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Foreign investors eye region City: Increased interest in buying businesses. By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
An unusual spike in foreign investment inquiries in Salmon Arm is another sign the local economy is improving. In a presentation made last week to city council, updating them on activities at the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS), economic development manager Lana Fitt said economic development has responded to 31 investment inquiries this year, many of them from foreign investors. Fitt explained these inquiries are being facilitated through the Regional Entrepreneur category of the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program. “That means… they’re directed to purchase a business outside of the Lower Mainland, so Salmon Arm, this whole area, is really appealing because of our proximity to both Calgary and Vancouver…,” said Fitt. “So they have to purchase an existing business and it has to be $200,000 or more and in operation for five years or more. There’s some other eligibility criteria there as well. “For probably about two or three months, certainly around early springtime, we were seeing a lot of international investors, Asian investors primarily, coming through our office who were looking to come in under that stream. So lots of interest in purchasing an existing business and it did eat up a little bit of the supply we’ve had for businesses for sale in Salmon Arm.” According to a B.C. government website, BC PNP is designed to “accelerate the Permanent Resident application process for skilled and/or experienced workers, experienced business persons and their family members who want to settle in B.C. permanently.” In a subsequent Observer interview, Fitt called the increase in foreign investment inquiries seen at the economic development office a new trend, particularly in how it’s come in a large cluster over a short period. Asked why now, Fitt said she believes it has to do with the overall economy in B.C. See Education on page A2
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Grand explorers Ivy Marquardt and Maddison Chassie make their way through the corn maze Sunday at DeMille’s Farm Market.
Family escapes crash Long weekend: Police respond to vehicle collisions on highway. By Barb Brouwer & Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF
It was a busy August long weekend, one that saw Salmon Arm RCMP hopping, but allowed forest-fire crews something of a reprieve. Among police calls were two motor-vehicle crashes. In the early afternoon Monday, the four occupants of a vehicle – two children, a man and a woman – were able to walk away from a crash which ap-
This week They thought he was a goner – but he beat the odds. See A11 for details. High temperatures and heavy rain didn’t take too much of a toll. See page A9.
peared to destroy their vehicle. Their vehicle was travelling east near the Trickle Inn when the driver may have fallen asleep. It crossed the centre line and slid down an embankment, landing between two trees. Police and the TappenSunnybrae Fire Department responded, and traffic was reduced to one lane on the TransCanada. At approximately 3:30 p.m. See Fire hazard on page A3
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Aftermath: A police officer records an image of a
vehicle that left the Trans-Canada Highway and slid down an embankment in Tappen Monday afternoon.
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BOATsmart representatives Tashonna McDougall and Brendan O’Connor answer questions from Rikk Kieft and his son Cayden at the BOATsmart information booth set up Sunday at the Mall at Piccadilly.
Education key for visitors Continued from front “The only thing I’m certainly aware of is the upswing in our economy,” she said. “That seems to be the main point that’s drawing the visitors. I did talk to our representative from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training… and he indicated that other communities in the region have been seeing the same sort of interest. “I think it’s throughout the Shuswap/Okanagan area that this is occurring.” In working with BC PNP applicants, Fitt says SAEDS’ role,
among other things, has been to ensure they are a good fit for the community and vice versa. “What happens is these investors have to do a pre-site visit to the community they’re interested in… They need to get a good understanding of what’s offered in the community as far as education, health care, housing, all of those components, and the province wants to see they’ve done their due diligence in assuring the community is a good fit for them as well, and they understand what the community is all about before they make an investment in it,” said Fitt.
“The idea is they want them to be successful in coming to our community, and they want (the business) to be sustainable or larger than it was when they purchased it.” Fitt adds Salmon Arm, especially given its size, has proven very competitive in offering what PNP applicants, particularly those with families, want. “Education is always a big question – they’re always really interested in what we have here for opportunities. Many of them are coming with their children, so that’s always a big area of interest for them for sure.”
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An article in the July 30 Observer regarding the Blind Bay Resort development project, which goes to public hearing this evening, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m. at Sorrento Memorial Hall, incorrectly reported that owner Dan Baskill is planning to put 112 seasonal units on the foreshore of Shuswap Lake. Baskill’s proposal is to put 19 lots for modular buildings (park model trailers) on the foreshore, which is currently zoned single family. “What we’re looking at is 90 bareland strata
lots, 19 of which would be on the foreshore,” explains Columbia Shuswap Regional District senior planner Dan Passmore, noting Baskill’s development proposal for the upland portion of the property includes an unspecified number of campground spots, 24 potential motel units, a single-family dwelling and employee units. The Observer apologizes for the error. Regarding the property, Baskill says the site became a campground in 1972 and a resort in the mid-’80s. Passmore notes that Baskill has made
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Prepping for helicopters Emergencies: Firefighters to learn how to set up landing sites. By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
Salmon Arm’s fire department will be adding helicopter landing prep to its repertoire of emergency services. At the request of Fire Chief Brad Shirley, council authorized the fire department to provide a helicopter landing zone service within the city’s boundary. This service expansion comes with a $400 equipment cost (to be purchased within the department’s 2014 budget), as in-house training of department members. “Ideally, we need five people to set up a landing zone, so the training that we would receive from our training officer in house deals with finding… a safe
location to land a helicopA case in point was an ter, put out some cones, April incident where a pehave one person in charge destrian was struck by a with some baton-type vehicle west of town on the items to bring Trans-Canada the helicopter in Highway. to land,” Shir“That was ley explained. one example “Once the pawhere they were tient is put on the really struggling helicopter, we’d to find people to make sure it gets land a helicopaway safely.” ter,” said ShirIn a memo to ley. “As it was, Alan council, Shirley we were there Harrison estimates this because of the service could city councillor vehicle accident be utilized up anyway, but to eight times a year at any because we don’t have the given location within the training or council’s percity. He explained that other mission to provide that seremergency services typical- vice… we ended up assistly do not have the resources ing. But the RCMP officer or, in some cases, training, that actually did it was very to safely prepare a scene for unprepared, didn’t have the an emergency helicopter proper protective equiplanding. ment on, eyeglasses on and
things like that.” In addition, Shirley said those who provide the air service appreciate having fire personnel on the scene during the landing in case there’s any trouble. If firefighters aren’t already needed at an emergency scene where an air lift is required, Shirley estimated it would cost about $130 to provide the landing service, adding this could vary depending on location, time of day, etc. Coun. Alan Harrison questioned if this represents more senior government downloading of financial responsibility, but Shirley said the emergency scene air lift is a fairly new seroBsErvEr fiLE pHoto vice, adding helicopters Aerial help: The Salmon Arm Fire Department will used to land at the Jackson campus field near the hos- train to assist in landings such as this one in April by pital. the BC Ambulance Service Interior Air Ambulance.
Fire hazard extreme Continued from front on Saturday, Aug. 2, three vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 97B. Police report the driver of one of the vehicles involved had attempted to turn left off the TransCanada onto Highway 97B, but failed to yield to oncoming traffic. It was struck by another vehicle heading east on Highway 1. The force of the collision caused these vehicles to strike a third one passing through the intersection. Police say all occupants suffered injuries, none of which were believed to be life threatening. One injured person was transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops for care. As for fire danger, thunderstorms that circulated around the Southern Interior sparked several fires but gave most of the Shuswap a miss. “Over the weekend, when we put up Environment Canada radar, you could see all the storms circulating well out of Salmon Arm,” said fire protection officer Larry Osachoff
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in B.C., it’s hoped smoke in the air won’t increase over the next few days. Tuesday morning. “It was just like we were the centre of the storm; it was a very unusual long weekend, the storms were very localized, not the massive systems that usually come through.” Lightning from an Aug. 2 storm sparked two fires north of Seymour Arm: one was worked on by a fourperson crew for two days and, as of yesterday, was in the patrol stage. The other remote fire had a five-person crew working on it Monday. The Salmon Arm Fire Zone is a virtual tinder box and the wildfirefree circle around Salmon Arm could be broken with the possibility of lightning accompanied by very little rain in the next few days. Wildfire Management Branch officials
continue to call for extreme caution, particularly with growing concerns about having sufficient personnel to combat the many wildfires burning in the province. In the last month, support staff and fire crews from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have provided assistance, and the province is not ruling out the possibility of bringing other out-of province firefighters to B.C. Ministry of Forests crews continue to patrol the Salmon Arm Zone for prohibited campfires and open burning. Wildfire officials continue to ask people to be vigilant and to report any smoke or fire to 1-800-663-5555, or call *5555 toll free on most cellular networks. You can also report a wildfire to 9-1-1.
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Mary-Ellen van Dongen is a take-charge, capable woman. Having to ask for help is very difficult, but one of her nine children has been paralyzed in a diving accident in New York State. Jake van Dongen grew up in Salmon Arm where he was very involved in rep hockey as a goalie and as a referee for minor leagues, adult hockey and women’s hockey. Jake, 25, and the youngest of van Dongen’s children, went to New York in the spring to help his sister, Charity, who suffered a brain injury in a car accident. On June 27, Jake was swimming with friends and dove out of a tree, cracked his head on a rock and broke his spine. Paralyzed from the chest down, Jake spent three weeks in an Albany, N.Y. hospital before being transported to Vancouver General Hospital on July 19. The cost to transport Jake, who was on a ventilator and had a tracheostomy tube and feeding tube, to Vancouver General was $32,655. Jake is now breathing on his own, something that will mean he can be moved out of ICU and into a spinal cord unit. “After that it’s GF Strong (Rehabilitation Centre); that’s where I wanted him to go,” says van Dongen, noting two surgeries have meant her son will have full use of his arms and that a GF Strong doctor has been in to see Jake and has informed him that his life is not over and that he will
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munity has responded to the family’s need. A fundraiser at a pub in Armstrong recently raised about $5,000, and funds have come from the SilverBacks. “I billeted members of the SilverBacks team. They put out a donation jar and within half an hour there was more than $100,” she says, noting she wanted Jake closer to home so she and other members of the family can be with him. “I’ve had unbelievable support. I can’t even tell you, the support has been absolutely overwhelming.” To help the van Dongen family, make a donation at www.gofundme.com/bmcc1w that goes right to Jake’s page.
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Pushing for better bus service By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF
As far as Coun. Debbie Cannon is concerned, city residents are still not being optimally served by public transit. Last week Cannon and council had an opportunity to review the 2013/14 annual performance summary submitted by BC Transit. The report notes overall ridership decreased by .5 per cent. This was after a “minor service expansion” came into effect in Dec. 2013 that included the introduction of a “shopper’s shuttle” to serve the SmartCentres development and other sites, funded pri-
marily through the reallocation of hours and the elimination of the Foothill Loop. Regarding customer satisfaction, the changes received both positive and negative feedback. Additionally, requests were made for further service expansion to include evenings and additional stops, including stops in the industrial park. Cannon advocated for these points at a May council meeting with a failed motion to have staff look into transit service expansion. She stressed their importance again at last Monday’s council meeting. “Transit comes at a cost but, in my mind,
Debbie Cannon CITY COUNCILLOR the transit that we offer in Salmon Arm doesn’t do what we need it to do for our citizens,” said Cannon. “We need to have the offering for people to get to and from work in our industrial park, and we also need our transit to go later than 6 p.m. so that people can use it to get to and from appointments.
“I’ve stressed before that our schools have moved from the downtown to up the hill, so we have people that live in the downtown that don’t have vehicles that need to get to their kids’ parent teacher interviews and different activities at the schools, and they don’t have the ability to use transit in our community. So for me, I still think we have a need to fix this transit so it accommodates more people in our community.” No motion was introduced, but Coun. Marg Kentel agreed the city could always do better and suggested the matter could come back at budget time.
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Demand for food bank soars during July By Chelsea Grainger OBSERVER STAFF
The Salvation Army Food Bank has seen a spike in numbers lately, but so far they’ve been able to handle it. Community services manager Dave Byers says that in July the bank saw its numbers rise to 2,400, and that was just people who were coming in to get food off the table, which generally consists of food
that is nearing its expiry date or fresh produce – not hampers. “It’s just absolutely unheard of, it’s kind of unbelievable,” said Byers, noting typical numbers are 1,600 or 1,700 people. “We’ve been crazy, I don’t remember seeing it being this busy.” Byers also noted June was a busy month, with the food bank seeing approximately 2,000 people. He speculates the reasons for the increase may simply be because of
the lack of jobs in Salmon Arm. “I do keep hearing it’s hard to find work,” said Byers, adding that a lot of people in the city who do work aren’t making much money, many making close to minimum wage. Byers also noted the food bank often sees people stop in who are travelling from out of town. “People drive through on the highway and see the big red badge,” said Byers.
Although numbers have increased, Byers says that so far, the food bank hasn’t had to scrounge to keep the food on the table – yet. “I hope this (increase) isn’t a trend that continues,” says Byers. “Because otherwise we’d be hard done by.” Run primarily on donations, Byers says many organizations in Salmon Arm help out with food drives and donations, and community members often drop off food.
“We have a great community,” he said. “We’re always needing things, stuff that will really last.” Byers says right now, what the food bank is lacking is good proteins, items such as jerky, chicken and tuna with pop-top lids. The food bank is run with the support of volunteers, generally about 60 people donating their time. “Some of them come in every day,” he says.
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NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION 1. Legal Description: PID: 024-362-841 Lot 2, Plan KAP63581, except Plan KAP85667, Section 8, Township 20, Range 9, W6M, KDYD Location: 5230 – 20 Avenue SE Size: 1.08 hectares (2.66 acres) Zoning: A–2 (Rural Holding) Conditions of Sale: The City of Salmon Arm will not accept any offer with ‘subject to’ provisions.
2. Legal Description: PID: 024-762-393 Lot 2, Plan KAP66620, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD Location: 551 - 21 Street NE Size: 0.271 hectare (0.66 acre) Zoning: R-4 - Medium Density Residential Conditions of Sale: The City of Salmon Arm will not accept any offer with ‘subject to’ provisions. Closing Date: Sealed offers will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014. Attention: Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer All offers must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of $25,000.00, certified cheque or bank draft only. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all offers. Please note that the Purchaser is responsible for Goods and Services Tax (GST), Property Purchase Tax, etc., if applicable. Information relating to the disposal of the above properties is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from August 6, 2014, to September 5, 2014, both inclusive, in the office of the City of Salmon Arm, 500 - 2 Avenue NE. For a complete bid package on this property, contact: Erin Jackson, Corporate Officer City of Salmon Arm 500 - 2 Avenue NE, Box 40 Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 Phone (250) 803-4029 e-mail: ejackson@salmonarm.ca
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, August 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 1. Proposed Rezoning of Lot 4, Section 13, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP81007, from R-1 (Single Family Residential Zone) to R-8 (Residential Suite Zone). Civic Address: 2070 – 1 Avenue SE Location: South side of 1 Avenue SE, four (4) parcels east of 20 Street SE Present Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Single Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite Owner / Applicant: D. Dubois Reference: ZON.1009/ Bylaw No. 4052 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 July 29 to August 11, 2014, 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
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm proposes to renew a lease agreement with Christine Grenier for the term of May 1, 2015 to September 30, 2017, for provision of concession services at Canoe Beach on a portion of Lot 2, Plan 4310, Section 6, Township 21, Range 9, W6M, specifically the designated area located immediately west of the Canoe Beach playground, approximately 150 to 200 square feet in size. The lease fee shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per annum, payable to the City each year, in advance. AND FURTHER THAT this is the second of two publications of this Notice. Erin Jackson Corporate Officer For more information call 250-803-4000 • Follow us on twitter @SalmonArmBC
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Appreciating veterans In my former life as a photojournalist on Vancouver Island, I had many interesting assignments. With my manual film-loading Nikon FM2 cameras, with the attached motor drives and assortment of lenses, I captured everything from the colourful powwows held by the Cowichan people at the Native Heritage Centre in Duncan to the giant freighter navigating Doman mill’s lumber out of the tricky waters of Cowichan Bay. Those three years working as a stringer for the Cowichan News Leader in the mid-to-late ’90s were unforgettable in many ways. However, there is one particular assignment that didn’t come from the newspaper that is being unearthed now that a certain anniversary is upon us. It still stands out to this day because of its subject matter – probably one of the most important shoots I had as my time as a photographer. In the mid-’90s, I was hired by Veterans Affairs Canada to photograph a service for veterans in Chemainus. I was there to document about eight to 10 veterans from the south part of Vancouver Island who were being recognized by the Canadian and French governments for their service in the Great War. That war started exactly 100 years ago this past weekend and all of those men are long gone now. However, at the time that I met them, they were aged 90 on up, many in wheelchairs, but most of their memories were intact as if the war had happened the month before. As I photographed one veteran, his gnarled hands holding his freshly polished medals, his face beaming with pride, he told me of serving with his battalion. I can now envision the trench, mortars flying in all directions, the stench of death, thanks to all the movies, documentaries and books that have been done about the war. But at the time, I couldn’t imagine it at all. Here I was decades later with my camera enjoying the freedoms they had fought for. But I listened in rapture, pausing the shutter release on my camera to sit down next to him for a while. He deserved my full attention. The funny thing is I’ve always been a peace monger. I’ve marched in anti-war protests, against the Gulf War, apartheid in South Africa, and more recently, the U.S. invasion in Iraq, but back then and to this day, what I owe these men is my respect. Although I probably still have the negatives somewhere, buried in my piles of former assignments and cameras, I don’t really need the physical images to see those faces, and hear those stories even if the details are now a tad hazy. It may sound sappy, but they had a profound effect on me that still resonates to this day. I’m sure the same is being felt even more personally and deeply by all of the veterans of wars since who commemorated the start of the First World War this past weekend. Those men who served may be gone, but they are not forgotten. I’m glad I had a chance to meet some of them. Kristin Froneman is a reporter with the Observer’s sister paper, the Vernon Morning Star.
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About optics, not substance The provincial government’s offer to pay families $40 a day if the current contract impasse with teachers carries into the fall is just another example of the deep-seated enmity between the two sides that stands between a settlement. On the surface it may seem like a good deal; roll the money the government isn’t paying teachers if they’re on strike straight over to parents to ease the financial burden of making alternate arrangements. But it’s also another shot across the bow of the teachers, a cynical jab that equates their duties with little more than institutional daycare. Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s announcement of the program last Thursday was short on details. He said families of the province’s 300,000 children up to age 12 who attend public schools would have to register for the compensation. He didn’t say
where those 300,000 children could go if they still can’t attend school come September. As anyone who has ever tried to find daycare knows, 300,000 spots aren’t going to be created in five weeks. Nor will $40 a day – a subsidy that could be considered taxable income (here again, the province is short on detail) – go very far to compensate a parent who has to stay home from work to mind their child. And while de Jong boasted the program would have no net cost to the government, what about the cost of implementing it? A bureaucracy created in five weeks won’t come cheaply. Educating our children is worth more than $40 a day. Those children deserve better than to be treated as ammunition in this senseless trench war. - Burnaby NewsLeader
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The Observer asked: What do you think is the most unsafe section of road in the Shuswap?
Benje Bartley “That section of the TransCanada Highway east of Chase where it twists along the lake.”
Boat noise at extreme levels In the Shuswap we have one of the most idyllic lake and lake systems on this rare planet. Our family and visitors have enjoyed and appreciated Shuswap Lake and area for 29 years. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate. We are hearing increasingly that the extreme noise of the extreme power boats needs to be addressed. We do not understand the need for this decibel level; we do recognize and feel its detrimental impacts however. Recently we discovered that there is a Transport Canada Boating Regulation that addresses this issue. Transport Publication TP 1332 E (2010) Appendix 3.0 Noise Reduction on Power-Driven Vessels states that any power-driven vessel manufactured after Jan. 1, 1960 and operating within five nautical miles (9.26 kilometres) from a shoreline must be equipped with a muffler to reduce the noise level emitted from the engine. It also states that this regulation is enforceable by members of the RCMP, members of any harbour or river police force, and by members of any provincial, county or municipal police force. http:// www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tptp1332-appendix3-216.htm If you share this noise concern, please let the Shuswap Lake communities’ papers, politicians and authorities know. If you are the local authorities, please let the public know how we can help toward a reasonable outcome. Hopefully we can follow the lead of Lake Okanagan in noise reduction. If you are an extreme power boat owner/user, kindly install an appropriate muffler (and then we won’t know when you are running drugs!). L. Goodwin, Celista
Brandi Bixby “On Highway 97-C at the corner by the Fas Gas.”
Chad Brocklehurst “Between Salmon Arm and Sicamous just before the blue bridge.”
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Directors urged to accept expense policy When reading the front page article about the CSRD expense policy, I thought I was reading an April Fool’s edition of the Observer, or is it just that the electoral area directors think the electorate are fools? I was a Salmon Arm councillor for nine years and on the CSRD board for six. In that time I experienced instances of the ‘wild west’ leadership of some EA directors, especially regarding lack of building inspection. Staff should be applauded for recommending a reasonable and
overdue expense policy update, finally bringing the CSRD up to the accountability standards for the ‘real world.’ The EA directors’ financial accountability is definitely not up to minimum standards, yet the outrage by some directors was ridiculous. “We have to provide itemized receipts for expenses?” “Staff didn’t consult with the EA directors before presenting this policy update.” “We didn’t have time to review the policy.” Please! It is staff’s responsibility to bring this type of policy update
forward. The board materials are available a week before the meeting. Directors had ample time to review, research, and propose amendments. There was no justification for a deferral. I think the EA directors just wanted a private discussion on how this might impact them personally. Further, I am extremely disappointed that the mayor of Salmon Arm supported this deferral. The EA directors and the mayor must show leadership and accountability by adopting this policy at the next board meeting. I ap-
plaud staff and the board members who voted against the deferral. I urge the media, municipal directors and the public to attend the upcoming EA directors meeting to see exactly why the policy update was deferred. Perhaps it is time the CSRD revisited region-wide building inspection and implemented a policy on the number of times an elected official can attend FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention) in a term as well. Kevin Flynn
Quality of life on land, water of prime concern I agree with the decision to allow another public hearing for this development proposal, allowing this contentious development to receive a fair hearing. However the facts remain that the proponent has disregarded the Official Community Plan adopted in March after eight years of fact-finding scientific research complete with significant input from the community, qualified professionals and the Shuswap
Water Action Team (SWAT). Among other things, the developer is asking for an amendment which would waive eight other policies within the OCP. These policies are recommendations by the OCP. We who live in Blind Bay yearround need development which would benefit and foster a community 12 months of the year. Young working families live here amongst the retirees and other
demographics who enjoy the natural space the Shuswap has to offer. The addition of 19 strata lots on the foreshore, now zoned single family, and the accompanying vehicle and boat traffic amounts to an expansion of a seasonal community which would stretch local infrastructure. Currently we can walk, bike, swim, canoe/ kayak and sail with our children quite safely. Our small bay and
country road network lends itself to this activity, it is what it is and the capacity is finite without seriously impacting the quality of the environment both on land and water. The most vocal supporters of the expansion are investors who do not necessarily live here. Let us not forget that this is a multimillion dollar development. James Roberts
Attempting to stall negotiations, bribe parents The B.C. government’s $40 per day for each school age child under 13 is a blatant bribe and stall tactic. It’s no coincidence the total they expect to pay out is roughly $12 million per day, or what the government says it costs to run the public school system. The Christy Clark government is deliberately stalling. They have no intention to settle this dispute before October, which is why they aren’t negotiating, and aren’t inter-
ested in mediation. They lost two BC Supreme Court rulings based on illegally stripping class size and composition from teachers’ contracts. When they lost the most recent ruling, they claimed they didn’t have the money so couldn’t afford to follow the court’s directions. So they ignored the ruling, then appealed the decision. The appeal ruling should be announced in October, which is why the government doesn’t want to
settle anything before then. And they are preparing for the likely loss. When they lose their appeal, they will again be able to say they can’t afford to fix public education, because they already gave all the money back to parents. This is a thinly veiled attempt to bribe parents. But it also shows Christy Clark’s utter contempt for public education. She is unwilling to fix the system that she has taken more than
$3 billion from since 2001. And this latest move shows she believes public school is nothing more than day care. A solid and well-funded public education system that provides support for all students, regardless of their ability to pay for services, is the bedrock of a successful and civil society. It is worth fighting for. That’s why I support B.C. teachers. Jeff Nelson
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1924
Work commenced on the levelling of the site for the new Salmon Arm Motors garage at the corner of Alexander and Palmer Street. Rubber flyswatters were advertised at the S.A.F.E as perfectly humane, sure, quick killers, for 10 cents.
1934
The topographical and Air Survey Bureau of the Department of the Interior in Ottawa had just issued a new map of the vast area between Revelstoke and Kamloops. The map was known as the Shuswap sheet. It included two of the four far-flung arms of Shuswap Lake, the main westerly arm and the southern or Salmon Arm. The graders had been installed at the Exchange and were tried out successfully. The changes made for greater efficiency and reduced costs. Capt. William Louie of the SS C.R. Lamb made a trip to the head of Seymour Arm and had quite a crowd onboard who thoroughly enjoyed the outing.
1944
A number of young people spent a week at the Sunnybrae Bible camp under canvas. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell moved to Pender Island. Mr. Campbell was the managing editor at the Observer. Max Bedford returned to his family at Pierre’s Point from Chilliwack where he took officer’s training course.
1954
A campaign for funds to build a community arena was planned. Members of the group chosen to map out the campaign were N.S. Minion, Coun. A.B. Ritchie, Eric Barclay, D.L. Morton, Hillas Francis, Wilfred Calvert, Frank Kappel, Jean Sinclair and school trustee William Blackburn. Salmon Arm was given a glimpse of the latest development in rail travel when two of the new stainless steel scenic dome passenger cars passed through.
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un-filtered forests, sparkling streams, sweet-scented flowers – just a few of the features of the popular Routes and Blues trails. “Come hike with us,” invites Shuswap Trail Alliance organizer Joan Mitchell, who has walked every trail on the program that includes fascinating hikes and a great meal topped off by an evening of music. “I love meeting new people and really find it exciting to introduce them to the beautiful Shuswap, just to let them see what opportunities there are to get out and enjoy nature,” says Mitchell. Described by Shuswap Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyre-Paul as an “uber volunteer,” Mitchell says she became involved with the alliance after hearing McIntyre-Paul speak. “I told John Coffey I can’t dig rocks and he said ‘then you can be secretary,’” she says, noting she was secretary for a year, chair for several years and is now treasurer. “I love the people I work with, they’re so neat and everyone is so focused on being healthy and doing neat things.” For Mitchell, who was born in Salmon Arm, the Routes and Blues program is also an opportunity to introduce hikers to the rich local history along the trails, which are chosen by her according to the communities Roots and Blues Festival organizers select to host the dinners and concerts. And, whenever possible, she ensures the history includes a First Nations component. “This is their land, this is where they live and we’ve all come here,” she says, applauding First Nations strong beliefs in preserving nature and being one with the land. “I think it’s important that we all should be together.” Three of this year’s interpretive hikes have wrapped up, but there are still opportunities to get out on the festival trails. On Friday, Aug. 8, hikers are invited to
meet at 2 p.m. at the Tourist Information Centre at Belvedere Park in Enderby for an easy two-kilometre hike. The hike had to be moved from Kingfisher to Enderby because of the mess caused when Cook Creek broke its banks in the spring. But Mitchell is excited about the alternative, a hike with local historian Bob Cowan and Randy Williams, a Splatsin elder, to explore the historic Shuswap River and the community of Enderby. One of Mitchell’s personal favourites is the Albas Falls hike, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. Local resident and historian Frank Ryley will lead what is described as a moderate to difficult, three-kilometre hike. “It just has to be one of the most spectacular waterfall systems,” says Mitchell, noting old logging artifacts remain in the area. “Frank will talk about what it was like to log up there.” On Sunday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m., hikers are invited to join Mitchell on the Trail Alliance’s newest trail – a moderate six-km walk uphill through a mixed forest to a great lookout over the lake to Copper Island. Walking fans have an opportunity to explore Salmon Arm’s foreshore at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Salmon Arm Nature Bay Interpretive Centre at Marine Park for a self-guided tour. The hikes are free, but all donations to the Shuswap Trail Alliance are gratefully accepted, says Mitchell, noting donations of $20 or more will get a receipt. Roots and Blues marketing manager Scott Crocker is an enthusiastic fan of the Routes and Blues program that is in its fourth year and growing in popularity. “I think people love it; the communities love it, it pulls the community together,” he says, noting the program is supported
En route: Doug Andrew and the Circus in Flames perform at the Red Barn during the Routes and Blues community outreach program being held Aug. 1 to 13 throughout the Shuswap. mostly by Shuswap residents, but is beginning to grow the tourist interest. “We’re working with good synergy – it’s good for the Trail Alliance, it’s good for the communities and it’s good for Roots and Blues.” So good, that Crocker says a Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) grant came with ties – that the Routes and Blues program be included in all festival advertising. “It’s had a lot of attention from TOTA… they saw it as an economic generator,” says Crocker, noting communities are wanting to get on a list to play future hosts to the program. For information on directions to the location of the hikes, the community meals and the concerts, visit www.routesandblues.ca.
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The The recent recent scorchscorching temperatures ing temperatures in in the the Shuswap Shuswap as as well well as as some some heavy heavy rains rains have have so far had little so far had little neganegative tive impact impact on on fruit fruit crops in the area. crops in the area. “There hasn’t “There hasn’t been any appreciable been any appreciable amount amount of of damage,” damage,” said Allen said Allen Peterson Peterson of of Peterson Peterson Orchards Orchards in in regards regards to to temperatures temperatures in in the the high high thirties. thirties. “Trees “Trees will will start start drydrying out or wilting ing out or wilting and and it it could could lead lead the the cherries cherries to to sunburn.” sunburn.” Peterson Peterson says says heat heat is is always a little bit always a little bit of of aa concern concern but but as as long long as as the extremely hot the extremely hot temtemperatures peratures don’t don’t last last too too long, it’s not a long, it’s not a major major problem. problem. Andy Andy Kemitzis, Kemitzis, who who owns Sandy owns Sandy Acres Acres Berry Berry Farm, Farm, said said he’d he’d
rather rather have have high high heat heat than heavy rainfall, than heavy rainfall, and and he he hasn’t hasn’t seen seen much much damage damage to to his his crops crops yet this season yet this season due due to to the the heat. heat. “When “When it’s it’s hot, hot, the the fruit gets ripe faster fruit gets ripe faster so so it it doesn’t doesn’t get get the the size,” size,” said said Kemitzis, Kemitzis, ememphasizing phasizing that that his his irirrigation rigation system system works works wonders wonders for for keeping keeping fruit cool. fruit cool. However, However, the the recent recent heavy rainfall heavy rainfall slightly slightly damaged Kemitzis damaged Kemitzis crops, causing crops, causing him him to to lose a few strawberries lose a few strawberries and and cherries, cherries, but but nothnothing substantial. ing substantial. Kemitzis Kemitzis said said the the main effect main effect the the heat heat has has had had is is it’s it’s reduced reduced his picking his picking time time when when it it gets gets just just too too hot hot outoutside. side. Stuart Stuart Hanna, Hanna, of of Hanna and Hanna and Hanna Hanna OrOrchards, chards, also also noted noted that that
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Advancing towards the top Computer science: Dey honoured with appointment. By By Chelsea Chelsea Grainger Grainger OBSERVER OBSERVER STAFF STAFF
A A man man who who grew grew up in Salmon up in Salmon Arm Arm has has been been appointed appointed in in aa new new role role at at one one of of the the top computer science top computer science faculties faculties in in the the United United States. States. Anind Anind Dey Dey will will be stepping be stepping into into the the role role as as the the director director of of Human-Computer Human-Computer InInteraction teraction at at Carnegie Carnegie Mellon University Mellon University in in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaPennsylvania. nia. “It’s “It’s aa huge huge honour, honour, it really is,” it really is,” said said Dey. Dey. Dey Dey graduated graduated from from Salmon Salmon Arm Arm SecondSecondary ary and and went went into into comcomputer engineering puter engineering at at Simon Simon Fraser Fraser UniverUniversity sity in in 1995. 1995. After After visvisiting a flight iting a flight simulator simulator company company in in the the United United States, Dey thought States, Dey thought he he would would like like to to work work in in aerospace engineeraerospace engineering. ing. From From there, there, he he switched gears switched gears and and atattained tained his his masters masters dedegree in aerospace gree in aerospace engiengineering, neering, but but found found that that he wasn’t a huge he wasn’t a huge fan. fan. He He discovered discovered he he was very was very interested, interested,
however, in in the the sensenhowever, sors used in aerospace sors used in aerospace engineering and and flight flight engineering simulators, which is simulators, which is what kick-started the what kick-started the research projects projects that that research have guided his career. have guided his career. Dey was was first first hired hired Dey on at Carnegie Mellon on at Carnegie Mellon in 2005 2005 as as an an associate associate in professor, but his new new professor, but his job will have more of job will have more of an administrative role, an administrative role, as well well as as teaching teaching and and as researching. researching. “I’ll be be able able to to set set the the “I’ll direction of the departdirection of the department,” he he said. said. ment,” Dey has also worked worked Dey has also as a senior researcher as a senior researcher at Intel Intel Research Research BerkBerkat ley and as an assistant ley and as an assistant professor of of electrical electrical professor engineering and comengineering and computer science at the puter science at the University of CaliforUniversity of California in in Berkley. Berkley. nia Dey’s research uses uses Dey’s research sensors and mobile sensors and mobile technology to to develop develop technology tools and techniques to tools and techniques to understand and model understand and model human behaviour behaviour in in human four domains: autofour domains: automotive, sustainability, sustainability, motive, health and education. health and education. “We’re trying to to “We’re trying figure out out how how to to use use figure sensors to to see see how how sensors
Anind Anind Dey Dey new new role role people interact interact with with the the people world,” said Dey. world,” said Dey. His projects projects have have ininHis cluded using using computer computer cluded vision and and other other tools tools vision to detect detect behaviour behaviour disdisto
orders such such as as autism, autism, orders and creating creating navigation navigation and systems that that can can adapt adapt systems to an an individual’s individual’s prefprefto erence. erence. His research research also also His focuses on on getting getting ininfocuses formation from from elecelecformation tronic sensors sensors in in order order tronic to monitor monitor cancer cancer papato tients and and depression. depression. tients “It’s about about using using “It’s technology to to improve improve technology lives,” he he says. says. lives,”
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Indy is home and shows no signs of wanting to leave anytime soon. Like his namesake Indiana Jones, the beloved black and white cat went on an adventure three years ago. And owners Brad and Kelly DeMille, thought he was a goner, but the cat is back. When the DeMilles and their two daughters James murray/OBSERVER moved from their farm Wonderful surprise: Alex DeMille and Indy the cat spend a to a home in Gleneden, they did their best to ac- little time together getting reacquainted after being separated climatize their six- or since May 2011. seven-year-old feline to his new home. Indy disappeared tattoo identified him as 13-year-old Alex shed “We did what we into the woods near the their beloved Indy. tears of sadness when were supposed to do; DeMilles’ new home Brad says Indy wasn’t Indy disappeared and get it used to the house towards the end of May necessarily tame at this tears of sheer joy when and keep it inside,” says 2011. point, but another call he arrived home. Brad, noting his sister A few weeks ago, the advised the family that The only one whose visiting from California family got a tremen- the cat had been caught. nose may be a little out accidentally let More good of joint is Lola, a new Indy out. “It was He’s awesome; news was re- family cat, who is not sad, he was just he’s in better vealed in the allowed in the house such a good cat, cat’s condition. because she has a tenshape than I a great disposi“He’s awe- dency to “poop in the am – maybe tion.” some; he’s in bet- basement.” Brad says the a little overter shape than I As for Indy, Brad Brad DeMille cat’s brother had weight.” am – maybe a lit- says he seems to be MeMber of Indy been killed on tle overweight,” happy staying indoors. the cat’s faMIly the highway in laughs Brad. “He has done nothfront of DeMi“We took him to ing but lie around in the lle’s Farm Marthe vet and his house, I think he knows ket shortly before the dous and happy surprise ears were clean and he he’s home,” he laughs. family moved. in a phone call from the got some new vaccina- “We take him out on “He was sad, I think SPCA telling them a cat tions.” a leash and he looks possibly he was lonely,” had been seen at Glen Brad said his daugh- around like ‘no, don’t says Brad of the loss. Echo Resort and the ear ters Tanis, 16, and want to go there.’”
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control, so too does two dogs. dum is $7,000, which each electoral area of “With all these costs, would also come out of the vast regional dis- are people willing to taxpayers’ pockets. trict. And all related pay it?” he asks, sugIn a July 17 letter to costs are borne by the gesting Shea start a pe- Shea, Gary Holte, intaxpayers tition, including names terim team leader for Area D Falkland/Sil- and addresses that can CSRD’s Community ver Creek/Ranchero di- be verified of 100 to Service, outlined derector René Talbot says 150 signatories, inform tailed information for he has received six or petitioners of the costs Shea to pursue the mateight letters from Shea, involved and take it to a ter and noted that while responding to solid waste, recythe first one by “If there’s supcling and emerport in the comemail. gency services Talbot ad- munity, I would are delivered on vised Shea that be happy to take a region-wide residents who basis, legislation it to the board attended comfrom the provmunity meetings for approval of a Rene Talbot ince does not AREA D in Silver Creek referendum. support a regionand Falkland in wide dog control DIRECTOR 2012 were very service. vocal in their op“The authorposition community association ity from the province to “The Silver Creek meeting in Silver Creek provide dog control sermeeting was well-at- to see if they are inter- vice within the regional tended, even the fire- ested in supporting it. district (excluding mumen in Silver Creek “If there’s support in nicipalities) is the Local were having a meeting the community, I would Government Act and and they all came to the be happy to take it to the authority to prohall,” he said. “In the the board for approval vide dog control service past four years, I have of a referendum,” said within the municipalihad two complaints and Talbot. ties is the Community one of them has been The cost of a referen- Charter,” he wrote. from him.” Talbot says Ranchero has dog control because residents voted to pay for the service through their taxes: approximately $20 per household per year, followed by licensing to the tune of $15 if the dog is spayed or neutered, $50 a year if it’s not, and a Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” is popular at wedding kennel classification ceremonies near and far, but many songs also enjoy such widespread and $200 for more than popularity. Sentimental standards help shape the celebration. Unless
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a couple intends to buck all trends, the following are some popular wedding reception staples. * “Unforgettable”: Made popular in the early 1950s by Nat King Cole, “Unforgettable” experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 1990s thanks to a remix of the song that turned it into a duet between the late Cole and his daughter, Natalie. * “Unchained Melody”: The Righteous Brothers classic was a hit in 1965 but rose to even greater popularity when it was included in the 1990 film “Ghost.” Couples still love to cut a rug to this song at their wedding receptions. * “The Way You Look Tonight”: This oft-covered song is one of the more romantic songs to grace the American songbook. Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire have put their own unique spins on the song. * “At Last”: Although Ella Fitzgerald was not the first artist to record this song, her version is arguably the most popular. * “What a Wonderful World”: Louis Armstrong’s rousing rendition of this classic can make any reception
even more upbeat. The song is especially popular for mother-son and father-daughter dances. * “Wonderful Tonight”: Many couples love this Eric Clapton classic about enduring love. And guests love to grab their significant others to take their own spins around the dance floor. * “Last Dance”: Donna Summer’s “Last Dance” is an ideal choice for the final song of the evening. By the time the song switches from the slow-moving opening chords to a more upbeat pace, guests will be grabbing their party favors and heading for the door. SB147321
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Rebeka Kennedy, riding Celtic Diamond, clears a jump during the Summer Horse Trials held Aug. 3 and 4 at Topline Stables and Show Park. To left, Melissa Reimche, riding Ellie Mae, clears a cross-country jump.
Each fall, the Shuswap Hospice Society partners with the Shuswap Trail Alliance for a series of fully guided hikes around the Shuswap. The 2014 hikes are as follows, with the usual meeting place at the SASCU Recreation Centre parking lot at 8:15 a.m. and a departure time of 8:30 am. Sept. 13 Eagle Pass – Difficult hike for experienced hikers. Ability level is difficult, 12 kilometres with steep inclines. Duration six hours. Sept. 20 – Scotch Creek/Hlina. Moderate hike with undulating terrain. Ability level is moderate. Six-km round trip. Duration two to three hours. Caution at the look outs, very steep dropoff so stay well back from the edge. Wonderful views. Alternate meeting place 9:30 a.m. at the Park Store just opposite the Shuswap Lake Provincial Campground. Sept. 27 – Mt Baldy. Moderate hike with undulating terrain. Six-km long. Duration two to three hours. Wonderful views. Alternate meeting place at the Mt Baldy trail head at 9 a.m. Follow Highway 1 west through Sorrento, turn left on Elson Road to the end of the road, left over the railway tracks and left on South Shore Place. Trail head is in a cul de sac on the left. Oct. 5 – Adams River Gorge. Moderate walk along the Adams River. Views of Salmon spawning, four-km long. Lower Flume Trail two-km long – easy walk. Total hiking time three hours. Alternate meeting place at 9:15 a.m. Cross the Squilax Bridge, then cross the Adams River Bridge, at 200 metres, turn left onto the raft pullout road. Pre-register with the Shuswap Hospice Society by calling 250-832-7099 or via email to judy@shuswaphospice.ca. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family with the proceeds going to the Shuswap Hospice Society. Take payment to each hike. Check trail descriptions at www.shuswaptrailalliance.com.
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Help Cycle of Hope Wicked Spoon Café & Grill and Barley Station Brew Pub will be a stop in the third annual ALS Cycle of Hope. The event runs Aug. 6 to 13 from Kamloops to Osoyoos. Riders will be arriving in Salmon Arm on Aug. 7. They work hard at bringing awareness to the people in the communities they pass through. Anyone willing to help make this a memorable event – thinking music, good food, lots of information and lots of fundraising – may call Kathy at 250-833-7606.
SilverBacks adopt slogan The Salmon Arm SilverBacks are sporting a new slogan, courtesy of a couple of enthusiastic hockey fans. Shauna Stewart and Betty Mohninger were the winners of the ’Backs’ slogan contest, and their ideas were combined into one slogan: Our Team. Our Town. Our Game. “The 2014/2015 season is the year for our community to take ownership of this team as ‘our’ very own,” says Melanie Hart, SilverBacks’ marketing and communications director. “The contribution of this Junior A Club is invaluable to ‘Our Town,’ on and off the ice, and year round for the economy, our kids, our families and our business community. And, this is ‘Our Game”– Canadians from coast to coast to coast love the game of hockey.
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Sockeyes shatter records, take third The Sockeyes competed in the 2014 Okanagan Regional Championships in Kelowna this past weekend. Novice and veteran swimmers alike swam personal bests and showed technical improvement as well as setting individual and relay records. Eric Moore set two individual records in the boys division one 100-metre freestyle and 50-m breaststroke events, while Julianne Moore set four in the girls division, including two 100-m individual medley, 50-m butterfly, 50-m breaststroke and 100-m freestyle.
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Raising the bar: Julianne Moore breaks another record during the 2014 Okanagan Regional Championships. Matthew Nesdoly broke a division five record in 100-m backstroke, while teammate
Brayden Gilliam broke the boys division six 100-m butterfly record. In division five girls,
Tricia Fair broke four records including the 50-m freestyle, 100-m butterfly, 100-m back-
stroke, and 100-m freestyle. Eliza-Jane Kitchen broke the 200-m IM and 100-m breaststroke in division seven girls. Bree Cooper shattered the 50-m butterfly record in OCAT 2 girls. For relays, division two boys broke the 200-m freestyle and 200-m medley relay records. In addition, the division eight girls broke their 200-m freestyle relay record from 2013. Overall, the team placed third out of 10 in the region. The Sockeyes are back in the pool preparing for provincial championships taking place in Kamloops, two weeks from now.
Take a hike, win a prize with trail alliance Shuswap Trail Alliance summer student Rebecca Howes is challenging people to take a hike and possibly win a prize. “I am challenging everyone and their friends and family to hike once a week because I believe that hiking is a great way to stay
healthy, get outdoors, experience the beauty of the Shuswap and spend some quality time with friends and family,” says Howes, adding she will be completing every hiking challenge she proposes on www. shuswaptrails.com. The trail alliance is offering prizes to encourage oth-
ers to do the same. “Not only that, but I’m going to tell you when I’m going out and if you can locate me, (Rebecca) the Becca Beacon, on the trail and get a picture with me, you just doubled your entries for that week.” A new hike will be posted to the website,
Facebook and Twitter every Wednesday, and participants have one week to complete the hike and submit an entry via email for a chance to win. Prize winners will be selected Aug. 17. Those who take part in this year’s Routes and Blues hikes will have receive addi-
The Salmon Arm SilverBacks are seeking energetic and caring fans to become billet families for their student athletes. Residents interested in billeting for the 20142015 season may email Evelyn Cook at ecookie13@telus.net, or contact her directly by calling 250-832-5232. Billets will receive remuneration in the amount of $400 per month in cash and debit cards and two season tickets.
tional entry. Prizes include two tickets to the trail alliance’s February Auction Fundraiser, two $25 gift cards to Moose Mulligans in Sicamous, two canyon tour vouchers for Treetop Flyers in Chase and a movie pass for two to the Starlight Drive-In.
Collecting for provincials Malcolm Petty hoists a bag of bottles into a truck during the Salmon Arm Minor Baseball Association Peewee team’s bottle drive on July 31. The team is raising money in order to go to Provincials on Aug. 7.
Pro-Am Scholarship Game Great summer hockey entertainment in the Okanagan takes place at the Shaw Centre on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. A great lineup of stars from the National Hockey League, the American Hockey League, the WHL, the BCHL and the college ranks get together to support the ninth annual Pro-Am Scholarship Game.
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Taking a shot at the sport of pickleball By Chelsea Grainger OBSERVER STAFF
Although I’ve never been an active athlete, after my recent experience I wouldn’t be opposed to picking up a paddle and heading to a pickle ball court every now and then. I tried my luck with the new sport at the pickleball open house at Club Shuswap on July 22. Putting aside my shame about my flailing limbs and lack of coordination, I genuinely had a good time. I took to the court and, with the help of long-time player Bruce Barnard, learned the game. A combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton, pickleball is played with two to four players using paddles to hit a wiffle ball over the net and across the court. The teams take turns serving underhand from behind the baseline and volleying the ball back and fourth. Points are scored when the oppos-
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Chelsea Grainger returns a ball during her first-time experience with the game of pickleball. ing team fails to return the ball, the ball goes out of bounds, or any player steps into what is known as the “kitchen zone,” which is a
marked off area seven feet from each side of the net. The first team to score 11 points wins. What I first noticed
about the game was how light the pickeball paddles were. They resemble kind of an oversized ping pong paddle, and although light and airy, they were also solid. All four newly minted courts were packed, and I can see why. Pickleball is really a fun time. Simple yet challenging, the victorious ping you hear when the ball makes contact with the paddle (in my case, very rarely), is enough to bring out anybody’s competitive side. “It has a nice pop to it,” said Linda Brown, ambassador for Pickleball Canada. The sport involved a lot of running back and forth, and you need to be quick on your feet in order to volley the ball. I found it a little tricky to keep track of the score, as I was mostly trying to find my footing on the court, but that didn’t take away from the fun I had. Another thing I no-
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ticed at the open house was the friendliness and camaraderie of everyone involved. Everyone from beginner to advanced can play the sport and have a good time, and although it’s still a sport, its never too much of a maddening experience if you miss a hit of the ball or it rolls out of bounds. At the end of each game, all players meet in the middle and, tapping the ends of their paddles, do a simplified method of shaking hands. The pickleball club in Salmon Arm boasts more 100 members, and the courts were finished in the spring of last year. We all love the sport,” said Brown. “It’s like we have a pickle ball family.” All in all, I think pickle ball is good game. No matter if you play competitively or are a casual beginner like me, the game is guaranteed to make you work up a sweat and have fun.
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our new, easy to use calendar online. See below. AUGUST SHUSWAP KIDS ARTS – presents “Art & Drama Day
Camps” for kids and youth ages 5-14 at the Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm. Register by email: shuswapkidsarts@gmail.com or call 250-253-4346. For more information visit meeshcreative.moonfruit.com or shuswaptheatre.com.
FAMILY SATURDAYS – continues at the Art Gallery each
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in with your young children and enjoy creating something together while you see the exhibition.
LIVE JAZZ – at the Wicked Spoon restaurant every Tuesday
at 7 p.m. For more information call 250-832-2280. Admission by donation.
TO AUGUST 24 R.J. HANEY HERITAGE VILLAGE – presents a Villians &
Vittles Dinner Theatre Production. Nellie Trueheart’s Encounter with Pureville N.E. Call for reservations: 250-832-5243. Show times: Wednesday, Friday and Sundays – Dinner at 6 p.m. Special matinee show: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www. salmonarmmuseum.org.
a working studio as a number of artists take part in “Paint the Town: The Artist’s Studio.” Artists will be painting at various outdoor locations downtown on Saturdays throughout August. Opening reception takes place at 7 p.m. ART AUCTION – Salmon Arm Art Gallery hosts a silent
auction of previously loved artwork to raise money for custom art storage equipment to Aug. 16. To donate artwork, call the gallery at 250-832-1170.
LUNCH BOX – Lunch Box series features the music of the
Greenbank Trio at 12:30 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.
SUNDAY, AUG. 10 Get those hot wheels polished up for the 15th annual Classic Antique Car Show that takes place Sunday, Aug. 10 at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. A favourite among car collectors, fans and spectators, the show will feature more than100 classic and antique automobiles displayed throughout the village. Phoenix Goldsmith, on his red Fender bass, alongside his mentor Peter Clark and Chris Stevens Family Band perform. The
for teens ages 13 to 16 who wish to advance their skills and techniques in 2D and 3D media, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 to 14. Cost is $125.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 WOW – The annual Roots and Blues version of
Wednesday on the Wharf features the folk root music of Jon and Roy at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14 PLAZA JAZZ – Jazz at the Plaza features PearlHaze, the
jazz harmonies of Sophia Perlman and Terra Hazelton in partnership with Roots and Blues, at 7 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14 Capping off the eight days of pre-festival outreach shows under the Routes and Blues banner, the fuse for the 2014 edition of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival will be officially lit during late afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 14 with the annual Music Crawl. Visit www.rootsandblues.ca for details.
FRIDAY, AUG. 15 LUNCHBOX – The Lunchbox Stage
series features the easy listening folk music of Penticton’s Good Enough For Dad at 12:30p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.
TO AUGUST 24 CARAVAN FARM THEATRE – presents
The Tragical Comedy of Punch & Judy featuring an antique, circuslike esthetic; large-scale puppets, a live three-piece band, horse drawn carts with unfolding stages, big and colourful customes, loud wigs, painted masks, and plumed ponies. A summer comedy for the whole family to enjoy. Call 250549-SHOW (7469) to reserve. caravanfarmtheatre.com *ShuGo participant.
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CLAY ART – The Salmon Arm Pottery Club hosts a sale of their work at the Mall at Piccadilly Friday and Saturday.
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“Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan Chapter.” Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-546-8318.
WOW – Wednesday on the Wharf features the modern folk/Celtic vibe of Cod Gone Wild at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park.
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TO AUGUST 30 SALMON ARM DOWNTOWN CULTURE CRAWL – Take yourself on a walking tour of the
downtown and visit 28 businesses that are featuring local artists. Tour map is available at the Art Gallery and Visitors Centre.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 WOW – Wednesday on the Wharf presents the alt country/
gypsy jazz music of Blackberry Wood at 6:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8 DJANGO – Enjoy a little gypsy jazz in the night with
Jordan Dick, Darren Herting, Doug Sonju, Willy Gaw, Pam Gaw, Neil Fraser, Richard Owens, Julian Veres, Bill Lockie and Jacob McIntyre-Paul, at 8 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre. Tickets are $20 at the Shuswap Pie Company or at the door.
EN PLEIN AIR – The Salmon Arm Art Gallery will become
HOT TIME – Gates to the annual three-day Roots and Blues Festival open at 5 p.m. with the “roots rock” sound of Jon and Roy on the Focus Stage. The Blues Stage opens at 5:15 with Berklee Roots Road Show. Festival organizers are still in need of several volunteers to fill a variety of positions. Volunteering before, during or after the festival can get volunteers free passes, food tickets, T-shirts and access to volunteer parties. To volunteer, call 250-833-4096 or visit www.rootsandblues.ca.
LUNCH BOX – The Lunch Box Stage
morning starts at 8:30 am with Marjorie’s Tea Room serving pancake breakfast $6 per person, barbecue lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. R.J. Haney Heritage Village is located at 751 Highway 97B Salmon Arm. For more information, call 250-832-5243, visit our website at: www.salmonarmmuseum.org or like them at facebook. com/Haneyheritage
MONDAY, AUG. 11 CAMP FUN – First United Church presents Outdoor
Explorations Family Day Camp for kids ages six to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon to Aug. 15. For more information, call the church at 250-832-3860 or Joanne at 250-5151601. Cost is $25 per child or $45 for a family. Financial assistance is available.
ART CAMP – Salmon Arm Art Gallery hosts an art camp
music series presents Safeword and the Gareth Seys Trio at 12:30 at the Ross Street Plaza.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 WOW – The Salmon Armenians cap another Wednesday
on the Wharf season with their bold, big-band sound at 6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Admission is by donation.
THURSDAY, AUG. 28 PLAZA JAZZ – The 2014 version of Jazz at the Plaza
concludes with the rich jazz harmonies, grooving funk and R&B rhythms of Safeword – Gareth Seyes on trombone, Jordan Dick on guitar, Blair Shier on bass and Devon Leyenhorst on drums.
FRIDAY, AUG. 29 LUNCH BOX – The final show in the Lunchbox Stage series
features Phoenix Goldsmith
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Drumming a welcome By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
One of the hottest events of the summer opens next Friday at the foot of a sacred mountain. Mt. Ida is one of the most important landforms in Secwepemc territory so it is fitting that one of her people perform the official welcome to the annual Roots and Blues Festival. “Our festival takes place on native land and we like to honour that – and I think tourists get a glimpse into our history and culture,” says Lody Kieken, chair of the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society. “I think we should reflect our surroundings, and it kind of kicks the festival off with a spiritual blessing.” Once again providing that warm welcome in the form of a song and a story will be Neskonlith Band member and accomplished storyteller Kenthen Thomas. “We’re opening our arms and saying ‘welcome to Salmon Arm in the traditional territories of Secwepemc people.’” Thomas had hoped to be joined on-stage by a number of Shuswap elders, but Roots and Blues is on the same weekend as the 32nd annual Secwepemc Gathering in Chase, a celebration of the Shuswap Nation that will be attended by 17 bands. “I’m not sure yet what story we’re gonna do – probably something with coyote or the creator,” he said, noting coyote, the wily
trickster is well- represented in Secwepemc (Shuswap) stories. “He teaches others by showing them how not to behave – ‘this is what you don’t do because this is what will happen to you.’ By him behaving the way he did, he is a teacher.” Another frequent character in Secwepemc stories is Bear, who is everything that coyote isn’t,” says Thomas. “It’s a big responsibility to do it in a proper way and to entertain and capture their focus,” says Thomas of the welcome and his audience. “I go to a lot of events where the opening is overlooked and people don’t pay attention,” he says.”I thought if I do it, I want to capture the people, to really bring entertainment.” Thomas says that people are coming to Roots and Blues for the music and somebody simply speaking is not likely to draw their attention. But, with a story and some humour, he’s hoping people will listen to what he has to say. “I felt a bit of pressure because it’s important to do it in the right way – there are protocols, the right way and the wrong way,” he says of his first appearance on the Roots and Blues Festival stage following an invitation by former artistic director Hugo Rampen. “I knew my own chief and council, my own people, they were gonna wonder if I did it right.” Thomas needn’t have worried, judging by the comments he re-
ceived. “People came up to me from another country and said it was pretty cool,” he says. “What was the most important to me was that they said they learned something about First nations people.” Thomas has been telling tales on and off for more than 10 years, initially with Secwepemc Theatre that operated out of Chase for a couple of years and at Dream Weaver at Simon Fraser University’s satellite campus in Kamloops. “Dream Weaver was where I found most of the stories – it was the only vehicle for performing. There were no other troupes around other than Spirit Song out of Vancouver and they hired people in the inner city,” Thomas says. “At the time, I really wanted to perform - all I wanted to do was get on stage act.” As well as getting the chance to develop his passion for performance, Thomas began to become acquainted with traditional Secwepemc stories, legends he previously knew nothing about. Now he has a team comprised of, “guys who want to get involved and take part sometimes,” but often takes his stories on solo outings, primarily during the school year. And the stories travel beyond the Shuswap borders to other First Nations people – although coyotes
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family and friends. Thomas says he went to the event and, in one show, said something different that made him and the audience laugh – and caused him to reflect. “I thought maybe I needed to find it joyful for others to find it joyful,” he says. “I think if you’re enjoying yourself, others will enjoy, but if you’re up there miserable and just wanting to get it over, the whole message is lost.” As well as entertaining with his stories, Thomas will act as MC on the Boogie Barn Stage on Saturday evening where he will “move the night along, keep things in order” and maybe get everyone riled up a bit.
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Piano provides passion for life By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF
Kieran Rambo was about six years old when his parents suggested he try some kind of musical instrument. Fast forward 12 years and Rambo is a sought-after pianist with a love of jazz. “After about two or three years of practising I came to enjoy it so much more,” says Rambo, noting it took a lot of practice before he could hear a song, sit down and play it. “Once I could do that, I really enjoyed it. I felt accomplished.” Rambo began taking lessons in Vancouver, moving to the Shuswap just as he was on the cusp of loving his piano and craft. “I moved up here and everything became real – so much more interesting, so many more opportunities,” he says, pointing out there are few opportunities to play on the Coast unless one is a professional. “I started playing in the SAS Jazz Combo with Gordon Waters and got a ton of opportunities to play gigs around town.” Since then, Rambo has accompanied the Shuswap String Orchestra and played “cocktail jazz” at many restaurants around town, something he describes as “nice dinner music.” “The biggest opportunity I had was to be musical director at Shuswap Theatre for four productions, including the Broadway fundraiser.” Even though he grew up listening to his mother’s favourite ’70s music, Rambo’s first love is jazz, something he finds enjoyable to play. “I like the contrast and how diverse it is, but I am not a fan of
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Ebony and Ivory: Kieran Rambo makes beautiful music on the grand piano at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. The talented Salmon Arm Secondary grad heads to Capilano College in September. atonal, dissonant jazz,” he says. “It’s great in moderation, but I like the old-time swing, all the old mainstream jazz and big band stuff, like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson – so many other artists I could name.” Rambo says his parents have always been supportive of his musical endeavours, giving him the freedom to choose his own path and never forcing him into music or to practising. His family also shows support by attending his performances – including five nights of Shuswap Theatre’s version of Little Shop of Horrors. “It’s nice to be supported like that; I don’t know if I’d be where I am today, musically speaking,” he says. But there is all that practice. Once in Salmon Arm, Rambo began taking classical lessons from Marjorie Duncan and, as her student, won gold in several Shuswap Mu-
sic Festivals. Retired music teacher and pianist about town, Jim Johnston, began giving Rambo private jazz lessons about a year after he arrived in the area. “I’m still taking weekly lessons from him, but it’s more that we, as musicians, feed off each other. We learn something new every time we play together,” says Rambo, describing the journey from a teacher-pupil relationship to one of collaboration. “He’ll play something really cool and I’ll say, ‘can you show me how to do that?’ Then I can take it and apply it to my music.” While he studied musical composition at SAS, Rambo never took jazz or concert band. “I felt like the jazz combo was extracurricular and people actually wanted to be there – and practised,” he says, pointing out some students viewed participation in school bands as credits rather
than a passion. “It’s just not the same quality. It didn’t make it enjoyable for someone who is passionate.” Rambo showed his passion by attending one-hour, beforeschool practices two mornings a week. “Music is a great way to start your day; it wakes you up, makes you concentrate and get ready for the day.” When he’s not indulging his passion for the piano, Rambo enjoys playing soccer and baseball, hiking, snowboarding and quadding. He is enrolled in a four-year jazz studies program at North Vancouver’s Capilano College this fall. “I can’t wait, it’s gonna be an amazing experience,” he says, looking beyond his degree and pointing out his goal is to one day sell out stadiums. “I want my music to be heard. I’m not sure of the steps to take to get there, but I’m thinking of starting off as a studio musician.”
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Wow power Sherman Doucette entertains an enthusiastic audience at Mara Lake Community Hall Friday as part of Routes and Blues, an outreach program of the annual Roots and Blues Festival that runs Aug. 15 to 17 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.
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It’s a party in the park for kids Children will be able to head outdoors for some fun in the sun as part of the Party in the Park program this month. The program, which is part of the Youth Partners Association and co-ordinated by Synthia McGowin, youth recreational outreach worker, features fun activities for kids ages
eight to 12, at different park locations throughout the week. The program is run on a drop-in basis, and will feature activities such as chalk drawing, water-fights and sports. “It’s to get the kids out so they’re still being active during the summer months,” said McGowin, who also says the program has
received great response so far. The schedule for August is as follows: Mondays at 10 a.m. at Raven Park and again at 1 p.m. at the park on 37th Street, SW. Tuesdays are at Badger Park at 10 a.m. and the park on 37th Street SW at 1 p.m. Wednesdays activities will be held at North Canoe
school at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Raven Park. On Thursdays, the program will be at Clover Court at 10 a.m. and Sunnybrae at 2 p.m. Fridays will be at South Broadview at 10 a.m. All programs run for two hours, except Monday which runs for oneand-a-half. Kids can come and go as they please.
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Arts and crafts on for August This is the final year for Paint the Town at Salmon Arm Art Gallery, and it’s going to be a vibrant, energetic event. The streets of downtown Salmon Arm will be alive with working artists on Saturday, Aug. 9. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., artists of all media will be working en plein air on Hudson Avenue and Alexander Street. The Salmon Arm Pottery Club will host a work station on Hudson Avenue beside the
gallery where all ages are welcome to stop by and create textural tiles. Glass artist Sharda Murray-Kieken will be in front of the art gallery with her fused glass materials, welcoming people to make glass tiles. Intwined Fibre Arts will host a spin-in and knit-in on the sidewalk outside the shop, welcoming everyone to stop by and create wonderful works with fibre.
The Spinners & Weavers will be in the gallery working on small table looms. More than a dozen painters of various media will be dotted along Hudson Avenue and Alexander Street painting the action on a Saturday morning. The exhibition of works in progress will be featured from Aug. 9 to 30 at Salmon Arm Art Gallery. The “Paint the Town: Artists’ Studio” exhibition is sponsored by Downtown
Salmon Arm, and gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Artist Trading Card session is on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Coffee Break is on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in again after Aug. 19 to see works created at “Paint the Festival” at Roots & Blues. Admission to the gallery is by donation. Family Saturdays continues throughout the summer.
Gathering to celebrate culture The 32nd annual Secwepemc Gathering will be happening Aug. 15 to 17 in Chase. Hosted by the Neskonlith Band, members from the 17 different
bands the Secwepemc territory covers will gather and celebrate culture. The event, which runs from 4 p.m. on Friday to 3 p.m. on Sunday,
will feature traditional games for children and youth, drumming and singing, a powwow, arts and crafts and traditional food. “It really is all about
the 17 bands coming together to celebrate the Secwepemc Nation and to celebrate its culture,” said Donna Felix, coordinator of the event. “It’s going to be big.”
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This week you will be keen to help out those you hold in high respect. Do not act if you see issues or it will take you away from your work. Your focus should be on your creative projects and self-expression now. Your mind is agile and alert and new ideas and inspiration will happen this week. Take your time at the end of the week to sort out the details required for yourself.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do not spend your money foolishly this week. Yes, you are trying to help others, but this will create more lessons for you in the long run and not greater finances. You’ll be more able to communicate with friends this week. New ideas will emerge through these interactions and it will leave you more excited about your future prospects. Budget correctly at the start of the week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This will be a busy week for you. It will start off with you day dreaming a bit about the future. Try to stay focused on the present as this will help you use these creative ideas to push yourself forward. Friends might take you away from your daily routine and work, and by the end of the week you will have to play catch up if you are not careful. Try something new that scares you!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are you giving too much towards your children, or projects, or romantic interest and forgoing your career and work? Well, this week I would suggest you create a list of what needs to be done for you, and make sure it is done at the start of the week. There will be a tendency for you to focus your energy towards helping others more than perhaps you should this week.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There will be a strong focus on business relationships this week. You will be motivated to help those at work. This might pull you away from your daily routine, but it will help allow with overall better consistency. There will be much excitement at work and this will create extra work for you at the end of the week. Delegate when necessary, work hard, it will be very rewarding!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be open to new ideas this week, but make sure to keep those visions as practical as you can. There will be more of a need for you to connect with family this week and to help them out as well. You will want to go out and have more excitement in your life. Simply make sure to get all that needs to be completed this week done at the early end of the week.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): There will be more romance in your life this week, and you will be more sensitive with others. Children will figure prominently in your life now. Be guided by another’s point of view and beliefs as it will help you as well. Your personal value depends on how well you can express yourself now. Take the time to do just that, clear the air and doors will start to open for you!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your focus this week is definitely on friends, groups, and causes. Make sure to do your research in those areas, as you will be especially sensitive to what is communicated now. By doing so, you’ll be able to shed some light on issues that these groups or your friends do not know about. Take your time at the end of week – don’t exhaust your mental faculties.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be motivated to help those close relationships in your life this week. Make sure not to forgo any activities you have to deal with at work. Your boss might be wondering why you are missing in action this week. Try to find that proper balance at the start of the week. You will definitely be on the ball mentally, but at the end of the week any heavy mental work will drain you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This week you are stimulated by conversations with others in your life. Significant individuals might have the ability to convince you of things that you would not typically do. It will add excitement, just make sure you are well aware of what needs to be accomplished this week. You will be very generous to help others now, but donít overspend to please someone else.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will most likely be working for others this week, either through work or simply putting in volunteer time. Do new activities now, but be careful to make sure your shopping list and work responsibilities are taken care of. Find the perfect balance between helping others and doing your own thing early on in the week. Near the end, if you have not done this, it will be stressful.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There will be a focus on your beliefs and how you are presenting them to others. This week will highlight your desire for others to see your perspective clearly. This might take you away from what you should be doing, but it will be useful for you none the less. At the end of the week your research potential is high, so use that time to clear up any chinks in your chains.
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Registration Fair registrations for exhibitors are accepted at the Fair office in the Memorial Arena (behind Centenoka Mall) • August 4th - 20th Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • August 21st - 23rd Thursday - Friday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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KUSISTO, Hans HANS Kusisto, Kusisto passed Hans Kusisto passed away away 2014 on Julyon 29,July 201429, doing what doing lovedon he lovedwhat most,he working most, onborn his to his farm.working Hans was farm. Hans was Kusisto, born to in Frank and Lempi Frankhome, and Lempi Kusisto,on their in Gleneden in their home, in Gleneden February 1, 1922. He lived onGleneden Februaryhis 1, 1922. in entire life. He in Gleneden Helived spent some his time entire life. away from home working He spent at some underground Pioneer time away home Mine and in from the shipyard working underground in Vancouver prior to athis Pioneer Mine and in during the service overseas shipyard in II. Vancouver prior to his servicehe overseas World War During his time overseas was in during World War II.Germany, During and his time Belgium, England, was overseas involved he was Belgium, England, One Germany, was with the in liberation of Holland. of his and proudest involved with liberation One of moments was the being part ofof aHolland. select group his proudestsoldiers momentschosen was being of a select Canadian for part a ceremonial group of Canadian soldiersofchosen for a ceremonial procession for the Queen the Netherlands. procession for the Queen the Netherlands. After his discharge from of the army, Hans returned his discharge from theBonnie army, Hans returned toAfter Gleneden where he met Thurston. The to Gleneden where met Thurston. The two were married on he June 15,Bonnie 1949; they celebrated two were on June 15, 1949;this theypast celebrated their 65thmarried wedding anniversary June. their 65ththey wedding anniversary past June. Together, built their first home,this a two room log Together,As they built theirgrew first home, a two log house. their family with the birthroom of their house. As their family with the of their two children, Nancy andgrew Jim, Hans andbirth Bonnie built two children, Nancy and Jim, farm. Hans and a larger house on the same ThisBonnie housebuilt still a larger house on the same The farm.original This house still remains the family home. log home remains family home. The originalshop log where home was laterthe converted to a wood working was later converted to a wood working shop where Hans spent many hours crafting and teaching his Hans spent many and teaching his grandchildren how hours to buildcrafting birdhouses. grandchildren build Hans spent how mostto of hisbirdhouses. working career as a Hans spentcarpenter most of and his working a journeyman cabinet career maker. asHe journeyman carpenter maker. He worked on many homesand and cabinet commercial buildings worked on many homes in the Salmon Arm area. and Aftercommercial he retired, buildings he finally in the Salmon area. he retired, he sauna finally found time to Arm build an After authentic Finnish found he time build enjoyed an authentic Finnishright sauna which andtoBonnie twice weekly up which and enjoyed twice up to the he time of Bonnie his passing. Hans wasweekly alwaysright proud to his the Finnish time of ancestry. his passing. Hans was always proud of ofInhis hisFinnish youth ancestry. he was a competitive cross country In his youth was aThere competitive crossski country skier and ski he jumper. were three jump skier andbuilt skion jumper. There were ski jump trestles, the Kusisto’s farm, three that were used trestles, builtcompetitions. on the Kusisto’s farm, that were used for jumping for jumping competitions. Hans always enjoyed fishing. He spent many Hanshours always enjoyed fishing. many happy fishing with Bonnie andHe hisspent other fishing happy hours fishing withand Bonnie his other fishing buddies on White Lake otherand surrounding lakes. buddies on White Lake and enjoyed other surrounding lakes. As a family, the Kusisto’s many Sundays As a family, many Sundays creek fishing the and Kusisto’s picnickingenjoyed at Chase Creek. creek andalways picnicking The fishing Kusisto’s hadataChase huge Creek. garden that The Kusisto’s had a huge garden that produced enoughalways fruit and vegetables to feed their produced fruit and vegetables to feed their family andenough half of Gleneden. When Hans couldn’t family and half of Gleneden. When Hans couldn’t be outside, in his garden or puttering around his be outside, in his reading. garden orHeputtering around his farm, he enjoyed especially enjoyed farm, hestories enjoyedof reading. He especially reading local history, northern enjoyed Canada reading stories of local history, northern Canada and nature. and nature. Hans was known for his teasing. No one was Hans was known for hisfriends teasing.andNoeven one store was spared: family members, spared: family members, friendsfor andgiving even funny store clerks. He was also famous clerks. Heto was also famous the forkids. giving funny nicknames people, especially nicknames toimportant people, especially kids. Family was to Hans, the grandchildren and Family was important to Hans,him grandchildren great grandchildren provided with hoursand of great grandchildren provided him with hours enjoyment. He was always a patient listener andof a enjoyment. He was always a patient listener and a willing teacher. willing Hans teacher. was predeceased by his parents, Frank and HansKusisto was predeceased by his parents, and Lempi and his eldest sister Selma,Frank who died Lempi KusistoHe andishis eldest sister Selma,his who died as an infant. survived by Bonnie, wife of as an infant. He is survived Bonnie,and his his wifeson of 65 years, his daughter Nancyby(Morley) 65 hisgrandchildren daughter Nancy and his son Jimyears, (Karen), Erin(Morley) (Jeff), Tanya (Matt), Jim grandchildren Erin great (Jeff),grandchildren Tanya (Matt), Chad(Karen), (Lindsay), Jason (Karen), Chad (Lindsay), (Karen), great grandchildren Megan, Brynn, Jason Kaia, Kennedy, Jack, Raylie and Megan, Kennedy, Jack,Evelyn RaylieSyme and Emily. HeBrynn, is also Kaia, survived by his sister Emily. He isnieces also survived by his sister Evelyn Syme and many and nephews. and many nephews. There willnieces be a and celebration of life on August 16, There will be at no 2funeral as per his Hall. request. 2014 starting p.m. service at the Gleneden In In lieu flowersdonations donationsmay maybe be made made to to the the lieu of offlowers Heart and and Stroke Stroke Foundation. Foundation. Online Online condolences condolences Heart may be sent sent through may be through Hans’ Hans’ obituary obituary at at www. www. bowersfuneralservice.com bowersfuneralservice.com
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PHILLIPS, ARCHIBALD McEACHERN December 29, 1921 – July 4, 2014 A memorial celebration of Archie’s life will be held at the Salmon Arm Senior Activity Centre, 170-5th Avenue SE, on Tuesday, August 12th at 1:00 pm. The family would like to thank everyone who have sent their words of comfort and good wishes. Online condolences can be sent through Archie’s obituary at www. bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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Bill Jones William John (Bill) Jones passed away suddenly on the Coquihalla Highway, between Merritt and Kelowna on Friday afternoon, July 25, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Born in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan on February 14, 1939. Bill lived a full and active life, gaining great respect in the Province for his work ethic in the Construction Industry. Bill started running big equipment at the age of 15, he was a member of the Operating Engineer Local 115 since 1963, having worked on Mica Dam, Revelstoke Dam, Coquihalla, Fort Nelson, and everywhere between. He was a great operator, as well a good Foreman, believed in being fair with the men, who all where friends. In his younger years Bill was an avid water skier, Downhill snow skier, curler, and faithful with his boys on the waters of Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake. Driving and mileage was a passion, trips to Arizona, Alaska, Florida, the Coastal area of our large Province could be done with no warning or hesitation. He leaves his two sons, Keith (Vivienne) and Kyle, grandchildren, Kayleen (21), Rayanne(15) and Janelle (10) and a host of friends. Cremation with a family graveside service will be held in the family plot at Solsqua Cemetery, Sicamous, BC On line email condolences may be sent to Bill’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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52” queen bed $75., 48” bed w/brass frame $150., dark brown vinyl love seat & chair $150., dressing table $150., (250)832-9179
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.
BERRY PICKERS NEEDED At Sandy Acres Berry Farm. .50 to 1.00/lb, 250-832-5398.
CLEAR PLASTIC TARPS, approx. 40’x40’, $25.00/tarp, Days (250)835-4541 Evenings/Weekends (250)833-2118
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Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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Serving and caring for families in our community since 1947. Whether you’re considering pre-planning or have lost a loved one, you can trust our professional and friendly team to support you with meaningful grief services. We provide individualized funeral, memorial and celebration of life services, as well as grief counselling and an aftercare program. For more information and the answers to many frequently asked questions, visit us online at: Naomi Silver, Aftercare Associate
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Suites, Lower
9 pc. antique dining room set, oak & marble, teak coffee & end tables, full set of twig furniture & cushions, patio furniture, concrete fountains & flower urns, elliptical trainer, guitar, antique bed frame, hall stand & piano (250)833-4895 or (250)253-7012 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670 WANTED: A small truck in fair cond. for yard work. Call Sheila (250)832-3796 We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab.,paint etc.Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St.,Vernon, Call 250-549-7099. WINDOW SALE ON NOW!
LOTS LOTS LOTS New subdivision in Canoe. Close to lake. Reduced. (250)836-4902
Parkview Place Apartments 1bdrm. 55+ complex across the road from Blackburn Park, no pets, $900/mo. Daytime Contact Andre (250)832-3172
DT Salmon Arm large 2Bdrm, yard, parking, W/D/F/S, $1200 inclusive, avail immed., NS inside or out, no smart meter, (250)679-8863
Mobile Homes & Pads
GROUND level large beautiful suite, huge 1Bdrm. in Sunnybrae, large covered patio & private parking area, beautiful lakeview, w/d, f/s, NS, NP, mature adult, $900/mo. util. incl. + DD (480)243-4510
Free Items FREE to a good home: 4 black, medium length hair, kittens, 7 weeks old (250)515-1728 TOSHIBA 20” TV, works well, small Panasonic w/remote for the kitchen/bedroom has great color (250)832-2295
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1480 16th St. NE
Demille’s Corn Is Ready KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.
Quiet in town acreage overlooking the lake
0.51 acre, 5 bed, 2 bath
Excellent condition
$395,000. (250)833-1396
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DOWNTOWN SALMON ARM 261 1ST. STREET S.E. 4 bdrm, 2 bath on lge. fenced corner lot In-law suite Detached garage $225,000 motivated Drive by only 250-679-8863
Houses For Sale Care-free living! 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area Updated flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $199,900. Call (250)832-6765
Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES
Best rate 5yr-3.29%OAC
Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks
(250)832-8766
Toll free 1-800-658-2345
Real Estate ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1250-833-1400 or 1-800-2634193. DL#319916.
Townhouses
2 bdrm. Trailer, wood/oil heat. N/S N/P W/D $1,000/mo. 250835-4580.
Homes for Rent 3BDRM., 2bath, close to schools & downtown, NS, NP, $1300/mo. avail Sept 1st, (250)832-3980 5BDRM, 2 BATH 80 4St SE, $1550/mo. + util., NS, NP, shared W/D, avail. immed. (250)253-4444 NOTE: basement suite can be subletted by you if owner approves or you can rent as a whole house
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MAPLE Lanes Townhomes, $315,000. + GST, 3bdrm., 2.5bath, 1600sqft., 9ft. ceilings, walk to town, partial lakeview. Open house Tues-Sat 4-6pm, 150 4St. SE. Contact owner or your realtor (250)804-0184
20lbs/$18.99 While Supply Lasts!
Rentals
AVAIL. immed. 2bdrm. 5appl. home in quiet cul-de-sac uptown, $1400/mo. incl. util. (250)833-7840
Apt/Condo for Rent 2 BDRM avail Sept.1, NS, NO PETS, $750/mo + util. 191 4th St. SE (250)804-9627 Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Sept. 1st $825/mo (250) 803-1694 LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148
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BLIND Bay: fully furn. 3bdrm on golf course, many reno’s, lg unfenced yd. sm. pet only, NS, DD + 1st & last months rent. Avail Sept 1st-June 30, $1100/mo +util. (403)615-0666 CHASE: CUTE 2 BEDROOM house on nice lot in town. Aug 15 or Sept 1. Pet OK. Ref required. 250-981-1757 or email cherryhill771@hotmail.com
Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm suite avail in Hillcrest area, bright, secure, utilities included. $800/mo DD and references required. 250-803-1095 1BDRM. w/o suite, utilities, wifi, satellite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)8327809 available Aug.1st
LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN. Full
kitchen, laundry, 1 full bathroom. Separate entrance, large rooms.
Day Service for Special Needs
is looking for long term rental accommodation. ✦Require 2 bathrooms, kitchen & rooms for activities/office. ✦Also require single level due to mobility issues. We are only using facility 8:30am - 3:00pm but require locked area for confidential material. ✦We must meet Health guidelines so will be kept in immaculate condition. ✦Needs to be close to SA town, mall or bus route. Please call Ken (250)803-2994
Close to Uptown Askew’s. N/S, pets optional. $850/mo. (250) 517-9617.
Transportation
Large kit, newly reno’d, 2 bdrm, DT, Lge. priv. fenced garden, W/D, utils incl. On bus rte, N/S, N/P. Separate entr. $950. 250-515-5966
Auto Financing
1987 Cougar XR7
fully loaded, low mileage, black 2 door coupe, moving must sell $3500. obo (250)679-2552
Recreational/Sale 1997 Prowler 24’ travel trailer, bunk model, ex. condition $7000. obo (250)833-4522
Scrap Car Removal
LOVELY lake front furnished 1bdrm walk-out suite avail. Sept. 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015 $750/mo. nat. gas/hydro inc. (250)835-0019
#1AA Auto Recycler’s. Scrap Cars/Metal. Will pay for some cars. Scott 250-558-8855
Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Dodge Durango SLT. Full load. Leather, 6 cd, DVD, power everything, 7 passenger, sunroof, heated seats, AWD/4WD, Hemi. 153295 km $9000 250 804-1728
Suites, Upper
Trucks & Vans
1Bdrm+Den 10 min to town bright $725 all util incl NP 250835-4329/250-804-6016
2002 Montana van, 236,000 km, original owner, runs great, new tires $800. (250)833-0655
3BDRM, 2bath, 1350 sq ft. like new, bright, modern, 6 appl., 2 decks, walk to Bastion or SAS, NS, NP, no parties, $1400/mo includes utilities., available immed. (250)804-8058
2010 Ford Ranger Club Cab, auto, 33,300km, like new, asking $16,000. (250)832-7837
Boats
LARGE 1bdrm, F/S, NP, NS, utilities & cable incl., female 35+ preferred, refs req. (250)804-6123 (250)832-4827
1993 Wellcraft Eclipse 19.6ft. cuddy cabin, 5litre V8 Merc, High 5 stainless steel prop, 2nd owner, excellent shape, well maintained, great on fuel $9900. (250)832-9256
Townhouses 3 Bdrm Townhome for Rent in Salmon Arm. $1100 & $1200 /mth. F/S/D (no W/D but hookups avail). 1 Yr lease, Avail Sept 1. Call 250-575-0297 or email ewanke.wdl@telus.net to arrange viewing.
Cars - Domestic P.T. CRUISER, 2003, 2.4 Turbo, under 118,000 kms. All the bells and whistles. $3850.00 OBO. 250-833-0038.
1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca
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Survey to explore area immigrants Did you know that more than 1,000 Salmon Arm residents were born outside of Canada? They represent more than 30 countries, and came from places as close as the U.S. and as far away as Chile, South Africa, Australia and Nepal. Immigrant Services Shuswap is conducting a survey of the immigrant community in the Salmon Arm area in order to gain a better understanding of the characteristics of this important part of our community. Another goal of the survey is to learn more about the needs of immigrants and temporary foreign workers in the area. Information gathered will be used to support applications for funding to run programs that address those needs. This survey is for anyone who came from another country to live or to work in Canada, even those who have been here for as long as 60 years, including people who have become
RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane, Royal Canadian Legion member Dorothea Sewell, US Navy EN1 (Ret) Larry McCarty and US Army CW4 (ret) Walt Hart lead the parade during the Joint Canadian and US Legion Passing of the Gavel ceremony held Sunday at the Salmon Arm Cenotaph.
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Canadian citizens. Immigrant Services Shuswap is a non-profit organization that provides free services to newcomers to Canada. These services include support adapting to daily life in Canada, help filling out applications, and assistance making connections in the community. “Immigrants play an important role in the local economy. How well we can address their needs determines whether they stay and integrate into the local community or move on to other more supportive communities,” says Joaquim Camps, who is in charge of conducting the survey. The survey is available at the Immigrant Services Shuswap website at www.welcomeshuswap.com. People who prefer to complete the paper version are invited to visit the new settlement office at 371 Hudson Ave. (across from the post office) in Salmon Arm or phone 250-804-2726.
Still time for water talk The Shuswap Watershed Council, a partnership of local governments, First Nations and others, recently completed community open house meetings at several Shuswap locations as part of its plan to develop a water-quality program. “The purpose of the meetings was to present recent water-quality findings that the former Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process helped pull together,
as well as present the council’s proposal for a water quality program that would begin in 2015,” said Paul Demenok, chair of the Shuswap Watershed Council and CSRD Electoral Area C director. Residents and visitors who were not able to attend an open house can learn about the proposal on the Shuswap Watershed Council website, www.shuswapwater.ca. “The council is inviting residents and
visitors to learn about what’s proposed, and provide their feedback,” said Shuswap Watershed Council program manager Erin Vieira. “The online commenting period will be open until Aug. 15.” In addition to a water-quality program, the council is proposing a recreation safety education program. The Shuswap Watershed Council will have its final proposal ready by the end of September.
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