Several local winners in the BC Seniors Games were not included in the list of winners in last week’s Observer.
Although some live and pay taxes in Salmon Arm, they were not listed on the Games’ website as winners for this area.
Hellen Byron, local coordinator, points out that Yvonne Dibblee and Don Matheson both live in Salmon Arm, vote, pay taxes, etcetera in Salmon Arm. However, their mail boxes are across the street, which gives them Enderby mailing addresses. Dibblee is an RCMP officer in Salmon Arm and Matheson is retired RCMP. They both participated for Salmon Arm in track and field.
In the 55 to 59 age category, Dibblee won four gold – in discus, shot put, weight throw and long jump. She claimed two silver in high jump and javelin, as well as two bronze in hammer throw and the 4 x 100m relay.
In the 70-74 category, Matheson earned three silver – in 80-metre hurdles, 300-m hurdles and 4×100-m power walk relay. He also won two bronze – one in triple jump and one in the 4×100-m relay.
In ice hockey, the Salmon Arm players listed as receiving a gold medal with The Bear Mountain Grizzlies were actually the 60+ Salmon Arm Cavaliers and did not win a medal.
Heather Dolemo of Grindrod claimed a silver medal in the 55-64 equestrian driving.
