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Community Park Renamed in Memory of Roy Sharp By Jo Anne Malpass South Shuswap lost a well-respected, long-time member of the Sunnybrae community in the Robinson Creek landslide on May 5. As a memorial to him, the community made a request to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board to change the name of Robinson Creek Community Park in Sunnybrae to 'Roy Sharp Community Park'. Area C Director Paul Demenok, the Area C Parks Advisory Committee, the CSRD Parks and Operations staff and the CSRD Board all supported the renaming, passing a motion at their July board meeting. A statement from Sunnybrae resident David Miege was read at the board meeting, on behalf of him and the 400 plus petitioners who asked for the park to be named after Roy Sharp. "For those of us who live near the end
of Sunnybrae Road, Roy Sharp was so much more than the ‘senior who perished in the Robinson Creek mudslide’. He was our friend, our helper, our model father, a true pillar of the community. Roy moved to our neck of the woods in the 70's, married a beautiful local lady from Tappen, built a home with his own hands, and started a family with the birth of his daughter, Barbara. When his wife Mitzi died from cancer, he taught us courage, true love, and how to Photo credit: Cynthia Hunter be the ultimate dad. He and Barbara were wonderful together, he raised her with a love of the outdoors and competitive spirit. She went on to represent Canada in cross-country skiing, and is now a certified mountain guide. Barbara and Roy were amongst the (Continued on page 3)
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South Shuswap neighbors helping the English family people stated “Roy Sharp was a well dig out after the Hart Creek slide in the loved and respected member of our early 1990's. community who was always willing to Roy was well known as always will- help out his friends and neighbors. ing to lend a hand to Even people who any who needed it. did not personalThere is no more aply know him recpropriate name for our ognized him and park than ‘Roy Sharp a friendly wave Community Park’. on his many The current name of walks along Sunthe park is misleading nybrae Road. because the creek does Roy was tragicalnot go through it. The ly lost to us on Robinson family was May 5, 2017 in honored by having the the Robinson Robinson Creek Park sign will be replaced Creek mudslide. Creek named after with Roy Sharp Community Park them, the park was Our community Photo shared named after the Creek. park is not approThere are a number of precedents priately named, as the creek does not for name changes for parks, it is not at even enter the park. Furthermore, the all unusual. sign to the park is heavily damaged and Finally, I believe the number of needs replacing. Replacing the sign signed supporters for this change along with “Roy Sharp Community Park” with their comments, more than illuswould be a great memorial to a long trate that this name change is the will of time resident of the area, and bring the vast majority of our small commu- greater meaning to the name of our nity.” community park.” The petition, signed by over 400
South Shuswap Fire Update By Jo Anne Malpass At Scoop press time, there were 13 active fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre larger than .01 hectares, including four in the Shuswap area, on Angle Mountain near St. Ives, two on the upper Seymour River and one on Crowfoot Mountain. A fire by Little White Lake started August
5 and was at .009 hectares. A fire at Wildrose Bay, discovered July 23 with suspected cause lightning, reached 0.01 ha and is not active. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Max Birkner said seven firefighters knocked the fire down in a day and a half, going in that afternoon and leaving the next day. They returned to the site to make sure it was out but “fortunately they caught it when it was really small and were able to put it out quickly.” On the afternoon of July 20, a lightning strike started a wildfire on Angle Mountain west of St. Ives. This 8-hectare fire is now listed as “being held.” Birkner said there are 20 firefighters at the site but the challenge is
Water bomber dropping on Angle Mountain fire Photo credit: Brenda Masotti
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gram available online at http://www.csrd.bc.ca/ services/emergency-management-program/ shuswap-emergency-program, or Twitter News of Note from the CSRD Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (CSRD - South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 (@Shuswapemerg) or Facebook. This CSRD program provides information on a variety of emergency situations, and links to other websites including BC Wildfires, Drive BC, Prepared BC, Emergency Info Reduce Your Fire Risks BC Alerts & Bulletins, Emergency Management BC and Fire July has been a very rough month for British Columbia in Smart. In an emergency scenario it can be very helpful to follow regards to wildfires with well over 850 fires damaging over 590,000 hectares. We have been very fortunate in the South Shus- the CSRD on Facebook or Twitter. All local emergency alerts or orders from the CSRD will be posted on these sites. Please note wap to have avoided major fires thus far, but risks remain exthat there is a difference between an emergency alert and an tremely high as we move into the August fire season. emergency order. An emergency alert means that you should be There is a number of decisive actions that can be taken to ready to leave on short notice, and emergency order means that help reduce your risks of fire damage and these are wellyou are at risk and should leave the area immediately. described in the Fire Smart manual. Fire Smart is a program dePrepared BC outlines the items to be included in an evacuasigned to educate homeowners about specific things that can be tion kit. On this site, there is also a Home Preparedness Guide done to reduce the chances of your home being destroyed in a and a Home Emergency Plan. The guide notes the things to do in fire. A key strategy here is to create fire-resistant zones around your home by removing materials that could easily ignite during a your home before evacuation, and the Emergency Plan provides a wildfire. For more details, you can access the Fire Smart program useful document to note information that can be vital for you and at www.bcwildfire.ca/prevention/docs/homeowner-firesmart.pdf. your family in an emergency. Drive BC provides a current summary of road conditions, In addition to preparing your home to be fire resistant, other incidents and events which can be very useful when planning an important strategies to reduce fire risk include staying informed and being prepared. To track the latest information on wildfires, evacuation route. I hope that we never have a wildfire emergency situation in go to www.bcwildfires.ca. An interactive map on that website the South Shuswap, but it is good to know how to access the inshows locations, sizes, and causes of currently active wildfires. formation that may be critically important for you and your famiYou can also track BC Wildfires on Facebook and Twitter. A terrific resource to access is the Shuswap Emergency Pro- ly. Please enjoy the rest of your summer and be safe.
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the steep terrain and there are some hot spots that are very hard to get to. It will probably be another week or so before the fire will be listed as out. He said BC Wildfire has been putting a lot of resources on this fire. “We’ll spend as much as we have to, to put it out.” At the end of July, out of province firefighters were brought in for a total of 28 firefighters, but they have since moved on to other fires. Although helicopters and skimmer planes did attend for several days to drop water and fire retardant, he said the terrain made it difficult to get consistent, accurate strikes on it from the aircraft so it is mostly being attacked by ground crews. The fire on Crowfoot Mountain started on August 4 and ments or agencies. was at one hectare. There are currently 3800 people working under the WildOther fires in the Shuswap area which are now out include fire service including fire fighters, about 636 from out of four fires in the Celista Mountain province, 1,400 contracarea by Seymour Arm, which tors from the forest instarted on July 8. They reached dustry and 216 aircraft 4.70 hectares, 0.30, 1.50 and support. 2.00. Another at 0.2 hectares The BC forecast started on the North Shuswap, called for sunny condinorth of Celista discovered July tions, no significant rain 20, caused by lightning. Two on and smoke continuing Anstey Arm started by lightning, to linger. Visibility has one July 18 and the other July 20. been a problem with Two on the Anstey River were fighting fires from the caused by lightning strikes on air and is cutting down July 21. Several fires on the Adthe visibility of new ams Lake, including one above fires. Adams Lake lumber caused by According to the BC lightning on July 20, are not acForest Firefighters Socitive. ety, in 1958 wildfires On August 6, BC Wildfire burned 855,000 acres – Skimmer planes fill up to attack the Angle Mountain Fire Service chief information officer the worst fire season Photo credit: Brenda Masotti. Kevin Skrepnek reported 127 ever recorded. 1961 saw fires burning across the province, including 6 that started the 483,000 hectares burned, which was second until this year. day before. BC Wildfire has responded to 892 fires since “Any way you look at it, this year’s wildfire season is reachApril 1. Fires across the province have burned over 591,000 ing historic proportions.” hectares of land. Estimated cost to date for the BC Wildfire Service is $230 million, which does not include other govern-
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Chamber of Commerce News Submitted by Karen Brown Finz Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament September 23rd The South Shuswap Chamber will be raising funds through its collaboration with FINZ, which is hosting its Third Annual 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. To register as a golfer, sponsor a hole or make a donation to the silent auction, please contact Norm at FINZ: 250.675.3222. TO BECOME A MEMBER of the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, contact Karen Brown 250.515.0002 or email: manager@southshuswapchamber.com South Shuswap and North Shuswap Chambers to Collaborate on Tourism Kiosks The North and South Shuswap Chambers of Commerce will collaborate, with the support of CSRD Area Directors Larry Morgan and Paul Demenok, to construct and stock Visitor Information Tourism Kiosks in Areas C & F of the CSRD. The South Shuswap Chamber piloted this project in 2016 by installing 6 kiosks and another 6 are planned for 2017/2018. Area F will pilot the kiosk project in 2017/18.
Robyn Cyr, Manager of Tourism Shuswap & Carmen Massey of Reach Marketing help themselves to tourism literature at the first of six kiosks installed in Area C
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Shuswap Community Foundation Education
An Investment in People and the Future Submitted by Paula Shields Shuswap Community Foundation, in collaboration with our many fund holders and community partners, responds to the needs of the charitable organizations throughout communities in the Shuswap Region. One of the areas identified through feedback from residents of the Shuswap is education, as it is one the most effective ways to transform lives and uplift communities. The Salmon Arm College Trust was established to support post secondary education for students enrolled at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Shuswap Community Foundation manages the Salmon Arm College Scholarship Fund, which exists to receive donations, primarily from residents of the Shuswap, to support scholarships, bursaries, or other awards for post-secondary students living in the Shuswap area. Al Neale, one of our fund holders, was inspired to establish the Al Neale Fund because of his belief that people deserve a second chance. You too can start your own fund with a contribution of $1000 (or more) and on birthdays or Christmas you can ask family and friends to donate to your fund rather than buy you some item you don’t need. The principal stays with the foundation and the interest is reinvested, enabling your fund to grow into perpetuity. What better way to contribute to your community than helping someone achieve their goal of a higher education. If you are unable to contribute $1000 then contributing to an established fund is another way to play your part in helping us to invest in people and the future. Give us a call at 250-8325428 or drop in for a visit. This year the Salmon Arm College Scholarship Fund paid out $24,100 in scholarships and bursaries. This generous support for post secondary education was made possible by the donations of residents who saw a need and wanted to make a difference.
First day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2017
This is a half day with students dismissed three hours earlier than normal. New student registration is Tuesday, August 29 from 9 - 2 p.m. at your neighbourhood school (please bring birth certificate and Care Card). If you are unsure which school your child should attend The district's transportation department is happy to help at 250-832-9415. All eligible school bus riders will be receiving a post card in the mail with their bus times on it. If you haven’t received it please either check the school district website www.sd83.bc.ca (and click on the yellow school bus) or call Transportation at 250-832-9415 Al Neal Fund recipients this year were left to right : Allison Cosacchi, Mustafa Zakreet, Skyler Coulson, Al Neale, Christina Schultz, Shauntel Nash, William Wong.
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Can You Help? Input Sought for Respite Care Program Caregiving is Linda’s background and has been instrumental By Laurel Anderson in her deciding to set up this program for our community. She Linda Eberle and Verna Langevin are the owners of Evergreens Bed and Breakfast in Sorrento. For some time Linda has worked at Tranquille Home for the mentally handicapped from been discussing opening up the facility for part-time respite care 1971 to 1981. She also worked at Bethany Care, in Calgary, for drop-in sessions and has now decided it is time to seek communi- three years and Pioneer Lodge, in Salmon Arm, for 19 years as a ty input, support and some funding for the project. As well, there caregiver. What Linda will be a need for qualified care is propos-givers, a recreational therapist ing: Resand a coordinator to run the pite care program. drop-in sesThe Evergreens Bed and sions for Breakfast was opened in 1986 clients to by Linda Eberle and Verna give up to a Langevin 1986 after Verna left five hour the Sisterhood. It was the first break for B&B in the community and has those who been rated within the top 10 provide care B&Bs in the province. With the in their goal of starting this respite care homes. The program, their home has under sessions can gone a lot of renovation, expanwork in one sion and up-grades. A solar Linda Eberle and Verna Langevin seek community input regarding proposed of two ways water heating system has been Respite Care Program. Photo credit: Laurel Anderson Community installed and the outdoor living space is currently being expanded and will house a barbecue area caregivers and their clients can attend the sessions together Clients can attend alone, allowing their loved ones at home a & gazebo and room for outdoor activities, weather permitting. much needed respite The program could run for 5 hours a day Monday to Friday. The Bed and Breakfast is very well laid out for this enterprise which will include nutritious lunches; foot care; exercises; dietary awareness and could also include bereavement classes. The downstairs has a complete kitchen; shower facilities; two bedrooms and a living plus activity room large enough for ten people. There has been substantial agreement, from individuals within the community, on a need for such a program in this community. Many caregivers are now the spouses of those needing care and that caregiving can be a very demanding job. The 2011 census profile for the entire CSRD showed a population (aged 60+) of 14,780. Area C, the same year, had a population of 3,125 (21% of the CSRD total) over 60. The breakdown for those over 60 is as follows: Age: 60 – 64 = 955 65 – 69 = 835 70 – 74 = 620 75 – 79 = 375 80 – 84 = 230 85 and over = 110 With an aging population in our community there is need for a program such as Linda is proposing. Depending on the level of interest shown, there will be an information/brainstorming meeting upcoming. If such a program would benefit you please contact Linda at: 250-675-2568. There will be a follow-up next month in the Scoop, depending on the interest shown over the next weeks.
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RCMP News Motorcycle Incident at Balmoral On July 21, RCMP and Provincial Ambulance as well as the Local Fire Department attended to a serious motor vehicle collision at 1:30 PM on the Trans Canada Highway at the Balmoral Road interchange. A south bound pick up was crossing the Trans Canada at Balmoral Road as a black motorcycle was traveling west bound on the Trans Canada. Investigation revealed that the truck pulled across the highway into the path of the west bound motorcycle which resulted in a collision. The male operator of the motorcycle, a 46 year old resident of Edmonton, and his female passenger, a 37 year old resident of Edmonton, suffered serious injuries and were taken to Kamloops and Vernon hospitals. The female operator of the truck, a 75 year old resident of Blind Bay, which was crossing the Trans Canada Highway was taken to hospital locally and suffered minor injuries. The passenger in the truck was unharmed. At this time the RCMP investigation is ongoing and charges against the operator of the pick up truck are being considered but have yet to be laid. Single Vehicle Collision at Sunnybrae The Salmon Arm RCMP, emergency crews and Local Search and Rescue teams attended to a single vehicle crash on Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road near Harold Park on July 26 at approximately 2 pm. The investigation at the scene indicated that a red compact car left the road while south bound and ended up coming to rest upside down while suspended in trees below the roadway. A male got out of the vehicle and fled the area. Shuswap Search and Rescue was called by the RCMP with their high angle rescue team to check the vehicle for any other people and also to conduct a search for the possible occupant of the vehicle who fled. The RCMP Police Dog Service also attended to check the area for the male who fled the area. Thankfully, there were no other victims in the vehicle and the suspected occupant of the vehicle who fled was later located by police. The suspected occupant was bruised but otherwise OK and police were able to determine that there were no other people that they should be looking for who were connected to this incident. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this crash. Semi-Trailer Rollover On July 24 at 4:45 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a Semi-Trailer rollover on Highway One at Lindberg Road (known locally as Cruickshank Curves) in Sorrento. Police, BC Ambulance Service and JPW Road Maintenance attended. A westbound white Kenworth tractor and trailer drove off road into the No Post barriers, causing the Semi-Trailer to roll onto the passenger side. The driver of the truck was issued a Violation Ticket for 'Drive Without Due Care'.
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First Responders By Anne Long South Shuswap First Responders are always busier during the summer months. Fortunately we welcomed three new responders to our volunteer group. Already they have been busy attending motor vehicle accidents, falls and injuries around the water, on hiking trails, and at home. Often responders are called to three or four medical emergencies in a single day for travelers, visitors and previously well residents. We give the same quick response to those in our area who have exacerbations of chronic illness. The reality is that we often see them several times over the years. We feel sad that we can't do more than get them timely treatment for a recurring medical problem. They are special friends to First Responders. In the last several months we have been called to respond to more young people, unresponsive and unconscious, who have taken drugs. We have been learning how to intervene to save their lives. It is sad and frustrating to see the same young persons again and again. Many recreational drugs now contain unknown amounts of the narcotic fentanyl which can be counteracted by naloxone for a short time until the patient gets professional help. If you are close to someone who uses recreational drugs, you can get a free naloxone kit and training at the
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Shuswap Trail News Submitted by Lori Schneider Wood Toolbox Stolen: It is unfortunate that the Trail Alliance had a theft of a brand new white tool box. The 6 x 4 x 3 white tool box usually sits in the back of our blue F350. The crews have been very busy doing clean up in the City of Salmon Arm trails making many daily trips to the dump with debris. The tool box was taken out to give room for this task. It was leaning up by our Shuswap Trail Alliance Crew Office under Skookums in Salmon Arm. If anyone has any info on this please contact the RCMP. Extreme Fire Warning: we remind all trail users that trails in the Shuswap are all within the Extreme Fire Warning area. Absolutely no open fires or campfires. Avoid use of cigarettes. Vehicles should be parked away from flammable vegetation at designated trail heads. Please obey all trail closure notices and check the BC Wildfire report regularly for updates, and be prepared to evacuate an area quickly. Please report any signs of fire immediately. To report a wildfire call toll-free 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks. And to all Shuswap trail stewards, please remember: absolutely no use of chainsaws or other power equipment to remove dead fall trees or maintain trails is allowed at this time. Please continue to report trees down to trailreport@shuswaptrails.com, but know that fallen trees will not be removed until the fire ban is lifted. This applies to both in-community and front/ backcountry recreational trails throughout the region. Thanks for your patience. Our deepest gratitude to everyone working on monitoring conditions and responding to the fires throughout the province. Please stay safe everyone!
The Adam’s River Salmon Society is a non-profit group that hosts the “Salute to the Sockeye” every 4 years. Our mandate is to encourage and facilitate the education and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Roderick HaigBrown Park. Though we are not a tourism agency we are willing to partner with local groups or business. We do not have the resources in volunteers, finances, or space to promote individual businesses. The Salmon Society works with Tourism Shuswap and other non-profit groups such as the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Pacific Salmon Foundation and Roots and Blues. If you are a local business and would like to be involved, here are some ways: • Become a Society member and join a committee. • Join a local Chamber of Commerce. Our web page links to these groups. We are open to ideas that the Chamber Members might put forward such as our ad-
mission receipts having discount partners. • Participate in some of the Shuswap Tourism initiatives. • Become a “Salute to the Sockeye Spawnsor”. Sponsors will be acknowledge in signage, web page, and in our social media. Sponsorship can be monetary, in kind, materials or equipment. Please feel free to email us about participating at volunteers@salmonsociety.com The Adams River Salmon Society will be hosting it’s 1st Annual Gala Fundraiser Event on Friday, September 22 at Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort. Ticket Sales will be available at Quaaout Lodge, Roderick Haig-Brown Interpretive Cabin (NOW Open Friday|Saturday|Sunday), Squilax General Store and Hostel and the Chase Chamber of Commerce. If you have a silent auction donation that you would like to make, contact: info@salmonsociety.com
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White Lake Photo Contest and Annual Barbeque Submitted by Shirley DeKelver For all you shutterbugs out there, here’s a chance to enter the White Lake Residents Association Photo Contest of your favourite shots of White Lake and surrounding areas: Tappen, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Notch Hill, etc. The deadline date for the contest is September 2nd, 2017. Contact Shirley at dekelver@cablelan.net for information. The winners will be announced at the White Lake 4th Annual Community “Fun Day” BBQ” on Saturday, September 16 from 12 to 5, at the White Lake Hall. The fun starts at noon and runs till 5pm. BBQ by donation, face painting for the children, displays for the adults such as root rot, local musical talent presentations throughout the day, silent auction, pie eating contest, etc. All proceeds are used to benefit the community.
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK! No, this is not a Halloween Horror Picture…. This is Bryon Every, president of the White Lake Residents Association (WLRA) competing in the pie eating contest in 2016. You won’t want to miss the White Lake Annual Fun Day BBQ when you can have fun like this!
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Eclipse of the Sun August 21 While we won't get a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 like many areas in the US, we will still be able to see a partial one. The eclipse will begin over the Pacific Ocean at 8:46 am Pacific Time. The partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 9:04, reaching its maximum point here at 10:17 am. This is the first total eclipse of the sun visible from the US since February 26, 1979. The last time a total eclipse
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The NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival Trent Freeman. The NimbleFinSubmitted by Nimblefingers Festival The NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival gers AllStars will again deliver a will be taking place on Saturday August 26th, 11am-9pm powerhouse set of classic bluegrass, and Anne Louise Genest & Sorrento Centre, Sorrento located at 1159 Passchendaele Rd. Chris Coole will be sharing a set of their old-timey favourite Grab your low-backed lawn chair and a sun hat because the tunes. New on the scene, Nomad Jones will showcase tight sixth annual NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music family harmonies and some seriously hot bluegrass pickin’. Festival is returning to the Sorrento We’ll round out the show with Centre on Shuswap Lake in Sorrento, dobro maestro Billy Cardine and BC. the old-time inspired and folksy NimbleFingers is a family friendRobbie Bankes. Wow!! What a ly music lovers’ festival with two lineup!! stages showcasing an international Between sets be sure to check out lineup of stellar old-time and blueour vendors. You’ll find great grass acts from noon to 9pm. food, stringed instruments and lots Bookended by two week-long music of musical paraphernalia, vintage workshops, the festival draws upon records, original letterpress postthe incredible talent of their world ers, unique handmade jewelry, class faculty. NimbleFingers T-shirts and a This year NimbleFingers is whole lot more! Get creative in thrilled to welcome the honey-voiced the all ages craft area, and pick up Nimblefingers All-Stars and Grammy nominated The Claire some ultra-local produce grown Lynch Band, old time music stars by the Sorrento Centre on their Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, and the smokin’ bluegrass sounds very own organic farm. of NimbleFingers faves Jeff Scroggins & Colorado. Enjoy the Get your tickets online at www.nimblefingers.ca or in perhigh energy of Portland’s Foghorn Stringband and the lush har- son after July 10th at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm or at the monies of Horsefly’s Pharis and Jason Romero, as well as the Sorrento Centre office. Advance tickets are $35 for adults and uber talented Molly Tuttle & Friends. Legendary mandolinist $22.50 for youth (ages 13 - 18). Gate prices are $39 for adults John Reischman will be joining us with his band The Taterand $25 for youth. bugs, as well as modern west coast folk musicians Eli West & Free admission for kids under 13 or over 80!
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Eagle Bay Fire Hall Open House By Laurel Anderson, Meet the Eagle Bay Firefighters and join the fun at the Fire Hall Open House on Saturday, August 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come along and see the Fire Trucks and other emergency vehicles, take part in a Fire Safety Circuit for the kids, order your reflective house numbers, meet the South Shuswap First Responders and Shuswap Emergency Response personnel, 50/50 draw, door prizes and sprinkler protection unit raffle. Plans are to have Fire Prevention stands to provide information on how you can help to protect your home. Food, drinks and ice cream will be provided for a small donation. All are welcome to join in the fun at the Fire Hall, located at 4445 Eagle Bay Road. Eagle Bay firefighters are looking forward to meeting
the people in the community so please come out, bring a friend, enjoy the food and connect with your neighbours. The Eagle Bay Fire Department reported they attended one call last month for a tree damaged by wind gusts threatening a nearby house in Wild Rose Bay Estates and three calls following the wind storm that hit July 23. Several trees came down with some falling across Hydro lines causing power failures and potential fire risk in the Wild Rose Bay Estates area, Galligan Road and Eagle Bay Road. Two new members joined in July bringing the roster up to eighteen. The department could still do with a few more volunteers. You just need to be willing and keen to learn, all the training required is free. To find out more, call Fire Chief Alan Rendell at 250-517-0429.
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Fundraising Events at SLE Golf Course By Bill Wilson, CPGA Teaching Professional Hello everyone. It has been quite the golf season as mother nature has thrown almost everything weather wise at us. Most of which do not make good golfing experiences. But we still have three months to go so hopefully, good golfing conditions are coming and will remain until the end of the season. The Golf Academy at Shuswap Lake Estates focuses on junior golf primarily during the summer. Camps to date (which are four-day camps) have been well attended. The month of August is the busiest month for these camps. Any questions you may have, please contact me. The first upcoming event of interest is the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament on August 26th. This is the 3rd year for this annual event and has developed into a good fundraiser for the hospital. Following the 18 holes of golf, dinner is served to all participants and guests. This is followed by a silent and live auction. A full afternoon and evening. Lots of fun. Coming up on Sunday, September 17th is the ALS Fundraiser. This one-day event will see myself play the game for 12 hours straight (7 rounds). Each round I play will be with a different guest. Score does not matter but speed does. A fun but tiring day all about raising funds for the ALS. This money will primarily be used for new equipment to help ALS sufferers and also to aid those who need financial support with their
costs re their illness. Please help this cause, as so many need this support. Donations can be made at any time at the SLE Pro Shop. You do not have to wait until the event on the 17th. Donations of $20.00 or more will receive a tax receipt. Now for a golf tip: How do I lower my score quickly? The most obvious answer, that I am sure you are all aware of, is practice. Practice lots. Not just play the game, as this is not practice. It will improve your score in time, but very gradually over a very, very long period. My best advice here is know what to practice most to lower your score in the fastest way possible. There are three parts to the game of golf. Full swing (power game), short game (shots that are inside the full distance of your full pitching wedge distance including green side sand bunkers) and putting. What is the most important of these to lower your score the fastest way possible? You will be surprised. Without a doubt, the short game. It is a proven fact that all players no matter what their level, who work hard on this part of the game (make it a priority) will see their scores drop quickly. Faster than any other part of the game if equal time were spent practising all three. Do not get me wrong as all three parts are important, but not near as important as the short game for score. If a student came to me and said all I want to do is lower my score quickly, I would always focus on the short game. Try it. You will be surprised. Happy golfing everyone.
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Protecting your Property from Wildfire By Dawn Clarke, White Lake Fire Department With wildfires front and centre in everyone’s mind, training sessions at White Lake Fire Department have been focussed on ensuring all members are trained and ready in the event of a wildfire in the area. Although the local Fire Departments are not responsible for forest fire fighting itself, they are responsible for the structures in the area. To this end, recent Fire Practice on Tuesday evenings has been concentrating on structural protection in wildfire situations, as well as training in wildfire fighting techniques, to facilitate support to Forest Fire Fighting Crews if required. As well as ensuring residents and visitors to the area are aware of the Fire Ban, which now also includes campfires, the Department also wants to suggest how best to protect homes from the threat of wildfire. The following tips are a reminder of how to help to ensure your property’s protection: 1. Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This helps prevent embers from igniting your
home 2. Remove dead vegetation and other items from under your deck and porch within 3 metres of the house 3. Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks to stop accumulation of debris and combustible materials 4. Remove flammable materials, such as wood stacks/piles, propane tanks, within 10 metres of your home’s foundation, and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire don’t let it touch your house or deck 5. Trim low tree branches 2-3 metres from the ground - wildfire can spread up a tree from the ground and jump from tree top to tree top. 6. Keep lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown cut it down to reduce fire intensity. Dry trees and shrubs are fuel for fire. 7. Don’t let grass cuttings and debris linger, they are fuel for fire, dispose of quickly 8. Inspect shingles or roof tiles. Replace or repair those that are loose or missing to help prevent ember penetration
9. Cover exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 3mm to help prevent sparks entering home 10. Enclose under-eave and soffit vents or screens with metal mesh to help prevent ember entry 11. Make house numbers clearly visible from the road for the Fire Department and other emergency vehicles 12. Formulate an evacuation plan with the entire family and ensure vital documents are readily accessible if needed quickly. For more information and help, White Lake Fire Department recommends everyone becomes familiar with the BC Firesmart Homeowner’s Manual which can be found on line or downloaded from ww2.gov.bc.ca. Bryan Griffin, White Lake Fire Chief, also wants to remind everyone to promptly report either a wildfire, or irresponsible behaviour: 1-800 663 5555 or *5555 from a cell phone. He comments “Never be reluctant to report a fire, we want to keep our Communities safe. Better safe than sorry’.
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CSRD Highlights from Board and Brief Wildfires and CSRD Emergency Management Response The Board received an update from the Shuswap Emergency Program about its response to emergencies over the past few months, including responses to flooding, landslides and the recent BC wildfire evacuations. The Shuswap Emergency Program has provided support to Kamloops and recently opened a reception centre in Salmon Arm to support wildfire evacuees in the area. Follow the Shuswap Emergency Program on Facebook and Twitter for emergency updates. Rail Corridor Trail Service Alternative Approval Process Outcome The Board received the certificate of results to the Alternative Approval Process for the Rail Corridor Trail Service. Public assent was achieved to purchase sections of the abandoned CP Rail Corridor between Sicamous and Armstrong. The Board subsequently adopted the Rail Corridor Trail Service Establishment Bylaw and the Rail Corridor Trail Service Loan Authorization Bylaw. Grant -in-Aid – Flooding Clean Up The Board authorized expenditures from the Electoral Area C, E and F Grants in Aid of, $7500, $5000 and $5000 respectively, to cover the costs of landfill user fees associated with the disposal of flood and high water debris associated with flooding response activities in 2017.
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Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus The Board empowered the authorized signatories to acquire MSA G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus packs and cylinders for the Nicholson, Tappen/Sunnybrae, Ranchero, Silver Creek, Malakwa and Anglemont Fire Departments from Rocky Mountain Phoenix for a total cost of $249,500 plus applicable taxes. Electoral Areas C and F: Tourism Kiosks (Phase 2) The Board approved access to $68,700, plus applicable taxes, from the Electoral Area C Community Works Fund for Phase 2 of the Tourism Kiosk Project and $13,300 plus applicable taxes from the Electoral Area F Community Works Fund for the Quaaout Tourism Kiosk, Phase 2. South Shuswap Destination Trail Planning The Board approved access to $50,000, plus applicable taxes, from the Electoral Area C Community Works Fund allocation for research, field assessments and conceptual planning for a destination trail based tourism experience within the South Shuswap. Eagle Bay Fire Hall Mechanical Upgrades The Board approved access to the Electoral Area C Community Works Fund for up to $22,500, plus applicable taxes, to upgrade the mechanical system at the Eagle Bay Fire Hall to decrease energy use and increase capacity to heat, cool, and light the building. Sunnybrae Waterworks UV Equipment Purchase The Board empowered the authorized signatories to enter into an agreement with Ramtech Environmental Products to provide Trojan UV equipment for the new water treatment plant at the Sunnybrae Water System for a total cost of $68,810 plus applicable taxes. All CSRD owned water systems require the same ultraviolet disinfection components for compatibility purposes. Potential Community Sewer The Electoral Area C Liquid Waste Management Plan proposes a community sewer system for the area. The Board empowered the authorized signatories to act as the agent for Shuswap Lake Estates Ltd. and Shuswap West Development Ltd., owners of a 48.4 hectare parcel of land, in an application to the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude the land
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in its entirety from the Agricultural Land Reserve conditional upon 13.5 hectares to be utilized by the CSRD as a wastewater storage effluent lagoon for the purposes of a spray irrigation program on local farm land. ZONING & OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) AMENDMENTS
Lakes Zoning Amendment (Finz Resort Ltd.) BL900-21 Finz Resort has applied to amend the FC3 – Foreshore Commercial 3 Zone of the Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to allow an expansion of the existing marina operation from 55 mooring berths to a total of 110 mooring berths. The Board read the bylaw amendment a first time and referred it out to various agencies for comment. OCP BL725-8 & Zoning Amendment (Shuswap Lake Estates) BL701-87 The Board read Electoral Area 'C' Official Community Plan Amendment (Shuswap Lake Estates) Bylaw No. 725-8 and South Shuswap Zoning Amendment (Shuswap Lake Estates) Bylaw No. 701-87 a third time and adopted the bylaws. The bylaw amendments recognize current development densities permitted on the subject property on Golf Course Drive and amends the CD 3 - Comprehensive Development 3 Zone to reflect a proposed new layout for the site development. The owner has proposed that amendments be made to the CD 3 zone to allow subdivision into bare land strata single family dwelling lots, multi family dwellings, or a seniors housing facility. Signage at Sorrento Memorial Hall & Cedar Heights Community Hall The Board read a proposed bylaw amendment for a third time, which, if adopted, would allow the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association and the Cedar Heights Community Association to display advertisements which are considered thirdparty off-site signage. The Board amended the bylaw at third reading with a provision that: a) No sign shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn, seven days a week, and b) Such technology shall be programmed so that the message or image on the sign changes no more than every ten (1) seconds.
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BC Newsroom Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off -road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land is prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, all on-highway vehicles must remain on defined road surfaces. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The operation of any off-road vehicles in these regions during the current wildfire situation creates a potential wildfire risk. While jeeps, trucks and other onhighway vehicles are permitted on designated roads, they are not allowed off-road. The prohibition of offroad vehicles and on-highway vehicles does not apply to private lands or national parks. It also does not apply to emergency responders or to agriculture or commercial/ industrial users who operate vehicles for farming, emergency response or business purposes. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://ow.ly/QTm330e9G5n August is traditionally the
most active part of the wildfire season. Given the number of fires currently burning in B.C., the elevated fire danger ratings and the extremely dry conditions in many parts of the province, the BC Wildfire Service is strongly urging British Columbians and visitors to stay out of the backcountry in these regions. The BC Wildfire Service is continually monitoring conditions and this prohibition may be expanded or rescinded as needed. In addition, the public is reminded that almost all provincial parks and all recreation sites and trails within the Cariboo Fire Centre are closed due to wildfire risk. The travelling public should visit "safety tips for B.C. travellers" at: www.bcwildfire.ca Anyone found in contravention of this off-road vehicle prohibition may be issued a violation ticket in the amount of $767. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report an off-road violation, call the RAPP line at: 1-877-952-7277.
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BC Liberals United and Focused on the Future Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo comments on Christy Clark’s Retirement Greg Kyllo Shuswap MLA Christy Clark, the first woman ever elected as Premier of British Columbia, stepped down as leader of the BC Liberal Party. Ms. Clark also announced her decision to vacate her seat as MLA for Kelowna West. Under the leadership of Christy Clark, BC had the fastest-growing economy and was the leading job creator in Canada. With a triple-A credit rating and five consecutive balanced budgets, BC was the envy of the nation on almost every fiscal measure. “Christy has good reason to leave with her head held high,” Kyllo commented. “Her record speaks for itself.” In 2012, Ms. Clark invited Greg and his wife Georgina to the Liberal
Party convention and personally invited him to run for MLA for Shuswap following former MLA George Abbot’s retirement. After his election in 2013, Premier Clark appointed Mr. Kyllo as Parliamentary Secretary to Shirley Bond, the then-Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister responsible for Labour. “I want to personally thank Christy for her interest and encouragement,” Mr. Kyllo concluded. “She leaves the Liberal Party of British Columbia in good shape. During this period of renewal, we will see strong candidates step forward. In the meantime, our caucus is charged up, united, and looking forward to taking our seats in the Legislature to hold the new coalition government to account.”
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Arts Council for The South Shuswap THE BAY continues each Thursday evening in the South ShusSubmitted by Karen Brown, wap! Come to Centennial Field on the water in Blind Bay at Arts Council Administrator FACES Registration is now on! Classes in art, dance and 6:30 each Thursday to hear the following performers in August: music are now underway through the Arts Council. Each year, • August 10 - Opener Habitat for Humanity / Headliner: Margit Sky the Arts Council applies for provincial and local grants to offset • August 17 - Opener: Megan Abel / Headliner: Tiller’s Folly tuition costs for South Shuswap families. For this reason, the yearly cost to families for dance, art and music is very reasona- • August 24 - Opener: Lowell Friesen / Headliner: Serious Dogs ble. There are benefits to enrolling through a non-profit organi• August 31 - Opener: Aimee Laws / Headliner: The Paperboys zation for fine arts instruction! ARTS COUNCIL FUNDRAISER DINNER DANCE This year choices in arts programming for children will see: (SEPTEMBER 16) – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! • Dance – Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary and Li’l The Arts Council Dinner/Dance Fundraiser being held at the Movers • Art – Painting, Drawing, Claywork, Fibre Arts stunning Rustic Wedding venue in Notch Hill will take place • Music – Private Instruction in Guitar, Piano, Flute, Violin, September 16th. Stroll the grounds listening to live music, take Banjo, Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet & More in our local wineries and feast on an impressive • Choir – Two Age Levels of Childrens charcuterie board before heading into the venue Choir for a four-course Canadian themed dinner, served • Drama/Theatre – Look for New Programfamily style on wine barrel long boards. Dance ming in Late Fall the night away to the tunes ‘jocked’ by our own All instructors are highly trained and cerEZ Rock’s Patrick Ryley. Tickets available at tified and have passed criminal records Steamer’s Coffee Co or Lindy’s Boutique or by checks. Classes take place in the new Arts calling the Arts Council 250.515.3276. Council studios on the lower level of Carlin Get in on our gift of flight raffle – two tickets Hall in Tappen. Sprung dance floors, sound to anywhere westjet flies !The Arts Council will Tillers Folly will be the feature band proofed music rooms and a huge art room be hosting a raffle for roundtrip airfare for two August 17 at Centennial Field make for a beautiful space to learn! For all anywhere Westjet flies in the world. Only 200 Fall registration details and online registration, visit shustickets will be sold for a cost of $50 each! Draw will be held at waparts.com the September 16 Dinner/Dance Fundraiser. You do not have to MUSIC IN THE BAY continues through the month of Aube in attendance to win. Raffle tickets also available through the gust to the 31st. Come out on Thursday evenings MUSIC IN Arts Council 250.515.3276.
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Getting Ready for “Back to School” Shared from School District #83 www.sd83.bc.ca New to the school district? - Are you new to the North OkanaganShuswap School District? Welcome to our district! If you have not yet registered your child for school, new student registration is being held on Tuesday, August 29th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at all of our schools. Not sure which school your child will attend? Contact our Operations department (250 8329415) or check out our website. Kindergarten registration . . . planning ahead! - Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in September 2018? Welcome! We just wanted to make everyone aware that the kindergarten registration date, typically held in April of each year, is being moved forward and is being held in October instead. This year registration for kindergarten September 2018 will be on October 2, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at elementary schools throughout the district.
Director of Instruction Carl Cooper explains the earlier date allows for more accurate planning and is more equitable. Major overhaul of bus routes - Just a reminder that the school district's transportation routes are being substantially changed for the 2017-18 school year. If your child is a bus student please watch for the postcard from the school district in your mail near the end of August. If you do not receive one please call Operations at (250) 832-9415. Please ensure the school has your child’s correct mailing address and email address, either through Parent Connect or by checking with the school. Office Hours - The District Education Support Centre (DESC) is located at 341 Shuswap St. SW in Salmon Arm. Summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is closed from noon until 12:30 p.m. Regular office hours, which resume September 5, are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We can be reached at (250) 832-2157.
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Notch Hill Natter By Jill Goward What a summer and such a worrying time for everyone! As if the Springtime threats of flooding and mud slides weren't enough earlier on, we've all had to cope with the possibility of evacuation due to wildfires. And to think that some of those fires were human caused! How dare someone light a beach or camp fire while the entire area is under a fire ban, or worse yet, ignorantly throw out lit cigarette butts onto the roadside? Hopefully, by the time this is being read the hot dry weather will have broken so the fires should be doused. It's certainly difficult to keep up with the watering and it shows in the yellowing vegetable patch. I wonder just how much farmers are feeling the effects in their fields and barns. Also by now, I am hoping that Notch Hill's London Lane has been paved. In the forty-odd years I've lived in BC, I have never driven on such a pothole-
filled mile of road. Well, believe it or not, things on the home front will settle down all too soon. I would like to rename the day after Labour Day – in this case September 5th “New Years Day.” Schools and college courses begin a new year; newly freedup moms start jobs or return to pre-child caring work; quite often the weather changes; people make new plans for winter vacations; crafters plan for bazaars; activities recommence at the community level; and so it goes. There's a lot to look forward to in the Autumn, one being getting active again at Notch Hill Town Hall. Regular monthly meetings begin on Monday 11th September at 7pm. Alan and his team will be anxious to hear your ideas for fund-raising events. Please support him. He's doing it for YOU and YOUR hall! Meantime, “Happy New Year” and be safe.
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Cedar Heights Community Association Submitted by Lynne Lowes The recent wildfires in BC have shown us how communities rallied together to support those folks who had to evacuate their homes. I think we were all heartened by the number of people and organizations who came forward to help by donating their time, money, food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. It also shows us the important role our community centres and their network of volunteers play in these stressful times. They provide a place where residents can gather for a temporary bed, a meal, a friendly face and to find out what is happening. We are fortunate to have a number of wonderful community centres in the Shuswap. Let’s make sure they are around when we need them by volunteering when they ask for help to run their associations. Fire season is far from over, and we could be next! We had a late spring and a very hot July and unfortunately our golf course is looking much dryer than usual. The good news is you can play 9 holes of golf for only $5 (half price), kids are free and there is no need to book a tee time. We have lots of trees that keep both our golf course and pickleball courts shaded especially during the morning and the evening.
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Our new bocce courts are looking lovely & green thanks to artificial turf and we now have ball holders and a scoreboard. It’s an ideal game for the whole family to play or a fun outing for small groups as you can rent both courts for $75 and up to 16 can play at one time. The Bocce Babes play every Wednesday at 9:30 and the men have decided the ladies are having so much fun they are going to play on Thursday mornings at the same time. The game is easy to learn so new players are welcome to attend, just come a few minutes early to register. You can play bocce on a drop in basis for $5 or if you are a Cedar Heights member you can play as much as you want for $30. We are planning our first Bocce Tournament for late August and the ladies will play the men, so it will be interesting to see who wins! If you want to see some competitive Pickleball drop by the Centre and watch the Cedar Heights Pickleball Tournament on August 12 and 13th . The games start at 8:00am and finish at 5:00 each day. If you want to try playing pickleball come out on Tuesday morning at 10:00am for a free lesson and check the schedule for open play times. For the Pickleball schedule, plus information about all our outdoor programs see our website: www.cedarheightscommunityassociation.ca. If you moved to the South Shuswap recently and/or you haven’t yet joined our Association plan on attending our Newcomers Wine and Cheese on Saturday, Sept 9th from 2-4pm. This is your opportunity to find out what our association has to offer and sample local wine and food. Our Directors and program co-ordinators will be on hand to answer your questions and we will give you a free pass to try out our golf course, pickleball or bocce courts this season. It is an ideal time to buy a membership as you will get more than three months free. Your membership will be good until the end of 2018 and you will be eligible to register for our fall programs such as Keep Fit and attend member only events. Come and meet your neighbours and discover why we are the “social centre of the South Shuswap!”
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Active Living in Eagle Bay Submitted by Cathy Wolf Summer speaks to living outside, hiking, biking, and, of course - the lake. There are squeals of delight that echo across the beaches as children, young and old, go flying behind the boat on tubes and wake boards. There are evening walks, and early morning fishing expeditions. Runners and walkers make their way up Eagle Bay Road before the heat of the day. There is access to three public beaches in Eagle Bay. Shannon Beach, which is wheelchair accessible, is beautiful for swimming and has a dock. You can moor your boat and load up with family and all the stuff. Gail Road is a perfect little park where you can launch your canoe, picnic, read your book and watch the world go by. (You can find Gail Road off Bravo Road.) Whitehead Road is a full-size boat launch and much less congested than Harbour Road. Throughout the summer, old friends and visitors reacquaint, catch up and plan activities - kayaking in the early morning and exploring the shoreline during midnight SUP adventures. There are dock gatherings and barbecues, quiet time on the deck and sleepy afternoons, and that, together with dog walking and gardening, make summers at Eagle Bay memorable. Being active and participating in the community has been a trademark of Eagle Bay residents. While summer activities keep residents busy during the warmer months, a twice-weekly fitness group was added to the list of available activities when Merton Palmer volunteered his services to the Eagle Bay Community Hall several years ago. Merton personalized programs and made sure everyone was reaching for his or her personal best. Al and Pat Houston attest to the great workout they had at each session. Whether it was staying active during those cold days in the winter or trimming up for summer during the spring sessions, Merton knew how to motivate and inspire his group to keep going and focus on being active and positive. We will miss his leadership as he moves his home to Oliver. He has made
a great contribution to our community. We thank him for all he has offered and wish him well. At the Eagle Bay Hall we will continue to support active living year round. Plans are being made to ensure that residents, both permanent and part-time, will continue to have access to Regular exercise classes with Merton will be missed by active living programs in the Merton knew how to motivate and inspire his group community and fulfill their inter- many. to keep going and focus on being active and positive. ests in staying fit. Summer continues to draw our fami- 2:00 to find out more about our volunlies into the community. Friendly hellos teer firefighters and the work they do. and helpful hands make work and play Being active in Eagle Bay is a part of part of the Eagle Bay experience. what our community offers. Take some Watchful neighbours and attentive mem- time to log onto our website bers of the community keep us safe as www.eaglebayhall.ca and contact Shawe take in all the excitement and joy of ron to subscribe to the Eagle Eye eagleeye.ebh@gmail.com Find our how the district. Don't forget to drop by the you can contribute and be part of active Eagle Bay Fire Department Open House on August 12 from 10:00 until living in Eagle Bay.
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Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society Submitted by Judy Deringer, Family Nurse Practitioner The threat of wildfire is predicted to continue for several weeks to months and the associated risk to health is concerning due to the poor air quality. There are negative health effects associated with the smoky air as it contains particulate matter that is hard on the lungs and can irritate the eyes and nose. This smoke is particularly hard on people with lung, heart, and circulatory illness like asthma, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Healthy people especially pregnant women, young children, the elderly and outdoor workers can also be affected. Staying healthy and protecting your family from problems associated with the smoky environment is best done by seeking cleaner air. This can be done by using a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system in your home, going to a building with an air filtration system, or by leaving the area perhaps going out of town. Staying indoors with windows and doors closed may be an option. Some might wear a particulate respirator which is a mask that protects against the smoke. These masks are not recommended for the general public as they can make it more difficult to breathe normally and even be risky for people with chronic lung and heart conditions. The masks need to be properly fitted and labeled as ‘N95’ and/or ‘particulate res-
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By Gillian Richardson There have been big changes for a couple of South Shuswap Health Services Society initiatives in the past few months. First, a move to a new location: the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall now houses the LifeLabs mobile collection lab (Thursday 8:00 to 2:00, call 250-374-1644 for information ) and Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre (Tuesday 10:00 to 2:00, and Thursday 9:00 to 2:00, call 675-3661). And did you catch that new name: Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre? We feel it better reflects the mandate of the facility and its services to South Shuswap residents. Since opening in May, the collection lab has seen steady use and has already increased its hours. Staffed by volunteers, CISRC offers services such as foot care, frozen meals, social lunches, income tax preparation, Cyber Seniors computer tutoring, and information about local business providers which seniors may wish to access. Together, the collection lab and CISRC fulfill a major goal of the SSHSS: to make health care and resources more accessible to residents of smaller communities in the South Shuswap. South Shuswap Health Services Society held a successful 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Shuswap Lake Estates on June 3, raising $6700.00. Special thanks go out to enthusiastic golfers, diners and participants in the draws and silent auction. The proceeds of this fundraiser will support initiatives of the SSHSS, helping to cover the operating costs of The Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre, and the Copper Island Senior Resource Centre. SSHSS fundraising efforts like the golf tournament will also help to complete the work of its Age Friendly Community Project which has held several rounds of discussions and meetings over the past 3 years. Its objective is to foster community understanding of the needs (e.g. transportation, housing and health care) of senior residents of the South Shuswap who wish to live in their own homes as long as possible. Next fundraiser is coming up fast: September 9. Check the ad in this issue of Scoop (page 14). Since 2013, SSHSS has endeavoured to be a collective voice for the communities within Blind Bay, a central location of the South Shuswap, to bring awareness of medical and health requirements and options for healthy living choices.
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The Importance of Saying “Thank You” By Rob Marshall, Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap "Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." -Margaret Cousins Whether we are appreciating an employee's completion of a task, or a client's continued use of our services, or a customer's purchase, or a child's effort in doing a chore, saying "thank you" shows appreciation and recognition for what they have done. Here are four reasons why it is important to sincerely say thank you. Appreciating the individual For taking action. Have you ever had exceptional service at a restaurant or in a store? The clerk or server has taken on an attitude of it being more than just a job, wanting you to have a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. By saying "thank you," even if you have also left a tip, will show them you have recognized and appreciated their efforts. They have chosen not only the job, but they have chosen the positive attitude they bring to it. The need for people to feel appreciated and respected for their contribution. Again, whether the task is for your organization, your company, or your family, people have a need to feel appreciated for their contribution. Yes, they may be paid for the job but if it is simply a monetary transaction then the positive attitude they bring to it may be left behind next time. John F. Kennedy once said, "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." The size of the difference is irrelevant, it is that they have made a difference and
contribution to the greater good. Making others feel good brings good in other ways. Think about the times that someone, a boss, a colleague, a friend, or a family member has taken the time to say "thank you" in person or through a note or in an email. How did you feel? What are the chances that you will help out again or return the favour? When a person feels appreciated and respected, they are more likely to give back, or do something good for you at a later date. Saying thank you is a simple form for practicing gratitude. Random acts of kindness are truly unexpected gifts. When we incorporate intentional and ongoing acts of kindness to family, friends, employees, and coworkers by using the simple words "thank you" with sincerity and authenticity, we are truly practicing gratitude. It is more than just merely thanking people - each "thank you" needs to be mindful and sincere. Incorporating the habit of thanking people in all areas of your life, shows that you are aware of the efforts, sacrifices, and attitudes that people around you are bringing to their job, chore, daily tasks, and responsibilities. We’d love to hear from you. Our team at Community Futures Shuswap desires to be a resource to business owners in our region. We are experienced advisors with a network of mentors and professionals that would be more than happy to connect with you to help you get your business in the best health it can be. Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca .
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Off the Grid By Una St. Clair The blazing sun in my eyes amplified the intensity of my words, “You’re bees are swarming again!” A little trick in our family is to assign full accountability to someone else if challenges loom on the horizon. No longer “our bees”, the dratted things were whirling in a 30 foot high vortex, a kaleidoscope of black buzzing. A real doozey of a swarm even by our standards. “Well, what can I do about that right now? I have to go off to the market, and I’m not sure how to manage a swarm….” Ernest’s havering reply shifted the burden back to me. A quick look behind me confirmed there was nobody else waving their hand and mouthing “pick me”. What the heck! The truth is that I am far more scared of a swarm of bees than a herd of stampeding cattle! I certainly enjoy the fruits of their labors in the delightful honey spun from our flowering basil and raspberries, but that’s where the relationship ends. Throughout the day, I tracked that bee swarm in best detective fashion. Hiding behind trees, spying from a distance, running away when they appeared to be heading my direction, until Ernest returned and he was greeted with my wifely support. “Okay, now you have to do something about those bees! Look, they are just over in that tree branch. You need to put a garbage can underneath, climb up into the tree with some tree shears and cut the whole mess down so it falls into the container below. Easy! Go for it!” Ernest muttered something about new hives not being set up,
Episode 16 – Swarm! and all kinds of technical bee lingo to put me off track. All of a sudden, I felt totally infuriated that we might lose some honey! The bees I didn’t particularly care about, but the loss of those wonderful jars of honey triggered pent up energy and I resolved to take charge. As the temperature hovered around 36 degrees, I threw on thick pants and shirt, followed by my shiny blue one piece ski suit, ski gloves and goggles, gum boots and two hats, one with my RF veil over the face. I may not have a proper bee keeping garment, but those bees would know I meant business when they saw the searing sun reflecting off my shiny blue ski suit! The sight of me marching up the hill in a steaming blue haze with tree shears and a garbage can towards the proverbial tree of bees spurred Ernest into action and into his own bee attire. We managed to drop the bees into the garbage can without too much fuss and gingerly made our way down the hill carrying our very alive, very buzzing prize. We were flush with success, never mind the heat. My job was to hold the lid and once Ernest poured the bees into the hive, get it on as quickly as possible. “Wow, they’re really mad!” commented Ernest as he hoisted up the garbage can, and tipped the contents towards the hive opening. My worst nightmares came true that moment. All I could see was a torrent of very angry writhing, buzzing bees coming straight at me, and then the whole lot of black deathly danger poured down the front of my hot as hades shiny blue ski suit, right into the opening in my gum boots. The explosion of sound, fury and action in all directions will be hard for you, the reader, to imagine. It was beyond my wildest expectations, and I can tell you that screaming loudly, hitting every part of my body whilst ripping off all clothing really is possible. I’m sticking with the cows. Una St.Clair, Looking for a Real Beekeeper HighCroft Farm Off Grid Permaculture una@highcroft-farm.com
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or “Getting Your Website to Page One of Google.” By Stefan Schielke People ask about how to get their website onto page one of Google. Google website ratings are based on many factors which change daily. Your website must be submitted to Google to ensure that they are indexing (checking) your website. Google uses an algorithm (steps) in analysing websites. While Google does not make this algorithm public, there are factors that affect how Google will rate a website. Getting a website to page one is not a simple task. It takes a minimum of 6 months of monitoring and updates to see movement in rankings. In addition, the following steps can move your website in the proper direction: First and foremost is mobile friendly (responsive design). What does this mean? Whether you view a website on a 27” screen, 15” screen, 11” screen, tablet, or smart phone, the website should be formatted to each screen size. Google has made this a top factor in their rating algorithm. An easy way to check this, is to go to Google’s “Mobile-Friendly Test” page (https:// search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly) and plug in your website URL. After analysis, you will receive a message indicating if your website is mobile-friendly. Second, you will want to check your page speed. This Google test analyzes the content of a web page, then generates suggestions to make that page faster. To test your website, go to Google’s “PageSpeed Insights” (https:// developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/) and enter your website URL. You will receive two ratings, one for “mobile” and one for “desktop”. In addition to the results, Google will provide you with optimized resources you can use on your website. Another factor is the content of the website. Google checks your website to determine if: the content is original; it is duplicated; it adds value; the images are appropriate and labeled correctly; it utilizes appropriate keywords or keyword phrases; the website URL’s are descriptive; proper coding is being used; quality of website backlinks; validity of website clicks; blogs and social media. There are also many other factors that contribute to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The bottom line is there is no quick and easy way to get to page one of Google. There are many online sources that state that
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Sorrento Lions Club By Judi Kembel We are proud to announce the three remaining winners of our $2,000.00 bursaries. Jasmine Lam will be attending Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program; Josh Niewenhuizen will be attending Okanagan College taking an Associate of Science program working his way into a medical/engineering career and Calvin Hector will also be attending Okanagan College, Salmon Arm Campus working towards a Business Administration degree with a specialization in marketing. We wish them all the best in their post-secondary education pursuits. On February 2, 2017, we presented the Shuswap Lifeboat
Society with a cheque in the amount of $2,400.00 in order to sponsor a “Kids Don’t Float” kiosk at the Markwart Road boat launch in Sorrento which should be installed by the time this edition of the Scoop is printed. We will be holding one more of our famous pancake breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on August 12th and then taking a well deserved break until our first meeting on September 7th. To all organizations within our Club’s boundaries - the South Shuswap area bounded by the Squilax Bridge west of Sorrento and the Tappen Valley Road in the East., including
Lions Club members award bursary winners. Students pictured above with Lion members are: (left to right) Josh Niewenhuizen, Calvin Hector, Jasmine Lam & Kara Spencer (Kara was mentioned recognized as a bursary winner in last month article in the Scoop).
Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Tappen, Notch Hill, Skimikin, Turtle Valley, Blind Bay, White Lake, and Eagle Bay including the entire area to the Narrows - we would like to make you aware of the Dilworth Foundation which is managed by the Shuswap Community Foundation (go to www.shuswapfoundation.ca and click on the guidelines tab). Organizations can make application for grants twice a year for money which is made available from a donation made by the estate Catherine Dilworth. Catherine lived to see a full century when she passed away as a resident at Bastion Place in 2005. Being very philanthropically minded, Catherine left a substantial estate to be handled by the Sorrento Lions Club (Continued on page 33)
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with the understanding that they would know best what to do with it. The deadline for the spring disbursement of funds is January, 2018. Our weekly meat draws will be held once again every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm resuming on September 15th, 2017 until June 23rd, 2018 at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento All funds raised go right back into the community. Please come out and support this worthy and fun event. We always welcome new members and if you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact Sorrento Lions club secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you!
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For Results Like This, Give Sonja a call! Shuswap Beachwalkers Making Public Beaches Public “Ask For The Business!” Faithful readers, do you remember our July SCOOP article, The Smell of Change is in the Wind, documenting a full year of our campaign to raise government and public awareness about the 50 years of obstructive docks encountered by the walking public along the Sorrento foreshore? Do you also recall how we groused that in this entire year of meetings, emails, phone discussions, and 6 months of postered public beachwalks, we have yet to have even one Shuswap-area politician brave enough to stand up and voice their support publicly for our group's mission statement? The public has a lawful right to, say, a double-shoulder-width, bootson-the-sand, year-round, safe walking corridor along the Shuswap Lake foreshore for persons of all mobilities such that no man-made obstructions in the form of docks, gangways, rock-piles or fences located below normal high water mark prevent such reasonable access—except when seasonal high water or unusual temporary conditions make this impractical. How could it be that not one Shuswap leader is willing to stand up for what is lawfully the right of every single person to enjoy in this province? How could that be, we ask ourselves, when Kelowna's Mayor Basran is already all over the print and TV media declaring that repairs along their devastated waterfront must first take into account public access? As I mulled over this apparent contradiction, I had an epiphany. I suddenly remembered that the first rule of business, as I learned the hard way in my consulting engineering partnership during the first half my working life and as a busy Re/Max Realtor the second, was simply this: You must ask for the business! Of course! How stupid . . . WE HAD NEVER “ASKED FOR THE BUSINESS”! On Thursday October 19, 2017, the Shuswap Beachwalkers will begin to correct our oversight and “ask for the business”. We will on that day first ask for a public endorsement by CSRD Board of Directors of our mission statement. However vocal, their public support for our right (enshrined 50 years ago in provincial law) to share in the Shuswap fore-
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Shuswap Overland Adventures - Fly Hills cerned about the conditions we'll enBy Jason Lutterman counter because we go prepared. Well friends, our adventures conEquipped with powerful winches, tow tinue, this time our story is a little straps, spare wheel & tire, tools & usudifferent. Last month we got to introally a stocked backpack ready to spend duce our group & talk about our adthe night if things go sideways. Quickventure up Mt. Ida, this time we travly after getting through all the fallen elled to the other side of the valley. trees, many of which had been cut Mike Crocker & I have been talkaway by chainsaw previous to us. We ing for weeks about taking our rigs entered into a picture perfect valley. from Skimikin over the mountain into The valley was a great place for us to Fly Hills. We have spent many days Snowmobile Chalet at Fly Hills stop & look at all the mountains surboth together or solo exploring the rounding us & reminisce about being on many trails of the Skimikin valley. It's a remarkable area full of little lakes, excellent for fishing, endless the top of every one of them. Once back in the jeeps we soon entered the alpine. Our first stop was a radio tower perched high trails shared by atv's, 4x4's, horseback riders & one of the best on top of the mountain with a view that could stop your heart. lookouts in the Shuswap. Like our last adventure, Mike & I decided that after work we Every mountain from Revelstoke to Vernon was in front of us. Vast heights & valleys, from lakes to snow caps we could see it would drive out to the Skimikin Nursery & from there hit the all in one look. Again our conversation drifted to how many of trail, finding our way over to Fly Hills. Our destination: the snowmobile chalet perched high in the alpine of Fly Hills. I luck- the mountains we had ily went first, the road was dry from the above average tempera- summited & lakes we had tures we are all experiencing & the dust was heavy. Mike's jeep paddled. From there it was easy to find the cabin, hung back to avoid what looked like a sandstorm coming from behind my FJ40. We climbed quickly as the steep trail led away all the trails are clearly marked by the snowmofrom the Skimikin valley. I know there is more than one way to bile club. Their efforts on reach the cabin but the way we took led us through some dry rocky sections into mud covered trails. Weaving our rigs through the trail system show. Right before we made it fallen trees like treading needles. Neither of us are ever conView on route to Cabin at Fly Hills to the cabin we found a large wooden map, giving us every piece of information we could ever need. Once at the cabin we parked our rigs, headed up the green metal steps to the hand carved door and went inside. A wood stove sat directly in the middle of the one room cabin, a wooden bench & table to my left with a kitchen just ahead. The air smelled of old fires and aged wood. A loft just above us looked like a great place to spend a night. A conveniently located hatch in the floor for firewood stored below. It was getting late, daylight fading & we decided to make our way down off the mountain. Our led's lit up the trail brighter than daylight as we came down, a gap in the trees gave us a wonderful view of Salmon Arm and the lake. All the lights of the town give perspective to the size of the community & the amount of raw land that surrounds it. Once at the bottom we went our separate ways, rushing home to get back before midnight. This tour had gone even better than expected. When we got together again to reflect on our adventure our conversation took a different turn. We were both shocked by the awful & illegal dumping we had come across in Skimikin. Anyone who spends time on the trails or in the woods knows there are some people who use our beautiful mountains to illegally dump garbage & building materials. Mike & I started to debate the details of what could be done about it. For those who don't know our group, Shuswap Overland Adventures was inspired by the Four wheel drive Association of 250-542-1452 (Vernon) BC. A group I am proud to be a member of with over 1500 paid 250-851-0023 (Kamloops) members and 18000 social media followers. The group is a regrar@triton-env.com istered non profit society going back to 1977 & an advocate for www.triton-env.com (Continued on page 35)
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public access to public land. What this association has achieved is impressive. They under the leadership of the president of the association, Kim Reeves have tackled the illegal dumping issue head on. By creating & executing maintenance runs, heading to dump sites equipped with trucks, trailers & members cleaning it up. The association has negotiated on multiple occasions to keep access open to public lands that are slated to be closed. Just recently to keep Eagle Mountain open to the public, meeting with the Ministry of Forest Lands & Natural Resource Operations, the City of Coquitlam, Department of Fisheries & many other organizations & doing so successfully. The BC4WDA has taken over many of the old fire lookouts & is in the process of restoring & maintaining them. The most notable is the Nahatlach Fire Look-
•Arts Council for the South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society Jean Toker 250- 675-5521, jtokersix@gmail.com • Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier 250-675-2860 •Carlin Country Market carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 •Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE sales office) 250-515-6047, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com. • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer
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Road, Chief Gary Hoult, tolionsclub@yahoo.ca and website 250-675-4441, is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions eShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Clubhouse • North and South Shuswap Com• Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunmunity Resource - nsscr@live.ca, nybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Leigh 250-515-4682 Kyle Schneider, 250-835-8696, TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. Chief Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 Jayson Tracy, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan • Regional Fire Chief (LAFC) McKerracher 250-319-5121 or Kenn Mount, 250-833-5945, danmckerracher@telus.net kmount@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home FIRST RESPONDERS Wysteria 250-253-2749, Debbie Edwards sbahintake@outlook.com thebackacher@telus.net. • Shuswap Community Foundation HEALTH SERVICES 250-832-5428 • South Shuswap Health Services www.shuswapfoundation.ca Society Sue McCrae •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 • Sorrento Health Centre – (Sorrento) 250-803-5251 • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers • Sorrento Health Centre Society – 1-866-293-3851, info@slams.ca, Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 www.slams.ca • JPW Road Maintenance - At• South Shuswap Chamber of tendant 1-877-546-3799, Main Commerce - Karen Brown office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, 250-515-0002, manager@ southCelista yard (answering machine) shuswapchamber.com 250-955-2231 • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Res• Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary cue - Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, - 250-675-2616; email sorren-
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250.835.2202 or 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web:www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) President: Bryon Every. wlrassociation@gmail.com • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 • Dick:
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• Adams River Salmon Society Gala Fundraiser - Sept 22, at Quaaout Lodge. Fabulous evening of Secwepemc Food and Culture. Featuring a wild salmon dinner baked in clay, salmon safe wine and beer, & silent auction. Cultural activities. Tickets are available at the ARSS Interpretive cabin at Roderick Haig Brown Park, Quaaout Lodge, Chase Visitor Centre and Squilax Store NORTH SHUSWAP • Interpretive Walks Wednesdays at Roderick Haig-Brown Park - 11am to 2:30pm July to Sept. environmental education about salmon and their habitat. Bring water, snack and good walking/hiking shoes. www.salmonsociety.com • Bonnie Kilroe Divas Event - September 9 at the Lakeview Centre in Anglemont. Appetizers & cash bar available. Call Marianne 250517-8365 or Karen 250-317-0012 for tickets. • DivorceCare support group - Tuesdays starting Sept. 12, 7pm at NS Christian Fellowship. Healing from divorce is not easy. At DivorceCare groups, people in separation and divorce find tools, teaching and support to help them deal with their pain and give them hope for the future. FMI Anne at 250-955-6379. For more North Shuswap events check out the North Shuswap Kicker SALMON ARM • Shuswap Community Foundation Open House - for our new offices 3-5 pm on August 10, 2017 at #102-160 Harbourfront Drive NE across from the Prestige in Salmon Arm FARMERS’ MARKETS • Blind Bay Farmers Market - Thursdays until August 31st. 10am to 2pm at Blind Bay Marketplace parking lot. Local produce, crafts and fun! • Sorrento Farmers Market - Saturdays, until Thanksgiving, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! Lions Club Pancake Breakfast August 12th. • Celista Farmers’Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm until Sept 6. Fresh produce, art, crafts, live music • Chase Farm & Craft Market - Fridays 10am to 2pm until Sept. 1st at Safety Mart Foods Parking Lot • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Until Labour Day. Every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at Shuswap Lake Park Store. Local produce, baking crafts and more. For more events in and around the Shuswap check out:
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 Carlin Hall Chase, BC 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm at • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the sec250-515-3276 ond Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For Cedar Heights Community Association details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). 250-515-6047, cisrcbb@gmail.com • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm walk - 3rd Saturday in Sorrento 10am. All ages • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm Wheelchair available by prearangement. FMI: • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies Dan McKerracher - 250-319-5121 or danmckerafternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm racher@telus.net. • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Sat - Karate 8:30am (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Eagle Bay Community Hall Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/ www.eaglebayhall.ca shuswaphikerladies/ Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mon- • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 days, 9am (till the end of October) (writing, danc- • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 ing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) • Garden Club - 1st Thur.10am, 675-3884 create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 Sorrento-Blind Bay. Con• Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 11am to 1pm. 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett 250- noon. 675-2574 • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story Blind Bay Community Society/Hall times, colouring, craft days, and more check our website or stop by. 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; Notch Hill Town Hall Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 or wolfebks@gmail.com 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-803-5206 facebook.com/BlindBayHall www.notchhillhall.com • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30 am - 3 pm; • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 or email: bschriv- Watch for special events all year. er@telus.net • Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy Aliemail: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com son at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage pawswbear@telus.net. • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church, in
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Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI Maureen 250-675-3683 • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon • Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib 1:30 pm 675-4117 • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. We are always looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw every Friday (except stats) 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub on T.C. Hwy Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (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 Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.
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