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Jute Norlin, followed by mother Kelsey, heads off by unicycle from the Little Mountain Sports Complex in the Ride Don’t Hide event for Canadian Mental Health Association ShuswapRevelstoke on Sunday, June 23. Norlin’s wheel saw 16,000 rotations to complete the 10-kilometre route. See more photos on page 8. (Kayleigh Seibel Salmon Arm Observer)
Treble clef sculpture strikes the right note Martha Wickett Salmon Arm Observer
Music will be in the air later this summer at the small plaza next to the downtown Askew’s. Bill Laird, owner of Shuswap Park Mall on Lakeshore Drive, told city council of his plans to install a large art structure in the spot where the mall sign used to stand. In its place will be a tall, red treble clef, a musical notation, with the first few musical notes of O Canada adjoining it. The structure will be 44.5 feet (13.5 metres) high and 29.5 feet (nine metres) wide. The former Askew’s freestanding sign was approximately 30-feet high, which council approved in 2002 with a sign bylaw variance. City staff say the new struc-
ture is considered public art, not a sign. It will be posted with the same foundation and position as the former sign. A new mini-plaza is proposed for underneath and surrounding the art piece. At the foot of the art is proposed a piano for public use which will sit under a covered structure. The art piece will be constructed of powder-coated aluminum slightly more than one-inch thick and will weigh a little over 1,000 lbs. It’s expected to be ready in August. “I want this to represent the artisans in town,” Laird told the Observer, noting it’s intended to encompass all the creative endeavours such
as writers and visual artists, not just musicians. When Alexander is closed for community events, the treble clef will be a fitting symbol visible to people on the street, he said. “This is a happy symbol,” Laird said. Council members were unanimous in expressing their approval of the plan for public art. Coun. Sylvia Lindgren asked if there’s any appetite to make it smaller, based on a negative comment from the public regarding size. “I’m not sure why we do that,” Laird said. Mayor Alan Harrison said he appreciates the plan, adding, “I think big is good.” Asked about lighting, Laird said two spotlights will run up
the face of the art piece on the Alexander Street side. The concept of the art piece came from Warren Welter, Laird explained, while the design is being handled by Adam Meikle and his brother Chris, in concert with an engineer. Although a building permit would not be required for a public art installation on the city’s boulevard, staff recommended to council that three conditions be met if the installation were to be approved. One, the installation be approved by a structural engineer, two, appropriate liability insurance be obtained ‘saving the city harmless,’ and three, a maintenance and ownership plan be proposed to council. Laird agreed to the terms, stating he would be willing to
Salmon Arm’s Bill Laird holds a 3D print-out of what will be a large sculpture of a red treble clef accompanied by musical notes to O’Canada, set to be mounted by the public area next to the downtown Askew’s. (Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer) maintain the structure for the that he’s moving on in years. next 10 years. The work now ongoing at He said he didn’t like to the site is to prepare for the promise longer than that, given mini-plaza and the treble clef.
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Voting results for South Canoe school awaited Principal thinks fourth or third place possible Martha Wickett Salmon Arm Observer
Third or fourth place are two possible options for South Canoe school, come July 2. The voting closed Sunday, June 23, for the BCAA Play Here funding, which provides money for play spaces around the province that are in need of an update. “When it closed we were in fourth position, which would give us $30,000 – which would be really exciting,” said school principal Isabelle Gervais on Monday.
She said the final results are not automatically what was showing as the voting closed, “so we’ll have to wait until July 2 and see.” At one point, Salmon Arm was within 89 votes of the thirdplace finalist. “Our community did a lot of work. We’re still very happy. We really want to thank everybody for voting and supporting us. It was just amazing,” said Gervais. On June 3, BCAA announced South Canoe was one of six
South Canoe students work with food in the school’s video entry for BCAA Play Here funding. (Photo - Michelle Purdon) finalists competing to the school’s kitchen kitchen will allow us for one of three new facility. to continue growing play spaces worth The three finalists our current food pro$100,000. with the highest votes gramming and work The Outdoor Learn- receive $100,000 each towards our long-term ing School’s entry is while fourth, fifth and goal of having a garfor The Beehive, a sixth receive $30,000, den-to-table schoolproject that would $20,000 and $10,000 wide lunch program for students,” states see substantial reno- respectively. vation and upgrades “Revitalizing our the school’s entry. “In this journey, there will be opportunity to connect withlocal farmers, food producers, non-profits, community members and chefs.
Tired of standing in long line-ups when you pay your Property Taxes? Here are some options to eliminate waiting in line: Post-Dated Cheques - You can pay your City of Salmon Arm property taxes and utilities with a personalized cheque post-dated to the due date. This allows City staff time to check your payment and Home Owner Grant, if applicable, and to contact you prior to the due date if there are any problems or questions. Your post-dated payment is deposited to the Bank on the cheque date. Telephone & Internet Banking - Most financial institutions accept utility and property tax payments through telephone and internet banking. Although each bank differs, they all provide a Property Tax and a Utility option for the City of Salmon Arm: For property taxes, use the Property Tax option and the last eight digits of the roll number (e.g. 01234567) which is printed at the top right hand corner of your tax notice. To pay utilities, use the City of Salmon Arm Utilities option, and use the thirteen digit account number from your utility bill. (e.g. 0001234567000). Use no spaces, decimals, or dashes in the account number. Payment Drop Box - There is a payment drop box located to the left of the front doors of the City Hall. Place your cheque and/or Home Owner Grant in an envelope and drop it in the box. Your payment will be processed promptly each morning (Monday to Friday). Any payments put into the drop box after 4:00 pm on July 2, 2019, will be considered next day payment and subject to penalty. Your Mortgagee (Bank) Pays Your Taxes - If your Mortgagee pays your taxes and you are eligible for a Home Owner Grant, avoid a penalty by claiming your Grant as soon as you receive your tax notice. To avoid line ups or penalties associated with problems with your Home Owner Grant, remit your Grant application to the City as soon as you receive your tax notice. Don’t wait until the tax due date! If you are unable to pay your property taxes, you should still claim your Home Owner Grant on or before the due date to avoid penalty on the Grant portion of your taxes. Claim Your Home Owner Grant Online The City of Salmon Arm is pleased to offer an electronic Home Owner Grant application. Visit the City’s website at http://www.salmonarm.ca click “On-Line Services” and “Home Owner Grant” link and follow the instructions to apply and submit your application.
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Teacher Cecilia Gagnon leads a group of South Canoe students in a Metis dance during the first week of classes at the outdoor school. (Contributed) “The kitchen will “It will expand our – it could be a commuprovide opportunity capacity to have com- nity garden, outdoor for local community munity potlucks. Fi- classroom, basketball groups and non-prof- nally, small-scale food court, youth program its to run Communi- producers will be able facility or even a music ty Kitchens, canning to use the space to room – if it’s a place to workshops or after produce food for the play, gather and learn, school programs such community.” we want to know how as Cook It, Try It, Like BCAA defines play it can be improved and It or Foodskills for spaces as “…more how it will impact your Families. than just playgrounds community.”
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Salmon Arm landfill expansion approved The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will move ahead with plans to incorporate a 20acre parcel of land into the Salmon Arm Landfill site. The BC Ministry of Environment issued approval earlier this month for the inclusion of the land at 2750 40th St. SE, which is adjacent to the current Salmon Arm Landfill, into the CSRD’s Solid Waste Management Plan. The ministry’s approval allows the City of Salmon Arm to proceed with its process to amend the official community plan to incorporate waste management zoning. The regional district was told by the city a public hearing for the land-use amendment has been set for Aug. 12 at city hall when the public will have an opportunity to express views on the proposed changes to the OCP. The CSRD completed purchase of the land owned by Mounce Construction Ltd. for a price of $750,000 plus taxes earlier this year. In considering the
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view to be completed by March 31, 2023, and a full solid waste management plan renewal by Dec. 31, 2028. At the June 20 CSRD board meeting, directors voted to hire Sperling Hansen Associates to complete an update to the design and operation plan at a cost of approximately $80,000. The plan will guide how the property will be incorporated into the long-term waste
management goals for the landfill. The firm has conducted other engineering projects regarding the landfill, including the Phase 1 closure and the engineering and project oversite of the development of Phase 2. Currently, the existing design and operation plan operations are focused on filling Phase 2 of the landfill site, with an estimated two years of space left before moving to Phase 3.
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New park sign endorses culture of peace Jim Elliot Salmon Arm Observer
The unveiling of a new sign for Salmon Arm’s Marine Park provided a chance to reflect on local history and the contribution of the community’s three Rotary clubs. The colourful new sign replaces the previous one which stood at the corner of Marine Park Drive and Harbourfront Drive since 1992 when the park was first dedicated on behalf of Canadian Physicians against Nuclear War. Dr. Bryan Ayotte, who was involved in the initial dedication of the sign, recounted how the Physicians against Nuclear War was formed in the 1980s by two cardiologists, one American and one Russian. The peaceful message they preached is still relevant today. “There are still chapters in 70 different countries because it looks like we’re getting back into the risk again.
I hope not but the doomsday clock got moved a minute forward,” Ayotte said. Ayotte said he fondly remembers the doctors and Rotarians laying sod for the park over a weekend in the summer of 1988. Sherry Chamberlain, the Rotary District 5060 governor, spoke of the importance of fostering the culture of peace the park represents. The Rotary District contributed $1,500 to the creation of the sign. The new sign, with a peace symbol at the top, states: “Dedicated to international peace and understanding.” Mayor Alan Harrison recounted the history of the park from the first landing place of a CP Rail construction crew to the place to play and enjoy the natural beauty of the Salmon Arm foreshore it has become today. “As you walk around this beautiful waterfront, Rotary’s contributions are every- Mayor Alan Harrison, Rotary District Governor Sherry Chamberlain and local Rotary Cub presidents Christina Lutterman, Barry Wilson and Shawn Bird pose for a photo with the newly unveiled Marine Park Sign. (Jim Elliot - Salmon Arm Observer) where,” Harrison said.
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Mr Mikes job fair looked to fill 80 job openings Interviews held at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort Cameron Thomson Salmon Arm Observer
Mr Mikes hosted a two-day job fair over the weekend, offering up to 80 jobs at its future Salmon Arm location. Starting at 10 a.m., employee hopefuls came to the job fair held at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort to be interviewed for
restaurant job openings for bartenders, hosts, servers, dishwashers, prep cooks and line cooks. Rochelle Westguarde, general manager/chief experience officer for the Salmon Arm location, said Mr Mikes will be a good addition to the area. “It’s got a bit more
livelier atmosphere; it’s just something that Salmon Arm has been missing for a bit and I know that families are going to love,” said Westguarde. ”You can come in there, you can play games with your kids and have a great meal. It’s got a great family atmosphere yet also has the other side with an adult side.” The restaurant is set to open by the Scott Hayes, director of operations, signs in an Rochelle Westguarde, the general manager/chief experience officer for the Mr end of July at 1035 employee hopeful at the Mr Mikes job fair on Saturday, Mikes Salmon Arm location, interviews a potential employee at last Saturday’s job Lakeshore Dr. June 22. (Cameron Thomson - Salmon Arm Observer) fair. (Cameron Thomson - Salmon Arm Observer)
City News and Public Notices CITY OF SALMON ARM NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 2019 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES Property Tax Notices for the City of Salmon Arm have been mailed. If you are the registered owner of property within the City of Salmon Arm and have not received your Property Tax Notice for 2019, please contact the City of Salmon Arm at 500 - 2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, (250) 803-4000. Whether or not you receive a property tax notice, it is your responsibility as the property owner to pay taxes by the due date of July 2, 2019 in order to avoid a penalty. • To avoid long lines at City Hall, pay your taxes early. • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome. • Payment is accepted at City Hall, 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Payment may be by cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service. • Payment drop box is located on the outside wall to the left of the entrance to City Hall, which will be emptied at close of business on July 2, 2019. • Or mail payment to Box 40, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 • Post-marks are not accepted as proof of payment. • Provincial Home Owner Grant - If you are eligible, please ensure that the application form on the bottom of the tax notice is completed and signed (if you are 65 years or over please
City of Salmon arm Water ConServation requeSt Based on the current year’s snowpack, timing of snowmelt, lack of precipitation and forecasted summer conditions we anticipate a strong likelihood that very dry conditions will result in low stream-flows and lake levels this year. The purpose of this advisory is to notify residents that in the event of another drought during the summer of 2019 the City may have to implement more stringent water restrictions and conservation measures to help ensure that the City’s water delivery system can keep up with the demand for drinking water, commercial and industrial use, while also being able to maintain water levels in the City’s water reservoirs for future use and fire protection. We appreciate your co-operation in adhering to the annual sprinkling restrictions which are in effect from May 15 to Sept. 15. Residents are encouraged to conserve water wherever possible and reminded that No irrigation/sprinkling is permitted on Monday’s. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine of up to $50 per instance.
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• To avoid a penalty on the Provincial Home Owner Grant it must be claimed even if a payment on the outstanding taxes is not made. • Provincial legislation has set minimum property tax payable at $100.00 for persons 65 years or over, veterans and handicapped (with required documentation) and $350.00 for persons under age 65. If your gross taxes are less than $1,120.00, your Provincial Home Owner Grant is adjusted accordingly. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid balances of current taxes including unclaimed Provincial Home Owner Grants at the close of business, July 2, 2019. • A late payment penalty of 10% will be added to all unpaid Annual Water/Sewer accounts at the close of business, July 2, 2019.
Customers with automatic underground irrigation systems will be allowed and encouraged to water lawns between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Your co-operation in adhering to these restrictions will be greatly appreciated. Residents are encouraged to conserve wherever possible. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine, metered water rates, or a discontinuation of service. For clarification in mobile home parks and strata developments, please call City Hall at 250-803-4000. Engineering & Public Works Department
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Post-pipeline approval Pr Unlike an earthquake, last week’s federal government “green light” for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project was entirely predictable. But like an earthquake in the ocean, it came with the requisite tsunami, this one a wave of press releases washing across newsroom desks across B.C. Depending on the point of view, the unsurprising announcement from a government that owns the pipeline in question, a decision to approve the twinning of the 1,150-kilometre pipeline, tripling the capacity, was “stunning hypocrisy” (Rain Forest Action Network) or “disgraceful in a climate emergency” (Wilderness Committee) or “a violent act against young people” (Sierra Club of BC). From supporters of the pipeline expansion it was tepid support at best, given the small-c conservative politicization of all things (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau and, or, federally Liberal. If you hate Trudeau, but are pro-pipeline, the response needed to be a half-empty cup. Well before approval, the federal Conservatives put forth leader Andrew Scheer’s response. Building a pipeline is a decision he would have clearly also made, but one he had to criticize “Cabinet Decision on TMX Meaningless Without Construction Date: Scheer,” read its headline. A political “yes, but” response. The B.C. Liberal Caucus naturally used the decision to lambaste the governing NDP. As for Indigenous leaders, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is not impressed. Its headline was: Canada Approves TMX Despite Failing to Achieve Consent: Declaration of Climate Emergency Rings Hollow. This file proves that those who hate Trudeau, hate him no matter what he does. Those who support environmental responsibility are not surprised by Scheer’s derision but are left disappointed by a prime minister who declared a climate emergency one day and approved twinning the pipeline—nearly tripling its capacity—to get diluted bitumen from Alberta to tidewater the next. Nuanced positions are increasingly tough to hold in politics, division is the order of the day. Paul Henderson is a reporter with the Chilliwack Progress.
Bedford’s Pharmacy at the west corner of Alexander Avenue and Front Street (Lakeshore). The pharmacy occupied the McGuire General Merchant store. The image can be dated by the cars and knowing the SAFE Store burned down in 1956. (Albert Bedford - photographer; image supplied by the Salmon Arm Museum at R.J. Haney Heritage Village)
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national pharmacare plan requires action It’s time for action. Actually, it’s past time. For years, politicians have batted around the idea of a national pharmacare plan to replace the patchwork of uneven coverage Canadians have now. Coverage is different in every province, with drugs covered or not covered, depending on where you live. This can be a big problem for people with a variety of conditions should they want to, or need to, move from one province to another. And, with every jurisdiction negotiating prices individually, we all pay a lot more, too, though in their last budget, the federal Liberals pledged to create an agency to buy drugs in bulk to help cut medication costs. Dave Hamilton President
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A new report called A Prescription for Canada: Achieving Pharmacare for All (see story on page 9) recommends the move to a universal, single-payer, public system. The expert panel behind the report estimates a universal system will save approximately $5 billion, or about $350 per person per year. The report also calls for a basic plan for essential medications by 2022, and a comprehensive list by 2027. And here’s where it gets sticky. Three years until we see even a basic plan? And eight years until a full plan? Sounds like we’re just putting off doing anything so we can find some way to talk ourselves out of it, yet again. And that’s only if the government accepts
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the findings of the panel, and moves to implement them. Whenever we hear about governments kicking anything this far down the road, we get skeptical that it will ever come to pass. All too often governments are short-sighted (as in, they can’t see past the next election), and their ability to stick with a long-term project, even if the same political party remains in power, is questionable. It’s one of the biggest problems with the way our governments tend to work: short-term results win over the big picture. So while it’s good to have this new report (even if it does tell us what we already knew), we’ll believe it when we see action. —Black Press Media
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The Observer asked: What is your favourite thing to do here with company when they come to visit?
“Go out to the lake we have a boat so we usually take company out on the lake. When our kids were little we would usually go to Three Valley Gap or Canoe Beach.” - Jon Bredick
“Go to the gym, Anytime Fitness you get a guest pass. Walk down on the wharf, there are some nice trails up on Gleneden area. Summer is always good, there’s lots of places to eat.” - Barry Jones
“If my sporty friends come out I’ll take them down to the wharf or I’ll take them on the trails along the Okanagan. I’ll also show them the other things you can do like fishing or canoeing. I’ll take them river fishing because I know all the good spots.” - Kayla Witowski
“We do all sorts of things like go to the farmers markets, we wander around downtown just looking at all the different stores, go out on the lake, fishing, different trail hikes all that kind of stuff.” Shelly Schikowski
“Golfing at the Salmon Arm golf course, I also like to show them the wharf and show them the sights around there because it’s so beautiful.” - Sandra Jenkins
Safety of biosolids should remain uncertain This past November in the U.S., the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) published a notice that it could no longer assure the public that land-applied biosolids were safe. The agency made this statement based on the acknowledgement that it does not know the risks involved with spreading hundreds of pollutants onto farm soils. It identifies 352 toxins found in biosolids as being of most concern. BC (and indeed Canada) needs to make a similar statement— and for the same reason. Our government agencies equally lack data on these toxins, which, as the EPA states, “include pharmaceuticals, steroids and flame retardants.” Currently,
only a dozen pollutants are tested for in these patches of toxic goulash that are trucked out of our cities and spread on our farms and forests. How can our ministry of environment make a claim of safety? They can’t. B.C.is currently updating its guidelines around its Organic Matter Recycling Regulations. The new guidelines will still only insist on testing for a dozen pollutants, primarily metals. This is simply not sufficient to assure public health, or that of the environment. There are too many unknowns, and the risks are too high. Switzerland has completely banned the use of
biosolids on agricultural soils because of the risk of irreversible damage to the soil, the danger to public health and possible negative effects on the quality of the food farmers produce. We should be taking a similar stand, and using our toxic sewage waste as a source of energy, and a resource that can be mined for its nitrogen and phosphorus . It is time to take decisive steps to end land-applied sludge, and more immediately, the B.C. government and the Canadian government have a duty to follow the EPA lead here and make a similar public statement. They cannot assure the public that biosolids are safe. Don Vincent
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Canadian Mental Health Association Shuswap-Revelstoke’s Denise Butler and a group of riders put the brakes on for a photo during the Ride Don’t Hide event on Sunday, June 23. (Photo - Richard Morton)
Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison joins fellow former Bastion Elementary principal Isabelle Gervais in Ride Don’t Hide. (Photo - Richard Morton)
Riders warm up before heading out on their routes. (Kayleigh Seibel - Salmon Arm Observer)
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Highly sought recruits added to Silverbacks Cameron Thomson Salmon Arm Observer
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have added two more players to their roster for the upcoming 2019-20 BC Hockey League season. Kieran Ruscheinski, who played defence in midget AAA last season for the Calgary North Stars in the Alberta Midget Hockey League (AMHL), was subsequently drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the seventh round (206th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. The Silverbacks committed to Ruscheinski on June 1, the first day of player carding eligibility. “We are excited to add Kieran to our line-up and feel that he will have an extremely positive impact on the performance of our team next season,” said Scott Atkinson, Silverbacks head coach and general manager. “At 6-foot-6 and over 200 pounds, Kieran is an imposing figure on the ice, but he also possesses a solid all-round skill set and has great mobility.” The Calgary native won the Richard Warwick Memorial Trophy as AMHL MVP this season, while recording 11 points in 33 games for the North Stars.
to the team. Born in 2001, he will be on the Silverback’s forward line. Garozzo scored 31 goals in 17 games this past season while leading the Gloucester Catholic High School Rams to a non-public state semifinal appearance in New Jersey. “Dom possesses a very impressive offensive skill set, excellent offensive instincts and has speed to burn,” said Scott Atkinson. “The recruitment process also revealed a person and family of high integrity and character. We feel Dom will make an immediate impact on the ice and in the community. Everyone in our organization is extremely excited about this signing.” Garozzo, who wore the ‘C’ for the Rams, added nine assists for a total of 40 points in his final year of high school hockey. His 31 goals in 2018-19 broke a single-season school record previously held by NHL all-star Johnny Gaudreau, who scored 30 for the Rams in 2009. Led by two goals each from Domenic Garozzo and Nick Martino, the 18U Atlantic Youth Hockey League team “I’m very excited to be a part of the Silverwon a resounding 7-2 victory over the New Jersey Titans to make the Atlantic District championships in 2018. backs family,” Garozzo said. Garozzo has signed with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for the 2019-20 season. (Contributed) “It’s an honour to play in the BCHL. As an He also notched one assist while playing the Alberta Junior Hockey League. American player, the BCHL is one of the best three games for the Spruce Grove Saints of Domenic Garozzo is another recent addition junior hockey leagues you can play in.”
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Three Salmon Arm select soccer teams are going on to compete in the “B Cup” Provincials. The three teams are the U14 Girls, the U13/14 Boys and the U16 Girls. Shuswap Youth Soccer Association hosted the Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League (TOYSL) girls play-downs June 22 and 23 with nine teams from Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops and Shuswap at Blackburn. The Shuswap Football Club U14 Girls are the 2019 TOYSL League Champions in their age group. They played against Kamloops Blaze for the top spot at
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Queest Mountain 4-H Club members have put a lot of work into raising steers to ready them for market. They hope their time and effort will pay off at the Okanagan 4-H Beef Stock Show and Sale. More than 30 4-H members from across the B.C. Interior will be participating in the sale, which runs from July 2 to 6 in Armstrong. After an opening ceremony on the evening of Tuesday, July 2, and an instructional day on Wednesday, the show itself runs Thursday and Friday. The weekend is capped off with the grand finale steer sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. following the buyer’s breakfast and parade of champions at 8 a.m. Queest Mountain Club leader Michelle Wolff states its members would appreciate help in finding buyers for their steers. Wolff recommends splitting a side of beef with a group of friends and sharing about the sale with friends and colleagues in order to ensure the hard work of the 4-H club members is rewarded. Three Queest Mountain 4-H Club members have been working with steers. Ali Logan, 14, has raised a Black Angus cross steer named Flynn from a start weight of 818 lbs when she purchased him in October 2018, to 1,490 lbs as of early June. Mykal Martin, 13, is in her second year doing a market steer project. She has raised her steer, Forest, from a starting weight of 711 lbs. As of May 29, he weighed 1,330 lbs. Martin hopes to make enough from the sale of this year’s steer to buy another for next year. Martin has her hands full also working in a heifer project. Kaily Jeffrey’s steer is named Franks Red Hot or Frank for short. He is a Red Angus cross. Twelve-year-old Jeffrey’s steer had doubled in weight since October weighing 1,287 lbs up from 614 lbs. Jeffrey says she wants to be a veterinarian specializing in large animals when she grows up and will put the proceeds from the sale of her steer towards her education. Along with the steers, Wolff said the club will be bringing eight heifers to the show. A predetermined bid can be set on any of the steers in the show. Those interested in more information on purchasing a steer can contact Wolff at 250-833-9335 or co-leaders Lara Matthews and Susy Bairstow at 250-253-0465 or 250-253-2540.
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From bare walls to blooming colours
Olivia Tinling, Torie Maurer and Leah Mitchell paint the inside of the pedestrian tunnel. Jim Elliot Salmon Arm Observer
The work of art students from Salmon Arm Secondary’s Jackson Campus will be displayed on a concrete canvas once they have finished a mural project in a Salmon Arm pedestrian tunnel. The group of students is in the process of turning the bare white walls of the tunnel under the Trans-Canada Highway into a colourful
Salmon Arm Observer photos by Jim Elliot
space by working together to paint a series of circular murals. In an October 2018 letter to Salmon Arm council requesting permission to paint the tunnel, teacher Elaine Holmes said a
similar painting project at the tunnel near the Hilltop Inn has both created a more aesthetically pleasing space and deterred vandalism. She said she regularly checks her stu-
Tarwynne Sept-Cooper and Kayli Kennedy use sponges to add texture to their portion of the artwork inside the pedestrian tunnel near Yan’s Restaurant on Monday, June 24. Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson Campus students adorned the tunnel’s walls with murals. dents’ artwork in the tunnel and it is rarely defaced, but when it is they paint over it with new artwork.
Alex Blaine and Mary-Jane Laronde work on their portion of the tunnel mural.
Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson Campus art students adorned the inside of the pedestrian tunnel with paintings.
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Eclectic, provocative and often powerful, the fifth annual Theatre on the Edge (TOTE) at Shuswap Theatre offers seven productions over three days in July. From Vancouver, Two Dollar Shoes Productions presents Woody Sed, a play about the life and times of Woody Guthrie and the songs he sang about them. Vancouver actor Thomas Jones plays a cascade of 25 colourful characters in a true-to- life take on Guthrie, a prolific and provocative writer considered by many to be the father of the 1960s folk revival. Jones, who has performed in seven Caravan Farm Theatre productions and worked with Cathy Stubington at Runaway Moon Theatre, says Guthrie was Bob Dylan’s main influence. In the biographical Woody Sed, Jones portrays Guthrie’s wives, parents, teenaged bandmate, son Arlo, Dylan and more.
Also from Vancouver, actor Stephen Lytton presents the powerful Can You See Me, a tour de force by one of Canada’s most compelling First Nations actors. Lytton blends powerful narratives about what it means to grow up aboriginal and disabled and surviving residential school yet flourishing in Vancouver’s infamous Downtown Eastside. A member of the Nlaka’pamux First Nation, Lytton is an actor with Weaving Reconciliation: Our Way, a writer and community activist. Lytton says Can You See Me is about an awakening – how people see another person without really “seeing” them, how falling down seven times means getting back up eight and the struggles to prove oneself as both an Indigenous person and one with a challenging illness. Also new to the festival, Vancouver’s Rapid Pitch Productions presents Big Sister, a comedy about the relationship between two sis-
ters and what happens when one of them changes. Poignant and funny, Big Sister explores a world of evil siblings, fat shaming and unlikely collaboration. “Children and adults alike will love The Moon Baby, presented by Grindrod’s Runaway Moon Theatre,” said co-ordinator/producer Scott Crocker. “Puppeteer/actor Anna Fin tells the tale of the Moon Baby, who falls to Earth one night and finds herself on the end of Granny’s fishing line.” This play features a special ticket price just for kids. From Kamloops, TOTE festival alumni The Saucy Fops are back for their fifth year, with another sure-tosell-out show filled with witty hilarious short plays. Kelowna’s Fred Skeleton Theatre Company returns with Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, an ensemble experiment that changes with every performance as it presents 30 Plays in 60 Minutes.
Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. Salmon Arm Actors’ Studio will both open and close the festival with their presentation of The Lone Rider & The White Dog. The Lone Rider travels from one adventurous situation to another—from being arrested for murder (she’s innocent of course), to being tracked down by the One Eyed Man on a moving train, to finding out from Chen that the White Dog is not a dog but a Guardian Lion, to being hunted down by a Lloyds of London investigator, and more. Performances begin at at 3 p.m. Friday, July 19, with the festival running to July 21. Live music, great food and craft beer and wine will be offered at the popular Edge Club between shows. Tickets are $12 each, with special package deals available online at http:// shuswaptheatre.com/tickets/ or at Intwined Fibre Arts, 161 Hudson Ave.
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MUSIC AND PIE – Steve Saba trio, Shuswap Pike Com- to 7 p.m., admission by donation, licensed. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 SATURDAY, JULY 27 BABY TALK – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., siblings without rivalry, pany summer concert series, 5:30 to 7 p.m., admission by MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK – 6 to 11 p.m. at Marine bring your babies and your stories, Salmon Arm Health donation, licensed. Park, hosted by BC SPCA Shuswap Branch and Downtown MONDAY, JULY 8 Centre, 851 16th St. NE., 250-833-4101. ROAR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – ages 4 to 13, free, Salmon Arm. CHRONIC PAIN WORKSHOPS - UVIC’s Centre on THURSDAY, JULY 25 Aging, free six-week workshop to better self-manage pain from July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Salmon Arm SDA Church, from various conditions. Wednesday mornings, June 26 to July games, Bible stories, songs, snacks, 3270 60th Ave. Register MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP – meets 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Shuswap Lake Hospital online at vbspro.events/p/shuswaproar or call Amy at 250- second Thursday of every month at Chesters. For info, call Education Room. Family members and friends may register 832-9771 . 250-515-2075 or 250-804-2939 too. For info and to register call 1-866-902-3767 OR online THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 THURSDAY, JULY 11 www.selfmanagementbc.ca. MUSIC AND PIE – Tennyson King, Shuswap Pike ComMULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP – meets THURSDAY, JUNE 27 second Thursday of every month at Chesters. For info, call pany summer concert series, 5:30 to 7 p.m., admission by MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP – meets 250-515-2075 or 250-804-2939. donation, licensed. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 second Thursday of every month at Chesters. For info, call FLAMENCO - Fin de Fiesta Flamenco presents SempiHIGH COUNTRY POTTERY SALE – Saturday, Aug. 3 250-515-2075 or 250-804-2939 terno, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre, Sempiterno tells MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL – Gathering together, 4 the story of the magnetic pull of the flamenco art form, a and Sunday, Aug. 4 at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 10 a.m. to to 8 p.m. food, music, games, exhibits and more at the Ross pull that has drawn Fin de Fiesta Flamenco’s members away 4 p.m., show is a co-op of 18 local professional potters and Street Plaza. For more information, contact settlementwork- from the countries where they were born to Spain, the cradle crafters, pottery both functional and artistic, paintings, metal ershuswap@gmail.com or call 204-804-2726. of flamenco. Tickets, $22 advance at Intwined Fibre Arts, work, fabric art, silver jewellery, stained glass, and floral art. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Come and meet the artists and be amazed at the quality of $25 at door. the show. 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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 MUSIC AND PIE – Stephanie Clifford, SUMMER FESTIVAL WEEKEND, Shuswap Pike Company summer concert series, NORTH SHUSWAP - children’s games, In5:30 to 7 p.m., admission by donation, licensed. digenous performers, face painting, live music, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 community vendors, business fair, 12 to 4 p.m. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. GROUP – meets second Thursday of every MONDAY, JULY 1 month at Chesters. For info, call 250-515-2075 CANADA DAY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL or 250-804-2939 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - Gates to Salmon Arm Fairgrounds open at 9:45 a.m., the annual free event goes to 3 p.m. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT features performers, dance groups, arts and GROUP – meets second Thursday of every crafts, many hands-on games and activities. month at Chesters. For info, call 250-515-2075 Games 50 cents each. 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HARBOURFRONT CRUISE – show and shine at Marine improv comedy show,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Salmar Classic. Check-in starts at 5 p.m., reservations are a must. For more information or to reserve your seats call 250-832-5243, visit the Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., great cars, music, prizes, food and No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. Tickets, $40 for website at www.salmonarmmuseum.org or like it at facebook. fun. Register by calling 778-443-5110. general seating, $45 for preferred seating, available through THURSDAY, JULY 18 salmartheatre.com/events. com/Haneyheritage. 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T h e S e v e n Tr e e s H ome Compa ny is the Shuswap’s newest, greenest, and… tallest in town (one of their hammer-swinging crew members, Connor, is 6 foot 5 inches tall. They call him “Windmill”). The owner of Seven Trees is Ken Fraser, a Journeyman Red Seal Carpenter, father of 5, and husband of 1 (her name is Erin). Ken and family moved to Salmon Arm in 2014 from Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Ken works primarily with renewable, durable, and nontoxic materials. “Whether it’s Douglas Fir floors or exterior doors, bright Pine ceilings or Cedar decks and railings,” Ken says, “we can build it.” Spring openings are still available. Call Seven Trees Home Company for more information at 250.832.HOME (4663).
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Couple enjoys sweet live in the Shuswap weClome ShuSwap New faces in Salmon Arm The Shuswap Immigrant Services Society, located at 371 Hudson St. NE, would like to introduce some of our recent immigrants to the people of Salmon Arm in the hope all residents will join us in extending a welcome to the newest members of our community. Our organization is a non-profit, non-governmental society with a mission to foster a culture of education, tolerance and community that assists and empowers immigrants of the Shuswap region of British Columbia in the integration and settlement of life in Canada. New to our town are Hillary Paganessi and Simone Bardella. You will not want to miss a sample of Hillary’s delicious macarons. She is a pastry chef from Italy and has moved to Salmon Arm with Simone, a software engineer who works for Technology Brewing, a local robotics company. Hillary was born in
a beautiful small Italian town in Northern Italy called Polcenigo. After moving to Trieste in 2016, she took a break from her previous work in an office to volunteer as an ISL teacher (that would be Italian as a Second Language) for Afghani and Pakistani immigrants. When Simone became disenchanted with his job , they decided to do some travelling and planned a bike trip from Trieste to Istanbul , through Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania along the Adriatic coast. Hillary had to cut short her trip to attend her culinary education course, graduating as a pastry chef. Instead, Simone successfully reached Istanbul. Four days after the end of the course, Hillary and Simone left for Vancouver. They already had plans in place for a working visa. Simone had studied English, but had not
Immigrant Services Society. She is a member of the World Women’s Group who meet regularly. Members range from local Canadians to those from Usbekistan, Syria, Vietnam, the Central African Republic and more. Hillary has plans, hoping to grow her business of making macarons, with a view to supplying them to the public for sale. You can sample her macarons at the Multicultural Festival on June 27 at Ross Street Plaza. She produces many flavours of the double-layered macaron, including coconut, blueberry, raspberry, coffee, caramel and chocolate. Hillary calls her enterprise Cioccolato Mio. Hillary and Simone experienced
Hillary Paganessi and Simone Bardella are happy to call the Shuswap home. (Contributed) had much opportuThey fell in love ly employed at The nity to practise it, with Salmon Arm. Shuswap Pie Comwhile Hillary had no after arriving in Au- pany, is busy studying English at all. gust 2018, just in time English at OCBC and Within two days of for the Roots & Blues has joined the converarriving in Vancouver, Festival. sation circle meeting Hillary had a job at a Hillary is current- offered by Shuswap French patisserie. Her interview consisted of her pictures on Instagram. With their visa coming close to expiring, the couple looked for a sponsor to stay longer. With another visa, Simone found The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure work with Technology invites the public to attend an open house to Brewing. provide input on ideas to improve safety at the
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cross-country skiing last winter which they very much enjoyed and are looking forward to the summer season and to getting to know the lake. They now have a van, which Simone is outfitting with a bed for travel. When they arrived here they had no car and no driver’s licenc-
es, only bikes for travel to and from work. They are really going to enjoy exploring the province this year. You can see Hillary’s creations on Instagram at hillarypaganessi, and on Facebook at cioccolatomio. Submitted by Shuswap Immigrant Services Society
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Highway 1 - Balmoral Road Intersection
Highway 1 and Balmoral Road intersection. The ministry will be presenting suggestions to improve safety in the area. The feedback received will help determine which improvement option to design and construct. Ministry staff will be available to provide information and answer questions. The drop-in open house is scheduled for: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge 2405 Centennial Drive, Blind Bay, B.C.
For more information, please contact Ryan Thorpe, District Program Engineer 250 212-7329 or Ryan.Thorpe@gov.bc.ca
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, are you up to stepping outside of your comfort zone? Embrace the challenge and try something completely different from your normal routine. You just may like it.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even though it seems like there are many obstacles in your path, you will be able to get through relatively unscathed if you have the right people on your side.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Let problems flow over you like water off of a duck’s back, Taurus. Worrying will only make things worse, and it’s completely unproductive anyway.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, relaxation is essential right now, as you have had many things on your plate. Do not feel like you are slacking off if you take some time to give yourself a break.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Work on nurturing a relationship that has been pushed to the side for some time, Gemini. Rekindling communication is a great way to start things off anew. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Keep an open mind when someone presents an idea to you, Cancer. It’s easy to blow it off without a thought, but you should be more amenable to listening and advising. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Now may be the time to share responsibilities with others, Leo. This is especially true if you are facing deadlines and simply cannot meet them in time.
CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Stores 6. Worthless entertainment 9. Where scientists work 13. Pretty flower 14. A way to act 15. Double-reed instrument 16. Type of acid 17. Famed astronomer 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 19. Profited from 21. Secret clique 22. Infections 23. Crony 24. Teens go here every day (abbr.) 25. Suitable 28. Fresh Price of __ Air 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. Basketball move 33. Polished 36. There’s a north and a south 38. Egg of a louse 39. Once-ubiquitous department store 41. Portray precisely 44. Thick piece of something 45. Period between eclipses 46. Indicates near 48. Investment account 49. England, Scotland, N. Ireland, and Wales (abbr.) 51. Beak 52. Void of skill 54. Walked back and forth 56. A display of passion 60. Geological times 61. Type of restaurant 62. Spacious 63. Edible seaweed 64. Utah city 65. Tropical tree 66. Nervous tissue compound 67. Body part 68. Muscles and tendons
1. Draw out wool 2. Give someone a job 3. Chemical and ammo manufacturer 4. Footsteps 5. The Palmetto State 6. Books have lots of them 7. Diverse Israeli city 8. It’s mightier than the sword 9. Confines 10. First month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year 11. Idaho’s highest peak 12. Prevents from seeing 14. Determine time 17. Father children 20. Tab on a key ring 21. Dog genus 23. Peter’s last name 25. Request 26. Walk heavily 27. Allowances 29. English football squad 30. Fish-eating aquatic mammals 32. South Pacific island region 34. Unaccounted for 35. Small taste of whiskey 37. Ventilated 40. Helps little firms 42. One of means 43. Fencing swords 47. Inches per minute (abbr.) 49. Turn upside down 50. S. African semi desert 52. Dutch names of Ypres 53. Instruct 55. Oily freshwater fish 56. Italian river 57. Sneaker giant 58. The men who man a ship 59. Some need glasses 61. Body part 65. Indicates position
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Accept help when it is offered,Virgo. This makes helpful people feel good that they can do you a service. You will have an opportunity to reciprocate in time. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Not everyone is on board with your new plan, Libra. You may have to present it a few times before you get a few takers. Be persistent to win others over.
YOUR Sudoku
Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Let others in your family know how you are feeling. You don’t have to put on a show or mask your emotions, Capricorn. They’ll love and support your decisions. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Have faith in your decisions even if they don’t entirely make sense on paper, Aquarius. You will have a line of supporters waiting in your corner in no time at all. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, things are changing rapidly in your life and you may feel like you have to play catch up. Target some areas to focus your attention.
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THEW, Ronald John
David Paul Frank May 10, 1958 - June 20, 2019
He was predeceased by his parents, survived by his sister, Marie and brother Edward, both of Kitchener, Ontario. He will be remembered for his story telling, love of nature, fishing, gardening and telling a good joke. He loved sitting on his deck watching and feeding the birds and talking and waving to passerby’s. He will be missed by all that knew him. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Ron. A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Malakwa School. A Luncheon will follow. Condolences may be expressed to www. bowersfuneralservice.com
Thank you to the Shuswap Community Society for their Grant in aide to up grade the lighting at The Malakwa Thrift Store.
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August 15, 1946 - May 16, 2019 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ronald John Thew. Ron passed away peacefully at his long time home at the Skyline Truck Stop property in Craigellachie, BC, May 16, 2019.
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“When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure�
It is with unbelievable sorrow, sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend David Frank. David passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 20, 2019 in Salmon Arm while working on a project for his co-op. He leaves behind his loving wife, Elizabeth, sons, Breandan (Lindsay) and Paul (Corina), daughters, Jessica and Alanna (Glen), ďŹ ve granddaughters, Summer, Amira, Brooke, Layla (Jamie) and Hazel, mother, Una Frank, sister Tracy Tyers (Scott), niece Sarah (Raul) and nephews Joseph (Ashley) and Michael. He was predeceased by his father Harold and brother Dean. David was an avid golfer and league dart player. He made friends wherever he went, he excelled at everything he attempted and made everything and every place better than when he found it. If you were lucky enough to know him or hear one of his stories, you were blessed. He was a role model and the world is less without him.
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SALMON ARM CITIZENS PATROL Community service, flexible hours, interesting information, and friendship = SACP membership Help keep Salmon Arm safe by going out on a 4-hour patrol one afternoon or evening each month. We also take part in numerous community events and enjoy socializing together. For more information and an application find SACP at salmonarmcitizenspatrol.ca or Facebook.
AA, NA and Al-Anon Meetings AA 1-866-531-7045 Salmon Arm AA: Tuesday 12:00 noon – First United Church 450 Okanagan Avenue, SE Wednesday 8:00 p.m. – St. Joseph’s, 90 1st ST SE Thursday 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Circle AA St. Josephs Friday 12:00 noon – First United Church 450 Okanagan Avenue, SE Sunday 11:00 a.m. – Health unit, 851-16 St. NE Sunday 7:00 p.m. – Seniors Drop in Centre 31 Hudson Ave NE Blind Bay – Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Blind Bay, 2740 Fairway Hill Rd. – Saturday at 10 a.m. Sorrento – OAPA Hall, 1148 Passchendaele Rd., Monday 8:00 p.m. Enderby – St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 1310 George St., Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Enderby – United Church, 1106 Belvedere, Friday 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon: 1-866-531-7045 Salmon Arm – Seniors Resource Center, 320 2nd Ave NE, Wednesday 8:00 p.m. – First United Church, upstairs, 450 Okanagan Ave SE, Thursday 12:00 noon Sicamous – Sicamous United, 705 TCH., Monday 8:00 p.m. Enderby – St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 1310 George St., Friday 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: 1-866-778-4772 Salmon Arm – Crossroads Church, 121 Shuswap (behind Barley Station, alley entrance). Monday 7:00 p.m.
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We are looking to add a full-time pretester to our team. Are you a positive detail oriented, devoted team player who multitasks, enjoys working with people, and likes working if a fast paced progressive office? Are you eager to learn a variety of duties and responsibilities? Must be willing to work some Saturday. If this is you, please apply in person during regular office hours. We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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Westland Sausage Seeking a hard working individual experienced in retail cutting and proper deboning of beef, pork and game carcasses. • Part-time position, leading to full-time. • Wage depending on experience. • Willing to train / apprentice the right candidate.
Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Cleaning Services Detailed House Cleaning Specialized in move-in & move-out. Weekly, bi-weekly and Monthly Janitorial & apartment 250-804-8794
Email resume to Walter at wambauen@shaw.ca or call: (250)832-2539 Serious inquiries only please.
Garden & Lawn
Planerman
Yard Cleaning
Planerman required for North Okanagan Sawmill. We offer competitive wages and benefit package as well as the opportunity to live in one of BC’s most beautiful areas. Please email resume: netimber@junction.net
Setters Pub
Yard clean-up Grass maintenance Garbage Removal Misc. Handy work Please Call: 250-804-8794
Handy Persons
is now hiring a:
LINE COOK Must be able to work all shifts. Please apply in person with resume to: Setters Pub 2950 - 11th Ave NE Salmon Arm, BC
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Moss Removal From Shingles & Cedar Shakes Without Damaging Them • Gutter Cleaning • Dump Runs • Pressure Washing • Siding
250-804-5858
WE ARE BUILT TO HEAL Donate today at bcchf.ca
Post and Rail Raw Logs Pine - Spruce - Fir Please Contact: Corey Kuromi Mobile 250-319-0400
Merchandise for Sale Building Supplies STEEL BUILDING SALE...”MEGA MADNESS SALE - BIG CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS!”20X21 $5,868. 25X27 $6,629. 30X31 $8,886. 32X35 $9,286. 35X35 $12,576. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca
Fruit & Vegetables Salmon Arm Strawberries U-pick available now, Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm, 3820 40th St. South East, Phone for picking time: 250-832-2807 or go to Facebook: Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm Sandy Acres Berry Farm now has Strawberries! Fresh & ready! Open 9-6, 250-832-5398
Garage Sales
Call: Gerry 250-675-2691
TIMBER FRAME AND LOG BUILDING SUMMER SALE. Seasoned Douglas Fir, direct to you savings. Delivery/assembly available. Island School of Building Arts. Details: www.isba.ca/store or call 250.247.8922
Woodworkers Delight
Drill Press 8 in. $100 H.D. Drill Press $200 Disc & Belt Sander $75 Band Saw $100 Jig Saw $50 Dust Collector $100 Jointer/Planer $500 Shop Smith $250 All Working
Denturist clinic for sale in Burns Lake B.C. Turnkey business with a large clientele. Business has been operating for 75 years. I am wiling to stay on for a period of time for the transition. Call Gerald Eckland (250) 692-7626 / email: eaglec@telus.net
Misc. Wanted
Farms
250-832- 3308
(250)-864-3521 Collector Buying Royal Canadian Mint coins, collections, old coins, paper money, pre 1968 silver coins, bars, world collections.+ ANYTHING
GOLD & SILVER Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521
Able buyer of all your old coins, coin collections, Collector COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money, bullion.+ Todd the Coin Guy (250)-864-3521
Salmon Arm
Garage Sale
4649 Eagle Bay Rd. Friday, June 28th Saturday, June 29th Sunday June 30th 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Salmon Arm
10-Acre Farm and Equipment 2651 50th Street NW By Appointment only Details at: glenedenacreage.com Call: 250-803-8744
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Royal Inn of Enderby 1 bedroom apartment $750/month adult building N/P 250-838-9700
Duplex / 4 Plex
Horse tack, antiques, collectibles, tools & much more!
Specials* 10.00
$
3 lines/ 3 Neighbouring papers/ 2 Weeks
15.00
$
1 x 1 Boxed Ad - With photo / 3 Neighbouring papers /2 weeks * private sales only
BCClassifieds.com
...in your community, online and in print
ONLINE bcclassifieds@blackpress.ca IN PRINT 1.866.865.4460
250-833-6616
Transportation Cars - Domestic 1984 El Comino SS, white, tenesee model, V8, 97,000 kms well cared for car, in great condition. View in Armstrong. $16,000. 778-442-2500 after 6:00 pm. 2004 Volvo S80, clean car, low mileage,$5,200. obo 250-545-4478
2007 Red Caravan SXT 3.3 Litre Very Clean Power Seats Command Start All Buckets 174,000 kms $3,250 Call: 250-309-6556 For Sale: 2000 Grand Am SE Model, Very Low KMs, 6 Cylinder, Well Maintained - Like New, Lady Driven $2500 or Best Offer 250-253-0062
Vernon
2005 Buick Lesabre 151,000 Kms Loaded, 4 door $3,000 OBO
Salmon Arm
250-832-8992
2008 Buick Lucerne 98,000 Kms Super clean, Loaded $6,500 OBO
Halls/Auditoriums
In Need Of Selling Your RIDE? Vehicle Package
Shared laundry, dock available.
Please call: 250-542-8895
Rental close to town In return for partial rent, live with 2 seniors occasional driving and some laundry please call for more info:
Looking To Reach A Larger Audience?
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Business for Sale
1- 2 Bedroom Basement Suite
Gleneden Community Hall For Rent • Banquets • Meetings • Weddings • Reunions or Just Because? 250-832-9806 glenedencommunity.ca
Homes for Rent
Vernon
Please call: 250-542-8895
Vernon
2012 Ford Escape
98000 miles, great shape, $7850 obo 250-260-1941
Ravens Croft Beautiful home with amazing Lake View! Excellent location, 2800 sqft with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, beautiful landscaping, outside maintenance included. Available immediately Ref. Req. $2400/month 250-318-1312
Recreational/Sale
Suites, Lower
Trucks & Vans
Blind Bay 1 bedroom all included, Working person preferred. 250-517-0484
1994 Ford F150
Blind Bay - Bachelor suite suitable for a working person only, utilities included. 250-517-0484
For Sale: 1986 Ford EconoLine 350 V8 19ft Motor Home, All New Rubber, Recently Tuned Up, Runs Well, Very Low Mileage, Needs TLC $6,800 or Best Offer 250-253-0062
Runs Well Body is Fair $500 250-550-4807
A20 Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Salmon Arm Observer/Shuswap Market News
www.saobserver.net
ExCLUSIVELY AT VERNON
NEW THINKING. NEW POSSIBILITIES.
BIG SUMMER SAVINGS
LEASE OR FINANCE†
0%
FROM
EVENT
ON SELECT MODELS
BUYING A CAR SHOULDN’T BE COmPLICATED! 2017 HYUNDAI
2017 GMC
LIMITED FWD
SLT 4WD
ioniQ hYBrid
2011 SUBARU
iMPreZA WrX sti
sierrA 1500
AWD
SALE
26,761
$
SALE UU030550
2016 SUBARU
2015 FORD
AWD
AWD
iMPreZA
SALE
47,862
$
*
22,568
$
*
UG503173
*
UL822289
2015 JEEP
edGe sel
WrAnGler unliMited SAHARA 4WD
SALE
16,824
$
SALE
23,867
$
*
UH022612
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ
2017 HYUNDAI
AWD
TOURING AWD
c-clAss c 350
SALE
36,428
$
*
UBB53876
*
UL515244
2015 KIA
cr-v
soul sXX luXurYY FWD
SALE
24,371
$
SALE
35,861
$
*
UA919876
SALE
20,761
$
*
UH137096
*
U7157567
*Prices plus $499 admin fee & tax. ∠On select finance offers. Based on monthly payment frequency. On select finance purchase of new Hyundai vehicles, with the exception of the down payment, if applicable. Restrictions apply. Vehicles not exactly as shown.
VERNON HYUNDAI 4608 - 27 St. Vernon, BC 1-888-698-3144 | 250-275-4004 www.vernonhyundai.com DL #30922
over 80 used vehicles in stock!