Vavenby General Store owner Joy Bayley has hired a manager so that Bayley can spend more time at her store in Kamloops. The store owner still does the books and all the money-related work for the Vavenby store from her home.
New manager Michelle Lambourne started work in Vavenby on May 2. She enjoys the town as she is used to small places. She originally came from Niagara Falls, Ontario, then moved to Lee Creek, B.C., where she graduated. Then it was on to Salmon Arm, where she lived until 2004. Next she moved to Kamloops.
Lambourne worked for Bayley at her Kamloops store for seven months. Because of her good references and past management and people skills, Bayley asked Lambourne to manage the Vavenby store where she does 90 per cent of all store-related work.
Lambourne works at the store from Monday to Thursday afternoons and is back again on Sunday afternoons. She looks forward to meeting the local people. She wants to see the store do well for the community and for herself. One of Lambourne's plans is to add to the deli.
Four grads from Vavenby
Clearwater Secondary School held its graduation night on Friday, May 6. Four of the graduating students are from Vavenby – Sarah Dohms, Darren Mikkelsen, Taylor Hall, and Tatianna Anderson. Good luck to all of you in your future endeavours.
Boil your water
Vavenby is still on boil water notice. Drinking water straight from the tap at this time can make one sick due to the high turbidity levels.