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Water System for Scotch Creek? By Jo Anne Malpass A steady stream of Scotch Creek residents attended an open house on July 26 to see the draft Scotch Creek Community Master Water Plan and share their views with Advisory Committee members, Columbia Shuswap Regional District representatives and Urban Systems. The purpose of the open house was to provide information and gain feedback
from the community about the current study, future water system, and potential funding application. Residents started coming when the doors opened at 3:00 pm and continued throughout the evening. Opinions varied from “we can’t afford it” and “our water is fine” to “this is much needed” and “it would be great for Scotch Creek and the (Continued on page 3)
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Water System for Scotch Creek? continued separate intake on Wharf Road and North Shuswap.” A system which pro- $14.1m using Roan wells and building vides safe and reliable drinking water, another reservoir. To complete the one that is affordable and financially system to service all the properties in sustainable and that has a high likeliScotch Creek is estimated at $23.2 m. hood of government funding were choThere is presently a grant opporsen by those attending as the most im- tunity, which needs to be applied for portant components of moving forward before August 29, offering 73% of the with the project. cost of the system, 33% from the ProvFor Phase 1, the proposed service ince and 40% from the Federal Govarea in the draft report was determined ernment. CSRD staff said it has been by identifying a trunk main route that their experience that grant money is would supply water to occupied parlimited so there would be a better cels along the main corridor, connect chance for success if they applied just water systems on water quality adviso- for Phase 1, although they will be comries and provide enough water for fire municating with the Province about the protection to the main/central commu- entire project. nity. The system could be expanded in Using projected costs, with the the future to other areas of the commu- grant and expanding the Saratoga sysnity. The service area for Phase 1 runs tem, individual property owners would water pipes from the reservoir, located pay $185 parcel tax and $545 user fee above the for a total of Copper Island $750 per Pub site, year. There down Squilax would be an -Anglemont initial conRoad past nection fee Kenwood of $2,000 Gate and with all users down Wharf in the service Road to Caparea required tain’s Village to connect. Attendance was steady during the six hour open house. Water serMarina. Including Saratoga, there are approxivice from house to property line, demately 800 users in this phase. commissioning former water system The consensus of the advisory com- and its components would be at the mittee and CSRD staff was to expand property owner’s expense. the Saratoga Water system (intake, Staff and the CSRD Board will reservoir capacity and treatment facili- discuss the results from the open house ty) to cover all of Scotch Creek. Other at the August 16th Board meeting. If options considered include a separate they see the feedback from the comsystem and intake from the end of munity was mostly positive, an appliWharf Road or wells at either the Roan cation for the 73% grant will be made. property at the west end of Scotch Grants are usually awarded in the Creek or the Doubletree property on spring. If the grant is approved, a pubButters Road. lic assent process will take place next Urban Systems drinking water en- summer, which will include another gineer Lisa Clark compared costs on open house with more details and spethe different options and recommended cific costs to users. If the properties in expanding the Saratoga system. To phase one vote in favour, the design complete Phase 1 is estimated to cost process, permits and tendering will go $8.9 million expanding the Saratoga ahead with the project predicted to system, $12.1m using Doubletree wells start in 2020. and Saratoga reservoir, $13.8m using a (Continued from page 1)
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...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass With the Scotch Creek sockeye salmon run starting in August and the Adams River run in late September, forecasts for 2018 continue to be highly uncertain due to variability in annual survival rates and uncertainty about their productivity because of the warm blob in the Pacific from 2013 to 2016 and the subsequent El Nino at the end of 2016 into early 2017. Fisheries and Oceans Canada forecasts a 50% probability return level of 13,981,000 million fish through the Fraser for 2018, which is similar to the average return for this cycle line. Late Shuswap stock comprises about 50% of the total Fraser River sockeye. If recent trends of warm temperatures in BC freshwater and marine ecosystems persist, DFO has advised that Fraser River sockeye salmon forecasts for 2018 could return at the lower end of the forecast range, between 5,265,000 and 8,423,000. Early Summer-run sockeye (including Scotch Creek) run-size estimates should be available in midAugust after their peak migration through marine areas. The estimated escapement of Early Summer run sockeye past Mission through July 19 is 61,900 fish. On July 19, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was approximately 23% lower than average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark on July 19 was 19.0C, which is 2.2C higher than average for this date. DFO’s Environmental Watch program projects that river temperature will decrease but remain above average levels, while discharge was forecast to decrease. Although exact temperatures experienced by salmon throughout their life will vary, along with their specific re-
sponses, warmer conditions are generally linked to poorer salmon survival. Warm conditions as early as one year prior to outmigration may influence juvenile growth. A few years ago, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band Fisheries Coordinator Aaron Arnouse explained how the sockeye need help from everyone to make it home to spawn. “They are the only marine species that make this journey through the Fraser River as it is one of the most treacherous journeys of any living species on the earth to get home to spawn. They swim 600+ kms to get here. The stress they endure to get home and the beating they take just to get home is hard on their bodies. They also have added stress of water temperatures and making it past fisheries and hot days and low water which all add to their stress.” With the sockeye using up 80% of their energy to get here, “having kids and people swimming at the mouth and scaring them away isn't helping them in any way. It adds to their stress level which could cause them to die early and not spawn at all, and that would be a shame.” “Off road vehicles like quads and side by sides driving through the creek isn't helping either, in fact it destroys their spawning habitat in many ways. Specifically, if they are leaking oil or gas it is very harmful for anyone to have those two things in any water stream. So, I am asking that people explain and try to educate family and friends who come to visit about these sockeye salmon so that we can all enjoy them for many more years. Please show and support these amazing salmon as they do one of the hardest journeys none of us could ever do, just to spawn.”
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Kickin’ back with Larry Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’
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Scotch Creek Community Master Water Plan Open House on July 26 was well attended, giving Scotch Creek residents the opportunity to look at the displays, read the provided information about options and costs and have discussions with Advisory Committee members, CSRD and Urban Systems staff. (See full report in this Kicker) Information and feedback received from the Open House will be incorporated into the next draft report and will be forwarded to the CSRD Board for final approval. If approved, CSRD staff will be applying for a grant and will know if it is successful by next spring. If successful, a referendum of affected residents will be held. Director Morgan said he is excited about the possibility of getting this first phase constructed. It will address water quality issues and encourage development in the Scotch Creek area. He would like to thank all the members of the Community Water Advisory Committee for their work on this project, as well as CSRD staff who pushed forward on this after hearing about the available grant and the impending grant deadline. Road Improvement Update – Director Morgan has been working with the local Area Manager from the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure over the last several months to address the need for improvements to Line 17 and other gravel roads in the area. Director Morgan has just learned the work will be done this Fall on Line 17, Garland and Evans Roads. 15,000m3 of materials has been allotted to the project. BC Rural Dividend Fund Program - The Board supported a resolution that an application be made by the CSRD to the BC Rural Dividend Fund Program in the amount of $500,000 under the Partnerships funding stream in a regional partnership for a Project
Manager position and preliminary design soft costs related to the development of the Rails to Trails project from Sicamous to Armstrong. CSRD Waterworks Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 5780 – The Standing Seam Metal Roofing Board adopted an update to the CSRD Prolock Metal Roofing Waterworks Rate and Regulations Bylaw with regard to the Saratoga Water Metal Wall Cladding works in Area F. The rate structure for Torch-On Flat Roof Systems the Saratoga Water System is currently Custom Flashing weighted heavily towards parcel tax requisition, which is currently at $521 Fully Licensed and Insured annually per property, while the user fee is at $185 annually. To be conCall for a FREE QUOTE sistent with other CSRD water systems and to ensure that the new shared interest development scheduled to connect Brad Armstrong to the Saratoga system pays a fair and 250-319-7373 equitable amount, staff recommend the brad@braddik.ca Saratoga Waterworks user fee be increased and the parcel tax requisition be decreased, essentially switching the two charges around. Greyhound Bus Service Cancellation - The Board discussed the announcement from Greyhound cancelling bus service in Western Canada and the negative impact on the residents in rural communities that rely on the service. The Board passed a resolution to write a letter to the Provincial 1-877-519-3634 and Federal Minister’s responsible to www.UniqueAdventure.Net express the Board’s concerns and ask Tours@UniqueAdventure.Net the government to address this issue. Proposed Amendments to Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 5776 – With the Serving the Shuswap for 16 Years Gunnar Keuris adoption of three Journeyman new regulatory Residential - Commercial bylaws: Building Service Regulation Bylaw No. Tel: 250-955-0944 Cell: 250-833-6107 660, Noise Service Regulation Bylaw No. 5754
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and Ranchero/Deep Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 751, there are amendments needed to the ticketing bylaws. A ticketing regime is one of the enforcement tools available to be utilized by Bylaw Enforcement Officers and the RCMP. On May 17th, 2018 the Board adopted a new Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 5776 (replacing a former one). The amendment Bylaw No. 5782 designates the three additional bylaws for issuance of ticketing, and the fine amounts ap-
plicable to each offence. The Board gave the amendment three readings and adopted the bylaw. North Shuswap Economic Development (Tourism Promotion) Service Establishment - Director Morgan has requested that a service be established in Electoral Area F to provide the ability for economic development and area business support services, and tourism activities, on a contractual basis. The Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5774 as drafted is proposed to take effect on December 31, 2018. The Board gave First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 5774 and will now be sent to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval before the bylaw is adopted. The arrangement proposed for contract services is anticipated to be similar to that currently in place for the South Shuswap Area C. The contract would be for the provision of funds to carry out economic development in the form of tourism promotion services within Electoral Area F, to help coordinate the necessary tasks needed to leverage, approve and fund economic development and tourism promotion services to the North Shuswap. The proposed service establishment bylaw sets a maximum of $25,500 annually to be collected by a property value tax levied against the net taxable value of land and improvements. The tax will apply to all properties within Electoral Area F, starting in the 2019 taxation year. Proposed Amendments to CSRD Development Services Application Fees Bylaw No. 4000 – The Board supported amendments to Bylaw No. 4000 to include fees for cannabis related business applications. Fees will only apply to applications referred from the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for cannabis retail licence applications when the CSRD is required by the province to gather the views of the public when providing comments or (Continued on page 7)
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recommendations on such licence applications. Fees will not be charged when reviewing federal cannabis production applications since Health Canada does not require local governments to consult with the public when providing comments or recommendations. However, the CSRD would be able to charge applicable application fees as currently outlined in Fees Bylaw No. 400 in situations where a cannabis production facility requires a rezoning, Official Community Plan Amendment, Development Permit, or any other necessary land use permit. Anglemont Zoning Amendment (Anglemont Estates Golf Course Ltd.)
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Bylaw No. 650-13 – was given second reading, as amended and a public hearing will be held on August 7 at 5:30 pm at Lakeview Community Centre. The owner has applied for a zoning text amendment to permit an existing upper floor dwelling unit as a permitted use in the P-4 zone in Anglemont Zoning Bylaw No. 650 for the subject property only. The owner indicated that they would like to ensure that a tennis court may be permitted as a use at the Anglemont Estates Golf Course property. A new definition for Golf Course is proposed to be included in Bylaw No. 650 to help clarify what uses are permitted with golf course use.
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Suspicious males with gun On July 7 at 1:20 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of suspicious males, one of which was carrying a handgun, walking near the Trans Canada Highway on the ramp to Highway 97. Police responded, located the two males and placed them under arrest. The gun was found to be an air gun which was turned over to police to avoid further complaints. The males were released on scene with no charges. Four boaters rescued On July 20 at 8:35 pm, Chase RCMP received a request to assist with a boat adrift and two people in the water near Anglemont. The owner of the boat fell overboard, without a life jacket, while the boat was stopped. Due to the rough waters, the boat quickly began to float away from the man. Three passengers in the boat were unfamiliar with boat operation and unable to get the boat started to retrieve the owner. One passenger grabbed a life jacket and jumped into the water, swimming to the owner. The two men shared the life jacket to keep them both afloat. Residents on the shore recognized there was an emergency, and in typical North Shore fashion, organized a rescue. The men were provided first aid and the drifting boat was pulled
ashore with everyone safe. 250-679-3221 Parking CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Lot Disturbance On July 20, Chase RCMP received a report of a disturbance in a parking lot near Chase Street in Chase. Police arrived to find the cause of the disturbance was the owner of the private parking lot had placed a boot, a vehicle immobilizing device, on a vehicle that had parked without authorization, in the lot. The owner of the vehicle paid a fee to the lot owner and the device was removed. The Chase RCMP Detachment is aware the lot owner placing the immobilizing device on vehicles has become a concern with residents in the community. Crown Counsel has been contacted and police have been advised there is nothing criminal in the lot owner placing the immobilizing device on vehicles parked on his private property. Any concerns around this matter would need to be settled in small claims court or through civil litigation. Theft of ATVs On July 20, the Chase RCMP received a report of theft occurring just before 4:30 pm in the 200 block of Brooke Drive, Chase. Un(Continued on page 9)
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known suspects stole a black utility trailer with grey wood sides, BC licence plate number UAD47J. On the trailer, and stolen as well, were a red Polaris 700 ATV, a late 90’s Suzuki ATV and a 2007 blue and black 150cc ATV. On July 24, the utility trailer and Suzuki ATV were recovered at a residence in Chase. The Polaris ATV was recovered in Kamloops. Smash & Grab On July 22, the Chase RCMP received a report of a theft from a vehicle which occurred between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm in Scotch Creek. While the occupants of the vehicle were at the beach, suspects smashed the window of the vehicle to steal a wallet, purse and cell phone from within. The phone was later located on the side of the road in Lee Creek. Chase RCMP Detachment has received several reports of similar thefts occurring in the parking lots of local parks and hiking trails. The Detachment would like to encourage the public to properly secure your property and to not leave valuables in your vehicle.
Golf Cart Theft On July 23, Chase RCMP received a report of a theft of a golf cart from a residence on Hysop Rd, Chase. The electric golf cart, green in colour with sheepskin seat covers, was stolen overnight from the driveway of the residence. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The Chase RCMP Detachment has noted an increase of thefts in the area with the arrival of summer. The detachment would like to assure the community the levels of theft in the area remain typical of similar sized communities. The public is encouraged to take steps to prevent thefts such as: • securing and locking property • removing vehicle keys • ensuring yards are well lit - motion sensor lights are an energy efficient solution. • Record serial numbers and licence plates of your vehicle and property. This will aid police in recovering your property should it be stolen
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‌SideKick Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters and he makes sure his wellBy Jan Penner Clif Garcia of Adams Riv- trained staff ensures a funer Rafting is in his 18th year as filled experience for his cusa staff member and his 13th as tomers. The Adam River Rafting the owner of this iconic North experience is a total trip of 2.5 Shuswap business. Clif loves the outdoors and hours. Participants are bussed any activities associated with to Adams Lake and receive a being outside, especially those safety orientation before emwith challenge. After gradua- barking on an approximately tion, he took part in an Adven- 10 km journey down the Adture Tourism Program. It was ams River. Being comfortable everything outdoors including in the water is important to a safe and enjoyable trip for evesea kayaking, canoeing and ryone, so first on the list is alwhitewater kayaking. On a ways a water safewinter jaunt to Sun ty orientation. Peaks, Clif hapOnce that is taken pened to meet the care of, the rafts owners of Adams are loaded and the River Rafting and journey begins. after talking with The trip includes them, decided to travel through the try this new ven250-955-2447 ture. He spent the 1-888-440-RAFT (7238) Adams River next 5 rafting seawww.adamsriverrafting.com Gorge. It is a beautiful location sons working with the company, before becoming with local flavor and history. Here, the rafts put in to shore. the new owner. A Merritt native, Clif splits Rafters are shown pictographs his year roughly in half, spend- on the gorge walls, can do a ing approximately 6 months in little cliff jumping if they wish, and learn about the imthe North Shuswap and 6 in Merritt. In his hometown he portance of the Adams River in the life cycle of the sockeye works for the Lower Nicola Indian Band as a recreation co- salmon. Returning to the rafts, ordinator. He plans events for groups then proceed down the members, most notably for the river to the pullout near Roderyouth and elders. Clif’s wife ick-Haig Brown Park. For anyone who has never Serena and their two children tried river rafting and is nervlive full time in Merritt, though they do manage to visit ous about the idea, the Adams River Rafting excursion is a dad at the job throughout the summer. The girls often hang great introduction to the sport. out on site with grandma and Clif and his staff are knowlother family members, enjoy- edgeable and experienced, able to put the most unsure rafter at ing life in the Sunny North ease. The trip is a wonderful Shuswap, leaving poor mom hard at work at the BC Access adventure. Check in with Clif Garcia and Adams River RaftCentre in Merritt. Adams River Rafting has 6 ing and make some memories employees. With some cross- to last a lifetime! over in duties, there are 3 river The Kicker would like to guides, a bus driver, and thank Clif Garcia and Adams fulltime office staff. While River Rafting for their continmany of the faces change each ued advertising support. year, Clif Garcia is a constant
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Local Firefighters Save Magna Bay Homes Celista Fire Department was called out at 1:38 am July 29 to a fully involved garage fire in the 6300 block of SquilaxAnglemont Road. Upon arrival, one garage was fully engulfed and another garage beside it was in flames. Celista FD called for mutual aid from Anglemont and Scotch Creek /Lee Creek fire departments. Approximately 25 Fire personnel battled the blaze(s), suc-
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Well summer is off to a great start with a busy happening community. The sun is shining and the vibes are great! Our last meeting before the summer break was held at Quaaout, with a good turnout. We discussed upcoming plans and old agenda items. It is safe to say that the North Shuswap Chamber is really on the right track! Community Encouragement: The Chamber would like to thank all the businesses for really stepping up on the frontage appearance of their buildings and lots. All one needs to do is take a drive throughout the North Shuswap and you can clearly see a beautification project is in place. Let’s keep this up and year after year we will build on this project and make it even more of a fantastic place to live. Community Communication: The rain and unpredictable weather on Canada Day for our Celebration at the Provincial Park at Scotch Creek didn’t stop a large crowd from attending. From vendors to games to logger show and music, it was a success and brought people together. Looking forward to many more gatherings for our community. Well we are well underway with our grant in aid projects in and around the Shuswap. Thank-you to Diamond Cut who mowed the main Scotch Creek drag,
makes it look so open and clean. Fantastic job, putting our grant money to good use. The same grant money has been used to repair and update the center board, thanks to Ian Robertson from IIR Painting for completing this job. The Kiosks are almost ready for installation, you will soon see these popping up in and around our community. Want to join the Chamber? Now is a great time to showcase your business! Special Thanks: Special thank-you to the Quaaout Lodge for hosting our last chamber meeting. Providing us with great food and drinks in a beautiful atmosphere makes our meetings fantastic. Thank-you to the Staff and Crew at the Provincial Park for allowing us to host the Canada Day Celebrations. Thank-you to Deb Seymour, our N.S. Executive Director, for continuously working on the grant projects and upcoming events for the Shuswap business sector. We are all looking forward to working together to push forward for the greater good of our community, great job! Mark your Calendar: Sept 6th - N.S. Networking event, food and drinks. For Chamber members only to Celebrate a Summer of Success! 5:30 p.m. N.S. Community Hall. Sept 24th- Chamber Meeting 6:30p.m. Location: TBA
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By Jo Anne Malpass For civic-minded people who want to make a difference in their community, nominations will be accepted between September 4 and 14, for a fouryear term, either as a school trustee or regional district director. A brochure put out by the BC Government about local elections says “an effective local government requires dedicated, ethical and informed leaders who are committed to their communities. Serving your community can be a rewarding experience. There are many good reasons to run for office—you might run to be actively involved in the local decision-making process, contribute your experience and knowledge to the community, address issues or lead change in your community. Elected officials are entrusted with making decisions that directly affect the daily lives of residents, families, local business owners and many others in the local community. If you’re thinking of running for local office, part of the decision-making process may include considering the role you will play, how best you can serve your community and the impact you will have as an elected official.” The Minister of Education has an(Continued on page 15)
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nounced a change to the number of trustees in School District #83. It will be made up of five trustees, with one representing the 546 students in North Shuswap, Sorrento and Carlin schools. According to the BC School Trustees Association “trustees are hardworking community leaders who come together in the context of a board in support of student success. The work is demanding, but important and rewarding. The School Act outlines the primary functions of boards of education, including attending meetings, setting local policy for the effective and efficient operation of schools, employing the staff necessary for school district operations,
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establishing conditions of employment for employees, preparing and approving the school district’s operating budgets and capital plans and hearing appeals from parents and students where a staff decision significantly affects the education, health or safety of the student. The school district estimates the time commitment for a trustee is 15 hours per week. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will be holding elections for qualified voters in the six Electoral Areas. The North Shuswap is Area F, which encompasses Seymour Arm to Squilax. The BC Government brochure says effective local government leaders share a number of values,
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including: Integrity - being honest and demonstrating strong ethical principles; Accountability - an obligation and willingness to accept responsibility or to account for your actions; Respect - having due regard for others’ perspectives, wishes, and rights; displaying respect for the offices of local government, and the role of local government in community decision-making; and, Leadership & Collaboration - an ability to lead, listen to and positively in-
fluence others; coming together to pursue a common goal through collective efforts. For more information about the school trustee elections, view the School District #83 North Okanagan-Shuswap website at sd83.bc.ca or call 250 8322157. CSRD director nomination packages are now available at the CSRD Office or on their website, csrd.bc.ca. For more information call Lynda Shykora, Chief Election Officer at 250 832-8194.
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Anglemont Golf Course Bylaw Amendments By Jo Anne Malpass A public hearing on amendments to the Anglemont Zoning By-law (Anglemont Estates Golf Course Ltd.) will be held Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 pm at Lakeview Community Centre. The owner has applied for a zoning text amendment to permit an existing upper floor dwelling unit as a permitted use in the P-4 zone in Anglemont Zoning Bylaw No. 650 for the subject property only. A new definition for Golf Course is proposed to be included in Bylaw No. 650 to help clarify what uses are permitted with golf course use. A staff report to the Co-
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Shuswap Watershed Council releases new water quality report Media Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has released a report covering the results of recent water quality monitoring throughout the Shuswap watershed. “Our water quality is one of our greatest natural assets here in the Shuswap,” says SWC Chair Paul Demenok. “We know it’s a top-of-mind issue for people – especially this time of year – and we’re pleased to be able to provide this informative report.” The report covers water quality in the large lakes and rivers, swimming beaches, and touches on important water quality issues such as invasive mussels and algal blooms. “From a human perspective and our enjoyment of lakes and beaches, the water quality is very good. This is indicated by the results of Interior Health Authority’s beach monitoring program in 2017, which had 100% ac-
ceptable results,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC. There’s more good news: a special monitoring project led by the SWC in 2017 that tested for harmful compounds called nonylphenols delivered negative results – meaning the compounds were not detected in water samples drawn from the lake. “It can be difficult for residents and visitors to find out what our water quality is – that’s the push behind publishing this report. We compiled monitoring results from many of our partners, including the Province of BC, Interior Health Authority, and the City of Salmon Arm – the report is essentially a one-stop shop for water quality results from various organizations in our region,” says Vieira. The report can be found on the SWC’s website www.shuswapwater.ca.
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mitted on all P-4 zoned properties within the boundaries of Bylaw No. 650, including the Anglemont Estates Golf Course properties. This amendment proposes to amend the following definitions in Anglemont Zoning Bylaw No. 650: Including a Special Regulation to permit an existing upper floor dwelling unit; Including a definition of ‘Upper Floor Dwelling Unit’; Including a definition of ‘Golf Course’ and amend the
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By Jo Anne Malpass Chris Walker of CBC Radio Daybreak wanted to know why the Kicker is “bucking the trend.” While other local newspapers are reducing in size and some even closing their doors, the Kicker expanded to 88 pages last month for the first time in its history. He asked Kicker Publisher Tracy Wojciechowski to explain why, during a live interview on July 10. She told him it’s because “we have a lot of community support.” “There’s a lot of people who put the Kicker together, it’s not just here at the office. It’s the involvement of the entire community, we have articles that are submitted by people in the community and we have businesses that advertise here. So, it’s really a community effort, we really applaud the support that we receive from the community.” “I think people who write articles and advertise in their local newsletter like to see and read about the things that are going on around them.” They look forward to it every month and it’s the go-to for people when they come here to visit. When asked why advertisers still see it as worthwhile to put their ad in a physical paper, Tracy said people in smaller communities, especially here on the Shuswap, like to sit down and relax and open the paper and find everything in one spot. You can go on-line to find information, but you
have to bounce around a lot and kind of know what you are looking for. The Kicker will sit on the coffee table in homes, in a business or coffee shop all month long and readers can constantly go back and look at it to see events that are coming up or to look for businesses if, for example, they want to do work on their home or want to go out for a bite to eat. So, it’s convenient. When Walker asked how the Kicker started, she explained a group of people from the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce started the paper in February 1998 and then Tracy’s mom, Jan Wojciechowski took it over in April 1998. It was eight pages at the time. Some of the people who started it stayed on board with Jan for several years. Walker asked, “what’s the future of the Kicker and the Scoop?” Tracy replied, “to continue to serve the community. We love where we live, we love to serve the people and we love to help people to get their information out so that other people can hear about it. Everybody is important to us, everybody has value and everybody’s events and information deserves to get out there to the public.” This is the link to the CBC Daybreak interview. Fast forward to the two-hour mark to hear Tracy’s interview. https://www.cbc.ca/ listen/shows/daybreaksouth/episode/15555854
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Fire News Scotch Creek/Lee Creek By Fire Chief Mike Engholm Well the hot dry weather has finally arrived, which translates into higher wildfire danger ratings. At time of writing, the danger rating is at high, but more dry weather in the forecast will increase the rating to extreme. As of July 26 at 12 noon, there is a complete and total fire ban in affect for this area. This means: No camp fires, No tiki torches, No candles, No non-CSA approved propane fire pits (homemade) and absolutely No fireworks. There is zero tolerance and the fine for not observing a campfire ban is $1,150.00 per person adjacent to a prohibited campfire. Please watch our sign at the fire hall for any changes in the danger rating. Information from B.C. Wildfire weather stations are recorded along with the information of the moisture contents of the fine fuels (small twigs, grasses etc.), the duff layer (all the organic material on the forest floor), and the drought code (how dry the large organic material is). All the information is then compiled and fire danger index is then calculated to formulate the danger rating, or in simple terms, how easily a forest fire can start. www.bcwildfire.ca has good, up to date information on the danger ratings, fire bans and restrictions, wildfires of
note, with maps and contact information. Remember, if you see a new wildfire, take note of its size and location and call it in to *5555 on your cell phone. Training has slowed down a bit for the summer, and the Fire Training Center courses will resume in the fall. Inhouse training has been focusing on pump operations and initial wildfire / interface fire attack strategies. Some structure protection training has also been included for the CSRD’s elite SPU team with the completion of a Level 4 Team Leader course held in Salmon Arm over two evenings. Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Dept. had two call outs within our suppression area. June 05 we did traffic control for an MVA, and June 22 SC/LC FD attended a wires down incident on Lee Creek Drive. At the end of June, I was the Team Leader of the CSRD SPU team that was deployed for 8 days to the Comstock fire # G10696, 170 km west of Quesnel in the Blackwater area. On July 19, while heading to a meeting at Salmon Arm, I assisted with traffic control at Cruikshank Pt. on a MVA, with an excellent outcome. On Canada Day at Shuswap Provincial Park, SC/LC FD set up a display with our trucks and equipment. Even though it rained throughout the event, it (Continued on page 22)
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did not dampen the Canadian Spirit. It was great to see lots of people enjoying the day, with all the kids wanting to look at our fire trucks. A big thank you goes out to Deputy Chief Brian Dalgleish for organizing our dept.’s involvement and thank you to our Firefighters who helped out on this event. We are in need of people to join up and become involved in the fire dept. We meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, so come on down and meet our great team. Anglemont By Captain Mike Sanderson Anglemont Fire department (AFD) had somewhat of a busy month. On July 14, the department attended a non-
compliant beach fire and also had to investigate a smoke complaint. There was a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the 19th and on July 20, AFD assisted with a drift boat with two occupants on board in rough water. AFD had a pancake breakfast open house on 21 July which was enjoyed by all. AFD would like to thank the community and visitors for their support by attending this event. If you're interested in becoming a firefighter, new members are always welcome at AFD, come check it out on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Celista Facebook Post Part of the plan for a boat launch and park at Bristow (Continued on page 23)
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Road in Celista, is the inclusion of a water source for the Celista Fire Department. Not just any water source, but the construction of a " Dry Hydrant". So, what is so important about a Dry Hydrant, and what exactly is it? Here's where it gets a bit complicated. Although the Celista Fire Department currently has several water sources to rely on, like the Fire hydrants in the Meadowcreek area, various creeks, streams, ponds and Shuswap Lake in our area, none are recognized water sources by the Insurance Underwriters of Canada. The key word here is "recognized". The Hydrants in the Meadowcreek area are under private ownership, not under control of a local government as required by the underwriters to be recognized. The Lake, streams etc. may freeze, and therefore be useless for several months, according to the underwriters. The solution? A Dry Hydrant. A simple explanation of a Dry Hydrant is basically a large diameter pipe drilled into a body of water with a riser at high water mark. The pipe would extend approximately 80 feet into that body
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of water, the top a minimum of 4 feet from the surface and a minimum of 2 feet from the bottom. The Bristow Road property is the choice for the Dry Hydrant. This will be the first Hydrant for the entire Shuswap Lake. OK, now what? Once the Hydrant has been installed, tested for volumes etc., Celista will have a recognized" water source for the Fire Department. Great! So, what's in it for me? Simply put, a potential significant reduction in your house insurance premium. When Scotch Creek received their endorsement, a wellknown and respected resident informed us that his premium was reduced by half! While we have no control over what the Underwriters do, we are working hard to see this project proceed. Magna Bay Fire Celista FD was called to a garage fire, early in the morning on July 29, which had already spread to a second garage. With assistance from local residents and mutual aid support from Anglemont and Scotch Creek / Lee Creek departments, two homes very close to the garages, received very minimal damage.
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water is shallow or unless properly trained. Never underestimate the power of current. Swimmers or waders can be swept away in an instant. Take the time to plan ahead, follow safe swimming and boating practices, so we can all enjoy the lake. Together “We Make a Difference. “ If you are interested in learning more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Phyllis Shrum at 250-955-2949 or pshrum52@gmail.com to find out what you can expect to learn and prepare for during your training, and while volunteering with NSFR. If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available. To order your green with white reflective address sign, just $35, please contact Margaret Needham at 250-6792334 or ma.needham49@gmail.com today. These signs are invaluable when we are trying to find you in an emergency situation. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Campfire Ban Now in Effect BC Wildfire Service As of noon on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires are prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre's jurisdiction which includes the North Shuswap. The BC Wildfire Service is dealing with several large fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre as a result of lightning storms that moved through the Okanagan in mid July. Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue. The fire danger ratings in the Kamloops Fire Centre as of July 25th, 2018 is was “moderate" or "high” A map of affected areas is available at http:// ow.ly/4Qs830l6oQZ Prohibited activities will also include the use of: • fireworks (including firecrackers) • sky lanterns • burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description • binary exploding targets (pre-packaged or homemade explosives, such as Tannerite, Thundershot, Gryphon, Firebird SS65, Sure Shot, or similar products) • tiki torches and similar kinds of torches • chimineas, outdoor stoves and other portable campfire apparatuses that are not CSA-approved or ULC-approved These prohibitions apply to all public and private land unless specified otherwise (for example, in a local government bylaw). Please check with local government authorities for
any other restrictions before lighting any fire. These prohibitions do not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. Prohibitions on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning remain in effect throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre's jurisdiction. The campfire prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2018, or until the public is otherwise notified. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires. To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca
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Every month I review stats related to Real Estate activity in the North Shuswap.
The one that caught my eye this month is the Year to Date stats of what competing companies are selling compared to Century 21 Lakeside Realty. Our number has dropped from 50% to 40% of all North Shuswap sales. So, if we dropped a bit who gained? Before June 15, out of area Realtors usually came in at 1%. Now out of Area Realtors stand at 17% and that’s number two behind our 40%. It seems Urban Realtors are willing to drive great distances to write an offer. Disclaimer: Al Christopherson is affiliated with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. and the opinions expressed herein are his own and not those of the company.
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Grab a chair and bring the whole family to our FREE music event every Friday night in the back yard at The Hub in Scotch Creek. Enjoy some fantastic music this month performed by a few of our long time talented locals. Calling all vendors.... sell your wares for free every Friday night. No reservation needed. Just show up and we’ll find you spot! Be Teased food truck will be there as well and we’ve opened up beer gardens! So come enjoy a fabulous night of dancing, shopping, eating & drinking. If you would like to do-
nate to this up and growing non-profit event, please make cheques payable to Lee Creek Arts & Sports Society • AUG 3rd- featuring Kira & Evan, Opening act: Peter Clark • AUG 10thfeaturing Jon & Suzi (former Canadian idol star, Opening act: Elderberry Blues Band • AUG 17th - featuring Perry Tucker Band, Opening act: Lindsey • AUG 24th- featuring Jermey Kneeshaw, Opening act: Ruby Bruce • AUG 31st - featuring James & The North Shore, Opening act: Tia Speed
Chase Cornstock Moves to Tuesday Evening Chase & District Festival Society Chase Cornstock has moved to a Tuesday evening this year, August 14 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Chase Memorial Beach. This annual event highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcases local farmers, crafters and food trucks in the CornField Market, and provides a variety of games and activities for youth at the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone. Local hot-buttered cornon-the-cob from Pete Murray's Corn Farm will be ready to eat and there are
always cold drinks and good friends waiting in the Watering Hole along the shores of the Little Shuswap Lake. 5:00 - Little Kernels Zone Activities begin, Watering Hole opens, hotbuttered corn sales start. 5:30 - Performance by Tanner Dawson 6:30 - A-MAIZE-ing Corn Cook-off Challenge 7:00 - Performance by Sarah Beatty Event Notes: The Watering Hole and most vendors only accept cash. No pets allowed at Chase Memorial Park during the celebration. No outside liquor permitted at the park.
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Skwlax Pow Wow Set for August 10 - 12 By Jo Anne Malpass Dances, from traditional to jingle, will be featured August 10 to 12 at the Skwlax Pow wow, sponsored by the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. Morgan Darlington, from the LSLIB office, said this is a competitive pow wow so prize money is awarded in each category. The tournament will have four age categories with up to seven different dances in each; Junior 7 – 12, teen 13 – 17, adults 18 – 49 and Golden Age. Some of the different dances will be traditional, grass, fancy, jingle and chicken. There will also be a hoop dances and a drum contest. Host Drum for the event is the group Ironswing from Sturgeon Lake, SK. The MC is Earl Wood from Saddle Lake, AB. Gary Abbott from the Nlaka'pamux nation is the Coordinator and Arena Director for the event. He brings years of experience, both dancing in the Pow wow and in coordinating their execution. Special events include Ladies Jingle, Men’s Fancy, Outgoing Miss Skwlax and crowning of new Miss Skwlax, a tiny tots dancing competition for children under six and a Lahal Tournament. Gates open Friday night at 5:00 pm. A grand entry kicks off each set of dance competitions, Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm. On Saturday at 1:00 pm, there will be delegates from the surrounding communities coming. MP Cathy McLeod and MLA Greg Kyllo, along with representatives from other First Nation communities will welcome the crowd to the event. Skwlax Chief Oliver Arnouse will wear a bear headdress, Skwlax in the Shuswap language is known as black bear, the
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Chase RCMP sergeant will be coming in red serge and other Indigenous leaders will be coming in their representative regalia. Participants in the grand entry will be holding different banners; eagle, four directions, flag of the Secwepemc nation and other nations, Canada and the US. There will be Indigenous vendors selling different items, from as far away as Mexico and the east coast of Canada.
There will be bannock for sale and the North Shuswap Lions Club will be one of the food vendors. This is a drug and alcohol-free event. For information about vendor space, call Morgan Darlington at the Band office - 250-679-3203. The event is located at the Skwlax Pow wow Grounds at 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road. Cost is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend. 10 and under is free.
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By Jim Cooperman, author of Everything Shuswap In late May, North Shuswap old-timer Larry Speed was my guide for a tour of the area near the forks at 12km on the 640 Scotch Creek logging road, where as a youngster he had seen the abandoned placer mining operations that began in the early 1930s. He showed me where hillsides had been washed off, where there were cabins and where a cable car had been set up to cross the creek. We also found the remains of two cabins from the late 1800s and a cabin from the 1930s that is on an active claim. The 1936 Report of the Minister of Mines provides a map and details about 16 active claims and leases in the Scotch Creek valley during the third gold rush. Most of the work was done by hand using wooden flumes or pipes to provide the water needed to move
the gravel off the banks and extract the gold with sluice boxes. These boxes were set at a slight angle and the gravel was shoveled in by hand and washed over riffles made of wood or steel that would trap the gold, with the tailings exiting the box at the lower end. Thankfully, a prospector who has a current claim adjacent to the creek provided a government “property file� that contains a treasure trove of information and photos about the largest project, Scotch Creek Placer Mines Limited. This company was incorporated in 1935 after acquiring most of the remaining area from a half-mile below the forks to the Indian Reserve by the highway. Their camp included a number of cabins, an office and engine room and a large cookhouse. A large hydraulic system was built utilizing 2,000 feet of pipes ranging (Continued on page 30)
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in size from 12 inches to 8 inches to send water from Garnet Creek at high pressure to wash the gravel off the bedrock on the hillsides. According to another local old-timer, there was too much water pressure for the sluicing and some gold was lost in the tailings that ended up in the creek. In addition, the company had a 1-yard wood-burning dragline shovel with a 60-foot boom to excavate material in the creek bed. Larry remembers seeing the remains of this equipment partially buried in the creek. To provide better access, the company built a wagon road to the forks along the route of an older trail that extended from the end of the Meadow Creek Valley above Celista. As well, a warehouse for the placer operation was constructed on crown land just beyond the original Sturdy Ranch. As the logging road on the west side of Scotch Creek had not been
built yet, this road was the only way to bring in equipment and supplies. In the 1935 placer mine prospectus, the company geologist claimed, “the ancient, gold-bearing gravels on the Pre-Cambrian bedrock are exceedingly rich in rough, coarse gold and good, gritty gold can be found in any of the gravels on your property.” He also went on to claim that the site was free of glacial action and the only one like it in Canada. A total of 150,000 shares were issued at a cost of $1 per share to cover the costs of the operations and purchasing the existing leases. Also contained in the property file are letters and reports from a senior mining engineer and John Walker, the Provincial Mineralogist. All of the assertions in the prospectus were thoroughly disputed, “it is very doubtful if the rocks in that area are PreCambrian and it is certainly untrue that they have not been denuded of their (Continued on page 31)
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rich gold-bearing gravels, if any, by later glacial action” and “When the Chinese give up work on a stream it is doubtful if much pay-dirt remains for the small-scale operator.” The engineer also revealed that the old leases had not been purchased, but only optioned with monthly payments. Given that their rationale for large-scale placer mining was seriously overstated and their techniques were flawed, it is no surprise that the company was not successful and was gone in just three years. Yet the small-scale miners continued to have limited success and some carried on
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operating in the valley until 1942, when the government suspended all gold mining for the war effort. According to the 1950 provincial Placer Mining Bulletin, a total of 480 ounces of gold worth $14,193 was recovered between 1931 and 1945. No doubt, there were some unhappy shareholders who lost money in what was just one more Shuswap mining scheme failure. This is the second in a series of four articles about the Scotch Creek gold rushes. Check out the exhibit, “Can you dig it? – Shuswap mining history” at the R. J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum to learn about more.
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Pipe Dreams By Jay Simpson pipe dream: noun - an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen - Cambridge English Dictionary So, this is what I've had for, well, a long long time. The pipe dream of getting water and sewer service into Scotch Creek. Between the current Official Community Plan and the rules laid down by Interior Health, development or even grandpa subdividing his too large lot, has been on hold. The only thing that would begin to open the doors to some progress is a community water system. Right now, we are as close to making this happen as we have been for the last 20+ years. Countless water studies have been done with none of them getting to the funding stage. We are now at that stage! The CSRD began this process back in
January and, with a consultant, have updated the recent plans. There seems to be a concerted effort on their part to get this to a grant application stage by August 29th of this year. If we can get that application in, the CSRD staff feel we have a very good chance of being approved and getting a grant for up to 73% of the cost. If that is successful, and the community of Scotch Creek agrees to go ahead, we could have water service within 2-3 years. This is excellent news. The other piece of pipe is a sewage system. This is necessary infrastructure for progress to happen. The difference between a water system and a sewage system is that the bylaws state the CSRD has to run a water system whereas a private company can run a sewage (Continued on page 33)
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system. In practice there has to be a minimum number of connections for this to be realistic and economically feasible. It would be great to have these two sets of pipes into the ground at the same time. There are a couple of ways this could be done but no private company is going to start this project without confirmation that community water will happen. Once water is confirmed I believe there are people out there who will step up for this service. So the goal now is to get the water service in place. The process is to have a public open house (which happened on July 26th). If there is a show of community support there, the grant application is sent to the Ministry. We wait a few months and they come back with approval (fingers crossed). At that point, firm dollar figures for local households are confirmed
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and those that are to be serviced by the system, vote either for or against it in a referendum. If we get shot down along this path this time, it could be many years before the opportunity arises again. As a community we need to talk about what this might mean for us. The community health benefits and lake water benefits of drinking water untainted by septic fields. The potential development that will bring new families to the area, new businesses, a new attitude. Yes, there will be some expenses for those connecting, but the benefit to the whole North Shuswap is immeasurable. I hate to say it because there are a number of hurdles yet to cross, but I'M EXCITED by the prospect! The Cambridge Dictionary doesn't say Pipe Dreams can't come true.. and this unlikely one just may!
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Pink Piston Paddlers Attend International Festival Submitted by Pink Piston Paddlers Ten Shuswap breast cancer survivor and supporter paddlers joined with others in BC, as the Pink Piston Paddlers, to participate in the International Breast Cancer Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy. Margaret Acton of Scotch Creek and Val Bradley of Sorrento were among the 24 Breast Cancer Survivor paddlers from Shuswap, Prince George, Campbell River and Vernon, who joined to paddle together in July at this amazing event. 13 supporters from BC went with the team and were able to participate in a supporter race. It is the largest female athletic event in the world. This is the first time this festival was held in Europe. 120 teams from 18 countries with 4,000 participants converged at the Cascine Park (formed in 1700’s) in Florence. Teams came from Brazil, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, UK, US, Argentina, and Canada.
Val Bradley, as the oldest paddler from Canada, received the honour of being the flag bearer for Canada for the closing ceremony. Canada has hosted the event twice, the inaugural in Vancouver in 2005, and in Peterborough, 2010. The Pink Piston Paddlers attended the Festival in 2007 in Caloundra, Australia. After the festival, six members of the team were able to paddle the canals of Venice with the Pink Lioness team. This was one of the highlights of the trip. Their amazing club house is in a 700-year-old salt warehouse. Thank you, Deanne from Vernon, for arranging this for us. The Pink Piston Paddlers dragon boat team was formed in 2006. The team paddles from May to September on Shuswap Lake out of Salmon Arm and competes in two festivals each season. The team is comprised of breast cancer survivors and supporters from the Shuswap, Enderby, North Shuswap, Chase (Continued on page 35)
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and surrounding areas. The team’s mandate is to promote breast cancer awareness, improve fitness and wellness and promote a safe breast cancer network. Blair Acton, manager and supporter of the team, explained that 20 years ago, women thought they couldn’t do anything after having breast cancer treatments and even today in some countries, it is difficult to talk about and often women must travel far distances to seek treatment. Dr. Don McKenzie of Vancouver is the sports medicine physician who, in 1996, founded and coached “Abreast In A Boat”, the first breast cancer dragon
boat team of 24 women in Vancouver. Dr. McKenzie launched his project to test his theory that upper body exercise would be beneficial for people who had been treated for breast cancer, challenging the prevailing thinking that such exercise would cause lymphoedema. He was right, and the breast cancer dragon boat movement has become an international phenomenon. Pink Piston membership is open to breast cancer survivors of all ages and abilities. Supporters and survivors are welcome to contact Betty if they would like to join, at 250-804-4204
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By Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Historical Society is very happy to have our Volume #11 available at the SuperValu and Ross Creek Country Store as well as at the museum T & L Reflections – A Little Museum. We hope you enjoy this edition. Remember all Volumes are available which gives you an interesting history of the local area. I would like to thank Doug Prigmore who is one of our best sellers as he proudly sells the Chronicle.
Our June Mystery Tour was well attended and enjoyed by all. It is always amazing to find local places that many have never discovered previously. We are busily preparing our 2019 Calendar which will be on sale come September. We value your support, as your support helps us purchase the materials for the archives. We also appreciate all the people who allow us to copy their photographs and who donate interesting articles for the museum.
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Anglemont Ladies Golf Lucille Ketemer At the end of June and beginning of July, we had cooler, unsettled weather but that did not keep some of us off the golf course. What’s a little rain when you can use a cart or stand under an umbrella! Then the temperature soared and it was not rain dripping down our faces. We continue our Putting Challenges on Tuesday and the winners of the longest putt were: Lynn Miller, Clair Vukadinovic, Lucille Ketemer & Colleen Leroux. Winners of the least amount of putts were: Doris Hunter, Lucille Ketemer, Colleen Leroux, and Judy Weller.
Thursdays Fun Game winners were: “Tee to Green” (score plus putts): 1st Place – Judy Weller, 2nd place – Brenda Buffel, and 3rd place – Lucille Ketemer. “Mind the Baby”: 1st place team Speedy Gonzales – Brenda Buffel, Judy Weller, and Bev Shea. 2nd place team The Babysitters – Lori Miller, Jeannie Longhurst, Betty Loree, and Lucille Ketemer. “3 Club Day”: 1st place – Judy Weller, 2nd place – Bev Shea and 3rd place – Lucille Ketemer. On the last two Thursdays, Craig added a prize on the hole that had the Canada Flag on the putting green. It (Continued on page 39)
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on July 26th, is in its final planning stage and promises to be a fun event'. The Ladies Club continues to tee off at 8:00 a.m. in August and we still have several weeks left so it is not too late to come and join us.
Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The Men’s Club is in the process of finishing the Match Play competitions. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and we can finish before the end of July. Thanks to Ron Buffel and Don Riley for organizing this tournament. The senior men’s play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Teeoff is 7:30 and a good time is had by all. New players are always welcome. Men’s night play starts at 5:00 PM on Thursdays, but we ask the players to arrive at 4:30 for hole assignments.
New players are always welcome. Afterwards, we enjoy one of Craig’s fine suppers and we give out the various hole prizes. On Thursday, July 19, the Men’s Club enjoyed the company of Alex Petrovic (#6), a defenceman for the Florida Panthers. Alex was in Anglemont visiting his grandfather and joined his cousin, a member or the golf club, for an evening of golf. The Men’s Club Championship will be played August 25th and 26th. The wind-up supper is September 7th and the final Men’s night is September 13.
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Kickin’ Tech News Are Mopeds making a comeback? John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions
Well, not exactly. Mopeds back in the 70’s had gasoline engines in them and were more like small motorcycles than bicycles. They did have pedals, but those were used more for backup in case the motor failed for some reason, and also to skirt certain regulations pertaining to motorcycle vs bicycle use in some areas. Today we are seeing traditional bicycles using a similar concept to the Moped, but instead of a gas engine, they use an electric motor to provide pedalling “assistance”. Basically, you still need to pedal to make them go but the motor helps to take a lot of the effort out of it. They are referred to as EBikes and have been gaining in popularity quickly over the last few years. I recently had the opportunity to take one for a spin and found it to be a truly amazing experience. The effort required to get up to speed and climb hills is greatly reduced, making the experience of bike riding much less work and a lot more fun. The amount of assist is also adjustable so if you’re riding for exercise, you still have that option. The great thing is that if you just need to get somewhere quick and don’t want to get sweaty and tired in the process, you can simply let the motor do all the work. There are already many companies making EBikes and although they are a bit pricey right now, I fully
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ARE YOU IN TOWN ENJOYING THE SHUSWAP? VISIT COTTONWOOD COVE FOR A TOUR TODAY! Cottonwood Cove Offers Many Unique Whether you’re looking to stay for a weekend, the season, or make it your Family-Friendly Amenities Including: summer home by purchasing one of our RV lots, it’s time to get yourself out to Cottonwood Cove RV Resort at Shuswap Lake.
Situated on the western reaches of Shuswap Lake in Lee Creek, BC, Cottonwood Cove RV Resort is a lakeside paradise named after its unique secluded cove and the countless Cottonwood trees that dot the lake’s shoreline. The resort is comprised of 175-spacious full-service lots over a 25-acre parcel, surrounded by some of the finest waterfront and sandy beaches the Shuswap has to offer. The resort is easy to access and only a 10-minute drive off the TransCanada Highway, but once you arrive you’ll feel like you’ve left the hustle and bustle behind. The RV lifestyle is an amazing one. One that sparks the pioneering spirit instilled in us all. Cottonwood Cove is a community of like-minded people who love to escape the city, explore the great outdoors, discover new experiences and appreciate nature! We may be a little biased, but Cottonwood Cove RV Resort is the perfect place for you and your family to do just that.
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Celista Hall, the surrounding park grounds and beach are enjoyed by locals and guests all during the summer months. For decades, the Hall has been a touchstone of memories with family and friends alike. Whether it’s dances, picnics, market days, swimming or weddings, there are events happening daily at the Hall. July saw the return of such favourite events as the Farmer’s Market, the Great Shuswap Pottery Sale and the ALS dance, which simply complement the many regular weekly programming and club activities. And in the memory making department, there were 3 weddings last month… each bound to add to the touchstone that is the hall. The busy pace of summer events continues in August. Pick any Wednesday morning and come check out the Farmer’s Market where you’ll find produce and crafts from our local community of farmers and artisans. Mark your calendar for the weekend of August 11/12 and the return of another summer fav the Splish Splash Pottery Show. Some of the best accessible beach and swimming can be found at the Hall, especially as the lake continues to recede.
The water is just fine, come out for a picnic and a swim. I have the luxury of travelling as part of my business and recently travelled to Austin, Texas. For anyone who is into live music, ‘Austin Nights’ are very well known. It’s what makes Austin a destination location. Going back to our July weddings, there was a first for the Hall. One wedding had absolutely no association with the Hall or the area, and tagged it as a ‘destination’ wedding. Who knew? Well actually, I think anyone who has spent more than 2-weeks in the area, already knows we are a destination. As much as I enjoyed my trip, I longed to be back on the North Shu. Destination home! Celista Hall is the focal point of many community and social events. We encourage seasonal visitors to come, as all are welcome. There’s Bingo on Monday evenings, each week there’s Nia Dance, Zumba and Kangoo Jump classes… and thru the summer months the Wednesday morning Farmer’s Market is a beehive of activity. There’s always something happening at the hall. Check out the website at www.northshuswapcommuni tyhall.ca.
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By Darlene Koss “Calling the Salmon Home” Every four years is a dominant year for the Sockeye to return to their spawning grounds and 2018 is a dominant year. This year’s Salute to the Sockeye festival will begin on September 28 and will run through till Sunday October 21, with the Opening Ceremony taking place Sunday September 30 at the Tsútswecw Provincial Park (Roderick HaigBrown) in Lee Creek. The Adams River is calling our Salmon home. So, the Sockeye, Chinook, Coho Salmon will begin the arduous journey upstream to return to their birth place, then spawn and die; and beginning the Life Cycle of the Salmon once again, just as for the past millennia. Communities prepare to celebrate this natural phenomenon, planning parades, community feasts, ceremonial activities and events. Weekly the Wild Salmon Caravan local planning team, invite you to join in creating salmon related crafts at the open workshop table during the Tuesday Music on the Lake concerts in Chase. Kids are welcome, build a salmon banner or poster or sockeye hat, or
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salmon bracelet or necklace; you decide. Come join in the fun or join The Adams River Salmon Society Wednesday WalkAbouts in the Tsútswecw Provincial Park (Roderick Haig-Brown) at 11 AM or at 1 PM. Salute to the Sockeye planning continues to progress. Arrangements are being made to hold the Park Renaming Ceremony and Festival Opening Ceremony on September 30th. Contractors to help run the Salute are being coordinated. Watch www.salmonsociety.com for additional contractor proposal requests that will be coming up for Authors, Traffic Control, and Site Maintenance. An Artisan Contractor has been hired to coordinate the sale of local artisan products at the Salute. She can be reached at artisan@salmonsociety.com. If you are interested in volunteering during the Salute please reach out to volunteers@salmonsociety.com. A Volunteer form can be obtained on the website. Come on in to the Interpretive Cabin. We are open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 3 pm Saturdays and Sundays for (Continued on page 47)
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the summer months. The life cycle of the Sockeye is well documented on the walls, information is also available on video screens and the children will be further engaged with nature based games on touch sensitive screens. Sign our visitor book and join guests from Italy, France, Germany, the USA and many of the Canadian provinces who have already signed on this season. We have a fine selection of gifts and souvenirs in stock and on order to remember your visit by. "UNINTERRUPTED" will be returning to the Adams this fall. The documentary film by Nettie Wild of Canada Wild Productions, features Adams River sockeye salmon interwoven with the voices and sounds from the Shuswap. Much of the footage was captured during the 2014 dominant Adams River salmon run and will be screened in a special onetime showing at the Shuswap Salmon Symposium, September 30-October 1, 2018. "UNINTERRUPTED would not have been made without the support of the Little Shuswap Indian Band on whose land we filmed a great deal of our production, and the continued advice and boots-on-the-ground exper-
tise from The Adams River Salmon Society," says Nettie Wild, documentary filmmaker and director. "During the four years of filming, myself and my crew learned a lot about this magnificent river, its fish and its people." UNINTERRUPTED premiered in 2017 on the Cambie Street bridge in Vancouver, playing five nights a week, for three months and to over 30,000 people. "During our last month of screenings we were acutely aware of the migration of salmon swimming in our waters, heading up the Fraser in their last push to return home to spawn in the Adams River. This story of migration unites us all. I look forward to sharing UNINTERRUPTED’s story and learning more," says Wild of her upcoming participation in the Shuswap Salmon Symposium. For information or to register for the Shuswap Salmon Symposium, go to www.salmonsymposium.com Enter the Youth for Salmon contest to win prizes, more information at www.salmonsociety.com. Website info: www.salmonsociety.com (Volunteer & Membership forms on website) Facebook Page info: www.facebook.com/The Adams River Salmon Society.
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Press Release NimbleFingers is a family friendly music-lovers’ festival with two separate stages showcasing an international lineup of stellar old -time and bluegrass acts. Bookended by two week-long music workshops, the festival draws upon the incredible talent of their world class faculty. This year NimbleFingers is thrilled to welcome the powerful vocals of NimbleFingers favourite The Greg Blake Band, the emotive old-time songs of Toronto-based The Lonesome Ace Stringband, and the classic bluegrass sounds of The Special Consensus. Southern US band The Bucking Mules are classic Old-Time, and twins Greg and Jere - The Canotes bring brotherly harmonies and sweet family humour to the NimbleFingers Stage. Nomad Jones is ‘kickin’ bluegrass from the Canadian west’, and the modern west coast folk musician Eli West will be here with his band of musical friends. Were happy to welcome, for the first time to our stage, the delightful East Kootenay roots band Redgirl. We’d also like to welcome songbird Jenny Lester, well known songwriter and Berklee faculty
member Mark Simos. Rounding things off with Vancouver Island’s Old Paint Duo and Alberta’s Kayla and Matt Hotte, it’s a day of music you do not want to miss! Sip locally brewed beer from Crannog Ales, Canada’s first organic farmhouse microbrewery, and check out what our other vendors have to offer. You’ll find great food, musical paraphernalia, vintage records, original letterpress posters, unique handmade jewelry, NimbleFingers T-shirts and a whole lot more! Get creative in the kid’s craft zone, and pick up some ultra-local produce grown by the Sorrento Centre on their organic farm. The NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival will be on Saturday August 25th, from 11:00 am-9:00 pm at Sorrento Centre located at 1159 Passchendaele Road in Sorrento. Get your tickets online at www.nimblefingers.ca or in person Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. Advance tickets are $35 for adults and $22.50 for youth (ages 13 - 18). Gate prices are $39 for adults and $25 for youth. Free admission for kids under 13 and those over 80!
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ROOTSandBLUES Announces Line-up Press Release Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES is pleased to announce the workshop line -ups as well as the evening schedules for the 26th annual event, running August 16 - 19. The daytime workshops are a component that account for a major percentage of programming. Over the past few years, these themed sessions have provided some incredible musical moments. The 2017 Cuban Sandwich workshop with the Alex Cuba Band and Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, as well as The Real Celtic Thunder set that brought Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder together with McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle, immediately come to mind. "We believe that audiences will be treated to some of the same explosive interaction this year," says ROOTSandBLUES artistic director Peter North. "Blues fans will be dialed into a number of sessions. The finale in the Barn on Friday night is a giant session called Harpdog Brown & Big Dave's Juke Joint that will have a rotating cast trying to one up each other. We're presenting a tribute to the sixties British Blues Invasion on Saturday afternoon, and Colin James will participate in a blues workshop on Sunday afternoon titled Bombs Away with exFleetwood Mac guitarist Rick Vito. "The Shade stage on Saturday starts off with acoustic workshops that have that potential for some magic. Traditional folk fans will hear the great Martin Simpson, and fellow Brit folkies Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage in a session with three members of the Paperboys. Geoffrey Kelly of The Paperboys, who also founded Spirit of the West, will host the session Who Knows Where the Time Goes," said North who programmed a session titled Stories Behind The Songs with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Kym Gouchie and Sarah Jane Scouten as a follow-
up. The Balkan Blitz session hosted by Oktopus, and Smokies on the Water featuring The Lil Smokies and Steve Dawson should also produce some instrumental combustion in the Barn. ROOTSandBLUES is also pleased to announce that Kelowna's Under the Rocks is the winner of the 2018 Creative Okanagan/ROOTSandBLUESsponsored Inside The Festival, talent contest. Under the Rocks is Chloe Davidson, Jordan Klassen, Chris Baxter and James Prescott. Devoted bluegrass disciples, Under the Rocks has been playing craft breweries, and community celebrations such as Parks Alive in Kelowna. KelownaNow's Savannah Bagshaw recently wrote that the music of Under the Rocks "has become the soundtrack to Kelowna." Under the Rocks will be heard during the ROOTSandBLUES, including the Thursday night Music Crawl (Salmon Arm Legion) and a workshop on Saturday morning (Morning Smile). For additional info on Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES call 250-833 -4096
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TrailRider Society Acquiring Adaptive Paddleboard By Jo Anne Malpass A new opportunity for people with mobility issues to experience Shuswap Lake is coming soon. Shuswap TrailRider Adaptive Adventure Society now has two TrailRiders and a sand rider beach chair available for public use and is in the process of acquiring an Access Revolution (AR) adaptive paddle board. Debra McDonald, who was active in the outdoors before being confined to a wheel chair by multiple sclerosis, spearheaded the effort to make TrailRiders available to physically disabled and less mobile individuals throughout the Shuswap, giving them an opportunity to experience the outdoors. She said they had an amazing day on July 17, when the Society sponsored a day at Canoe Beach with the AR adaptable paddle board. They also had the beach chair and a trail rider there for people to try. Five people with disabilities including a stroke, muscular
dystrophy and quadriplegia went out paddling. Debra said the Society applied for and has been accepted to receive a grant from BC Parks to purchase its own paddle board. Access Revolution in Vernon is in the process of designing it and the Society hopes to have it by the end of summer. The board can either be paddled independently or a paddling partner can assist for those with limited upper body mobility. This adaptive paddle board has a customized locking surf chair, two carbon fiber outriggers, a 9 ft aluminum beach ramp and a custom size paddle. The TrailRider is a onewheeled piece of adaptable equipment which allows less mobile individuals to access local trails. It is set with a cushioned chair, seat belts, adjustable parts for different size participants with disk brake for safety and handles for the two Sherpas. The Society has held special event tours on local (Continued on page 51)
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For the early pioneers who By Jan Penner This month’s object was a settled on farms and in farming communities, canned much needed and much utilized tool for many pioneers, goods would most certainly prospectors and other explor- have been beyond the average family’s budget. ers. It is a can opener. UnfortuLast Month’s Thing Most would have relied on food they nately we did not Can Opener could grow, harvest have a winner this and process on month. their own. On rare I have to admit occasions tinned that I honestly foods might have have no idea how Name That Thing been purchased this tool worked. as a treat in celeIn my delight bration of a speover knowing cial occasion what it was, I such as a birthforgot to ask for day. a demo! I asEarly settlers sume the curved Email: kicker@kicker.ca Call: 250-955-0534 were most defitip was used to Or drop answer in one of our drop pierce the can, boxes at SuperValu in Scotch Creek, nitely NOT rethen the smaller Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, or cyclers. Tin Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay cans did not points pierced HINT: size approx. 12” make it to the rethe opposite Entry Deadline - Aug 17 cycling center. sides and were An empty can may have been worked back and forth like reused for a utensil, drinking scissors to open the can. vessel, or for cooking over an Thank goodness early pioopen flame. When it was no neers knew how to work it! I am sure that tinned goods longer of use though, it was were both a treat and a neces- discarded. In defense of early sity. For prospectors, survey- litterers, a neat and organized ors and others who spent most farmyard would have had a pile of cans in a localized of their time miles from spot. Often, the pile was dis“civilization”, tinned fruits, beans and even meat supple- guised by vegetation over the mented the hunting and gath- years. Sometimes, there was ering that sustained them. For no unsightly pile because all non-compostable waste was the wise, these foods were buried and forgotten. Hopeconsumed infrequently, as a fully, we have learned our leschange/treat in a diet that reson. Wash and sort your recylied on wild game, berries, roots and the generosity of na- clables and return them to their appropriate sites! tive peoples. It was a wise Here is our item for next man who used tinned goods month. Be sure to make your sparingly, as most travelers guess and you may be the next were on foot and using pack animals so any added weight winner of the $25 prize draw! Our thanks to Chase & had to be carefully considered, District Museum and Archives limiting how many cans for supplying this item. would have been available.
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Quaaout Cultural Activities By Jo Anne Malpass There’s something happening every day at the Quaaout Lodge cultural activities centre. Cultural Interpreter Tanner Quanstrom said people are welcome to walk-in to most of the activities but reservations are recommended for the voyageur canoe tours, as they need six to 12 passengers for the tour to go. On Mondays, there is archery at 10:30 am. On Tuesday at 9:30 am, the 12-passenger canoe leaves the Lodge for a tour around Little Shuswap and stops at the pictographs, where there is discussion about the meanings they are believed to represent. On Wednesdays at 9:30 am, there is an ethnobotany walk on site, about the traditional knowledge and customs concerning plants and their uses. Also on Wednesday at 1:00 pm, there are stories told at the winter home (semi-underground home) on site. Thursday at 1:00 pm, there is a cultural walk and
talk around the site, giving an overview of the cottonwood canoes, plants and the winter home. Fridays, canoe trip at 9:30 am and then at 2:00 pm, they do a Secwepemc history talk, going through the timeline, and talking about everything, the good and the bad. Most of the time, it is held in the winter home because it’s cooler. Saturday, voyageur canoe trip at 9:30 and then at 3:00 pm, winter home stories. Sunday, winter home stores at 11:00 am and an ethnobotany tour at 2:00 pm. The Quaaout culture department also has a bigger workshop one a month. In August, there is a drum making class on August 15. They also have had paddle painting and when the weather starts to cool down, they will have a hide tanning workshop. To learn more or to sign up for a workshop or canoe tours, you can book through the front desk at (250) 6793090.
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Community Engagement is alive & well in the North Shuswap By Gail McNeil-Oliver, Executive Director I feel pretty confident saying “community engagement is alive & well” in the North Shuswap because the first annual ‘Great Scotch Creek Walk-About’ was a great success! We received a positive response from so many people who completed the walk or supported the NSHC walk event that took place on June 24th in the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported us in this first-time endeavor! I have just a few people to thank for volunteering, donating & sponsorship! Many thanks to our Sponsors including: The Canvas Man, Al Christopherson Personal Real Estate, Copper Island Fine Homes, Hegyi Refrigeration, Advantage Gutters, Spooner Electric and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Thanks to our registrants and to all who made dona-
tions online and at the clinic! You may have dropped change in the clinic donation box or made an anonymous donation, please know it all makes a huge difference in supporting the work we do at NSHC! We are committed in our vision of providing health services to our community and proceeds from The Great Scotch Creek Walk-About will assist us to continue to do so. Special thanks to BC Parks for allowing us to host the event in our beautiful provincial park & to the great park staff who helped us out with the event, especially Dale on event day for helping us get that coffee brewed for our volunteers! This event took a committed group of people to plan & execute that plan from start to finish. Ron crafted terrific event signs; Lorna, Corrine & Carol got supplies, put up signs, canvassed for donations; (Continued on page 55)
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Darby assisted with t-shirt & poster designs; and Rachel (aka ‘Jerry’ the Moose) highfived & hugged many kids on a very warm & sunny day! In fact, about 23 of us came together on event day to face paint, be a mascot, help a mascot, mc the event, take photos, serve up a hot dog, take registration, hand out water & t-shirts, and assemble and un-assemble things! As the Event Director, I know that we could not have accomplished such a successful event without the special talents of my Volunteer Coordinator, Paul Stanton! Thankyou Paul for all your support and enthusiasm! We really did plan and host a walk in 90 days! Thanks to many friends in our community that donated
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Shuswap Trail Alliance From Shuswap Trail Alliance The Lewiston Ultra Marathon is a brand new event on the trail running race circuit and launches in the Shuswap on September 29, 2018. It features the epic Larch Hills Traverse starting at Hyde Mountain Golf Course in Sicamous to Salmon Arm through Larch Hills finishing at the South Canoe Trailhead at Klahani Park. Registration officially
sold out in July with participation from across the country. But don't despair lots of volunteers are needed. Visit thelewistonultra.com and be sure to check out Lewiston James Olstad's story who's small and mighty life encouraged community to rise up, persevere and run. Bike For Your Life - Join in the fun of a community bike ride on the scenic back roads of the Shuswap – North Oka-
nagan, September 15th, 2018 at 9 a.m. Trail Notices and Closures in effect: Before heading out be sure to check trail. Plus don't forget - we share trails with many animals - be vigilant, make noise, watch for bears, cougars, and yes - look for ticks. For more info go to shuswaptrails.com
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Lions Club News By Gord Shabbits Congratulations to Dylan Eckland, who received the $1000 scholarship from The North Shuswap Lions Club this year. We wish him success in his post secondary studies. We are now accepting pictures for our Lions Community Spirit Calendar Competition. Please send the pictures to esgipacific@cablelan.net If anyone wants to purchase a calendar or make a donation, please contact any Lion club member. Our annual garage sale is coming up on September 8, at the Century 21 parking lot. Contact Lion Chuck Fisher at 250-955-0138 for articles to be picked up. No electronics please.
Lions 50/50 meat draws have been a great success and will commence again on Sept. 8 at Lakeview Centre, and the following week, Sept 15 at the Scotch Creek Fire Hall, then alternating between the two places. A big thanks to Captains Village Marina for another successful POKER RUN! The N.S. Lions Club volunteer to help make this a success. The Lions float at the Celista Hall has a new coat of paint, applied by the professional Lion painters. We are always looking for new members for the Lions Club. If you are interested, see any Lion member or call Lion Gord Shabbits at 250-955-6573.
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ever-increasing, seemingly endless number and variety of extremely lucrative wireless devices, e.g., cell phones, cordless phones, cell phone towers, Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi and Wi-MAX zones, Bluetooth, ‘smart’ meters, baby monitors, GPS, satellites, radars, TV games, remote control devices, overhead power transmission and distribution lines, substations, power transformers, electrical appliances, electric vehicles, collision-avoidance systems, etc. Were it not for mainstream news media’s silence: •
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Submitted by M. Gauthier Rise N' Shine Family Breakfast - Always a yummy meal, come out for the August 11th breakfast, which will be sponsored by our very talented art group. They will also be displaying their paintings for all to enjoy. Only $7.00 for a full brecky that includes coffee, juice and fruits, served from 8am to 11am, always the 2nd Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy all the friendly faces that you could meet. Thanks to Josie and John Gallagher for sponsoring the July Breakfast which was yummy and enjoyed by all, thank you for supporting
our community centre. Pasta Night - On August 15, we are having a family friendly pasta night once again with open mic that is always so entertaining, you just never know who will surprise us. See our ad for details. Bingo - 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Next bingo August 2nd doors open at 6:00, starts at 7:00. Our jackpot of $775.00 was won on Thursday by Allison Elmes, congrats and thank you for coming out regularly to support our community bingo which is always a fundraiser for our centre. Enjoy your winnings Allison along with (Continued on page 61)
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your previous loonie ball winnings, you’re a lucky girl. Canada Day celebration - Despite the rainy day, it was enjoyed by all who attended with live music, children's activities and the famous Angus burgers and jumbo dogs with all the fixings. Thank you to Lorrie Schrader for coordinating the food concession along with all the workers who worked hard in the kitchen, plus thanks to our BBQ cooks and to Jack Sheppard for being our bar manager and all the other volunteers for their hard work setting up, taking down, cleaning up and for donating your time to make this event a successful celebration. Thank you to Marianne Brama for the entertainment. We could never accomplish such an event without volunteers. Community Paramedic Vital Checks -Starting in September, the BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) have of-
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fered to come monthly for vital checks such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen and glucose levels. They will record this in a booklet for you to keep and then you can show it to your doctor on your next visit, if there are any concerns with your results. We will have a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board, so we will know how many people would be interested (minimum 5 people required for her to come out) and on which day of the week would you like this service, usual held prior to a weekly activity. More info to come and there should be pamphlets at the centre soon. Thank you so very much to Karen and Andrew Hill for all the time and hard work they dedicated to our community centre over the last few years. We wish them all the best in their new adventure, they will be missed.
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Make Fishing a Family Activity with Learn to Fish and Rod Loan Programs Submitted by Heather Leary The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is inviting families to expand their outdoor adventure horizons with free family fishing activities throughout Thomson Okanagan. Held in provincial parks, Learn to Fish programs offer introductory level instruction on freshwater fishing in BC while the Rod Loan program offers families the opportunity to explore fishing independently. “Learn to Fish is a great place for families to discover fishing together. It’s often the start of fishing as a family outdoor activity, giving people the experience and the confidence to take up the sport,” says Jessica Yarwood, Provincial Outreach Coordinator. “For families interested in exploring the lakes and rivers on their own, including visitors who didn’t pack a fishing rod, rods and tackle may be borrowed for free with our Rod Loan program.” Local and visiting youth can take advantage of Learn to Fish programs at 8 locations in provincial parks: • August 1, 8, 15, Ellison Lake Provincial Park, Vernon, 10am – 12pm • August 4, 18, 25, Bear Creek Provincial Park, West Kelowna, 9:30am – 11:30am • August 7, 14, 21, Okanagan Lake Provincial Park South, Summerland, 9:30am – 11:30am • August 7 & 21, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, Scotch Creek, 6pm – 8pm • August 24, Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, Vernon,
10am – 12pm August 24, Fintry Provincial Park, West Kelowna, 6pm – 8pm Learn to Fish events are hosted on a drop-in basis for youth aged 5 to 15, and their families at provincial park locations. Pre-registration is required for programs in regional parks. Children under 16 aren’t required to purchase a freshwater fishing licence. Programs cover fish identification and biology; habitat and conservation; proper fish handling; ethics, safety, and fishing regulations; fishing tackle and knot -tying. Hands-on instruction includes casting and retrieving. All the fishing equipment is provided, and the two hour programs run rain or shine. Rod Loan programs allow families and other groups to try fishing without having to purchase gear. Families and groups can borrow spinning rods with reels and a basic box of tackle for up to a week. For more information on Learn to Fish and Rod Loan programs, visit the events page on the website, www.gofishbc.com. To find a Rod Loan site near you, use the Rod Loan filter on the interactive Where to Fish map. Program cost is free, thanks to generous support from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Columbia Basin Trust, Rapala, Ram Trucks Canada, and Teck, but donations are gratefully accepted. For details and event listings across the province, visit gofishbc.com. •
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Submitted by Chris Harris who like and understand Our mission is to provide donkeys are reluctant to take a safe and permanent home on the responsibility for a for abused, neglected and senior donkey. unwanted donkeys. Surrendering a donkey is That being said, not all a difficult, heart wrenching donkeys are here at the Tur- decision. We are grateful tle Valley Donkey Refuge when they contact us. It because of abuse or neglect shows how much they love or abandonment. However their pet. We try to assist ALL the donkeys that find them if they are able to contheir forever home at the tinue to care for their donRefuge need to be here. key but when they cannot Even the we try to make most loving the transition as donkey owners smooth as posmay eventually sible for both find themselves the owner and in situations the donkey. that make it difOur role has ficult or imposgone beyond sible to continproviding relief ue to properly for only the care for their donkeys. We donkeys. Ownnow look for ers may get too ways to help Sophie and Izzy old to provide the senior owners enspecial care that a donkey sure that their long-ears conneeds. Their financial situa- tinue to receive love and tion may change or they care when they no longer may lose their health. Uncan provide it. like other seniors who are Such was the story for no longer able to care for our newest arrivals, mom their pets, donkey owners Sophie and her sweet usually cannot ask their daughter Izzy. Their senior friends or family to step in owners surrendered them to care for their beloved when they could no longer (Continued on page 65) companions. Even folks
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meet the special needs of their donkeys. An injury as a baby caused Izzy to have a curvature of the spine. This means that if she lies a certain way at night she cannot get back up. When our vets examined her, they determined that Izzy also has a swollen right shoulder which could be affecting her ability to get up from a prone position. She is now on pain relief medication which seems to be helping in the short term. Further analysis of Xrays past and current will hopefully give us a clearer
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for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America for all ages of play. Come and give it a try. For more information check us out on Facebook at Pickleball North Shuswap Club or contact Bonnie at dunndeal@shaw.ca or 250371-7567
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Chase and District Fish & Game Open House August 12 By Helen Dalin During the last few weeks the Chase and District Fish and Game Club completed two busy events – the annual Fishing Derby and their annual 3-D shoot. The local 3-D shoot had rave reviews from archers who attended and the local club is very proud of its success. There are some great pictures posted on our Facebook page. Please take a look. Many out of town archers remarked on what a wonderful gem of an area and facility we have at the range in Turtle Valley. This got the club thinking that we would like to share our facility with the public through an Open House on Sunday, August 12th since it has been several years since we had one. How does a Fish and Game Club put on an Open House you may be wondering if everything is outside? Well, it won’t be like your usual Open House where you just look at items and buildings. At this Open House you will be able try
out and participate in 3 activities, trap shooting, archery and rifle shooting. This event is open to everyone, so please bring your friends and family that may be visiting you that weekend. CDFGC members will be at each venue to help you try each activity. Bring your own 22's, shotgun and bows if you have one. If you don’t have your own bow, shotgun or rifle – not a problem. Equipment will be there to use. Safety equipment will be provided and club members will be there to supervise and make sure everything is completed safely. Everything is FREE. Hot dogs, hamburgers, pop, water, all shooting events, and of course a great time to socialize with a lot of outdoor enthusiasts. The venues will open to the public at 10 am and close at 3 pm on Sunday August 12th. All ages are welcome, but children and minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent at all venues during the day. We are inviting the whole of our (Continued on page 68)
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Dr. Wayne Quinn Dr. Melanie Keith Chase Chiropractic Clinic at Chase Wellness Centre Clinic hours 8:30-5:00 Mon-Tues-Wed 830 Thompson Ave, Chase, BC 250-679-2900 If a person suffered from amnesia and then was cured would they remember that they forgot? If all the nations in the world are in debt, where did all the money go?
district community to come out and see what is offered by the local CDFGC. Please help us spread the word about our Open House. Come out and try one, or all the activities. You may find that you really like one of the new sports you try. This event is also to encourage young ones, women and others who don't have the opportunity to experience, or haven’t had the ability to experience the outdoors, a great chance to get out to try a new sport that many would never otherwise experience. Best of all it is FREE! For all you regular mem-
bers who would like to volunteer to help and share your enthusiasm and interest in the outdoor sports please call Helen Dalin 250679-8019 or Vickey Bischoff 250 -955-2374. Our Club is always open to new members. We meet the 3rd Monday of the Month at 7:30 pm at Creekside Center in Chase. We have regular Trap and Skeet practice at the range on the 2nd Sunday of the month. The August Sunday will be our Open House instead. If you have any questions you can contact Helen Dalin at 250-6798019.
Motorcycle Safety Tips Avoid Blind Spots By Merv Sadden The "blind spot" is the area around a vehicle that its driver is unable to see when shoulder checking or using the mirrors. Vehicles come in various shapes and sizes and as such, the size and location of the blind spot varies. Riding in someone's blind spot is particularly dangerous to those of us on motorbikes as we are more vulnerable to an injury if an accident occurs. Thankfully there are some steps we can take to minimize the risk these blind spots create. When following a vehicle, remain a comfortable distance behind it so that you will be clearly visible in its rear-view mirror. If you need to pass, activate your
signal light and then move into the passing lane while still a comfortable distance behind the vehicle. Position your bike to the left side of the passing lane to increase the cushion of space between you and the vehicle. Complete your pass in an efficient and controlled manner minimizing the time you spend travelling through the vehicles blind spot. Never overtake a vehicle as it approaches an intersection. The less time we spend travelling in a blind spot the safer our ride will be. Merv represents victims of motorcycle accidents with Zak & Decker Personal Injury Lawyers in Kamloops
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Public is warned not to invite an invasion into the Columbia Shuswap Region’s gardens create havoc within natural Submitted by Sue Davies With the warm weather ecosystems and also for hufavouring backyard garden- man use of waterways. It’s ers and water garden enthu- really important to prevent siasts, the Columbia Shus- these species getting a toewap Invasive Species Soci- hold, and knowing what not to bring into ety (CSISS) is your garden is reminding the the key.” public to be Some species careful when listed on the selecting provincial plants and aninoxious weed mals for their list, such as ponds and garflowering dens. rush, can “Water garsometimes be den species found in retail can be lovely, garden cenbut those with tres. Flowerinvasive ing rush is retendencies can garded as one cause major of the top five problems in worst invasive your garden as alien plants in well as the Canada due to wider environits major ecoment” says logical impact Sue Davies, Flowering Rush on natural ecoAquatic ProPhoto Credit: Invasive Species systems. Flowgram CoordiCouncil of BC ering rush is a nator of CSISS. species to be “When aquatic plants and animals begin to on the alert for, as it has alinvade, they can totally take ready been found in British over and are extremely dif- Columbia but is not yet es(Continued on page 70) ficult to remove. They can
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tablished. The public is asked to help prevent the spread of this high priority plant by reporting any sightings and by never planting flowering rush in water gardens. Other common water garden species that are considered invasive and should be avoided include knotweed, purple loosestrife, yellow flag iris, parrot’s feather, mountain bluet, periwinkle, goldfish, red-eared slider turtle, and American bullfrog. Following the Invasive Species Council of BC’s popular PlantWise and Don’t Let It Loose programs, CSISS urges the public to garden using only non-invasive species to prevent the spread of unwanted and invasive plants and animals into the environment. The public can access resources and information by visiting
CSISS’s website at www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org The cost of invasive species to Canada is between $16.6 billion and $34.5 billion per year. In British Columbia, just six invasive plant species caused an estimated combined damage of at least $65 million in 2008. With further spread, impacts will more than double to $139 million by 2020. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, management, and reduction of invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. CSISS is thankful for the generous support of the Shuswap Watershed Council, Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and the Province of British Columbia.
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By Jo Anne Malpass There’s live music almost every night this summer around the Shuswap, including Friday Nights Live at Scotch Creek, Tuesdays at Chase Memorial Beach, Wednesdays on the Wharf at Salmon Arm and Music in the Bay at Blind Bay each Thursday. Here is the 2018 Music Lineup. Friday Nights Live has moved to The Hub, across the street from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park at Scotch Creek. A variety of vendors will be set up and the free entertainment starts with open mic at 6:30 pm, then an opener act and a feature. Aug. 3 - Peter Clark, Kira and Evan Aug. 10 – Elderberries, Jon and Suzie Aug. 17 – Lindsey, Perry Tucker Band Aug. 24 - Ruby Bruce, Jeremy Kneeshaw Aug 31 - Tia Speed, James and the North Shore. Music on the Lake at Chase runs every Tuesday at Chase Memorial Beach in July and August at 7:00 pm,
local artisans and farmers, art in the park and food trucks. Aug. 7 - Tatiana Speed Aug. 14 - CORNSTOCK from 5pm to 8:30pm. Featuring: Tanner Dawson & Sarah Beatty. Also, hot buttered corn will be for sale, corn themed crafts for kids, and the A-MAIZE-ing Corn Cook-off Challenge. Aug. 21 - West My Friend Aug. 28 - Jennie & the Gents Music in the Bay at Blind Bay is every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm (Centennial Field on the corner of Centennial and Blind Bay Roads). Free live music concerts by the water, cold beverages and food on site. Aug. 2 - Mihirangi Aug. 9 - Blue Voodoo Aug. 16 - Dirt Road Opera Aug. 23 - Locarno Aug. 30 - Shred Kelly Wednesday on the Wharf in Salmon Arm is in its 25th year. Concerts begin at 6:45 pm at Salmon Arm Marine Park. BYO Blanket or lawn chair, a (Continued on page 71)
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picnic and enjoy live music with the whole family. Admission donations are collected onsite at the half time. Aug. 8 - Sam Spades Aug. 15 - Madeline Tasquade & Sarabande Aug. 22 - West My Friend Aug. 29 - Devon Coyote Other Music Days Enderby has Music by the River on select Sundays and Sicamous has Music in the Park at Beach Park every Monday in July and August from 6:30 pm. On Saturday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Ross Street Stage and Plaza in Salmon Arm is having a wide variety of live musical talents, ranging in styles from country folk to jazz and contemporary, until August 26. Special Music events this summer include Nimblefingers Bluegrass & OldTime music workshop and festival. Workshops August 19-31, Festival August 25.
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Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum Cruise in BBQ. Music by Island Fogg on July 27 and August 10 at 5:30pm. Finz Bar & Grill jam nights with the Blind Bay Blues Band first Tuesday of the month. A recent study found that music fans who attend concerts once every two weeks or more "were the most likely to score their happiness, contentment, productivity and self-esteem at the highest level (10/10)." Because the study was commissioned by a large entertainment venue, the source has to be considered, but all the local live music venues report happy people, tapping their toes or dancing and enjoying the opportunity to meet old friends or make new ones. For more information on any of these events, go to www.shuswaptourism.ca or www.shuswapculture.ca or www.shuswapevent.com
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School News By Jan Penner I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation! The weather has been awesome, just what we expect in the Sunny North Shuswap. This is a gentle reminder to people using the playgrounds at North Shuswap School. Please remember to be respectful. Use garbage cans to dispose of trash, or better still, take it with you. Pick up after your pets. Enjoy the gardens and appreciate the care and attention that students, staff and volunteers have taken to enhance the grounds and demonstrate respect for the environment. Have fun utilizing the play centers that
our PAC and community have worked so hard to provide! If you are new to the community and/or have a child who will be 5 by December 31st, 2018, August 28th is the New Student Registration Day. You can stop by the school with your child’s Birth Certificate and Care Card to register them for the 2018-19 year. If you have questions before then, you can contact School District 83 at 250-832-2157 or visit the website at www.sd83.bc.ca for more information. Enjoy the remainder of the summer and we will see you all September 4th!
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Submitted by Marla Allard Thank you so much to all of the Volunteers for the One to One Reading Program at North Shuswap School. You have all made my first year as Coordinator enjoyable and the program a success. We are fortunate to have great programs that work together with the school to enrich the students in their learning, made possible by the dedication of our Volunteers. You are all incredibly generous and caring people who make a difference with your time and commitment. I hope to work along with you again in this incredibly rewarding service. One to One Reading starts up again in the fall for its eighth year. Do you have a love of reading and are
able to make a commitment of 1.5 hours per week for 10 -12weeks? Volunteers who would like to meet some wonderful students and help them as they improve their reading skills are once again needed. All volunteers are required to undertake a short training session that will be in the fall, which prepares you for the program. Volunteers will also have a criminal record check conducted before working with the kids at no cost. The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap will help you get this done. For more info contact please contact me, Marla Allard at 403-801-5049 or marlaallard@icloud.com.
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Julie Matiowsky – Feature Artist By Jo Anne Malpass
Julie Matiowsky failed art class in grade nine but that didn’t stop her from going on to produce unique and original hand painted glass and such. She has created a wide variety of inspired miniature sculptures in vibrant colours, standing on their own or attached to pendants and earrings, along with her hand painted wine glasses, using a onestroke, reverse painting style. Julie said she learned to paint using the one stroke style in 2000 by watching a PBS series by Donna Dewberry and continued to develop her technique by watching The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. Bob Ross would double load his brush during the show to make his wet on wet technique easier and to make the painting look more natural. Unicorn Horns
One stroke is loading a brush with two separate colours and achieving the shading and highlighting in one stroke, giving depth and beauty to the design. Julie started painting on all types of surfaces and objects including saw blades and milk cans. Her hand painted wine glasses began as a way to give personalized gifts to friends and for shower gifts, until a friend told her she should be selling her art. To achieve the right impact when viewing the wine glasses, Julie has learned to reverse paint. When her subject is flowers, to see the inside of the flower on the inside of the glass means starting with the details before painting the foreground and
After having then painting the background last. Julie’s wine glasses come in a variety spent many of colours, including one of her favourites summer vacashe has named “oil spill” because it retions at the minds her of the way a drop of oil on water Shuswap, Julie reflects a rainbow of colours. and her husHer wine glasses aren’t just painted, band, Kevin, Fairy door many of them also have polymer clay chose the North sculptures baked on the outside of them to Shuswap and bought a lot in Celista about complement the painted design. Although 20 years ago. They built a home and used she doesn’t recommend putting them in a it for vacations until moving here two dishwasher, they are safe to hand wash in years ago. Their son, James, made the lukewarm water. move with them and their Her sculpture art began 24-year-old daughter, Aryn, when her children were young. stayed in Calgary but is a They would have fun with play regular summer visitor. dough and the children would Having just moved here, name different objects and ask Julie is still getting to meet her to make them. people and becoming inUsing the polymer clay, she volved in the community. has created a wide variety of She recently volunteered to designs; tiny owls, penguins, help at the North Shuswap cucumbers and her most reHealth Centre walk-a-thon, cent, fairy doors and dragons. doing the face painting, usHer miniature sculptures on ing the one stroke techpendants and earrings include nique. Julie found she enPainted Wine Glasses mermaid tails, adorable dragjoyed teaching when she ons and dragon wings, fairy doors and taught a six-lesson course at Michaels in decorated unicorn horns. Some of her Calgary one year, building bird baths using pieces shimmer and others glow in the pots and plates and then painting them. dark. She says she would be interested in teaching her craft to interested adult and children groups. In Calgary, her artwork was sold at consignment galleries, art shops and farmers’ markets. Since moving to Celista, her work is now available at Giftese in Scotch Creek. Julie said she feels very fortunate to have this location for local artists, which opened shortly after she moved here. Her artwork can also be seen at Loriginals in Salmon Arm and on her Facebook page “Hand Painted Glass and Such”. Saw blade
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Children’s Festival Progressing By Everett Loberg Plans are progressing for a Children’s Festival in September to showcase what programs are available for children and youth in our area. Several groups and organizations, sponsoring a variety of children’s programs, have expressed interest in attending the event to provide information to children and their families about
the opportunities and activities available on the North Shuswap. The Festival will be held on Saturday September 22 weekend at Camp Grafton at Magna Bay. If you sponsor a wholesome after school children’s program and are interested in participating or have any questions, please call Everett Loberg at 250 833 2905.
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I just wanted to thank you for a great publication.... I read it every month and it is always full of information of what is going on in the area and the many businesses operating in our area. In the July Kicker I really enjoyed reading Jim Cooperman's article on the Scotch Creek Gold Rush History Fever.... well written and informative....I am looking forward to more of his articles.... thanks again
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The Kicker would like to thank Lorrie Schrader for the many years she provided articles for the Lakeview Centre to the Kicker. We appreciate your dedication every single month to get information and events out to the community through our community newsletter.
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I’d just like to say thank-you to the people who operate the web cam near Celista. https://mascon.ca/web-cams/ I love it up this way, and when I’m back home that camera gives me great joy. So thanks!
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LIFE Program son’s program with the volunteers and By Rachelle Horvath If you get a chance, take a peek at putting together the programs outline the garden the students planted at the has started. We are very excited for the school. It is coming along wonderfully. year’s events. We will be running eveWith a little bit of weeding and water- ry Wednesday starting this Septeming the garden looks good. Carrots ber. The responsibilities for the stuwill be a nice size and dents will be increasthe corn still has Auing with the daily care gust to grow. The sunof the projects that we flowers that are growwill be involved in. It is ing in the back, around our goal to have the the out door learning children participate in area are going to be a the PNE in Armstrong, welcomed sight for the in September 2019, givbirds that will feed off ing a goal for the chilthem during the winter. The garden that students planted dren to work towards. It There is a magnificent looks like it’s going to at North Shuswap Elementary school is thriving! red sunflower that is be an exciting and edushowing its beauty right cational year ahead. now. The squash will also bring in Enrollment packages are available. some fruit by fall. Contact Rachelle at 250-679-2145 Planning for the upcoming sea-
Passion Bowl Drama Camp Production
Greeting you at the Thrift Store on Wednesdays 10:00-3:00
St. DavidÊs by the Lake on the highway in Celista
Sunday worship services at 11:00 • Messages that uplift and inspire • Special music with our Gospel choir • Warm friendship; cool air conditioning • Learning activities for children • Light pot luck “picnic style” lunch each Sunday
Everyone welcome! Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info Visit our website www.stdavidschurch.info
Cast photo from Deer vs. Vikings by Katie Welch, this year’s Passion Bowl Drama Camp production held on July 14th at Lee Creek. Many thanks to the North Shuswap Lions Club for the financial support. Photo credit Jim Cooperman
North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday after service 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek Pastor Lloyd Peters
St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church Sunday, 11am 5518 S-A Rd, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith
Shuswap Community Church
Catholic Services
Sorrento Campus Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendale Rd. 250.835.4004
Our Lady of the Lake Blind Bay Sunday, 11: 15 am Chase Sunday, 9:00 am Celista St. David’s,by-the-Lake
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Regularly Scheduled Events
To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515
NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Sue at 250-5177240 (license #92155) • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm. • Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-517-7111 (from 2nd Wed in Sept to 2nd Wed in June) everyone welcome. • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm. • Lions Club - meet 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Tues. of the month at 1pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. • Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250-679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 (on hold till Sept) • Arts Group - Tuesdays 10am to 2pm • Crafts - 2nd & 4th Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. Doors open, 6pm. Game at 7pm (licence no. 91834) FMI 250-572-0411 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome. • Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 (on hold till Sept) • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 (on hold till Sept) • General Meeting - 2nd Tues. 2:30pm Sept-May • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 8-11am. • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm-3pm and & Fri. 10amnoon. FMI Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm at pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Alternating Saturdays at Lakeview & Scotch Creek Fire Hall. 3-5pm. • Neighbours Seniors Club - Wed. 12 to 3pm. Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & fellowship. N.S. Christian Fellowship FMI Marion 250-679-2369 / Sherri 250-955-0036. • NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - meet 2nd Thurs of the month, 9am. Call Carol 250-679-3498 or Jay 250377-5462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek. Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". (Earlier times during summer heat) • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join,
contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php .SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon). Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - second Thurs.10am (coffee, 9:30) at Cedar Heights Community Hall. FMI Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Wayne, 250-675-2616 • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-6755097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. 250-675-2849 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Community Hall and Reedman Gallery Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm. FMI Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 • Jam Session - 3rd Tues. 7pm • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10am to noon • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 9:30 pm. Contact Nancy 250-675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm. • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Dec - March. 7pm SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. All welcome! • For a full list of adult and children’s events visit the library or check out their website. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. Sharon: 6752408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec & June - Aug. 7:30pm. FMI Gaetane 675-2178 SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA Sorrento Group 8pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 9am, Cards 1pm, Snooker 6pm • Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Men’s Snooker - 1pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am - 250-6753518
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SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm. Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers14pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5 -7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm CHASE Fish & Game Club - 3rd Mon. 7:30pm at Chase Creekside Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, Thurs, minimal admission, concession, FMI 250-3196302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.) • 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tues - Meat draw, 4-6:30 / Pool,3:30 / Fun darts • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • Thurs - Regular Crib (downstairs) 7pm / Fun darts (upstairs) 7pm • Fri - Burger night, 5-7pm • Sat - Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed. SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.
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NORTH SHUSWAP Nights Live – each Friday at The Hub across from Provincial Campground in Scotch Creek. Open mic starting at 6:30pm. Feature at 8pm. Aug. 3-Kira and Evan, Aug. 10–Jon and Suzie, Aug. 17–Perry Tucker Band, Aug. 24 Ruby Bruce, Jeremy Kneeshaw, Aug 31 - Tia Speed, James and the North Shore. Market vendors. FREE event for the whole family. • Pickle Ball - Rose Clifford Park courts in Scotch Creek. Every morning during the summer from 9am to 11am. Paddles are available . No experience necessary. FMI check Facebook at Pickleball North Shuswap Club or contact Bonnie at dunndeal@shaw.ca of 250-371-7567 • Public Hearing – on amendments to the Anglemont Zoning By-law (Anglemont Estates Golf Course Ltd.) will be held Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 pm at Lakeview Community Centre to permit an existing upper floor dwelling unit and a new definition for Golf Course to help clarify what uses are permitted with golf course. • Skwlax Pow Wow – Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band Skwlax Pow Wow grounds, 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road. Dances, from traditional to jingle, will be featured starting Friday evening through Sunday, August 10 to 12. Band office 250-679-3203. • Lakeview Centre Breakfast – August 11. 811am. Come out for a yummy breakfast sponsored by our local art group, who will also be displaying their artwork. • Splish Splash Art Show – Seventh annual. August 11 & 12, 10am-4pm. North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. Pottery, paintings, metal art, jewelry. • Pasta Dinner – and open mic night. Aug. 15. Doors open 5:30, Dinner 6:00. Entertainment all evening. Lakeview Community Centre. Tickets: call Marianne 250-517-8365 or Joe 250-4633223. • Funny Farm Petting Zoo – Pet & feed friendly farm animals in a family guided, private tour at Celista. Home to rescued and re-homed goats, cows, horses, lamas, pigs and more. To book call 250-955-2415. • Spotted Moose Farm Tours - Saturdays 11am & 2pm. 5067 Line 17 Rd. Celista • N.S. Networking event - For NS Chamber members only, to Celebrate a Summer of Success. Food & drink. Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m. N.S. Community Hall. • Salute to the Sockeye Festival at Tsútswecw (Roderick Haig-Brown) Provincial Park runs daily • Friday
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from September 28 – October 21, 8:00am – 4:00pm daily. Formal naming ceremony planned as part of the opening ceremonies on September 30 at 1:00 pm. • Lions Garage Sale - Sat. Sept 8 at the Centre in Scotch Creek. To donate please call 250-9550138 SOUTH SHUSWAP • High Country Pottery Sale - Aug. 4&5, 10am4pm. Memorial Hall Sorrento. • Music in the Bay - every Thursday, 6:30pm at Centennial Park in Blind Bay. Feature bands: Aug. 2–Mihirangi, Aug. 9-Blue Voodoo, Aug. 16Dirt Road Opera, Aug. 23-Locarno, Aug. 30Shred Kelly FMI: www.musicinthebay.ca • NSSCR Swimming Lessons in the Lake has space for all levels in its final lake set August 1323, Registration details can be found at www.nsscr.ca • Cruise-in-BBQ - Stop by Sprokkets Cafe and Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum Aug. 10 at 5:30pm for an evening of burgers, live music by Island Fogg, and a car & bike show. Weather permitting. • Customer Appreciation Day – Shuswap Marina Aug. 11 at 11 am. Live music with the Salmon Armenians, hot dogs, drinks, prizes and more. 250-675-2250 email info@shuswapmarina.com • The NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival, Saturday August 25 from 11:00 am-9:00 pm Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento. International lineup of stellar acts. Advance tickets online at www.nimblefingers.ca or at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. Maker Crew - 3D Printing - Wed. Sept. 5, 3:304:30 at South Shuswap Library. Activities and hands on learning for kids. All ages welcome. • Finz 4th annual charity golf classic – Saturday, Sept. 22. Tee-off at 2pm. Includes golf, buffet dinner. Featuring Gary Ess. For info or to register, call 250-675-3222 or email rvandboat@finzresort.com For more South Shuswap events check out the South Shuswap Scoop scheduled to deliver August 10. CHASE • Music on the Lake – Every Tuesday at Chase Memorial Beach in August at 7:00 pm, local artisans and farmers, art in the park and food trucks. Aug. 7-Tatiana Speed, Aug. 14 - Tanner Dawson & Sarah Beatty, Aug. 21-West My Friend, Aug. 28 - Jennie & the Gents
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Aug 12, 9am to 11am. • Chase Cornstock - Tues. Aug 14. 5pm to 9pm at Chase Memorial Beach. Local crafters and food trucks, corn cook-off challenge, kids games, watering hole, live music. • Chase Fish & Game Open House - Aug 12, 10am to 3pm. Trap, a.rchery and rifle shooting. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks. Everyone welcome. FMI Helen 250-679-8019 or Vickey 250955-2374 SALMON ARM • ROOTSandBLUES – Aug. 16-19, Salmon Arm Fair Grounds. Colin James, Family Stone, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Lil Smokies. Salmon Arm Folk Music Society at 250-833-4096 or www.rootsandblues.ca • Salmon Arm Fair – Sept. 7-9, Salmon Arm Fair Grounds, Jam packed with home-grown fun, food and animal entertainment. Kenny Rogers tribute artist, thrilling rides, Shuswap Idol and Saturday morning parade. Learn more at salmonarmfair.com OTHER • Second annual Kamloops Pride Parade and Festival Sunday, Aug. 26. at Riverside Park. The parade will go through the downtown area. FMI info@kamloopspride.com FARMERS’ MARKETS • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - May 20 – Sept. 2. Sundays from 9:30am-1:30pm. Hub parking lot across from Shuswap Lake Park. Local produce, baking, crafts plants and more. • Celista Farmers’ Market – NS Community Hall Wednesdays Wednesday, starting July 4, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Fresh produce, arts, crafts. • Blind Bay - Thursdays 10am to 2pm. Till Labour day. Corner of Balmoral and TCH at the Balmoral Chevron. Vendors can contact Deb Gibson (250) 804-9441 • Sorrento - Saturdays, May 12 to Thanksgiving, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! • Chase - Fridays, May 18 -Oct. 26 from 10am to 2pm beside the Safety Mart parking lot.
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Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks
After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre ♦Hall Bookings ..Jo Lacasse.. 250-463-3223 NS Community Association.. Tod Wilson 250-253-6253 ♦Hall Bookings – Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 or Lynn - 250679-4017 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Celista - Roy Philips - 250 - 804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-320-0768 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562
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Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lions Club.. Pat Anderson 250-955-2432 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library.. North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 250-955-0414 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Beachwalkers.. Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-qaqaqa7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359
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$7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads are $2.25 per 1/4 inch plus tax. E-mail kicker@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca
SERVICES
WE DELIVER
Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073
Get Your Firewood Now !!
SERVICES
SERVICES
Lessons
Guitar, Bass Live Music for Hire Solo, Duo, Band
TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435
(All Occasions)
Perry Tucker 250-679-3890 50 Years experience
• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing • Hardy siding
Freshen up your home for summer!
• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks
JACQUIE
Anglemont Carpet & Furniture Steam Cleaning Powerful Truck Mount Carpet Cleaning Van Excellent Results. Prespray, Clean & Rinse Method Leaves no Residue Call now for Free Estimate Bryan 250-517-8172
Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area
250-679-0001 24 HOUR SERVICE
Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista
Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials
250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista
(403) 601-7665
JACQUIE KURYVIAL DESIGNS
Lee Creek, BC Jacquiekuryvialdesigns @gmail.com
Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails At the Centre in Scotch Creek Call Doreen to book appointment
250-320-4050 Better at Home has a professional contractor for light housekeeping and yard work. Please contact our central intake number 250-253-2749
THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca
250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing? • Estate or Division of Family Assets? • Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners (AACI, CRP)
Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks. 250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com
Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds. References available. Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com
Servicing The Shuswap
Intuitive (Quantum) Healing Fresh Herbs * Plants * Original photos * greeting cards * Prints of Shuswap area * Workshops … and more
Helping Hands handyman projects around your home and yard, fencing, gardening, painting, staining etc. call Rob 250-517-9324
EXCAVATING SERVICES INC.
Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont
Experienced Nail Tech
CHASE, BC
ENGINEERED SEPTIC SYSTEMS − EXCAVATING − UTILITY DIG INS − POST POUNDING −
Chris Morris
$40 for Gel nails Scotch Creek 250-955-6136 or text 780-881-6912 Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates
250.515.2420 chris@makoexcavating.com
Brush with Greatness
P
ainting Kyle Lessey
/ 250-679-2164
(Cell) 250-320-6820
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$7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads are $2.25 per 1/4 inch plus tax. E-mail kicker@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
SERVICES
"An eclectic blend of old and new" * Antiques * Furniture * Home Décor * Unique Items * Local Artisans * HHouse Milk Paint * Fusion Mineral Paint
250-833-6135
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
3 boxes Escalade D-5C grey vinyl siding, J strips and corner strips. Each box covers 194 sq. ft. $350.00 Total. 6 Bundles black asphalt shingles each covering 32.3 sq ft. IKO superplus. Total $150.00 1-780-713-0624
100 gallon gas tank on stand $100, 14’ Shuffleboard with mirrors and lights $150 250-679-3516
Solar water pump, 100 gallon/125 gallon fuel tanks, 25 gallon ATV Sprayer, Chain harrow, John Deere haying equipment all complete with extras. Phone 250-955-2501
Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm 121 Hudson Avenue NE Salmon Arm Find us on Facebook
WHITE swan TAROT
Brand New 2017 Rainbow 16ft tandem, deck above, 10,000 lb axles. Never used. $5,200. OBO FMI Don 250.675.2472 coffeeshopgrandpa@telus.net
GARAGE SALES Moving downsizing sale 7228 Aspen Rd, Anglemont, Aug 4th 9am- 2-pm Aug 5th 9am- 2pm. Yard equipment, tools, books, violin, pressure washer and much more
CARAVANS WEST RV RESORT Scotch Creek
1992 Searay open bow boat. 4.3 litre engine. Great shape. Can be seen at Lakeview park on the water in Anglemont. $6500. 403-634-8186
INDOOR BOAT & RV STORAGE Enclosed and se-
cure storage for all your toys. Contact Dave for more information 250-955-6541
North Shuswap & Chase Sorrento Dale 250-679-7652 Trent 250-319-4887
Vinnie’s Junk Removal and Demolition 778-220-7062 North Shuswap
Caravans West has much to offer, this is your opportunity to tour our resort. Some homes will be available for viewing .. 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd
Magna Bay ($45 -$65)
Saturday August 4th 9am to 2pm Independent representative
Safer everyday household products for YOU and the ENVIRONMENT Higher quality, more effective & saves you money! Call Lynne 250-955-6354 or lindab77@shaw.ca New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431
Wanted coin collections, appraised and purchased, buying and selling for 54 years, metal detecting service available for lost valuables. Shuswap area. Call 250-318-4054 Home wanted. Can you help? I need a small home (buy/rent) without: transformers, smart meters, single wire power lines overhead, etc. Have developed electro hyper sensitivity, and can’t continue living in my current home of nearly 20 years. If you know of any safe property, please call or leave message at 250-679-2449. As a senior, I prefer closer in (Lee Creek, to Celista) areas
REAL ESTATE
Enlightened Entertainment HAVE CARDS WILL TRAVEL Verbal Snapshots of Current Soul Conditions J an ( c a l l ) 250.955.0825 ( t e x t ) 416.902.9931
WANTED
CARAVANS WEST QUILTERS SHOW & SALE AT THE ACTIVITY CENTRE.. CONCESSION OPEN BEHIND FAMILY CLUBHOUSE, HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS & COLD DRINKS ETC.. BAKE AND ICE CREAM NOVELTY SALE IN FRONT OF FAMILY CLUBHOUSE.. Front side pedestrian gate open. Parking available in front of the office.
WANTED Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard
0.46 Acre Lot - 4101 Santa Rd. Scotch Creek
Lightly treed recreational property on a quiet cul-desac. Close to Shuswap Provincial Park. This private, level lot is fenced and is ideal for your RV or future building site. A second adjacent lot may be negotiated. Zoned R1. FMI email sctcrk2018@gmail.com Private secluded 160 lakeview acres, ponds, creeks, fruit trees, pasture, hay field, fenced wood lot, former homestead, potential development opportunity $440,000 Phone 250-955-2501
1.54 ACRES In SORRENTO • With Rental House • Village Center
Zoning
FMI Don 250.675.2472 coffeeshopgrandpa@telus.net
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FOR RENT BRAND NEW 22 FT. PONTOON for rent On little and big Shuswap lake 204-914-3183 TUTORING
Reading Tutoring Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions
Linda Rightmire
Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor Flexible Scheduling Spaces Limited 250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca
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HELP WANTED
Help Wanted Sheet Metal experience would be an asset, must have general construction experience. Must have own transportation Send resume to cdlsystems@hotmail.com
RESORT HELP WANTED
GOOD PAY! P/T General Helper Grounds-keeping and misc.
Saturdays plus occasional weekday
P/T Cleaners
Saturdays plus occasional weekday
Equipment & supplies provided We appreciate reliability & quality results. Energetic retired adults welcome! Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080 Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca HOME CARE WORKER in the North Shuswap for female elder. Can be part-time or fulltime. Must be able to work evenings on the odd occasion, and/or overnight a few times per year. Experience preferred. Email resume outlining experience with references to jamaroh@telus.net.
VACATION RENTALS
Offering full-service property management to the North Shuswap area. A hassle-free way to earn extra income from your Vacation home.
Looking to Rent a Vacation Home? shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca
OPEN YEAR ROUND Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons
(780)621-9790 EARN A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS FOR SUMMER!
CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701
We need some part-time house cleaners for the remainder of summer if you are interested. Possibility to work beyond summer as well. We love team players and provide training for all. Located at St. Ives Resort on the lakefront. If you can use some extra dollars paid weekly.
Classified Ads
$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad $2.25 per 1/4” (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek SuperValu, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534 September Deadline - August 19 at noon * must be paid in advance*
please call us at 250-955-2525.
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PLEASE PRINT Industrial Sewing and Upholstery Full - time - position We are looking for someone to join our Canvas Man team! Duties include: Sewing, patterning & cutting material, working with various tools & materials. Wages based on experience. Candidates should be hard working, fast learning, able to work in a fast paced environment and reliable. Located at Captains Village Way Email resume to: canvasmanworld@gmail.com 250-955-6166 Labourer wanted to apply fully transparent stain to log cabin on Adams Lake. Must have insurance. Ladder provided $40 per hour 403-554-9079
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OBITUARIES James Kenneth Loney (The Tuna) Born in Summerside, PEI. Resided in Seymour Arm since 1977
Jim passed away May 25th, 2018 in the Calgary Rocky View Hospital. His two daughters will miss him dearly, as well as his 5 grandchildren. Jim will be missed by many. He held a special place in many hearts. I’ll pack my pistol grip for a farewell trip. I kiss this life goodbye at the fountain I’m going to that land of the sky Where wild sheep grows, and buffalo lows. There are too many squirrels to count I won’t even try. When the north winds blow And were gonna have snow The rain and hail come down hounding. I’ll wrap myself in a grizzly bears coat Away on top of the mountain. Sunshine brings memories of you And the bond we once knew Why should I always be lonely When sunny blue skies Remind me of your bright eyes.
Roberta Jean Johnson July 7, 1947 - July 12, 2018 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Roberta Jean (Middlemiss) Johnson. Roberta was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan July 7, 1947. Roberta is survived by her husband Alwyn of Chase and her mother Jean Twerdachlib of Regina, as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her father Jim Middlemiss and her sister Evelyn Augustine. Roberta grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan as a child and spent her high school years in Regina before moving to the Shuswap. Roberta spent many hours knitting and crocheting, allowing many to enjoy and treasure her gifts. The family would like to thank Dr. Aitchison of Shuswap Family Practice in Salmon Arm for her compassionate care.
No service by request
Kenneth, Chris, (“Ken”) Behnsen It's with a deep sense of sorrow and loss that our family announces the passing of Kenneth (Ken), Chris Behnsen on June 26, 2018. Ken was pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen, his son Peter and his grandson Andrew. He is survived by his two daughters Deborah (Don) and Rebecca and his two sons Glenn (Leona), and Kevin (Donna); Eight grandchildren: Peter, Ben, Laila, Evan, Sara, Chelsea, Shawn and Kurt; and six great-grandchildren: Emile, Rafael, Nesta, Anneka, Myles and Ariel; as well as his close companion in recent years, Hilda Pipke. Ken was born and raised in Vancouver and served in WWII as a RCAF Wireless Operator on Halifax reconnaissance planes. After the war he came to Magna Bay to build Twin Cedars Lodge with his Uncle and cousin. After they sold Twin Cedars Lodge in the early 1950’s, Ken worked as a carpenter in Vancouver, Penticton and other locations. In 1962 Ken returned to Magna Bay with Kathleen to raise their family. Ken gained a reputation as a highly respected homebuilder by blending top-notch carpentry skills and a practical approach to design. He designed and built numerous homes in the North Shuswap pouring heart and soul into each and every project. His positive and friendly personality saw many of his clients become his life-long friends. He was also active in various community organizations including the North Shuswap Historical Society and other community projects including the construction of St. David's Church in Celista. His family and friends will fondly remember him as a positive, caring, generous and modest man. Ken’s family will gather later this summer to place his remains in the family plot at the North Shuswap Cemetery. No service is planned as per Ken's request. A Celebration of Life is planned for mid September. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Kevin at (403) 415-5494 or email Behnsen@shaw.ca" Those wishing to make a donation in his memory are encouraged to support the North Shuswap Historical Society.
Summer is the stuff of dreams. When adults sit at their desks, and children sit in school, they dream of summer. Summer is the time of infinite fun. The day seems to last forever, and the fun never stops. It is a time of romance, excitement and an enhanced enjoyment of life. Somehow summer never seems to last long enough. It is always over before we get a chance to fully experience its power. This is true of all things wonderful. They always seem too short
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INDUSTRIAL LTD / GEM GRAVEL
Bedding Sand Fill Sand Bark Mulch Crusher Chips Top Soil Pea Gravel Pit Run Navi Jack 3/4" Screened Drain Rock 3/4" Crushed Road Gravel 3/4” Clean Crush
We have taken over GEM GRAVEL PRODUCTS
We look forward to satisfying all of your concrete needs!
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BRENTWOOD PATIO COVERS Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and the Shuswap
Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings •
250-851-8828 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover
Residential & Commercial Maintenance • Turf Lawns Installed • Weed Control • Core Aeration
• Renovations,
New Construction & Repairs 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter • Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load • Heat Trace Installation • Continuous
ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA
FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Serving the Shuswap for 22 years
Ken Goertzen Ph. 250.955.0737 Cell. 250.833.2824
Email: c utt ingedgecon st @gmail.com
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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto
TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES
(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First
Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping