoured. When it comes to work [or looking for a new job] the best thing you can do is study, retrain, upgrade your qualifications or learn a new skill. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The current star patterns are sensational for creative brainstorming with bohemian friends. But Mercury is still retrograde so choose your words wisely [especially where joint finances are involved]. Plus double-check all appointments and meetings before-hand. You’re feeling optimistic about future prospects but don’t be too hasty! Do your homework and be thoroughly prepared. CANCER (June 21-July 22): With Mercury reversing through your relationship zone, you’ll have to work hard on communicating clearly with family and friends this week. Otherwise there’ll be mix-ups and misunderstandings. When it comes to a problem with a loved one, all is not as it seems. Don’t jump to hasty conclusions … be patient. Take the time to uncover the truth that lies beneath outer appearances. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Sun/Jupiter trine provides a welcome morale boost, and helps you sparkle and shine. Matters involving work, money or business are favoured, as you receive some good news or a lucky opportunity comes your way. But with Mercury still in retrograde motion don’t be overconfident and underprepared. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Friendships are favoured but be careful you don’t get your wires crossed with a child, teenager or lover. If in doubt then check – and doublecheck! Strive to be more adventurous. If you worry endlessly about how things might turn out, you’ll miss the moment and opportunities will pass you by.
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HOCKEY WEEK Jan 11-17, 2016
Hockey lives in Salmon Arm!!!
Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association is currently in its 54th year of minor hockey. The numbers in minor hockey this year are the highest ever in the past 8 years...420 players. Players from ages five years old to 20 year olds play from Initiation to Juvenile hockey in this community. Salmon Arm has welcomed players from Revelstoke, Sicamous and North Okanagan to play for our teams if there is no team in category in their own association as well. Without the hard work of all our volunteers, minor hockey would not be able to offer all the programs necessary to run the organization. We thank all the coaching staff from the head coach to safety people and all parent volunteers who help run the 15 tournaments held in Salmon Arm and Sicamous Arenas. 95% of
these tournaments are filled to capacity this year. We have received many thank you letters from visiting teams who have enjoyed their stay in the Shuswap area. To our referees, thank you for being part of the association... sometimes a thankless job but without these young men and women in stripes, there would be no game. We take this time to also thank our wonderful
sponsors...some of who have been associated with our association for 50 years. Finally, hats off to all the Salmon Arm Minor Hockey board members who tirelessly give their
time and effort to ensure hockey is a fun and safe sport for all. January 30th is our fourth annual Hockey Day in Salmon Arm and we encourage everyone in our community
to come out and support all the teams and cheer on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks as they take on the Vernon Vipers. Past presidents of our association and the Salmon Arm Scotia
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Happy Hockey week to all! Hard to believe another year has passed but Minor Hockey is alive and flourishing with registrations hitting a 10 year high this year. Enjoy Hockey Day on January 30th this year at Shaw Centre with lots of games and festivities scheduled. Don’t forget that Salmon Arm is hosting Bantam Tier 2 Provincials this year March 13th to 18th. I also want to thank all of our amazing volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Sincerely, Tim Giandomenico, President
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Hockey Day in Salmon Arm • Saturday, January 30, 2016 • Shaw Centre, Salmon Arm SAMHA and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks presents the 4th Annual Hockey Day in Salmon Arm Sat. Jan. 30th There will be rep and recreation games planned at Shaw Centre on this day. Rep playoffs start this weekend and
schedule will follow. Salmon Arm Silverbacks take on the Vernon Vipers at 7 pm!! Tickets will be provided for all teams and bench staff. Wear your team jersey and bring an item for the Food Bank. It will be Retro Jersey Night as the Backs will be wearing
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this time. Pottie clan invited!!! We also will be introducing the Salmon Arm Scotia Bank Tier 2 bantam rep team at second intermission. (if in town). They are hosting the BC Provincial
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Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association The Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association Board takes this opportunity during Minor Hockey Week to thank all the outstanding volunteers of our association. SAMHA would not be able to offer our programs without the incredible support and dedication of these people. Thank you to the following head coaches and their coaching staff:
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Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue will be getting new wheels, thanks in part to a $100,000 BC Gaming grant. An announcement of the grant delighted the organization, which has been using an 1982 decommissioned school bus as its mobile unit. “It was getting pretty tired and we were having trouble even finding parts to repair it,” says John Schut with Shuswap Search and Rescue. “Now we are part way to funding for our new command unit, which will be a twoton truck, with a specialized van body, and will include a bunch of specialized equipment, computers and mapping systems.” The total cost of the vehicle is $240,000. Schut says the $100,000 grant will allow the organization to purchase the truck body
while they continue to fundraise for the remaining equipment. He says they are looking for donations from the public, as well as noting there will be sponsorship opportunities that would include business advertising on the new command unit. “For a larger donation, we could see a business logo painted on the side, something like that,” says Schut. Information about how to donate is available on the Shuswap Search and Rescue website at www.shuswapvsar.org or on their Facebook page. In addition, the Eagle Valley Rescue Society will be receiving a similar grant of $60,000. “The Shuswap is a four-season playground for outdoor recreation and we are fortunate to have top-notch searchand-rescue personnel available in times of emergency,” Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo said. “Our government is proud to lend a hand
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In the house: Over the weekend at the Salmon Arm Curling Club, seven teams from across the province battled to qualify for the final three spots in the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship. Two Vancouver Island teams, Team Montgomery and Team Jackson qualified. They were joined by Team House, from Richmond, to complete the field. Clockwise from top left: Salmon Arm’s Adam Cseke throws the last rock in the third end of the opening match; Matt Tolley calls out to his teammates to ease up their sweeping as the rock slides into the house, Deryk Brower and Jan Bos watch their opposition’s shot; Will House plays the last rock; House, the Richmond skip, and Kelly McQuiggan discuss their next shot.
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Last chance for the loppet The 32nd Annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet will start at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 at Larch Hills and skiers still have a chance to register for the popular event. Online registration closes at midnight, Thursday, Jan. 14, or participants may register in person at the Salmon Arm Rec Centre on Friday, Jan. 15 between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. There will be no registration on Loppet Day.
Swim for free CUPE 523, Unit #83 is hosting a free swim at the SASCU Recreation Centre pool on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and admittance is a donation to the food bank.
West gets the nod The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced the appointment of the head coaches for this month’s CJHL Prospects Game. Brandon West of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks will lead Team West, while Nick Greenough of the Valley Jr. A Wildcats will lead Team East on Jan. 26 in Surrey. The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase 40 of the top NHL prospects in the CJHL.
Stay gridiron sharp For peewee to bantam football players that want to develop their skills and stay sharp in the off season, flag football sessions will be available every Friday night until spring break from 7-8 p.m. at the SASCU Indoor Arena. Teams will be combined and the cost is $4 per session.
Abominable rugby Hosted by the Yeti Rugby Club, the 19th Annual Abominable Seven-Man Touch Rugby Tournament will till take place at Little Mountain on Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, contact James Cookson at 250-515-0342 or Greg Seed at 250-515-1934.
Bridge results The results for Jan. 5: first, Judy Harris & Barb Peterson; second, David Peterson & Tom McNie; and third, Betty & Charlie Ward. The results for Jan. 7: first, Betty & Charlie Ward; second, Arlene & Bert Lamoureux; and third, Peggy Petersen & Carol McGregor. The results for Jan. 10: first, Carol McGregor & Peter Budda; second, Barb & David Peterson; and third, Betty & Charlie Ward. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Golds gaining momentum Shuswap phoenix: Grade 8 team bounces back after tough loss. By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
Midway through the season, it looks like the senior Golds basketball team is starting to live up to their potential. The team rallied for four wins in a row at the Valleyview tournament in Kamloops to take the title. In the opening game of the tournament, SAS defeated Fulton 77-46, led on offence by Josh Kujat, who scored 15 points. Golds head coach Rhys Waters said it was vital for his side to start the tournament off on the right foot as they have historically struggled in this event. In the next contest, Kujat led the Golds offence putting up a game high 18 points, and five steals in a 6749 victory over College Heights. Dillan Olson had 11 points and 12 rebounds, Dawson Mayes chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds and Norman Ambauen added nine points and seven rebounds. Waters described the semi-final game against NorKam as his team’s best game of the season, defeating the Saints 88-45.
“Defensively we were stiffling, never letting Norkam, an offensively-minded team, get comfortable with the ball,” said Waters. Olson led the way offensively as he scored 19 points, nabbed eight rebounds and six steals. In the final, the Golds never gave up their lead, despite push back from the hosts in a 60-37 victory. Kujat put up 21 points and 10 steals as he was named the tournament MVP. Ambauen also chipped in with 12 points and seven boards. “We are at our best, mid-way thru the season, our energy is amazing all 14 guys are on the same page,” said Waters. The Golds’ team goal defensively is to hold teams to 60 points, and over the weekend they never gave up more than 50. The Golds recent run of form could not have come at a better time as they prepare to host their annual Nugget tournament on Jan. 15 to 16 at both Sullivan and Jackson gyms. In total, nine teams from around the prov-
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tournament this past weekend. Shuswap dropped their first game to Vernon Christian School 48-45. Shuswap lead 45-38 with a few minutes remaining, but ran into foul trouble, as Vernon Christian scored 10 unanswered points to win. Matthew Paiement was player of the game and led Shuswap with 12 points, while Jamie Trow received the hustle award for the game and chipped in eight points. In Shuswap’s second game, they defeated the hosts, Fulton, 3530. Darian Sundby
led Shuswap with 12 points and received player of the game honours, while Carter Robert, who played solid defence, received the hustle award for Shuswap. Shuswap’s final game ended in a 4838 victory over Seaton Secondary, from Vernon. Once again Paiement led all scorers with 19 points. Chase Henning, who played tough all weekend at both ends of the court, earned player of the game honours, while Liam Davison received Shuswap’s hustle award.
Skiers in top form before loppet Larch Hills came away with several top finishes in the first BC Cup cross-country ski race hosted by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club, near Vernon, over the weekend. The first day was an exciting event of classic technique sprints. Skiers began with qualifying sprints, with the top skiers in the heats
advancing to the next round. On Sunday’s free technique event, Sapphira Bucher placed first in the Atom girls 2 division, and in the Atom boys 2 division, Kai Hansen raced to a second place finish. Madeleine Wilkie finished second and Jeremia Bucher raced to third in the Peewee
girls 1 division. In the Peewee boys 2 division, Jonathan Breugem placed first, and Ben Milne came in third. The lone podium finish in the Peewee boys 1 division was a secondplace finish by Max Calkins. In the Bantam girls 2 division, Isabelle Wilkie took the top spot, while teammate Samantha Vukadinovic
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Redmond shines in road wins By evan Buhler
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The Silverbacks showed off their true calibre over the weekend as they claimed back-to-back road wins in Wenatchee and Penticton, arguably the two toughest teams on home ice. “The guys played excellent this weekend. We were very tactically sound, we capitalized on the chances we had and we were tough on defence,” said Silverbacks’ head coach Brandon West. On Friday evening in front of more than 3,700 fans in Wenatchee, goaltender Angus Redmond stopped all 51 shots, claiming his third shutout of the season and was named the game’s first star in a 4-0 victory for the Silverbacks over the Wenatchee Wild. Carson Bolduc opened the scoring just over five minutes into the game, and reserve player Aaron Aragon’s goal three minutes later, bounced the Wild’s goaltender Chase Perry from between the pipes. Following a scoreless middle frame, Bolduc would add his second of
the night and 16th goal of the season, followed by Cameron Trott’s blast from the point. The following night, in Penticton, Redmond continued to stymie the opposition’s offence, as he earned his second first-star award in as many nights, with a 39save performance over the Vees. Ross Heidt’s game winner, his team-leading sixth of the season, helped the Silverbacks become the first team this season to win a game in Penticton. Both teams started the second period the way the started the game, a scoreless tie. Chase Zieky opened the scoring for the ‘Backs but power-play responses from Vees’ sniper Scott Conway and rookie Nick Jones put the Vees up by a single goal. Bolduc tied the game with a powerplay goal of his own three and a half minutes after Jones’ goal, for his third goal of the weekend. “We had opportunities to blow the game open, their goaltender (Redmond) played much better than he did
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Athletes swam for 102 personal best times, breaking 44 new club records for a total of 142 since September. The team was rewarded with 11 gold medals, seven silver medals and five bronze medals at this extremely competitive age group meet. “The overall performance was nothing short of brilliant,” said Healey. At the start of Sunday’s finals the club was about 119 points behind the top smallclub team. After each race the team was checking the points to see if the gap was getting any closer. It became evident the Small Team trophy would be determined by the last four swims in the finals involving two male racers and two female racers. The girls won a gold and a bronze, which team members knew had closed the gap. The team waited hopefully while the swimmers in the last finals cooled down. Eventually the meet manager came poolside to give the Selkirks the
Small Team Trophy, taking first by less than 20 points! Five swimmers, Thomas Flahr, Molly Fogarty, Claire Hall, Chantel Jeffrey and Torrey McKee qualified to compete in the Speedo Western Canadian Championships to be held in Winnipeg in February. Swimmers breaking individual club records and winning medals were Chantel Jeffrey, Thomas Flahr, Ethan
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Rethinking the way we help By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
A local paramedic is planning to use her skills to help create healthier economic development projects in rural Kenya. To put her plans in motion, Katherine Seal is hosting two fundraising events: A Music Night at the Java Jive with entertainment by Larry and Jane Stephenson, The Roman Blain Band and Randi Browne from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 and a showing of the documentary Poverty, Inc. and silent auction at First United Church at 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 23. Filmmaker Michael Matheson Miller spent four years travelling to 20 countries to meet with those who give and those who receive humanitarian foreign aid. What he found is that the system initiated after the Second World War is broken. He conducted more than 150 interviews, some with non-governmental organizations that profit from the aid industry and some with recipients who feel trapped by their “humanitarian way of life.” Poverty, Inc. has garnered more than 40 international film festival honours, including a “Best of Fest” selection to IDFA Amsterdam – the biggest documentary festival in the world. Seal’s interest in sustainable development began in 2014 when she went to Kenya to share her skills as a paramedic. Her licence was not accepted there so instead she spent three months teaching Grade 8 science and sexual health and Grade 6 social studies. “It was all about East Africa so
I got to learn and teach about it at the same time,” she says, noting she was introduced to Maurice Nyongesa, who wanted to start an independent ambulance service in Kibera, the largest urban slum in East Africa. Nyongesa repeatedly asked Seal for funding and supplies. She advised him that she couldn’t do that but could give him the tools to fundraise for himself. “It was unfortunate because he was passionate about his cause and I also believe he had the best of intentions,” she says, pointing out that upon her return to B.C., she did try unsuccessfully to acquire equipment through BC Ambulance. “It was more than just asking for funding, it was that he asked if he could put my name on his funding proposal because he said ‘you’re white and from the West.” That statement transformed Seal and her attitude to how support is provided to developing nations. “We have been very good about exporting our culture into developing countries, whether it’s goods or services – Levi, Google, all the trappings of the so-called West, which is unfortunate.” Seal quotes Senegal’s Magatte Wade, a wealthy entrepreneur and listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa, who says that Africans must be leaders in global culture if they are to be respected. “As long as the West thinks of us as poor suffering people in need of their constant help, we will never be perceived as proud peers in the co-creation of the best
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rather than what aid providers think they need. • create a network of professionals in Kenya who can help individuals with entrepreneurial ideas to start a business. • use funding from corporations, philanthropists and indigenous aid agencies within Kenya to provide financial resources for their own people wishing to start a business. • promote economic diversity. • support cultural initiatives. Seal is hoping to raise $7,000 for phase one of her plan, which involves a six-week visit to Kenya. Her expenses will include venue rentals for the screening of Poverty, Inc. in Kenya and Uganda, meetings to discuss strategies for development initiatives, events and advertising, domestic travel expenses and services of a
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A message had been sent to community bands in western Europe saying that anyone interested in hosting the Dawson Creek band was invited to come to B.C. and Dawson Creek for a visit. Nepi stepped up with amazing hospitality, she said. “Most of the young people in Nepi are unemployed and most of the employed people are underemployed. Most young people are living at home well into their thirties,” she said. But despite this, the B.C. band was “welcomed like royalty.” Music was played all day, people danced, bottles of wine were consumed and long celebratory speeches were made. Gomme would like
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the Nepi community band will visit in August. To right, Norma Jean Gomme plays trombone with the Dawson Creek band in western Europe. to see the Nepi band hosted in Salmon Arm with equal generosity. She said she would be arranging billets, transportation, meals, entertainment and concert venues for the Salmon Arm dates. Her goal, she said, is to have partnerships with local organizations. There will be about 40 visitors staying three nights, Aug. 16 to 18. When she spoke to council in December, she had already firmed up most of the billets. As well as concerts, she said dining and entertainment will happen around Salmon Arm. “There will be opportunities for council and members of the community to come together with these
people from Nepi to enjoy each other and share your lives.” She asked council for $700 to help offset costs of transportation, food and entertainment. Council was supportive of her plan and suggested that her best avenue would be to apply through the Shuswap Community Foundation, which distributes City of Salmon Arm funds on behalf of the city. “It’s a very interesting presentation and very exciting,” responded Mayor Nancy Cooper. If any groups or individuals are interested in contributing to Salmon Arm’s hosting of the Nepi band, call Gomme at 250-8334761 or email: njgomme@telus.net.
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It all started with a dearth of trombone players. Exuding enthusiasm, Norma Jean Gomme told city council of her plans to bring a community band from Italy to Salmon Arm in August. Gomme said the Italian band from the town of Nepi, north of Rome, would begin its tour in Vancouver and finish in Dawson Creek. Her invitation to the Nepi band to come to Salmon Arm was not random. “It’s a tale of three bands,” she smiled. The tale began in 2014 when the community band in Dawson Creek sent out a desperate call for trombone players. The band was heading to Europe and not all of its members could go. Gomme quickly signed up, as did her father “as a groupie.” “I had the distinct pleasure and distinct honour of going on a three week-or-so tour of western Europe…, she told council. “Italy, Austria, Hungary and Germany – playing music and meeting the people who hosted us.” Community bands are an integral part of communities there, she said, so the B.C. band was able to visit places tourists wouldn’t normally get to, some with no train stations.
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Singleton brings true-blue blues One of the mandates of Roots and Blues is to “get to the heart of the blues.” “For 2016 the first ‘true blue’ blues artist we are announcing happens to be one of the hottest young blues performers on the planet – Jarekus Singleton,” enthuses artistic director Peter North. “Armed with the instrumental power of an Albert King or a Stevie Ray Vaughan and the swagger and stage presence of Jimi Hendrix, Singleton is a writer, singer, player, and bandleader who comes from the same, deep musical Mississippi well as Muddy Waters and B.B. King.” With high-visibility performances at Biscuits & Blues in San
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began to combine his original lyrics with his blues guitar playing. “I love the blues tradition, and have always been inspired by the masters. But I want to create something for today’s audience that is as original and new as those blues masters were when they first started making records. I want to create blues for the 21st century,” he says. To get your earlybird tickets to the 2016 festival, which runs Aug. 19 to 21, visit www. rootsandblues.ca or call 250-833-4096. Members in good standing are invited to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Askew’s Uptown community room.
Experience cold reality By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
While many of us have warm, safe homes, plenty of food and a comfortable place to sleep, there are those for whom comfort is a distant dream. To get a tiny taste of what is reality for some, The Coldest Night of the Year Walk on Saturday, Feb. 20 is a reminder to be grateful and a fundraiser to help those in need. Now is the time to put a team together or
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The FSAs do not count for marks, create needless stress for students, are expensive, and the much-delayed results do not actively support your child’s progress. The data is also misused to rank schools, which puts pressure on teachers to teach to the test, instead of to students’ interests and needs. That’s why teachers in the North OkanaganShuswap recommend you send a letter to your school principal requesting that your child be exempted from the FSA.
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Magic in music of Vienna Kamloops Symphony returns to Salmon Arm to celebrate the New Year with The Magic of Vienna. The program was designed after the famous New Year’s concert by the Wiener Philharmoniker. The first New Year’s performance there was on Dec. 31, 1939. It has become an annual tradition, now televised in more than 90 countries around the world. Kamloops Symphony’s concert is programmed in much the same way, bringing the music from Vienna live to Salmon Arm with famous and recognizable music written by some of Vienna’s greatest composers – Offenbach, Weber, Mozart, Lanner and Strauss Junior. Jacques Offenbach is known for his development of the operetta. He created a French comic opera and his work went on to influence composers like Lehar and the Strauss family. Johann Strauss Junior was the first son of Johann Strauss Senior, the leader of the Strauss musical dynasty. He became more popular than his father, writing more than 500 musical compositions. This Viennese music is described as nostalgic and uplifting. It has become a popular
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way to start the New Year. The light-hearted compositions provide a joyful atmosphere for celebrations around the world. Kamloops Symphony rings in the New Year Viennese-style with an orchestra dressed for the party. Ever wonder about the history behind the Viennese waltz? During this performance, director Rod Michell leads the audience through its evolution. Sunday’s programme includes Offenbach’s Overture: La Belle Hélène, Weber’s I nv i tation to the Dance, Mozart’s Menuet and Ländler (from German Dances), Hofball-Tänze Waltz by Lanner, Johan Strauss Jr.’s Overture: Gypsy Baron and Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach. Kamloops Symphony will have guest host, Rod Michell, bring clarity to the evolution of the Viennese waltz during the performance. Born and raised in England, Michell came to Canada as a graduate student at the University of British Columbia. Now retired after teaching English language and literature at Thompson Rivers University for almost 40 years, literature and music have been two of his greatest passions.
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This will be Michell’s fourth performance with Kamloops Symphony. The Magic of Vienna performance takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Salmon Arm Recreation Centre. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 1-866-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca, at Wearabouts at 350 Alexander St. NE, or at the door.
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ZENGER, RUTH FENTON Ruth Fenton Zenger Died peacefully and without pain on December 19, 2015. Funeral will be at 2pm at St. George Anglican Church, Victoria, on January 16, 2016. Internment of her ashes will be in Sorrento, BC on May 13, 2016. Condolences may be left at dignitymemorial. ca
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PATRICIA JEAN HAMMELL Patricia Jean Hammell passed away peacefully in Piccadilly Care in Salmon Arm on December 29, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Born in Blackie, Alberta on May 30, 1926. Pat was well known in the Salmon Arm area, active with many community functions and was a long time cook and waitress at Jane’s place, having started with the original Co-op mall prior to becoming Piccadilly Mall. She was predeceased by her son, Patrick William Hay in 1989, her husband, Doug Hammell in 2003. Pat leaves her loving and dedicated family, daughter, Tonilynn (Gerald) Lemay of Enderby, grandsons, Lenard and Jeffrey Lemay; two sisters, Hazel McIntosh of Tacoma, Washington, Verneil Kennear of Salmon Arm; niece Diane (Cam) Gerow and children; nephews, Reg, Norman, Todd (Debbie) and children. Following cremation the family will have a private family remembrance tribute. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, 729 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B5 The family express gratitude to all the staff at Piccadilly Care for taking such good care of Pat. On line condolences may be sent to Pat’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
Bowers Funeral Service is again pleased to be sponsoring our annual grief information seminar facilitated by Naomi Silver. Naomi has 26 years of experience providing grief support to families in our community. This seminar will include practical and useful suggestions on ways to help yourself when you are grieving. Handouts will be provided. This seminar will be held in the Bowers Funeral Home Mountainside Complex on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. with a lunch to follow. There will be an optional support session to follow in the afternoon for those who wish to stay. To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bowers Funeral Service at 832-2223. There is no charge for this seminar.
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JOHANSON, ELIZABETH ANNE “BETTY” 1923 – 2015 Born January 12, 1923 in Penhold, Alberta, passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, with her family by her side on December 31, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Betty was predeceased by her parents Olive and Tom Britton, husband Ragnar, one sister and one brother. She will be sadly missed by her children: Anne (Wayne) Malone of Quesnel, Bernie (Dina Anderson) Johanson of Red Deer, AB, Cindy (Ralph) Duchesne of Sicamous and Valerie (Shane) Marfleet of Canoe, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Betty and Ragnar farmed in the Bentley, AB area until 1973 when they moved to Salmon Arm. They enjoyed playing crib, dancing, bowling, picnics and numerous family gathering at their home in Canoe. Betty was well known for her great baking and gentle demeanor. A celebration of life for Betty will be held on a sunny day in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Betty through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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CHAMBERS, JESSE 1981 – 2016 We are so very sorry to say that Jesse Shane Chambers has passed away suddenly on January 3, 2016 at the age of 34 years. The family is having a private cremation with a celebration of Jesse’s life to be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mental Health Association on his behalf. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Jesse through his obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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ANNE ELIZABETH HENRIKSEN (nee Dickson) It is with deep sadness that we announce that Anne Henriksen died on December 30, 2015. Anne was born on September 27, 1927 in Ashland, Wisconsin. She became a Canadian citizen in 1973. Anne was the oldest of four children born to Effie and James Dickson. Anne graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in her early twenties. She enjoyed a successful nursing career and retired as Director of Nursing at the Dawson Creek Hospital in 1989. Anne and Gunnar Henriksen were married in 1953 and raised three children together. Anne was predeceased by her parents and three brothers as well as by Gunnar who passed on in 1987. In the early 1990s Anne moved from Dawson Creek to Salmon Arm where she made many friends, became involved in the community and volunteered for several different organizations. She was a woman who had a sharp intellect, enjoyed life and had many interests. Anne is survived by her partner of many years, Jim Linklater, her children, Bill (Christy) Henriksen, Kirstine (Glenn) Hill, and Ronald (Beverly) Henriksen and 6 grandchildren: Caitlin, Richard, Gunnar, Laura, Kelsey and Sydney. She will be missed by many. There will be no service by request. If desired, donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation or the charity of one`s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Anne through her obituary at www. fischersfuneralservices.com.
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Shuswap-Revelstoke Regional Coordinator –Community Gatekeeper Project Position Summary The Regional Coordinator will lead the implementation of gatekeeper training (safeTALK and ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) across a specified region in order to ensure the availability of this critical component of a comprehensive suicide prevention and intervention continuum. The Regional Coordinator role requires experience in delivering presentations, knowledge of suicide and suicide prevention and demonstrated competence in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications • For a copy of the full job description and ad please visit our website: www.shuswap.revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca/about-us/careers Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward resume and cover letter to Dawn Dunlop, Executive Director by 4pm. Friday January 22, 2016. CMHA Shuswap / Revelstoke Box 3275, 433 Hudson Ave. NE., Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4S1 Info.sr@cmha.bc.ca - Subject line – Gatekeeper “Mentally healthy people in a healthy society.â€?
Full - Time Human Resources Manager Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations is actively seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes. The successful candidate is expected to support business requirements and ensure implementation of company strategies and objectives. Complete job description may be located on our website: www.twinanchors.com Required experience: • Knowledge of HR Systems and databases • Negotiation and Presentation Skills • Proven Abilities to manage interpersonal relationships • Knowledge of Pay and benefit programs • Experience in recruitment, training and development Preferred experience: • Proven working experience in Human Resource field • Knowledge of and preferably experience in houseboat industry • Computer skills including office, excel, and power point • Proven abilities in conflict resolution Closing date for position February 5, 2016: Forward resumes via email to: dont@twinanchors.com or Fax: 250-836-4824 Attention Human Resources Manager
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The new Winners and Dollarama stores going up in the SmartCentres shopping centre are expected to be open this spring. Dollarama is currently advertising for several positions online including store manager, assistant store man-
ager, key holder and store associate. Sandra Kaiser, vicepresident of corporate affairs for SmartCentres, states in an email it’s expected both stores will be open “around May-June.” A building permit was issued for Dollarama on Aug. 17 last year, with a construction value of approxi-
mately $1.18 million. Four days later, on Aug. 21, a building permit with a construction value of nearly $3 million was issued for Winners. Also coming to the shopping centre is a third Tim Hortons restaurant for Salmon Arm, expected to open in October or November of this year.
counterfeit currency Community Futures and the Bank of Canada present a small business webinar on Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. The session is entitled: Counterfeit Currency and you – A small business owner workshop. Sabrina Cardiero of the Bank of Canada will host the webinar designed to help businesses keep fake bills out of the till. She will point out bank note security features and teach bank note verification at point of sale. To participate, register at the Community Futures office at 250-803-0156 or email info@ futureshuswap.com
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 REMINDER – Entries for all categories in the Shuswap
THURSDAY, JAN. 21 SNOWBLAZERS – Snowmobile Club monthly meetings are
COLDEST NIGHT – It’s time to put together a team and begin
WEEKLY CRIB – Enjoy a game of crib every Thursday from
Music Festival must be received online at www. ShuswapFestival.com by Jan. 31. The festival runs from April 15 to 29.
fundraising for the Coldest Night Walk, which takes place Feb. 20. Proceeds go to the Lighthouse Shelter and Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, call Chris Moore at 250-833-4066 or send an email to info@ blueseaphilanthropy.org.
MEDITATION – A drop-in Buddhist guided meditation and
teaching takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW. For class topic and information, call 1-250-558-0952 or email www.dorjechang.ca. No fragrance please.
THURSDAY, JAN. 14
held every third Thursday at the curling rink to discuss chalet, trails, fundraising and preservation of Fly Hills recreation. Visit www.sasnowblazers.com.
1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For information, contact Donna Bernard at 250-833-0123.
FRIDAY, JAN 22
protection of wilderness and the backcountry experience, and ever-increasing development interests in wild places, at 7 p.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Proceeds go to the Junior Race team for expenses for traveling to Nationals in Whitehorse in March.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23 FILM FUNDRAISER – Enjoy Star Wars: The Animated
Movie, a hotdog and a pop to help 16-year-old Megan Senn, who is battling cancer.
FOUR COMICS – The Snowed In Comedy Tour returns with
Just For Laughs winner Dan Quinn, MC Craig Campbell, Paul Myrehaug and Pete Zedlacher at 8:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Tickets are available at the Grand or Classic theatres.
FUNDRAISER – Paramedic Katherine Seal presents an
evening of music at the Java Jive to raise funds to return to Kenya to promote sustainable jobs as a way for people to move from poverty, rather than reliance on NGOs. On Saturday, Jan 23, Seal presents Poverty, Inc., a documentary by Michael Matheson Miller, at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JAN. 24 BALLET – From the live stage performance in Russia to the
Salmar Classic’s big screen comes The Taming of the Shrew at 1 p.m. This new production was staged exclusively for the Bolshoi and cannot be seen anywhere else. Tickets are available at Wearabouts or at the door.
ULTIMATE JANIS JOPLIN – Cat
Wells presents her impersonation of the ’60s blues/rock artist from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre. Tickets are available at Wearabouts or online at TCBLegends.com. For more information, call 250-8643155.
THURSDAY, JAN. 28
WEEKLY CRIB – Enjoy a game of
crib every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For information, contact Donna Bernard at 250-8330123.
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
Poultry Nutrition • Wed., Jan. 27th A Nutritionist from Hi-Pro Feed will provide in depth information and answer all your questions. Call us for more information.
FILM FARE – Shuswap Film
WEEKLY CRIB – Enjoy a game of crib
every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For information, contact Donna Bernard at 250-8330123.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29
Society presents a weeklong showing of The Spotlight to Jan. 22 at the Salmar Classic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. In 2001, a team of Boston Globe journalists investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys.
SATURDAY, JAN. 16 OPERA – Live via satellite from
UNPLUG & PLAY – In the Groove Studio takes part in the Literary Alliance’s Unplug and Play Week with a Pirate Party and Early Years Fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre.
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New York’s Metropolitan Opera, enjoy Les Pêcheurs de Perles at 9:55 a.m. at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17 SYMPHONY – Kamloops Symphony presents the Magic of
Vienna from 2 to 4 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Buy tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483, or www.kamloopslive.ca, at Wearabouts or at the door.
TUESDAY, JAN. 18 SPIRITUAL HEALING – The Spiritualist Church of Salmon
Arm offers spiritual healing at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 31 Hudson Ave NE.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 QUESTERS – The Shuswap Chapter of The Canadian
Society of Questers presents An Evening of Joyful SelfDiscovery with founding member Heinz Hoetger from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in the library of the Downtown Activity Centre.
at First United Church, with a silent auction at 6:30. Miller spent four years travelling to 20 countries to meet with those who give and those who receive humanitarian foreign aid. What he found is that the system, initiated after the Second World War, is broken. CANASTA – Hand and foot canasta takes place from 6:30 to
10 p.m. at the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall, 3056 Hornberger Rd. For more information, contact Pat Bolen at 250-832-4174.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22 WRITERS MEET – A Shuswap Writers Coffeehouse takes
place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Choices, 40 Lakeshore Rd. Featured guest author Alice Lewis will read from her memoir The Book of Mom. Members of the public welcome.
FILM FUNDRAISER – The Larch Hills Junior Race Team
hosts Jumbo Wild, a gripping documentary on the decades-long battle over the future of B.C.’s iconic Jumbo Valley that highlights the tension between the
BOOK BARGAINS – The Salmon Arm and South Shuswap Friends of the Library hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mall at Piccadilly and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of gently used books may be made at both library branches the week prior to the sale only. UNPLUG & PLAY – In the Groove Studio
takes part in the Literary Alliance’s Unplug and Play Week by with a Musical Petting Zoo from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Salmon Arm library.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30 FILM FARE – Shuswap Film Society presents Carol at 5 and
7:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic. Therese Belivet spots the beautiful, elegant Carol in a 1950s Manhattan department store. The two women develop a bond that becomes love with complicated consequences.
OPERA – Live from the MET to the large Salmar screen at
9:55 comes Turandot. Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tickets are available at the Salmar Grand.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2 PROBUS – The club meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Elk’s Hall,
3690 - 30th St. NE. Vince Fischer will speak on the importance of wills, enduring power of attorney, etc. For more information, call Edna Gowriluk at 250 832-6599.
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