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Cave remembered for service to city

The man with the most experience in Salmon Arm’s local government died last Tuesday at age 86.
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Phil Cave

The man with the most experience in Salmon Arm’s local government died last Tuesday at age 86.

Phil Cave spent 22 years serving on Salmon Arm’s municipal councils as an alderman, from January 1968 consecutively until December 1990.

At that time, Cave ran for the mayor’s position, but lost to Margaret Lund.

He was noted for his common sense at the council table and his dedication to community.

He was also known for his way with words. One of his memorable quotes was immortalized in the Observer in coverage of a district budget meeting,

“If you spend that much, you won’t have enough money left over to make leggings for a  hummingbird.”

While on council, Cave had a particular interest in the district’s public works and was also on the library board.

In addition to his political endeavours, Cave was also an ardent supporter of the Salmon Arm Museum and Haney Heritage Park for 25 years, sitting on their board and doing many volunteer projects up until his death.

A memorial celebration of life tea is to be held at Haney Park on May 19  at 1 p.m. in Marjorie’s Tea Room.