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North Shuswap Incorporation Study under Way Submitted by Jay Simpson After years and years of talk, way too many to remember, the North Shuswap is finally having a preliminary study done to try to determine if there is any opportunity to become an incorporated community.

Basically this comes down to determining the amount of tax revenue that is generated from the various areas of the North Shuswap versus the money spent providing the current level of services to our areas. Does the revenue balance with the expense? More?

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How do similar mu- nicipalities fare, and what are their budgets? If we spend

a lot more here than the tax base can support, then there is no need to look further, it can't be done.

TRUE Consulting has been hired and has begun the process of data collection. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board has agreed to provide some staff time to help prepare required information, though it does “not feel incorporation is a feasible or realistic option at this time" (see June Kicker). Without the study however, we will never know all the details. And if indeed the study shows it's not viable, a lot of talk will be put to bed for a while.

The next meeting of the Incorporation Feasibility Study Group is on August 8 at 1:00 pm in the Celista Community Hall.

Interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Stay tuned.

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With our favourite topic of discussion being the weather, we have had a lot to talk about this spring and summer. On some days, the “if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes” saying has been true.

People have been grumbling a little bit about the cooler, rainy days but after last year’s fires and the ones in the spring, especially Fort McMurray, people are a little more accepting of having their outdoor plans changed by the weather.

The definite upside is the fire danger in the area. At the end of July, fire danger was rated as low or very low for all the Kamloops Fire Centre (KFC) and there were no active fires.

KFC covers south central BC from Blue River in the north to the US border in the south and from Bridge River in the west to Monashee Mountains in the east. Even in northern BC, the rating at the end of July was moderate, with one small pocket of extreme.

This time last year, the danger was high to extreme and we were under a full fire ban. BC endured a major wildfire season that saw aggressive fire activity and an above-average number of wildfires and hectares burned, causing significant impacts on people and communities throughout the province.

Last year, six large fires in the KFC caused evacuation alerts and/or orders. There were 1,858 fires in BC burning 280,605 hectares and costing $277M. Throughout the season 1,144 homes were evacuated due to wildfires. Over 50 structures were destroyed by many fires throughout the province, with major losses at Puntzi

Lake in the Caribou and Rock Creek in KFC. So far this season, which started April 1, there have been 545 fires in BC with 197 of them in the Prince George District, burning 93,596ha with 91,011ha in Prince George Centre, mostly from two large fires in April. In the KFC, there have been 95 fires, burning 241ha.

Even with a low rating, fire may still start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper fuel layers. As a precaution, there is an open fire ban except for campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or less) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

So what are the experts predicting for the rest of the summer? The Farmer’s Almanac shows a continued mixed bag for August, ranging from sunny and hot for part of it and showers and cool for other weeks, with precipitation 40 mm above average.

Aug 1-7: Sunny, hot; Aug 8-15: Scattered showers, cooler; Aug 16-23: Sunny with a few showers and turning warm; Aug 24-31: Showers, cool.

With the end of a near-record El Niño, conditions are now expected to be "neutral" with a 55-60% chance of La Niña during the fall and winter 2016-17. The opposite of the warm El Niño event, the coastal waters off BC tend to be cool. In a La Niña winter, the Canadian air temperature (especially west of Quebec) tends to be below normal, while the precipitation in southern Canada tends to be above normal. Southern BC tends to receive more snow.

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Kickin’ back with Larry Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’

(North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Tel: 250-955-2567 Cell: 250-517-9578 Email: LMorgan@csrd.bc.ca

Property Tax Summary – Area F The final 2016 property tax summaries by area with information on rates from the Surveyor of Taxes will be posted on the CSRD website. Total taxes collected by the Province of BC from Area F for 2016 are $8,024,442. The province takes $3,928,982 for provincial school tax, provincial rural tax and police tax and also charges the CSRD a 5% collection fee of $170,887.

The total sent to the CSRD from Area F is $3,485,369 for items including General Government and Electoral Area Administration - $367,526, Area F Parks - $339,003, Development Services - $221,810, Grants-in-aid $124,600, solid waste recycling $99,929 and Economic Development $81,188.

Taxes collected in specified areas include $756,701 for Fire Protection and $63,588 for building inspection.

Parcel tax items for all properties in Area F collect $46,805 for Shuswap Watershed Council and $39,310 for liquid waste management. $605,800 is collected through parcel tax in the Anglemont Waterworks area and $52,000 from Saratoga Waterworks users.

Some tax collected by the CSRD goes to other agencies including $597,395 to the Thompson Regional Hospital District and $242,481 to the Okanagan Regional Library. For a full list of tax items, see the CSRD website.

Parcel Taxes on Foreshore Leases The CSRD has recently had a number of inquiries regarding taxation of foreshore leases. In 2015, BC Assessment was advised by their legal counsel that "leased" foreshore parcels needed to be assessed separately from the up-

land parcels because of differing ownership and tenure. BC Assessment sent letters to effected property owners in early December 2015, advising that a separate assessment notice for their foreshore parcel would be sent. Prior to this change, the total value of both parcels of land was included on one assessment notice.

The Board received a letter from the Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association saying “BC Assessment and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development indicated that the overall assessed value would not change since the value of the dock and foreshore area occupied would be subtracted from the waterfront property value.

This would result in no net tax increase when mil rates are calculated. The problem is that each folio attracts parcel taxes.

We believe that the collection of parcel taxes on docks is unfair and amounts to double taxation on waterfront properties. We are asking that the CSRD remove the parcel taxes applied to folios associated with docks and foreshore improvements.”

With Area F Director Larry Morgan and District of Sicamous Terry Rysz against, the Board voted to follow the recommendation of staff to not make any changes to the parcel tax bylaws.

The staff memo said “By their very nature, parcel taxes are administratively burdensome, and upon discussion with the GIS department and other staff, it was noted that there is no easy way to determine which foreshore leases are held by adjacent upland owners short of looking individually at each and every (Continued on page 5)

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foreshore parcel along any waterway within the CSRD. This would require significant additional resources.

Property taxes are in place to provide uniformity and fairness to the taxpayers. The Board will need to consider whether it is fair to exempt specific types of parcels (that have a separate folio number) from the parcel tax, and the implications such an exemption will have not only on staff work load, but also on the parcel tax paid by all other property owners.”

Logging Near Residential Areas The Board will write a letter to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to request that the community consultation process for logging near residential areas be updated/improved and provisions be put in place to support rural residents when logging is close to residential areas.

Area Roads In meetings with MLA Greg Kyllo, JPW Road Maintenance and senior managers of the Ministry of Transportation, Director Morgan has thanked them for repaving the Squilax-Anglemont but has also raised the issue of road conditions on Line 17 and in Anglemont Estates, both in need of repaving or repairs.

Vacation Rentals Guiding Principles In response to an April 8, 2016 letter from Minister Fassbender of the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development regarding the 'sharing economy' for transportation and accommodation services, Development Services staff has prepared a Vacation Rental Guiding Principles Sheet for consideration, which will be forwarded for the Ministry's consideration when contemplating new regulations for the vacation rental industry. CSRD Directors and staff will also consider the principles of this sheet when developing or amending bylaws or policies, or in the development of a simplified permit process.

DFO – No resources to Respond to Referrals An email was received from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans saying it no longer has resources to provide comments for development referrals.

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pliance with the applicable legislation.

Advisory Planning Commission Amendment The Board adopted amendments to the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) Bylaw to provide clarity on the roles of APC members and CSRD staff.

These include providing clarity on the APC Chair, Vice-chair and secretary’s roles in respect of preparation of the Agenda and notification of applicant, CSRD staff, Electoral Area Director or Alternate Director of the time, date and place of the meeting. APC members will receive additional training regarding the amendments.

Amendments to the Bylaw will include: • Provision for the Board to appoint members to the APC when the number of members is low.

• Consultation with CSRD staff and the Area Director or Alternate Director prior to scheduling APC meetings.

• Increasing the timing of the posting of the Public Notice and Agenda from 24 hour to 72 hours prior to the APC meetings.

• Requests for CSRD Development Services staff attendance at APC meetings to be made by the Chair of the APC or Electoral Area Director, and approved by the Manager or Team Leader of Development Services.

ALR Application The Board recommended approval of an Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Application for Subdivision within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) for applicants Neil and Karl Bischoff on Bischoff Road in Magna Bay. The owners would like to subdivide the property into two parcels (31.1 ha and 34.2 ha) to help facilitate estate planning. This property is partially within the ALR and the proposed subdivision is not along the ALR boundary. Approval of the ALC is required. If the application is approved by the ALC the owners would need to make an application to subdivide under Section 514 of the Local Government Act (subdivision for a relative), as the proposed parcel sizes do not meet the minimum parcel size of the Agricultural Zone of Magna Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 800.

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RCMP News Single Vehicle Accidents On June 22 at 2:45 am, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 in Pritchard. A witness stated the subject vehicle had been travelling at approximately 150 km/h when it passed him.

The driver of the subject vehicle stated he had had a mechanical malfunction which caused him to lose control and crash into the concrete barricade; however, he had been issued a speeding ticket in Salmon Arm about one hour before the collision. The driver was issued another violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act, and his vehicle

was towed. The driver had no injuries, and alcohol was not a fac250-679-3221 tor in the collision.

On June 23, Chase CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 RCMP attended a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 1, east of Chase. A witness who was driving a transport truck westbound stated the driver of the car tried to pass his truck at the end of the passing lane at the top of Jade Mountain. When the lane ran out, the driver of the car was forced to move into the oncoming lane while another transport truck approached. The oncoming truck managed to avoid a collision, and the car spun onto the eastbound shoulder, balanced on the edge of the shoulder at the top of a steep embankment.

The driver of the car confirmed the witness’s recounting of the incident, and was issued a violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act. The car was towed from its location. Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

On July 1st at 7:15 am, Chase RCMP received from Emergency Health Services a complaint of a single vehicle rollover collision with two injuries on Abbott Road in Seymour Arm. BC Ambulance was called to (Continued on page 7)

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provide a helicopter for transport of the 53 year old female driver to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

The male passenger refused treatment at the scene. Witnesses stated that the driver and passenger were both intoxicated. The investigation is continuing.

On July 5 at 11:00 am, Chase RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Barnhartvale Rd and Hwy 97 in Monte Lake. The female driver stated she lost control of her vehicle and it came to rest across the lanes of traffic. A nearby resident used a front end loader to remove the vehicle from the travelling lanes. There were no injuries in the collision, and alcohol and drugs were not factors in the incident.

On July 9 at 4:50 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision in the 7500 block of Squilax-Anglemont Road.

The male driver of a Dodge car stated that he had caught the soft shoulder of the road and was pulled into the ditch.

BC Ambulance and the fire department attended the scene as well. The driver was transported to Salmon Arm hospital as a precaution.

Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors in the collision.

Hit & Run On June 22 at 12:40 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a complaint of hit-and-run in the 3800 block of SquilaxAnglemont Road in Scotch Creek. The complainant stated that while his vehicle was parked in front of a local business, a pick-up truck backed into his car. The passenger, an older male, got out of the truck and looked at the extensive damage, then

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got into the truck and left the scene. An investigation was conducted, and through the use of video surveillance, it was determined that the pick -up had plates from another vehicle, and the male owner was identified and located.

He admitted to misuse of the plates, and to hitting the car.

The male was issued violation tickets for “no insurance” and “fail to stop after collision with unattended vehicle”.

Thefts On June 27, Chase RCMP received a report that sometime over the weekend someone entered the secured compound of a local heavy equipment dealer in the 100 block of Shuswap Ave and stole a CAT excavator and trailer. The lock on the fence gate had been tampered with, and the investigation is continuing. The vehicle identification number on the excavator is “CAT3035ETRKY02971”, and the vehicle identification number of the flat deck trailer is “5JW1U1828D1074300”.

On July 5 at 11:45 am, Chase RCMP responded to a complaint of theft of licence plate (BC #UST13C) from a boat trailer at the boat launch at Memorial Park in Chase.

The boat trailer had been parked there for three days, and the owner returned to discover the plate gone.

There were no witnesses to the theft, and no suspects have been identified at this time.

90 Day Prohibitions On June 28 at about 1:15 pm, Chase RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver travelling westbound on Highway 1 near Chase. The suspicious vehicle, a white GMC pick-up truck, was (Continued on page 8)

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stopped by police officers, and an impaired driving investigation was begun. The driver’s breath sample showed that he had sufficient alcohol in his blood to receive a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, and he was also arrested for driving while prohibited.

The pick-up truck was impounded.

On June 28 at 7:30 pm, Chase RCMP received a complaint of a possible impaired driver parked in the 100 block of Shuswap Ave in Chase. The complainant stated that he could smell liquor on the breath of the man behind the wheel of the pick-up truck. Police officers attended and stopped the pick-up truck as it pulled onto Highway 1. An impaired driving investigation was begun, and the driver’s breath sample showed that he had sufficient alcohol in his blood to receive a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The pick-up truck was impounded.

Theft from Vessel On July 10th, at 10:30 am, Chase RCMP received a complaint of theft from a vessel moored at a dock in the 2900 block of SquilaxAnglemont Road. The complainant stated that the wake board tower had been stolen from his boat.

The tower was valued at $3,000.

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witnesses to the theft, and no suspects have been identified at this time.

Vehicle Collisions On July 11, at 11:00 am, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle collision involving a transport truck and small car on Highway 1 at the Squilax -Anglemont Road intersection. The male driver of the loaded transport truck had been heading westbound on Highway 1, and intended to turn left onto SquilaxAnglemont Road. He believed he had had enough time to complete the turn across the oncoming lane as traffic approached. The nearest oncoming vehicle, a Honda Accord, was not able to slow in time and struck the passenger side of the truck. BC Ambulance attended the scene and released the female driver of the Accord with no injuries.

The driver of the truck was issued a violation ticket for driving without due care.

Alcohol and drugs were not factors in this incident.

On July 15, Chase RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover collision in the 200 block of Highway 1 near Squilax. The male driver of a transport truck stated that an oncoming car crossed the centre line and forced him to the right shoulder where he was unable to make the correction back to his lane. The truck was drawn into the ditch.

There were no witnesses to the incident, and the driver was taken to hospital as a precaution. No charges resulted from the incident, and (Continued on page 9)

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alcohol and drugs were not factors.

On July 16 at 12:00 am, Chase RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision of a transport truck at Highway 1 and Squilax-Anglemont Road. The truck had struck a rock wall and was blocking highway traffic. The male driver and passenger were not injured. Investigation showed that the driver had been travelling too fast for a curve, and the driver oversteered, causing the truck to go out of control. The driver was issued a ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act, and the truck was towed from the scene. Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

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single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Squilax-Anglemont Road in Lee Creek. The female rider of the motorcycle had been the last in a group of three bikes headed eastbound, when two dogs ran out into her path. She attempted to swerve around them, and lost control of the motorcycle.

The dogs and their owner were identified and located, and confirmed the rider’s version of events. The rider received medical care at the scene, and no offences under the Motor Vehicle Act were noted. Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

Anyone with information regarding any of these incidents is requested to call Chase RCMP at 250-6793221 or Crimestoppers.

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By Cheryl Bradstock Little River Boatworld, "First on the Shuswap" since 1966. Celebrating 50 years!

Garth and Cheryl Bradstock have been the proud owners/operators for the past 16 years. We continue to do our best to carry on the tradition of superior customer service. We try to provide a fun, safe and enjoyable work environment for our staff so they can be at their best to assist our customers with all their boating needs.

Little River Boatworld is a fully integrated marine dealership located on Shuswap Lake and the Trans Canada Highway in Sorrento. Our customer base is from all over BC, Alberta and beyond. We have sold boats into northern Saskatchewan and even the western part of the United States. We sell new and used boats, service all makes and models, and have a fully stocked parts and accessory department. We moor 200 boats and store boats for winter inside buildings to protect them from the elements.

Our detail shop can bring any boat back to life with a cut polish, wax and full interior clean. We like to support other business in the Shuswap area and work with many different local companies and trades for upholstery and canvas repairs, custom builds as well as fibreglass and welding experts. Our gas dock is busy all summer long; we are open 7 days a week from April 1st to October 31st.

Our Toyshop is stocked with a great selection of water toys, (wake and surf boards, tubes, skis etc.) life

jackets, clothing, Nautical décor, safety equipment and accessories.

We receive a lot of compliments from our customers about our selection of men’s and ladies wear.

We employ our staff year round so they can enjoy a secure career with us and our customers can enjoy consistent quality customer service.

Most of our staff have been with us from the beginning and are proud to be a part of this successful Marina and Boat Dealership. We truly love where we live and work, it’s "Paradise".

Garth and Cheryl recently sold the business to Mr. Sean Huang, a Vancouver resident who has a background in development and a passion for the lake and boating. This change in ownership will not affect the business or the long term service provided to the community as Garth and Cheryl will continue to run the company as if it’s their own. Our staff members are excited and we will continue to provide our community with the same level of superior customer service that our customers have always expected of us.

Over the next several months Sean will be assembling a local development team to work with Garth and Cheryl to assist with plans for upgrades and to develop an expanded vision of Little River Boatworld. We are really excited to make boating better on Shuswap Lake for the next 50 years.

The Kicker appreciates the advertising support from Little River Boatworld. Wishing you continued success for the next 50 years.

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Local Government In my last article I wrote that our local government spent a total of $28,205,212 in 2015. This is big business but what kind of business?

The closest thing I could find on the web page to a mission statement was in the message from the Chair “The Columbia Shuswap Regional District as your Local Government is committed to providing the best Regional Governance possible.”

To me this comes across as a well-intentioned, honorable goal that is lacking in specifics.

Private sector businesses all share the common goal of profitability selling goods and services in a competitive environment. If the Chief Executive Officer can’t meet the profitability goal either they get fired or the company goes under. The Board’s responsibility is to hire the right people, set the strategic direction, and establish operational policies to try to prevent the latter from happening.

On the other hand, our local government’s total revenues of $28,205,212 come from the pockets of taxpayers. They operate a monopoly with no competition and essentially provide prepaid services where the hard tests of market demand and profitability don’t exist.

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help businesses succeed so we can all pay more taxes.

This has a trickle down effect on individuals who work at those businesses by providing more employment opportunities, stable employment, and more money so they can pay more taxes too.

One area that should be considered is having our local government board meet more frequently than once a month. This would help re-zonings and variances move along quicker.

If for example a property owner needed a variance to get a building permit, a quicker turnaround would help get his general contractor spending his money faster on materials and trades generating more profit and employment and more taxes.

The local government board to the west meets twice a month and I’m sure that is a factor in why required board approvals are quicker there.

Another potential area of improvement would be for the board to delegate as much decision making authority as possible to staff.

Delegating floodplain exemptions to the Manager of Development Services is a good start but much more can be done. For example, having the board decide if a new dock, that has already gone through an extensive approval process with the province, is too big seems to be a waste of the board’s time. Interestingly, the development permit process (Continued on page 12)

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allows staff to make this decision now.

Another thing to consider is having development staff publicly release actual turn around times for various permits. It would not only help staff focus on results and areas requiring improvement, but it would also give a well run organization the opportunity to demonstrate to the public (taxpayers) what a good job they are doing. This was discussed with the Chief Administration Officer at a Chamber sponsored public meeting in 2010 but there has been no action to date.

Scotch Creek Scotch Creek was once the centre of activity in the North Shuswap. We’ve all seen the decline in services and the decline in the appearance of the community since the not so perfect storm of the 2008 global meltdown and the prior work of a couple of really marginal developers.

Don’t get me wrong, Scotch Creek has also seen some responsible development in recent years. Caravans West has matured into a wonderful community.

The same developer built Morgan and Jordan Roads that as they build out, are also turning into a great neighbourhoods. Both Bayside and the Estates development at Captains Village are looking really good. The original Park Store developer is now completing the Toys for Boys storage strata that is filling a real need for toy storage that is important to a recreational community.

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Hats off to the other people who are trying to make a difference. Supervalu, Esso, Century 21 Realty, Captains Village, Scotch Creek Cottages, the R & R Resort, Hwy 446 Repair, Brentwood Patio Covers, Destree Landscaping, Shuswap Septic, Triton Docks, Shuswap Lake Security, Jimco Towing, Yummies, and Ecotreats are all active Chamber members and are making a difference. Each of these businesses provides employment in Scotch Creek and valuable services to visitors.

Scotch Creek and the whole North Shuswap also benefit from the work the Health Centre Society has done. To all the volunteers, thank you very much. The Chamber welcomes the new executive director Gail McNeil-Oliver who will help move this organization to the next level. The Society now owns the clinic, has a healthy war chest to support the ongoing quest for a resident doctor, and in the meantime has negotiated for 14 weeks of locum services which will see a doctor in Scotch Creek every second week this summer. Despite the healthy war chest, the society is facing some pretty hefty costs for head hunter fees, signing bonuses for doctors, and administration costs. As a result, fund raising continues.

The Friday Night Live concerts are also a welcome addition for locals and tourists. They provide an evening of live music, food and (Continued on page 13)

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enjoyment.

Unfortunately, despite the efforts of those mentioned above, growth in Scotch Creek is stagnant and as a result, some of the closed businesses may never reopen. My personal belief is that the cause is threefold; the global meltdown of 2008, a couple of questionable past developers, and a local government that is too restrictive.

We have the 4 major developments in Scotch Creek that are stalled. One used to be a busy campground that brought visitors to Scotch Creek and local businesses. Now they all sit vacant waiting for market conditions to improve and for financially viable servicing options.

No one can change market conditions but our local government can affect the financial viability of sewer and water servicing.

First, the zoning for Scotch Creek/Lee Creek only allows new lots less than 1.0 hectare (2.47 acres) in size if they are connected to community water and sewer. It further defines community systems as having a minimum of 50 lots connected. The net result is no small 5 or 10 lot subdivisions that would incrementally grow the community.

So it’s the big guys only and it’s back to the 4 stalled developments. They are the most likely to proceed with starting community water and sewer that others can tie into. It is the cost of off-site work that is the killer.

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ers that might. A Development Cost Charge bylaw might help. It would allow developers to invest in the expensive off-site works and bank development cost charge credits for future phases of their developments. There are probably other mechanisms that could also work. This will require a change in mind set of our local government from “let’s write restrictive rules so nothing can go wrong (by making sure nothing happens at all)” to “let’s try to facilitate growth by working with developers to make it happen.”

I’m also dismayed by how our road system looks.

My truck’s alignment appreciates the new road surfacing but it’s from the new edge of pavement out on both sides that is discouraging. The same overgrown shoulders, trees growing in ditches, poor drainage, unsafe shoulders, and accumulation of winter sand looks terrible and is a serious safety concern for cyclists and pedestrians. Our car suffered a damaged rim at Thompson Bluff 8 years ago after getting forced onto the shoulder and into the pot holes. They look exactly the same today.

With the balance of Squilax Anglemont being repaved this fall with an overlay, at least the shoulders will need to be done and the vegetation removed so that section will be a lot safer.

If we all pull together as a community and with the help of our local government, I believe we can bring vitality back to Scotch Creek.

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Fire News Scotch Creek/Lee Creek

By Chief Mike Engholm Well it’s hard to believe that we are past the midpoint of July already, and I hope that everybody is having a great time this summer.

For me, it doesn’t seem like summer in the Shuswap has even started. Even though I am enjoying the cooler damper weather we are experiencing, from a firefighting point of view, I know that it will not take very long for it to heat up and dry out, to ramp up the fire danger rating.

Understanding the possible threats from interface and wildfires that we are faced with on the North Shuswap, I encourage everyone to take the precautions of being fire smart. Just doing some simple measures around your home and property can make a world of difference when disaster strikes. Removing the dead fuel load adjacent to your structures, removing the ladder fuels (low branches on trees that are touching the ground), overhanging branches, cleaning out the roof gutters and clearing away any leaf litter will help reduce the potential impact

on your property.

A Fire Smart Homeowners Manual gives lot of useful information and can be picked up at your local fire department, from the CSRD, or go online to www.FireSmartCanada.ca .

More information can be found at www.bcwildfire.ca or to report a wildfire call: 1800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone.

At the time of writing there is an open burning ban, which means anything larger than a 1/2m X 1/2m campfire is prohibited. Campfires are still allowed but please observe some safety rules: have a shovel and a 5 gal. container of water or a charged garden hose close by, and always fully extinguish with lots of water when finished.

Since the last fire news Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Dept. was called out 3 times. One was for hydro wires down on Express Pt. Rd. for which we set up traffic control, one was for a burning complaint and the last one was for a pick up truck that caught on fire, located in the lot behind the (Continued on page 15)

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek VFD and Celista VFD enjoy a game of “hose ball”. The fun exercise was great practice for hose handling, nozzle work and pump operations.

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Park Store. The cause is unknown. We also assisted the North Shuswap First Responders with their call out to an accident scene at the Lee Creek Log Dump, doing traffic control for them.

Training is going very well with the focus a little more on the interface/ wildfire refresher. We did have a real fun game of hose ball, inviting Celista FD to join the friendly competition. It was good practice for hose handling, nozzle work, and pump operations team work, not to mention the amount of laughs, enjoyment, and morale boosting everybody on both departments experienced.

Please come on down to the fire hall on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm to find out more, and join in the fun.

Celista

By Chief Roy Phillips No Emergency calls for Celista Fire Department last month, and that's just fine with us. Having the public keeping safety and Fire Smart in their minds is what we try to accomplish.

We had a great practice a few weeks back with Scotch Creek Fire Department. Thanks to their new Fire Chief Mike Engholm, we had a briefing on the CSRD Structural Protection Unit (SPU).

Our Firefighters were quite impressed with this unit, designed to protect homes from an approaching wild fire using pumps, hose lines and sprinklers. Many of you saw it in action at the Canada Day Celebration at Ross Creek.

Our practice with Scotch Creek also involved a hose handling exercise. What better way to see the effects of different nozzle settings than to use a soccer ball and have a game of "hoseball". Unfortunately for the Celista Team, Scotch Creek won the game by a score of 6 -2.

Best of three, coming soon.

You may have seen us out and about the area in the past month checking available water sources, creeks, ponds etc. , and practicing drafting water from these sites, as well as from the lake.

Wild Fires are a major concern for any community, so we have been practicing containment, evacuation procedures, equipment deployment and cooperation with BC Forest Service Fire (Continued on page 16)

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Suppression. Thanks to our Jesse Foster for leading us in this most important exercise.

We currently have 4 of our Firefighters participating in the new Exterior Firefighter Course during the summer months, and all are doing extremely well. It's a 10 module course and should be completed by October.

Enjoy the rest of the summer...and keep being Safe.

We're Ready....are You? Anglemont

By Dave King Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were called out to assist the First Responders on a Motor Vehicle Accident on the Squilax-Anglemont Road.

The accident was located on a very busy part of the road and required extensive traffic control with vehicles rerouted through Anglemont.

We were also called out for a reported burning complaint in Anglemont and while the resident extinguished the fire, it was obvi-

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ously an illegal campfire on the beach.

We want to remind people that once a fire is reported through 911 and we are dispatched, the Fire Department takes ownership of the fire and will deal with extinguishment. Any illegal fires will be reported and are subject to further investigation and possible fines levied against the proper owner.

At this time we want to extend a thank you to Pat Murphy for his service to the community and the fire department. We wish you all the best in the future.

As a follow up to last month’s article, the Canada Day Celebrations were very successful and we estimate over 500 people attended the event. Thanks for your ongoing support and special thanks to Ross Creek Store for allowing us to use your facilities. Thanks also go to Andrew Hill and your dedicated volunteers for a job well done. We are looking forward to next year when Canada will be celebrating its 150th Birthday.

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Road Resurfacing from Scotch Creek to St. Ives BC Newsroom A contract has been awarded to a local company for a resurfacing project near Shuswap Lake Provincial Park.

“A local Okanagan company will resurface 29 kilometres of Squilax-Anglemont Road from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park to St. Ives,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “This project builds on a recently completed repaving project that saw 18 kilometres of SquilaxAnglemont Road resurfaced, from the north end of Squilax Bridge to the entrance to Scotch Creek Provincial Park. These improvements will provide a much-needed makeover for those travelling to and through the North Shuswap area.”

Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. was awarded the $2.7million contract and work is expected to start in September, after the busy summer tourist season.

“Squilax-Anglemont Road is a busy summer route, with visitors making their way to these two provincial parks, or locals accessing their properties,” said Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo.

“These improvements will make life a bit more enjoyable for all users – whether they are motorists, cyclists, or pedestrians.”

Work on these projects was staggered to reduce delays to the travelling public.

The project is scheduled to be complete by the end of October.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?”

Submitted by Karen Boulter With swimming and boating season finally upon us, it is important to take extra precautions to ensure we and our loved ones do not become one of the tragic and avoidable water related fatalities that occur each year across Canada. Young children ages 1-4 and men ages 15-44 are historically, at the greatest risk of drowning.

A small child can disappear in seconds and can drown in only a few centimeters of water. Other factors which lead to most adult water related fatalities include alcohol consumption and swimming in areas with current.

Swimming lessons are an important start for everyone who will be participating in water sports and activities or lives around the water.

Supervision of children is of the utmost importance, as well. Whether it is a pool, the bathtub, a water park, or the beach, always watch children actively around water, even if they can swim. Ensure all non-swimmers wear a lifejacket to keep them at the surface while you supervise. Never rely on children to supervise other children in the water. Take your children with you if you have to leave for any reason.

Diving head first into water should be avoided if the water is shallow or

unless properly trained. Never underestimate the power of current. Swimmers or waders can be swept away in an instant. Take the time to plan ahead for safety and enjoy the water.

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If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, or wheelchairs, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com 250-9552101 or Kathy Earl at kathys.earl@gmail.com 250-434-1357 to make arrangements and find out more about the equipment we have available.

Please contact Andrea Carter @250-679-7746 to inquire about becoming a First Responder. Contact Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com to ask about NSFR Society information.

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Step up for Hospice Submitted by Shuswap Trail Alliance Step up for Hospice started July 1, 2016 and completes on September 24, 2016 at the Shuswap Hospice Society’s 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Hospital event.

The Shuswap Trail Alliance is encouraging your support.

We invite all active people to join the challenge to walk or ride your bike for hospice, to support the programs and services Hospice provides to the Shuswap and neighboring communities.

Hospice has been providing free services providing support to the dying and the bereaved to the all communities in the Shuswap since 1984.

Collect pledges for each step or each kilometer or a lump sum to complete a distance of your choice.

Alternatively, you may choose to be a sponsor and pledge funds to Registered Walker(s). Riders. The pledge can be a lump sum or based on the number of steps or kilometers a Walker/Rider

completes for this period of time.

Hospice touches someone's life every day.

Quality of life, family wellness, community involvement and personal dignity are all part of the compassionate and progressive vision of hospice. Interior Health provides a portion of the funds required, we depend on donations, and support from the public and service organizations for the balance of the funds required to deliver hospice services the citizens of the Shuswap.

To join the cause and become a Registered Walker/Rider, please self-register online www.shuswaphospice.ca or contact Cookie Langenfeld at 250-832-7099 or admin@shuswaphospice.ca for pledge forms and waivers.

All pledge money will be collected from Walkers and Riders on September 24th at the Teddy Bears Hospital event located at Salmon Arm's Marine Park.

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By Debbie Orcutt Seymour Arm is proud to be sponsoring the Fourth Annual Walk for a Cure on September 4, 2016, starting at Don Fink Park at 9:00 am.

We hope you can join us for a fun day with family and friends, even the four legged ones. Seymour Arm’s Walk consists of three different walk levels, 5Km 7Km and the 20km.

Pledge sheets are available from Debbie Orcutt.

All donations benefit the BC Cancer Foundation.

Pledges can also be made on line through the BC Cancer Foundation website by adding Seymour Arm Walk for A Cure.

There will be a light lunch after for those who participate and volunteer.

Hope to see you out.

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Make it, Bake it, Grow it—Buy it

At the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market

By Patsy Alford One thing I really love about being a market board member is visiting our vendors` farms. When I walk though the cherry orchard, visit the greenhouse, pet the goats, see the earth being tilled and the big pile of compost, it’s great to realize that this is a system that works: it is possible to make a living from farming by marketing your products at local farmers’ markets.

Because this system is so successful, a wide variety of foods are available to market visitors. You can do almost all your food shopping. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, honey, eggs, meat, preserved jams and pickles, herbs and spices and a bottle of wine wash it all down are all on display.

The only thing you can’t get at the Celista Market— yet—is dairy products, but I sure would like to change that.

“Make it, bake it, grow it” is really the only criteria the Celista Hall farmers Market has for vendor participation. When you shop for food at the farmers’ market you know where your food comes from. The person who grew it is standing right in front of you.

This year at the market you will miss some old faces and discover some new ones. I would like to highlight two local farms who will be new at the market.

I will let them introduce themselves.

Spotted Moose Farm is on Line 17 Road in Celista.

“We are a group of young people from around the world interested in producing food in a sustainable and regenerative way. Drawing from the innovations around the world of permaculture, we hope to produce high yields of nutrient rich, delicious food in a natural way using only materials we produce ourselves, such as compost, manure, worm teas and foliar sprays. The real purpose of Spotted Moose Farms lies in the quest for food security and community resilience, and as such we are going to be a dedicated school teaching the next generation of farmers and backyard gardeners, and helping establish community and school gardens and food forests along the way.”

HighCroft Farm is in Sorrento. “We have been on this property for just over two years and are building up our food growing capabilities each year. We have pastured raised organically fed chicken, pork, beef, lamb and chevon. We are also starting up pasturerange layers, planting a small vegetable garden, greenhouses for herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers and fruit and berry plantings in our food forest and a separate berry patch which will start coming into production in 2017 onwards. We have four bee hives and will be offering honey products when we can get up to 20 hives in the next few years.

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pasture raised organically fed chicken meat (whole frozen, raised from May – Sept. 2016), eggs, pork, lamb, chevon and beef.

But you don’t just come to the market for the (really healthy) groceries, you come because it’s fun. You love to shop. You love to wander along the stalls admiring the lovingly crafted items the artisans display, to sit and watch the band

while the kids play at the activity table or get their faces painted, to have one of Michelle’s hotdogs or a smoothie from the Green Truck, to go over to the red barn and pet the critters.

You love to Make a Day of it at the Celista Hall Farmers Market Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. starting June 29th and running until September 7th.

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Pictured above is just a handful of delicious produce you can find at Celista Hall Farmers Market on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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2nd Annual Ross Creek Fly-In Cessna 172 with a very interesting

By Bill Huxley diesel engine. We welcomed many The 2nd Annual, 2016, Ross Creek Fly-In on June 25th and 26th local visitors, as well as two of my friends from Kamloops (Wally and is “in the books” and a great time Jim) in addition to others who drove was had by all. The airstrip was in from Langley. freshly mowed and much greener Among the visiting aircraft were: this year.

Attendance was down, thanks to Dennis in an amphibious aircraft, a less than ideal weather on Saturday student pilot from Kamloops, and a couple returning to the Vancouver morning. However the weather area from a Cross Canada Flight in soon improved and the 38 people the private aircraft. who did attend had a great time.

As usual, Bob and Evelyn Isley Flying in were six airplanes and the and their Ross Creek Country Store helicopter. generously provided all the tables The four owners - with lots of help from their families - made eve- and offered anything else we might need. ryone most welcome. Owners; Al, The 2nd Annual Ross Creek Dave, Ken and Roy again outdid themselves with great food, souve- Landing Fly-in was a lot of fun for nir T shirts, a beautiful location, and everyone who attended and we’re fine company. already looking forward to next The Saturday BBQ went down year’s. very well with Chef Dave producing fine dining at its best. Not to be outdone, Chef Ken and Sous Chef Al had many coming back for “seconds” at Sunday’s breakfast.

Area Director Larry Morgan attended and was introduced to General Aviation with his first light aircraft ride, and it was a helicopter ride to boot. He was given a 20 minute flight and was able to see the Magna Bay area from a totally new perspective.

Pilots, passengers and their airplanes came from: Anglemont (yeah Henry!), a few from the Fraser Valley, Kamloops, and Mabel Lake. Canadian Flight Training from Kam2nd Annual Ross Creek Fly-In loops brought their

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Adaptive Adventure Initiative

By Jo Anne Malpass Access Revolution has initiated a crowdfunding initiative to provide an amazing day of adaptive adventure to communities that do not have the necessary resources. Imagine people of all abilities, communities and families coming together for a fun-filled day of exploration on the water and in the trails, it says on the Start Some Good website.

Access Revolution (AR) is a social-impact business located in North Vancouver that provides an array of products and services to empower people living with disabilities to embrace and explore the outdoors. It specializes in hiking and paddling adventures for people of all abilities. “We believe that adaptive outdoor recreation improves quality of life by bringing communities together and connecting individuals with nature.”

“We introduced adaptive paddle boarding to Canada

and the demand is continuously growing. Hiking, paddling and exploring is purely human nature. We hope to implement as many programs as possible, bring communities together, and spread awareness of what is truly possible.

The special day will include the use of the Onit Ability Board which can be paddled independently or a paddling partner can assist for those with limited upper body mobility and the GRIT Freedom Chair, a wheelchair that can maneuver tough obstacles with ease.

The minimum goal is to raise $8000 to pay for fuel, accommodation/food, Insurance, professional adaptive recreation services and park use permits. This will enable AR to provide 8 unique days of adaptive paddling and hiking to welldeserving communities across BC. If the ultimate goal of $15000 is reached, AR will donate an adaptive paddle board to the commu-

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Nancy Parkinson (250) 679-8233 Historic Celista Hall is a scenic 7 minute lakeside drive from Scotch Creek, and sports a huge hardwood dance floor.

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Lions Club News

By Barry Tannock The North Shuswap’s “Pride of Lions” is resting for summer, but meat draws will restart September 10 at 3 pm at Copper Island Pub. Plan ahead.

At the Salmon Arm Secondary School graduation ceremony held on June 24, the NS Lions awarded two $1500 Bursaries to two former students of North Shuswap Elementary School. Congratulations to Lukas Allan and Sydney Zinck, who were this year's recipients. We wish them much success in their postsecondary future.

We are still looking for a suitable photo for the 2017 Community Spirit Calendar.

Photos may be submitted to our mail box or by email to

tannockbar@hotmail.com.

Order your calendar by contacting any Lions member.

Our Annual Garage Sale will be held September 10 from 10 am to 3 pm beside Century 21 in Scotch Creek. If you have any donations, good stuff excluding electronics and large appliances, we’d be greatly appreciative. Please contact Chuck Fisher at 955-0138.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR...The NS Lions and the Copper Island Pub are teaming up together for a Pasta & Ribs Dinner on Friday, September 23. Tickets will be going on sale in September and will be available from any Lions club member or at the Pub.

Citizens of the North Shuswap All are welcome to attend a public meeting to discuss concerns of the Area F Advisory Planning Commission in its role of making recommendations to the CSRD on planning and land use related matters.

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Reconnecting Youngsters with the Garden

By Jo Anne Malpass Since Rachelle Horvath was inspired by the impending birth of her first grandchild to write and illustrate a children’s book, “Come on Little One, Let’s go See, Grandma in the Garden Planting a Seed”, she has taken the next step, working with children to show them the ecosystems within the garden and how things get from the seed to the plate.

Rachelle and her daughter shared updates of her granddaughter’s progress in the womb, comparing her to a small seed. “The two of them inspired me to follow this dream. For the upcoming shower, it was suggested that a favorite bedtime storybook be given instead of a greeting card.

Taking the updates throughout the pregnancy I created the first book in the series." The book focuses on the garden and the birth of a new family

member.

She and her husband, Paul, moved to Anglemont seven years ago and turned the lake view property into an oasis of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. It is here, at Horvath Herb and Friendship Garden, where she offers three day, fun and interactive summer camps for children 12 and under to help them reconnect with the bounty nature provides in their own back yards. There are also mini fairygarden workshops for groups of all ages.

Rachelle said it is amazing to watch the imaginations of the children as they create mini gardens using a variety of planting vessels and decorative items, build a fairy garden or adorn a bird feeder.

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pollinating critters and did some garden art (wind chimes and CD wind spinners). In August, camps will include nature hunt bingo at the Spotted Moose Permaculture Farm, sun prints and bird feeders, lady bug gardens, how worms work, making seed bombs and projects using chia seeds.

She is already working on her next children’s book about “Grandpa’s Disco Stew” and has teamed with Mojave Kaplan of the Organic Seeds Project, to provide certified organic seeds with each book for the herbs and vegetables used in the stew recipe.

Kaplan will be a guest speaker later in the summer.

Rachelle and Paul are also nature photographers and their work, which has been displayed in galleries, is offered as unique greeting cards or as photographs in varying sizes.

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Magna Bay Ratepayers

By Alan Nunn The executive of the Magna Bay Ratepayers have decided to delay their next Annual General Meeting until 2017. Members are encouraged to keep us informed of issues that are important and require discussion. This delay will allow us to adjust our con-

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By Jo Anne Malpass An application for a temporary use permit to operate an asphalt production plant in Magna Bay this fall received the support of the North Shuswap Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting July 20.

Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. was awarded the contract to repave SquilaxAnglemont Road from Scotch Creek to St. Ives and has applied to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to operate the plant from September 6 until October 14 on the Jemco Excavating Ltd. property on Old Crowfoot Road.

The asphalt produced will be used to repair the road.

Members of the APC voted in favour saying it made sense to operate the plant from a central location to the project, rather than having trucks disrupting traffic, travelling from Lee Creek.

In other business at the meeting, a discussion was held about membership on the APC. The CSRD Board appoints APC members for a four year term. With the loss of one member, APC members want to have a voice to recommend someone who offers a different knowledge and expertise to help them with various applications. The CSRD by-law states APCs should represent a geographically, demographically, and professionally diverse mix of residents.

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Happening at Friday Nights Live

By Evelyn Kury Hi all, here's what's happening at Friday Nights Live.

The first week started out great, the weather was good. Our own Jude Lee opened up with her beautiful voice.

She outdid herself with some covers and some of her own wonderful songs.

Then a new young band from Kamloops called "Glen Eagle" rocked us with their fabulous big sound. Big thanks to Steve from Danger Tree for help on the soundboard and to his daughter Sarah for cleaning up all the chairs at the end of the night.

Week two had Anglemont's Carol and Jim of "Cedar Song". The weather didn't look good but lo and behold there was torrential rain all around but, at the Centre, the clouds split right above us. From 5:30 until right after the show, the rains let up; a little miracle that let the show go on unaffected.

At 9:30 it started to pour rain again.

"Cedar Song" preformed sweetly as always. They opened for "Doc and the Disorderlies" from Kamloops. Always a great show. There was toe tapping all night long.

Week three, the weather was terrible but, it was a great turnout. The bands, the vendors and the crowd showed up and were real troopers.

Opening for long-time favorite, "Birch Bark" was the super sweet "Making Do". It was really amazing to watch the crowd huddled together un-

der the tents of the vendors and under the eaves, not willing to leave just because of the rain. Some were even dancing in the rain! The show went on.

July 22nd Lindsay May opened for Margitte Sky. (Too late for Kicker deadline) I'm hearing really good things about both bands.

August long weekend, July 29, "Canadian Whitewater" from Vernon, comes here for the first time. They are a very popular award-winning five piece bluegrass band that has played all across Canada.

August 5 is "Devon Coyote". If you haven't seen them yet, don't miss their amazing rock, roots and blues.

Larry and Jane are opening for them.

August 12, Jon Treichel and Company returns to rock your socks off.

Not many can stop themselves from kicking back and letting loose when this band plays.

Now, if you thought that there couldn't be a guitarist that comes close to Jon, Harold Nix is right up there. He will be accompanied by Lee Creek's Linz and Gillian on August 19. Barry and friends are opening for them.

August 26 is "Just Us". This is our local favorites of Dave Allan, David Balser, Sue Allan, Mary-Lou Lutjen and Dana McIntyre. They just won't decide on a name. Opening for them is the wonderful young talent of Celista's Ruby Bruce.

Doc and the Disorderlies entertained - on the Friday Nights Photo credit: Jim Cooperman Live stage on July 8

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The final Friday Nights Live will be a crowd pleaser for sure. They were here last year and return from Vernon by popular demand. “Modern Folk" has the center stage.

Opening with Dave and Dave.

Also on the stage last month was "Scenes from Mount Olympus" an outstanding performance by the kids in the summer drama club. It was very well attended. Thanks go to Jim and Kathy Cooperman for putting on this venue.

We're hoping for better weather for August, regardless it will still be a great time.

We have room for new vendors. Anyone interested call Sharon Toews at 250572-5753 Also, anyone interested in playing on the open mic from 630 till 7:00, please come out and share your talents whether it be music, poetry, comedy or what have you.

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Paper Recycling Bin Access

By Jo Anne Malpass In May 2010, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board made a decision to not make any modifications to recycling bins to provide better access for individuals who cannot reach the five foot openings un-assisted. The motion passed with six in favour and five opposed.

The units placed since then for other recyclables have lower access doors but the paper recycling unit openings are five feet from the ground.

North Shuswap resident Al Christopherson emailed Area F Director Larry Morgan recently with some observations about the situation for consideration. It said in part, “since the recycle program has been available at the Scotch Creek Transfer Station I have used the facility every week. I am proud to be an active user. As you know I have some limitations based on my disability. It's very difficult for me to reach the paper bin access

doors as they are so high.

Whenever staff see me they offer to assist and I'm thankful but I would rather be able to reach the access door myself. Several times I have noticed others with disabilities or the elderly struggle with reaching the access doors. Staff is all too willing to help but it's frustrating for most with disabilities. I have taken my own ladder to the transfer station and almost every time staff point out the liability of me on my ladder to reach the access door.”

He also provided a link to a low cost solution for the CSRD’s consideration.

“There are several types of CSA and Work Safe BC approved locking steps available,” he wrote.

Director Morgan responded saying he certainly understood the points made and forwarded the email to Ben Van Nostrand, CSRD Team Leader of Environmental Health Services to provide a re(Continued on page 32)

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sponse.

Van Nostrand said “please be advised that a Board decision was made in 2010 to not supply steps/rails/ walkways/ etc. at the recycling depots due to a number of reasons including; liability, costs and maintenance.

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ed a proposal from the recycling collection provider at the time, Emterra Environmental, in July 2009 to modify its contract to include the replacement of the 6 cubic yard single stream bins with 40 cubic yard bins with openings 4 feet from the ground.

By October 2009, the majority of the new recycling receptacles were in place; however the bins Emterra placed were 30 cubic yard bins with openings 5 feet from the ground.

Meetings between CSRD staff and Emterra staff resulted in the mutual acknowledgment that the 40 cubic yard bins with 4 foot openings (as proposed) presented more un-usable air space above the opening than the supplied 30 cubic yard bins with 5 foot openings, but staff reaffirmed that the unloading height at 5 feet was higher than expected and problematic for some people.

Emterra indicated that installing a step onto the recycling bin poses risk, liability and a safety issue for those using the step. The costs to design, construct and place a catwalk would be approximately $5000 - $7500 per site and addition costs would be necessary for the increase of maintenance to the site and step. Total costs incurred are estimated at $100,000.

Increased liability and risk of injury by the public would be borne by the CSRD. Lowering the slots would provide access to those who cannot reach the current 5 foot openings but will reduce the holding capacity of the bin by approximately 5 cubic yards or 12.5%.

In the June 2010 Kicker, the Area F Director at the time Denis Delisle, wrote “there is as yet, no solution to allow everyone easy access to recycle bins. The cost in extra hauling trips because of having the doors lowered would be about $115,000. A modified cat walk system around the bins would cost an extra $100,000. Staff will continue looking into finding a solution.”

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Kickin’ Tech News Buying Software Online John Seymour, Lakeside Technical Solutions

As time goes on, we will be purchasing more and more of the software for our computers online over the Internet. CD’s and DVD’s are clearly on their way out and in fact we are starting to see new laptops that don’t even include a CD/DVD drive. The world is moving very quickly towards electronic delivery of all software including operating systems. The Windows 10 upgrade is a good example and represents the first Microsoft operating system installed without a DVD. If you are buying other goods online, then you are already aware of the benefits.

The Internet provides many more options for us as far as who we buy from and what we pay. We are no longer restricted to traditional brick and mortar retail stores for buying the goods we need or want. Internet shopping has created a whole new shopping experience and we as consumers are the biggest winners. Online competition is fierce and the bargains available for shoppers can be incredible.

Buying computer software online has the added benefit of no shipping delays or costs.

The bulk of online software is downloadable directly from the retailer’s website. Once they are paid, you will usually receive an email with the instructions and licence info for getting and installing your software.

So let’s talk about some things to be aware of when ordering software online. Just like anything else you might buy online, there are a few simple rules to follow. If you

order from well known companies such as Costco or Best Buy, you have little to fear as they are very safe and secure.

However, if you are thinking of ordering from a site you haven’t used before, which is often the case when buying software, then you need to be cautious. The first thing you’ll want to check is whether or not the site is secure.

Look for the padlock to the left of the site address followed by http(s) before entering your credit card info. You might not see it at first but when you start the purchase process it should show up. If it doesn’t, then stop and look for another online retailer.

The second thing to do before buying from a new online retailer is to check them out. Go to Google and type in their name followed by the word ‘review’. Look for anything positive or negative about the company before you decide to give them a try. If you only find negative comments then its best to stay away.

Lastly, when you do purchase and install your software, make sure you keep the info needed to reinstall it if need be. Save the install file somewhere other than on your computer and print or write down the licence key. I would recommend using a USB flash drive for this rather than a DVD because your next computer may not have a DVD drive!

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By Pat Robertson News News News – what we have to offer. Why WOW what an exciting time wouldn’t he be!! We gave for our Health Centre. I hope him the full office tour and you have seen that we have business discussion but we doctors in the house!! We also showed him ‘the town’. have a wonderful group of He visited both golf courses, volunteers and a terrific new the winery, had a boat trip to Executive Directhe narrows, a tor who work real estate drive DOCTOR IS IN very hard to around and a Aug 8 - 12 make things hapbarbeque on a pen but a very waterfront patio.

Aug 15 - 19 big part of the Call 250-955-0660 for He plans to credit for our come back with appointment current doctors his fiancé and Walk-ins welcome! must go to Carol take another Hoffman – Carol look. No promistook on the loes but we did our cum doctor program for us best and I think it is going to from the beginning. She has pay off. made herself very knowlOther services are also edgeable in the processes and growing. The community has nurtured contacts with the really appreciated the conright people to set us up for venience of hearing testing in this success. Last year we had our clinic. We have another 38 days of locum doctors day fully booked so I am sure working for us – this year we Amber will set up a third day have 76 days and we have at Scotch Creek. Our naturojust applied for 38 more days pathic physician, Dr. Bostock – (the program works on 38 has a few new patients every day cycles) The dates are week and we are sure once posted on our website calen- his services get known he dar as well as at the clinic or will have more. Our wonderyou can just call 250-955ful Deanna is loved by all her 0660 to see if the doctor is in. foot care clients, she is very We have a doctor for some busy in the summer but time every month until the seems to be able to handle end of the year. A bonus is everyone. The big news is that these doctors welcome with our lab services. Curwalk-in patients. Our visitors rently the lab is available for say it is terrific to see a doc- blood and urine tests every tor without waiting for weeks Friday until 1 pm but they are for an appointment. so busy we may get more That is not all. We are time and added services. very excited about a recent More to come on that. doctor visit. Thank you to Just a reminder – you everyone in the community need to be a member of the who helped show us off. This Health Centre Society. If you is a physician who we hope are you will receive email (Continued on page 37) will choose our location and

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updates. You will be the first to know if we get a full time doctor or any other new services. So if you haven’t paid your $10 lifetime membership fee drop by the office or go to the website (www.nshealthcentre.ca) and do that right away.

Another way you can help is to write a testimonial about what you like about living or visiting the North Shuswap. We will use these

personal stories to post on our physician recruitment website to help sell the lifestyle. Email your comments to info@nshealthcentre.ca.

Thank you for all your support. This is a very dedicated team for the future of our community. Our motto is that our Health Centre is the heart of the North Shuswap.

From our success we will see the growth of Scotch Creek and the rest of the North Shuswap.

Motorcycle Safety Tip WEAR THE GEAR

By Merv Sadden With our warm summer weather it can be tempting to go for a ride without the proper protective gear. We have all seen it -- riders and passengers on their bikes in nothing but a helmet, T-shirt and shorts. It may look cool, but is it worth the risk?

Thankfully, BC Law mandates that all occupants on motorcycles wear a motorcycle helmet that meets designated safety standards.

Helmets come in a variety of styles from half helmets all the way to the full face version that protects our entire head. We are all aware of the growing awareness of concussions and their consequences. As such, the wisdom in wearing the best protection for our heads cannot be overstated. In addition to helmets, proper riding gear

includes, at a minimum, motorcycle pants, a long sleeved jacket and gloves all designed with armor plates in the appropriate areas to provide protection against road rash in the event of a crash. A good pair of riding boots that provides protection for our feet, ankles, and shins is also important. Today’s technology provides for a selection of fabrics that are lightweight and comfortable to wear even in warm weather while still providing good protection from injury. No matter what gear we may own, it will only protect against injury if we wear it.

Merv is a personal injury expert at Fulton & Company LLP. Check out http:// www.fultonco.com/work/ motorcycle-accidents/ for other motorcycle safety tips.

FACES Registration Shuswap Arts Council FACES Registration is now on! Classes in art, dance and music are now taking registration for Fall. Contact Karen Brown at 250.515.3276 to register or check the Arts Council site for all Fall schedules, fees and registration forms.

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By Doris Hunter The Golf Pros say you should have a target in mind when you set up for your swing. Well, this month we had the black bear up the cherry tree and a doe with two speckled fawns. Of course we wouldn’t aim for those lovely creatures even if we had the skills. But it did add to the beauty of golfing at Anglemont Estates Golf Course. And now the bear has moved away, so no worries.

Although we experienced unsettled weather in July, we only had one rain-out day. But with all that moisture followed by sunshine, the fairways are lush. Craig and his crew have been kept busy grooming the course. More moving targets! Just kidding Craig.

We played various fun games including “3 clubs” – winners Judy Weller and Lynn Miller. Then “KP 2nd shot- winners Lucille Ketemer and Jan Wojciechowski. Jan was impressive when she holed her second shot for a birdie.

The next fun game was “Poker- winners Lucille Ketemer and Doris Hunter.

Two separate Pin Rounds were held with winners Lynn Miller and Lucille Ketemer. We hope to have a couple more Pin Rounds before the end of

the season. Pin Rounds use the Golf Handicap of the players along with a formula to determine a net score.

The best net score by the end of August is sent to Zone 2 to compete with the scores from other clubs.

Christmas is coming! At the time of this writing we are planning “Christmas in July”. This event involves a team Christmas theme game for prizes, gift exchange based on green and red and Christmas dinner

by Lisa.

During August we continue to tee off at 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The big event will be Theme Day on August 18. The theme will be Pink Lady. Following the team game and lunch by Lisa will be the AGM. There will be more Pin Rounds, count your putts and longest putts on Tuesdays and fun games on Thursdays for prizes. And these prizes are all possible thanks to the generosity of our much appreciated sponsorship of the Kicker, Rob and Brian MacDuff of B&D Concrete and Anglemont Estates Golf Course.

Summer is going quickly. Grab your clubs and come out to the course. New members are always welcome.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf Gerry Shea The Men’s Club is about halfway through the Match Play competitions. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can finish before the middle of August.

The senior men’s play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings starting with a 7:30 teeoff. A good time is had by all and new players are always welcome.

Last week, Craig demonstrated to the senior men our first lesson in how to grip and swing the club.

Then he asked me “let me see how you grip and swing the club but don’t hit the ball”. I told him “I can do

that already. Let’s go on to the second lesson”.

Men’s night play starts at 5:00 PM on Thursdays, but we ask the players to arrive at 4:30 for hole assignments. New players are always welcome.

Afterwards, we enjoy one of Lisa and Craig’s fine suppers and we give out the various hole prizes.

The conversation always includes some whining and complaining about how good we could be if we were less inconsistent. Of course, it’s because of our inconsistency that we manage to get any pars.

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Help for Injured Wild Animals

By Jo Anne Malpass Found an orphaned or injured wild animal?

The most important thing to do if you find an infant wild animal is to make certain it is truly an orphan before intervening.

Very often, well-meaning rescuers pick up and walk away with healthy infants while the parent animal watches from a safe distance, according to the BC SPCA. Signs that an infant wild animal needs your help include being presented by a cat or dog, evidence of bleeding, an apparent or obvious broken limb, featherless or nearly featherless and on the ground shivering,

a dead parent nearby or crying and wandering all day long.

Signs an adult wild animal is in need of help include ones that can be captured easily, seriously favouring a leg or wing, sitting on the road not moving for traffic, bleeding, having difficulty breathing or convulsing, a bird sitting with its feathers puffed and not moving for a long period, a bird running on the ground when others fly away.

Do not attempt to care for injured or orphaned wildlife yourself – it is illegal and can cause more harm than good. Contact the BC SPCA’s Provincial Cru(Continued on page 43)

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elty and Wildlife hotline 1855-6BC-SPCA (1-855622-7722) for advice on all wildlife situations.

BC SPCA branches, with the exception of Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) in Victoria, do not rehabilitate wildlife but can provide humane euthanasia for a suffering animal. Local RCMP or the Conservation Officer Service should be contacted when adult deer/elk/moose/ bear are injured on roads.

The closest wildlife rehabilitator is BC Wildlife Park's Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Centre located at 9077 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC (250) 5733242 ext. 230 or cell (250) 319-1129 or email adrienne@bcwildlife.org, a specialized facility dedicated to mammals, birds of prey, amphibians, reptiles, endangered species and resident animals at the Park.

Staff and volunteers work closely with the Ministry of Environment (MOE) as well as community partners to provide rehabilitation services to injured and orphaned wildlife in the region.

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released back into the wild preferably to the area they were found. In 2015, the Centre released 149 rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

Never handle an adult animal without first consulting a wildlife professional. Even small animals can injure you. Once you've contacted someone who can help, describe the animal and his physical condition as accurately as possible.

The Wildlife Park’s Rehab Centre has no rescue service and relies on the public to bring in injured wildlife. Unless you are told otherwise, here's how you can make an animal more comfortable for transport.

1. Put the animal in a safe container. For most songbirds, a brown paper bag is fine for transport. For larger birds or other animals, use a cardboard box or similar container. First, punch holes for air (not while the animal is in the box) from the inside out and line the box with an old T-shirt or other soft cloth. Then put the animal in the box.

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Second Quarter 2016 Solds Reported for North Shuswap: • 1 - Commercial • 12 - bare lots • 27 - residences Of the 12 Lots sold, one was lakeshore.

Of the 27 residences sold, 10 were lakeshore.

Prices ranged from $14,000 for a bare Anglemont Lot, to two lakeshore homes that sold for over a million dollars each.

While I have written several times about market stability, this

year it’s not until the buyers come to that opinion on their own, that they will act with conviction. I think it’s safe to say at this point that we have renewed buyer interest and motivation and prices remain stable.

The number of buyers asking about listings is up. A year ago I reported that North Shuswap inventory was low at 256, yet today it’s sitting at 233 total listings for sale. Many sellers are sitting back waiting for prices to improve before they list for sale.

The Vancouver affect is Greater Vancouver residents wondering if now is the time to leave Greater Vancouver. The Alberta affect is residents wondering if now is the time to leave Alberta. Those two demographics are driving the entire Shuswap/Okanagan Real Estate Market.

Disclaimer: Al Christopherson is affiliated with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. and the opinions expressed herein are his own and not those of the company.

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scoop him up gently and place him in the container.

3. Do not give the animal food or water. It could be the wrong food and cause him to choke, trigger serious digestive problems or cause aspiration pneumonia. Many injured animals are in shock, and force-feeding can kill them.

4. Place the container in a warm, dark, quiet place— away from pets, children and all noise (including the TV and the radio)—until you can transport the animal. Keep the container away from direct sunlight, air conditioning or heat.

5. Transport the animal as soon as possible. Leave the radio off and keep talking to a minimum. Because wild animals aren’t accustomed to our voices, they can become very stressed by our noises. If they’re injured or orphaned, they’re already in a compromised condition.

Keep their world dark and quiet to lower their stress

level and help keep them alive.

Baby deer - People often mistakenly assume that a fawn found alone is orphaned. If the fawn is lying down calmly and quietly, his mother is nearby and he is OK. A doe only visits and nurses her fawn a few times a day to avoid attracting predators. Unless you know that the mother is dead, leave the fawn alone. Fawns are unable to follow their mothers for the first two weeks of life. They are catsized when born, and it is normal for them to look small and weak.

If the fawn is lying on his side or wandering and crying incessantly all day, he probably needs help.

Don’t attempt to capture and care for the fawn yourself. Call 250-573-3242 ext.

230. It is important to handle orphaned deer carefully and minimize human contact to give them the best chance of returning to the wild.

PROBUS Submitted by Reg Lucas A Probus club is a social club of semi-retired and retired business and professional people. There is no Fundraising and no attendance requirements. Probus is non-political and nonsectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee a short business session and an interesting guest speaker. Researchers have discovered abundant evidence of retiree's need for peer group companionship

and the intellectual stimulation formerly provided by their business, professional or executive activities. An information meeting w1ill be held on September 29, 2016 at the Hal Rogers building at the Albert McGowan Park on Summit Drive Kamloops.

The Foundation meeting will be held October 27, 2016 (venue to be announced).

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Submitted by the Chase CornStock Committee On August 13th Chase Memorial Beach will be the corniest spot in the Shuswap as Chase CornStock returns for its 7th year from 3pm10pm. This year’s festival will feature live music on the CornStock Stage by local artists DAWsound (Tanner Dawson), Lindsay May, Sleepless Nights, the Jeremy Kneeshaw Band, and Eargazm. The Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone will once again host plenty of family fun activities such as crafts, games, face painting, and performances by the Rivertown Players. Over in the CornField Market, guests will find fresh produce, delicious foods, unique gifts, Photo credit: Christie Mickelson

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information booths about local service groups, and of course, Chase’s world famous, hotbuttered corn! Christie Mickelson Photography will also be on site at the `Farmers Foto Booth`, where you can get a corny photo taken and shared on our Facebook Page. For CornStockers 19+, there will be cold beverages and good company available in the Watering Hole, with a great view of the CornStock Stage and Little Shuswap Lake. Be sure to mark your calendars and come join your family and friends at Chase CornStock for a true Shuswap experience.

For a current schedule and more event information, please visit ChaseCornStock.com.

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By Jake Ootes, Celista Estate Winery Changes are being proposed by the British Columbia wine industry to the regulations governing the industry. A letter seeking approval for the changes has been sent to the Minister of Agriculture. A task group established in March 2015, to develop recommendations for changes, has proposed eleven amendments.

All but one of the recommendations received double majority approval of license holders.

Among the changes that members want to see is mandatory membership in a governing body. “As a condition of having a BC win-

ery licence, producers making 100 per cent BC grown grapes should be required to become a member of the authority and be subject to audits conducted and enforced as per the regulation,” the Minister is advised.

Another recommendation allows for new geographical appellations to be established for wine growing areas such as the Shuswap.

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course based on a sense of place and premium value, says Ezra Cipes, chair of the 15-member task group.

This is good news for the Shuswap wineries, allowing us to develop a reputation for quality and uniqueness.

The Shuswap encompasses an area north of the 50th parallel, with geographic boundaries extending from the North Okanagan Valley in the south, to Shuswap Lake and its surrounding area in the north, and west as far as Chase. The area has four distinct seasons, with a great deal of snowfall which helps insulate the plants from the below zero weather. Spring and Fall bring moderate temperatures and summer has hot days with cool evenings. Rainfall is generally higher in the Shuswap than in the Okanagan, meaning less reliance on irrigation.

Of course, we consider the Shuswap the most exciting of the wine growing areas. While some consider this a young growing region, it is in fact perhaps as old as the Okanagan. Grapes were planted and growing in Salmon Arm in the early 1900’s, perhaps preceding plantings in the Okanagan; however most grapes were used to make grape juice.

The first commercial winery in the Shuswap was Larch Hills Winery, established 1997, followed by Recline Ridge in Tappen in 1998. In the following six years four more vineyards, cum wineries, were established, including our own, Celista Estate Winery.

The varieties produced in the Shuswap certainly make the area stand out. Grape

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varieties are chosen for their winter hardiness, able to withstand 20-plus below zero, such as the white varieties of Ortega, Madelaine Sylvaner, Siegerebbe and Gewurztraminer which trace their roots to Germany, and the red variety of Marechal Foch with origins from France. These are known as early to mid-season ripening. They bud out late in the Spring and ripen to perfection early in the fall. The grapes are highly aromatic with intense flavours.

Marechal Foch produces a mid-bodied red wine with a deep inky colour.

All of the wineries of the Shuswap have produced award-winning wines in regional as well as national and international competitions, confirming the wines compete well with wines from throughout the country. The success of the vineyards and the resultant wines is a testament to the suitability of the area as a grape growing region.

The Shuswap has the distinction of being the most northern grape-growing area in British Columbia. Hence, Celista Estate Winery, located on the North Shore of the lake at 50.57 degrees latitude, is likely the most northern in North America.

The Shuswap definitely offers the best of what cool climate wines can be, and the variety and scope of wineries can be exciting to experience. Come and explore our wineries.

Jake and Marg Ootes are the owners of Celista Estate Winery located at 2319 Beguelin Road, Celista, on the North Shore of Shuswap Lake, just past Scotch Creek. They can be reached at 250-955-8600 www.celistawine.com

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By Jan Penner Heather Alison was sounding a bit tired this month, though she was still her upbeat self. She said her energy is down and she has been mostly around home the last few weeks. She has had doctor appointments and tests, and more of both are scheduled, with a possibility of another visit to Kelowna in the offing.

A highlight for Heather this month was participation on the Curves Strong Team in the Salmon Arm Relay for Life. She said it was so much fun and she was very proud of being there from start to finish, as well she should be! Her daughter and grand-daughter joined her in the walk. Salmon Arm (and surrounding communities) showed their community spirit, raising $78,442, surpassing Kamloops, Vernon and Merritt totals. It proves that like Heather, you don't need to be big to be mighty. Congratulations Heather, for your commitment and dedication.

Heather has been spending her time working in her gardens. A friend has brought her lots of plants and she says she can't wait until everything starts to bloom because it will be spectacular! Just like you, Heather.

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Letter to the Editor Re: Ad in June Kicker - Support Gateway Rezoning

This letter is the Shuswap Lake Coalition’s response to a full page advertisement in the June, 2016 Kicker entitled SHARE THE FACTS: Support Gateway Rezoning.

One hundred and thirty seven species rely on Wild Salmon. This is not about convenience. It is about the survival of species at risk; including the Indigenous Peoples who have depended on Wild Salmon for thousands of years. The Adams River Sockeye Run is a 'National Treasure', the protection of which takes precedence over private profit. And private convenience. This development has moved ahead against local opposition from the beginning and should never have been permitted to be located here. They have had 10 years since the moratorium was brought in and have done nothing to correct the problem of sewage piped into the lake.

Shuswap Lake may be nothing but a playground to some people; however it is our drinking water, the water we swim in, and the water which all other living things depend on for their lives as well. Bears, Eagles, Hawks, Coyotes, Wolves and all the others cannot get filtered water. The Rivers and Lakes are all they have. As we suggested at the hearing, if this treatment system is so great, put in a

closed system and have it come out of the kitchen taps at Gateway. No need to take more water out of the lake or dump the treated sewage in the land or water. Gateway’s position that they will not consider removing their sewer from our water unless we permit them to complete the development demonstrates their lack of respect for our community, for the Water and for the Salmon and all other living things which also have the right to clean, safe water.

No speed boats at all on this delicate spawning area is what is necessary to protect the Wild Salmon. If we did not already feel overwhelmed, we wouldn’t be objecting to more of the same. These boats also come with the danger of gas spillage and the pollution of the air. This is well documented and anyone can read the research, which was provided at the public hearing and in writing to the CSRD. There is no mention of protecting anything in the Gateway article, only about taking and using. Perhaps Gateway would publish some of their monthly reports from Corix on the test results of the effluent at the outfall.

The CSRD has listed ‘All relevant (Continued on page 50)

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First Nations Bands and Councils’ as having been consulted with regard to this application. Here is a partial list of those bands, and to our knowledge, none of them have been consulted. A few have been sent a notification of the application; but not consulted’. for those who are not aware of this fact: the entire Shuswap area is still unceeded, unsurrendered Indian Land. There has never been any agreement with the Crown of England to trade, barter or purchase this land. The Crown pushed the people off their homes by force, imprisoned them in residential schools and ‘reserves’ and then the Province sold the land to Settlers, contrary to Canada’s Constitutional Law. Boothroyd, Lower Nicola, Ashcroft, Shacken, Shulus, Ntsla’tko, Adams Lake, Kamloops, Kenpesq’t, Quaaout, Sk’etsin, Skeetchestn, Splatsin,

St’uxwtews, Pelltiq’t, Simpcw, Boston Bar, Oregon Jack Creek, Sputum, Lytton, Skuppah, Kanaka Bar, Shaken, Nooaitch, Upper Nicola Indian Band, Goldwater, Siska, Cook’s Ferry, Nicomen, Lower Nicola, Ashcroft, Shacken, Shulus, Ntsla’tko, Adams Lake, Kamloops, Kenpesq’t, Quaaout, Sk’etsin, Skeetchestn, Splatsin, St’uxwtews, Pelltiq’t, Simpcw We do not claim this list to be either complete or 100% accurate; however it is an indication of ‘relevant’ Indian Bands which need to be considered and consulted, since Clean Water and Wild Salmon is the basis of their sustenance.

Yours respectfully, Willy Gaw, Eva Lyman and Patricia White Shuswap Lake Coalition

North Shuswap Slo-Pitch Submitted by Brian MacDuff 2016 North Shuswap Slo-Pitch comes to an end. 22 games in a weekend and a few evenings make for a lot of ball playing and sore people.

This Year’s final game saw the Kekambas take on the Pickled Pirates, it was a very close game coming

down to the last inning with the Kekambas finishing on top. Congratulations Kekambas.

The Seasons most Sportsman Like team winning the Dudley Cup was the Pickled Pirates.

Tournament MVP’s winning the Dakota Cups are Tom from the Lee Creekers and Kacie from the Hawks.

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Submitted by Karen Brown, General Manager Calling All businesses for inclusion in Tourism Kiosk Directories The South Shuswap Chamber is piloting a new concept in the delivery of visitor services. A series of tourism kiosks will be installed at key points along Hwy 1, on the waterfront and in local parks and meeting areas in the South Shuswap over the next two summers. Construction has already begun on 7 new kiosks for this summer.

Each kiosk will contain the lake system maps, suggested itineraries and places to visit in the South Shuswap, as well as a full Chamber member directory. Chamber members of the South Shuswap will have their business name listed on the directory no charge. Non-members are also invited to put their business names on the series of kiosks for an annual fee. If you would like to join the Chamber or pay the prescribed fee for putting your name on the directory, please contact Chamber GM Karen Brown 250.515.0002.

South Shuswap tearaway Map books now available The South Shuswap tearaway map books are now available for local businesses to hand out to visitors. The mapbooks, designed by Kari Wilkinson of Toliver Design, follow a similar look to all of the other regional maps in the area. The unique distinction about the tear-away maps for our region is that they boast a ‘Bucket List of Things to Do in the South Shuswap’ where visitors are given twenty suggestions of things to do and see in the area. If you do not have your mapbooks or are running low on Shuswap Tourism planners, guides or rack cards, be sure to contact Chamber GM Karen Brown via email: manager@south shuswapchamber.com.

Golf Tournament September 17th.

The Chamber will be raising funds through its collaboration with the Second Annual FINZ Resort Charity Golf Classic, supporting both the Chamber and First Responders. The nine-hole tournament will follow the ‘Best Ball’ format at Shuswap Lake Estates followed by a fabulous buffet at FINZ Bar & Grill on the waterfront. Tee Off is at 1:30 pm, cocktails at 5 and

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dinner to follow at 6. The day and evening will be rounded out by 50/50 draws and a silent auction at the awards banquet buffet. Cost to participate is just $70 per person. To sponsor this event or to register as a golfer, please contact FINZ at 250.675.3222.

Community Engagement Day September 17th The Chamber, in collaboration with Sorrento & Area Community Association

will be hosting a Community Engagement Day on Sunday September 17th. If you are a non-profit business, club, organization or essential service that serves the residents of the South Shuswap, please contact the Chamber to be included in the list of invitees to exhibit at this one-day outdoor event in the park. The day’s events will be rounded out by music in the park and children’s activities.

Why is it when we “skate on thin ice”, we can “ get into hot water” ?

Why if money doesn’t grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?

Why does quicksand work slowly?

Why is there no "w" in "one", but there is a "w" in "two" and we don't use it?

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 to 4 and Sat : 10 - 2 At the Centre in Scotch Creek

Screening Mammography Clinic will be at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship on Butters Rd.

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ber. The August 13 breakfast will be hosted by the Anglemont Firefighters. Hope to see you then.

• BINGO at the Lakeview Centre has gone electronic!

The new electronic Bingo system is very professional – it’s quick (more games can be played) and it keeps it fast moving and interesting. The jackpot minimum on July 21 will be $400.00 and will increase until it is won. Please come out for a fun evening and support our Lakeview Community Bingo. August Bingo dates are the 4th and 18st from 6:30 to 9:00.

• General Meeting: General Meetings are suspended until September 13 at 7:00 p.m.

• O Canada!

Our Canada Day celebrations were very successful with an estimated 150+ people coming out to enjoy the sounds of the Fog Duckers, have a Canadian Burger and visit with friends and neighbours. One out-oftown visitor was heard to comment “that band sounds like a cross between Eric Clapton and Bob Seger”. Now that’s high praise indeed. Everyone The Lakeview Community Centre enjoyed the Fog Canada Day Celebrations were a Duckers and there huge success. Bill McBride and were so many comFrankie Brown raising the flag during pliments on their the singing of O Canada. We had in music that we hope excess of 150 come out and we they will pencil us in couldn’t be more pleased with the their schedule for response. Photo credit: Brian Shrum (Continued on page 55)

• Rise and Shine Breakfast: The July 9 breakfast was hosted by the hard working Bingo Committee members. They served up a tasty traditional pancake breakfast for 71 folks with pancakes, sausage, bacon, potato patties, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit salad. A huge tip of the Lakeview Stetson to the Bingo Committee members of Gary, Denise, Marianne, Karen, Andrew, Monique, Joe, Suzanne, Vicki, Bev and Fay. The winner of the Bingo Ball Guessing game was Larry Thomas. Larry received a GC for the July 21 Bingo.

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July 1, 2017. Thanks to all those on the Canada Day Committee. Vern, Donna, Bill, Emma, Darla, Rick, Ron, Terry, Darwin, Ted, Melanye, Dawn, Ann, Dennis, Vi, Don, Lorraine, Louie, Fay, Germain, Shirley and Lorrie. Thanks to Bill and Frankie for flag raising and to Jo for leading O Canada. These events wouldn’t happen without the hard work of our volunteers – you are the best!!!

• Fab Fourever: The Lakeview Centre was rocking on July 15 to the sounds of the excellent Beatles tribute band “Fab Fourever”.

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ovations. Fay Begin headed up the kitchen and the dinner was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.

Thanks to the super team of volunteers: Karen, Donna, Denise, Phyllis, Linda, Vicki, Bev, Andrew, Gary and last but not least Ted for doing those floors. Without all the help from the “team” it just wouldn’t have happened. A huge thank you to Shirley and Dolores who were kept busy in the beverage room. Thanks to Marianne Brama for bringing in this first class act.

• Coming Attractions: Please mark your calendars: October 1: Robert Larrabee – presents a 2 hour Rat Pack Las Vegas Show.

Don’t forget we have a website: lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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BC Newsroom The Province has strengthened regulations to ensure that hunters do not use flying drones to help them track wildlife, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today.

The Province amended the Wildlife Act hunting regulation, making it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone, or use data obtained by a drone, while on a hunting or trapping expedition. It is also now illegal for a third party to use a drone to help a hunter or trapper.

Before the change, Section 27 of the Wildlife Act made it illegal to use a helicopter to hunt in British Columbia, although the Prov-

ince contended that drones were a kind of helicopter.

The minimum fine for hunting with a helicopter or drone is $2,500 – although a first conviction could cost a hunter $250,000 and up to two years in jail.

The B.C. Wildlife Federation, B.C. Trappers Association and Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. support the change.

Quick Facts: • Drones are small, remote or GPS-controlled aircraft that can be equipped to send digital images to the operator.

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario,and Newfoundland and Labrador have banned hunters from using drones.

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Share your favourite shots for a chance to be featured

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BC Newsroom Calling all shutterbugs! Capture your favourite moments in provincial parks this summer for a chance to have your photo featured by BC Parks.

To celebrate our brand-new arrival on Instagram, BC Parks is looking for beautiful, adventure-inspiring and funfilled photos from park visitors throughout the province.

Whether it’s camping at your favourite spot, hiking with your family or enjoying a magical sunset, BC Parks wants to see your favourite shots.

Every week, the province will share a ‘BC Parks Fan Photo’ on its Instagram account, @yourbcparks.

For your shot to be considered, simply tag BC Parks and use the hashtag #BCParks.

Be sure to follow along on Instagram, and the province’s other social media channels – Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and the BC Parks blog (handles/links below) – for regular updates, and to see some of the pictures along the way.

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#40 1134 Pine Grove Rd taining a farm - all have two things in common: metal This month's Name That blades and handles. Any of Thing was a stumper. It is a these tools could have come assembled or the metal blade Wood Lathe. A piece of of each could have been purwood was fixed onto the lathe, then the turner used the chased separately, therefore needed handles to treadle to spin the Last Month’s Name that Thing be attached. As wood while applyWood Lathe well, a farmer ing pressure to it may have found with a chisel or that through vigother gouging tool. orous use or just The motion of the over time, the turning would alhandles on his low the wood to be much needed smoothly shaped tools broke off. to form whatever Instead of purthe maker had in Where was the below item chasing a new mind. found? tool, the handle When I first was simply resaw this item, I placed. thought that the Instead of woodworker buying new, it probably made would have bowls for selling been much easito neighbours. I er, cheaper and assumed they Email: kicker@kicker.ca more convenwould be both Call: 250-955-0534 ient to have functional and Or drop answer in one of our made a replacedecorative and drop boxes at SuperValu or for some it would Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch ment handle. have meant a Creek, Sunnyside Supermar- Chances are that ket in Celista, or Ross Creek new handles change from Store in Magna Bay would have more rudimentary been attainable dishes. While I still think this was a possibil- only by ordering from Kamity, I discovered that like so loops, Salmon Arm, or even from further away. "Make many tools the pioneers hay while the sun shines" is a brought into the area, the saying farmers live by. If it lathe may have been very was time to plant and the important for survival.

It is possible that the lathe handles on the plow were may have been a key tool in broken, a farmer did not have a farming community. Picks, time to wait for a shipment shovels, axes, plows - just to that could take weeks to arname a few implements nec- rive, he had to fix the prob(Continued on page 60) essary for starting and mainBy Jan Penner

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School News

Pottery

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lem immediately. If he or a neighbour had a lathe, the diameter of handles needed would have been determined, the wood turned as specified, and the plow would be in operation within the day.

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themselves and the generations which followed them.

Our item for next month is quite obvious so instead of guessing what it is, how about guessing which beach in the North Shuswap it was found on? Submit your guess by Friday august 19th . All correct guesses will be entered into a draw to win $20 from the Kicker.

By Jan Penner The 2015-2016 school year has now wrapped up.

The final week was very busy with classroom cleanup, Fun Day and Awards Day/Grade 8 Farewell.

This year's Awards Day was combined with North Shuswap Elementary's first ever Grade 8 Farewell.

The 6 students, all girls, will be missed as part of our school population. We wish them well as they move on to the SAS at the Jackson Campus in September. Congratulations to all our students on their achievements this year, with everyone receiving a class award and selected students taking home top hon-

our trophies and awards in our Awards Day assembly.

Top awards went to: Jamie Bentley-Public Speaking, Maria Ruiz-White-Pat Brown Memorial (Citizenship), Vaughn McManamnaGeoff Leach Memorial(Male Athlete), Joey Sangster-CameroCampbell/Mainprize Award (Female Athlete), Jonah Rivette-Cross Country, Meika Warkentin-Best Band Student, Jhoana Alcasid- Lee Creek Artisans Fine Arts Award, Taylor BochekMaureen Kalynchuk Award (Most Improved), Sarah Moore-Primary Art, Christian Zanders-Outstanding (Continued on page 61)

The Kicker would like to thank the North Shuswap Lions Club for their donation and their support of the paper. We are truly grateful to be a part of this caring community.

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Elementary Student, Presley Hokenson-Toews-Liam Smith Memorial Trophy, Jonah Rivette-Elementary Academic and Cassidy Peterson-Douglas-All Round Student.

Despite not being sure of what the weather would be like, Fun Day was planned and executed with...FUN! The theme this year was Summer Olympics and attending students joined in with enthusiasm, teamwork and sportsmanship. Congratulations to everyone who participated and thanks go out to the staff members who worked to ensure that this end of the year event created great memories for everyone.

We will be missing a few faces in September. Mr. Ellis is leaving us to move to Salmon Arm West. CEA

Sue Raeside who has been at our school for over 20 years is now retired. We will miss both of you more than we can say. Mr. Ian Landy will be taking Mr. Ellis' place, moving to North Shuswap from Sorrento and Simone will be returning to our school in the CEA position.

We anticipate at least one more new face in September but we will have to wait until the new year begins to know who will be joining the staff.

In order to keep the school grounds safe and clean, please take a few precautions if you are using the fields or play areas over the summer. Please use garbage cans for garbage and avoid littering. If you walk your dog through the school yard, please clean up after them.

Have a safe and active summer!

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Building in the North Shuswap?

If you are building, renovating, maintaining or upgrading any structure, deck, carport, shed, garage, single family dwelling etc. that is: •

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For information please contact: CSRD Development Services Phone: 250-833-5911 or toll free 1-888-248-2773 or visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca

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Dare to Dream

Helping you with your garden needs

SWOA AGM Wednesday August 24, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road

Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes?

Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government.

Working together through SWOA provides an effective voice to address these issues.

A two year membership at $50 will help you to stay current on issues that impact you, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on the rules and regulations associated with living/building on the lake.

SWOA is currently involved in a research study to obtain good science on the impact of docks on fish populations.

SWOA advocates for the rights of waterfront property owners on the Shuswap and surrounding lakes with the goal of protecting the lakeshore environment and fostering respect for, and quiet enjoyment of, all beachfront areas.

SWOA has over 1000 members; growing that number gives us a stronger voice.

Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association Go to www.SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA. For more information, email info@SWOA.ca

By Bev Shea Last month I had some fun with the idea from The Fool’s Handbook” on how to be unhappy. I thought it was only fair to spend some time this month thinking about how to be happy. So, I spent some time with Google and some time with a number of books I happen to have around the house, and Boy, were there ever a lot of surveys, studies, articles and books about the subject. It seems as if happiness and the pursuit of happiness is something that occupies a lot of our time. Henry David Thoreau wrote “Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder”. Let's quit chasing and try some of the ideas about how to be happy that I found: Think of yourself less – I found this idea over and over again – and remember last month the number one way to be unhappy was to think only of yourself. C.S. Lewis wrote “Don’t think less of yourself as a person, but think less of yourself”. Find ways to help others and I believe that you will find more happiness.

Relationships are important for happiness. Multiple studies show that having a close group of people in your life improves your happiness. National studies (in the US) found that when someone claims to have five or more friends with whom they can discuss important problems, they are 60% more likely to say that they are happy. An important part of having good relationships is to foster forgiveness. Once again I will refer to last

months column and the suggestions that you dwell on every mistake you have made, every time you were hurt, etc. If you can learn to forgive yourself and others it reduces the power of bad events to create bitterness and resentment.

Treat Yourself, Plan Fun and Spend Money on Experiences. Small pleasures in life matter, be sure to treat yourself. It has been found that planning an experience adds to the pleasure. A study gave subjects a free meal and they had the opportunity to have it that night or in seven days. A large number of participants chose to have their free meal in 7 days, this way they not only had the pleasure of the meal they also had the pleasure of looking forward to it. The reason that spending money on experiences rather than things is more likely to make one happy is that experiences improve over time, people are able to revisit experiences more often and experiences are social.

Show some gratitude.

Instead of dwelling on what you might not have, spend time being grateful for what you do have. Do a daily gratitude exercise, it will help you shift your thoughts from bitterness and regret to being happy with life. I read a study that found that writing a thank you note was an effective method of increasing happiness and life satisfaction (and it is also just good manners).

Finally, if you want to be happy live in the knowledge that miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease.

And that’s the way it is.

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Saturday Evening Services “River Nights”

The other day I was swimming down at Pioneer Park (the park beside Service starts at 7:00 pm the hall). My favorite thing to do when Coffee on at 6:30 pm I go in the lake is to dive under the Thursday 10:00 to Noon Bible study water and swim until I run out of “Equipping the Saints” breath and then surface. I was doing (Chase Home Group resumes in the Fall) this for the first time down there. I skimmed along the bottom of the lake Pastor Peter and Robyn King Office: 250-804-3518 until, as I reached my limit, the bottom Unit #3 – 3968 Squilax-Anglemont Road just dropped away into an impenetra(Office Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 10 to 2) ble black gulf. It was so surprising; it victoryintheshuswap@gmail.com would have taken my breath away— if any was left in my lungs. Filled with a new-found sense of wonder, I surfaced and looked at the blackness of the water extending into the depths below me.

My sister and I used to take swimming lessons down at Pioneer Park. In the 70s long Ric Porteous wooden docks formed a square with the beach.

On the way down to the lessons my mom and my sister would sing an inspirational song to help my sister get over her fear of jumping off the deep end of the docks where you could not see the botS e r v i n g Fr e s h , H e a l t h y, F u n Fo o d tom. I never understood her fear, but maybe I was www.beteased.com just oblivious and fearless in a naive six-yearDON’T FORGET TO STOP BY OUR old kid kind of NEW STORE FRONT LOCATION IN KAMLOOPS! way.

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derstood the lake held mysteries that could not be comprehended from the shore. That feeling I got, as the safe observable bottom suddenly and sharply veered into a cliff of deep green and blue still stays with me. I think swimming in the lake is a source of pleasure and wonder that cannot be underestimated. Every beach is different and holds its own treasures.

Pioneer Park and the North Shuswap Community Hall comprise one of the largest undeveloped pieces of lakeshore on our arm of the lake. The entire property is split in half. The NSCA outright owns the west side of the property where the hall sits, including the road. The other half (Pioneer Park), including the tarmac, is crown land leased from the provincial government. The park property used to be a provincial class ‘C’ park until it was taken out of the park system and given to Integrated Land Management to administer.

Pioneer Park sits in the middle of the original Celista town site and was designated as the community park.

The original Celista school stood near the hall, the cemetery is across the road and St Andrews Church bounds the east side of the park. The NSCA, since it was given the lease over thirty years ago, has kept the land as a community park and provided picnic tables, sitting benches, garbage and recycling facilities, and a pit toilet. The Lions club maintain two swimming docks and buoy markers for the swimming area. A rough boat launch is also used by those with four wheel drive.

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winter debris.

If for some reason you did not know about this big, quiet, beautiful park beside the North Shuswap Community Hall, I encourage you to stop and check it out because it is truly a wonder that something like this still exists.

BINGO is coming to the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista every Monday except stat

holidays, starting July 25.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., games start at 7:00. Bingo daubers will be for sale.

The concession will be open. The evening will consist of sixteen games with prizes ranging from $100 to a $1000 progressive jackpot. Players must be nineteen years or older.

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Escapee ornamental on the Loose Submitted by Laura Gaster Watch out, they’re back.

Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) is blooming once again in the Columbia Shuswap region. This invasive plant may look pretty, but is one of our worst invasive plant species. It threatens aquatic habitats and takes over recreational waters forming dense vegetative mats encircling the waterbodies it invades. It is currently found in Gardom Lake, Little White Lake, White Lake, and the Turner Creek Trail System in Salmon Arm. Each year volunteers put on their waders and break out the garden shears to remove this invasive plant from these ecologically and recreationally important water bodies. So far in 2016, weed pulls have been conducted at Gardom Lake, Little White Lake and the Turner Creek Trail system with over 15,000 kilograms of plant material being removed!

Additionally, each year the Columbia Shuswap Inva-

sive Species Society (CSISS) maps the Yellow Flag Iris infestation tracking removal progress, and new in 2016, CSISS has partnered with Thompson Rivers University to install non-permeable mats to ensure this invasive plant does not return.

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is dedicated to removing this invasive plant from our waterways and you can help too! Don’t purchase Yellow Flag Iris from garden centres (yes, some places still sell it!), contact CSISS to join in on a local weed pull, and keep an eye out for this riparian invasive plant in your water ways reporting all invasive sightings to the CSISS website.

For more information on Yellow Flag Iris identification, impacts and management techniques see here: http:// columbiashuswapinvasives.org/yellow-flag-iris/ Or visit the CSISS webpage here: www.columbiashuswapinvas ive.org

Up close and personal.

Volunteers remove invasive Yellow Flag Iris from ecologically and recreationally important waterbodies in Salmon Arm. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) and local volunteer organizations have conducted three Yellow Flag Iris weed pulls in 2016 removing over 15,000 kilograms of this invasive plant.

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Magic Show at the Library

Uncle Chris the Clown kept his young audience entertained and involved with his magic tricks at the North Shuswap Library on July 15. He has been "Clowning Around" throughout B.C. since 1999.

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JOB POSTING: ADAMS RIVER SALMON SOCIETY Administrative Coordinator (2016) DESCRIPTION OF JOB: This position will assist the Adams River Salmon Society Board with the administration of the Adams River Salmon Society. The duties, as defined below, will be in collaboration with the Adams River Salmon Society Board.

Duties will include: 1. Ongoing maintenance and updating of the Adams River Salmon Society website and social media platforms – i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2. Overseeing the general maintenance of the Interpretive Cabin located at Roderick Haig-Brown Park.

3. Prepare grant proposals for funding for the Adams River Salmon Society projects.

4. Overseeing and management of Adams River Salmon Society projects.

5. Prepare press releases to engage and educate the communities in and around the Shuswap region about the Adams River Salmon Society.

6. To develop outreach programs, with assistance from various organizations, to create interpretative programs for School District #83.

These programs may also be used to provide educational workshops for community members. All programs/workshops will be located at the Interpretive Cabin in Roderick Haig Brown Park. These programs will be held at specific times of the year, time permitting and will be delivered by the Administrative Coordinator with assistance from the Board.

7. To coordinate visitor information in coordination with local businesses, tourism organizations and BC Parks and to have this information located in the Interpretive Cabin at Roderick Haig Brown Park.

8. Planning and implementation of Adams River Salmon Society Events in September of each year.

9. Planning and implementation of the “Salute to the Sockeye” Festival which happens every four years. (Next event – September/October 2018) 10. Planning and implementation of the annual Adams River Salmon Society AGM. 11. Prepare monthly reports for BC Parks on the park – issues, concerns, and opportunities and prepare Park permits as needed.

12. Prepare a monthly reports for the Adams River Salmon Society to update the board on duties completed.

13. Minute taking and preparation of the agenda for the Adams River Salmon Society Board Meetings.

To apply please provide the following: 1. A cover letter stating why you would be the best candidate for this position.

2. A resume stating your experience that will meet the job requirements.

3. Three references who will be able to confirm your work experience that will meet the job requirements.

Job Requirements: 1. The ability to compose and create business style letters and reports using formal English language.

2. The ability to prepare successful grants proposals for project funding.

3. The ability to develop and interpret financial statements.

4. Experience in Event Coordination.

5. Experience in website maintenance.

6. Experience in using social media use with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

7. Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget.

8. The ability to work unsupervised.

9. Valid BC Driver's License and vehicle for transportation.

Hours of work: 20 hours per week – Work scheduled can be flexible. Some weekend work required. This position is year round with two weeks paid annual vacation or 4% in lieu of paid vacation to be paid on each paycheck.

Position will commence as a 6 month contract to be reviewed at the end of 6 months.

Rate of pay: $22.00 per hour

Please send the above required documents to: Human Resources Committee - Adams River Salmon Society By email to: president@salmonsociety.com Or by mail to: Human Resources Committee – Adams River Salmon Society P.O. Box 24034, Scotch Creek, BC V0E 3L0

Application for this position will be accepted until Friday, August 5, 2016.

Starting date for this position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

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What We Believe

Sunday Service 10:30 All Are Welcome

Children's Church 10:30 each Sunday

Live Stream Sunday 11 am check webpage under sermons

YOUTH GROUP age 13 and up Thursdays from 7 - 9pm.

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• Prayer Meetings - Wed., 10am • Men’s breakfast - 3rd Saturday 8am • Youth Group - Thur., 7 - 9pm

• Counselling Services Available (250-793-2202)

4079 Butters Rd, Scotch Creek Church Office: 250-955-2545 Pastor Lloyd Peters 250-793-2201 nscfchurch.org

Anglemont Waterworks

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

JPW Road Maintenance 24hour hazard Reporting line 1-877-546-3799

Eileen Peters MA, Certified Professional Counsellor Underneath the things that we do lie a set of beliefs.

Our actions never come out of a vacuum; there’s always a reason for what we do.

Sometimes we would like to shrug our shoulders and say, “Sorry, I just couldn’t help it!” or “Sorry, that’s just who I am!” as if we really had no choice in the matter.

But the truth is, what we do is always based on what we believe about a situation, about our own selfpreservation, about another person. Those beliefs may be deeply hidden, but they are there. We may not be conscious of them but they still have a profound influence on us.

Our beliefs come out of many different situations: We learn that certain actions bring great pleasure, while others result in pain and discomfort. For example, a small child may come to realize that being compliant is the way to ensure that her world remains peaceful and calm. That child may become an adult who never seems to have an opinion about anything, always relying on others to make decisions. A teenager may learn that the only way to “survive” is to yell louder and hit harder. When conflicts arise later in life, he will resort to the strategy he has learned – and may never

North Shuswap Library at the Centre in Scotch Creek

Tues: Noon - 5 pm Wed & Fri: 11 am - 4 pm Sat: 11 am - 4 pm 250-955-8198

understand why he just “feels angry all the time”.

Unless we enter into our stories, our stories will continue to control us. Our stories make up the unique grid or lens through which we view our world. Actually, a part of our brain is wired to ensure survival. So when we are faced with a situation that has the potential (real or imagined) for harm, that part of our brain that is responsible for survival kicks into action with a response that has been successful in the past. Usually the result will be one of three things: fight, flight, or freeze.

If we believe that uncomfortable situations can be handled by immediately engaging, then we will find ourselves choosing a “fight” response. If we believe that danger and discomfort can be thwarted by simply disappearing emotionally, or even physically, then we will choose a “flight” response. And if we have learned that the only way to survive is to simply become a doormat, as in the case of people who have “learned to be helpless” in the face of violence, then we will “freeze”.

Healing comes when we realize that what we believe may not be accurate. It may simply be a result of earlier conditioning. Many beliefs are formed before we even (Continued on page 71)

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have the ability to think logically and act in our own best interests. If others have harmed us, or not cared for us we probably needed to used these strategies simply to survive.

However, problems arise when we bring these “survival strategies” into our adult lives and they determine our response to situations. Sometimes these survival strategies kick into action before our logical brain can tell us that the situation we are facing is not actually threatening, or that we now

have adult skills to deal with it.

We need to be thoughtful and gentle with ourselves as we begin the journey into our story. And curious. Our story is unique and if we want to live in freedom, we need to own it and embrace it.

If you would like more information about this topic or to find out about counselling services in Scotch Creek please feel free to contact me at 250-793-2202. or visit www.northshorecounselling.net

Come and spend time in our Meditation Garden by the cross.

Scenes from Mount Olympus”

By Jim Cooperman The July 10th performance of “Scenes from Mount Olympus” at the Friday Night Live stage in Scotch Creek was a huge success!

The large audience fully enjoyed the dance, songs and comedy pre-show as well as the humorous musical written and directed by Passion Bowl Drama Camp instructor, Katie Welch. Pictured above is the cast and crew. Top row: Ruby Bruce and Zoe Watson (assistant directors), Tatiana Warkentin, Katie Welch, Caleb Platt. Middle row: Claire Bruce, Tea Watson, Meika

St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista

Join us for worship Sundays at 11:00 •

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A very friendly place with inspirational messages and music to uplift you Outreach projects to support the community and beyond Great activities for children Light pot luck “picnic style” lunch each Sunday

We have air conditioning !

Everyone welcome!

Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 250-955-2502

Warkentin, Svanja Klabunde, Hisani Farr, Ziana Mickelson. Bottom row: Mia Tucker, Jolie Rawn, Rowan Jensen, Summer Bogetti-Smith, Caden Spooner, and Tyne MacLennan. Photo

by Kevin Bogetti-Smith. Backdrop by Lynn Erin, Julie Farr and the cast.

Picture credit: Kevin

Visit our website www.stdavidschurch.info

Thrift Shop News Open every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Great weekly specials A community gathering place!

Victory Church

St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 S-A Rd, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith  Sunday, 11am

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North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek 250-955-2545 (nscfchurch@shaw.ca)  Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday after service Soup Day Wed. 11:30 - 1:30 Pastor Lloyd Peters

Unit #3 - 3968 S-A Rd Scotch Creek  Saturday Nights, 7pm (for the summer)

Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake Blind Bay

 Sunday, 11: 15 am

Shuswap Community Church Sorrento Campus

Chase  Sunday, 9:00 am

Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendale Rd. 250.835.4004

Saturdays until September 3.

Mass time is 4pm.

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NORTH SHUSWAP • Friday Night’s Live - Night Market with great food, and craft items. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and of course your dancing feet! Opens at 6pm Feature bands play at 7:30. At the Centre in Scotch Creek (see stage line-up in article on pg. 23 of this issue of the Kicker) FMI Barry 250-318-3843 • Bingo at the Lakeview Centre in Anglemont - Thursday, August 4 & 18- 6:30 - 9:00 pm doors open 6:00 pm. Great door prizes, concession, lots of fun! For more info contact: Suzanne 250-679-2614 (licence no.

82087) • BINGO at Celista Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., games start at 7:00. Concession.

Prizes ranging from $100 to a $1000 progressive jackpot. Players must be nineteen years or older. No minors. (license #85663) • Youth Group - Thursdays at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church - 4079 Butters Rd. (ages 13 & up) FMI 250-955-2545 • Swimming Lessons in the Lake - Aug 1 to 11. ages 3 and up contact Leigh 250-5154682 for more info and to register. Web: nsscr.ca • Splish Splash 5th Annual Art Sale - Aug 13 & 14, 10am to 4pm at Celista Hall. Pottery, paintings, stained glass, jewelry, free door prize.

• Cemetery Tour on Wednesday August 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the North Shuswap Cemetery. Come and hear the history of several of our pioneer families.

• APC Public Meeting - Aug 17, 5pm at N. S. Community Hall.

• 9 & Dine - Friday Aug. 19 at Anglemont Golf Course. Call 250-955-2323 for details • Captains Village Marina 40th Anniversary Gratitude Gala - Aug 20. Live music by the Serious Dogs, Pig roast, dunk tank, prizes.

FMI 250-955-2424 • Screening Mammography Clinic - at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship on Butters Rd. Saturday Aug 20th, 10:00am 5:40pm, Monday Aug 22nd, 8:20am 4:50pm. Phone 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment • SWOA AGM - Wednesday August 24, 7:00 p.m. at Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Rd • Lions Club Meat Draw - Starts up again on Saturday Sept. 10 at the Copper Island Pub in Scotch Creek. 3 - 5 pm, 50/50 draw.

Every Saturday.

• Lions club Annual Garage Sale- Sept 10, 10am to 3pm at the Centre in Scotch Creek

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SOUTH SHUSWAP • Music in the Bay - Thursdays July and August 6:30 pm at Centennial Field in Blind Bay - July 7- Elk Tribe, July 21 Sabrina Weeks, / Aug 4 Margit Sky Project. FREE concerts. Visit shuswaparts.com for more events • High Country Pottery Sale - July 30 & 31, 10am to 4pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall located at 1150 Passchendaele Road. Web: highcountrypotterysale.com • Shuswap Marina’s 7th Annual Openhouse - Sat. Aug 6, 11m to 5pm. Complementary lunch, soft drinks & shaved ice.

Prize draws, demos, live music by the Salmon Armenians. Bring a lawn chair and your friends! FMI 250-675-2250 • "Related Styles" 4th annual Art Show and Sale - Sorrento Drop-In Centre, lower level of the Sorrento Memorial Hall August 12 and 13, 10 to 4 each day.

• Artisan - South Shuswap Collective Thursdays to Sundays until August 14 10am to 4pm at lower level Carlin Hall, 4051 Myers Frontage Rd. Tappen • T. BUCKLEY TRIO - at Carlin Hall in Tappen, Aug 14th – 6:30 pm. Drawing on everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Guy Clark, T. Buckley Trio can pivot from soft country to pounding rhythms. The band was selected for the 2014 Creative Residency at the Banff Centre for Performing Arts. “North Country Soul” charted #1 on CKUA Radio & CJSW Folk. Tickets at the door. (Children free admission to concert) • SWOA AGM - Wednesday August 24, 7:00 p.m. Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road • Salmon Arm ROOTS&BLUES Festival Aug. 19 to 21. Friday starting at 4pm. Sat. and Sun. 10am to 11pm at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds. Four Daytime Stages and Two Evening Stages. Global Food Village.

Artisan Market. Family Fun Zone. Shaded Beverage Gardens with Stage Views. Paid Camping & Parking, both adjacent to the Festival Grounds. FMI rootsandblues.ca • Finz 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament - Sat. Sept 17, at Shuswap Lake Estates.

Tee off at 1:30pm. Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm at Finz at, 50/50 draw, prizes, silent auction. FMI 250-675-3222 CHASE • Chase First Annual Music on the Lake Tuesday evenings in July to August will see nine concerts performed by many excellent local musicians and other touring bands.

Everything from classic rock to blues and from folk to country will be heard from the Chase Memorial Park band shell. Bring your

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lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE performance on the beach. Variety of food, art and craft stands, wine sampling and more.

• Chase Cornstock - August 13th at Chase Memorial Beach 3pm-10pm. live music, plenty of family fun activities. Chase’s world famous, hot-buttered corn, fresh produce, delicious foods, unique gifts, watering hole, corny photo booth. For schedule and more event information go to ChaseCornStock.com.

• Golden Ears Farm Events: -West My Friend concert of indie-roots to chamber-folk on August 2 and -The Eisenhauer's folk duo on August 9.

-Annual Corn Roast - Sept 10 Young agrarians farm tour at 4pm. Potluck dinner at 6pm. . Variety show, silent auction and live music. All ages welcome. FMI goldenearsfarm.com SEYMOUR ARM • Seymour Arm Walk for a Cure - September 4, 9am at Fink Park. Three levels to participate - 5Km, 7km, 20km. Get the whole family involved! Fun day with light lunch provided afterward. All donations benefit the BC Cancer Foundation. If you would like to make a pledge, participate in the walk or volunteer please contact Debbie at vinsulla@gmail.com FARMERS’ MARKETS • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays from 10am to 2pm at Park Store. Plenty of parking. Local produce, baking crafts and more. (till Sept 4th. ) • Celista Hall Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm at North Shuswap Community Hall. Fresh produce, crafts, live music, nummy food. (till Sept 7) • Blind Bay Farmers Market - Thursdays May 19 to Sept 1, 10am to 2pm at Blind Bay Marketplace parking lot. Local produce, crafts and fun!

• Chase Farm & Craft Market - Every Friday from 10am to 2pm in downtown Chase. FMI email chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 250-679-2166 • Sorrento - Saturdays, May 14 to Thanksgiving 12, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun!

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Regularly Scheduled Events Please Note:

Many of the regular scheduled events take a break during the summer.

NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • Area F Advisory Planning Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday at 5 pm as posted at the Hall. See CSRD website for agenda.

• BINGO Mondays (except Stats). Games start at 7:00. Concession. Prizes ($100 to a $1000) Must be legal age. (license #85663) • Celista Coffee House - Live entertainment, 3rd Saturday (NEW) of the month, Oct to May. $4 admission. Set-up and pot-luck dinner, 5:30pm.

Doors open 7pm, Open mic; 7:30-9pm, feature act to follow. Refreshments. FMI 250-679-2174 • Community Association - meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 7pm.

• Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-955-6279 • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm.

• Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Meat Draw at the Copper Island Pub, Saturdays 3-5pm • Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm. (Summer outings) FMI Claudette: 250-6798148 • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am 11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Wed. of the month at 2pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm.

• Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 • Arts and Crafts Club - Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur.

• Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome.

• Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 • Cribbage - Thursdays 1 pm • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 • General Meeting - next meeting - Sept. 13, 7pm • Hostess Program - Tues, Wed, Thurs, 1pm to 4pm • Parents and Tots group - Mondays & Fridays 10am to noon. Shari 250-679-2178 • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am.

Great food, come hungry • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm and & Thurs. 1 pm to 3pm. Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • 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 - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays, 3-5pm. Ten draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from SuperValu. 50/50 Draw • NS First Responders - meet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm

at Celista Fire Hall.

• NS Health Centre Society - meet 2nd Thurs of the

month, 9am. Call Pat 250-955-2999 or Jay 250-3775462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek.

Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". Times will be earlier when hotter weather arrives. Everyone welcome.

• Soup Day - Wed. 11:30 to 1:30pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek SOUTH SHUSWAP BLIND BAY HALL - 2510 Blind Bay Rd, • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm Contact Inge 675-2860 • Fitness for Independent Living - Mon/Thur 10 -11 Contact Betty 675-2249 • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm. Contact Nancy 675-5375 • Blind Bay Quilter Chicks - Friday 9 am- 3pm Contact Kirsten 675-5077 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call Marcha, 250-835-8577 or Jane 250-675-5426. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm.

• Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday- October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Proceeds donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

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. FMI call Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri evenings at 7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 6755403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec, June, July & Aug. 7:30 pm. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - meet 1st Monday of month at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./ mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • 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 - Meet Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316.

SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA 8pm, • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 8am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm, Cards - 1pm • Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-832-6209), Quilting - 10:00am, Men’s Snooker - 1:00pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am FMI 250-675 -3518 SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay

FMI call 250-675-2523 Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1:00 - 2:30, Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1:00 - 4:00, Good Time Quilters 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Wed: Line Dance - beginners 10:00 - 11:30, Advanced 1:30 - 3:00. Lego Club - every 2nd Wed. • Thurs: Play Group 9:00 - 12:00 • Friday: Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00, Youth Group Grade 7 & up 7:00 - 9:00. Family Move Night - 1st Fri. of month 6:00 - 8:00 • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 4pm to 6pm at Log & Hearth Restaurant (SLE) 50/50 draw FMI bob, 250-679-2299 • The Piecemakers Quilt Group - Thurs. 10 - 2pm at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250-955-2393 • 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. Blind Bay BC (lower level). FMI Gail 250-675-2849 CHASE Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 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 Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302.

Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250679-4477 Ext. 5 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tuesday Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 4 - 6:30pm • Wednesday - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm.

• Saturday Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sunday - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed.

• Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 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 SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI are Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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Adams River Salmon Society.. Sheila Empey 250-253-2598 Anglemont Estates Waterworks

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-679-2174 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings ..Marianne Brama ..250-517-8365 NS Community Association.. Toby Alford 250-955-2978 Hall Bookings – Deb 250-253-5954 or Lynn - 250-679-4017 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. Martin Lucas 250-319-1331 Julie Lucas 250-253-5620 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-833-8997 / 250-955-2173 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-517-0540 S.C./L.C. - Art Stoll - 250-955-2422 / 250-517-0098 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responders Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 and Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420

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North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 250-319-7797 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 Saratoga - Aileen Brand 250-955-6123 St. Ives - Dave King 250-955-0573 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Wilmer Marks 778-785-2032 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Tara Stanley 250-308-9248, shuswapsar.org Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Marlene 250-675-2507 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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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

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing

Brush with Greatness

Kyle Lessey

Painting /

250-679-2164 (Cell) 250-320-6820

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WE DELIVER

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

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

• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

Residential & Commercial New Home Construction Cleaning Quality Guaranteed Property Checks Insured

debidee68@gmail.com

250-318-0088 info@abcengineeringservice.com

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

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Experience how Touch for Health and EFT (Tapping)

GENTLY RELIEVE STRESS PAIN IMPROVE ENERGY LEVELS These techniques also work on your pets!

Barb Paquette 250-679-8426 Chase wellness Centre

BdebClean Year round cleaning services.

Excellent references Call 250-679-2164

Fall Blow Out & Spring Start Up Warrantee Program $189

2 years parts and labour warrantee

250-299-6689 References available

Now Hiring

Cathryn Rankin B.A., R.M.T.

Trigger Point * Craniosacral Many other Modalities

Phone: 250.675.5054

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Aggressive Rock Works

Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-955-2149 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Landscaping PAVERS ROCKS & BLOCKS, GARDEN WALLS COURTYARDS, PATIOS, IRRIGATION

TOPSOIL MANURE/COMPOST GRAVEL/SAND LOT CLEARING BLACK PEAT 250-955-6435

778-257-5875 Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

aggressiverockwork@gmail.com

250-679-0001 24 HOUR SERVICE Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

Bonded ▪ References Available

250-833-6087 250-679-8384

ABCEngineeringService.com

Installation & Servicing Residential Irrigation

(AACI, CRP)

Debi D’s Cleaning Services

STRUCTURAL DESIGN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING / INSPECTIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEWAGE SYSTEM REGULATION

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

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

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Shuswap Piano Tuning and restoration . Call or text 250-517-7717

Dance Fitness Low Impact - Great Energy - Body Fun

Drop-in’s welcome

10:30am Tuesdays & Fridays at Celista Hall $8 Drop - in rate 10 Sessions for $65

Nancy Parkinson (250) 679-8233

Rock Steady Services. Flooring installations, tear outs, dump runs, general labourer and helper.

Don 250-308-5464 toll free 1-866-713-7777

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

250-320-4050

- Force Sports & Board Shop Tues to Sat 10ish - 5:30ish Online Store: gforcesports.ca We have everything you need to get your adrenaline pumping!

927 Shuswap Ave. Chase

250-679-8456

HAVE CARDS WILL TRAVEL WHITE SWAN MOTHERPEACE Tarot FOUR Agreements Doreen Virtue Angelic Systems Medicine Wheel Correspondences Group or private sessions in my home ($25-$45) - or yours ($45-$65)

Jan 250.955.2858 "A conscious life is a treasure beyond price" Yoga @ the beach Tues & Thurs 9-10am Ross Creek Community Park. FMI Candi 250-852-1536

Canadian Jetpack Adventures.com - Swim like a dolphin or fly like a super hero!

1-855-359-2232 ext. 24. Bring this ad in and receive 10% off (Valid until Aug 15)

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Mobile Foot Reflexology HAVE HANDS WILL TRAVEL

Relax in the comfort of your own home or book an appointment in our Scotch Creek Studio

Contact Kristin (250)955-0009 khmissklea@gmail.com

FOR SALE WASHED SAND

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• BEACH/VOLLEYBALL

FOR SALE For Sale 43” LG TV with stand excellent condition $150.00 OBO 250-955-2913 ————————————— Flat deck trailer 6 1/2’x8’ new tires (spare). Utility, quad, snowmobile possibilities. light weight $750. registered, call 250-955-2203 ————————————— Must Sell – Moving. 4 CU freezer with baskets, 2 ½ yrs old, $230. OBO. 250-955-0499 ————————————— Vanguard Boat 16 ft. 115 HP Evinrude with a 15HP Mercury kicker motor. Tow bar. Shoreline trailer. $2,500 250-9550499

~~~ 1/2” CLEAR CRUSH 1/4” BIRDS EYE ROCK 3/8” PEA ROCK

Cement Dock 9 ’x 26’ located in Celista. offers to $3,000 604-828-7616

250-955-6435

GARAGE SALE

Rebel fiberglass dock 10x16.

3x8 ramp wheel kit. Complete rebuild by Rebel. New condition.

3 pontoons, bumpers, ladder, Magna Bay $4500 250-371-4995 1997 Campion Allante 17.5ft, 4.3 Volvo Penta Motor, leg good condition, needs work on floor.

Asking $6400 OBO Magna Bay 250-371-4995 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 1990 F250 Ford Truck, Standard Transmission, 460, V8, 173,000kms, 2 spare wheels, remote CD. Call 250-463-3696

Open House Moving Sale incl. woodworking machines, tools, household, hardwoods, books, new imported clothing and goods. 4138 Meadow Creek Rd. Celista, 250-955-0528 date- Aug. 13-14th. 10:30 to 3:00

WANTED De-clutter, De-stress any unwanted garage sale items, good-used furniture and household items.

Donations greatly appreciated call or text for pick up. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop in Scotch Creek next to Jimco.

250-299-3299

WANTED Buying old items, wood, windows, doors, ladders, suitcases, wood boxes, signs, lanterns, furniture, kitchenware, cowboy items, tools, skulls, milk cans, gates, etc. Call Randy 250-577-3357 (Pritchard)

INDUSTRIAL SPACE Industrial space for rent in Scotch Creek. Fully fenced, 3 gates, chain linked with barbed wire. Trailer on-site with office, small kitchen, washroom, running water, electricity (not included in rent) $1000month. For more info call Robert at 250-319-2343

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Property for sale, 20 acres with 3 bdr. house and 5 bdr house/ chalet in Celista, with rentable suite. Very peaceful, and sunny, property, contact Brian 250-955-0528, or brihowy981@hotmail.com $530,000. CAN GO TO www.shuswap-paradise.ca or http://shuswap-paradise.ca/ PhotoAlbumsPro/index.php Also new large one bedroom suite. Short or long term MUST SELL - ½ acre level lot in the heart of Scotch Creek, 3 separate titles, water, septic, 5minute walk to beach, shopping.

Lot is 65’x 122’ $75,000 per title or all 3 for $199,000.

Call 250-955-0499

FOR RENT New 1 Bdrm Suite, clean & bright. 10 min before Scotch Creek. Lake front, year round rental, private. D/W, W/ D. $700. 604-834-2346 or cbackc@gmail.com.

Short Term Rentals Scotch Creek

Daily - Weekly - Monthly Work Crews welcome!

Copper Island Inn 250-955-6377

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VACATION RENTALS

Classified Ads $7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad $2.25 per 1/4” (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek SuperValu, Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch Creek, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534 September Deadline - August 22 at noon * must be paid in advance*

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Suite Escapes BC

● King Suite ● Queen Room Both with private bathrooms

PLEASE PRINT Mother In Law coming?

We offer 16 private entrance guest rooms each with private bath/ shower, TV, and wifi.

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Crews welcome Kitchenette available Open Year Round Ideal for Weddings Reunions and Seminars. (up to 90 people) ♦ RV sites and campground with washrooms and showers Mid-Week Discounts! check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

Vacation rental on the water in Anglemont. Walkout basement.

Sleeps 6. comes with Washer/ Dryer, TV and lots of amenities.

Call Elsie 250-955-6420

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250-955-6136 or 780-881-6912

YOGA TEACHER Training 200 hr RYT Certification Course Starts October, 16th 2016 Namaste School of Yoga Salmon Arm BC 250 832 3647 call text www.yogasalmonarm.com

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North Shuswap BOAT, RV & MINI STORAGE Indoor, Outdoor & Covered Storage Easy Access Ground Level Units Short or Long Term Valet Service for your Boat or RV Secure “Your Lock” - “Your Key” Reasonable Rates

250-955-0788

Email storageresort@gmail.com 1337 Cardy Drive Scotch Creek

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Serving the North Shuswap

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Renovations, New Construction & Repairs Continuous 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load Heat Trace Installation Full Liability & WCB Coverage

Experience the ADVANTAGE of quality, personalized service!

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First

Ice Cream • Novelties • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping