North Shuswap Kicker April 2019

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Volunteers Lifting our Community

By Jo Anne Malpass and others.

Tod Wilson is one of the many volunTod and Diane Wilson had been to the teers on the North Shuswap who lift our Shuswap for vacations over the years and community, he has served as president of in 2013, bought a home here, making it the North Shuswap Community Associa- their permanent home in 2014. tion for the past two years.

After they settled in, they started lookNational Volunteer Week, April 7 – ing for a way to meet people in the com13, is a time to celebrate and thank Cana- munity and volunteer. The first time Tod da’s 12.7 million was in the volunteers. This Community year's theme is Hall was for a “The Volunteer Fathers’ Day Factor – Lifting Lobster meal.

Communities.”

He fell in love The Volunteer with the beautiFactor celebrates ful old building. and recognizes When friends the exponential on the Hall impact of volunboard said they teers and how needed some they lift our people to step communities. up, Tod got North Shuswap Community Hall was built in 1934.

When asked involved.

Volunteers supplied the logs, the lumber and the labour. “I’ve enjoyed it why he volunKicker Staff Photo teers, Tod jokes and have gotten there is an invisible V on the forehead of some things accomplished.” The Hall people who volunteer, “it’s a brand you board has transitioned to a committee to can’t get rid of.” He has been volunteer- do the maintenance projects and there ing for as long as he can remember and have been several small upgrades, includcredits his mom and dad, who were aling new stairs into the attic and floor reways involved in church and lodge. pair.

Coming from a big family, he said, you With the floors in the main hall need(Continued on page 3) learn how important it is to help family WE DON’T JUST RECYCLE BOTTLES

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Volunteers Lifting our Community continued supported by members of the board ing to be replaced, the community was during the past two years. given a chance to weigh in on what it He and Diane will continue helping wanted for the Hall. With responses with Bingo, an important fund raiser for from approximately 45% of the memthe hall. People stepping up to help bership, 69% are in favour of replacing with these events has been very much it with a new hardwood floor. Many appreciated. As Tod enjoys being outwrite-in comments recommended using doors, another one of his favourite old growth fir to keep the Hall heritage. events is the spring clean-up, this year Tod said he was ecstatic about planned for Sunday, April 14. the community’s choice.

The annual general meeting The floor will be reof the Community Associaplaced using volunteer tion is Tuesday, April 16 at labour, the way things 7:00 pm. There are volunhave always been done teer opportunities for every at the Hall, since it was level of time commitment, built by volunteers with from becoming a Director donated lumber in 1934. on the Hall Board, to helpThe old growth fir has ing once a month with Binalready been found and the go or even once a year at a project is tentatively schedcertain event or with the uled for late fall, as the Hall spring clean-up. Benefits of Tod Wilson Volunteer could be out of commission volunteering at the Hall infor up to a month. clude interesting conversaTod said it has been exceedingly tions, laughter, great friendships, and a gratifying to see improvements at the sense of real accomplishment and pride.

Hall and to have been part of the first Volunteer Canada says Winter Carnival. “Everyone was blown “Volunteering is often seen as a selfless away by the success.” He was surprised act; a person gives their time, skills, to see so many young families partici- experience, and passion to help others, pating in all the events, including an without expecting anything in return. estimated 250 people at the family And while volunteering is a form of dance. service, many volunteers will tell you Recent developments with Tod’s that “you get more than you give”. work life have made it difficult for him From opportunities to develop new to commit to another two years as presi- skills, to finding deep and meaningful dent but he will stay on the board as personal connections, the magic of volpast president and do all he can to sup- unteering is that it creates social and port the next president, the way he was economic value for all.”

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Canadians were duped out of more than $121 million last year, according Tel: 250-955-5335 to the Better Business Bureau of CanaCell: 250-517-8630 da’s recently released 2018 top 10 list of scams.

Leading the list, Romance Scams cost Canadians more than $22.5 million, victimized financially, emotionally, psychologically and socially by this scam.

TIPS – Be wary of people you have not met, never wire or transfer money to them. Look out for sob stories, plans to visit the country to meet you or tales of family emergencies. Do not share personal information like address or phone number on dating sites.

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4. Employment Scam, more than $4.5 million lost. If you did not apply for a job, then you did not get hired for one.

A legitimate company will not ask you to forward money for any reason or pay an administration fee.

5. Phishing takes many forms - from fake invoices and online endorsements to wire fraud. Emails and fake websites that are created to deceive, continue to be a huge problem.

Rounding out the top 10 are Subscription Scams where Canadians fall into traps with large monthly charges to their credit card. Advance Fee Loans cost $1 million to scammers who prey on people in a financial bind and demand an upfront fee to secure a loan, but this is illegal in Canada. Tech Support Scams, almost $1 million lost.

Home Improvement Scams may start with a knock on the door, a flyer or an advertisement with the offer of quick, low-cost repairs but then take payments without returning, do shoddy work or leave incomplete projects. One common hook is the scammer claims to be working in your neighbourhood and has leftover supplies.

Bank Investigator Scams, more than $2 million lost. It starts with an early morning phone call from someone claiming to be a bank representative or law enforcement officer, saying there is fraudulent activity on your account.

They may ask for your credit card details to cancel the transaction. The victim may be told to call the number on the back of their card, but the caller does not disconnect the call, playing a dial tone recording. The victim is operating in a panic and does not realize they are still speaking to the scammer.

Instead of calling the bank, call someone you know first. Banks do not ask clients to participate in investigations or to transfer funds to another account for safekeeping.

When in doubt, ask yourself why is the person pressuring me to act immediately? That’s usually a clue to step back and think about what is really happening.

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Kickin’ it up with Jay at NorthShuswap.Info

Jay Simpson- Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Email: JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca

Spring is here and the lambs are in the field. I'm sure glad to get that February weather over, time to look ahead to summer, soon.

March was important for my first town hall meeting.

About 60 people showed up and we chatted about a variety of things going on in the community and what kinds of things were of interest to the crowd. I have received 45 survey responses, most from the meeting, but a few from the website (www.NorthShuswap.Info).

It's wonderful to see the interest out there. The top categories of interest are Emergencies - Preparing for them, Housing and Health, and Tourism. The top individual vote getter was Roadside Parallel Trails followed closely by Health Care & Services. The great thing is that every topic has at least a few people who would like to discuss it further. My next task is to get these people together and see where it goes.

Looking ahead, I have a meeting April 9th with the Lions, Health Centre, churches and others to discuss a few topics like Independent and Assisted Housing. I want to find out what everyone has in mind and see if we can pool our talent and resources to make something

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There will be meetings and demonstrations along the length of the community.

Keep any eye on my website, Facebook page and the Kicker Facebook page.

April 1st is the start date for a new highways contractor, Acciona Infrastructure & Maintenance. It's a big Spanish company that won the contract and they're in the middle of setting up a new maintenance yard in Scotch Creek, behind the old Rona.

I'll be sitting down with them and the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure a bit later in April to meet and discuss the state of local roads and levels of service we can expect. I know the new contract is based on a higher standard than the last one, so I anticipate better care of our roads, although things like repaving is still a matter of MoTI budget limitations. I do expect some local road fixes this spring.

I'm trying to post more on Facebook, but it seems like there's always something else going on. If you have any questions, drop me an email or give me a call. But do check out the website and Facebook page, search either for NorthShuswap.Info.

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RCMP Chase Stolen Vehicles On March 6, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Airstrip Road, Anglemont BC. Sometime overnight suspects entered the property and stole a brown Honda Odyssey van. In the van were numerous hand and power tools.

On March 13, police located the stolen van parked on Loakin Bear Creek Road, Chase BC. The vehicle was unoccupied and the tools remain missing.

On March 12 at approximately 6:15

pm, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a stolen truck occurring within the 250-679-3221 previous 30 minutes. A CRIMESTOPPERS red Ford F150 pick-up 1-800-222-8477 truck was parked at an address on Cottonwood Street, Chase BC, when unknown suspects took the vehicle. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located.

On March 13, police located the truck in the Lepage Road area in Chase BC. Threats with Firearms On March 12 at approximately 4:45 am, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a threats with firearms complaint occurring a few hours prior. Police investigation has shown a male attended a residence on Ska Cheen Drive, Chase BC with a rifle. The man pointed the rifle at occupants of the residence while uttering threats. The man then left the area. This matter remains under investigation.

Domestic Disturbance On March 18 at 8:30 am, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Hillcrest Road, Chase, BC. Involved was a 24 year old male wanted on an outstanding warrant. Police attempted to call the man out of the residence, believing that he may have access to firearms. The man allegedly failed to comply and attempted to flee on foot. Officers were able to take the man into custody after a short foot pursuit and using a Conducted Energy Weapon.

Fighting On March 25 at 4:30 pm, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of three males fighting outside the Petro Canada on Shuswap Avenue in Chase, BC. During the incident it was reported one male brandished a sword. Those involved left the area before police arrived. This matter remains under investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding these investigations, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Bristow Boat Launch Update

By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is awaiting approval of a foreshore tenure and Section 11 application to conduct works in and around the water at Bristow Park, from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

Ryan Nitchie, Team Leader CSRD Community Services said one of the conditions required by MFLNROD is to conduct an Archaeological Impact Assessment. The CSRD has contracted with Ursus Heritage Consulting to complete the assessment and will begin

once permits are received from the Archaeological Branch of MFLNROD and the area is thawed enough to excavate.

The CSRD purchased the 1.08-acre property in Celista in November 2017 to be developed into a waterfront park and boat launch.

The CSRD will await the results of the Archaeological Impact Assessment before proceeding, said Nitchie.

“Planning, engineering and design are complete, and should we be permitted to proceed, then construction will commence in 2019.”

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ACCIONA Press Release A new 10-year agreement between the Ministry of Transportation of British Columbia and ACCIONA Infrastructure Maintenance (AIM Roads) incorporates new performance standards focused on increasing roadway safety. The company takes the reins on April 1 for maintenance and repairs of 5,000 lane kilometers of highways in Okanagan-Shuswap area.

The agreement marks an expansion of ACCIONA’s O&M capabilities into BC. AIM Road’s parent company, ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada, has prior experience managing road operations and maintenance for the Autoroute 30 in Quebec, the Herb Gray Parkway in Ontario and the South East Stoney Trail in Alberta. Globally ACCIONA has more than 20 years of experience managing multiple road maintenance contracts.

“As a company that has completed major projects across Canada over the last 19 years, and that is based here in British Columbia, this is a natural extension of our business,” said Darren Sokoloski, President of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada.

“We look forward to working together with all our stakeholders and maintaining the high standards that the citizens and Ministry expect.”

Under the new contract, AIM Roads will perform snow removal and road maintenance in Service Area 13. Service Area 13

(Okanagan-Shuswap) runs from Monte Creek in the west to Craigellachie in the east and from the Fintry area in the south to north of Seymour Arm. Greg Ehman, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the road maintenance sector in BC, will lead AIM Roads. AIM Roads also features a strong leadership team that brings extensive experience in the road maintenance sector throughout BC. The agreement requires AIM Roads to provide all necessary labour, materials, and equipment to fulfill the Ministry’s updated performance standards. The majority of resources will be sourced locally, drawing on the experience and skills of the existing BCGEUcertified workforce whom will be retained under the new contract.

“The area includes mountain passes, world class ski areas, key transportation routes, and serves a large population base in key economic area of the Province,” said Ehman. “As someone who has spent his life in BC’s interior, I know firsthand that keeping roadways open, clear and safe is critical to local residents and key to ensuring a strong BC economy. We look forward to combining our global best practices with BC expertise, local knowledge and increasing use of technology to provide safe roadways, excellent communication systems and high service levels.”

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By Jan Penner strength, to any project.

Grizzly Mountain Lumber is owned In the winter, Tom Barnhardt likes and operated by Tom Barnhardt. to spend his spare time back-country Tom’s grandparents were among skiing. Accessing areas by snowmobile those who were pioneers in the North allows him to venture into sites which Shuswap, settling in 1910. Tom was offer spectacular views and skis let him born in Vancouver and his family enjoy the surroundings in peace and moved to Magna Bay when he was a quiet. While summer is a busy milling baby. Sadly, when Tom was 6, his fa- time, when he has the opportunity Tom ther drowned in the lake. His mother enjoys white water paddling and has a moved with Tom and his two sisters to rather epic journey planned to the YuKamloops, where she was better able to kon. As well, year-round Tom enjoys find employment to support them. spending time with his partner, and Tom went to with his two children school in Kamloops. and three grandsons He travelled the world who live in Kamloops. for a few years and in If you have an upcomTom Barnhardt his mid-20’s, returned ing building/ 250-955-2301 to the North Shuswap. renovation project and Like many young men want to incorporated in the community, Tom Barnhardt went natural wood, give Tom Barnhardt a to work in the bush. He spent 10-12 call at Grizzly Mountain Lumber. He is years as a faller. This is not an easy job approachable and easy to talk with and and can be very dangerous. In 1986, he with his years of experience and was injured in a work accident that left knowledge, he will be able to meet your him with a spinal injury. He spent time needs and produce quality lumber for at Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver your project. and after his recovery, no longer able to The Kicker thanks Tom Barnhardt work as a faller, he needed to find a and Grizzly Mountain Lumber for their new occupation. continued advertising support and wish Staying under the forestry umbrella, this local business continued success.

Tom, with some friends, decided to start a sawmilling business. Grizzly Mountain Lumber has been operating since approximately 1989. Over time, Tom Barnhardt has become the sole proprietor.

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Chamber News

North Shuswap Roadside Clean-up Just a few hours of your time will make a difference

Clean-up Days Friday/Saturday May 3 & 4 A BBQ will be held on Sunday, May 5th to show appreciation to all the volunteers.

Special garbage bags will be available for registered volunteers to pick up at either Ross Creek Store or Scotch Creek Bottle Depot. #trashtag Organized by:

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Our last meeting was held at the Quaaout Lodge, we had a fantastic turn out and great discussions.

There was a motion to have the chamber fund five individuals to attend the governance training program at the Quaaout beginning of April hosted by the South Shuswap Chamber. The motion was carried and approved. This will allow some of the directors or chamber members to receive informative information in governing or participating on a board or committee.

We have started the process of working on and completing a few projects. The kiosks will be completed this spring so we can all check out these added tourism booths. We will also be installing solar lights at one of the highway road signs. This will make the entering and exiting of a community more appealing and inviting. We are hoping to complete the lighting systems on all highway signs over the next couple years.

The beautification team is hard at work creating ideas and staying within the budget to add appealing projects throughout the community.

Looking forward to seeing these projects unfold.

We have started forming committees for the year.

Committees include Spring Clean up, Summer festival, Winter festival, Christmas Parade, Awards and Dinner, Policy, and Workshop.

If you are interested in sitting on a committee please call Deb Seymour our Chamber ED and put your name on

a list, (250) 804-8097. If everyone gave just a little, it would make for a pretty amazing chamber.

Spring cleanup, it’s getting to that time of year again. Save the date: May 3/4, and an appreciation bbq on May 5th.

For more info and to book your area, call Charlotte Hall (250)517-8329. Help us clean up the roads, pathways and ditches. Showing respect for our community.

Summer festival committee: To volunteer time or donate for this event, please call Angela Lagore (250) 3202012.

Business Mix and Mingle: April 16, 3-6pm behind Century 21. Come out and get to know others in our community. Showcase your business and mingle with like minded individuals. Hosts Charlotte Hall and Jeff Tarry will be supplying beverages and snacks.

The chamber survey was competed over a 5-week period. Over 250 responses were recorded. It was clearly apparent that individuals were wanting some movement on benches/flowers, trails and pathways and forest fire safety. The chamber will be working closely with our area rep, Jay Simpson to see what step we should take next to fulfill these ideas. It would be to everyone’s benefit if we could pull various organizations and non profit societies together to start working on projects and applying for additional funding through various organizations.

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Overwintering Fires, Hot Spots may Reappear this Spring BC Government Release As warmer weather returns to parts of the province affected by last summer’s wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is advising British Columbians that some hot spots could re -emerge due to what are called “overwintering” fires.

An overwintering fire can occur when a wildfire that burned deep underground last year has continued to smoulder all winter long. Given the extent and intensity of many wildfires in the summer of 2018, some of these residual hot spots could flare up with the arrival of warmer and drier weather this spring.

Most overwintering fires will occur well within the original fire’s perimeter. Many areas near communities where wildfires burned last year are being actively patrolled by firefighters and scanned using thermal imaging technology.

It is standard practice for the BC Wildfire Service to monitor previous wildfire sites to ensure that any flare-ups from overwintering fires are located and suppressed if necessary. However, members of the public are encouraged to report any wildfire or smoke they see, even if it is located within the perimeter of a previous fire.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

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Next meeting is at The Hub on April 29 at 6:30 pm. Susan Murray, our community paramedic, will be our guest speaker. Bring an appy and own beverage. Hub is closed on Mondays so this will be a private gathering.

Dates to remember: • Governance Training: April 6 Quaaout Lodge • Chamber Meeting: April 29 630 pm The Hub • Spring cleanup: May 3/4 • Summer Festival: Canada Day weekend

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CSRD Approves Permits for Highways Maintenance Yard

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

By Jo Anne Malpass Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc has applied for and received temporary use and development permits to construct a maintenance yard at 3797 Kenwood Gate in Scotch to serve as a base for Highways maintenance activities in the area.

Acciona will replace JPW Road and Bridge Inc. as the Provincial Highways maintenance contractor in Okanagan Shuswap, effective April 1.

A Columbia Shuswap Regional District staff report says the applicant proposes building a 12'x52' modular office building, a 25'x50' steel maintenance building, and a 50'x50' concrete block containment structure with a fabric roof cover.

Construction on the site will also include some paved aprons around the proposed new buildings, as well as some other site development, includ-

ing a large central area of asphalt pavement for an impervious capture pond to isolate salt contaminated rainfall and snow melt.

Acciona has indicated that during the winter months the site will be subject to 24-hour activity, which would include equipment and vehicle maintenance on site, both inside and outside of proposed site buildings; however, they have conceded that maintenance activities could be confined to within a building for the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

The property is currently zoned C1 Commercial –1, in accordance with Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825. The C-1 zone does not permit industrial use of the property.

So, an application for a Temporary Use Permit for the site was submitted.

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the site to be used for the maintenance yard for a 3- year period, possibly extendable by another 3 years.

Although the property is zoned C-1 in the zoning bylaw, it is designated I –Industrial in the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 830, therefore an Industrial Development Permit for form and character of the proposed development must be reviewed by the Board.

Provided details of the site development comply with the guidelines for the permit.

The applicant will be required to apply for a building permit for the various building and structures that are proposed.

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Audience members said Health Care Services and seniors independent or assisted housing were important for the future of the North Shuswap.

NS First Responder Kathryn Rowbotham informed people of a change in protocol from BC Ambulance, where it does not call out first responders for most calls. “If you call an ambulance and we don’t come, let us know. We want to hear your concerns, we don’t care if it’s a minor issue, we are here for families and to make sure the ambulance finds the call.”

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By Jo Anne Malpass Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area F Director Jay Simpson heard opinions on a wide variety of community topics March 9 at a Town Hall meeting at North Shuswap Community Hall.

Around 60 people attended to voice their priorities for the future of the North Shuswap.

A trail parallel to the Squilax-Anglemont continues to be high on the wish list of residents, topping the list on survey responses. The Ministry of Transportation does not recommend simply widening the road. It has found it is more dangerous when there is a wider shoulder because cars tend to go faster. Director Simpson said he has been working with the Shuswap Trail Alliance to find a solution, along with Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. Progress needs to start somewhere for pedestrian safety, but it all comes down to money.

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Shuswap Health Centre said the clinic will have a lot of doctor days over the next six months. It needs 30 patients a day to break even so encourages residents to use the service.

Other topics included housing for people who have a job but can’t find a place to stay. In the early childhood care and development section, Simpson said the 2016 census shows 170 children under age 14 on North Shuswap, 60 of them aged 0 to 4.

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Agri-tourism is a growing market and he would like to get agriculture and tourism groups working together. He is working with Shuswap Trail Alliance, First Nations and neighbours to bring in more back trails.

The community future section dealt with the official community plan, Scotch Creek incorporation, water and sewer, working together with First Nations, a road to Sun Peaks and community facilities. Water and sewer for Scotch Creek was the topic drawing the most interest.

If you were unable to attend the town hall meeting, you can still respond to the survey and let Director Simpson know your thoughts at www.northshuswap.info.

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CSRD March Board Meeting required and granted, as Jack Creek is Scotch Creek Community Hall not on the List of Eligible Sources of Upgrades – The Columbia Shuswap the Ministry of Natural Resource OperRegional District Board voted to approve access to the Community Works ations and Rural Development.

Development Variance Permit No. Fund for up to $65,000 for upgrades to the Scotch Creek Community Hall. The 800-31 (Keene) – A DVP was granted for an applicant in Magna Bay wanting CSRD has been informed and has observed that the acoustics in the commu- to build a single-family dwelling. Due to the parcel size and the location of the nity hall are very poor and reverberations of sound make it difficult for the existing garage, there are constraints regarding a suitable locafacility users. Electoral Area tion for the single-family F Director Jay Simpson is dwelling. The applicant also interested in upgrading wishes to vary the rear parthe street front signage to a cel line setback for the modernized sign with LED dwelling from 4.5 m to 2.0 display. This sign will prom for the proposed singlevide community information family dwelling. about local non-profit events Scotch Creek/Lee Creek and activities in a timely Amendment (Pinegrove manner. Staff has sought RV Park) - The Pinegrove quotes to fix the poor acousRV Park Owner's Associatics and for the design and tion application to rezone installation of an electronic its property from C1 – sign.

Commercial –1 zone to RR A local contractor has –Resort Residential zone started working on the acoustics issue at the hall and a Proposed LED display was adopted. While the local sign supplier has prosign for Scotch Creek current C1 zone allows for a campground, the use is vided a favourable design Community Hall limited to temporary acand cost specifications to construct and install this new electronic commodation in tents or recreational vehicles. Adoption of the amendment informational sign adjacent to the allows for park models on a more seaboulevard at the front of the hall.

Provincial First Responder Policy sonal residential basis.

Temporary Use Permit – A TUP – At the request of Director Simpson, the CSRD will write a letter asking the was granted to the Provincial Road/ Highways Maintenance contractor to Province for more information on the use the property at 3797 Kenwood Gate rationale for the policy change to not for industrial purposes for a Road/ dispatch local first responders for all calls. Waiting for an ambulance instead, Highways Maintenance yard.

The applicant is proposing building can mean longer wait times for medical help, especially in rural areas. The main on the subject property a 12'x52' modconcern is there may be loss of life due ular office building, a 25'x50' steel to wait times for an ambulance and loss maintenance building, and a 50'x50' of volunteer skills or interest altogether. concrete block containment structure Development Variance Permit 641 with a fabric roof cover. Construction -34 (Karl and Neil Bischoff) – The ap- on the site will also include some plicant has applied for a subdivision to paved aprons around the proposed new create two new lots. Proposed Lot 1 is buildings.

Parks Committee - Alan Nunn, 34.8 ha and the Proposed Remainder is Charlotte Hall and Shelley Witzky were 29.9 ha. The applicant is proposing to appointed to serve on Electoral Area F use an existing water system which draws surface water from Jack Creek as Parks Advisory Committee, effective March 21, 2019 and expiring on Dethe source of domestic water for the cember 31, 2021.

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By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) has released its 2018 Annual Report, with April 2019 being the start of its seventh operational season.

The executive summary said that thanks to dedicated staff, diligent directors, knowledgeable partners and inspired volunteers, the CSISS expanded its programming and made significant progress on each goal identified in the 2013-2018 CSISS Strategic Plan.

Goal 1: Implement a collaborative and coordinated program - CSISS strengthened and expanded its network of partners; CSISS Partnered with all levels of government, ISCBC, other regional invasive species groups, local stakeholders, residents and NGO’s; CSISS worked with over 303 partner organizations, 60 of whom were new in 2018.

Goal 2: Educate, engage and inspire local residents CSISS completed targeted outreach to stakeholders, First Nations and landowners; CSISS hosted training workshops for government staff, contractors and the public; CSISS engaged with over 3,998 people in the region and attended 167 events; CSISS directed targeted outreach to boaters and marinas, trail users, and gardeners.

Goal 3: Prevent the introduction of new invasive species - CSISS inventoried 16 garden centers and delivered the ‘Plant Wise’ message; CSISS visited boat launches, boat industry and marinas with ‘Clean Drain Dry’ message; CSISS worked with var-

ious trail associations, collaborated with 10 trail groups and race organizers; CSISS completed 9 press releases and was featured in 42 news pieces; CSISS regularly created engaging posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Goal 4: Maximize the probability of detection and eradication - CSISS completed 712 targeted invasive plant surveys across the region; CSISS engaged with 198 properties regarding invasive plant management; CSISS completed 118 zebra and quagga veliger samples at 42 locations across 22 waterbodies; CSISS monitored for adult zebra and quagga mussels and completed aquatic invasive plant surveys at all shore-based sampling locations.

Goal 5: Slow or reverse the spread of existing invasive species - CSISS completed mechanical treatment at 44 priority locations; CSISS administered 3 herbicide spray contracts, treating 53 priority sites; CSISS installed ‘Do Now Mow’ signage and ‘Do Not Compost’ signage across the region; CSISS completed 12 weed pulls with 13 partner organizations.

Goal 6: Ensure program sustainability - CSISS employed six staff members in 2018; CSISS added $55,721 to its operating budget; New funding sources and increases from existing funding sources allow CSISS to continue and expand work in the Columbia Shuswap region; CSISS Funding Strategy implemented, and new 2019-2024 Strategic Plan developed.

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2014 CSISS attended 48 events and in 2018, 167 events, interacting directly with 16,541 people over the years. In its aquatics program, it tested 22 invasive mussel lake samples in 2015, with that number growing to 118 in 2018, all tested negative. In its terrestrial program, the number of invasive plant surveys grew from 135 in 2014 to 712 in 2018.

The CSISS strategic goals for 2019-2024 are: Implement a collaborative and coordinated program; Educate, engage and inspire participation in invasive species management; Prevent the introduction of new invasive species; Maximize the probability of detection and eradication of new invasive species; Slow or reverse the spread of existing invasive species.

CSRD Implements New Methods for Accessing Dog Control Services CSRD Media Release A new process is in place for residents of Columbia Shuswap Regional District areas with dog control service to use when reporting a complaint or trying to reunite with their lost pet.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has secured the services of Commissionaires BC to provide dog control services in Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) and the Ranchero area of Electoral Area D as well as dangerous dog control in Electoral Area F (North Shuswap.) At the Thursday, February 21, 2019 meeting, the CSRD Board approved a three-year contract for Commissionaires BC to provide dog control services until February 28, 2022.

Residents of CSRD areas with dog control service can make a dog complaint online at the CSRD's website, www.csrd.bc.ca, under the Dog Control Services tab. (Or by using the Direct link: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/ services/dog-control.)

During business hours, residents can reach the Dog Control Service by calling Commissionaires BC at

250.833.3436. Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Nonemergency dog control situations will be responded to on the next business day.

For any after-hours emergency regarding dog control, please call the CSRD's on-call answering service at 1.877.996.3344.

The CSRD does not own an animal shelter facility, therefore, we have partnered with the City of Enderby to share facilities to house and care for impounded dogs.

If you have lost a dog or know your dog has been impounded, contact the Commissionaires BC directly during business hours by calling 250.833.3436.

Any impoundment fees and kennel fees are the responsibility of the dog owner.

Animals will not be released from the facility until fees are paid.

Areas with dog control service in the CSRD will continue to be complaint-driven, dealing with aggressive, atlarge, unlicensed or nuisance dogs, but will also include proactive patrolling of the communities in a well-marked Animal Control vehicle.

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Fire News Anglemont

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The Anglemont Fire Department is planning events for the May 4 weekend, to coincide with National Emergency Preparedness Week.

This annual event takes place during the first full week of May and is an opportunity to encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.

Emergencies occur in communities and cities around the world, and they have the potential to put your health, safety and security at risk. In any given year, the CSRD could experience flooding, debris flows, extreme winter weather and wildland interface fires, among other emergencies.

The Anglemont FD events will help raise the awareness of wildfires and encourage residents to work together to protect their homes and communities.

Please check the Anglemont FD Facebook page and next month’s Kicker for upcom-

ing details.

We are always looking for new members to help protect our community, do you know that a trained firefighter gets paid? Please consider joining the Anglemont FD to help us keep our community safe.

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By Fire Chief Mike Engholm

With the fantastic spring weather now in full swing, I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and warm days.

I have noticed that the forest has dried out quickly this year, after the snow melted in those areas. This is particularly the case with the finer forest fuels, like grasses, small twigs, branches and leaf litter that is just above the ground. It is easy for a wildfire to start in these types of fuels when they are dry.

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drives up the fire danger rating to extreme. Also be very careful with your backyard campfire, have a shovel and water ready close by, completely extinguish your campfire after use, observe and follow any campfire bans that are in place, and if it is windy consider a different day to enjoy a campfire.

Since the last Fire News, SC/LC FD had no new call outs. Training is going very strong, and lately we have been training with Celista FD conducting tests and practices with their new dry hydrant system. The first weekend in March, together with Celista, we completed a Worksafe Occupational Level 1 First Aid course with Transportation Endorsement. We sent 3 firefighters to the Fire Training Centre for a Structure Protection course, 3 firefighters to a Ventilation course, 1 firefighter to a Rapid Intervention Team course, and 2 members to a Rail Safety course.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Training Officer/ Captain Jesse Gray for an outstanding job of organizing and delivering the training every week. Our other Captain, Colton Barker deserves a huge thank you also for assisting with the training delivery. The positive atmosphere and professionalism that our two Captains demonstrate each week at practice, and at training courses they attend, has been noticed by all our members, well done Jesse and Colton!

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BC Cannabis Public Consumption Regulations

By Jo Anne Malpass With tourism season just around the corner and this being the first summer of legalized cannabis, the following is a fact sheet from the Province of BC with its regulations for public consumption of non-medical cannabis.

All forms of cannabis consumption, including ingestion of cannabis oil, are prohibited in or on school property, and on sidewalks and boulevards adjacent to school property; in private licensed cannabis stores and in BC Cannabis Stores; while operating or being a passenger in a vehicle or boat. Exceptions to this are parked RVs and moored boats with permanent sleeping accommodations, cooking facilities, and a toilet.

Adults can generally smoke or vape cannabis in a public place where smoking and vaping tobacco is allowed, but there are some additional areas where smoking and vaping cannabis will NOT be permitted. These include: Health board property, except in designated smoking areas; Public buildings, workplaces, or common areas of apartments, condos, or dormitories; Within 6 metres of air intakes, windows, and doorways that are attached to plac-

es listed above; At a bus stop, transit shelter, train station or stop, taxi stand, ferry dock or stop, or similar place marked for passenger loading or unloading; Within 6 metres of a bus stop; At the following outdoor places: playgrounds, sports fields, skate parks, swimming pools and spray pools, and on any decks or seating areas associated with those places; In regional and municipal parks, except for designated campsites; In provincial parks, except for areas identified or designated by a sign or a park officer; and On public patios (for example, a restaurant patio).

Community care facilities, assisted living residences, and hospitals may designate specific rooms in which residents or patients can smoke or vape cannabis.

If a hotel allows it, registered hotel guests can smoke or vape cannabis in their hotel room. Owners of private campgrounds, resorts or hotels may develop their own policy and post signs to prohibit cannabis or assign designated smoking or vaping sites.

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North Shuswap Community Hall Spring Clean-up Sunday April 14 9 am sharp Please bring rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, gloves & yourself!

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NDP Effectively Takes Control of Agricultural Land under Bill 15 Press Release Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo has deep concerns about the NDP government’s Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Amendment Act, which will strip away the fundamental rights of landowners in this province.

If Bill 15 is passed, private property owners will no longer have the right to petition the ALC for removal of land. Only a local government or First Nations government will be able to apply for changes.

“I support the Agricultural Land Reserve and efforts to protect farmland, but this Bill goes too far in eroding the fundamental rights of private property owners,” says Kyllo. “The NDP may think it knows best when it comes to managing people’s private property, but that’s

just plain wrong.”

Kyllo also notes the bill would eliminate the ALC’s six regional panels, which will ignore the unique needs of rural British Columbia.

“B.C. has a number of diverse agricultural regions, and shutting down regional panels will eliminate the knowledge and expertise of farmers and ranchers in those areas,” says Kyllo.

“Bill 15 will diminish these local voices and concentrate power in Victoria.”

He adds those regional panels were among a series of reforms brought in by the former BC Liberal government to relieve a massive backlog of applications.

Moving back to a single commission may create more red tape— and uncertainty— for farm owners across the province.

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By Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Community Hall and park grounds are once again in need of a spring spiff up!

The date for this year’s cleanup is April 14 at 9:00 am sharp, rain or shine! The Hall, its grounds and the visitors to our community all appreciate the dedication and efforts of so many wonderful volunteers!

If you are able, please come armed with your rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, brooms and gloves to share in the fun and fresh air with your neighbours.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?”

Submitted by Karen Boulter Have mice decided to take up residence in your home?

With this year’s especially cold and snowy winter, these rodents will have looked for a warmer place to live.

Because rodents do carry viruses that are harmful and sometimes fatal to humans, it is, of course, best to prevent them from entering the home.

If they do become a problem, then trapping and getting rid of the mice is the next step to keeping your family safe.

Once the infestation is stopped, getting rid of the nests, urine and droppings in a safe manner, is of the utmost importance. It is crucial to NEVER sweep or vacuum up this waste, as this can stir up minute particles into the air. If breathed in, and if the rodent is a deer mouse infected with the Hanta virus, this can lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Forty percent of the people who contract this disease from infected deer mice, die each year.

To properly clean up mice urine and droppings, first ventilate the area and wait half an hour. Next, disinfect the area by spraying a solution of 1:10 bleach to water. Let this soak for an additional 5 minutes.

Then, wearing a mask and rubber or latex gloves, wipe up the droppings with paper towel. Throw the towels into a plastic bag and then the garbage. Mop the area with more disinfectant or bleach mixture.

Wash gloved hands and then wash hands again with soap and warm water after disposing of the gloves. A full shower after cleaning up is definitely recommended.

Seek medical attention if you feel sick up to 1 to 5 weeks after being around or cleaning up after mice or rats.

If the rodents happened to have Hantavirus, your symptoms would include fever, fatigue and severe muscle aches, especially of the thighs and glutes. After a few more days, those infected will also have a hard time breathing.

Some people will have headaches, dizziness, chills, and nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains.

Please don’t hesitate to call 911 when you know you need help.

Let’s make our world a safer place. ‘Together We Make a Difference.’

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Phyllis Shrum at 250-9552949 or pshrum52@gmail.com to find out what you can expect to learn and prepare for, while volunteering with NSFR. If you are interested in joining our FR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc. free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available.

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By Michael Collins, Sales Manager Quaaout Lodge & Spa Talking Rock Golf With a rising demand for locally sourced ingredients, a cult following for craft breweries and local Alex Chen - Guest Executive Chef wineries, it’s no wonPhoto shared from der events like the boulevardvancouver.ca Taste! Dinner Series at Quaaout Lodge and Spa and website) A classically trained chef many other local culinary events, sell out so quickly. with a true taste for highOn April 13, Jack Sam’s pressure culinary competitions, Alex has claimed nuRestaurant at the Quaaout merous top spot honors in Lodge will host a unique competitions from 2013 dinner event focused on through to 2018. In 2018 celebrating regional food and beverage. The goal is to Chef Alex Chen famously became the first challenger feature and promote local whose cuisine reigned sudining while supporting local partners such as Mari- preme on the inaugural seaonette Winery and Spotted son of Iron Chef Canada when he defeated Iron Chef Moose Farm.

The Taste! culinary ex- Hugh Acheson in the fourth perience will be the first of episode of the Food Netits kind in the area to feature work Canada’s cooking competition television such high caliber talent as guest Executive Chef Alex show.

Chen of Boulevard Kitchen Chris Whittaker Well known as an in& Oyster Bar, Vancouver; spired and humble champiand Executive Chef Chris Whittaker formerly head of on of local cuisine. Instilled Forage Restaurant and Tim- from his youth, Chris’ phiber Gastropub, Vancouver; losophies are deeply rooted with an intensive focus on now Executive Chef of Quaaout Lodge, Jack Sam’s respecting our land and water, supporting communiRestaurant & Lounge. ties, local suppliers, small Alex Chen Understated finesse and farms, and foragers. His precision. Classical French passion for promoting and training. Tireless dedication supporting BC foods, featuring both wild and farmed to both craft and timehonoured family traditions. cuisine led him to conceptualize and launch the awardA true taste for highpressure culinary competi- winning Forage and Timber tions. These are just some of Restaurants in Vancouver.

In June 2018 Chris the ingredients that have passed on the torch of his helped write a recipe for two iconic Vancouver ressuccess for Alex Chen.

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Chris Whittaker - Executive Chef Quaaout Lodge & Spa

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taurants and moved his family to the BC Interior where he is now the Executive Chef at the Quaaout Lodge & Spa. A passionate outdoorsman, fisher and hunter, Chris Whittaker could not feel more at home. With the amazing bounty of the Shuswap region and making connections to the local Indigenous traditions, watch for Chris to be even more rooted and connected with the land and people producing the food on your plate.

“The main goal of our Taste series at the Lodge is to showcase the bounty of our region and this dinner will be no exception. We want people to do more than just “eat” we want them to have a dining experience that is a memory of a lifetime.”

“The bounty of our region is immense. Working closely with farms like Spotted Moose, local foragers and our amazing local wineries like Marionette easily inspires us to make the focus of the series a support mechanism and showcase of what the Shuswap has to offer.”

If you missed out on the April Taste! Event, stay tuned for the next installment of the Guest Chef Dinner series in Fall 2019 as well as our Taste! Series in 2020.

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By Jo Anne Malpass A ground-breaking ceremony March 4 for an expansion of Chief Atahm School on the Adams Lake Indian Band Reserve near Chase, saw dignitaries gather to recognize the hard work which made the project a reality.

The school building expansion project is the result of years of research, planning and development. Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) joined with the Federal government, with supplemental funding received from Indigenous Services Canada. The School Expansion Project Team includes representatives from ALIB, Chief Atahm School, Horizon North Modular Solutions and Associated Engineering.

In 1987, a small group of parents from the surrounding bands, Adams Lake, Neskonlith and Little Shuswap, worked together to start a Secwepemc immersion program in an old log building, for children from birth to five years old. This language nest was the first to start up in the province of B.C. and led to the development of Chief Atahm School in 1991. Chief Atahm represents

a common ancestral link shared by the three local area bands.

The school currently offers immersion programs that include 6-month-old infants and students up to the Grade 9 level. The new building will allow it to expand to high school grades.

Joe Kiss, President, Modular Solutions Horizon North said construction has already started on the 14 modules being built in a climate-controlled building off site. The finished building will have three classrooms, a language room, administration and a 1 ½ story common area space to bring large gatherings of people together. The expansion is expected to be completed by August 2019 in time to open for the 2019/2020 school year.

The celebration started with students giving a prayer in the Secwepemc language, translated to “We thank you Creator for giving us the beautiful earth.

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Take care of the people, the animals, the birds and our food. Help us to be strong. We thank you Creator for giving (Continued on page 29)

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Delegates at the Ceremony L to R: Francois Atkinson, Manager Building Structural Associate Engineering; Jerry Andrew, Interim Director Public Works & Infrastructure ALIB; Melissa Heinrick, Structural Engineer Associate Engineering; Kelvyn van Esch, Capital Management Officer, Indigenous Services Canada; Joe Kiss, President, Modular Solutions Horizon North; Cliff Arnouse, Kukpi7 (Chief) Adams Lake Indian Band; Elaine Jules, Tkwemiple7 (Councillor) ALIB; Mel Arnold, MP for North Okanagan Shuswap; Brandy Jules, Tkwemiple7 ALIB; Rob Matthew, Principal & Director of Education ALIB; Steven Teed, Tkwemiple7 ALIB. Missing from photo: ALIB Tkwemiple7 Gina Johnny and Shelley Witzky.

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us everything that we need.”

After a photo session with the delegates, ALIB Councillor Steven Teed said it took a lot of hard work by parents, teachers, students and elders, committed to keeping the language alive.

ALIB Chief Cliff Arnouse said it was a momentous time of expansion for the language. Including higher grades is a great step to continue who we are. Resource materials did not exist, so those involved with the school developed the curriculum.

MP Mel Arnold congratulated the chief, council, school and everyone who has worked with the school. He said it was eye opening to see how the elders have worked to develop the curriculum, passing on knowledge, culture, history and language.

Chief Atahm School Principal and Director of Education Rob Matthew said the school started with the vision of elders and parents, the vision is still strong, and many involved from the beginning are still there. Elders

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80 plus years old are still involved.

Secwepemc people are “defined by our land and our language.” Knowledge of the land and language gives students the life long skills and inner strength to take with them on to higher learning.

The school is currently raising funds to put equipment and furniture in the building. The new building will allow the school to expand, but also to hold language conferences there, instead of offsite.

Hundreds of children have been immersed in the Secwepemc language and culture, contributing to the revival of the Secwepemc language. To honour the Secwepemc value of k̕ wseltktnéws, or "we are all related", Chief Atahm School has reached out to support other First Nations groups in their quest for language survival.

The school hosts an annual conference, offers language teacher training institutes, and shares teaching resources and strategies with other communities.

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If you have family members in the N.S. Cemetery, this is a wonderful time to come and help. Remember the N.S. Cemetery Board is also a voluntary group of dedicated people in the North Shuswap.

If by April 6, spring has not arrived, there will be a sign posted on the gate with a change of date. Here’s hoping that will not be the case.

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Researchers such as Sonja Lyubomirsky, a Psychology professor at the University of California, reports just that. Her study on positivity has determined that 50% of one’s happiness is determined by one’s "set point" or genetics and only 10% is determined by one’s circumstances such as our finances, health & living situations.

The other 40% is completely based upon your own intentional efforts to be happy.

Being pessimistic or having negative feelings and thoughts actually increases stress levels which makes the body produce more cortisol. High production levels of this stress hormone by the adrenal glands has a negative affect on your immune system, causes weight gain, increases high blood pressure, disrupts sleep, creates low energy levels, impairs brain and memory function and creates continuous low moods.

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Negative thinking can affect your business and personal goals too, according to the top business and career coaches of the Forbes Coaches Council. Forbes experts say there are many ways to banish negative thoughts so that one’s financial and personal goals can be attained but the main idea they encourage people to remember is: You are in control.

You can also speak up to negative thoughts; associate with positive people; actively work towards your goals; start your day with an intentional attitude by encouraging positive thoughts; slow down and breathe for self awareness of negativity.

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there is usually a root cause to negative thought patterns that is ingrained in us from early life, that’s the 50%.

Remember, you are in control of 40% of what affects you so you can make a conscious choice to get rid of negative thought patterns! Researchers from the Mayo Clinic say positive thinking helps with stress management and improves health benefits such as: • Better coping skills during times of stress or personal hardship • Improved physical well being; living longer & healthier • Lower stress levels; greater resistance to colds & illness • Lower levels of depression; improved psychological health • Improved cardiovascular health; reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease So put some positive thinking in practice this Spring and transform your own health! The next time someone says to you or you feel, “there's no way that will work” turn it around to, “I can try to make it work.” Or if you feel,

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If you generally have a negative outlook, you tend to be critical of everyone around you too, which in turn affects the mood and well being of others. But if you are generally optimistic, you will handle stress more constructively and have a positive effect on those around you. Positive thinking contributes to positive health benefits, putting you in control of that 40% of your own happiness!

The North Shuswap Lions Club Members must be positive thinkers since they generate such positive results from their fundraising efforts!! The Lion’s Club members are continually raising money for our community through positive initiatives. The NSHC is very grateful for their recent $1000.00 donation!

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Meeting Highlights Submitted by Erin Vieira Fraser Basin Council Chair and Vice Chair for 2019 - Director Paul Demenok was acclaimed as Chair, and Director Jay Simpson was acclaimed as Vice Chair. The terms are for the calendar year 2019.

Report from Program Managers - Erin Vieira provided an update on program operations since the last meeting: • The second phase of research with UBC-Okanagan is underway. Researchers have collected a sediment core from Mara Lake bottom, and analysis for chronological nutrient deposition will be done in the coming months, with anticipated completion in late fall 2019.

• The SWC’s Water Monitoring Group met recently to discuss water quality monitoring throughout the watershed and ensure sufficient coverage. The group has recommended two monitoring programs for financial support from the SWC in 2019.

• Staff have begun preparing the 2018 Shuswap Water Quality Summary. Staff also have outreach events planned over the next few months.

Expenses to the end of the third quarter (December 31st 2018) total $161,446 against the annual operating budget of $260,350.

2019-20 Work plan and budget - Staff presented the proposed work plan and budget for 2019-2020. The operational expenses total $270,875 with a projected operating reserve of $165,091. Staff have applied for two grants to support the SWC’s activities in 2019.

The work plan and budget were approved and take effect on April 1st.

Guest presentation from BC Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy - Ms. Josie Beruldsen, policy specialist with the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, presented an overview of the just-released provincial Agricultural Environmental Management Code of Practice, which replaces the former Agricultural Waste Control Regulation (1992). Ms. Beruldsen highlighted some of the Code’s strategies to protect water quality from agricultural wastes.

Community Representatives - The SWC appointed four candidates for 3-year terms as Community Representatives on the SWC, beginning April 1st: Lorne Hunter, Randy Wood, Natalya Melnychuk and Sharon Bennett Full meeting summaries are available on the SWC website.

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Our Ray of Sunshine

By Kaytlyn MacDonald suffered a stroke. With the universe on Kerry Derkson is one of our very Kerry’s side, her very stubborn spirit special North Shuswap ladies. You may and the love that surrounded her, she know her from waitressing at the Copper made it through those very, very diffiIsland Pub, or from when her cheerful cult months in the hospital. smile greeted you at the checkout in SuAlthough the road to recovery that per Valu. You may even know her from Kerry is now facing is long and difficult, most recently, Finz restaurant in Blind she still manages to keep the smile on Bay. Or maybe you her beautiful face. have the pleasure of This woman is an sharing a friendship incredible human and with her. we would like the But however you chance to show her Don’t forget to check the know Kerry, you will that she is loved and Kicker on Facebook! Post know exactly what I supported while on comments and “like” us to am talking about this tough journey. get regular updates. Tell us when I say she alWe are here to hold what you think. Message us ways lights up a your hand, keep you with news tips. room. I have watched laughing and support Kerry many times you in any way we enter a room, whether can. it be my house, a Come and join us friend’s or a social April 27th at The Kerry Derkson function and she always Hub from 2pm-6pm for has a smile on her face and an instant the Meat Draw when we will also be warm embrace. With Kerry you are al♦Residential doing a 50/50 and a donation jar for ♦Signs ways guaranteed a fun and positive con- Kerry. ♦Commercial ♦Street Lighting ♦Industrial ♦Poles versation with loads of laughs.

You can guarantee with Kerry In my time of knowing Kerry I have around, it’s always a good time, so come for all your electrical needs discovered that there is no mean bone in join us for a fun afternoon. Thanks for 250-679-3373 her body. But don’t be fooled, if needed being you Kerry! she will put you in your place! You can always count on Kerry to tell the truth.

She loves her family, her friends and her animals fearlessly. She can attend any function and fit in without a problem.

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She will always be there should you need ANYTHING at all and is always willing to lend a hand without hesitation.

My family and I are very thankful to know Kerry and have her be a part of our lives.

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Lions Club News

By Ted Danyluk A reminder to this year’s North Shuswap Grade 12 graduates from SASS that the North Shuswap Lions offer three $1,000 Bursaries. As in past years, we will give each Bursary to a qualifying student who attended North Shuswap Elementary School for at least two years and will be pursuing a post secondary education. For more information and how to apply, please check with your counselor or go to the school’s web site and follow the links to the Counselling Services folder.

Don’t forget that the North Shuswap Lions provide financial assistance from their Community Youth Fund to parents who have their child(ren) involved in arts, athletic or cultural activities. The financial aid is an Esso Gas Card to help pay transportation costs outside the North Shuswap so your child(ren) can take part in these activities. For all the

details, just Google North Shuswap Lions and follow the links for this Free Gas offer.

Meat and 50/50 Draw dates and locations for this month are: Lakeview Centre - April 6, & 20; The HUB – April 13 & 27.

Coming in June will be a Customer Appreciation Giveaway for everyone who supports the Meat & 50/50 Draw that month.

Each Saturday you will be entitled to receive a raffle ticket for every Meat & 50/50 Draw ticket you purchase at either Lakeview Centre or The HUB. Raffle prizes include a Golf Jacket & Hats as well as a Bar Fridge to help you enjoy the summer season. The Customer Appreciation Draw will be held on Saturday, June 22.

Thank you to Molson Coors Canada for the donation of prizes.

Circle Sunday, June 16 on the calendar for the annual Captains Village Marina “On The Water” Poker Run.

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Kickin’ Tech News Just Google It! John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions

It’s no secret that Google has become an integral part of our lives. By Google of course I’m talking about the web search engine that most of us ‘surfers’ use to find stuff on the WWW. Certainly, there are other search engines out there such as Bing and Yahoo, but none come close to the popularity of Google. As of last year, Google owned 92% of the search engine market with about 3.5 billion searches per day and yes, I Googled that.

Google is a powerful tool used by young and old alike.

It has become our go-to source for answers to questions, general information on pretty much anything, pictures and much more. If you’re like me, you probably wonder how you ever survived without it.

In this article I hope to provide the info you should know in order to get the full benefit of what Google can do for you. Everyone knows that you type something in and Google responds with a list of ‘hits’ but there are several techniques that will improve your success in getting exactly what you want.

First is learning to use quotes in your search. When you are searching for something with more than one word, Google tries its best to figure out what it is you are searching for using the words provided. It will provide hits using the words together, separately or in combinations. However, if you add quotes to your search, Google will only produce results for those words to-

gether and in that order.

Another option is to use the menu bar that shows after you have searched on something. Take a look near the top of the results page, just above the first hit. Using this menu, you can specify whether you would like Google to search everything or just Images, videos, News, etc.

The two menu items to the right on the menu bar (Settings and Tools) are very useful as well. Under Settings, you will find several items you can play with but the most important for me is Advanced Search. Here you can set the exact criteria you want Google to use for your search. Under Tools, you can tell Google to look for results from the past hour, day, week, month or year. I use this one a lot to ensure I get the most up to date information from my searches.

There are a couple of other tools that you might find useful that are built right into Google. One I especially like is the unit convertor. Just type ‘unit convertor’ into the Google search bar and you’ll see what I mean. There is also a calculator (type calculator) and a weather tool (type city/town name followed by the word weather).

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Donkey Refuge Featured at Business Luncheon

By Jo Anne Malpass and have a loving nature that makes Shirley Mainprize and Robert Miller them hard to resist. have been offering refuge to donkeys at Donkeys live 35 to 50 years. 29 is the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge since the average age at the Turtle Valley 1999.

Refuge, with their oldest “Rooster” age At the well attended March 21 busi- 46. They have over 100 donkeys and a ness luncheon at North Shuswap Chris- staff of six. tian Fellowship, they talked about the Robert explained the unique health history and care of donkeys and upcom- needs and diet requirements of donkeys, ing projects at the refuge. with hoof and dental problems being the Donkeys originated in Africa and most common. were brought to the Americas by the The Refuge has recently received a Spanish on the second voyage of Chris- $52,000 matching grant from BC Gamtopher Columbus. Because they can ing toward the installation of a special carry up to 75% of their body weight, well, water lines and power for irrigathey were brought to be used in mistion to all their pastures, installation of sions and mines and later by prospectors another 2500 feet of new pasture fencas beasts of burden during the gold rush ing, the creation of another 10 acres of years. When the railroad came along, Summer Pasture and the development of the donkeys were a new Manure abandoned and in Management Prothe southern US, a tocol. Future feral population goals include established itself. building a learnThose abaning centre to prodoned in Canada vide a place for couldn’t survive people and espethe Canadian wincially children to ter. Shirley exlearn how to care plained donkeys for donkeys. are desert animals Turtle Valley Robert Miller explains the complexities of with the wrong Donkey Refuge is donkey dental care. Photo credit: Brian Shrum type of hair to located at 7877 survive the cold. During the cold snap Skimikin Road, Chase. It will be openhere in February, many of the donkeys ing for the season in early May. A plant wore flannel undershirts and double sale is the first event planned for Mothblankets as well as being fed extra calo- ers Day, May 12. Shirley and Robert ries. encouraged everyone to come out to Shirley and Robert began their jour- meet the donkeys and plan to stay for a ney with donkeys when they purchased couple of hours. little Maximo and received his mother The next business luncheon at ChrisMaria as a gift. The Refuge “was not tian Fellowship will be noon on April our plan but definitely our destiny,” said 25, with guest TBA. Shirley. Donkeys are very intelligent

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By Tod Wilson

April, the beginning of a busy part of the NSCA’s calendar. Spring finally arrived and… not a moment too soon!

The days are stretching out longer, the temperature continues to rise and the snowbanks are receding back into the shade and ditches. All of which reveals winter’s debris.

If you’re a member of the Association or are interested in participating at an event at the Hall, we’re looking forward to meeting you at the annual Spring Clean-up on Sunday, April 14th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring your work gloves and a rake and help us get the Hall grounds ready for the busy summer season. A mid-morning break with refreshment will be provided, with a BBQ luncheon for all volunteers.

This is a rain or shine event.

The NSCA Annual General Meeting and Elections will be held at the Hall on Tuesday, April 16th starting at 7:00 pm.

The NSCA is an all-volunteer organization and for 80+ years, we’ve existed based on member participation. If you value what the Hall means to our community and what the Association provides in programing, we need you to step up and help. This year there are a number of retiring positions on the Board, so please consider volunteering.

Share your expertise, experience, knowledge or your desire to help by becoming actively engaged. The majority of board members are returning and are willing to help mentor new board members. There are a number of meaty projects on the plate for the next Board

– pitch in, we need you!

An update on the Hall floor project.

Earlier this year, the Board of Directors made a grant application to the CSRD to help fund our floor replacement project. Jay Simpson our Area F representative has been an enthusiastic proponent of our project and has been working toward getting our grant request approved. We are optimistic funding will be in place soon to complete this high-profile project. In a nod to our volunteer roots, a key component of the project will be volunteer participation in the replacement of the floor. To maintain the heritage aspects of the original floor, the Board has moved forward and placed an order for ‘old growth fir’ planks. It is the intent of the project to re-create the beautiful layout and pattern of the existing floor. To ensure the least impact on Hall events, work is tentatively scheduled to begin in late October of this year.

Finally, this will be my last NSCA Bulletin as Board President. I want to thank those past and present Board Members who have helped make a difference for our Hall and membership. A special thank you to Deb DeBaie-Strick, Loretta Greenough and Ann O’Donnell, as each has mentored and provided guidance from my first day on the Board. Over the past three years, we’ve accomplished so very much and continue to do great work. I will continue to volunteer as time permits, but for now business and personal commitments must now take priority.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf

By Gerry Shea The Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club season is just around the corner.

As some members may know, Craig had a hip operation this winter, but is slowly getting back to normal. He is hoping to open on the Easter Good Friday or thereabouts, depending on weather.

Our golf course condition insider (Floyd Forsch) has reported that a green colour is starting to appear in places and geese are making an appearance.

Men’s night is the same as last year, shotgun start at 5:00 pm every Thursday and the Men’s club season lasts from late April to around the second week of September. A Double Elimination Match Play Tournament and the Club Championship in late August are the competitive highlights of the season.

New members are always welcome and lots of weekly prizes are available to the players. We are grateful to the many sponsors who kindly donate prizes to the club.

Opening day also means the start of the Tuesday and Wednesday morning senior men’s golf. We play from April to about the middle of October.

The walk is a bit more than a mile and the up and down terrain is a good workout.

Last October, the club started a hockey pool and 27 people participated. Flames89 (Pat Mullen) won $100 for the end of 2018 interval and he looks like the runaway winner for the season’s overall title. Three or four (Continued on page 41)

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teams are currently in a tight race for the second place money ($200).

For more information on the Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club, phone Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365 or Craig at the Anglemont Estates Golf Club (250 955-2323).

Anglemont Ladies Golf

By Judy Weller Welcome back and welcome new players.

We made it through a relatively mild winter and are looking forward to a fantastic golf season full of fun games, prizes and golf stories.

We always enjoy the game and the conversation we have on the course and as I write this on a raining day in March, I know there will be more to

come.

We welcome all levels of play and are hoping that some of our new neighbours we have in the area will come out and give us a chance to enjoy your company.

The golf course is hoping to be open by the middle of April. For more current information, keep an eye on the Kicker.

Cheers for now.

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By Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Community Association had a $1,000 Bingo Jackpot winner on March 11, with Wanda Niedbala taking the top prize.

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person) 7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8 Hall Bookings/Games Room: Jim 250-682-6235 or 250-955-2218 (msg) Email: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Web: www.lakviewcommunitycentresociety.com

By Carmen Tayles Pig & Whistle 2019 The Anglebay Entertainers, under the capable direction of Jude Bastien, are excited to present “Texas Plains”, a musical comedy.

Dig out your Western Duds and join them for a rip snortin' time in a small, sleepy one -horse town out on the Texas Plains. Tickets are $20. FMI and/or Tickets, call Lorrie 250-955-0835 Show Dates are: Thursday, April 25, 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m.

Wednesday May 1, 1 p.m.

Friday, May 3, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, 7 p.m.

Doors open half an hour before show time.

Volunteers are still needed for various jobs to make this year’s Pig & Whistle show a success. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact Ann Chow 250-955-2899.

The General Meeting is on April 9 at 2:30 p.m.

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Members’ attendance and interest is greatly appreciated!

Spring Clean-Up at Lakeview Community Centre, Friday, April 12.

Please come out and help us clean up the grounds and the Centre from 9 a.m. to Noon. Lunch will be served to all helpers! Thank you ahead of time for your help and support of your community centre.

Rise and Shine Breakfast April 13. A giant “thank you” to Right Choice Camps and Catering for sponsoring April’s breakfast! Bring the family and join us every 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $7 adults, $3.50 children There are two ways to sponsor a breakfast (Continued on page 43)

Darlene Champagne, Carmen Tayles and Marlene Robinson were winners at the Lions Club meat draw at Lakeview Centre on March 9.

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event: the Sponsor can supply food and workers to prepare and serve or make a cash donation and the Centre will organize the rest. To sponsor or volunteer to help with the monthly breakfast, please contact Dolores Beck 250-517-9618 or dcoildolores@gmail.com.

Lion’s Club Meat Draw, April 6 and April 20 Always a fun time for everyone! Doors and bar open at 2 p.m., meat draws 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have fun visiting with your friends and win some meat for your freezer!

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FMI lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Website - You can find out easily what is happening at Lakeview Community Centre by going to our website lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com. Click on the “Monthly Calendar” above the Home Page photo of the Centre and voila, information at your fingertips!

Facebook - Please “Like” our page and follow us on Facebook for current and upcoming events!

(Lakeview Community Centre Anglemont) “Smile Cards” - At your request, Lakeview Centre is pleased to send out a greeting card to acknowledge the loss or illness of a loved one.

Please contact Dolores Beck FMI 250-517-9618 or dcoildolores@gmail.com.

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Letter to the Editor Dementia campaign in North Shuswap challenges stigma The Alzheimer Society of B.C. thanks the people of Celista and the North Shuswap for their encouraging response to January’s annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and to our campaign intended to challenge stigma surrounding the disease: “Yes. I live with dementia.

Let me help you understand.”

Recently, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences released a report by a panel of dementia experts highlighting priorities for a national dementia strategy, work undertaken by the Public Health Agency of Canada in 2018. The authors emphasized the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles that might prevent or delay dementia, as well as overcoming stigma and fear of living with dementia. They stressed that it’s possible to live well with the disease.

Increasingly, when we talk about raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, we need to talk about challenging stigma. Negative attitudes about the disease mean that when someone begins to suspect that they – or someone close to them – might have dementia, they are less likely to seek out a diagnosis. They’re less likely disclose their situation to others. Worrying that someone will judge them or think of them as being less of a person means people are less likely to ask for help.

The dementia journey can be incredibly isolating. When we talk openly about the disease and challenge preconceived notions, people living with dementia begin to feel like they aren’t alone and can ask for help. They can better prepare themselves for the

challenges ahead. Communities play a key role in helping people living with dementia, their families and caregivers feel like they belong, just by being aware of the disease and actively engaged with learning more about it.

With over half a million Canadians currently living with dementia – a number that will only grow as the population ages – it has never been so important to be open to having a conversation about dementia. It’s never been so important to change the conversation.

Though Awareness Month is now over, you can still visit ilivewithdementia.ca. Find tips on how to be more dementia friendly, as well as resources to take action against stigma and be better informed about a disease that has the potential to affect every single one of us.

You can also use the hashtag #ilivewithdementia to help spread the word.

We would like to thank our local staff and volunteers for their work. We also appreciate the local media’s coverage of dementia issues.

The stories help foster a better understanding of the impact this disease has on local families and help the Alzheimer Society of B.C. work towards our goal of a dementia-friendly province.

If your family lives with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, please contact our regional Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-3778200 (toll-free 1-800-8866946) for information on support groups and the many other services we offer to assist you. You can also call the First Link® Dementia Help(Continued on page 45)

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Tara Hildebrand Support & Education Coordinator, First Link® Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Re: Letter from March Kicker: Are BC voters sick enough yet of being fleeced?

As the Official Opposition’s Critic for BC Hydro, I’d like to offer some perspective from the other side of this important debate.

Independent Power Projects (IPPs) have been around since the 1980s. They existed through the NDP’s period in office in the 1990s, as well as during the BC Liberals’ time in government from 20012017, through to today.

This report commissioned

by Energy Minister Michelle Mungall misinterprets what our former government was trying to achieve with IPPs. British Columbians were looking for B.C. to be energy self-sufficient, so we had to look at areas like wind, solar and run-of-river projects.

Yes, these independent cleanenergy projects are more expensive than gas-fired power plants or coal, at about $100 per megawatt hour— but that is the trade-off necessary to ensure B.C. is 98 per cent powered by renewable energy.

Despite this fact, Minister Mungall has publicly stated that energy needs to be purchased at market rates of $25 per megawatt hour. That makes the Environment Minister’s Clean Energy Plan impossible to achieve. It is clear Minister Mungall did not consult her cabinet colleague before making these contradictory remarks.

Meanwhile, the clean power industry has attracted more than $8.6 billion in in-

vestment and established valuable partnerships with local communities and First Nations. With jobs and prosperity on the line for them, the Minister should reveal what the path forward will be.

She should also reveal the tender process for the report on IPPs that she commissioned, given that its author worked for the NDP government in the 1990s.

B.C. currently has the fifth lowest rates in North America, thanks to investments made by our former government, but our system is aging and our population is growing. This means we need to invest more than $2 billion per year in new and upgraded infrastructure. But the NDP is now delaying $2.7 billion in investments and upgrades, including the Revelstoke Unit 6 Dam improvement, which would have generated 436 person-years’ worth of total employment. Deferring capital investment means British Columbians will pay the price in the future.

It’s time for this minister and government to stop the blame game and its attempts to distract British Columbians. Let’s get to work on a positive agenda going forward that will provide opportunities for all.

Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap and BC Liberal Critic for BC Hydro

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Friendship and Fitness Keep Dragon Boaters Active

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By Barbra Fairclough Dragon boating is for the ‘young and young at heart’.

The only prerequisite is the desire to learn a new skill, the wish to make new friends and the want to enjoy the kinship of fellow paddlers.

In 2011 a small group of paddlers from Blind Bay, Sorrento and North Shore communities in the Shuswap started talking about forming a paddling club. This first year over 100 paddlers signed up and after the introductory lessons a core group of 80 paddlers gave life to the new GT Dragon Boat Society.

Since that time, the society has evolved with many more new paddlers joining as well as some retiring.

Many new members are experiencing dragon boating for the first time.

The dragon boats are conveniently located dock side at the Bayside Marina Grill in Blind Bay, an easy access point for all users.

Some members are interested in casual paddling in beautiful Blind Bay and others love the competition that Dragon Boat Festivals offer.

Salmon Arm Dragon Boat Festival as well as Vernon and Kamloops festivals are well attended by

members that like to compete. The 55 PLUS Games which are in Kelowna this year are also popular with competitive paddlers.

The paddlers enjoy the social aspect of getting together and they welcome anyone that is interested to come out and give it a try.

The GT Dragon Boaters support local community with an annual Food Bank drive, and they make up the Environment Crew at the Roots and Blues festival in August every summer.

The paddlers will be out in their team colors on April 13th from 10-2 pm at Blind Bay Village Grocer (2798 Balmoral Rd) for their Annual Sign Up Day. Bring a friend and come down to sign up for the complimentary water paddling lessons and let yourself have a feel for being out on the water enjoying fresh air and exercise.

It is a great chance for new friendships and a continuation of good times out on the water.

Men and women of all ages are invited to join. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at https:// gtdragonboatsociety.ca/ faqs/. Phone 250 803 6864.

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Chase and District Fish and Game

By Helen Dalin This month the Chase and District Fish and Game Club would like to get some information out to the public and members in the local area. Ivan Hawley is going to instruct a Range Safety Officer course. This course is planned for Saturday, April 6 starting at 9 am at the clubhouse at the Range, 724 Turtle Valley Road.

The course provides individuals with the knowledge, training and confidence to provide a safe shooting environment. It is important to have this course if you want to use the range, particularly if there are two or more people in attendance. One person must always be the range safety officer if there is a group shooting. There is no cost to take this course which is awesome! The same online course can cost $100. Please call Ivan if you want to preregister at 250679-2758. Prerequisites are a valid PAL and affiliation with a registered range or shooting club.

The CDFGC also wants to remind members and the public about 2 upcoming events planned. On May 11 and 12, we will be hosting our annual 3-D shoot at the range. If you are interested in archery, this is a fun event to enter. You don’t have to be an expert archer to have fun at this. There is free camping at the range if needed. A potluck dinner is planned for Saturday night with BBQ pork loin, buns and salads. If you are interested in other 3-D archery shoots in our area, please check out the events calendars on our Facebook page and website www.cdfgc.ca.

On June 8 and 9, the CDFGC is hosting its annual Campout and Fishing Derby. This is open to the public and is not just a member event! The derby lakes include Miller, Skimiken, Phillips and Fleming. Again, there is free camping at the range. CDFGC members have a few boats and canoes we can lend if someone wants to fish and does not have equipment. There are adult and junior categories for prizes. The CDFGC is working on rounding up music for the Sat. evening in addition to BBQ, salads, potluck, and

perhaps a friendly game of horseshoes.

Trap and Skeet shooting practice continues once a month. The next one will be Sunday April 7 instead of the usual 2nd Sunday of the month because of other commitments. If you are interested in Trap and Skeet, please contact Helen or William Dalin at 250-679-8019. The club now has a youth 20 gauge semiautomatic for use during practice. This gun is great for beginner youth and ladies.

At our next meeting, Monday, April 15, 7:30 pm at Creekside Seniors Center, the Shuswap Trail Alliance is supposed to attend and give a presentation about what they are doing locally.

Hopefully the goal is to perhaps work together with some other community groups to build some walking trails in the Chase and surrounding areas. If you are interested in this or have ideas you would like to share, please come out to hear the presentation.

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By Jo Anne Malpass April is Parental Alienation Awareness Month, a time to be reminded about the dangers of this form of abuse.

Wikipedia describes it as the process and result, of psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent and/or other family members. It is a distinctive form of psychological abuse and family violence, towards both the child and the rejected family members, that occurs almost exclusively in association with family separation or divorce, particularly where legal action is involved.

Parental alienation is distinct from the breakdown of a parent-child relationship due the actions of that same parent (e.g. abuse or neglect) - parental alienation classically involves one parent manipulating a child into rejecting the other parent.

Reconnect Families is a group of experienced therapists in the BC lower mainland who work with families where divorce and conflict has interrupted the parent/child relationship.

It says parental alienation can lead to the long-term, or even lifelong, estrangement of a child from one parent and other family members and, as a significant adverse childhood experience and form of childhood trauma, can result in significantly increased lifetime risks of both mental and physical illness.

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There are a number of symptoms that the child or children display when they are being negatively influenced by one parent to reject the other. The child exhibits these symptoms because he/she is feeling caught in the middle between the warring parents. Reconnect Families notes “The symptoms actually help the child to deal with their loyalty conflict by thinking of one parent as bad and unlikable.” The child may give irrational and illogical reasons for not wanting to visit the alienated parent, may reject presents and other forms of love and caring by the alienated parent. The child may be observed to use negative words and phrases about the alienated parent that do not reflect the child's experience or level of language development. The child also often experiences anxiety and other feelings like anger and sadness prior to, during and after visits with the alienated parent.

The child, parents and sometimes even extended family members may need to be included in the assessment and counselling as it is common for the whole family to take sides between the separated parents, thus reinforcing the child's beliefs and attitudes. Without counselling and mediation, the child will likely continue to react negatively to the alienated parent, damaging this relationship for years, sometimes for life. “The child in severe cases can develop symptoms of mental illness that plague them into adulthood. It is up to the parents to put aside their conflicts for the sake of the child.”

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Children’s Festival

By Jo Anne Malpass A Children’s Festival planned for May at Camp Grafton in Magna Bay aims to showcase the natural beauty of the camp and to increase awareness of the environment.

Along with its natural waterfront swimming area, Camp Grafton features acres of trees and creeks with trails and diverse plant life.

Everett Loberg is spearheading the festival. Several groups and organizations involved in such things as agriculture, forestry, conservation and horticulture have expressed interest in attending the event to provide information to children and their families about the opportunities available on the North Shuswap. He is also hoping to have a cultural exchange with a First Nations representative.

Last fall, 106 children attended Camp Grafton. The final date and details have not been finalized for the festival but will be in the May Kicker.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please call Everett Loberg at 250 833 2905.

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School News

By Jan Penner We would like to thank the community and The Hub for their recent donation to the school, from monies raised at the Chili Cook-off which took place during the winter festivities. The donation of $550 will be put to good use supporting costs associated with our cooking programs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

April 16th is the annual North Shuswap Talent Show. Auditions were held right after Spring Break and we are looking forward to a great show. We welcome friends and family to come and see the performances.

A Curriculum Night for parents will be held April 17th at Carlin. Please check school/district websites or call the school at 250-955-2214 for further information. Come and find out what the new curriculum has in store for your children!

The end of April and beginning of May our students will be participating in a gymnastics program. This is always a fun and challenging event and we would like to give PAC a great big THANKYOU for making it possible to bring

Shawnie and her crew in for the three days.

If you have a child or know of a child who will be 5 on or before December 31, 2019, please make sure they are registered for Kindergarten as soon as possible. We are currently making plans for Kindergarten Orientation and want to make sure we include everyone who will be joining us in September.

If you have not yet had a criminal record check done and would like to be involved with classes and students in any way, please contact the office for information and forms. Districts are becoming very strict about the checks as they help to ensure students are kept as safe as possible. We appreciate parent and community involvement more than we can say and thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

Lastly, thank-you to those drivers who are slowing down through the school zone. Recent visits from highway patrol have made us all more aware of both the school and residential zones in Celista. Slow down and help keep our children safe!

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Last Sunday of Lent: April 7 at 11:00

Special Easter Services Palm Sunday April 14 at 11:00 • •

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Remembering the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Shuswap style; with cedar boughs along with palms Includes Holy Communion

Friday Service, April 19 at 11:00 • • •

A reflective look at Holy Week Symbols, readings, and song Hot cross buns served after

Easter Sunday April 21 at 11:00 • •

A joyous celebration of the Easter mystery Special activities for children

Hot pot luck lunch each Sunday; ham provided on Easter Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 1-250-515-2502 Check out our website www.stdavidschurch.info

Here we are enjoying a fun evening in Mazatlán. Left to R- Connie Orr, Irene Anderson, Ron Buffel, Brenda Buffel, Pat Anderson, Tom Price. From Blake Point & Anglemont all the way to sunny Mazatlán, the Kicker joins the party!

Thrift Store Opening Wednesday, May 1 at 10:00-3:00 Donations can be dropped off after Monday April 22

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To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515

NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO - Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Sue at 250-5177240 (license #92155) • Coffeehouse - 3rd Sat. Oct to May. Set-up at 6pm. Doors open 7pm. Open mic at 7:30pm FMI Tatiana Speed - 778-985-5343 • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm.

• Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-517-7111 (from 2nd Wed in Sept to 2nd Wed in June) everyone welcome.

• Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm.

• Lions Club - meet 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Tues. of the month at 1pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm.

• Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250-679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Pig n’Whistle Show Apr 2019. Call Alison 250-955-2588 • Artists Group - Tuesdays 10am to 2pm. FMI Alison 250-955-2588 • Bridge Night - Wed 7 pm.

• Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032.

• Chess - Sat 2-4pm • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed, 1:30pm3:30pm. Sept - May • Crafts - Tues. morn 10am to 2pm. FMI Dolores 250-517-9618. Tues eve. 6pm -8pm FMI Cathy 403-465-1724 • Cribbage (drop-in)- Thurs 1-3pm • Dance Lessons - Wed. 7-8:30pm. FMI Tom & Connie 250-679-2166 • Fitness Classes - Mon-8:30am, Wed & Fri-9am, FMI Carmen@carmentayles.com • Rise N Shine Family Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 9-11am • Table Tennis - Mon & Thurs. 1pm-3pm. FMI Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm at pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Alternating Saturdays at Lakeview & Scotch Creek Fire Hall. 3-5pm.

• Neighbours Seniors Club - Wed. 12 to 3pm.

Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & fellowship. N.S. Christian Fellowship FMI Marion 250-679-2369 / Sherri 250-955-0036.

• NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall.

• NS Health Centre Society - Call Carol 250-3193088 or Kris 250-955-0383 for meeting information.

• Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek.

Every day at 9am. FMI Bonnie 250-371-7567

• The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to

hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join, contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php .SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon). Info 250-803-5206 • Probus Club of Copper Island - 2nd Thurs.10am (coffee, 9:30) at Cedar Heights Community Hall.

FMI Mike Murrell at 250-675-4495 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316.

• Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Wayne, 250-675-2616 • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-6755097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. 250-803-5206 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Community Hall and Reedman Gallery Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:15am - 3 pm. FMI Gail Boden; gailboden@telus.net • Blues Jam Session - 3rd Tues. 7pm, 250-675-2865 • Talana Twirlers - Mon. 6:30 -7:30pm (new dancers) & 7:30 to 9:30 (mainstream dancing) Nancy Alison 250-803-9096 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm.

• Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Oct - June, 7pm SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Blind Bay Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:15-12pm FMI 250-835-2351 or 778-490-5008 • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. All welcome!

• For a full list of adult and children’s events visit the library or check out their website.

EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec & June - Aug. 7:30pm. FMI Gaetane 675-2178 SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon: AA 7pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Tues: Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 9am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm • Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Snooker - 1pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm

or email kicker@kicker.ca

SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm.

Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 57)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm CHASE Fish & Game Club - 3rd Mon. 7:30pm at Chase Creekside Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, Thurs, minimal admission, concession, FMI 250-319-6302.

Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.)

• 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Mon - League Darts 7pm • Tues - Meat draw, 4-6:30 / Pool,3:30 / Fun darts • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • Thurs - Regular Crib (downstairs) 7pm / League Darts (upstairs) 7pm • Fri - Open 1pm to 8pm • Sat - Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed.

SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, noon (except July/ Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild - 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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Governance Training for Non Profits - April 6 at Quaaout Lodge. Informative workshop to assist your group to run a great meeting. manager@southshuswapchamber.com or phone: 250.515.3276 to register.

Jam Night - April 6, 8pm at the HUB. FMI (250) 955-2002.

NS First Responder Society AGM - Tues, April 9, 1 pm, N.S. Community Hall, Celista. FMI cm.nsbc@gmail.com Public welcome.

Lakeview Centre General Meeting - April 9, 2:30 pm. Cathy Semchuk will speak about “Your Neighbourhood Preparing for Emergencies” and developing social networks of support and camaraderie before disaster.

Spring Clean-Up - Lakeview Community Centre, Friday, April 12, 9 am. Lunch served.

Karaoke Night - April 12, 8pm at the HUB. FMI (250) 955-2002 Rise N Shine Family Breakfast - April 13, 9 - 11 am. Lakeview Centre. Sponsored by Right Choice Camps & Catering.

Taste! 2019, Guest Chef Dinner - April 13, Jack Sam’s Restaurant at Quaaout Lodge.

Celebrating regional food and beverage.

Annual Spring Clean-up at NS Community Hall on Sun., April 14, 9 am to 1pm.

Please come with rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, brooms and gloves. Help get the grounds ready summer. BBQ luncheon for all volunteers. Rain or shine.

Comedy Night - April 14 8pm, at the HUB. Bust a Gut with Lori Ferguson Ford & guest.

FMI (250) 955-2002 NS Community Hall AGM - Tuesday April 16 at 7pm. Please consider volunteering, we need you.

Celista Coffeehouse - NS Community Hall April 20. Coffee, treats and amazing music.

Doors open 7pm. Open mic 7:30. Feature is Jeremy Kneeshaw. Volunteer set up at 6pm.

Queen’s Birthday Celebration - Paul Filek Top 40/Alt Rock/Pop and The Great Imposters West. April 20, 8 pm at the Hub. FMI (250) 955-2002 Works in Glass Easter Egg Hunt - Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek.

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24th Biennial Pig & Whistle - Lakeview Centre Anglemont. Texas Plains theme.

Shows April 25, 27, 28, May 1, 3 and 4. Tickets at Ross Creek Store, Scotch Creek Market or call 250-955-0835 50/50 and Donation Jar - in support of Kerry Derkson. April 27 at The Hub from 2pm-6pm during Lions Meat Draw.

NS Chamber Meeting - April 29, 630 pm at The Hub. Bring own refreshments & appy Thrift Store Opening- Wed. May 1, 10am-3 pm. Drop off donations after April 22.

North Shuswap Roadside Clean-up - May 3 and 4. BBQ May 5. To register as a volunteer, call Charlotte (250) 517-8329.

SOUTH SHUSWAP South Shuswap Library - Whatchama-call-it Wednesdays Have a blast after school.

Vernon Science Centre, baby goat visit, dissecting owl pellets are some of the amazing programs. Register at NSSCR@live.ca or call 250-515-4682. Max 20. Easter Dragons Egg Making. Create a masterpiece with thumb tacks and nail polish! For children over 6 years old. Registration required max.15. April 6, 2pm. Early Years Fair April 15, 10am12pm. FMI 250- 675-4818. .

GT Dragonboat Society Registration Sat Apr 13 from 10-2pm, Blind Bay Village Grocer.

Sip Sip Hooray - Sorrento Elementary Annual FUN-Raising event. Sat. Apr 13, 6pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Comm Centre. Dinner/Dance, Silent Auction, games, raffle baskets, door prizes, cash bar.

Grant Writing Workshop - North & South Shuswap, April 16, 9am – Noon, Carlin Hall, 4051 Myers, Frontage Road, Tappen. Shuswap Community Foundation. FMI shuswapfoundation.ca Sorrento Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 21. 11am sharp. Sorrento Blind Bay Community Park.

Chocolate eggs & bunnies. Bring basket & design your Easter bonnet, Easter Bunny arrives by fire truck. Hot dogs & hot chocolate.

Dragonflies & Daffodils - Dinner & Dance Fundraiser April 27. 5pm. Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge. Shuswap Hospice & Canadian Cancer Societies. Auctions, door prizes, live music. Tickets Lindy’s Boutique, The Spa & SLE Office. FMI blindbaybunch@gmail.com Claude Bourbon in Concert - Sunday April 28 at 7:00 pm at Carlin Hall.

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For more South Shuswap events see the South Shuswap Scoop scheduled to deliver April 12 CHASE & AREA • Chase & District Fish & Game Meeting Mon. April 15, 7:30 pm at the Creekside Center. Shuswap Trail Alliance to present an overview on plans for area trails.

• Annual 3-D shoot - Chase and District Fish and Game Club Range May 11 & 12. Potluck dinner. FMI www.cdfgc.ca .

SALMON ARM & AREA • Equisdom Therapeutic Horsemanship Association - inaugural Open House, April 5, 1pm to 5pm, or April 6, 10am to 2pm, at 693 Mallory Road, Enderby. Opportunities for people with diverse abilities. RSVP to Karen 250-832-1596 or oms@tanchak.com • Enderby Oldtime Dance - April 5, 7 pm at the Enderby Drill Hall. Everyone welcome. International theme. Spring dance May.FMI Jim at 250 515-1176 • Shuswap Theatre Presents - Lend Me a Tenor - April 26 to May 11. FMI & tickets shuswaptheatre.com • 14th Annual Young Writers' Contest open - Eligible for entry: All students 5 - 18 in School Districts #22 and #83. Genres: Short Story, Poetry, Haiku. Deadline April 11.

Awards Day May 11. Entry details at www.shuswapassociationofwriters.ca/ kidswrite-young-writers-contest • Shuswap Storytellers gather on May 7 and June 4, 7 pm at Askews Uptown Community Room in Salmon Arm. Join us for an evening of listening and telling stories - it’s free. Info call Estelle at 250 546-6186 • Café Lit - Shuswap Association of Writers.

Fri., May 10, 7 to 10 pm. Balmoral Room, Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbour Front Drive NE. Meet and mingle with Word on the Lake festival presenters. Readings and musical entertainment. Open to the public. Refreshments, cash bar.

• Registration open for Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival now until April 30. Festival May 10-12. More details at http:// wordonthelakewritersfestival.com/ Follow us on FB and Twitter - #wolwriters

For more events in and around the Shuswap check out North Shuswap Events on Facebook or Shuswap Culture: http://shuswapculture.ca/ Event organizers can submit details admin@shuswapculture.ca

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SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 250-675-2449 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Lions Club.. Pat Anderson 250-955-2432 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 250.515.3276 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 or 250-955-0688 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 Blind Bay Garden Club…Susan 250-835-2351 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 Okanagan Regional Library..

South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 Chase - 250-679-8432 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS 5406 Lakeview Community Centre Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 ♦Hall Bookings ..Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION NS Community Association.. Tod Wilson 250-253-6253 Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 ♦Hall Bookings – Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 or Lynn - 250Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 679-4017 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay Stokes, 250-675-3306 trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman seymoursledding@gmail.com 250-955-6467 Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson – 250-517-9578 250-679-3693 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 Celista - Roy Philips - 250 - 804-3349 www.slams.ca Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-320-0768 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 250-832-4588 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ FIRST RESPONDERS https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ NS First Responders Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949  Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea shuswapvsar.org 1095, cm.nsbc@gmail.com Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca backacher@telus.net. Skmana Ski club .. skiskmana@gmail.com / ski-skmana.com Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 Ta’Lana Twirlers .. Nancy Alison 250-803-9096 HEALTH SERVICES Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 NS Health Centre Society.. Kris Jensen 250-955-0383 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400

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Puzzle 1 - Medium

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SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca

SERVICES

WE DELIVER

Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073

Get Your Firewood Now !!

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing • Hardy siding

• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails At the Centre in Scotch Creek Call Doreen to book appointment

250-320-4050

Brush with Greatness ainting

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Kyle Lessey

/ 250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier

Intuitive (Quantum) Healing Fresh Herbs * Plants * Original photos * greeting cards * Prints of Shuswap area * Workshops … and more

Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont Shuswap Piano Tuning and restoration call or text 250-517-7717

Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates Assured Quality General Contracting Interior Renovations Drywall/Paint/Tiles (250) 517-8172

Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat.

Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks.

250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds.

References available.

Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

SERVICES

Staff has criminal record checks Know your valuables are safe while your house is being cleaned Shuswap Lake Security Services Ltd. Call Denise 250-955-0617

SERVICES

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter

778-257-0572

Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

250-679-0001 ♦ Interior & Exterior Painting

24 HOUR SERVICE

♦ Spring Yard Cleanups & Yard Care We guarantee all our work & our rates are the most reasonable on the Shuswap.

TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435

Call today for a free quote 250-852-2298

Reading Tutoring

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS

Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing?

• Estate or Division of Family Assets?

• Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners

Linda Rightmire

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor Flexible Scheduling Spaces Limited 250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

(AACI, CRP)

DANCE FITNESS

A Blast for all Ages and Fitness Levels

Drop-ins Welcome

9:00 am-10 :00am Tu esdays & Th ursdays at Celista Hall

Julie Bradley 250-679-8502

We are the only licenced Security Company in the North Shuswap.

SAVE on INSURANCE by using our licensed company to do your weekly house checks Shuswap Lake Security Services Ltd. Call Denise 250-955-0617

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SERVICES ANGLEMONT CARPET CLEANING

Powerful Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning PRESSURE WASHING Pre-spray, Clean & Rinse Method Leaves no Residue

Call now for Free Estimate Bryan 250-517-8172 Junk Removal & Demolition 250-517-8172 Helping Hands Handyman projects around your home and yard, fencing, gardening, painting, staining etc. call Rob 250-517-9324

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Call Penny 250-299-3299 ----------------------------------------2012 Ford Focus in Scotch Creek. Nice, low km 6 speed auto 2.0L. Titanium trim, keyless entry/start, heated front seats, premium audio, dual-zone climate control, two USB ports, rearview camera, aluminum wheels, fog lamps, etc $11,000 OBO 250-649-8550 ----------------------------------------Proteus Home Gym, valued @ $340 new. Asking $175. OBO. 250-955-0534 ————————————— 1996 Shasta 31 ft 5th wheel.

17 ft pull out. Good condition.

Fully refurbished interior with pillow top king bed. 32 Inch flat screen, Pioneer Stereo. $8000 OBO. Mike 250-215-5051

Toni Gales

New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories.

Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431

250-428-1609

WANTED

Respite Care/Short or Long Term • Transport to Appointments • Overnight Care

HELP WANTED

We are seeking an individual, on a part-time basis, to add to our staff as a wine server in our tasting room.

• Must have experience dealing with the public, either in a lounge or in a retail operation.

• Experience with serving alcohol is an asset.

Our hours of operation are 10:30 to 5:30 and we are open seven days a week from May to the end of October.

Drop off resume or send to jake@celistawine.com No phone calls please.

Celista Estate Winery, 2319 Beguelin Road, Celista, BC. Chocolate Easter egg … anyone?

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park

Registered Health Care Aids help-n-hand.ca ~ Scotch Creek. BC

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Washing • Gutters • Yard Cleanup • Dump Runs Seniors discount

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is accepting applications for Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items.

250-577-3357, Pritchard

Looking for a good scratching behind my ears and a some loving cuddles!

seasonal employment for the following positions: (must have drivers license) • • • • • •

Day/Night Park Patrol Janitorial Gate office Grounds keepers Store / T-shirt painting Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals

Please send resumes to

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HELP WANTED Funkerbellies Is looking for a cleaner.

The position is for before or after opening hours.

To book an interview interested applicants should call 250-371-7003 Celista Cleaner required to clean vacation rental property Potential to make $50 per hour Must have own vehicle To book an interview interested applicants should call 250-371-7003

Sun Beach FunkerBellies Zorboratic

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Full time & Part time positions available Please e-mail or call Corinne corinne@sunbeach.ca 250-833-6632

HELP WANTED Cashiers Assistant Cook Prep Cook Food safe & experience an asset Please submit resume at Ross Cr. Country Store, 6929 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Magna Bay or email to rosscr@cablelan.net Summer Cleaners Wanted Saturdays/Sundays/Some midweek work. North Shuswap & Blind Bay areas. Students OK. Vehicle is a bonus. Top dollar paid. Contact Jay Simpson: info@AShuswapHoliday.com

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HELP WANTED Cleaners required to clean vacation rental properties.

“GREAT EARNING POTENTIAL” Must have own vehicle.

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RESORT HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED House Cleaners & Security Guards needed for summer $16-$18/hr (depending on qualifications) Call Denise 250-955-0617

VACATION RENTALS

GOOD PAY! P/T General Helper Grounds-keeping and misc.

Saturdays plus occasional weekday

P/T Cleaners

Saturdays plus occasional weekday

Equipment & supplies provided We appreciate reliability & quality results.

Energetic retired adults welcome!

Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080 Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca

STUDENTS or ALL OTHERS LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK We would love to hear from you if you would like to join our team of happy housekeepers. We are a lakefront resort that takes great pride in their workers.

We will gladly train you and pay you well for your time spent here mostly on Saturdays throughout the summer. We are ready to hire you asap if possible.

Please call Patti at 250-955-2525 or send us an email at stivesresortonshuswap@gmail.com

VACATION RENTALS

CABIN RENTALS 2319 Beguelin Road, Celista On the North Shore of Shuswap Lake Deluxe Cabin - $189 per night Three Rustic Cabins $95 per night Minimum 3 night stay Prices are for two people Extra person $25

Starting May long weekend One block to lake Email: kim@celistawine.com

Buy one night, Get one FREE !

Fully Equipped Lakefront Condos Fireplaces / Games Room

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Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

MOVING SALE Moving Sale – April 20 to 26, noon to 5pm in Celista. Dining room suite, bedroom suite and extras, small fridge, oak TV Cabinet, furniture chairs, metal detector, riding tractor, bush blade, weed wacker utility trailer, chain saws, chopped saw with stand, downrigger (new), lifejackets/ water tube, tow ropes and more.

Call 604-944-3112 or 250-955-0064

CAR CLUB Car Club - Join today 1949-59 Ford Mercury Association 614-905-2151 association.fordmerc@gmail.com

FOR RENT

TRAINING

Newly renovated 2 bedroom home for rent in Anglemont. Near lake & Ross Creek Store. Available May1st. $1100/ month unfurnished or $1200 furnished. References and damage deposit required. Pets negotiable. Call or email Sandra 778-580-5661 shuswapescape@shaw.ca ----------------------------------------Room for rent everything included except food. Access to Hot tub $450.00 Anglemont 778-773-8774

C.O.R.E. Course, Chase May 4 & 5, Cost $140.00. Course Exams & BCWF fee included to Pre register call Ivan 250-679-2758

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Semi retiree moving to North Shuswap ns-np looking to rent.

Open to most options Eugine 780-268-5477 Looking to rent long term but am open to short term. Currently in need of a pet friendly house for rent for my family of 3 preferably in the North Shuswap area but will go further if necessary. If you have any information please contact Kristy at 709-638-5042

P.A.L. Canadian Firearm Safety Course, April 13 & 14 9-5. Cost $120.00 Register with Ivan in Chase 250-679-2758

Full set of marbles.

Last seen the night befoe I had my first kid. If you find them, please text me at 250-955- 55555 because I haven’t been able to answer an incoming phone call to have a real conversation since 2012

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OBITUARIES 1925 -2019 Gordon was born in Brighton, England on April 30th 1925 and passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Sunday, March 10th, 2019.

Gordon was a Veteran and served on minesweepers as an electrician in the Royal Navy, during WWII. After the war, Gordon arrived in Edmonton, Alberta after crossing Canada by train from the Port of St John N.B. Upon arrival, he was immediately hired by Alberta Government Telephones (AGT) where he was employed as a telephone engineer until his retirement in 1981. Here he met and married Norma Fowler and raised two daughters, Sandra and Frances. In the early 1960s, the family started camping in the Shuswap. Gordon later built a home near the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek where he eventually lived full time until 2014 when he moved to Salmon Arm. A natural born engineer, he could always be counted on to fix just about anything. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Norma, brother Mervyn and sister Jean. He is survived by daughters Sandra (Harry Welton) and Frances.

The family would like to thank the medical professionals at the Shuswap Lake and Vernon Jubilee Hospitals for their excellent end of life care. The family would also like to especially thank Ria van Zeeland for her friendship and care during the last 2 years of Gordon's life at Ackerview Guesthouse.

In respect for Dad’s wishes Cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

Share condolences and memories online through Gordon’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

Zoë Evelyn Young

March 30, 1921 March 19, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother/grandmother/great grandmother Zoë Young Zoë was born in York, England in 1921. She served in the British army with the Auxiliary Territorial Service, Claims Division from 1942 to 1945. She met Douglas Young in England in July of 1945 and then came to Canada as a war bride to be reunited with him.

They moved to Mission, BC and were there until 1960. From there they moved to Shuswap Lake where they stayed until 1988. Zoë was secretary at North Shuswap School in Celista for 22 years. In 1988, she and Doug moved to Summerland, BC. Zoë moved from her house to a condo and finally to Summerland Seniors Village where she spent her final years.

Zoë was a kind, happy person with a lovely personality that made her very many friends over the years. She also had a great love for animals, especially golden retrievers. We, as her family, are so fortunate to have had her in our lives for almost 98 years. We will greatly miss her physical presence but she will forever be in our hearts.

Zoë was predeceased by her husband, Doug Young, in 1992 and her son-in-law Rick Rorison, in 2015. She is survived by her children: son Gordon (Dianne) Young of Summerland, BC, daughter Judie Rorison of Kamloops, BC, and son Jim (Susan) Young of Chase, BC; grandchildren Carol (Sean) Hunt of Penticton, BC, Brian Young of Summerland, BC, Christie Peters (Ashley Leroux) of Calgary, AB, Michael (Ashley) Rorison of Kamloops, BC, and Kellie (Cory) Wood of Kamloops, BC; as well as numerous great grandchildren.

Zoë’s Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 (ironically it would have been her 98th birthday) at 11:00 a.m. at Providence’s Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Ave., Summerland, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752.

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OBITUARY

Our dear uncle, John William Dalin, left us on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

He had no children of his own, but nothing was more important to him than family. He loved his 23 nieces and nephews, their spouses, and extensive offspring and they loved him. Amazingly, he remembered the names of all 50 great-nieces and nephews and most of their children as well.

William, Will, or Bill, as he was known, was a tremendous athlete, playing baseball, badminton and tennis. He was recognized as a formidable opponent in badminton circles across Canada.

In 1977, at age 49, William won the Canadian National Championship Badminton Senior Men’s Singles. A year later, he won the Canadian National Masters Men’s Singles, a feat that had not been done in successive years before. He also won the Canadian Mixed Doubles in 1978, partnered with Joyce Jones.

The full list of his tournament championships is too lengthy to list. He was, however, inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements.

Will was a fierce competitor who loved to win, but he was also the ultimate gentleman. He started playing badminton when he was 14 years old in the North Shuswap community hall. He went on to teach many of his nieces and nephews the love of racquet sports, even building his own tennis court and badminton hall on brother Chris’s property in Celista where most of us learned to play.

Uncle Will was born on his parents’ homestead in Celista, B.C. on Sept. 11, 1927. He was the third of four boys in a family that started with three girls. He was the last surviving member of his beloved family, predeceased by Elsie, Annie, Winnie, Dan, Karl, and Chris. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Paul) and Mildred, who remained dear friends to the end.

For children, his Celista home was a joy to visit. They were either directed to his full candy dish or taken outside to his garden where he would pull new carrots, brush off the dirt and hand them over. Adults were treated to his warm hospitality and intelligent conversation, interspersed with the jokes he so enjoyed telling.

He was a man who connected with people from all walks of life. All you needed was a sense of humour.

He had impeccable comedic timing, impersonation abilities, and a quick wit. He loved to sing and also learned the accordion as an adult, to the delight of children who danced while he played.

Will was known as Bill to his railroad union brothers. He was a proud employee of CP Rail for more than 40 years. He started as a fireman and then was a locomotive engineer. Railroaders had a unique and close relationship and it was important to him to stay connected even after his retirement. He was an active member of the CP Rail Pensioners, faithfully attending meetings right up to his death. He served as president and vice president for many years.

He was a strong supporter of the CCF and NDP, but he had no rancour for people with different political views.

Will learned a love of cards on the homestead and was a skilled bridge and crib player. Later, he extended that into poker. He was a regular at the casino, but always brilliantly knowing his limit. He is one of the few who can say he won more than he lost. The dealers in Kamloops and in Silver Reef will miss his quiet presence at their table.

He fished from spring to late fall, heading out in his aluminum fishing boat long before any other fisher was stirring. In the fall, he went on an annual hunting trip, often with a brother or nephew (in-laws too) in tow. More than the hunt itself, he revelled in building a rough lean-to for cover, conjuring up meals on a cookstove, and the card games around a fire.

He lived a joyous and full life, travelling to many parts of the world for badminton competitions or to watch ball games. He believed in community, serving on the North Shuswap cemetery committee and then on the North Shuswap Historical Society where his fabulous memory was so valuable in preserving photos and stories of pioneers.

Uncle lived independently in his home on the shores of the Shuswap Lake until a year ago when he went into Parkside Assisted Living in Chase. Thank you to the Parkside team for the loving care they provided Uncle Will, as they worked so hard to keep him at home. He had a wonderful year with them.

Goodbye, uncle, you were everything a person should be, truly a good man with a fantastic sense of humour and a most loving heart.

St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 S-A Rd, Celista www.stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith  Sunday, 11am North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek - 250-955-2545 www.nscfchurch.org  Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday Pastor Lloyd Peters Shuswap Community Church Sorrento Campus  Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendaele Rd. 250.835.4004

Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake

Blind Bay  Sunday, 11: 15 am Chase  Sunday, 9:00 am

10:30 am Sunday Worship SASCU Rec. Center Rm. 101 (west side) Phone for Information 250-675-3841 or 250-832-5908 e-mail: sotv.lcc@gmail.com

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Working Together To Prevent Crime North Shuswap Library

Road Maintenance

Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

Ministry Contact

250-955-8198 Open: Tues Noon - 5, Wed & Fri 11 - 4, Sat 11 - 4

3867 Squilax-Anglemont Rd.

Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

Anglemont Waterworks

Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

1-250-503-3664

TRANSFER STATION Scotch Creek Seymour Arm

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

Closed Statutory Holidays

Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221

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Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

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• April 5/6 - Swiss Steak • April 12/13 - Baby Back Ribs

• April 19 - Turkey Dinner • April 26/27 - Meatloaf

All dinners come with salad, dessert, buns or garlic bread

• Hot Food Takeout • Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner • Pizza • Groceries • Frozen Meals To-Go

• Gas/Boat gas • Diesel • Propane • Laundromat • Lotto

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