Beverly Smith (centre) grew up in Salmon Arm, becoming one of the star players of the high school basketball team before moving on to play and eventually coach with the University of Oregon. Smith also served as coach of a professional basketball team in Italy and the Canadian Olympic team. She now serves as executive director of Kidsports, pictured here with fellow coach Ronnie Lee and two youth taking part in a Kidsports basketball program. (Image contributed)
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