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Unfortunate flush sparks stinky search Lost jewelry: couple grateful for septic company owner’s lengthy and determined treasure hunt. By Martha Wickett obServer STAFF
When dani and david Jacobsen are asked for parenting advice, they don’t hesitate. “don’t leave your jewelry by the toilet.” Perhaps not the most common parenting tip, but one they wish they’d heard. The Jacobsens are the parents of cohen, 5, and Grady, 2. When cohen was two, dani was getting ready
to have a bath with him so she took off her jewelry – a pair of diamond earrings, her wedding band, her engagement ring and a pendant necklace. This was 2013. She thinks her husband put them on the tub surround for her. When she couldn’t find them a while later, david thought perhaps he’d put them somewhere else. “We were scouring the house – we just looked everywhere,” says dani. cohen soon came to mind.
“He was going through a flushing stage. He was quite enamoured with the toilet. A couple of days before he had flushed an entire apple. He was flushing stuff right, left and centre.” They asked him if he’d seen Mommy’s pretties. “He took us to the toilet and told us he flushed them,” dani recounts. They thought he was joking, but soon realized they were facing the truth. And so began the great jewelry hunt.
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They started by taking out the toilet. “I think we ended up breaking the toilet to see if it had got stuck,” says dani. Then david, an underground pipe layer by trade, headed under the house. “He had to go on his back. He spent four or five hours under the house, taking one pipe out at a time, looking with a flashlight and having to glue it back together.” See Work on page A2
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Work ethic impresses Continued from front Then he began digging up the pipe in the lawn, “over days and days and days.” Next they called out Reliable Septic Services and co-owner Jacob Starnyski came out with his truck. He put a screen on the hose, while “my husband got totally geared up and got in the septic tank. It was waist deep.” Dani says “it took a really long time.” Still nothing. Starnyski also looked when he was dumping the truck. Still no luck. The couple assumed they wouldn’t see it again. They would be moving to Squamish soon and would be selling their home. The loss was tough to take. Not only was the jewelry expensive, it had sentimental value. “The thing that meant the most was the diamond pendant – it was a gift from my husband. Right after we got married we had a really bad miscarriage and he bought that for me,” Dani says, explaining it is a journey pendant. “There are six little diamonds going down
from biggest to smallest – it signifies the journey of life. It just gutted me, thinking about losing that… I was horrified that was gone.” The wedding band and engagement ring were also important. Recently, the couple got an offer on their Salmon Valley house. Part of the preparation for selling was to repump the septic tank. They called Reliable Septic. As it turned out, Starnyski responded and went out to do the job on Monday, Feb. 22. “I knew the story, so in the back of my mind I thought, I bet that ring’s still in there,” Starnyski told the Observer, explaining it probably got stuck in the line but finally got pushed into the tank. He started on the opposite end of the tank, working slowly, and, sure enough, he saw something shiny. It was the ring entangled in the pendant. When he spoke to Dani on the phone, she was beside herself. “She was so happy and ecstatic,” he smiles. Starnyski is pretty happy himself. He has lots of stories he tells customers
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Happy: Grady, David, Dani and Cohen Jacobsen. – a tent pole he found, cell phones, false teeth – “but that’s my main one,” he says of the jewelry. “Now I can finish it off. It’s a happy ending now.” Dani recalls talking to Starnyski on the phone. “I had tears in my eyes… I kept thanking him over and over again.” She says he was so sweet, had the jewelry “all buffed up and beautiful,” and placed in a little Tiffany’s box. “He was so amazing and so kind.” Dani’s parents, Donna and Doug Howard, agree. “Jake’s pride in this is what is so amazing... You don’t find this every day.”
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Privacy protection fails Records lost: Local students among those affected. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
Students in School District #83 are among those in B.C. whose personal information was on a lost Ministry of Education portable hard drive. Some of those affected received a letter in January noting that “some of your personal information from 2009 or earlier was contained on the drive.” It added: “We have no evidence to suggest the information on the drive has been accessed or misused in any way. It is important to note that the drive did not contain social insurance numbers, driver’s licence numbers, banking information or credit card information.” Glenn Borthistle, school district superintendent, said the ministry is handling the issue directly so the district doesn’t know how many local students were affected. “We are aware our students’ records are part of the information on the missing hard drive. However, we have received no official word about which students or the extent of the information.” An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. dated Jan. 28 notes the back-up hard drive contained varying levels of personal information for 3.4 million students and teachers from 1986 through 2009. “The following personal information for 3,166,388 B.C. and Yukon students and all applicants to public post-secondary institutions from 1991 to
2009 was stored on the “Examples of per- was going to contact dibackup hard drive: full sonal information rectly by letter about the name, date of birth, from these subgroups missing drive included: home postal code that include: special needs children who withdrew year; PEN (Personal type; intervention from school; teachers Education Number); specifics; reasons for who completed a rethe home address for school withdrawal tirement survey, youth Grade 12 students be- (e.g.: drug use, mental with special needs, ing mailed their students retranscript; and ceiving finanthe name of the cial loans, and community of students who the student’s had survived latest home adcancer. dress,” states The ministhe report. try determined Glenn Borthistle the A number primary of subgroups Superintendent risks for the had additional majority of inWe have received no official word personal infordividuals were mation on the about which students or the extent of identity theft drive, which the information. and fraud, varied. The restates privacy port states the commissioner most sensitive was in health, family prob- Elizabeth Denham. files from the Ministry lems); names of stu“Given the limited of Child and Family dents receiving finan- nature of the informaDevelopment and files cial aid and supervision tion on the drive and containing information status for MCFD sup- the lack of any financial about students with ported students.” See Records on pg. 4 special needs. People the ministry
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Records of vulnerable lost Continued from pg. 3 information or the SIN, the ministry considered these risks to be low. The ministry identified the following possible additional harms: emotional hurt, humiliation or damage to reputation, particularly with reference to those students from the listed subgroups. While the ministry correctly identified these additional
harms for the subgroups, I believe that it is important to appreciate that the privacy risks in this case go even further. I think it essential to emphasize that the affected individuals are some of the most vulnerable in our society. They include children in care, children in custody, children with special needs and children with health conditions. These are all circumstances that can
lead to stigmatization by society in general and instances of individual discrimination. I conclude that the risk assessment meets the minimum standard but was not as thorough as possible.” The report concluded: “While it is essential to have strong privacy and security policies, these policies alone are not sufficient to constitute reasonable security measures. The
government had clear and appropriate policies in place that would have prevented the breach, if ministry employees had followed them. These employees had received privacy training and appeared to be aware of the policies, but they did not abide by them.” The privacy commissioner will check back in three months to see if recommendations have been implemented.
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COURT OF REVISION - SEWER & WATER FRONTAGE TAXES; TRANSPORTATION PARCEL TAX; 73RD AVENUE WATERMAIN EXTENSION PARCEL TAX TAKE NOTICE THAT: A Court of Revision will sit on Monday, the 14th day of March, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE., Salmon Arm, B.C., to hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; in connection with City of Salmon Arm Bylaws as follows: • • • •
Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1023 and amendments thereto; Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1244 and amendments thereto; Transportation Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 3247 and amendments thereto; and 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Establishment Bylaw No. 3793 and amendments thereto;
and to deal with any amendments to the Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Rolls, Transportation Parcel Tax Roll and 73 Avenue Water Main Extension Parcel Tax Roll. A complaint shall not be heard by the Court of Revision unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the office of the Assessor, Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, and received by that office at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the first sitting of the Court of Revision.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – DIGITAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND RELATED SERVICES SEALED Quotes, clearly marked, DIGITAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND RELATED SERVICES will be received by the Director of Engineering and Public Works, City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE, City of Salmon Arm, BC up to 4:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, 10 March, 2016. The City of Salmon Arm is requesting submission of prices from qualified proponent to provide updated Digital Ortho Photography for the Municipal area of Salmon Arm. For a copy of the full Request for Quotations, please visit the City of Salmon Arm’s website: http://www.salmonarm.ca The City of Salmon Arm reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all quotes or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interests of the City of Salmon Arm. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Quote which is incomplete, obscure, irregular, has erasures or corrections in the price sheet, unit prices omitted, may be rejected. Awards shall be made on quotes that will give the greatest value based on quality, service and price. Preference shall be given to local suppliers where quality, service and price are equivalent. The City of Salmon Arm will not accept responsibility for costs incurred by a Quoter for the preparation and submission of a Quote or, for loss of potential profits where a Quote is not awarded. The lowest or any Quote will not necessarily be accepted. All enquiries shall be directed to the undersigned.
The Frontage, Transportation and 73rd Avenue Water Main Parcel Tax Rolls will be open for inspection at the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to enter into a three (3) year lease and sub-lease (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2019) with Sea Dog Rentals Inc. for a portion of Lot 5, Plan 39965, Section 14, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD and Aquatic Lands (District Lot 6314, KDYD), outlined in black. The general terms and conditions of the lease are as follows: • All minor maintenance, security and a portion of the utilities associated with the land lease and aquatic lease are the responsibility of the Lessee; • Leased and sub-leased areas shall be used for a marina including moorage of houseboats and small water craft, a gas shed, a small office and confectionary, and vehicle and boat parking;
• Leased and sub-leased area consists of a marina, access docks, and a specified area of the parking lot; • Lessee is required to operate a sewage pump-out facility; and • The Lease provides for a floating platform with gas pumps to sell fuel. May 1, 2016 Aug 1, 2016 May 1, 2017 Aug 1, 2017 May 1, 2018 Aug 1, 2018
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City News and Public Notices CANOE BEACH PARK AND KLAHANI PARK PLANS OPEN HOUSE The City of Salmon Arm’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2012) both identify Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park as important community parks. The City is embarking on establishing direction for future design and development of these priority park areas by developing park plans that present a comprehensive vision and implementation framework for development over the short, intermediate and long term. To inform the development of these park plans, the City has collected addition community input through a survey open from December 2015 through January 2016. While the City’s OCP and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan were developed using extensive input from community members, which included feedback on future enhancements at Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park, the purpose of the recent community survey was to confirm the components of the Master Plan that the community would like to see the City move forward on. Concepts for Canoe Beach Park and Klahani Park based on this community input will be presented in an Open House at City Hall on Thursday March 3, 2016, from 3:30 until 7:30 pm. The purpose of the Open House will be to gather additional feedback and test support for these park concepts. Any questions may be directed to Chris Larson, Planning and Development Officer, via e-mail clarson@salmonarm.ca, phone 250-803-4000, fax 250-803-4041, mail Box 40, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N2, or drop off at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue N.E.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 1) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303:
Proposed Rezoning of Lot 3, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan EPP26171 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone) Civic Address: 4761 - 75 Avenue NE Location: West of the intersection of 75 Avenue and 50 Street NE; southern shore of Shuswap Lake Present Use: Single family dwelling currently being constructed Proposed Use: Single family dwelling with secondary suite Owner / Applicant: Jon & Christine Bootsma Reference: ZON-1043/ Bylaw No. 4130 2) Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No 2303:
INVITATION TO BID City of Salmon Arm - Contract: Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Phase 1, ENG.2016-50 The Owner, the City of Salmon Arm, offers to receive tenders for the project entitled “Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Phase 1, ENG.2016-50” in accordance with the following tendering conditions: 1. Tenders must be submitted on the Tender Forms and Supplementary Tender Forms provided and must comply with the Instructions to Tenderers. 2. SEALED Tenders, clearly marked, “Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Phase 1, ENG.2016-50” will be received by the Chief Administrative Officer, City of Salmon Arm Municipal Office, 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 1H1 up to 2:00 PM Local Time, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tenders will be opened at 2:01 p.m. on this date. 3. The major items of works are: • • • • • • •
Site preparation and Civil works Construction of a main entry, gate, signage Construction of burial plot areas, columbaria and memorial walls Supply and installation of site furnishings Construction of a fenced service yard Installation of a fully automatic landscape irrigation system Earthworks, tree, shrub and lawn area planting, walks and feature areas
4. Tenders shall be accompanied by a Certified Cheque, Bank Draft, or Official Order, in the amount of Ten (10%) Percent of the Total Tender Amount, payable to the City of Salmon Arm, or, a Bid Bond, in an amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of the Tender Price accompanied by a Consent of Surety for the Performance Bond and Labour and Materials Payment Bond. 5. Contract Documents, defined in the General Conditions, may be requested electronically via e-mail from Darin Gerow at dgerow@salmonarm.ca, on, or after, Wednesday, February 24, 2016. 6. Contract Documents will be available for viewing at the Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals (SCIP) Office: Suite 200 - 371 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-8050; or at any of the following Southern Interior Construction Association offices: #104 – 151 Commercial Drive, Kelowna, BC 1-800-661-7322; or #101 – 1410 Pearson Place, Kamloops, BC 1-800-353-0648. 7. The City of Salmon Arm reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interests of the City of Salmon Arm. The City of Salmon Arm will not accept responsibility for the costs incurred by a Tenderer for the preparation and submission of a Tender or, for loss of potential profits where a Tender is not awarded. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. 8. All technical enquiries shall be directed to Richard Cook of LEES + Associates, Landscape Architects and Planners (604-899-3806) and all general enquiries directed to Rob Hein, Manager of Roads and Parks, City of Salmon Arm, Telephone: 250-8034087; Fax: 250-803-4041 or email: rhein@salmonarm.ca.
Proposed Rezoning of Lot 8, Section 25, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan 10164 from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone) Civic Address: 3111 - 28 Street NE Location: Northwest of the intersection of 30 Avenue and 30 Street NE; west side of 28 Street NE Present Use: Single family dwelling Proposed Use: Single family dwelling with secondary suite Owner / Applicant: Grace Lentz Reference: ZON-1045/ Bylaw No. 4131 The file for the proposed bylaw is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from March 1, 2016 to March 14, 2016, both inclusive, in the office of the Corporate Officer at the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. Those who deem their interest affected by the proposed bylaw are urged to review the file available in the Development Services Department (or telephone 250-803-4021) to obtain the facts of the proposal prior to the Public Hearing.. Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer
CITY OF SALMON ARM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS: Bylaw Parking Officer and Public Works and Parks Summer Student(s) – Must have completed 1 year of post secondary and enrolled in a post secondary program for the following semester. For further details on these positions please go to www. salmonarm.ca Reply in writing with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources City of Salmon Arm PO Box 40 – 500 – 2nd Avenue NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 or by email to: humanresources@salmonarm.ca We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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An electoral imbalance Electoral reform – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised it during the last federal election campaign, citing a justifiable concern that a majority government can be elected with more Canadians voting against the ruling political party than for it. It remains to be seen whether the newly elected federal Liberals will continue to take action on changing Canada’s election system – especially since it gave them such a resounding victory. Suddenly, reforming a system which works to your advantage might not be as high a priority as when you were the party on the outside looking in. There’s no getting away from the fact that self-interest is a powerful motivator. This area has to look no further than its neighbourhood schools to find another electoral system rife with faults. Currently, school trustees are elected in a ward system, where trustees are voted in for a specific geographical area. Salmon Arm and Armstrong both have two elected representatives, while Sicamous, Enderby, Falkland/DeepCreek/Ranchero, North Shuswap and Carlin each have one elected trustee. If you want to talk representation by population, however, Salmon Arm represents 50 per cent of the region’s population but does not get even close to 50 per cent of the voting power. Indeed the trustee for the North Shuswap, whose region only encompasses a single school, gets the same voting power as a single Salmon Arm trustee who represents a vastly larger number of constituents. During the discussion on school closures I have heard many times that there is a bias against rural schools. In my opinion, the system is actually set up to overrepresent the sparsely populated rural areas. Five of the trustees represent rural areas, where only four would represent the larger populations of Salmon Arm and Armstrong. The system itself has become so unbalanced that to say it represents the will of the majority in the region is laughable. It has created a situation where the politicians are rewarded, not for making carefully considered decisions on behalf of all the students across the region, but on protectionism for their own area. If not, elected trustees face the wrath of the voters in their home community come election time. Now, I am not saying school trustees are not interested in quality education for all the students, or that they are in it for selfish motives. The angst of being a trustee far outweighs the $11,710 pay cheque. What I am saying is that the system is not set up to accurately reflect the electorate. There are two ways this could be handled: either re-draw the trustee boundaries to make representation more equitable, or shift to a system like the City of Salmon Arm council, where the entire school board is elected from voters across the region, but no trustee represents a specific area. It’s been electoral status quo for too long. The system needs tweaking to ensure its democratic effectiveness.
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Much to celebrate, much to do With the federal government showing a commitment to gender equity in cabinet, with three female provincial premiers ruling, with a third of B.C. MLAs being female and with a woman sitting in the mayor’s chair at Salmon Arm’s city hall, there are improvements to the status of women worthy of celebrating on International Women’s Day, March 8. Girls can see evidence that their aspirations no longer need stop at or be limited to careers as a mother, a nurse or a teacher – as was the case not so long ago. Girls can see women occupying a variety of positions of power. This is indeed worthy of celebration. And there is still much to be done. It’s telling
that one-third of MLAs and three of 13 premiers is considered a big improvement. Little girls get messages that how they look is of prime importance, violence against women continues unchecked in many realms, women are paid less for doing work of equal value. The World Economic Forum’s latest research, Global Gender Gap Report 2015, predicts it will now take 117 years to close the gender gap – a gap that is widening in business, not narrowing. The world can only be a better place when the voices and minds of women have influence. And that won’t happen easily without a directed effort from those already in power.
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Tom Fletcher One of the enduring legacies of Pierre Trudeau’s time as prime minister is the legal supremacy of the individual, as articulated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We are seeing this played out with greater force than ever today, by an activist high court that swatted aside Stephen Harper’s attempts to restrain it, and now orders a meek, politically correct Justin Trudeau government to do its bidding. The Federal Court decreed last week that people have the right to grow their own “medical” marijuana. This ruling is unlikely to be appealed, given that Trudeau the Younger is committed to legalizing marijuana for everyone. There are conditions that show measurable relief from marijuana products, such as glaucoma or the nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer treatments. But much of the so-called medical marijuana industry is based on unsubstantiated claims about an inconsistent herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal. The Federal Court case involves four people from B.C., which boasts more than half of the contested medical marijuana growing licences issued across the country. One of the petitioners suffers from a vaguely defined condition known as “chronic fatigue syndrome,” which led to a disability pension from a federal civil service job at age 45. The judge cited no research to support the claim that sitting around smoking dope all day relieves this condition. Indeed it defies common sense that a set of symptoms with no identified cause, which might be confused with what we used to call laziness, would be alleviated by chronic consumption of a drug that promotes eating chips and watching TV. But we peasants aren’t supposed to question our monarchs, especially those in ermine-trimmed red robes at the Su-
preme Court of Canada. That court has decreed that our charter, which in Section 7 protects the “right to life, liberty and security of the person,” includes a right to have a doctor’s help to commit suicide. Euthanasia has been re-branded as “assisted dying” by all the most “progressive” countries, and Canada has been given a firm deadline to join the club. (Meanwhile, the term “right to life” is all but banned from university campuses, to minimize the risk of a coarse literal interpretation that it means, you know, a right to life.) A Liberal-dominated committee of MPs and senators has recommended full-throttle implementation, not restricted to terminal illness and including mental conditions such as depression and dementia. The majority suggested even “mature minors” should have this new right. The politicians support allowing doctors to opt out of cases they won’t condone, as long as they provide a referral to another doctor. In Belgium, one of the pioneers of this brave new world, most of the growing number of euthanasia patients have had cancer. But as The New Yorker magazine reported in a ground-breaking article last summer, others have been euthanized because of autism, anorexia, partial paralysis, blindness with deafness, manic-depression and yes, chronic fatigue syndrome. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake expressed the hope that Canada ends up with a consistent policy on doctorassisted suicide, rather than a provincial patchwork. The closest Lake came to politically incorrect criticism was to caution that “deep discussion” is needed around the court’s notion of a “competent minor,” someone not yet entrusted with the vote or access to a liquor store. Three dissenting Conservative MPs went so far as to say the recommendations don’t adequately protect seniors who might be coerced into checking out and passing on their estates. How oldfashioned.
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Natural beauty outweighs sign The bizarre proposal for a tacky, amusement park-like sign at the waterfront has to be a new low in turning a blind-eye to nature – in this instance, to the natural ecological and scenic wonders of Salmon Arm’s unique foreshore. Luckily for us all, those natural wonders are already there to be appreciated and respected just the way they are – mostly undiminished – despite incessant, incremental intrusion by unnecessary development. Too bad, but being ‘whimsical’ (“playfully quaint or fanciful – in an amusing way”) is also unnecessary and out-ofplace in the lakeshore’s protected – but precarious - natural
environment. In rejecting the sign’s proposed location, Coun. Chad Eliason and Tim Lavery got it just about right. Coun. Lavery noted how the sign would “obstruct the view of the lake” and Coun. Eliason recognized that “the painting (sign) is the exact background” (of the real lake, itself), and “kind of cheesy.” His idea of an ‘empty’ metal frame with the actual lake-view beyond, seems pretty good, even whimsical! Could a tourist-interactive digital disco-dance-a-thon Grebe-O-Rama be proposed next? Or continuing the unnatural, survival of the fishest – Hunger Games fish derby?
Perhaps Christmas Island dog agility trials? Maybe a highspeed skydiving with the osprey thrill ride with your own personal Osprey? (Be sure and purchase your dancing Grebe, sharpest fish hook, complimentary dogwalking pass and diving osprey iPad apps at the wharf before the show begins.) The lakeshore’s conscientious and tireless nature-advocating group – SABNES – includes an “E” for (Nature) Enhancement in its logo. A “cheesy” sign at the waterfront would be anything but! Tom Crowley
Observer column resonates with reader Thank you, Tracy Hughes, for your insightful and intelligent observations in your column of Feb. 24 in the Salmon Arm Observer. Perhaps we need to send some newspaper clippings to
Mr. Arnold so that he will be aware of what happens when bombs are dropped, and how they do not discriminate in their killing and maiming – as in helpless families, hospitals and Red Cross post and vol-
unteers with Doctors Without Borders. No pilot needs to have to live with those kind of nightmares. Pat Mearns
Time to reconfigure the school board Salmon Arm is not fairly represented on the school board. Despite the fact that students from Salmon Arm make up 50 per cent of the population of the school district, only two of the nine trustees are from Salmon Arm. Armstrong students account for approximately 25 per cent of the population, but there are two trustees representing Armstrong/Spallumcheen. The remaining 25 per cent of the students are represented by five trustees from the following communities: Sicamous/ Malakwa, Enderby, Falkland/ Deep Creek/Ranchero, North
Shuswap, and Carlin/Sorrento. Vernon and Kelowna’s School Districts have seven trustees each, while we have nine. Eliminating two trustees from our district would provide a mild cost savings. More importantly, it would even out the representation of small versus larger communities in the region. I propose that the trustee for North Shuswap be amalgamated with Carlin/Sorrento. Falkland and Deep Creek could be included in the Armstrong area, while Ranchero should be considered part of Salmon
Arm. That would bring us down to seven trustees, which would even out the representation on the school board. Times are tough in School District #83. Small schools are facing closures. Programs such as literacy intervention, counselling, and speech-language are facing cuts. The School Board has difficult decisions to make. It is more crucial than ever that the communities who are represented on the board should have a more even number of voting members. Megan Brooke
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1926
Getting around town was much more pleasant after the accumulation of mud had been removed from the pavement.
1936
A delegation of the fire brigade, Geo. Shirley and Fire Chief J. Allen, met with city council and requested the use of the old power house for a fire hall. J.L Jackson, postmaster, was in Ottawa attending a conference of the Executive of the Postmasters’ Association. R.W. Bruhn, MLA, in his address to the Legislature, urged the necessity for the union government to get the province out of its mess.
1946
At a public meeting at the Rex Theatre, on a motion by Ken Hunter, seconded by Wilfred Calvert, a committee was appointed to examine suggestions for a war memorial to honour the men of the area who died in the Second World War. Members of the committee were Mayor R.J. Skelton, Coun. Ross McLeod, W.H.Grant, Tom Middleton, Ernest Doe, N.S. Minion and Frank Marshall. Playing at the Rex was Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner, Walter Pidgeon and Van Johnson in Weekend at the Waldorf. Resignation of Mrs. Sybil Leonard as matron of the hospital was announced by J.L Jackson, chairman of the board.
1956
Salmon Arm General Hospital not only kept its 1955 expenditures within the amount spent in 1954, but it showed a surplus of $5,101. Total cost of operation in 1955 was $136,310. The financial report was given by Frank Marshall, chairman of the hospital’s finance committee.
1966
Hometown rinks captured three out of four competitions at the 10th Annual Salmon Arm Ladies Curling Club Bonspiel. Winner of the event was a rink skipped by Luverne Woodward. Other members were Joyce Cummings, Rita Hudson and Muriel Preston. District council took under consideration a request by L.H. Blain to establish a fruit stand on the Trans-Canada Highway at the Gleneden intersection.
Unique dip: Shuswap resident Marco Bieri, left, rides with friends in the Hot Tub Boat.
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A Shuswap man is hoping to get his name in the Guinness Book of World Records by sailing across the Georgia Straight – in a hot tub. Hot Tub Boat, as it’s affectionately called by its crew and builders – Ed Estabrook, Piotr Forysinski, Artem Bylinski and Sicamous native Marco Bieri – was inspired by the houseboats of the Shuswap, and perhaps several beers. “One of my best buddies here, Ed – he has a sailboat – we went houseboating in Sicamous and, as you know, they’ve got hot tubs on them, and he was just like, ‘how awesome would it be to have a hot tub on the sailboat,’” said Bieri. “I thought, true, but, just a sailboat moves a lot more differently than a houseboat and the size wouldn’t work. And then, as kind of a drunk joke we thought we should tow one.” But that’s not what happened. Instead, that vision about two years back became the seed behind the Hot Tub Boat project. Estabrook, Bieri
and company picked up an unwanted hot tub through Craigslist and got to work, taking it, as Bieri says, to the next level. “Most of my friends here are kind of into engineering, physics, whatever – especially people that helped out with this project,” explained Bieri, who has a masters in physics and is currently working as an engineer. “The whole planning of it, that was mainly our friend Piotr. He’s a physicist actually… He built the model on a computer because that’s what we do.” Forysinski provided pontoons and a frame was constructed onto which they could be attached. Before that, however, tub had to be retrofitted to function on the water. “We took the old hot tub and ripped everything out, all the insulation, all the piping…,” said Bieri. “It was really gross, so we gutted the whole thing and then reframed it, fibreglassed it – that was a lot of work, sanded it, fibreglassed it again, painted it, and then we built the frame around it. It was quite a bit of work, like, hundreds of hours spent in my backyard.”
There were some setbacks. Twice the outboard motor broke off the frame, having to be recovered from the ocean bottom. Each time resulted in the construction of better engine mounts. Over time the vessel underwent various tweaks and refinements to get it where it is today. “Every time you have an extra few hours to blow you just kind of work on it,” said Bieri. “The same as with somebody who has a car in their backyard – you always try to tweak it.” Those tweaks include a sound system, a battery/propane heating system for water in the tub and the ability to tow a dinghy loaded with a pig roaster (another of the crew’s custom creations). With their unusual craft more or less complete, Bieri explains he and Estabrook had another vision of sorts: to be the first to travel across the Georgia Straight in a hot tub boat and get into the Guinness Book of World Records. “That again kind of started out as a joke… Ed was like, how cool would it be to get Hot Tub Boat across the Georgia Straight,” said Bieri, noting the
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boat has been taken on shorter, successful runs between Bowen and Little Island. Given its odd size and slow speed (top speed is about 3.5 knots or six kilometres an hour), the Hot Tub Boat crew is just waiting for the perfect day to attempt to make history. “Of course you don’t want to have bad weather and of course you want a bunch of boats with you, so that’s a plan. We’ll probably have three or four boats sailing with us and hope for the best.” Bieri admits the concept of Hot Tub Boat is funny but, at the same time, is something they take seriously. “You know, it’s a big step to go from sitting drunk at Old Town, going, ‘Hey, we should have a hot tub on the sail boat,’ to sitting in the Georgia Straight in a hot tub boat…,” said Bieri. “I think it’s kind of a unique project. I mean, it’s funny in one sense, but once it was built and stuff, it makes logical sense.” A video of Hot Tub Boat, created to help fund it’s current motor, can be seen on YouTube under the title Hot Tub Boat Kickstarter Video.
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Funding boosts sewer upgrade By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
The City of Salmon Arm’s sewage treatment plant was a winner in gas tax allocations. The city received a federal gas tax fund contribution of $650,000 for an upgrade to the ultraviolet light disinfection system, which will pay for the whole project. “The Water Pollution Control Centre
has a service population of approximately 15,000 people and is funded through a userpay system. The grant will directly benefit the users by offsetting... costs and the upgrade... will be of benefit to all residents and users of Shuswap Lake as it will result in a fully redundant, energy efficient, maintenance friendly and highly effective UV treatment system,” states a city
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press release. Rob Niewenhuizen, the city’s director of engineering, explained
that redundancy in the plant means if the system is shut down there is an alternative to keep it going. “I think the... plant is the most misunderstood,” said Coun. Alan Harrison, noting he thinks a lot of people believe the water pollution control centre (as the sewage treatment plant is called) is out of date. “That’s not true – it’s state of the art.”
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Salmon Arm’s downtown will be getting a Fresh Start to Spring – and you’re invited to participate. On Saturday, April 23, Salmon Arm Downtown and Askew’s are co-hosting the community clean-up day. It will begin with orientation at Ross Street Plaza at 9 a.m., when volunteers will be organized into teams and given a work plan for two to three hours. Everyone will return to the plaza at noon for lunch. Volunteers can sign up at the Downtown Salmon Arm website or just show up. City council agreed to provide $500 towards supplies for the event.
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MP calls for focus on terrorism By Jennifer Smith BACK PRESS
The North Okanagan-Shuswap’s MP is demanding the country be vigilant when it comes to terrorism. Speaking in the House of Commons last Wednesday, Mel Arnold challenged the Liberal government’s decision to withdraw Canadian jets bombing ISIS in Iraq and Syria while deploying an increased number of personnel on the ground. “Can the government explain the logic in expanding Canada’s presence on the ground while eliminating our air support in the same step?” said Arnold, who described ISIS as “an infectious, lethal disease.” Arnold states that Canada’s CF-18s flew 1,378 missions that de-
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Denied: Under pressure from Penticton’s Griffin Mendel the Silverbacks’ Jared Turcotte is turned away by Vees’ goaltender Zachary Driscoll during a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Feb. 27.
Playoffs to provide fresh start By Evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
The 2015/16 BCHL regular season has concluded, all the playoff spots have been decided and the award winners have been announced. Ending the season on a sixgame losing skid, the Silverbacks will look to hit the reset
button as they head into the first round of playoffs on Friday evening on the road against West Kelowna. Over the weekend, the ’Backs were out-scored 13-2 in two games against their playoff rivals, West Kelowna, and the league winners, Penticton. On Friday evening, in the
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Adding to Salmon Arm Secondary wrestling coach Ray Munsie’s excitement of a gold medal, bronze medal and sixth-place finish at the 2016 BC High School Wrestling Championships, was news that Salmon Arm will host the 2017 provincial tournament. “We will host the BC Championships. It’s a for sure done deal – the best wrestlers in the province will be coming here,” exclaimed an elated Munsie. The three-day tournament will be hosted at the Shaw Centre March 2 to 4. Munsie says businesses are already coming onboard to help out as sponsors, and individuals are stepping up to help out in anyway they can. “One thing I’ve learned about this community is when there is a big project, people step up,” says Munsie, who is thrilled for his athletes to have to chance to compete at the top level at home, where they will be able to sleep in their own beds, have home-cooked meals and have their friends and family cheering them on. This year in Abbotsford, Elijah Lazar of Shuswap Middle School had his arm raised as the victor in the 38-kilogram gold medal final of the B.C. High School Wrestling Championships. “Lazar dominated from the opening whistle and pinned Konnor Sun in the first round,” said Munsie. In the 48-kg weight class, Rohan Kaffle made a name for himself as he won three bouts to take home the bronze medal. In what Munsie described as the toughest weight class in all of Western Canada, the 57-kg class, Reid McInnes placed a respectable sixth. Munsie is hopeful the success of this season will lead to success next year on home turf.
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Spring soccer registration open Registration for the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association house spring soccer season is now open. Registrations paid by the early rate deadline of Monday, March 7 will be entered into a draw for a pair of tickets to the Vancouver Whitecaps versus LA Galaxy game on Saturday, April 2. For more information on registration, visit www.shuswapsoccer.com/programs.php.
Get ready for Soccerfest The Shuswap Youth Soccer Association will be hosting its Soccerfest event in the indoor field at the SASCU Memorial Complex on Saturday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be an equipment swap as well as fun drills and games for all levels of players. For more information on the event, visit www. shuswapsoccer.com.
Skaters to perform The Salmon Arm Skating Club will host their final skate for the Winter Season on Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at Hucul Pond. This will be a performance evening of all the club’s skaters, from the pre-can skaters right through to the senior star skaters. The evening performance is called “Skating Through the Decades.”
Senior hockey players wanted New senior hockey players are wanted for a team. Ice time will be in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in October 2016. Play will be low-key and consist of four-on-four play. For more information or to sign up, call 250-832-2511 or 250-832-2766.
Bridge results Results for Feb. 23: first Tom McNie & Graham Todd and second Ona Bouchard & Jim McLean. Results for Feb. 24: first Jack Ashenbrenner & Vicki Coe, second Betty & Fred Bergmann, and tied for third Diane Wiebe & Sharon Eckstrom and Doss Burman & Al Christie. Results for Feb. 25: first Steve Raffel & Michael Clayton, second Ona Bouchard & Jim McLean and tied for third Shirley Buckler & Linda McCann and Arlene & Bert Lamoureux. Have a sports event? Write to us at:
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Eight skiers from Larch Hills helped propel the Zone 2 team to the top spot in the cross-country ski competition at the BC Winter Games last weekend in Penticton. Maggie Beckner, Lucy Elliott, Maggie Rodwell, Julia Brown, Rachel Bates, Natalie Wilkie, Stephen Moore and Calvin Hepburn all qualified and attended the games. On Friday, Moore reached the podium, finishing third in the midget boys 3.5-kilometre classic event, and Beckner took home the gold medal in the girls divi-
sion. Brown raced to a second-place finish in the juvenile girls 5-km event. During the sprints on Saturday, Beckner placed second and Moore placed third, while Brown placed second. On Sunday, several skiers came away with medals from the teams made up of participants from the ThompsonOkanagan region. Alexa Hadath, Jordan Turner, Jade Lutz, Stephenie Martin and head coach Cathy Lipsett claimed the ringette gold medal for the Thompson Okanagan. On the judo
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Natalie Wilkie, Rachel Bates, Julia Brown, Calvin Hepburn, Lucy Elliott, Maggie Rodwell and Stephen Moore celebrate their BC Winter games medal in Penticton last weekend. mats, second-time BC Games competitors Casey Bourassa and Reese Richardson took home bronze medals in their respective weight
class. Speed skater Laura Hall raced to a third-place finish in the Super 1,500-metre U14 Final. In the curling rink, Andrew Cow-
ell and his team took home the silver medal. Liam Westermann narrowly missed the podium in the Juvenile big air competition.
Golds recover in consolation game By evan Buhler OBSERVER STAFF
After a heart-breaking defeat to last Thursday to Mount Boucherie, the senior Golds basketball team settled for the bronze medal game in the Okanagan zone championships. “This was the best high school boys basketball game I’ve ever seen,” said head coach Rhys Waters of the game against Mount Boucherie. Throughout the game the Golds’ de-
fence was strong, and their offence was scoring. As the game came down to the wire, Dawson Mayes hit a clutch three pointer with 3.4 seconds left to put the Golds up by one. The fans went “nuts” said Waters. With the clock expiring, Boucherie hit a fade away corner three-pointer to go up 73-71 with .7 seconds left and again, the fans erupted. “He was their shooter, and he made the shot of his lifetime.
We had coverage on that corner shot, but it was just a miracle shot, it was no fault of our guys,” Waters said. On Friday the Golds rebounded in the consolation game defeating Penticton 68-65, led by Dillan Olson’s 18 points and six rebounds. Norman Ambauen added 12 points and Brandon Sanford scored seven, including the game-winning shot. The Golds finished the season with a 19-
13 record. Despite a very difficult schedule including three trips to the Lower Mainland, playing the provincial favourites twice, playing in AAAA league, Waters is adamant it was a good season. “Our group of guys were terrific. We never had anyone lose sight of the team goal, and that can be difficult for players who aren’t seeing their personal goals come to fruition,” Waters said. The Golds won two
of the seven tournaments and finished in the top half in all but one. Eight Golds will graduate this year including Olson, Josh Kujat, Ambauen, Aaron Hicks, Sanford, Colby Thiessen, Jared Sharp and Tyson Chamberlain. “They have put in a ton of time over their Golds careers, and the coaching staff and school would like to thank them for representing the school and the community so well,” said Waters.
Redmond named team MVP at banquet Continued from A13 win of the season. Elijiah Barriga scored the lone goal for the home side. At times the ’Backs looked unorganized and disjointed in both ends of the rink. They struggled for time
on the puck in the offensive zone, and that was a result of trouble getting out of their defensive zone. The ’Backs now turn their focus to their playoff series with the Warriors. This is the first time the Silverbacks
will be in the playoffs since the 2012/13 season. Over the course of the season the ’Backs dropped four and won two of six contests against the Warriors. The team held its annual awards banquet last Sunday. The team
MVP went to Angus Redmond. The top goalscorer and sportsmanlike went to Taro Hirose, the top defenceman was awarded to Kodi Schwarz and the top rookie went to Chase Zieky. Carson Bolduc was awarded
the most dedicated, the fan favourite was Ross Heidt and the top hitman was Colton Thibault. The ’Backs take to the Warriors in Game 3 on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at the Shaw Centre.
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Off your marks Selkirks swimmer Chantal Jeffrey dives off the starting blocks in a 50-metre breaststroke race during a swim meet at the SASCU Recreation Centre pool on Sunday, Feb. 28.
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Atom Silverbacks claim banner The L Turner Contracting Atom A Development Silverbacks picked up a banner for the rafters of the Shaw Centre this past weekend in West Kelowna. The team went into the OMAHA playoffs as the second-ranked team in the division. They started the weekend by winning their first three games against West Kelowna and both Penticton teams. Sunday morning the team played the Kelowna Ice Dogs, but lost creating a four-way tie for first place, with each team having three wins and one loss. Once all the tiebreaking formulas were run and calculators burnt out, it was determined that Salmon Arm would play Kelowna again, this time for the
Hoog, Maddux Martin, Trent Thiessen, Oscar Mayes, Connor Howell, Rylan Blackstock, Eli Eklund, Gage Parrell and Jaxon Hadath. Coaches: Gregg Patterson, Daron Mayes, Kevin Beckner, Josh Mitchell, Sheldon Parrell and Dave York.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you rush into a complicated situation without some forward planning, then you could end up with a real mess on your hands. Time for Rams to slow down and do the research that’s required. And – if you have a problem - don’t underestimate the power of your intuition to point you in the right direction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are your dreams achievable? Or are you being unrealistic about a project that’s due to be completed? Perhaps you need to get others on board and delegate more? If you think creatively, generate your group connections and keep your options open, then you’ll taste success. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you viewing your career [or a colleague] through ridiculously rose-coloured glasses? Perhaps you need to be more realistic about what’s going on? And avoid over-reacting on the weekend. Blurting out the first thing that comes into your mind is definitely a recipe for trouble so bite your tongue, sit tight and bide your time. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The week will run more smoothly if you roll up your sleeves and be a disciplined and conscientious Crab as you re-organise your daily routine, plus prioritise and streamline tasks. The more proactive you are about regular exercise and smart food choices, the healthier and happier you’ll be. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lions love to live it up, as you constantly press the ‘let’s overdo everything’ button. But this week Saturn puts the brakes on, and reminds you of all your current responsibilities and the long list of jobs you haven’t yet completed. Plus something [or someone] may stop you from expressing yourself in the fun and carefree way you’d like to. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don’t usually shirk your duties but this week you’ll be so busy [and stressed] that you may slip into forgetful mode. If you do your fair share of domestic chores, it will keep housemates happy. But if you don’t pull your weight [for whatever reason] then expect a few unpleasant consequences. You may also be at the receiving end of some sharp words from a loved one or work colleague.
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It’s all ’80s, all weekend at the Salmar Classic Theatre with the return of the films that celebrate that decade from March 4 to 6. Steven Spielberg’s 1941 is the featured film Friday night at 9 p.m. It is based after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor when residents of California descend into a wild panic, afraid that they might be the next target. Among them are Wild Bill Kelso (John Belushi), a crazed National Guard pilot; Sgt. Frank Tree (Dan Aykroyd), a patriotic, straight-laced tank crew commander; Ward Douglas(Ned Beatty), a civilian willing to help with the American war effort at any cost; and Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell (Robert Stack), who tries his hardest to maintain sanity amid the chaos. Other films include: National Lampoon’s Vacation, Labyrinth, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Crocodile Dundee, Rocky IV, The Untouchables, Brewster’s Millions, Willow, Ghostbusters II, James Bond: Never Say Never Again and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. For a full schedule of show times and admission prices, see, Salmon Arm ’80s Film Festival on Facebook. Admission is $7 per adult and $4 per child. A five-film pass is $30. There will be prizes for the best ’80s costumes. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gallery show opens Salmon Arm Art Gallery is pleased to present the multi-media works of BFA students at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops during the month of March. An Interrogation of Ignorance and Folly features 15 students confronting this abstract idea, and is co-curated by Susan Miller. The exhibition opens on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments, and continues until March 26, 2016. Sponsored by Gabriele Klein, the show also features an artists’ talk on Thursday, March 17 at 2:30 p.m. Admission to the gallery is by donation. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Jesse Mast is all about country. So it’s fitting the talented singer/songwriter will join Canadian Country Music Award winner Gord Bamford and four-time Grammy nominee Joe Nichols on The Certified Country Tour. Mast, who is signed to Bamford’s Cache Entertainment, will perform Bad Blood, his latest single that dropped on Feb. 9. The song, written by Matt Rogers of Ole Music Publishing in Nashville, was pitched to Mast about a yearand-a-half ago and recorded in Calgary. One of several under consideration, Bad Blood, the far-from-mournful break-up song, was elected to be the first single of what might eventually become an album. “It takes me back to old ’80s rock, but with a pretty distinct country flair. It marries the two genres really well,” says Mast of the single. “On top of that, it’s a lot of fun to play – to let loose and rock out with a song that is right up my alley.” Mast says there will be another single for sure, but the follow-up single won’t be coming out for months yet – probably not until August or September. That’s due, in part, to the cross-Canada, 20-date tour that runs from the beginning
of April until the end of May. Recently, the 19-year-old talent concluded a radio tour of all the major Canadian country stations and a smalltheatre tour where he opened for Bamford. “Gord did it to set himself apart, to put a face and personality to the name as well,” says Mast, grateful to Bamford’s introductions in Ontario, Alberta and B.C. “He has excellent rapport with radio personalities across the country, not just the DJs but with the top brass as well.” The small-theatre tour in Ontario provided a change of pace and an opportunity to play in a more intimate setting – just him and his acoustic guitar. Mast, who picked up the guitar only four years ago, says there are upsides to performing both on big-concert stages and in small venues. “It was awesome and I absolutely loved it ,” he says. “A small acoustic show is where the music really gets to shine; it’s a lot more about the clarity and the impact of the song.” A h , but then there are the big shows with “lots of energy; people getting into it and rocking out.”
Intimate spaces or large, boisterous concert venues, the likeable, humble Mast is loving it all. “Between Gord throwing his weight behind me, the team at Cache and the distribution team, it’s just fantastic.”
Cross-country tour: Salmon Arm’s Jesse Mast will be joining Gord Bamford and four-time Grammy nominee Joe Nichols on The Certified Country Tour in April.
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Bring a friend, your mother, grandmother, teacher, co-workers or mentor and celebrate this day together. It will feature live music by Desert Rose Duo. At the turn of the century, in the midst of social turbulence, International Women’s Day was born in the hearts of women who persevered through strikes, fights and demonstrations for the right to vote, fair wages and decent working conditions. On March 8, woman can join together to celebrate the courage and strength of women throughout the world – the heroic women of the past and modern-day heroines. International Women’s Day is also a day to contemplate
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All individuals or companies registered in 2015 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2016. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.
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FORER, RICHARD (DICK) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Richard (Dick) Forer of Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Richard passed away suddenly in Casa Grande, Arizona. Richard was predeceased by the love of his life, Bernadette Ann (Hiebert) on July 20, 2015 and is survived by his children Annette (Frank Bruseker), Douglas (Susan Gilmour), and Colleen (Charles McColgan), and grandchildren Kathleen, Henry, Jennifer, Liam and Maeve. Richard will be sadly missed by his siblings Mary (Denis) Dubord, Remo (Louise), Don, Ada (John) Hammel, Rita (Conrad) Rodney, Harold (d. 1959); and Lawrence and Ruth-Ann Harty, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Richard was born in Avonlea, Saskatchewan, and attended the University of Saskatchewan (B. Ag. 1963, B. Ed. 1964) and Queen’s University (MPA 1973). Richard retired in 1994 from the Saskatoon Catholic School Board, having previously spent many years with the Government of Canada. Richard will be fondly remembered as a loving and caring father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose passions included woodworking, camping in the RV with Bernadette, golf, curling, charity work and spiritual devotion. A Funeral Service was held at St. Joseph’s Parish (Claybank, Saskatchewan) on Monday, February 29th, at 12:00 noon. Interment of Richard and Bernadette followed the Funeral Service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, (Claybank, Saskatchewan). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Inter Pares www.interpares.ca.
NORMA LILIAN OWENS May 23, 1935 – February 22, 2016 It is with heavy hearts and lots of love we announce the passing of Norma Lilian Owens into the arms of Jesus at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on 22 February, 2016 at the age of 80. She is pre-deceased by her father, Walter George Robertson, mother, Lilian Hilda Wright and brother, Walter Robertson. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph, children Colin (Gail), Gary (Charlene) and Gillian (Corey), six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Norma was born in Bootle near Liverpool in England. She met and married Ralph on 19 March, 1955. They sailed from Liverpool to Canada and crossed by train straight to Salmon Arm in July 1966. She quickly found a job as a special education assistant, working with children in Salmon Arm Elementary, Salmon Arm West and Carlin Schools. She was also very involved with Shuswap Theatre in all areas of production and was presented with a lifetime membership. She was a member of Shuswap Singers as narrator for many concerts. In 1979 she produced and directed Sound of Music in the United Church. She also narrated for some of the Christmas Cantatas at the Baptist Church. Many thanks go out to the staff at Bastion Place and the hospital for the compassionate care in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation. A reception will follow the service in the Church hall allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories. Online condolences may be sent through Norma’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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OLIVER, RACILLE ELIZABETH (RAE) Rae Oliver, recently of Salmon Arm, passed away at Bastion Place on Feb. 26, 2016 at the age of 94 years, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Nov. 21, 1921 at Claresholm, Alta. to pioneers Nat & Mamie McIntyre, Mom moved to Calgary after graduating from high school. She married the late J. Darrald Oliver to whom she was married for 57 years and together they had 3 children. She was predeceased by Darrald in 2000 and by Terry, their oldest child, in 1974 as well as by two sisters and a brother. Left to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life are daughter Cheryl Cruikshank (Gary) and their children, Shannon Johnson (Neil Stahl) their children, Tyler, Hailey, Cole and Cameron; Jeff Cruikshank (Kristy) and their children, Fynn and Nate; her son Doran Oliver and his daughter, Meghan Rae Oliver. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. Many friends, both old and new remember her with respect, grateful for the opportunity of knowing her. Always trying to make her world a better place, Mom volunteered in Calgary as opportunities were presented - from establishing a Brownie, Girl Guide pack in her community, to helping establish a new church in Haysboro, and offering her time in the area of Pastoral Care at Rockyview Hospital. She was honoured by the Calgary Hospital Region for her 30 years of service and she was an active and founding member of St. Andrew’s United Church in Calgary and was recognized as a charter member of the United Church Women. After Dad’s passing she took a giant leap and sold her home and her beloved garden and moved into a condo. At Sierras of Heritage, she found a whole new community of friends and was active and engaged in the social club, aquafit, crafts, pool and cards. Her friends there remember her zest for life, and her “just do it” attitude. She loved to walk and hike and received great pleasure from her travels. Always game for something new, she wasn’t going to be left behind! Her on going tug o’war with the computer was evidence of her persistence and her drive to “keep up”. She was a principled woman, and has always been a strong, steadfast example of a decent human being living their life. She loved flowers and she loved shopping! There is at least one ladies store in Salmon Arm that was a frequent destination! Health issues started to arise and in 2015 she reluctantly, but bravely, sold her Calgary condo and moved to Salmon Arm. One of the first residents of Andover Terrace Resort, it didn’t take her long to renew, strengthen and establish new friendships. Health issues continued to dog her but she fought hard to maintain her independence. Behind her walker, she set a pace that spoke to a sense of purpose! However, the body can only endure so much and she was hospitalized. Staff at Salmon Arm Hospital knew her as stoic as she faced her final fate. She was transferred to Palliative Care at Bastion Place and was cared for in a most compassionate way by the staff there. Our family is very grateful for the wonderful medical care she received while in Salmon Arm – from physiotherapy (Julie Parenteau) to pain management (Dr. M. Lourens) and especially by Drs. Barb McKinnon and Chris Weicker. Following Mom’s wishes, there will be no service. Her ashes will be returned to Calgary and placed with those of her husband and son. Online condolences may be sent through Rae’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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TRY A CLASSIFIED LANK, SHAWN JEREMY Mar. 8, 1972 – Feb. 13, 2016 Shawn passed away suddenly at the age of 43 years doing something he loved: riding his Harley. He is survived by his common-law spouse of 13 years, Lana Sadler (nee Indridson), son Donovan, parents Patrick and Dolores, siblings Jason and Kim, nephews Dane, Kayden, Noah and Isaac, numerous relatives as well as many friends and extended family members. Shawn was often referred to as a “Gentle Giant”; he was a big guy with a huge heart, often buying a coffee or a meal for a homeless person and paying it forward to others in need along his trucking route to various destinations. He began his trucking life as a Tow Truck/Vehicle Recovery driver which after a few years found him in training for the Big Rigs. He took to the Highway Transportation Industry like a true professional. His time off the highway meant relaxing at home, catching up with friends and spending time with Lana and their little dog Trixie and of course riding his bike when weather permitted. A casual Celebration of Shawn’s life will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 1860 20th Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, B.C. between 12 - 4 pm. In Lieu of flowers please donate to your local food bank or to a Riders Toy Run in your area. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium, Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories of Shawn through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
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School District No. 83 is advertising for interested parties to submit a quotation for Power Sweeping Services for the 2016 School year. Quotation documents, addendums or corrections for this quote can be obtained from the School District No. 83 Works Complex located at 5911 Auto Road SE., Salmon Arm, B.C. or downloaded from the School District website at www.sd83. bc.ca. Quotation process closes at 12:00 pm March 9, 2016. Further information can be obtained via email to sbennett@sd83.bc.ca
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CASUAL BUS DRIVERS School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires Casual Bus Drivers to work on a casual basis in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement and at least one year work experience in the operations of passenger buses. The rate of pay is $24.79 per hour. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualificaions must accompany application), including three professional references and send to apply@sd83.bc.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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: Kevin Bolen, Funeral Director
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POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; Email to: jcameron @advancebuildings.com
STAFF PHARMACIST Part time Pharmacist needed for 2 days per week in a busy pharmacy in downtown Salmon Arm. No evenings or Sunday shifts. Focus on Pharmacy Services and Injection Services is required. Respond with resume and cover letter to the Pharmacy Manager at rx244@forewest.ca. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PRODUCE CLERK – PART TIME Our Salmon Arm Uptown Produce Department requires part time help. You must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and want to be part of the Askew’s team, we want to hear from you. Please forward resume in person, to; Mike Medwid, Produce Manager – Uptown Store or by email to mike@askewsfoods.com
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REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
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Blind Bay Village Grocer, located in the interior of British Columbia is accepting resumes for the following position. Deli counter clerk/cook. Candidate must have 3 years in the hospitality industry. Must be customer service oriented and suggestive selling an asset. Ability to work in a high volume kitchen as a positive team player. Able to take direction and accomplish tasks in a time effective manner. Product and cuisine knowledge is essential, mostly Canadian cuisine including soups, salads, home replacement meals (lasagna, cabbage rolls, stroganoff, etc.). Variety of sandwiches and creativity on daily lunch and dinner specials. Certified food safe or equivalent of is a requirement. Comply with sanitation and safety standards. Benefits available, Apply with resume, Attn: Doug storemanagerbbvg@telus.net 250-675-2046
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QUIET private strata unit for sale in the perfectly secluded Florence Grove Estates in downtown Salmon Arm. 2bdrm., 1.5bath, large single car garage, ample storage, bright open floor plan large enough for both kitchen & dining room eating area. Living room opens to patio with private lawn area. Central location to downtown, malls & senior centre. Reduced to $249,000. Please call (250)832-6685 for viewing.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-804-5364.
Commercial/ Industrial SICAMOUS: Commercial bay, 1300sqft., overhead door, office space, TCH frontage, $863/mo. (250)804-8806
Mobile Homes & Pads SICAMOUS: SMALL 2 BDRM mobile home, fenced yard, very private, newly renovated with new paint and flooring, has boot room attached, washer & dryer, sm. pets okay, clean and neat, year to year, $650/mo. + utilities, must have references. Call 1-403650-4612, or email to bruce@precisionlabelltd.com
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TREE FARM LICENCE 55 Draft Information Package Management Plan #5
Land Act:
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that South Bastion Bay Access Inc. from Tappen, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for existing road purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located over a portion of Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road adjacent to Sec. 5, Tp. 22, R. 8, W6M, KDYD. The Lands File for this application is 3412975. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Of¿cer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 26, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ Of¿ce in Thompson-Okanagan.
Notice is hereby given under section 6 (1) of the Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation, that Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. (LP) is seeking public review and comment on the draft Information Package (IP) relating to Management Plan #5 (MP5) for Tree Farm Licence 55 (TFL55). TFL 55, held by LP, covers roughly 92,000 hectares of crown forest land, and is located approximately between Revelstoke and Mica Creek on the east side of the Revelstoke reservoir in the Selkirk Mountains The IP describes the information used to support the timber supply analysis (TSA). The TSA provides information to assist the Chief Forester of BC in determining the Allowable Annual Cut on TFL 55. All interested parties are invited to view and comment on the draft Information Package for MP#5 from March 2, 2016 through to May 2, 2016. All documents and maps will be available for download by visiting the LP Building Products website http://lpcorp.com/ sustainability/sustainable-forestry/ Printed documents and maps will also be made available by mail, pick up at the LP office in Malakwa, BC or by email as requested. Viewing appointments can be arranged by calling the LP office at 250-836-3100. Comments will be accepted in writing until 4:00 pm April 29, 2016 For further information please contact: Fernando Cocciolo, RPF Tel: 250-836-3100 Fax: 250-836-3215 Email: Fernando.Cocciolo@LPCorp.com
19,951 That’s how many companion animals will need loving, new homes this year. Will you open your home to one?
Modular Homes MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD Avail. Mar.1. (250)838-7670
Office/Retail Quality office or retail space in busy downtown Salmon Arm Ground floor, level entry, store front, wheelchair accessible, HVAC, lots of free parking. 2500sqft. currently set up as offices, could also be retail. High traffic, high visibility location. $12 per sqft. 3 or 5 year lease. Call Keith (250)832-6060 or kchancellor@shaw.ca
Rooms for Rent SORRENTO. Shared accom. Prefer mature, working roommate 1 (250)571-0484
Suites, Lower 1BDRM (brand new) avail Feb 1, w/d/f/s, NP, NS, $800/mo. + util. (250)803-6868
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2011 Camry LE V6 auto, silver colour, must see car 104,000kms $14,000 (250)517-9549
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Scrap Car Removal #1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855
Houseboats WANTED to buy 24-32’ Houseboat with trailer. 250-788-3798 or 250-788-3400
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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, MARCH 2
SUPPORT GROUP – Separation/Divorce Care, a 13-week
INCOME TAX – A free program to help low-income
individuals of all ages complete uncomplicated returns begins at the Seniors’ Resource Centre at 320A Second Ave. NE. Drop in or call 250-832-7000.
MEDITATION – Buddhist Meditation Class, from 7 to 8:30
p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap Street. Suggested donation $10. For more, contact Karen Goodwin at 250-558-0952.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 TOASTMASTERS – Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet
Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre.
WEEKLY CRIB – Runs every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at
the Salmon Valley Senior’s Hall. For info, contact Donna Bernard at 250-833-0123.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 KNITTED WEAR – The
Grandmothers to Grandmothers sale of knitted goods takes place on the first Friday of every month at the Mall at Piccadilly.
GALLERY SHOW – Salmon Arm Art
Gallery presents the multi-media works of students at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops during the month of March. The exhibition opens on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments and continues until March 26, 2016. The show also features an artists’ talk on Thursday, March 17 at 2:30pm.
NORTHERN LIGHTS – The Northern
MONDAY, MARCH 7 REFUGEE COALITION – The local Refugee Coalition presents
an educational evening of films and discussion to acquaint members of the community with the dire need of Syrian refugees at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7 at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 LIBRARY LINES – Colouring Book Night at the Salmon
Arm Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in Piccadilly Mall. Drop in Tuesday between 5 p.m. and
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 CONCERT SERIES – Voice of the Shuswap presents folk
artist Tony Turner at the Downtown Activity Centre library at 7 p.m. For more, contact 250-463-5026.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 FIESTA MUSIC – El Mariacho Los Dorados bring the joyful
music of Mexico to Carlin Hall at 7:30 p.m. celebrating their latest CD Si Tu Te Vas, with the bass guitar stylings of Diego Kohl, trumpet and vocal stylings of Mark D’Angelo and the lead guitar and vocals of band leader, Alex Alegria. Kelly and Blu Hopkins are special guests. Tickets are available at Acorn Music, 250-832-8669. LIBRARY LINES – Colouring Book Night at the Salmon Arm Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in Piccadilly Mall. Drop in Tuesday between 5 p.m. and 7:30. Colouring sheets, pencil crayons and markers available or bring your own. Kids and teens welcome.
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SERVICE – Spiritual Healing offered by
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Spiritualist Church of Salmon Arm. Free opportunity the third Tuesday of each month at the Hudson’s St. Senior’s Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Healing begins at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome Contact Rev. N. Russell @ 259-804-0442 for more information.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
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Lights Chamber Choir perfoms Songs of Hope, Joy, Despair, Love, Longing at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and again at 2:30 p.m. Sunday March 13. Tickets are available online at Acorn Music or northernlightschamberchoir.ca.
7:30. Colouring sheets, pencil crayons and markers available or bring your own. Kids and teens welcome.
FILM FEST – The ninth annual ’80s Film Festival presents
WOMEN’S DAY –This year on International Women’s Day,
12 classic movies from March 4 to 6 at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Prizes for best ’80s costumes. Net proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. For film details, visit Salmon Arm ’80s Film Festival on Facebook.
Thursday, March 8, you’re invited to join the SAFE Society at Java Jive Neighbourhood Bistro (on the corner of Alexander and the Trans-Canada Highway) for a fun and casual evening coffeehouse, 6 to 8 p.m. Live music by Desert Rose Duo
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
TAI CHI – A two-day introduction to Fung Loy Kok Taoist
LIVE MUSIC – Ryan McMahon from The Lion The Bear
Tai Chi takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6 at Elk’s Hall, 3690 30 St. NE. Start a path of training that can help calm the mind, cultivate the heart and improve balance, flexibility and strength. For more information, email salmonarm@ taoist.org or call 250-832-9038.
LIBRARY FUN– Origami for beginners will take place from 3
to 4 p.m. at the library branch in the Mall at Piccadilly. Register online at www.orl.bc.ca or by phone at 250-8326161.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
meet at 10 a.m. in the Canoe Seniors Centre. For more information, call Ted Byers at 250-832-2603.
Spring Tire Sale
PRAYER – The interdenominational
World Day of Prayer takes place at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church, 121 Shuswap St. SW.
program to help with the trauma of marital breakdown, runs at 4:30 p.m. For information contact 250-832-3121.
The Fox is performing solo at the Barley Station Brew Pub from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge but patrons are encourage to donate to the artist.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 JAZZ CLUB – The Jake McIntyre-Paul Quartet plays from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)at the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs, 551 Trans-Canada Highway. Admission by Donation. Drinks and tapas menu available.
SOAR – Steel Workers Organization of Active Retirees will
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY – The Shuswap Association of Writers is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh as a fundraiser for the 2016 Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival at Intermission Restaurant at the Shaw Centre. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The band Circle of Friends will be back to provide some Celtic music. Tickets are $35 including a complete buffet dinner and entertainment and can be purchased at Hidden Gems Bookstore on Alexander Street in Salmon Arm.
SNOWMOBILERS– Salmon Arm SnowBlazers Monthly
meetings to be held every 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Curling Rink to discuss Chalet, Trails, Preservation of Fly Hills Recreation and Fundraising.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 COFFEE HOUSE – Acoustic open mic at the Little Mountain
Fieldhouse. Doors open at 7. Admission is a tune or a toonie. Everyone welcome.
ALL WRITE – The Shuswap Writers Group meets at Choices
Restuarant, 40 Lakeshore Drive, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker is author Gerty Shipmaker.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 FILM FARE – The Shuswap Film Society presents The
Legend of Barney Thomson about a socially awkward Glasgow barber who reluctantly stumbles into the role of vicious serial killer at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 QUARTET CONCERT – The Fraser Valley Quartet will play
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Shuswap Community Church - 3151-6th Ave. NE. Admission by donation.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Salmon Arm Observer
Under the lights Pauline Waelti waits for the start of the Shuswap Theatre’s presentation of Wellfarewell at Shuswap Theatre on Friday, Feb. 26.
EVAN BUHLER/OBSERVER
School closure meetings set By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF
CONGRATULATIONS!
Community members can have their say on potential school closures in the region at two upcoming meetings. The first is for Silver Creek Elementary and will be April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the school. The second will be for the proposed Armstrong Elementary School closure on April 11 at Pleasant Valley Secondary School starting at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Education voted Feb. 9 to initiate a 60-day consultation process to close both schools for September 2016. Due to declining enrolment and no additional funding from the Ministry of Education, the board needs to cut $1.3 million from its operations to balance the budget for the upcoming school year. The school district has also released information packages for the school closures to answer questions about the impact on class sizes, renovations and cost savings. They are available on the School District #83 website at www.sd83.bc.ca Closing Silver Creek is expected to save roughly $213,000 from the operating budget and closing Armstrong Elementary would save approximately $509,000. The school board vote on school closures is planned for a special meeting on April 26.
Royal Canadian Legion #62 COMING EVENTS Ham & Turkey Draw March 19 Monday Night Crib 7:00 pm SHARP Tues. Night Fun Darts • 7:00 pm Shuffleboard Girls vs Guys Thurs @ 2:30 pm
Friday, March 4 224 athletes from the Thompson - Okanagan competed at the 2016 BC Winter Games bringing home 92 medals.
Burger & Beer Night
◆ Darts ◆ Shuffleboard ◆ Pool – Anytime! ◆ Meat Draws Saturdays at 2 pm ◆ Members & bonafide guests welcome OPEN 11:00 A.M. • www.legion62.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #62 ~ 141 Hudson St. NW, Salmon Arm ~ 832-3687
Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos, and results at BCGAMES.ORG