Salmon Arm Observer, March 09, 2016

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Man dies in bridge crash Trans-Canada: Salmon Arm man airlifted to hospital in Kamloops.

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

A Calgary man is dead and a Salmon Arm resident is in hospital with serious injuries following a motor-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway Saturday morning.

The incident occurred about 7:45 a.m. on March 5 at the Salmon River Bridge. Police report a westbound Chevy Impala driven by a 24-year-old Calgary man encroached on the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a Dodge pickup truck driven by a 51-year-old Salmon Arm man.

The Calgary man was pronounced dead at the scene while the Salmon Arm driver was airlifted to Kamloops hospital with serious injuries.

The highway was closed for approximately four hours before it was eventually re-opened to single-lane alternating traffic.

Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper said her heart goes out to the family of the deceased. She says the incident highlights the pressing need for the province to proceed with the proposed upgrades that would provide a safer alternative to the Salmon River Bridge.

“This is our nightmare,” said Cooper of the incident. “We’ve been very worried about this and we’ve been talking to both levels of government, wanting to move this forward. You know they have some plans, I just hope they get moving on it.”

Cooper is hoping the federal government will show a financial commitment to the project when

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“We really need the commitment from the federal government as well,” said Cooper.

North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold says he has been working with municipalities and the province to identify necessary highway improvements, and will “continue to fight for the funding to make our highways and bridges safer on behalf of all constituents and visitors of the region.”

Meanwhile, residents of the North Okanagan-Shuswap are mourning the loss of Carlee Nora De Boer, 20, of Grindrod, and Paige Alexandra Whitelaw, 20, of Ladysmith, who died Sunday when the vehicle they were in left Highway 6 in Vernon.

Police say the vehicle hit the shoulder and rolled several times.

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Rescue work: Paramedics, Salmon Arm firefighters and members of the Salmon Arm Rescue Unit work to extricate an injured man and get him to a medivac helicopter.

The driver, a 21-year-old Armstrong man, is under investigation, and police say there are in-

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Refugees join community Syrian relief: Two new families make Salmon Arm their home.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Eleven Syrians have now found refuge in Salmon Arm. More will be coming, but Ottawa has made changes to the refugee program, which has delayed their arrival.

Shuswap Rotary’s family arrived just over two weeks ago – a dad, pregnant mom and three children, ages seven, five and three, says Shuswap Refugee Coalition head Brian Ayotte.

“The older one is in Bastion and doing very well, learning the ABCs,” Ayotte says.

When they arrived, three of the children were sick with high fevers. Mustafa Zakreet, Salmon Arm’s first Syrian refugee, came to the rescue, providing translation for the doctor.

Another family with three children sponsored by Shuswap Community Church arrived two weeks ago Thursday.

Now that Ottawa has reached its 25,000 target, priorities and the system have changed, Ayotte says, suspecting attempts are being made to clear away a backlog of refugees in large centres, where many are housed in hotels and not being integrated into community.

“We never know what’s going on; there’s at least three other organizations waiting for families – St. Joseph’s, First United and Broadview/ Lakeside, and we know we’re in the process because we have file numbers,” Ayotte says.

“Those three are imminent. Does that mean next week or the end

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Ayotte says Deo Lutheran and Cornerstone Church have been

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Word is spreading among dog owners about suspected cases of pets being lured and stolen in the Shuswap.

On several social media groups, people are posting about “numerous thefts” of dogs in Silver Creek and Gleneden.

They are also reporting sightings of people trying to lure pets, including reports of someone trying to lure Bernese Mountain dogs into a white truck with a beige canopy and other reports of someone in a purple van attempting to lure a dog.

But the Salmon Arm RCMP’s files don’t match the number of cases circulated on social media.

“No one has reported any theft of a dog recently, and I went back through the files to January,” says Staff Sgt. Scott West of the Salmon Arm RCMP. “The only file is a lady who made a suspicious occurrence complaint about someone trying to befriend and lure dogs off her property. That’s the only file we have open.”

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Warning: Pet lovers want owners to be cautious in the wake of social media reports of animal theft in the area.

West checked the files from the past weekend and indicates no other reports of theft or dog luring were reported.

Animals lovers, however, want pet owners to be cautious. Amy Tuesday Lewis posted on the public Facebook group, Salmon Arm Pets Sell & Buy, that she is attempting to compile a head count of missing dogs in the area and the circumstances.

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I am heartbroken about how many people lay awake at night worrying about their animals,” she posted.

Another Facebook group was set up under the heading: Missing Dogs From Salmon Arm Area.

Pair fined for neglecting animals

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

A pair of Salmon Arm residents pled guilty to improper care of their animals, but will still be allowed to have two cats as pets.

Jennifer Borstel and Troy Sigvaldason both entered guilty pleas in Salmon Arm Provincial Court in February to one count each of causing an animal to continue to be in distress under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The sentence follows the BC SPCA’s 2014 seizure of 24 cats and three dogs from a downtown Salmon Arm residence.

SPCA spokesperson Lorie Chortyk says the animals were removed

from the home because of severe flea infestations, ear and eye infections and filthy living conditions.

The pair was sentenced to a $500 fine, a 10-year ban on owning animals, with the exception of two cats, paying $1,483.45 restitution to the BC SPCA and serving two year’s probation.

The SPCA will conduct inspections of the remaining two pets to ensure they receive proper care.

The seized animals were taken to the Shuswap SPCA shelter for medical examination and required treatment.

Chortyk reports all the seized animals have now been adopted into new homes.

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Gazing into parks’ future Concepts: Citizens get opportunity to weigh options.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Like whitecaps on the lake, ideas for improvements to Canoe Beach have been rolling in. Just as they have for Klahani Park.

In 2012, about 400 people responded to a city survey about the two parks and, last Thursday, close to 100 people came to city hall to see what ideas are being proposed.

Panels showed two concepts for both Canoe Beach and Klahani Park. Those attending were asked to identify which features they prefer in each concept. For example, would they like to keep the retaining walls at Canoe Beach or remove them?

For Klahani Park, questions included whether three or four ball diamonds should be completed.

Mayor Nancy Cooper said she is thrilled with the interest shown.

“It’s nice to hear all the buzz,” she said of the busy room. “Everyone has an opinion and that’s what we want to hear.”

Cooper said some people, for instance, are pleased with a bike skills park in Klahani, close to the South Canoe trails.

Tanja Carlson said she’s happy about an improved boat launch for non-motorized boats at Canoe Beach.

“And giving the kids a better swimming area is excellent, far away from the boat launch.”

Among June Stewart’s ideas is the need for more parking at Canoe Beach if it’s going to be improved.

And she’s not in favour of knocking down the lease cabins in Canoe unless replacement plans are finalized.

“If they can’t commit to it, don’t do it.”

Stewart is glad to see more ball diamonds at Klahani Park, “as we really need a tournament facility.”

Don Derby would like to see camping considered in the Canoe Beach area. He pointed out how Herald and Scotch Creek parks get booked by April 1, and he’d like to see more affordable camping

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#1 for Canoe Beach during the city’s open house on Thursday, March 3. for families in Salmon Arm. Mel Kaufman points to the need to improve the dock and the boat launch at Canoe.

“That’s the big one.

Get it dredged properly and get rid of the sand.”

Coun. Alan Harrison noted a floating swimming dock is a priority for citizens, a wish that

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City News and Public Notices 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.

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City News and Public Notices 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: 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)

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.

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Civic Address: 3111 - 28 Street NE Location: Northwest of the intersection of 30 Avenue and 30 Street NE; west side of 28 Street NE

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Present Use: Single family dwelling

Subletting is prohibited without the prior written consent of the City of Salmon Arm.

Proposed Use: Single family dwelling with secondary suite

For additional information and/or inquiries please contact the office of the undersigned.

Owner / Applicant: Grace Lentz

Erin Jackson Corporate Officer

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

COURT OF REVISION - SEWER AND WATER FRONTAGE TAXES; TRANSPORTATION PARCEL TAX; 73RD AVENUE WATERMAIN EXTENSION PARCEL TAX TAKE NOTICE THAT:

OUTDOOR BURNING All burning done outdoors requires a permit and is governed by The City of Salmon Arm Burning Bylaw.

Permits for Incidental Burning (Backyard Cleanup) are available for purchase at City Hall or at the Fire Department at a cost of $10. Incidental burning is permitted March 15th to April 15th and October 1st to 31st. Properties must be more than .99 acres in size in designated areas.

Campfires also require a permit, the fee is $10.00 and they are valid for the current year in which they are issued.

Anyone wishing to light an open fire must pay attention to changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations in order to reduce the number of preventable wildfires.

For more information about outdoor burning please call the Salmon Arm Fire Department at 250-803-4060

LOAD RESTRICTIONS Pursuant to City of Salmon Arm Bylaw No. 1971, as amended, all roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Salmon Arm, except those exempt from this regulation, are hereby restricted to 70% of legal axle loading, unless otherwise posted, effective 12:00 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016, and until further notice.

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 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.

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.

Monica R. Dalziel Collector/Assessor

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Tracy Hughes

A middle-school moment A few years ago, I crossed the 40th birthday threshold with a red velvet cupcake and hardly a worry that I had crossed the threshold into middle age.

And unlike some moms gathered in a weepy circle on the first morning of kindergarten, I dropped off my bright-faced, skipping child with a kiss and a smile and hardly a backwards glance as I walked back through the playground to my car.

It wasn’t kindergarten that threw this mom for a loop. It was the notice from Shuswap Middle School.

An innocuous, two-page letter filled with a friendly welcome message and instructions for buying P.E. T-shirts and shorts had me blubbering like I’d watched a Hallmark Movie of the Week.

I choke up even as I write this because, suddenly, that school note made it real. I’m over the halfway mark to my oldest daughter becoming an adult.

I’ve crested the top of the parental roller coaster and now it’s full speed ahead until she’s kissing me goodbye to head off somewhere – university, travel, employment.

Forget the mid-life crisis.

I’m having a full-blown, middle-school crisis.

I’m not ready for a tween, much less a teen.

I can still recall so many of my own memories from those junior high years – and some of them are still cringe-worthy more than 30 years later.

The time the French teacher caught me passing notes in class – which included declarations of love for the raven-haired, although pimply-faced, boy who sat two rows over and entertained the class by translating it into French and reading it aloud.

There was the longing not to be the tallest girl in the room, the teasing about the horrible poodle perm, the fights with my mom about her refusal to let me wear a one-shoulder exposed Flashdance sweatshirt in order to fit in with the cool girls.

There are the highs of getting your independence, of testing limits and exploring who you want to become. But I also remember the intensity of the feelings, the friendships, the dramas and the pressure to fit in.

The mama bear in me wants nothing more than to insulate my child from the inevitable hurts, from those bad fashion choices and the slights of the other tweens. I want her to remember she’s amazing just the way she is and to resist the idea that she has to change to fit in.

I want to believe that when push comes to shove, she will make all the right choices through her tweens and teens, but I know that isn’t going to be the case.

So I’m afraid.

I think the kind people at the middle school know a lot of parents like me. I see they are offering a morning open house for parents of kids who will be attending SMS in September. There’s a tour and a time for parents to have their questions answered.

I just hope they have a therapist on hand. And maybe a box of Kleenex.

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Give politicians first-hand knowledge Back before Nancy Cooper was mayor, she spent some time as a council member.

And at that time there was – as there still is today – discussion about the need to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway to help prevent lost lives and life-altering.

At that time, the Observer praised a statement Cooper made at a council meeting in an editorial which was written following another fatal collision on the local section of highway.

“Coun. Nancy Cooper was right on the money when she suggested that Premier Gordon Campbell and Prime Minister Paul Martin should be forced to accompany rescue workers when they are called to the scene of these dev-

astating crashes,” we wrote in 2004.

And that sentiment still resonates with us today, although those two politicians are long out of office, now replaced by Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Or maybe we need to take it more local and page out Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and MP Mel Arnold the next time police, fire, paramedics and rescue unit members head to a scene like Saturday’s collision on the Salmon River bridge.

We can’t help but think that would give our politicans the proper perspective on the need to fast-track safety upgrades to our national highway.

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The Observer asked: The 80s Film Festival was at the Salmar Classic. What is your favourite film from that time?

Dan Peters “It would be a toss up between any of the Rocky movies.”

Damon Kent “I would say any of the Rocky’s”

Shayla Peters “Back to the Future, especially the first one.”

Jen Kent “Willow, because Val Kilmer is in it.”

Isobelle Anderson “Crocodile Dundee, because he is so cute.”

Premiers do the carbon shuffle Drive with care on unfamiliar roads BC VIEWS

Tom Fletcher Premier Christy Clark had her dancing shoes on as yet another “climate change” meeting ended in disarray in Vancouver last week.

“This is not the end,” Clark assured reporters after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers emerged with no agreement on a national minimum carbon price. No kidding.

Trudeau declared victory by announcing the unanimous consent to a “Vancouver Declaration,” which basically pays lip service to the concept of “carbon pricing” and kicks another grand federal election promise down the road.

As the rest headed for jets waiting at Vancouver airport, Clark expressed the hope that the public would say “they got together and they made progress.”

Did they? Let’s take a look.

Going into the Whistler-Vancouver stop on Trudeau’s globe-trotting glamour tour, Clark correctly noted that it’s other provinces that need to make progress. B.C. has a clear price on carbon emissions; it’s been held at $30 a tonne since Clark succeeded its creator, Gordon Campbell.

Clark’s advice for other premiers is to follow Campbell’s example of a revenue-neutral carbon tax, offset by income tax reductions. You won’t build public support for a carbon tax that makes people poorer, she said.

Of course that’s what Alberta is doing, at a time when many residents are getting poorer already. Alberta’s NDP government plans to match the rate of B.C.’s carbon tax within two years and spend the proceeds.

Other premiers have more creative definitions for pricing carbon.

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil pointed to transmission lines and power purchases from the Muskrat Falls dam under construction in Labrador, to substitute hydro for coal-fired power. The highest electricity prices in

Canada are their “carbon pricing” plan.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall pointed to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage project. It is the world’s first coal-fired power station to capture carbon dioxide after combustion. The CO2 is sold to oilfield operators who inject it into declining wells to push more oil out, and the project intends to capture sulphur dioxide and fly ash to process and sell for other industrial uses.

Wall is the only Canadian leader to state a couple of inconvenient truths.

The purpose of this exercise is to reduce carbon emissions, not to raise tax revenues. And now is the worst possible time to impose more taxes on the oil and gas industry.

Clark’s stand-pat strategy on the B.C. carbon tax is going to change this year, as positioning begins for the 2017 election. A B.C. government advisory panel has recommended a 33 per cent increase, conveniently starting in 2018, with annual increases after that.

The current seven-cent-per-litre carbon tax on gasoline sold in B.C. is hardly a deterrent these days, as pump prices have tumbled and could stay low for years to come. And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now.

The B.C. NDP is trying to rebuild its credibility on climate policy. NDP leader John Horgan tried to revise the party’s history, claiming in year-end interviews that the NDP didn’t oppose the carbon tax, only making it revenue neutral rather than spending the money on green initiatives, as Alberta wants to do.

Alas, the NDP’s “axe the tax” campaign going into the 2009 election is a matter of record. The party’s election platform warned that Campbell’s plan “increases taxes for average families by tripling the gas tax” to its current level.

Last week the NDP issued a news release denouncing Clark for presiding over increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dear non-resident drivers through the Shuswap and Okanagan: This is a small geographic area. Many of us who live within its boundaries are forced to commute daily to work or shop.

Our highways, for the most part, are in good condition and offer a comfortable commute with the exception of you.

I am tired and sickened by the amount of accidents you cause. In the last few months I have watched multiple driv-

ers pass over double solid lines in oncoming traffic (including twice seeing people pass those passing into oncoming traffic), speeding well in excess of the limits. Truck drivers blocking the only passing lanes for miles driving in tandem, individuals making U-turns in blind corners over double solid lines and non-residents cruising in designated passing lanes.

My 19-year-old son has witnessed two motor vehicle accidents and my husband has been first on scene for two.

Yesterday he had to watch a man die before EMTs could arrive.

You have become such a menace that no one but my husband would stop and help.

The actual first person on scene never got out of her car and left when my husband did.

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Complex issues deserve more research Columnist Tom Fletcher seems to revel in declaiming emotional opinions that rest on a limited base of knowledge or experience, or on unshakable ideology.

He recently described the Supreme Court of Canada as “activist” because it upheld an individual’s right to grow cannabis plants for his or her own medical purposes (stating that it “promotes eating chips and watching TV”), characterized chronic fatigue syndrome as “laziness,” and spent half his column disparaging and trivializing the concept of doctorassisted death.

I began my medical career in the late 1970s in palliative

care. I still believe it is the bedrock of good end-of-life care.

Yet after reviewing the changes since then with respect to both how and why people die in industrial societies, I would side today with allowing people a choice. I applaud the careful thought and deliberation that has gone into creating a new set of options for people at the end of their lives.

Further, I have patients who use cannabis (it has actually been studied quite a lot; go to Google Scholar or Pubmed for more research findings) for chronic pain relief, anxiety, nausea and insomnia, among other things, but who cannot readily afford to purchase it

from a licensed grower, and other patients who have chronic fatigue syndrome who are not lazy, do not use cannabis, and are not delusional.

I think Tom Fletcher might be better served by doing more research, seeking greater understanding of the complexities of the human condition, and showing at least token acknowledgement of the fact that most people are of good will, take their own lives and the lives of others seriously, and take action on important matters that affect others only after due reflection and consultation.

Warren Bell

Marijuana has documented medical benefits Tom Fletcher missed the bull’s eye regarding cannabis (marijuana) implying (Bowing to the power of judges, March 1), it’s an “inconsistent” herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied

much because it’s been illegal.

Government subsidized prohibitionists in North America have hindered research progress; however, the plant has been documented medically

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NDP to consult on school closures

By Richard Rolke BLACK PRESS

The future of North Okanagan-Shuswap schools is dominating provincial politics.

Rob Fleming, NDP education critic, will be in Armstrong and Salmon Arm Thursday to meet with parents concerned about the possible closure of Armstrong and Silver Creek elementary schools.

“Christy Clark’s government is starving our school system,” said Fleming in a release.

“To date, 200 schools in this province have closed on this government’s watch.”

Fleming adds that over the last two years, the provincial government forced cuts of $54 million in administrative spending, leading school districts to take extreme actions.

“Christy Clark com-

pletely ignored the bipartisan finance committee when it recommended ‘stable, sustainable and adequate funding’ for school districts. Instead, she put a billion dollars into tax cuts for millionaires, while continuing to cut $54 million out of school district budgets.

That’s not stable, sustainable or adequate, and our kids deserve better.”

However, Shuswap’s

MLA defends the actions of the Liberals.

“With the school district since the early 2000s, enrolment has been down 30 per cent.

But also since then, funding on a per pupil basis has risen 47 per cent,” said Greg Kyllo.

“We are proud to have a world-class education system in B.C.” Kyllo says he has discussed the local state of education with parents.

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With a helping hand from El Niño, the mercury climbed on Saturday, shattering a record set in 1924.

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Not only will El Niño’s power continue to dim, but La Niña will bring about greater change in Shuswap weather.

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AN UNFORGET TABLE SHUSWAP EXPERIENCE!

Birthday: Lena Johnston marks 107 years.

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

At 107, Lena Johnston is still singing and even dancing.

And while some people might think that at her advanced age Johnston would have seen it all, she disagrees.

Instead, Johnston sees the wonder in the world every day.

“Every day’s a surprise. There’s something that shows up to surprise us, you just never know what, but it’s there.”

On Friday, Johnston joined 40 of her friends at the Fifth Avenue Seniors Centre to participate in the Revellers singing program – adding her voice to the old time tunes she loves, Oh What a Beautiful Morning and Sentimental Journey.

She even took to the floor to dance a short number with John Thompson, who was filling in as choir director in place of Bert Revel, who recently broke his leg.

Johnston was all smiles when the crowd sang Happy Birthday and For She’s A Jolly Good Fellow to her.

She officially turned 107 on Sunday, March 6, but says she’s been celebrating for a while, with visits from family, friends and a tea at Arbour Lodge on Monday.

“I’m going to enjoy this whole day,” she said, her voice soft but firm, as she then recounted living in a world without airplanes when travel was done via horse and wagon.

She also recalled going to school in Saskatchewan where there was only one slate and a slate pencil to share.

From a farming family of 14, Johnston, as the oldest child, learned the value of hard work, as her family farmed in Saskatchewan and Alberta. While her younger sister Ella helped in the house, Johnston was her father’s “righthand man” on the farm, riding horses, milking cows and taking care of pigs. She also worked the threshing crew, in

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“There were not too many holidays like today,” she says. “There was too much stuff to do. That was our livelihood.”

Later, Johnston farmed with her husband in Notch Hill, where she lived for 77 years in the same home.

They showed up at the train platform in Notch Hill one evening with her three-year-old son Roy and a cow, calf, four horse and a crate of chickens to begin their new life in B.C. “I’ve lived in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C., and this last place has sure been good to me.”

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1936

The Overwaitea store celebrated its 21st birthday. At that time, 30 were operating in the province.

The police reported to city council there had been several cases of panhandling, and in one case, the money was used to buy three bottles of wine.

It was learned from contractor Bill Read that work on the new post office building would soon be underway again.

1946

The only Salmon Arm soldier to serve in Burma and Indonesia, Lieut. Robert Elliot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot, returned from the Far East, and was home on leave. Upon enlisting he had learned the Japanese language and became a member of the Canadian Intelligence Corps.

Salmon Arm Fruit Growers decided to form a water improvement district, and appointed the nucleus of a committee to handle preliminary details. It was regarded as the initial move to provide a joint irrigation and domestic water scheme to serve the city and all the municipality lying east of the city’s border.

1956

Capt. Frank M. Smith of the Shuswap Lake Ferry Service made a trip to Seymour Arm over the ice with a motor vehicle. He carried the mail and supplies to the 10 residents of the settlement.

Gordon S. Robertson, charter member of the Salmon Arm Rotary Club was elected president of the organization.

The fastest runs in the Shuswap Ski Club’s junior tournament were made by John Calvert, Ira Arnold, Marion Haemissegger and Lyle Clayton.

1966

Village of Salmon Arm taxpayers faced a spring byelection because of the resignation of Commissioner Howard Jeal.

Mr. Jeal had accepted a position with Grey Creek Forest Products.

Shuswap Lake General Hospital board announced expansion plans. Approval had been received from Victoria to proceed with construction of additional facilities.

A gold cord, the highest honour a Girl Guide could receive, was bestowed upon Betty Rauma of Sicamous.

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Speeding up the podium Ice Breakers: Three skaters earn provincial gold medals.

The Salmon Arm Ice Breakers had an amazing weekend of speed skating at the BC Short Track Championships, returning home with three gold and a silver medal out of the six skaters who attended the two-day event in Kamloops.

Attending their first provincial championships, Jack Isaac, Phoenix Nash and Aila Norlin competed in the Learn to Train divisions with 1,200-metre, 200-m, 400-m and 2,000-m points race followed by 2,000-m regional team relays.

Norlin, 10, led the field for the entire 1,200-m final, shaving 4.7 seconds off her personal best. She continued achieving top times, taking first place in the 2,000-pts race final and third in the 200-m and 400-m finals. With her most spectacular racing to date, Norlin earned the gold medal for being the best skater in the province for

the female age 9-11 division.

Jack Isaac, 11, raced to a firstplace finish in the E final 200-m and a second-place finish in the C final 400-m race, attaining personal bests (PB) in both distances and finished 12th in the male age 9-10 division for B.C. Nash, 11, skated to first in the 400-m D final with a PB, second in the 1,200-m C final with a PB, and second in the 200-m D final, and finished 13th overall in the male age 11 division.

Both boys produced outstanding results for this being only their second year of speed skating.

Adult skaters Kevin Isaac, Alex Seal, and Rick Hofmann represented the Ice Breakers skating 1,000-m, 500-m, 777-m, and 1,500-m races. Kevin earned PB’s in all distances, finishing first in the 1,000-m B final, second in

the 1,500-m final, and third in the 500-m final, and received the gold medal for the 35+ division.

Seal raced to first place in the 1,000m, 777-m with a PB, and 1,500-m finals and second in the 500-m finals. Seal was awarded the gold medal for the 50+ division.

Hofmann finished second in the 1,500-m B final with a season’s best time, fourth in additional races, and achieved the silver medal for the 55+ division.

“Our community is fortunate to have such dedicated coaches who also continue to compete in the exciting sport of speed skating,” said club president Kelsey Norlin.

The BC Short Track Championships was the final event for the Ice Breakers season. The club has had an excellent year with 27 youth skaters and four

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Going for broke: Phoenix Nash, a second year skater, races to a personal best time in his 400-metre event. master skaters competing at various events throughout the Interior. The Ice Breakers will resume training in the fall and welcome

all new skaters. For more information, visit www.salmonarmspeedskating.com or call Crystal at 250-833-4377.

Japanese national squad sets up in Salmon Arm

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

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Preparing for Women’s World Cup: The Japanese National

Hockey Team will train at the Shaw Centre from March 19 to 24.

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Salmon Arm is preparing to host special guests later this month.

The city will be the pre-competition headquarters for the Japanese Women’s National Hockey Team, who will arrive on March 18.

They will train at the Shaw Centre between March 19 and 24.

The team will be preparing for the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Women’s World Hockey Championships in Kamloops where, in the preliminary round, they will take on Switzerland on March 28, Sweden on March 29 and the Czech Republic on March 31.

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Hoops icon honoured Salmon Arm’s Bev Smith, a legendary basketball player and coach, has been named to the U.S. Pac-12 All-Century Team.

Smith is a member of the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and was included in the University of Oregon’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class in 1992. She played in three Olympic games (1980, 1984 and 1996) with Canada and later coached the Canadian national team from 1997-2001 before taking over at Oregon.

“Bev Smith was the Canadian women’s team’s Larry Bird,” former U.S. national women’s team coach Don McCrae said of Smith, who started her basketball career at J.L. Jackson and was a standout as a Salmon Arm Jewel.

Up your game There’s still time to register for Get Fit for the Pitch, sports conditioning and soccer skills and drills for women on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 8 to April 14. Sports conditioning will be on Tuesdays at the Downtown Activity Centre, with Soccer Skills and Drills on Thursday at the SASCU Memorial Sports Complex.

For more information, go to Shuswap Women’s Recreational Association at www.swrsa.net or ProActive Fitness Health & Wellness, www. proactivefitness.ca.

Curlers pick up sticks The BC Provincial Stick Curling Bonspiel took place this past weekend at the Salmon Arm Curling Club.

Salmon Arm’s Gordon Duplisse and Frank Egli took the title with Kathy Crosbie and Geordie Bishop in second place.

Athletic leadership Larch Hills Nordic skier Lucy Elliott is the recipient of a $500 Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary for the 2016 BC Winter Games.

The award recognizes leadership, athletic and academic abilities.

The bursary is intended to support future sport or educational expenses and was presented at the closing ceremony of the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton.

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The Larch Hills Nordics once again won the overall club championship trophy following the weekend’s final Teck event, hosted by the Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club in Whistler.

Despite the rain, Larch Hills Nordics still had a great ski weekend and skiers were rewarded for a season of effort.

Many Larch Hills skiers earned aggregate awards for their cumulative race results for this year. Max Calkins was awarded first place for the Pee Wee Boys 1, and Jonathan Breugem, Ian Van Bergeyk and Ben Milne earned first, second and third place awards respectively.

Jeremia Bucher placed first for the Pee Wee Girls 1. Eric

Moore earned second for the Bantam Boys 1. Emily Carelse was awarded first place and Hilary Vukadinovic third for the Bantam Girls 1. For the Bantam Girls 2, Samantha Vukadinovic was awarded first place and Zara Bucher second.

For the Midget Boys 1, Trond May earned first place, and Stephen Moore earned third for the Midget Boys 2.

For the Midget Girls 1, Julianne Moore earned first, Claire Van Bergeyk second and Lys Milne third. For the Midget Girls 2, Maggie Beckner earned second.

For the Juvenile Boys 2, Konrad Van Varseveld was awarded third, while Julia Brown earned second

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Celebration time: Members of the Larch Hills Nordics cheer after being presented with the overall club championship. and Rachel Bates third for the Juvenile Girls 1.

For the Junior Boys 1, David Bakker earned third and in Junior Boys 2, Andrew Nash was awarded first place and Seth Van Varseveld second. Rachel May

was awarded first place for the Junior Girls 1.

For the Junior Men, Alexander Corbett earned second place, and for the Open Men, Thomas Hardy earned first. For the Master Women 40-49, Sheila

Corbett earned first place. For the Master Men 50-59, Alan Corbett earned third place.

For full results of the individual Whistler races, including sprints and relays, see www. zone4.ca.

Youth bowler takes aim at national title

By Tracy Hughes OBSERVER STAFF

At age 10, Sierra Merry already has six years of bowling experience under her belt, has won a provincial title and is heading to her first national championship.

Merry, a Grade 5 student at Bastion Elementary, started bowl-

ing at age four, taught by her parents and grandparents. Merry’s mother works at Lakeside Bowling Centre, so Merry has access to a lot of practice time.

“I bowl almost every day,” she says. “Sometimes I bowl like 20 games in a row. My record is 31 games.”

Along with her partner Lily Fiset, the pair,

who bowl in a five-pin league out of Lincoln Lanes in Vernon, won the provincial Youth Bowl Canada bantam event in Kamloops over the weekend to qualify for the National tournament in May in Calgary.

The pair bowled four games to win the provincial title, with Merry bowling a score

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of approximately 180 in most games, but the competition was tight and the girls had to wait for final confirmation of their win.

“My mom came up and said we were in first, and at first we didn’t believe it, but then we did and we were freaking out. Lily even fell on the floor,” says Merry.

Spectators encouraged to watch women’s hockey action Continued from front for a while the team was coming, but Roy Sakaki asked her to ‘keep the lid on it’ until everything was arranged.

“I think it’s really exciting to be able to host

that level of women’s hockey,” she says, emphasizing the sister city relationship that Salmon Arm has with Inashiki. “With our sister city, we have that whole Japanese connection. It feels like a very good fit.”

The Shuswap Recreation Society is also thrilled.

“It will be a great opportunity to display such a high level of women’s hockey in Salmon Arm, with the hope that many from the community will

come out to watch and hopefully support their team during the world championships,” said David Knight, facility and event co-ordinator with the society and Shaw Centre.

Roy Sakaki adds to the enthusiasm.

“It’s a great opportunity for our community to experience a cultural exchange and a showcase of female hockey.”

The Women’s World Cup will be hosted in Kamloops from March 28 to April 4.

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Hard-fought series heads to #5 The Silverbacks outshot the Warriors in Game 3 of the best-ofseven Interior division semi-final, but that didn’t translate into a winning number on the scoreboard.

This past Monday, March 7, the ‘Backs outshot West Kelowna 36 to 31 at the Shaw Centre, but lost the game 4-1. The Warriors led the series 2-1 heading into Tuesday night’s contest.

Salmon Arm got off to a good start, laying claim to the scoreboard first with a powerplay goal from Colton Thibault, his first of the post-season.

The lead was not to last, however, when the Warriors tied the game

with three minutes left in the period. The Silverbacks outshot the Warriors 13-11.

The second period belonged to West Kelowna, who scored the only two goals, one on the power play when Phil Middleton was penalized for hooking. Once again Salmon Arm outshot West Kelowna, this time 15-11.

In the third it was another power-play goal for the visitors, while Aryton Nikkel spent four minutes in the penalty box for butt ending.

Warriors goalie Matthew Greenfield earned first star honours, making 35 saves, while Redmond stopped 27.

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Great shot: Silverback Ross Heidt celebrates after scoring in game one against the Warriors in West Kelowna.

The Silverbacks had home-ice advantage last night at the Shaw Centre, after Observer deadlines. Game five

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High school curlers overcome snags Changing clothes in a bathroom stall is all good if you’re on the way to the banquet to receive a trophy recognizing your team as the second-place finishers at the Girls High School Provincial Curling Championship.

Skip Lorelei Guidos quipped that she’d wear her slippers if need be.

The team had just beaten Collegiate Heights Cougars of Prince George in the sudden-death battle for second place this past weekend in Delta, and timelines were tight to

get to the banquet so the girls quickly got ready and arrived in time to receive their trophies.

Third Mikaela Paetsch (who throws last stones), second Danielle Paetsch and lead Emma Denty lost two tight games earlier, which necessitated the playoff.

“I am so proud of the girls,” said coach Kate Horne. “They were struggling with injuries and illness prior to the Provincials so we didn’t get as much onice prep time and team prep time as I would have liked.”

At one point, two girls had health issues which prompted the coach to mentally prepare all of them to deal with the fatigue as well as the mindset that would be required should one be unable to play and the other be less than sound.

“Yes, everyone hung in there,” said Horne, despite a gruelling schedule which saw them play every 8 a.m. draw.

Their second loss came after receiving only a five-minute break between games.

“They needed a few more minutes to deal

with a disappointing loss (last rock loss in an extra end to the eventual first-place finishers, Selkirk Storm from Kimberley) but nutrition took top priority.”

However, there were smiles galore as the team received their winning hardware and, after thanking family and host committee, took pains to thank their good luck ‘charm’ – younger sister Abbi Paetsch who faithfully watched every game and never once complained about crawling out of bed at 5:30 a.m. to eat and

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bulls – are you bored to bits?

This week’s stars urge you to stretch yourself in dynamic new directions. Keep what’s working in your life but don’t be afraid to discard people, possessions or projects that have passed their used-by date. And don’t underestimate the importance of networking [both in person and online].

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): With the Piscean Solar Eclipse [and Mercury] stirring up your career/life-direction zone, are you feeling confused about the future? It’s time to think of creative options as you apply for a promotion; look for employment; take on a second job; start a course of study; accept a volunteer position or change vocation. But avoid getting lost in a quagmire of possibilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When it comes to love, powerful Pluto demands that you let go of old patterns of behaviour and find a totally new template. And the Solar Eclipse encourages you to throw outdated beliefs out the window and replace them with fabulous new dreams and aspirations. Start planning an exciting escape for some time soon!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid the temptation to be a drama queen and fly off the handle this week. If you try to control or manipulate others, then you’re in for an intense and tumultuous time. For some attached Lions - your lacklustre love life gets a welcome boost, as Tuesday night’s Solar Eclipse stimulates your sensuality zone. Single Cats – a physical attraction promises passion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Has your relationship been stuck in a time-warp where it’s been difficult for both of you to change? The Solar Eclipse brings a shift in perspective, as you view your lover in a startling new light. Singles – have you been looking for love, and are now demoralized by the dating game? It’s time to draw on your inner reserves of strength and charge back into the singles battleground.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Solar Eclipse and Pluto encourage you to transform your life in creative ways. You think you’re dealing with a problem [involving work, health, fitness, food or pets] but are you being diplomatic or just plain indecisive? It’s time to be clear and proactive in your approach, and don’t waste time pussyfooting around.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Sun and Pluto encourage you to remove the dead wood from your life. Then the Solar Eclipse repeats this theme of breaking down old patterns of behavior and forging a fabulous new course. Transformation is the name of the game as you leave the familiar behind, and venture into unchartered territory.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may feel pulled in opposing directions, as the Solar Eclipse and Jupiter shine a spotlight on your life/work balance [or lack of balance]. If you pile up your professional plate [especially on Tuesday] then loved ones will feel neglected and disappointed. Pluto also compels you to examine your life in forensic detail Sunday is super for mending bridges with family & friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do you secretly long to change something in your life – but it never seems to be the ‘right’ time? Stop being stubborn; digging your hooves in; and making ridiculous excuses. Grab the Goat by the horns and initiate overdue changes [especially involving family, travel or education] before someone else steps in and does it for you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Solar Eclipse and Jupiter fire up your finance zones, so don’t someone talk you into buying something that you really don’t need.

Letting finances take their own course seems tempting but you need to keep up to speed with money matters. If you increase your financial literacy then it will pay off handsomely further down the track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Solar Eclipse is in your sign, and it also links up with Chiron [the maverick healer] so there is the potential to experience the [almost miraculous] healing of a relationship, emotional problem or physical ailment. Of course the more energy, focus, forgiveness and positive intention you pour into the situation, the more successful the outcome will be.

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Crystal Shawanda grew up on the Wikwemikong reserve on an island in Ontario.

Her parents raised her on country music, but it was her oldest brother who introduced her to the blues.

He would hang out in the basement cranking Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Etta James, and Shawanda would sit at the top of the stairs, straining to hear those soulful sounds. She learned early on, by observing her family, that music was like cheap therapy. That’s what the blues is all about: releasing and healing.

While she was secretly pining to be a blues mama, out on stage it was Patsy and Loretta. She started performing country at six and started getting paid gigs at 10, tirelessly playing every stage she could.

Shawanda and her dad started taking frequent trips to Nashville when she was 12.

She recorded her first album when she was 13 and moved away from home that same year to attend music school. She got restless however, and dropped out at 16 to move to Nashville. She didn’t know anyone but was determined, so she spent days playing where

she could and busking in between.

During a chance meeting with a wellrespected music executive, Shawanda was told, “I just don’t know if native Americans make sense in country music. I don’t know if fans would be receptive and I wouldn’t even know how to market you.”

Shawanda tried to take the critique with composure, but would end up moving back home to her reserve and abandoning her dream. She set out on a dark, self-destructive path, but no matter what, always found herself back in front of the microphone.

Shawanda finally came to terms with what was bothering her.

“If I was out of tune, I could take voice lessons,” she reflects. “If my song was bad, I could write another. But I couldn’t change the colour of my skin.”

So she moved back to Nashville one more time with a mission to prove the music exec wrong. She paid her dues, playing at Tootsies Orchid Lounge six days a week, and managed to build up a buzz and land a production deal with Scott Hendricks. She was later signed to a record deal with RCA

Original: Crystal Shawanda shines a new light on an old genre. She will perform at the 2016 Roots & Blues Festival, which runs Aug. 19 to 21.

Records by Joe Galante, who had heard Shawanda cover B.B. King and Janis Joplin. This venture produced a top-20 song on country radio and the highest selling album by a native American in BDS history.

After this, she found herself feeling like a fish out of water.

“I so wanted to be what everyone wanted me to be, I lost myself along the way,” she says.

Shawanda took some time off and, one day while watching the news and feeling overwhelmed by the headlines, she walked into her music room, picked up her guitar and wrote The Whole World’s Got the Blues.

This was the start of her first blues album.

“The songs just fell out of me and throughout the recording it was like setting my voice free,” she says. “I can’t help but feel like I’m

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Shawanda’s latest album is a modern take on the blues, but is deeply rooted with heartwrenching laments and catchy rump-shakers. It’s where the north meets the south and captures the resilience of the human spirit — much like the way Shawanda does.

“Roots and Blues is thrilled to have Crystal Shawanda in the 2016 lineup and along with her solo concerts, she’ll be participating in one of our major theme concerts with Digging Roots and other artists,” says artistic director Peter North. “Shawanda is a powerful performer on and off the stage. Humble and talented, she is passionate about her craft, never giving an audience less than her best.”

View this year’s stellar performer lineup and get earlybird tickets until March 31 at www.rootsandblues.ca.

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Levi Glass, left, and Paolino Caputo, Thompson Rivers University art students, listen to a sound installation that is part of An Interrogation of Ignorance and Folly, a TRU Fine Arts exhibition at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

New music, same heat by barb brouwer observer sTAFF

There will be something old and something new at Carlin Hall next Tuesday. And no, it’s not a wedding. el Mariachi Los Dorados returns to Carlin with exciting new songs and brand new outfits.

“Folks are always intrigued by the outfits and hats and we’re excited to showcase that,” says Diego Kohl.

“We have a couple of exciting new songs that go in league with the theme of the tour, which is always el Mariachi.

Written by band leader Alex Alegria, el Mexicana was featured in the sixth annual Mariachi Festival the band hosted in vancouver last May.

This will be el Mariachi’s sixth b.C. Interior tour, which continues to draw appreciative crowds.

“We’ve had people asking about the tour since before Christmas,” Kohl says.

Kohl says the band is adding something new to the repertoire – most of it songs that were written many years ago.

“Mariachi music never gets old; artists are continually changing the songs,” he says. “our performance will be a combination of some new and some older, some of which were very big in the golden era of film in Mexico.” el Mariachi features Kohl on bass guitar, the trumpet and vocal stylings of Mark D’Angelo and the lead guitar and

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The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at Carlin Hall. opening for the band are special guests blu and Kelly Hopkins, who will bring their own Mexican-themed repertoire. one favourite number is John Riley, a song about an Irishman who left his country’s potato famine.

Like hundreds of others, he was unable to get a job so he enlisted in the Canadian Army before heading south to join the American forces. some 200 of

them were stationed on the border of Mexico when they were fighting santa Ana. They were so sickened by the U.s. they switched sides and fought with great distinction, says blu.

They were defeated and most were hung, with the remainder being branded.

The Mexicans never forgot the Irishmen’s support, naming a coastal town san Patricio, a community that celebrates st. Patrick’s day with fervour.

Tickets for el Mariachi and blu and Kelly Hopkins are available at Acorn Music.

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It is with MARGARET sadness that we announce the passing of JOAN SCHULER Joan in the early hours of Monday 1929 - 2016 morning March 7, 2016 at the age of 86 years.

A service celebrating Joan’s life willthebepassing held on It is with sadness that we announce of Friday 11,hours 2016ofatMonday 1pm atmorning BowersMarch Funeral Joan inMarch the early 7, Chapel.

2016 at the age of 86 years.

Online condolences be sent through Joan’s A service celebratingmay Joan’s life will be held on obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Friday March 11, 2016 at 1pm at Bowers Funeral Chapel.Billick RoBeRt “BoB” Michael BILLICK ROBERT “BOB” MICHAEL Online condolences may be sent25th through Joan’s March 2016 March 2nd 2nd 1952 1952 – – February February 25th 2016 obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com With sorrow and heavy hearts, With

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the family of the Robert Michael heavy hearts, family BILLICKMichael ROBERT “BOB” MICHAEL of BillickRobert announce his passing at 2nd 1952 Billick March announce his – February 25th 2016 home on at February 25th 2016. passing home on With sorrow and His courageous three year battle February 25th 2016. heavy hearts, the family with cancer in the arms His courageous three of Robertended Michael year withlove cancer of hisbattle wife, the of his life.

Billick announce his ended in at thehome arms on of passing He is survived by his loving wife his wife, the25th love of his February 2016. of 37courageous years, Shelley; children life. is survived by His He three Michael (Char), his wife of 37(Jenn), yearloving battle withJeffrey cancer years, Shelley; children and Trevor grandchildren ended in (Trish); the arms of Michael Jeffrey his wife, the ofand his loving Trey, Jack,(Char), andlove Priya; (Jenn), and Trevor life. He companion is survived Izzy. by canine He (Trish); his lovinggrandchildren wife of 37 was the dear and brother of Joanne Prigmore (Doug), and Trey, Jack, Priya; years, Shelley; children and loving canine companion Izzy. Henieces was and the Karla; and(Char), fondly remembered by numerous Michael Jeffrey dear brother of Joanne (Doug), and Karla; (Jenn), and Trevor Prigmore nephews and their families.

Robert was predeceased by and fondly remembered by numerous nieces and (Trish); grandchildren his parentsand Mike andfamilies.

Mary Billick. nephews their Robert was predeceased Trey, Jack, and Priya; Robert was canine born March 2nd 1952.

A lifelong resident by hisloving parents Mike and Mary Billick. and companion Izzy.

He was the Robert wasofborn 1952.

A lifelong of Canoe/Salmon Arm,March BC, he 2nd was (Doug), the eldest of three dear brother Joanne Prigmore and Karla; resident of Canoe/Salmon Arm, BC, he was the and fondly remembered by numerous nieces and children.

Whenchildren. it came When to work, Robert was always eldest of three it came to predeceased work, Robert nephews their families.

Robert was looking forand a looking challenge, and variety was his motto. He was always challenge, by his parents Mike for andaMary Billick.and variety was was truly awas master all atrades, formed lifelong his motto.

He was truly master of all trades, and Robert bornof March 2ndand 1952.

A lifelong formed friendships everywhere went. friendships he went.

He held careers resident lifelong ofeverywhere Canoe/Salmon Arm, BC, many he he was the He held many careers over the years, including: eldest of years, three children.

When it came to work, at Robert over the including: autobody repairman Proautobody repairman at Pro-Autobody; logger at was always looking for a challenge, and variety was Autobody; at Mica; log homeininterior finisher in Mica; log logger home interior his motto.

He was truly afinisher master of Seymour all trades,Arm; and Seymour Arm; working at Mara Lumber, Central and working at Mara friendships Lumber, Central and Revelstoke formed lifelong everywhere he went. hardware stores; andstores; owner of Shuswap Creative Revelstoke hardware and of including: Shuswap He held many careers over theowner years, Craft.

HeCraft. finally found his niche at Captain’s Cove autobody repairman at Pro-Autobody; logger at Creative He finally found his niche at Captain’s Marina where he spent thefinisher rest of his career.

Here he Mica;Marina log home interior in Seymour Arm; Cove where he spent the rest of became his career.

Here earned the title Harbour Master, and fondly working at Mara Lumber, Central and Revelstoke he earned the title Harbour Master, and became fondly known as “Captain Bob”. hardware stores; and owner of Shuswap Creative His love and pride for his his niche familyat and the value he known as “Captain Bob”.

Craft.

He finally found Captain’s Cove placed on friendships second-to-none.

He will Marina where he spent the of his career.

Here he His love and pride forwas hisrest family and the value he be remembered for his quick wit, and as a constant earnedon thefriendships title Harbour Master, and became fondly placed wasfriends second-to-none.

He will be source of wisdom to his and family thanks to known as “Captain Bob”. remembered for pride hisOur quick wit, as and a constant source his many heartfelt thanks go to all His love talents. and for his and family theout value he who supported both Robert and the family through of wisdom his friends was and family thanks to hisHe many placed on to friendships second-to-none. will this challenging time.

Hequick will deeply missed by all. be remembered for thanks his wit, and as asupported constant talents.

Our heartfelt gobe out toat allthe who A celebration of life will be held Prestige Inn source of wisdom to his friends and family thanks to both Robert and2016 the family through this challenging on 19th 1:30pm.

If friends wish, a his March many talents.

Our at heartfelt thanks go out to all time. will bebe deeply missed by all. donation may made to Shuswap Hospice who He supported both Robert and the family Society, through World Wildlife Fund or charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held at the Prestige Inn on this challenging time. He will be deeply missed by all.

“It’s about the of journey, ending” A celebration willnot beIfthe held at wish, the Prestige Inn March 19th 2016 atlife 1:30pm. friends amemories donation Please email condolences and Ifshare on March 19thto 2016 at 1:30pm. friends wish, may be made Shuswap Hospice Society, Worlda of Robert Billick through the obituary at www. donation may be made to Shuswap Hospice Society, Wildlife Fund orFund charity your choice. bowersfuneralservice.com World Wildlife orof charity of your choice.

“It’s not the ending” “It’s about aboutthe thejourney, journey, not the ending” Please email email condolences and share Please condolences and share memories memories Funeral of Robert Robert Fischer’s Billick through through theServices obituary at at www. of Billick the obituary www. bowersfuneralservice.com bowersfuneralservice.com wishes to express sympathy to the families

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Oct 31, 1994 - March 2, 2004 Time slips byBaird and life goes on Laura Hawley from 2, our2004 hearts Oct 31, 1994 - but March you're never gone.

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MATHIESON, ALEXANDER WILLIAM July 20, 1934 - March Obituaries 1, 2016 Obituaries It is with sadness MATHIESON, ALEXANDER WILLIAM that we announce the July 20,father 1934 - March 1, 2016 passing of our and at It is grandfather with sadness Shuswap Lake General that we announce the Hospital on our March 1, passing of father 2016 his loving and with grandfather at family by his side.General Dad is Shuswap Lake survived children Hospital by onhisMarch 1, Shelley, Alexhis (Betty), 2016 with loving and (Charlene). familyRobert by his side.

Dad is Grandpa willhis bechildren fondly survived by remembered his Shelley, Alex by(Betty), grandchildren Mike and Robert (Charlene).

(Char), GrandpaAlicia will be(Colter), fondly Jeffrey (Jenn), Trevor (Trish), Shawn (Bree), Ashley remembered by his (Mike), Colton, Alex (Dallas), great grandchildren grandchildren Mike and loving feline companion Spaz as well as (Char), Alicia (Colter), extended familyTrevor members.

HeShawn was predeceased by Jeffrey (Jenn), (Trish), (Bree), Ashley his parents Alex and Mathieson, sister Phyllis (Mike), Colton, AlexNellie (Dallas), great grandchildren Kavalinas, Kavalinas son-inand lovingnephew feline Clayton companion Spaz and as well as law Robertfamily Billick.

Dad wasHe born in predeceased Stettler, Alberta extended members. was by and raised in Halkirk, Alberta.

He moved with his his parents Alex and Nellie Mathieson, sister Phyllis family to Canoe, as a young man.and Heson-inspent Kavalinas, nephewBC Clayton Kavalinas most of his Billick. working career theinlogging law Robert Dad was in born Stettler,industry Alberta and well. Dad gardening and enjoyed raised infarming Halkirk,asAlberta.

He loved moved with his and shared the fruits labor with and family to Canoe, BC of as his a young man.family He spent friends. was well known for logging his yellow hard most of Dad his working career in the industry hat he wore everywhere many years before andthat enjoyed farming as well.for Dad loved gardening retiring it. Rodeos wereofanother passion of his and but and shared the fruits his labor with family most of all hiswas priority spending withhard his friends.

Dad well was known for histime yellow family. presence among us willyears be deeply hat thatDad`s he wore everywhere for many before missed.

A service Dad’s life will retiring it.

Rodeoscelebrating were another passion ofbe hisheld but on Saturday, 26,was 2016 at 11am at Bowers most of all hisMarch priority spending time with his funeral A reception will follow family. chapel.

Dad`s presence among us willthe beservice. deeply Should and friends so desire, memorial missed. family A service celebrating Dad’s life will be held donations may be made to theatShuswap on Saturday, March 26, 2016 11am atHospice Bowers Society or charity of choice.will Online funeral chapel.

A reception followcondolences the service. may be family sent through Dad’ssoobituary www.

Should and friends desire, at memorial bowersfuneralservice.com. donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospice Society or charity of choice. Online condolences NORMA LILIAN OWENS may be sent through Dad’s obituary at www.

May 23, 1935 – February 22, 2016 bowersfuneralservice.com.

It is with heavy hearts and lots ofNORMA love we LILIAN OWENS announce Maythe 23, passing 1935 – February 22, 2016 ofIt Norma is with Lilian heavy Owens hearts into armsofof love Jesus we at and the lots Shuswap announce Lake the General passing Hospital on Lilian 22 February, of Norma Owens 2016 at the ageofofJesus 80. at into the arms She is pre-deceased by Shuswap Lake General her father,onWalter George Hospital 22 February, Robertson, Lilian 2016 at the mother, age of 80.

Hilda and brother, She Wright is pre-deceased by Walter Robertson. her father, Walter George She is survived her Robertson, mother,byLilian loving husband Ralph, Hilda Wright and brother, children Colin (Gail), Gary (Charlene) and Gillian (Corey), Walter Robertson. sixShe grandchildren is survivedand by four her great-grandchildren.

Norma husband was born inRalph, Bootle near Liverpool in England. loving She met Colin and married Ralph on 19 March, 1955.

They children (Gail), Gary (Charlene) and Gillian (Corey), sailed from Liverpool Canada and crossed by train six grandchildren and to four great-grandchildren. straight Salmon in July 1966.

Normatowas born Arm in Bootle near Liverpool in England.

Shemet quickly found Ralph a job on as19a March, special1955. education She and married They assistant, children Salmon Arm sailed fromworking Liverpoolwith to Canada andincrossed by train Elementary, Salmon Arm West1966. and Carlin Schools. straight to Salmon Arm in July She was also very involved with Theatre in all She quickly found a job asShuswap a special education areas of production presented a lifetime assistant, working and withwas children in with Salmon Arm membership.

She wasArm a member of Shuswap Singers Elementary, Salmon West and Carlin Schools. as forvery many concerts.

1979 she produced Shenarrator was also involved with In Shuswap Theatre in all and Soundand of Music in the United areasdirected of production was presented with aChurch. lifetime She also narrated some of the Christmas membership.

Shefor was a member of ShuswapCantatas Singers at Baptist asthe narrator forChurch. many concerts. In 1979 she produced Many thanksSound go out of to the staffinatthe Bastion Place and and directed Music United Church. the for the care in Cantatas her final Shehospital also narrated forcompassionate some of the Christmas days. lieu ofChurch. flowers, donations may be made to the at the In Baptist Shuswap Hospital Foundation.

Many thanks go out to the staff at Bastion Place and A hospital celebration of life will be held the for the compassionate careat inShuswap her final Community on Saturday, 12, 2016toatthe 1 days. In lieuChurch of flowers, donationsMarch may be made p.m.

A reception follow the service in the Church Shuswap Hospitalwill Foundation. hall friends and will family continue sharing A allowing celebration of life be toheld at Shuswap memories.

Community Church on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1 Online condolences may be through p.m.

A reception will follow thesent service in theNorma’s Church obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com hall allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories.

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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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LOEB, GENIE of CHASE, B.C. Ida Emma Eugenie Loeb was born October 18, 1918 in Estevan, Saskatchewan and passed away March 4, 2016 in Salmon Arm, BC. Genie was predeceased in 2006 by her husband Peter. She was also predeceased by her sisters Alice and Elaine and her brother Alfie.

She is survived by her children Reg (Faye), Bette (Lester), Bruce and Jim (Liz-Anna) as well as 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, 11 a.m. at the Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 1185 Shuswap Ave., Chase, BC. Interment to follow at the Chase Cemetery.

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

Remembering Our Loved Ones BODNER, HELEN A true pioneer of the Shuswap, Helen Elizabeth Bodner passed away in Piccadilly Care, Salmon Arm, in the early hours of Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the grand age of 100 years.

Born in Lestock, Saskatchewan on October 31, 1915, she came to Salmon Arm in 1936.

She loved her family, was always there for them, as well all children, many who called her granny Helen. Helen worked for 10 years at High Street Rest home, loved her senior patients, and later worked tirelessly at Senior 109 Association with fund raising for a new facility. She loved the second Tuesday of each month, as she was blessed with hosting her special guests, the handy capped, allowing her an opportunity to present gifts and parties at Christmas time, Valentine and Halloween.

Over the years she enjoyed going out to card games, or having friends in to play. Her life was helping others, and in return she was most thankful to all her friends to be so caring to her in her time of need.

Predeceased by her husband, Michael, son, Harold, daughter in law Anne, parents, brothers, Alex, Peter, Michael and baby John; sisters, Mary, Lizzie, Julia, Margaret, Anne, and twins, Veronica and Mary.

She leaves her loving daughter, Audrey, 4 grandchildren, Michael (Karen) Fontaine, Robert (Katrina) Fontaine, Darren (Denise) Bodner, Debra (Kevin) Delaney; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

At Helen’s request there will be no formal service.

A big thank you to the Shuswap Lodge, Piccadilly Care, Marion Kilby, and Doctor Theron.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Children’s Wish Foundation.

On line condolences may be sent to Helen’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

PAPOU, JENNIE TAHNA March 14, 16, 1937- February 13, 2016 We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mom Jennie Papou of Pritchard, BC on February 13, 2016 at the age of 78.

She is survived by: Daughters Elizabeth (Troy) Armstrong of Kamloops, BC and Marlene (David) Pisarewski of Chase, BC. Granddaughter Kristina Ulmer. Step-granddaughter Amber (Jeremy) Lessard.

Lessard. Step Step great great grandchildren grandchildren Santana, Santana, Karma, Karma, Sophia, Sophia, Jaydin, Jaydin, and and Taylor.

Taylor. She She was was pre-deceased pre-deceased by by her her husband husband Bill Bill in in 2000.

2000.

Jennie Jennie was was born born to to Annie Annie and and Fred Fred Popoff Popoff in in Eugene, Eugene, Oregon Oregon on on March March 16, 14, 1937.

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“Dasvedanya” - until meetwill again.

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There will be- until a Celebration of life for mom on There will be a19,Celebration of life forFor mom on Saturday March 2016 in Kamloops. details Saturday Marchlisa19, 2016 in Kamloops. For details please contact (250} 579-2134 please contact lisa (250} 579-2134

HUNTING Firearms Safety courses. C.O.R.E. & P.A.L. required for Hunting/Firearms Licences. Call Trevor Holmes at (250)832-4105 www.huntingandfirearms.com

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

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

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

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Help Wanted Bizzy Bee Delivery Inc. is looking for a motivated person to be a Delivery Driver, must be over 19yrs. of age, have cell phone & a car. Wage is by commission.

The job for p/u & deliveries for people & businesses in town. For more details call Doug (250)833-2571

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Employment SEASONAL part-time employment is available at Mara Lake Provincial Park. May 6 – June 17 would be (approx.) 12 hours per week June 18 - Sept 5 would be (approx.) 28 hours per week Sept 5 – Sept 25 would be (approx.) 12 hours per week Wage $15-$16 per hour. Pruning, painting, cleaning, mowing, weed whacking, raking, picking up litter are some of the duties. Preference will be given to those with Provincial Park, grounds maintenance and cleaning experience. Preference given to some who lives close to the park, or has own RV and willing to live on site. (power/water/ some form of sewar available) Applications can be found on our website at www.campokanagan.com or by emailing your resume to info@campokanagan.com

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Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 8 at approx. 8:00 pm Senior Citizen Centre

170 5th Ave. SE Salmon Arm The annual Awards Night will start at 6 pm.

Agenda for AGM: 1. Any proposed resolutions 2. Annual election of SAMHA Board of Directors.

All resolutions must be submitted in writing to the minor hockey office by March 8th.Please contact Roy Sakaki, Administrator if you have any questions at saminorhockey@shaw.ca

Career Opportunities

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

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

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

No telephone inquiries please.

Visit talius.com to learn more about our products and services.

Call Anna-Marie 250.550.2112

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DISTRICT OF HOUSTON The District of Houston is looking for a motivated and innovative individual to assume the role of

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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.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

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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Manager of Leisure Services Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the position will be responsible for providing leadership in achieving the District’s goals related to leisure services.

The position involves a wide variety of senior management roles, including: coordinating recreation plans and budgets; human resource management in a union environment; public relations; providing recommendations and advice to Council, advisory boards and local organizations; marketing recreation programs and services; and various other duties.

The position will also be responsible for developing, seeking approval for and implementing recreation master plans. Such plans will be developed for the long term and take a holistic view of what the District can offer in terms of recreation services.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, & TRAINING • Comprehensive knowledge of recreation business management.

• Exceptional computer, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate tactfully, efficiently and effectively with government, municipal, business and other officials as well as the general public.

• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the department and to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to ensure the department’s effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS • Degree or Diploma in Recreation Administration • Municipal management experience in recreation administration • Management experience with operations of various recreation facilities (including pools) • Experience in human resource management and leadership skills in a union environment A complete job description can be requested by email from the District Office.

If you possess the required qualifications plus a minimum of 10 years’ increasingly responsible management and administrative experience within a municipal or regional government setting, or an equivalent combination of experience and training in leisure services,.

Please forward your resume outlining qualifications and experience marked ‘Confidential’ by 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, March 31, 2016 to: Michael D. Glavin, CAO District of Houston, PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca

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

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Power Sweeping Services Quotation Process 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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Call Darlene @250 838-7520 Email help4uassist@outlook.com Rates are $25.00/hr.

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Services: lawn maintenance, fruit tree, evergreen & deciduous pruning, spring clean up, aerating, dethatching & fertilizer programs available.

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email: spm2007@telus.net

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems CLEAN CUT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS Irrigation Design, Install & Repair Small reno’s and repairs, Licensed & Insured

Frank Cell 250-515-3637 250-832-8153

Misc Services FRUIT Tree Pruning.

Sandy Acres Berry Farm 1 (250)832-5398

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Painting & Decorating

SAGE 99 Fly Rod, 8 WT. , New in metal tube, never used $350. Call (250)5178087

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

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Rentals

Real Estate

Apt/Condo for Rent

For Sale By Owner

BRIGHT 2bdrm suite in seniors oriented building, in town.

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Pets

Pets

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

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

Suites, Lower BRIGHT Bsmt, walk out suite in lower Raven. Part. furn., 2-sofas + 1 bed, W/D. Incl. heat, optic TV, 1 prkg spacesuitable for a single. Asking $900.

Refs requested.

Call(250)832-3016

Malakwa-2bdrm home $700 +utils. 1 (250)309-0975

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

Want to Rent LOOKING to rent a cabin or small house, quiet gentleman, likes to garden, ref’s avail. Call Maurice (250)517-7429 Shopping For A New Car?

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

Mobile Homes & Pads

#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 1-250-558-8855

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Farm Services

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SECOND crop orchard grass hay, $10/bale. Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

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FREE: looking for a god home for a cat - affectionate, wellbehaved & declawed. To meet “Lucky” or for more info please contact (250)832-2898

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Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030.

We can make House Calls!

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.

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JULIE to our Grooming Team

Julie brings over 9 years experience. She specializes in cats. Prior to Joining us Julie worked for a vet clinic that specialized in cats.

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

TREE FARM LICENCE 55 Draft Information Package Management Plan #5 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

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Out on the Town

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 LIVE MUSIC – Ryan McMahon from The Lion The Bear The Fox is performing solo at the Barley Station Brew Pub from 8 to 10 p.m. No cover charge but patrons are encourage to donate to the artist.

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 continues until March 26. The show also features an artists’ talk on Thursday, March 17 at 2:30 p.m.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION – A drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching and takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. SW. For class topic and information, call 1-250-558-0952. No fragrance please.

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 takes place at the Salmon Arm Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in the Mall at Piccadilly. Drop in Tuesdays between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Colouring sheets, pencil crayons and markers available or bring your own. Kids and teens welcome.

SERVICE – Spiritual healing is offered at the Spiritualist Church on the third Tuesday of each month at the

Spring has arrived!!

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 JAZZ CLUB – The Jake McIntyrePaul Quartet plays from 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the banquet room at Shuswap Chefs, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy. Drinks and tapas menu available.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 COFFEE HOUSE – Acoustic open mic at the Little Mountain Fieldhouse. Doors open at 7. Everyone welcome.

VARIETY SHOW – Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the Seniors Fifth Avenue Variety Night at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to Shuswap Search and Rescue.

ALL WRITE – The Shuswap Writers Group hosts a coffeehouse at Choices Restuarant, 40 Lakeshore Dr., from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker is author Gerty Shipmaker. Open mic, all are welcome.

SILVER CREEK – The community association hosts a coffeehouse on the third Friday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. This week’s feature is the Tappalachian String Band. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20 QUARTET CONCERT – The Fraser Valley Quartet will provide an evening of gospel quartet music from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shuswap Community Church at 3151 Sixth Ave. NE.

SOAR – Steel Workers Organization of Active Retirees will meet at 10 a.m. in the Canoe Seniors Centre. For more information, call Ted Byers at 250-832-2603.

SPRING EQUINOX – Canadian Society of Questers Shuswap Chapter celebrates spring with a sacred medicine wheel ceremony, drumming circle, chanting and singing, dowsing practice, Mayan card readings and a pot luck supper, beginning at 3:30 p.m. RSVP to sroer@xplornet.ca or call 250-835-8236.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 CONCERT SERIES – Voice of the Shuswap presents folk artist Tony Turner, Folk Alliance International’s 2016 Spirit of Folk award winner, at the Downtown Activity Centre library at 7 p.m. For more, contact 250-463-5026.

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.

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SILVER CREEK – The community association hosts a movie night at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 CHOIR PERFORMANCE – The Northern Lights Chamber Choir performs at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. For information and tickets, go to www. northernlightschamberchoir.ca.

SENIORS ACTIVITY – The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and a Jammers dance takes place at 7 p.m. Take an instrument to play or enjoy dancing to the music.

BIBLE TALKS – A series of Bible talks will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Elk’s Hall, 3690 30th St. NE. No collection will be taken. Home Bible study on request.

DIVORCE CARE – A 13-week program to help with the trauma of marital breakdown takes place at 4:30 p.m. at Five Corners Church, 3160 10th Ave. SE. For more information, call 250-832-3121.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 FIESTA MUSIC – El Mariacho Los Dorados brings 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

Hudson’s Street Senior’s Drop-in Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Healing begins at 7. All are welcome Contact Rev. Norm Russell at 259-804-0442 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 SHUSWAP WRITERS GROUP – meets at 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the meeting room at the Mall at Picadilly. For more information, contact Dorothy Rolin at 250-832-3537.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 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 p.m. The band Circle of Friends will be back to provide Celtic music. Tickets include a complete buffet dinner and entertainment and can be purchased at Hidden Gems Bookstore on Alexander Street.

SNOWMOBILERS– Salmon Arm SnowBlazers Monthly meetings are held every third Thursday at 7 p.m. in the curling rink to discuss chalet, trails, preservation of Fly Hills recreation and fundraising.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS – The Salmon Arm campus of Okanagan College celebrates Multicultural Day.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 EASTER MUSIC – Five Corners Church Ladies Ensemble presents Your Great Name, an Easter Cantata, at 7 p.m.

The cantata will also be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to Syrian Refugee Relief.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 GOOD FRIDAY – The Shuswap Ministerial Association presents a community Good Friday service from 7 to 8 p.m. at Five Corners Church, 3160 10th Ave. SE.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 EASTER FUN DAY – takes place at Five Corners Church at 9 a.m., featuring a morning of games, prizes and candy. A specialty coffee bar will be available along with a continental breakfast. For more information, call 250832-3121.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 KNITTED WEAR – The Grandmothers to Grandmothers sale of knitted goods takes place on the first Friday of every month at the Mall at Piccadilly.

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