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North Shuswap Lumberjacks Extraordinaire the tools were axes and crosscut saws. By Jim Cooperman The large crowd gathered in Scotch While many of the competitors are logCreek behind The Hub on the Canada Day gers, the sport is open to all. There are weekend to watch this year’s Timber three categories for each event; novice for Day’s events were treated to two extraor- the beginners, intermediate for those who dinary opening acts. Jody Evans, who also have had three wins in the novice categoproduces the very successful logger’s ry, and open for those who have had three show at Grouse Mtn. held every day of the wins in the intermediate category. week, perOne of the most formed his stunt exciting events high up on a is the spring“spar tree,” board, where from which he the contestant “fell” while has to chop a connected to a notch in a pole, zip line and insert a springlumberjack exboard that he traordinaire, climbs up to Carson Bischop another choff, notch until he “survived” when Dawn Briscoe on the cross-cut saw with Luke Brown-John gets to the top doing the oiling. Photo by Jim Cooperman the outhouse where he has to “blew up!” The chop through crowd loved the opening show and they the attached pole. You can still find old were entranced for all the competition cedar stumps in Seymour Arm and elseevents that followed. where that have slots from the springNow a tradition that is nearly four dec- boards used in the old days to fell trees in ades old, the North Shuswap Timber Days order to avoid the massive flared butts. is one of a series of competitions across The world champion for the springNorth America and the world, with events board event, Mitch Hewitt, who lives in (Continued on page 3) that pay homage to logging heritage when

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Scotch Creek, had a lengthy handicap before he could begin and yet he still won the contest. Mitch travels to Sidney, Australia for the world competition. He married into the North Shuswap Luke Bischoff, Morgan Bischoff and Kyla Hewitt competing in the legendary pioneer “Youth” chop. Photo by Jim Cooperman family, the Bischoffs, who are the founders and the noisy “hot saw” where competitors use mainstays of the Timber Days Society, souped-up power saws to cut off two which hosts the event every two years. slices, down and up. Local businesses sponsor the show by Other events include various power providing cash prizes for the winners saw competitions, pole climbs, and the and North Shuswap volunteer firemen axe throws. Over the years, the Timber provide much appreciate assistance. Days Society has acquired much of the It takes brute strength and raw tal- gear used for the sport such as the steel ent to perform well at logger’s sports holders for the wood chop and axes according to Karl Bischoff, who began and saws. Large poplar trees are felled his career in 1977 at a competition in and prepared for the chopping and Salmon Arm. His favourite events in- sawing competitions. clude the wood chop, where the timJust as there are fewer loggers now berjack stands on the log secured in a in the woods, given the advances in steel holder while he chops through it; high-tech logging equipment, there are the cross-cut (or “misery whip” as the fewer people involved in logger’s old-timers called it) where the sawyer sports. However, more women are takis timed as they cut off a slice; and ing up the sport and it was cool to see the gals sweating it up with the crosscut saws at Timber Days. Also, they had to change the name of the boy’s chop, as there was one very energetic girl swinging the axe. No doubt, the North Shuswap Timber Days will go on thrilling audience for many years to come. Karl Bischoff in action.

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...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass Highway 1 shut down between Revelstoke and Golden in both directions for hours, Three serious collisions in the span of four days claims three lives and ties up traffic for hours, An accident involving a motorcycle and a truck near Salmon Arm has closed the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway. Unfortunately, these have been common headlines during July, and we can expect more fatal accidents and highway closures over the rest of the summer. The Insurance Corporation of BC reports, from 2012 to 2017, there were an average of 60,000 motor vehicle accidents per year in BC resulting in an injury or fatality. In the Southern Interior, an average of 6,800 per year. During that same time there were an average of 300,000 crashes which didn’t result in injuries, 42,000 in the Southern Interior. In the Southern Interior there were an average of 9,900 drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists injured due to a motorvehicle-related crash, 89,000 for the province. You can't ever be fully protected when you get behind the wheel. But ICBC, in its Quick Statistics Report, says there’s a lot you can do to make better informed decisions.

Distracted driving is responsible for 27% of car crash fatalities in BC. Leave your phone alone—that's a first step to help keep your attention on the road. Any diversion of your attention away from the safe operation of your vehicle, like chatting with passengers, eating or drinking, or adjusting radio or vehicle settings, can contribute to distracted and inattentive driving. Alcohol-impaired driving contributes to 24% of car crash fatalities in BC. Sadly, each year in B.C., 68 people die in crashes involving impaired driving. Almost half of those deaths happen during the summer, meanwhile other deaths happen during what should be joyous celebrations during the December holidays. Cannabis impairs both the cognitive and motor abilities you use to safely operate a motor vehicle. Cannabis can also slow your reaction time, slow your ability to make decisions, and make it harder for you to split your attention. These are crucial skills on the road. You never know when you may need to react and make a split-second decision on the road that saves a life. Speeding is one of the leading causes of car crash fatalities in B.C., contributing to 27%. Keep yourself safe by slowing down, keeping your distance and passing with care. High-risk driving behaviours increase our chances of being in a crash. These behaviours include failing to yield, ignoring traffic control devices, following too closely and improper passing. There are many types of road users from the most protected to the most exposed, a driver, a passenger, a motorcyclist, a cyclist or a pedestrian. There is an average of 1,600 injured cyclists, 5 fatal, each year in BC; 1,600 motorcyclists, 11 fatal, and 2,500 pedestrians, 56 fatal. We all have a role to play in sharing the road safely.

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

Kids and our Community I'll start this note with an apology. Last month I mentioned the excellent turnout for the Captains Village Poker Run and they would hand out that money to local nonprofits. I've been corrected in that it's the Marina that collects the funds on behalf of the North Shuswap Lions who are responsible for the distribution of the proceeds to the local groups. The important thing is that local non -profits reap the benefits of this great annual event, thanks to Captains Village and the NS Lions! Those proceeds go to groups here to benefit various aspects of the community. Without these funds, and our very important community groups, we would be a much poorer community. One of the population segments in our community that has been under served over the past several years are the children. My daughter is now 14 and she has gone to North Shuswap Elementary since Kindergarten. About 7 years ago the population in the school was around 90 kids and there was concern that our school might be closed if our numbers dropped further. Well, our school is still here and this last year the number of kids was 117! A 30% gain in that 7 years! These kids are the future population of the North Shuswap. I've noticed more families are moving here. Often one parent works away. Heading to some remote job for a couple of weeks, and then re-

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turning to the North Shu for their days off. In the meantime, their family goes to school, spends money at the businesses, and enjoys the benefits of the North Shu year-round. To date there have been some, but limited, recreation opportunities for kids of any age. I was approached by Paul Demenok, the South Shuswap CSRD director, as he noted that a number of the kids from the North Shu were taking part in activities put on by South Shu organizations. Paul has been funding the 'North and South Shuswap Community Resources' group and the 'South Shuswap Arts Council' through Grant In Aid money for the past many years. He approached me as there was a small but significant number of North Shu kids accessing their programs which happen on both the South Shu and North Shu. He felt that I might want to contribute, and our discussions centered around fairness and the fact that having programs for kids makes a community more desirable for families, so really, it's an economic development tool. I agreed with that. The options were to do nothing, to set up a group/ society/something on the North Shuswap to mirror these South Shuswap groups, or to join in an already upand-running successful operation. It made sense to work together. There are a couple of programs already provided on the North Shu, swimming (Continued on page 6)

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lessons in the summer for one. Over the next couple of years, I anticipate more programs to be developed that will take place in the North Shu. We agreed that funding would have to be fair as the North Shu had many fewer kids taking part and we felt that basing funding on the percentage of North Shu vs South Shu kids was a fair way to proceed. Based on 2018 numbers, the North Shuswap share was 13%. This proposal has been supported at the CSRD board and it is now in front of the community for your approval. Our 13% share based on the 2018 participant numbers equals $4.65 per average North Shuswap parcel, excluding Seymour Arm. This could go up if more North Shu kids take advantage of the programs. You, as a North Shuswap resident, have a say in whether this happens. Approval for this bylaw 5798 is being sought through the 'Alternative Approval Process'. Basically, this means that the CSRD anticipates your approval, but if 10% of the eligible electors says this is a bad idea, then the CSRD would have to hold a referendum, or the Board could consider to just not move ahead with the idea. In this case, 10% of the eligible electors is 885, of which 214 is the number from the North Shu. If you support the idea there is no need to do anything. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support this financial contribution to this program that I believe is of benefit to our community, you need to submit an Elector Response Form to the CSRD by Wednesday August 21st, 2019 at 4pm. This is your way to object. So, an Alternate Approval Process (AAP). It is suggested to me that that isn't really the best way to judge the approval of the community. I agree. Though it is one way to gauge the level of resistance to a proposal. The dilemma here comes down to money. The two ways that can pass a bylaw related to money are by referendum and AAP. A referendum costs up to $30,000 to run. There are ballots to (Continued on page 7)

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print, voting places to rent, volunteers to organize, counting, advertising and more that goes into a vote of the electors on a bylaw. The AAP in this case is expected to cost about $3000 mainly for advertising. Spending $30,000 for those times when a bylaw needs elector approval, often for an amount less than $30,000, seems like a waste of your tax dollars, as this happens reasonably often, probably 4 or 5 times a year. The AAP is significantly cheaper and if there is enough negative feeling about a proposal to garner 10% of the electorate then the bylaw is put on hold to decide what to do next. I know, I know, this is just another tax grab by the d*#%^! CSRD. Well, it is and it isn't. The money is going to these groups anyway via Grants in Aid. That reduces the amount available for other groups to provide things like needed repairs to our local buildings (Celista Hall, Lakeview Centre etc.) or the Chamber of Commerce for community beautification (have you noticed the flower boxes in Scotch Creek?) or Canada Day celebrations or.. well you get the idea. By spreading this cost around, we can fund significant and important programs for the children of the North Shuswap at a very small cost per person. For more information and the Elector Response Form go to the CSRD website and search for Bylaw 5798. You can reach me at JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca.

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Chase RCMP Two search warrants executed by the Chase RCMP have resulted in the seizure of over $300,000 in stolen property and a cache of illegal firearms. On June 21, 2019, Chase RCMP and Natural Resource Officers Service attended a rural property located in the 4000 block of Leopold Road near Scotch Creek, BC to recover stolen Crown timber. At the time four individuals, three adult men and one adult woman, were detained. During the search police located several vehicles that were confirmed stolen or had the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) purposefully removed. Vehicles with the VIN removed were seized for further inspection to determine their origin. Officers also found numerous firearms, several of which were found to be prohibited, including a Norinco Mak-90 fully automatic rifle, a Sterling Mark 4 Sub Machine gun, a Smith & Wesson revolver with a ground off serial number and a drum magazine, and a firearm fitted within a small suitcase. A mechanism was fashioned so a person holding the suitcase handle could activate a lever that would pull

the trigger shooting the firearm. During this initial search police also located a stolen loader and other larger items which were unable to be recovered at the time. Police returned on June 23, 2019, to recover them. This investigations was a clear success for the Chase RCMP, explains Cpl Scott Linklater, Chase RCMP. Not only were we able to work with a partner agency to recover property that had been stolen from across British Columbia, but we were also able to safely remove a number of illegal firearms preventing them from potentially being used in future crimes. Vehicles recovered are: • A Woodmizer portable saw mill reported stolen to the Salmon Arm RCMP in September of 2018 • A 2017 Cargomate trailer reported stolen to the Langley RCMP in January of 2018 • A John Deere 3720 tractor with front end loader reported stolen to the Salmon Arm Detachment in May of 2011 • A 2000 Honda motorcycle reported stolen to the North Okanagan RCMP on June 16th, 2019 • A 2006 Dodge 1500 reported stolen to the Prince George RCMP on June 13th, 2019 • A 2015 Suzuki motorcycle reported (Continued on page 9)

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stolen to the Abbotsford Police Department in November of 2017 • A 2008 Yamaha dirt bike reported stolen to the North Vancouver RCMP in November of 2017 • A 2014 KTM dirt bike reported stolen to the North Okanagan RCMP in June of 2018 • A 2007 Keystone Fifth Wheel camping trailer reported stolen to the Langley RCMP in September of 2015 • An Arctic Cat all terrain side-by-side vehicle reported stolen to the Surrey RCMP in November of 2018 • A 2006 Gear toy hauler travel trailer reported stolen to the Ridge Meadows RCMP in February of 2019 • A Caterpillar loader with backhoe reported stolen to the Langley RCMP in January of 2017 • A John Deere Gator utility vehicle reported stolen to the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP in May of 2018 • A Cub Cadet riding lawn mower reported stolen to the Langley RCMP in June of 2017 The four people who were detained were released

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without charges. This matter continues to be under investigation. UPDATE: On July 12, the Chase RCMP Detachment executed a third Search Warrant at this same property, recovering a large amount of stolen dog food.

During the previous search on June 21, police noted a suspiciously large amount of Acana and Orijen brand dog and cat food on the property. In the following days, investigators determined the pet food was related to a theft reported to the Delta Police Department in April of 2019. Hundreds of bags of dog and cat food was recovered during the search with a total value of $12,700.00. No charges have been laid in this matter at this time and the investigation is ongoing. A report to BC Prosecution Services will be submitted for consideration of applicable charges.

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sacred fire and no means no! Sacred fire councils have full authority for protection of people water land and children in Secwépemc’ulecw! Turtle Valley needs protecting, and we call upon all Secwépemc to stand with the Sacred Fire Elders and Women’s Councils in protecting our water for future generations.” Arrow was contracted by the City of Kamloops to haul away the city’s biosolids stockpile. Turtle Valley Bison Ranch 2019/20 Biosolids Land Application Plan (LAP) says “up to 35,000 bt (bulk tonnes) of City of Kamloops biosolids will be received at the Turtle Valley Bison Ranch and blended with mineral soils sourced from the site prior to placement” on a 31hectare, recently logged, portion of the bison ranch.

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committed to being a part of the community. All the changes they are making at Anglemont Estates Golf Course are geared to helping to strengthen the economy of the North Shuswap, and to welcoming the people of the community and area guests to their establishment. They appreciate the community support and are happy to give back to the community not just with services, but also through donations to charity events such as the Poker Run.

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Whether you are a golfer, non-golfer, local or tourist, check out Anglemont Estates Golf Course. It has something for everyone. Stop by, give them a call, and check out their Facebook page to see what events are upcoming! The Kicker would like to thank Craig, Shantelle and Anglemont Estates Golf Course for their continued advertising support. We wish this local business continued success with its new ventures.

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Discussion among Directors at the Board table led to an amendment to further increase the dock size to 33.45 square metres (360 square feet) to assist the construction industry, which often works with imperial measurements. As part of the planned changes to the bylaw, minor increases were also made to the width of a dock and the width of walkways used to access it. Upon final bylaw approval, docks in the Foreshore Park Zone, which would include CSRD parks, will be allowed to be a maximum of 40 square metres. The Board approved third reading of Lakes Zoning Amendment Bylaw 900-25 with the amendment and it will now be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for statutory approval before returning to the Board for final adoption. More information on this bylaw is available on the CSRD’s website, www.csrd.bc.ca, at the Current Planning page.

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RCMP News Possession of Stolen Vehicle On July 3, Chase RCMP Members attended a rural property in the 8500 block of Skimikin Road in Turtle Valley, BC. Police located a grey Mazda 3 which had been reported stolen to the Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment a week prior. Police arrested a 32-year-old male for possession of the stolen vehicle. He was later released on a Promise to Appear in Court. A report to BC Prosecution Services is being submitted for charge consideration. MV Collision On July 4 at 11:55 am, the Chase RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision occurring on the Trans Can-

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tion Ticket for Driving Without Due Care. Roadside Prohibitions On July 10 at 8:40 pm, Chase RCMP Members were on patrol when they located a vehicle stopped partially in the ditch on Fredrickson Road in Sorrento, BC. Police believed the driver, a 42-year-old female resident of Sorrento, BC, was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The driver refused to provide samples of her breath. She was issued a 90 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. On July 17 at 3:55 pm, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle, a black Toyota Corolla, driving on Shuswap Avenue in Chase, BC, and conducted a traffic stop. Police believed the driver, a 43-year-old male resident of Enderby, BC, was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The driver refused to provide samples of his breath. He was issued a 90 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. On July 23 at 11:30 pm, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle, a white Chevrolet 3500 truck, exit the Trans Canada Highway in Pritchard, BC and conducted a traffic stop. Police believed the driver, a 25 -year-old male resident of Pritchard, BC, was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The driver provided samples of his breath for a roadside alcohol

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screening device with failing results. He was issued a 90 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Single MV Collision On July 12 at 6:55pm, the Chase RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Waverly Park Frontage Road near Sorrento, BC. Police determined a red colored Toyota Corolla was travelling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway when it left the highway, struck a utility pole before rolling once landing upright. The driver, a 32-year-old male resident of Enderby, BC, was treated by BC Ambulance Service on scene for minor injuries. He was issued violation tickets for No Driver’s Licence and for Driving Without Consideration. Confrontation On July 13 at 12:30am, police received a report from an unknown female that she had been “jumped” by a group of youths near the Chase Community Hall on Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC. Police responded locating the group of youth who advised they were confronted by a woman who attempted to take one of their skateboards. They held onto the skateboard and the woman left. Police attempted to follow up with the woman, but she was not located, and she did not provide her name or contact information. Assault with Chainsaw Report On July 15 at 1:15 am, the Chase RCMP Detachment responded to a report of an assault with a chain(Continued on page 16)

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saw at a residence on Squilax Anglemont Road in Scotch Creek, BC. The complainant reported waking to find an acquaintance standing over him with a chainsaw to his neck. Police spoke with several people at the location and determined that several individuals had been drinking alcohol throughout the night. Police found that an argument ensued between two males however there was insufficient evidence to determine that the chainsaw had been used to threaten anyone. The involved parties worked out their differences the following day when sober. As such no charges will be pursued in matter. Assaults in Chase On July 17 at 2:55 pm, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of an assault occurring at the Memorial Park in Chase, BC. An unknown male pushed a man while in the bathroom. Police attended but the unknown male was not located. On July 18, the Chase RCMP Detachment received

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a report of a male assaulting another male at the Home Hardware on Shuswap Avenue, Chase BC. Witnesses followed the man until police located and arrested him. It was determined the male was suffering mental health issues and he was transported to hospital for assistance. He was determined to be the unknown male in the assault occurring the day before. As the man was receiving medical care, both victims declined to proceed with these matters. Stolen Vehicle On July 23, the Chase RCMP Detachment received a report of a theft of a black four door 1999 Volkswagon Golf. The vehicle had been left parked near Neskonlith Lake prior to being stolen. The vehicle has not been recovered. The Chase RCMP Detachment is asking that anyone with any information regarding these investigations, or any other crime, to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Chamber News

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Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. So far, the weather has been cooperating, although I’m sure many wish we have had hotter weather, I am personally happy to have a smoke free summer thus far! This hasn’t stopped the tourists from coming out and enjoying what the beautiful North Shuswap has to offer. It’s nice to see the hustle and bustle in and around our community. The chamber weekend summer Festival was a hit with a massive turn out to the logger show, making it hard to find a parking spot! The following day featured a few business kiosks, kids’ games and music. It was unfortunate we had a couple key cancellations on Sunday with the indigenous dancers and story telling. It was a disappointment for many as we were looking forward to these events. Hopefully next year we can fulfill these! The chamber applied and received a grant in aid for a student community ambassador. Mercedes Settle comes from a town up North called Fraser Lake but moved to Chase, where she currently has lived for over 3 years. She graduated on June 21st with District Honours and was voted as one of two Valedictorians by her peers. She is currently our Community Ambassador for the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. She wanted a job that would train her to use her public speaking abilities as well as help keep her learning as she prepares for university this September at TRU. She will be taking a Bachelor of Arts degree to prepare to one day be a theatrical or fine arts and

history or possibly English teacher. Mercedes works 3-4 days a week and you can find her in the Hub at our mini visitor station or out and about in the community. Her primary role is to be a friendly face in our community for people to ask her questions about the area or help assist tourists in activities, lodging or events. Thank you, Mercedes for being our Community Ambassador. We would like everyone to look for and or make suggestions for new business opportunities in the North Shuswap. Opportunities are all around us...little or big it’s what creates a system. It’s up to all of us to make this community thrive. Joining the chamber is a great way to get your business noticed and have like minded people assist you with networking and building your company. Join us again starting in September for our monthly meetings which are held the last Monday of each month at various locations around the Shuswap. Even if you’re not a member it doesn’t matter, get out and meet new people. Maybe it will inspire you! This fall we will be working on creating workshops that involve business planning, investor opportunities and funding options. Our focus will be on creating new business opportunities and to help those succeed in their future endeavours. Looking forward to another fantastic year in our community, hope to see you at the next meeting. Stay tuned for September Kicker issue for date and time.

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Shuswap Lake Beaches Advisories By Jo Anne Malpass Water advisories were issued by the Adams Lake Indian Band at the end of July for Sandy Point Campground, Pierre’s Point Campground, and Glen Echo Campground on the South Shuswap. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) reports that the water in those three areas has been deemed unsafe for swimming or recreation at this time due to high levels of E.Coli bacteria, which may pose a risk to health. The Adams Lake Indian Band released a statement saying it “was recently made aware of high levels of E. Coli bacteria which poses a health risk within the waters of our Territory. The first Nations Health Authority has conducted its tests and informed the Adams Lake Indian Band of its findings. After assessments of the situation were determined, the Adams Lake Indian Band is now working toward the mitigation of all environmental issues affecting the people, land, waters, wildlife and fish within our territory. We have mobilized resources such as engineering, contractors and the First Nations Health authority to ensure that our natural resources will be protected for future generations to come.” The CSRD statement says it remains safe to swim at the CSRD's Sandy Beach, Pebble Beach and Sunnybrae Beach. “Interior Health conducts weekly water tests at these sites and the CSRD has not received any reports from Interior Health that there are concerns with water safety at any of those three CSRD sites.” Should the CSRD hear differently from Interior Health, it will notify the public immediately through its website or social media platforms.

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the staff report says the subject property was created through subdivision in June of 2005 and the property has been held by Shawnessy Enterprises Ltd. since then. As a condition of that subdivision, the Village required the owner to register a restrictive covenant to fulfill the Land Title Act requirement for public access to water. Then in July of the same year, Council adopted a zoning amendment bylaw to remove campground use from the property, thus restricting the use of the land to ‘golf course’ exclusively. In April of 2006 the owner applied for a zoning amendment to permit a 20-lot recreation vehicle campground, which was defeated. The owner took legal action against the Village for ‘downzoning’ the property, but the court dismissed that petition. In June of 2017, the owner brought an application for amendments to both the Official Community Plan and zoning, looking for residential land uses in anticipation of a 19lot low-density single-family dwelling development. Council defeated both bylaws and residential land uses were not achieved. The lands currently exist in a vacant natural vegetative condition. On May 21, 2019, the owner brought a new application for amendments to both the OCP and zoning bylaws, looking now for appropriate resident land use designations in anticipation of a 17-lot low-density single -family dwelling development. In other business from the (Continued on page 21)

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Village of Chase July 9 Council Meeting Highlight Report: Sgt. Barry Kennedy spoke to Council and reviewed his bi-annual report, citing information on numbers and types of calls dealt with by the Chase Detachment over the past year (April 2018 to April 2019). He shared with Council the number of members at the detachment and some of the programs they are working on, such as bike patrols and youth programs. Rhonda Eden addressed Council to explain the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice (TRDFP) community visioning and engagement process and the results of that engagement in the Chase area. She explained that all input is shared with the local family practice physicians who are members of TRDFP. By enhancing communication, the purpose is to ensure that family practitioners are able to provide the best possible service to those in their care. Council passed a resolution to approve a variance to the Village's Zoning Bylaw for a proposed development at 220 Shepherd Road which reduces the rear parcel setback from the property line. Council considered several letters from the City of Richmond regarding resolu-

tions pertaining to more transparency for statements of disclosure for elected officials, to create a conflict of interest complaint mechanism for local government in BC, to recover climate change costs from companies that produce fossil fuels and to regular lobbying of municipal governments in BC. All these letters were received as information. Council considered a request from the Adams Lake Indian Band for funds to support an Elders Golf Tournament - Council denied the request based on a previous similar request decision. Council passed a resolution to allow use of the Community Hall at no cost for the fundraiser being organized in memory of Rob Johnson. Council passed a resolution to write a letter of support for the newly created Chase Community Services Society in their efforts to secure funding for the operation of a medical shuttle for Chase and area. Council passed a resolution to receive the invitation from Fortis BC for nominations for an award for safety, environmentalism and indigenous people's initiatives. The next regular meeting of Council will be held on August 13, 2019 starting at 4:00 p.m.

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Community Mailboxes Vandalized By Jo Anne Malpass Cpl. Scott Linklater has confirmed Chase RCMP received seven reports of thefts from community mailboxes since the middle of June, from locations in Turtle Valley to Magna Bay. The community mailboxes involved were at English Rd and Squilax Turtle Valley Rd on June 17, 3877 Squilax Anglemont Rd on June 19, Leopold Rd and Squilax Anglemont Rd on June 19, 440 Squilax Anglemont Rd on June 21, 8601 Skimikin Rd on July 5, 3877 Squilax Anglemont Rd (a second time) on July 9 and Davis Rd and Squilax Anglemont Rd on July 15. “It is unknown what may have been taken as we cannot confirm whether there was mail in the affected boxes at the time. We can only assume

that at least some mail was stolen. Surveillance video in the area of some of these locations unfortunately does not capture the mailboxes nor did it capture the suspects.” Canada Post Media Relations responded to our inquiry saying “We can confirm that several incidents of vandalism have occurred at community mailbox sites over the past several months, and recently across the North Shuswap region. From the time an incident is reported, it takes from two to three weeks for the site to be repaired or replaced and for normal mail delivery to resume. Notices are posted at the site to inform residents of the incident and to indicate where they can temporarily pick up their mail. A piece of government-issued photo ID is (Continued on page 23)

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mandatory to pick up the mail. As these incidents are under investigation, we cannot comment further or provide specific details.” At most of the locations where the vandalism occurred mailboxes have been replaced with a new model. The mailboxes have new design components, like heavy-duty locks, that make compartments even more secure and a wider design so large mail (such as magazines) lay flat. Customers can pick up their new keys at Chase Post Office. “Your new community mailbox will be at the same location as the current one, but your mailbox number may have changed. You can find your new compartment and module number on the key envelope label when you pick up your keys from the Chase Post Office. You will need to show proof of identity and proof of residence to pick up your new keys. Your key envelope will contain three keys to your new mailbox.” If you have any questions, please contact Canada Post customer service network at 1-800-267-1177 or visit canadapost.ca The Chase RCMP Detachment is asking that anyone with any information

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regarding this investigation, or any other crime, to contact the Chase Detachment at (250) 679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If you see an overturned or vandalized street mailbox, report immediately to the RCMP and call Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177. To help protect your mail from identity fraud, Canada Post recommends you collect your mail daily. If you’ll be away, use the Hold Mail service to suspend delivery until you return. Shred documents that contain personal financial information, such as statements and credit card offers before throwing them away. Never send cash in the mail. Deposit your mail close to the scheduled pickup time posted on the mailbox. Deposit mail items containing sensitive or financial information at your local post office, as well as large quantities of mail. Customers concerned about identity fraud should contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

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Fire News By Mike Engholm SC/LC Fire Chief We are now at the mid-point of the summer, but this year there has been more of the cooler temperatures mixed with rain showers. This is a good thing in terms of a heavy start to the wildfire season. This could change very quickly with a small change in the weather that will drive up the fire danger rating, so please don’t let your guard down. Extinguish all smoking materials properly (NO cigarette butts out the car window), fully put out your campfire with lots of water and stirring the fire pit, and don’t have a campfire on a windy day. At the time of writing, campfires are permitted (1/2 meter by 1/2 meter) but that could change quickly so please observe the B.C. wildfire web site for current notices. The CSRD has received a grant from the provincial government to apply towards the FireSmart Canada program. At the end of June, many fire dept. members took a two day course to become Local FireSmart Representatives (LFR’s). The homeowners can now go onto the CSRD web site and fill out a simple request form to have a LFR contact them and arrange a time to come to their property to do a full Structure and Site Hazard Assessment. This will give the homeowner a present score rating, and then discuss different ways to lower the rating and make their home and property FireSmart, and more prepared for a wildfire incident. This service is free and I highly encourage property owners to take advantage of this great opportunity. The LFR that you request for a site visit can show you what you need to do, and even just a couple of small changes on a structure and area around it can make a huge improvement to be more wildfire resistive. We are also looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming Community Champions to organize a neighbourhood FireSmart program, in which the LFR (Continued on page 25)

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can help them to make their street and neighbourhood FireSmart. Training is going great and all three fire depts. are practicing with in house training to keep the skills sharp. The fall training calendar is now being created, and we are waiting to see what courses are available. It has been quiet for call outs for all three depts. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek FD had one call for a gas leak but turned out to be just a leaking container of paint thinner, and another was a burning complaint. Celista FD was called out a couple of times, one for a false alarm and another for smoke chasing with nothing found. Anglemont FD got called to assist in locating a landing zone for a medivac helicopter. Anglemont Fire Dept. had an Open House and Pancake Breakfast on July 13 and would like to thank the community members who

attended this great event. It was well received by the public with fun activities for the kids. Scotch Creek / Lee Creek FD and Celista FD attended the Loggers Sports Show to help with the cleanup of the wood chips and sawdust. A special fun event that the SC/ LC FD members did in the end of June was a raft trip down Adams River followed by a BBQ, and it was a great bonding experience. All three Fire Depts. do need more members of the community to join our great team. All the training is free and you even get paid to be a fire dept. member. Also, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a front-line firefighter, there are lots of support rolls to fill. Come and check it out by coming down to any one of the fire halls on a practice night (Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM), or contact the Fire Chief (phone numbers are in Clubs & Organizations page of the Kicker) of the fire dept. in the area where you live.

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Shuswap Trail Alliance Removes Invasive Irises Shuswap Trail Alliance Peek into the exciting lives of our trail crew, as a few of us took a break from the regular schedule of trail building and maintenance to help address the invasive Yellow Flag Iris infestation on Turner Creek in Salmon Arm. We removed over 3,000 lbs of irises from the pond and will be back later in the season to continue the work downstream - stay tuned if you'd like to come help out and play in the mud! With continued management and eventual planting of native species in future years, this ecosystem will be much healthier! Trail Notices and Closures: Scotch Creek/Hlina Lookout - Be aware of machinery and FSR traffic on Scotch Creek-Hlina West FS Road, which forms part of the Scotch Creek/Hlina Lookout trail, as the BC

Timber Sales begins its deactivation of this road mid July. The deactivation will maintain non-motorized trail user access on the section of the road that makes up part of the trail, however all users should be aware and stay a safe distance from workers. All Trails - it's starting to feel like fire season! Please keep an eye out for fire risks and refrain from smoking on any trails. Stick -flickers (we love you!), when you're flicking sticks and debris off the trail always disperse that material and keep it low to the ground to avoid building up piles of dry fuel beside the trail. Report any issues and big stuff to trailreport@shuswaptrails.com, and check out Fire Smart tips at the CSRD web page, "FireSmart in the CSRD". For further notices, check specific trails at Shuswap Trails.

Smiling trail crew faces near the start of the weed pull at the Turner Creek pond. The crew was pulling Yellow Flag Iris, the shorter and much denser shoreline plants behind Nathan and Mirella in this photo in contrast with the native cattails on the left-hand side. Yellow Flag Iris outcompetes native species that are essential for bird and turtle species in this kind of ecosystem, and clog up ditches and streams. Trail Alliance photo

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munity events in all CSRD Electoral Areas, including upcoming Open Houses at local CSRD Fire Halls. Also being offered as part of this program is the opportunity to have a free home assessment conducted by a trained Local FireSmart Representative in your neighbourhood. The Local FireSmart Representative will conduct a professional evaluation of the property and make recommendations on how to reduce fire risk. The person conducting

District (CSRD) recently received a $100,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities' Community Resiliency Fund to spend on a regionwide wildfire threat mitigation and education campaign. This year-long initiative is designed to help residents take stock of their properties and identify ways to reduce their fire risk. The CSRD has provided some resources online and is encouraging all CSRD Electoral Area residents to take a look at the documents which guide homeowners through a self-assessment of their risk factors and what can be done to reduce wildfire risk. FireSmart information will be provided at various com-

the assessments will not carry out any of the recommended work associated with the assessment. It is the responsibility of private property owners to undertake any desired improvements to their own residences or land. All FireSmart assessments are subject to the availability of a representative in your area and the overall budget for assessments. The assessment is for the use of the homeowner only and cannot be used in any other manner. If you would like to put your name down for a free FireSmart assessment or get more information, go to www.csrd.bc.ca under the “FireSmart in the CSRD” tab and register online.

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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Kickin’ Tech News Casting to Your TV John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions

TV sets are not computers! Although most modern TV’s can connect to the Internet directly and so can do certain things like access Youtube and Netflix, they still pale in comparison to what your laptop, tablet or smartphone can do. Over the past few years, TV capabilities have improved and will continue to do so which is fine if you are OK buying a new TV every few years to keep up. Most of us however, have perfectly good TV’s that we have no intention of replacing until they stop working, which could be years from now. In this article, we’ll talk about a cheap and easy way to turn your current TV into a wireless extension of your laptop, tablet or smartphone. It’s called ‘casting’. Many of our current TV sets can do various things depending on where ‘Smart TV’ technology was when you bought it, and that also varies depending on which brand you have. Where our computers, tablets and smartphones all basically work the same, our TV’s are all over the place as far as what they can do over the Internet. That’s partly because TV’s were never designed for Internet use. They were originally designed to connect to a TV receiver which was in turn connected to a satellite dish or to a cable from your TV provider. It was not until the last five years or so where TV’s became ‘smart’ and started to provide connections to the Internet.

One thing however, that all TV’s made since the mid 2000’s have in common are HDMI inputs. HDMI is an interface that carries both digital audio and video. Casting devices use one of your HDMI inputs to turn your TV into an extension of your computing device through your home WiFi router. The devices are small, cheap and portable so you can take it with you to use on any TV in any location that has WiFi. They can also be used for casting music to your stereo. Many stereo systems include HDMI inputs for home theatre and one of those can be used. You can also purchase an inexpensive HDMI to RCA convertor for those that have standard RCA type connectors. My favorite casting device is the Google Chromecast. It’s been around for a few years so is supported by almost all computing devices including Windows PC’s, Apple PC’s, Android and Apple mobile devices as well as the Google voice assistant. The Google Chromecast is quite small and easily portable. It’s also very affordable and is available at many electronics stores for around $50 or less. I take one with me when I travel so I can watch Netflix on a big screen instead of my laptop or worse, my iPhone. If you would like more info about casting devices or some help getting hooked up at the cabin, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. (250)955-0816 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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By Jo Anne Malpass Citation Growth Corp. (formerly Liht Cannabis Corp.) is just waiting for its license to produce from Health Canada before it completes the planned ten - 10,000 sq. ft bio-secure Stump Removal cannabis facilities on Garland Road in Celista, Citation CEO Trenches for Electrical, Rahim Mohamed told the Kicker. Sewer, Water, etc. With two buildings already constructed, Mohamed said “we have to stage our facility out so that we can qualify for Interlocking Pavers getting our license to produce. If we start on our third buildAB Retaining Walls ing, they will not come out to inspect until the third building Concrete Finishing is complete. We’re trying to get our license secured before Material Moving we start our second phase of expansion.” “Each building costs us $5 to $6 million. The hvac sysLen Barker cklcontracting@telus.net tem alone is $2 million. And we just don’t want to take that Material Hauling 250-804-9913 financial risk until we have the LP.” He explained the hold up is that Health Canada is backed up right now with applications and so it could still be another 90 to 100 days. Health Canada was supposed to release a number of licenses in January and February, but they put a moratorium on it and didn’t release any until May. In May 2018, the Agricultural Land Commission amended its regulation so that all forms of cannabis production, including concrete floor facilities, are now deemed a “farm use”. With this change, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District also changed its policy. Because it had already gone through the 124B Chase St. process of changing its design, “we’re actually not going to build cement floors Across from the Post Office and Liquor Store on the next eight. We will be using the moveable buildings.” Piles will be put 8 feet into the ground and then wood panels will be installed and then epoxy applied to the wood structure. “It’s better for us because the buildings go up twice as fast as with concrete and as well, any time down the line we need to move our facility, we can tear the buildings down and move them.” “We are definitely progressing,” he said, and the second phase will begin as soon as the license to produce is received.

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CSRD July Board Meeting The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board agreed, at it’s July meeting, to amend its Cannabis Business Related Policy A-71 to provide consistency with the latest Agricultural Land Reserve regulations. Since the time that Policy A-71 was adopted, staff have been busy dealing with numerous inquiries, licence notifications, Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications, and building permit applications pertaining to cannabis related businesses. In the CSRD context, provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) regulations for cannabis production have been especially significant since ALR land is a desirable place to locate cannabis production facilities. From July 13, 2018 to February 22, 2019, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) only considered cannabis grown entirely in the native soil to be considered “farm use”. This regulation resulted in several proponents of cannabis production facilities in the CSRD needing to apply for ALC non -farm use permission. A May 8, 2019 information bulletin from the ALC provided clarity that this regulation had been amended and that all forms of cannabis production are now deemed a “farm use”–meaning that concrete floor facilities no longer require non-farm use permission. The amendment also clarifies separation and setback distances from other buildings or public places. For example, the 300 m minimum separation distance from cannabis production facilities was changed to 100 m, as a buffer from public places (schools, parks, public beaches, or oth-

er public meeting spaces) and residential dwellings. Correspondence from Canadian Wildlife Service The Board discussed a letter from Blair Hammond, Regional Director of the Canadian Wildlife Service regarding early engagement on the approach to developing the federal Grizzly Bear Management Plan. The Grizzly Bear was listed as a species of special concern under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) in June 2018. The Management Plan for Grizzly Bear in Canada will be an overarching federal document that describes voluntary management practices, broad strategies and conservation measures for this species across its range in Canada. The Plan will be developed in close collaboration with the appropriate provinces, territories, and Indigenous organizations. Protection of Mountain Caribou - The Board discussed a letter from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development in response to a letter from Chair Martin regarding Crown land closures and protection of mountain caribou. David Muter, Executive Director at the Ministry of FLNRORD has accepted an invitation to attend a future Board meeting to discuss Mountain Caribou. “In your letter you emphasized the importance of including the perspective of local governments and community members before decisions are made on the draft Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Southern Mountain Caribou Central Group and the draft Section 11 Agreement. I want to as(Continued on page 32)

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sure you this is our intent and that we are gathering and considering all feedback to inform our efforts on caribou recovery.” Electronic Submissions Policy A-73 The CSRD currently accepts Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Elector Response Forms in the paper format only and delivered to the CSRD by mail or in person to the CSRD office. This policy was brought forward to allow for AAP Elector Response Forms to be delivered to the CSRD by email for all future AAP initiatives. Citing concerns with fraud or tampering, a majority of the Board defeated the introduction of this policy. Grant-in-Aid - Area F $2,907 North & South Shuswap Community Resources (operating support). Saratoga Waterworks Service Area Amendment Bylaw - The Copper Island RV Park property owners have requested their property located at 4162 Squilax Anglemont Road be connected to the Saratoga Water System. The Board supported three readings of the bylaw for the inclusion of the property into the service area. The bylaw requires approval of the Inspector of Municipalities. The CSRD received a grant in 2018 from the General Strategic Priorities Fund for $1.486 million dollars to facilitate the connection of this property to the Saratoga Waterworks. The current Saratoga Waterworks Service Area borders this property and after the grant funded upgrades are made, the system will have the capacity to accommodate additional connections. All connection costs have been determined and agreed to by the property owners and a successful public assent process was completed

on July 5, 2019. Electoral Areas C, E & F: Lakes Zoning Amendment - The CSRD was proposing to amend the Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to increase the maximum allowable size of docks and walkways. Following a public hearing, staff proposed to amend the bylaw to increase the total upward facing surface area of a floating or fixed dock in foreshore residential zones from 24 m2 to 32 m2. The Board further amended this to 33.45 m2. The Board approved third reading as amended and the bylaw will now be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for statutory approval Development Variance Permit - As part of the bylaw amendment application (BL800-31) to rebuild a garage that burned down at 6346 SquilaxAnglemont Road, the proposed building required a variance to front and side parcel setbacks. A variance to the maximum gross floor area and the height was also required. The Board approved the issuance of the permit. The applicant is also proposing a site-specific amendment to the RS zone to increase the permitted parcel coverage. The Board approved third reading and adopted the amendment. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (Mosher) - The owners at 3740 Ancient Creek Lane in Scotch Creek are applying to amend the zone of the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 from MU – Mixed Use to R1 – Residential – 1. This will continue to allow a single-family dwelling or standalone residential campsite as a principal use for the subject property but will not permit the commercial principal uses that are listed in the MU zone. The Board approved third reading and adopted the amendment.

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Community Benefits Agreements Won’t Actually Help Communities By Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap The federal government recently made a major funding announcement of highway improvements in British Columbia. Here in the Shuswap, we’re grateful for the coming four-lane upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road as well as replacement of the highway bridge in Tappen, but the lack of participation from the BC NDP government concerns me. Typically, these infrastructure upgrades are done in partnership between both levels of government, so the NDP’s absence at the announcement was dishearten-

ing. It was made clear for all to see that the relationship between John Horgan and Ottawa has deteriorated to an unprecedented level. Projects such as these have to be coordinated with the provincial government— but considering the way John Horgan and the NDP have constantly provoked the federal government, especially over the pipeline expansion, it seems Ottawa just can’t trust Horgan to work collaboratively. Meanwhile John Horgan’s new labour scheme, the so-called Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), may have been the final nail in the coffin for this pro-

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ject’s provincial funding. Despite their name, Community Benefits Agreements serve only to benefit a small group of Horgan’s hand-picked unions while putting pressure on private sector construction companies and contractors. They are little more than a payback— with taxpayer dollars— to the building trades unions who have donated millions to the NDP since 2005. The Highway One expansion at Illecillewaet, a project that does have provincial funding, is the first to use a CBA with costs already increased by $22.3 million, an overrun could have funded 223 units of affordable housing. At the end of the day, the federal government is only contrib-

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uting $15.5 million towards the Illecillewaet project, no matter how much costs balloon under the NDP. With Ottawa refusing to buy Horgan’s spin on his union pay-off, British Columbians are on the hook for the rest of what is currently an $85.2 million project. Despite affordability concerns across the province, the NDP have introduced 19 new or increased taxes since taking power and are now making us all foot the bill for their union payback. It is no wonder why the federal government is acting alone and funding B.C. projects without mention of CBAs. Nobody believes Community Benefits Agreements actually benefit communities.

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beauty of the natural landscape, a color palette that mirrors the rich blues and greens of Little Shuswap Lake, rich accent fabrics that pay homage to animal hides, and textiles that offer reference to woven baskets used for gathering. Each element, a representation of the Secwepemc people and region, a subtle nod to the water, forest, land and culture brought together at the Resort. Water was a recurring inspirational theme for the flooring choices with the top floor hallway mirroring the lake surface shimmer of emerald and turquoise, the 2nd floor hallway plunges into a deeper blue hue, and the ground floor resting with the deep brown and grey of the lake floor; with a dual reference to the forest and the people. The guestroom carpeting continues the water theme with soft grey patterned tones evoking a sense of calming movement reminiscent of the gentle surface currents of the nearby Adam's River. Throughout each guest room medium and light wood tones add a touch of warmth drawing inspiration from both cozy wooded forests and the luscious fur coat of the coyote that roam them. Texture plays a key role in the room with key features such as woven headPhoto credit: Andrew Fyfe

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boards that give likeness to the centuries old craft of woven basket making. The color and textures resemble skills that were (and still are today) used for crafting reed baskets. Room décor features original print reproductions by a Little Shuswap Lake band member and photos of landscapes adorn the walls of each guest room adding a personal touch to each space. Live edge wood furniture emblazoned with representations of pictographs, famous to the region, bring a sense of natural warmth to each room. The next phase of modernized redesign is slated for 2020 with a continued emphasis on expressing the heritage of the local Secwepemc people and the natural elements of the region.

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Personnel are continuing seining operations, to corral fish in order to tag them. Tagging allows the Environmental Unit to determine the success rate of the fish as they progress upstream towards their final spawning destination. Scaling crews on the face of the slide are continuing to remove rock and debris. This is an important step in providing safe working conditions and preventing a future landslide from occurring. Scalers have engaged a blasting specialist to remove a larger piece of overhanging rock from the slide face. The temperature in the Fraser River has been trending downward, which is beneficial for the health of the fish. In addition, the flood waterflows which saw water levels rise significantly commencing July 5th are also subsiding. This has resulted in reduced debris being carried downstream and better overall water quality.

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I advocate for support from the Ministry of Health to continue to expand health and wellness services to our community. The July Mobile Mammogram Screening was very successful, next year we should see 3 days of screening take place due to the high numbers this year. The clinic continues to be very busy when Dr. Mistry and Dr. Leighton are in the clinic and scheduling appointments is necessary. I continue to work on increased physician services so make sure to check our Kicker ad for doctor dates and check the clinic calendar for updates at: www.nshealthcentre.ca or at: fb.me/northshuswaphealth Want to spend more time in the trees? Join us for some ‘Forest Therapy’ on Saturday, September 28th. “Walk with

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By Jim Cooperman August brings another month of exciting music at Friday Night Live, beginning with the legendary rock, reggae, ska, funk and punk band, Roots Roundup. In the 1980s, Roots Roundup ruled the Vancouver indie music scene with their eclectic, high-energy shows. Since they reunited in 2005, these six musicians, Greg and Dave Hathaway, Barry Taylor, Keith Rose, Mark Campbell, and Dym E. Tree have been a hit at festivals and shows across the province. We are so lucky to have this renowned party-animal dance band play in the North Shuswap, where they will perform a rip-roaring show to kick off the BC Day long weekend. The following week, on August 9th, Sherman “Tank” Doucette will bring his hot blues band show to the Friday Night Live stage and thrill the audience with his amazing hot harmonica solos. Doucette is the real deal, having played with so many blues legends, from John Lee Hooker, to Long John Baldry, to Albert Collins and many others. He brings a “tankful” of energy to his shows by mixing blues classics and original songs with so much passion and conviction. The third show brings country rock to Scotch Creek with the much-loved band, Tennessee Walker. This trio of Kamloops musicians, Tanner Dawson, Daylen James and Shawna Palmer, will thrill the audience with their amazing energy and spectacular harmonies. The group draws on influences such as Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and legends of country music such as Johnny, Merle, and Patsy Cline as they combine a

classic country feel with a cool outlaw vibe to produce their unique, crowd pleasing tunes. It will be a groovy Friday Night Live on August 23rd when the Kamloops psychedelic rock team, the Electric Love Band hits the stage. Fronted by dynamic singer Russ Graham, the band includes well-seasoned drummer and vocalist Richard Graham, master guitarist Jon Treichel, cool bassist Neil Brun, and the very talented Alex Ward on keyboards. They deliver animated versions of 1960's hits and cover some of the famed acidrock bands, including the Doors, Cream, Jimmy Hendrix and the Beatles. Expect some good vibe's as you turn on your mind and listen for the kaleidoscope eyes. The season ends on August 30th with the dynamic, groovy, and entertaining, Kamloops band Paisley Groove. They play music that you will want to dance to and sing along with from the 60's and 70’s, including the Beatles, the Stones, Joe Cocker, Santana, as well as some original Flamenco inspired grooves. Five talented musicians, including Dave Langevin on guitar vocals, Myron Rosvick on bass, percussionist Pat Ebert, Doug Goodman on keyboards and vocals and smiling Dave Bouman on drums bring many decades of experience to the stage. All the Friday Night Live action takes place in the field behind the Scotch Creek Hub, where there is also a night market and the Be-Teased food truck. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated to help cover the costs and ensure next year’s program will be better than ever.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?” Submitted by Karen Boulter North Shuswap First Responders would like to thank Captain’s Village Marina for the considerable contribution of funds raised during their annual, On the Water Poker Run. We had fun manning the second station and enjoyed meeting all the participants. In addition, we would like to thank the Lions Club, which helped to organize this same event, and donated generous funds to NSFR, as well. With these very helpful contributions, we will be able to purchase an Airway Respiratory Trainer which helps us in our practice training to stay current and better help our community members whenever you require our emergency medical services. Thank you to all of you who continue to support our efforts. Together, ‘We Make A Difference.’ We would also like to remind everyone of the store of medical equipment NSFR Society has on hand for you to borrow, free of charge, any time you require – Aluminum crutches, canes, commodes (big and small), bed pans, bottles, walkers with no wheels, 2 wheels, or 4 wheels, walkers with seats, hand brakes and baskets, walking casts, shower stools, transfer benches, bathtub supports, sock grabbers, back braces,

wheel chairs, bed rail supports, a bed table on wheels, etc., all allowing for a little more help while recuperating at home. 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. For those of you still looking to order your green with white address sign (just $35), you can find us each Wednesday in July and August, at the Celista Market (located at the North Shuswap Community Centre) from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Alternatively, you may contact Margaret Needham any time at 250-679-2334 or ma.needham49@gmail.com to order your reflective sign. Then, feel free to stop by the market to pick up your sign when it is ready. We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Phyllis Shrum at 250-9552949 or pshrum52@gmail.com to find out what you can expect to learn and prepare for, while volunteering with NSFR. If you are interested in joining our FR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com

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Showcasing our Local Artists An evening showcasing our local artists with workshops, art demonstrations, food, wine tasting and music, is being sponsored by the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. The evening at the North Shuswap Community Hall on Saturday, August 31, starts with Paint & Sip Workshops from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by the Art Show-A Fine Art Collection of Local Artists, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Choose your workshop, Watercolour or Acrylic, $20 includes instruction, all supplies and a glass of wine from Celista Estate Winery. Space is limited. Preregistration is required by contacting Debbie 250.804.8097 or info@northshuswapbc.com Lyn Barton, featured artist in the July 2019 Kicker, will be leading the Sip & Paint Watercolour Workshop. Lyn is a local artist who enjoys working in all mediums including watercolours, acrylic, oil, charcoal and pastel Pat Taylor will be offering the Sip & Paint Acrylic Workshop. Pat is a local artist who paints by the shores of Shuswap Lake. Her work features pieces in oil, watercolour and acrylic. You can see her work at https:// artintheshuswap.com/artistsshuswap/pat-taylors-art/ Everyone is welcome to the (Continued on page 47)

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Art Show from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Local Artists confirmed at this time include Julie Farr, Fran Lewis, Josie Turnigan Pearce, Pat Taylor, Lyn Barton, Patty Ampleford, Alison Elmes, Linda Mead, Cliff Ingram, Linda

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Chase & District Festival Society The Chase Interior Savings CornStock is happening August 13 at Chase Memorial Beach from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Interior Savings CornStock is an annual event that aims to highlight 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 Little Kernels Zone. Local hot-buttered corn-on-thecob 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. • 4:00 - Performance by Jeremy Kneeshaw • 4:00 Little Kernels Zone Activities begin and hot-buttered corn sales start! • 5:00 - Performance by Soul Patch • 6:30 - A-MAIZE-ing Corn Cookoff Challenge • 7:00 - Performance by Tennessee Walker 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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Classical Musical Trio to Perform on the North Shuswap Submitted by Jake Ootes The North Shuswap Lions Club is co-sponsoring a musical benefit concert to promote a cultural event and in support of the North Shuswap Youth Program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, starting at 3 p.m. at Celista Estate Winery. Featured will be a trio of classical musicians “The Sycamore Trio.” The event is presented in association with Celista Estate Winery and Miki Andrejevic, president of St Ives based Magnum Arts Festival Society. Andrejevic has long thought the idea of a music presentation would be a welcome addition to the cultural tableau of the North Shuswap and is endeavouring to develop an outreach program to rural areas such as the North Shuswap. “In pairing with the Lions Club and Celista Estate Winery this event will have the added benefit of support for the community’s youth program.” Pat Anderson, President of the North Shuswap Lions Club, says the support of the Lions was strongly endorsed by its members, recognizing the cultural and financial contributions this event would provide. The concert will be about 65 minutes with no intermission. A member of the Lions Club will introduce the sponsors and the musicians. Cvetozar Vutev, lead musician, will provide opening remarks before the performance. Celista Estate Winery will provide a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage to attendees, and donate a four-pack of wine as a draw at the end of the performance and before the post-event reception. The Sycamore Trio is made up of: Cvetorzar Vutev, violin; Martin Kratky, cello; and Ashley Kroecher, viola. Their program is Goldberg Variations, a composition by German composer

Johann Sebastian Bach initially composed for harpsichord solo, first published in 1741. In the late 20th Century the Goldberg Variations was arranged for a string trio - violin, viola and cello. Tickets are available from the Lions Club, Celista Estate Winery, and the

local grocery stores. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for youth under 18. Rain or Shine. Bring your own fold out lawn chair. “Not suitable (or recommended) for pre-school children.”

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By Jo Anne Malpass Commodore Richard Feltham took command of Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CANFLTLANT) in early July, during a ceremony held at Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard Halifax. Feltham has roots in Scotch Creek, where his mother, Maggie Fletcher still resides. Maggie said she is proud of all her children but “you’ve got to just about burst” when one of them has such a major accomplishment. CANFLTLANT is comprised of operational units of the East Coast navy, including high and normal readiness ships. Berthed and sustained in Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard Halifax, the Maritime Forces Atlantic Fleet is ready to deploy when required at home and around the world in support of Canadian interests. Cmdre Feltham was born in London, Ontario in 1967. With family roots in Port Aux Basques NF as well as Scotch Creek, he was raised on various Air Force bases throughout the country until he entered the Canadian

Forces in 1985 as an ROTP cadet. He graduated from the Royal Military College in 1990 with a BA in Political Science. After completing his Maritime Surface Classification training in 1991 he joined the Atlantic Fleet. His sea going tours included time in HMC Ships SKEENA, HALIFAX, ATHABASKAN and PRESERVER and as Chief of Staff (Operations) in the Atlantic Fleet. Cmdre Feltham has had the honour to command HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN (2009), HMCS TORONTO (20092010) and Maritime Operations Group 5 (2012-2014). (Continued on page 51)

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His shore tours included time as instructor at the Naval Operations School, as the Tactics and Above Water Operational testing officer at the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare Centre and as the Above Water Requirements Officer for the Navy in Ottawa. He was the Director of Naval Major Crown Projects in NDHQ and the Special Advisor to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff. Upon Promotion to Cmdre in 2017 he was appointed to the position as Director General Cyberspace. In this role, he was responsible for force development of military cyber capabilities that enable cyber operations, as well as strategic and operational command, control, communications, computing, and information.

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Cmdre Feltham is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College and the National Security Program and has completed a master’s degree in Defence Studies (MDS) at the Royal Military College of Canada. Feltham was most recently the director general of naval force development and is glad to be back in the city where he met his wife. He is married to Michelle Feltham of Moncton, NB and they have two children, Daniel and Jessica. Cmdre Feltham is a recreational enthusiast who enjoys hockey and golf. Feltham will participate in an international exercise in September and is looking forward to working with our allied nations to conduct some advanced warfare training.

"The timing was ideal. We knew we wanted to travel a bit more in the winter and step away from running an office full-time, and we thought Shalon would be a great fit for the business when we met her. Knowing her The change of ownership occurred family background, there was a on June 1, 2019. Ownership has lot of real estate history there been a goal of Clarke’s since already," said Rich Wiens. becoming licensed as a REALTOR® in 2016. "This office The Wiens will continue to offer has always had a bit of real estate services to their sentimental meaning to me, as it clients from the Fair Realty office. was the office my parents, Sabine “You might see Rich out on his and Bernard Guilbault, successfully tractor a little more and in a suit a owned and managed as real estate little less," joked Pauline Wiens. agents in the 1980s,” said Clarke. “We have always appreciated our clients who helped us build this The Fair Realty office in Sorrento business, and we will continue to has been a real estate office for be there for them and for our decades, though it changed owners future clients as well,” she added. and franchises several times over the years before Rich and Pauline When asked about her plans for Fair Wiens established it as Fair Realty Realty, Clarke was happy to in 2010. The Wiens grew the small announce that current REALTORS® boutique office into a household Desmond Arens and Brenda real estate name to serve the Patterson will stay on as integral Shuswap area. In 2016, the Wiens members of the office and the expanded and hired additional real growth of the Fair Realty Sorrento estate agents, one of whom was community. Clarke is also optimistic about the current state of the Clarke.

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Celista Estate Winery Wins Double Gold Medal

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By Jake Ootes Celista Estate Winery won a double gold medal for its 2018 Ortega in the Cascadia International Wine Competition. The competition, held in April in Richland, Washington, drew entrees from throughout the US and Canada including Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. The competition is considered the largest of its kind in the northwest wine region. Celista Estate Winery also won a bronze medal for each of Inspired Madness, Oak Barrel Foch Reserve and Marg’s Rose. In the Okanagan Life Magazine Competition, Celista Estate Winery won two silver awards (Oak Barrel Foch Reserve and Portentous) and two bronze (Gewurztraminer and Marg’s Rose). Wines are blind tasted by top professional judges including wine journalists, winemakers, wine retailers and wine educators. “We are extremely pleased with the results we achieve in competitions,” says Jake Ootes who owns the winery with his wife Marg. “It is a testament to our winemaker Lee Holland and our vineyard crew headed by Ross Bentley. Winning a double gold gives us tremendous satisfaction and confidence we are doing things right. This brings to 88 the total number of awards and medals we have won in ten years.” Celista Estate Winery is the northernmost grape winery in North America. “We are a perfect site for grape growing -- a distinct bowl among the distant mountains and the proximity of Shuswap Lake. Our terroir - air flow, soil, water and moisture conditions - is a major part of our success.” Celista Estate Winery is located on the North Shore of Shuswap Lake, nine kilometers past Scotch Creek Provincial Park at 2319 Beguelin Road in Celista. 250-955-8600 www.celistawine.com

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Shuswap Watershed Council Releases 2018 Water Quality Report Media Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has released a report about recent water quality monitoring throughout the Shuswap watershed. “Water quality in the Shuswap watershed is a key concern for all residents. In view of this, a primary objective for the Shuswap Watershed Council is to report water monitoring results annually,” says Paul Demenok, SWC Chair and CSRD Director for Area C – South Shuswap. “I’m very pleased to announce the availability of this third annual report, and would encourage all residents to become familiar with it.” The report covers water quality in the large lakes and rivers, at swimming beaches, and it explains important water quality issues in our region such as invasive mussels and algal blooms. “From a human perspective and our enjoyment of the lakes and beaches, the water quality here in the Shuswap is very good. This is indicated by Interior Health’s beach monitoring program, which had about 97% acceptable

results last year,” explains Erin Vieria, program manager for the SWC. “Additionally, people can be confident in the safety of our swimming beaches. The popular beaches are monitored throughout the spring and summer, and if any issues arise a public notice is posted.” There’s more good news: the Shuswap watershed, and all of BC, continues to be free of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels. However, the threat of an invasion persists. “Zebra and quagga mussels could cause devastation to our lakes,” Vieira says. “The most important preventative measure is for watercraft owners to stop at inspection stations as they pass them in their travels.” This is because Zebra and Quagga Mussels move from one lake to another attached on watercraft, trailers, and fishing gear. Inspection and decontamination is the only certain way to eliminate the risk. “Watercraft inspection isn’t just a recommendation, it’s the law,” Vieira adds. The report can be found on the SWC’s website www.shuswapwater.ca.

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area Join us for the “Anglemont Market” at Lakeview ComBy Carmen Tayles Bingo, Sunday, August 4, 2019 - Doors open at 6:00 p.m., munity Centre! “Shop Local” Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. conBingo 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This Fundraising Event is for tinuing in August to the end of the month. FMI or Vendor inAprons for Gloves located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. quiries contact Carmen Tayles, carmen@carmentayles.com. Fitness Classes with Carmen - Fitness Classes for August This non-profit organization has re-established a historic boxing are Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Join Carmen for 45 program for at-risk women and youth offering free mentorship minute “Express” workouts focusing on weights. Please bring and training to individuals who may not otherwise have the remat, water bottle, towel. $5 drop-in fee per class. Classes in sources or support to participate in such activities. See more about this Fundraiser at http://apronsforgloves.com/support-your- September resume to Monday 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. contenders/ and Friday 9:00 a.m., one-hour sessions. Women’s Only Barefoot Fitness Program “BooTy” comRise and Shine” Breakfast, Saturday, August 10, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.). A big “Thank you” to Lakeview Cen- bining movement with powerful music with Tina Hronek, tre’s Art Group for sponsoring this month’s breakfast. $7.00 Wednesdays (Adults only) and Sundays (Family 8 years and up) adults and $3.50 children. Please contact Jim Dingeldein at 250- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., July 17 to August 14. Please call or text Tina 682-6235 if you are interested in being a sponsor of, and/or help- at 780-221-4645 FMI. Walk-ins welcome. $10 drop-in fee per ing with breakfast. class. Dinner and Dance, Friday, August 16, 2019 featuring an Raku Pottery Class Wednesday, August 21, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. evening with Margit Sky Project (Roots, Rock, Celtic and Orig- and Wednesday, September 11, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (bring a lunch). inals Band). 5 p.m. - Doors Raku is an ancient Japanese and Bar Open, 6 p.m. - Dinner, form of making pottery. Class Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person) 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Dance. Tickwill be led by Cecilia De Silva. 7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8 ets Available at Ross Creek $30.00 per person includes maHall Bookings/Games Room: Jim 250-682-6235 Store, $25/Ticket or contact terials. A minimum of six peoEmail: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Denise at 250-955-8135 ple is required for the class to Web: www.lakviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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333 SHUSWAP AVENUE CHASE BC run. Please contact Darla Dingeldein to register 250-299-2158. 250•679•8839 DID YOU KNOW? Positions at Lakeview Centre - The Board is in need of an Events Coordinator and Maintenance Coordinator. Events Coordinator: With subcommittees in place, the Event Coordinator will call the lead of each subcommittee to deliver information required to run scheduled events. The Event Coordinator ensures all areas of need to run a successful event are filled. Note: This does not mean that the Event Coordinator needs to be present for every single event. Maintenance Coordinator(s)/Volunteers: Required to maintain operations of various equipment at the Centre within their abilities and bring major fixes required to the Board’s attention and seek out contractors and quotes for said jobs. We are still looking for volunteers to sign up into subcommittees of their interest. If any of these subcommittees or posiPLEASE CALL for Reservations of tions appeal to you and you enjoy using your local community 6 or more people centre, we encourage you to get involved. Please e-mail lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com with your information, or you can add your information to the sign♦ Burgers ♦ Pastas up sheets located on the main floor bulletin board at the Centre. ♦ Yorkie Platter ♦ Ribs A BIG THANK YOU to all Volunteers for the hard work ... and much more! ♦ Steaks and dedication you have put into Lakeview Community Centre! It is always greatly and deeply appreciated! Banquette Room available Website: Check the Calendar to find out when all your fafor up to 50 people vourite activities are starting up again this fall at Lakeview Centre! You can find out easily what is happening, check the calendar, or become a member at Lakeview Community Centre Mon & Tues Noon to 7pm by going to our website lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com Wed to Sun 7:30am to 7:30pm Facebook: Please “Like” our page. invite your friends and follow us on Facebook for current and upcoming events! North Shuswap Community Association (NSCA) presents: (Lakeview Community Centre Anglemont) General Meeting for Members: The Lakeview Centre Board wishes all its members a safe summer season and we look forward to seeing you at the next general meeting on September 10 at 2:30 p.m.

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Helen Dalin Wins Gold in Canadian Bowling plishment I found out! By Helen Dalin I have just returned from the CanaWe left for Gatineau on June 28th dian Masters national 5 pin bowling and bowled for 4 days straight, 6 games championships in Gatineau Quebec and a day for 3 days and 3 games the last I won the GOLD medal for Seniors morning. When I first walked into the singles champion and a bronze medal bowling alley I thought "I don't belong with Team BC! here - I have no experience compared I have been bowling for just six to these other bowlers who have been years with Village Lanes in Chase. I in MASTERS for years and bowling fell in love with the sport and the more since they were children! However, I bowled the better I wanted to get. I team BC had a great coach and other really got hooked experienced after our ladies’ players who team decided to were all so enter the PLUS supportive. 55 games. In CoAll I had to quitlam a couple do they said, of years ago, our was bowl my team won a own game. bronze and I won My goal a Silver for high again was to scratch game and just win one a gold medal for match! I did Pins over average. that and my After that, I began nerves began entering a few to settle. I more local tourwas in first naments and tried place the first Team BC from left to right - Ed Nakamoto, Gene out for some Inday in singles Popadynetz of Little Shuswap, Helen Dalin, Joan terior teams and competition. Ritchie, Arthur Vaz and coach Diane McPhee. interior tournaIn Senior Photo contributed. ments. Masters you This September I decided to join the are bowling against men as well as Canadian Master Bowling association women. I bowled well and held my Senior Division to see if I could make it first-place position everyday. But I didto the provincials. To make it to the n't know that - because I didn't want to provincials you had to enter 5 tournaknow how I was doing. I just wanted ments and after all 5 tournaments you to take it one match at a time. I only had to be pins over average. Sounds found out I had won the gold medal easy but it isn't. It is hard to bowl over after it was all over. I had 21 matches at your average. Only half the BC players National’s, and I won 15. When I was who tried to do this made it to the pro- bowling, I had two matches going at vincial tryouts for Team BC. I made it once. I had a direct across match with to the Provincial tryouts at Scottdale the bowler who was in the same posilanes in Surrey in May 2019. My goal tion as me in the team line up. If I beat was just to win one match. I won 14 out them, I would win Team BC a point of 16 matches at provincials and so and I had another match with whichevfound out not only did I make team BC, er player on the other team was the sinI also was the designated singles player gles designate. for BC! I won a MASTERS RING It has been kind of a Cinderella stowhich is made specially for the top BC ry for me this year, first time Master player. It is a one of a kind ring, made bowler, win at provincials and singles in Victoria and a very special accomand team BC win at nationals.

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Letters to the Editor Too much Bureaucracy?

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My question to the readers is this: Are we becoming too bureaucratic? Too many Verboten signs, too little freedom to use our own brains? This thought came to me this morning. I went to the Scotch Creek Farmers Market, where I purchased some greens. On the way back I took the opportunity to let my dog enjoy her favorite pass time, retrieving sticks from the lake. I drove to the dog park parking lots, but all shady spaces were taken, so I drove to the last (boat launch) parking lot. It appeared to be totally empty, so I parked beside the corner space, in shade, hoping the precious leaves would not wilt too much in the 20 minutes my dog played. Upon returning, I found a red slip on the rear windshield of my RAV4, which informed me that this lot was now for Vehicles with Boat Trailers only! Well, that is fine, but I counted 20 empty stalls right next to my car, and probably more around the corner, closer to the launch ramp! I am grateful to the Park Operator

for letting me know this, however, if anyone wanted to park their boat and trailer, they had 20 stalls closer to the ramp than my spot! And then I felt somewhat offended that park attendants would not grant me the intelligence to tell the difference between an empty parking lot, and the last parking space available. Would I have taken that? Of course not! So this brought me to the thought that we are becoming a very directed society; rather than being allowed to use our brains, we are now supposed to obey signs, totally blindly! Reminds me of signs everywhere in several languages, depending on country in Europe that urges all not to step on the grass, because it is “Verboten”! In closing, I think too much bureaucracy removes the freedom of real democracy that I recall in my childhood Canada so many decades ago. And it makes me sad! Eva Lyman Celista

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Letters to the Editor To Residents of Salmon Arm and other areas of BC If your elected representatives had prior knowledge of a threat to the health and safety of your families and community, and chose to remain silent and ignore it how would you feel? Individuals who have succeeded in gaining enough trust and support from our communities are generally fairly intelligent and well educated. They usually have the mental capacity to comprehend information which is presented to them with scientific and medical proof. Local politicians have been met with individually, presented ample evidence at City Council meetings, and have received numerous articles via both email and hand delivered packages. The threat I am bringing up is the proliferation of cellular antennae and cell towers; small and huge. We (Citizens For Safe Technology) and (Parents For Safe Schools) understand that all School Board Members, most Doctors, and all elected officials rely on what is termed: ‘Safety Code 6’ as the basis for their decision to ignore the evidence based pleas from local community

members to consider the issue of serious threat to the health and safety of our families and communities; including pets, wildlife, insects (honey bees!!), plants, and even the water itself which is affected by pulsed microwave radiation. Supposedly ‘safe’ wireless frequencies - which are emitted from all wireless devices as well as microwave ovens which the majority of people know are hazardous. Most devices emit electromagnetic radiation whether they are actively being used or not: computers, ‘smart’ devices in vehicles, cell phones, iPads, etc. Cordless telephones are one of the greatest sources of deadly EMF’s. Please see Physicians for Safe Technology; https://mdsafetech.org/. When is it a good time to ignore warnings which are indicating our health and safety is at risk?? NEVER!! Patricia White (Retired Teacher, BFA, Grandmother, cat and dog animals in general - lover)

Not Normal Behaviour On July 13th I filled in a bunch of deep potholes on an access road with Road Mulch I paid for with my own money. The following day, I noticed that someone had dug up and removed all the Gravel I put down. The person who did this must have severe mental

issues and should seek medical help to be put on some kind of Medication. I believe your readers would agree with me; this is not normal behaviour and should be checked. Franz Stieg

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Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes? Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. Working together through SWOA provides an effective voice to address these issues. A two year membership at $50 will help you to stay current on issues that impact you, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on the rules and regulations associated with living/building on the lake. SWOA is currently advocating for changes to CSRD Bylaw 900 to have it be consistent with the Provincial moorage regulations. SWOA advocates for the rights of waterfront property owners on the Shuswap and surrounding lakes with the goal of protecting the lakeshore environment and fostering respect for, and quiet enjoyment of, all beachfront areas. SWOA has over 1200 members; growing that number gives us a stronger voice.

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By Jo Anne Malpass During the summer months, residents and visitors can dine out or grab a bite at several locations in our various communities. Starting in Lee Creek, Jack Sam's Restaurant at Quaaout Lodge offers a beautiful view of Little Shuswap Lake and Talking Rock Golf Course. Guests will find delicacies on the dinner and catering menus which honour the First Nations traditions of the region such as Venison, Cedar Board Salmon Steak, Buffalo Ragout and traditional "Chicken or Salmon" in Clay (24hrs notice required) to name just a few. Next is the full-service family restaurant, The Cove Bar & Grill at Cottonwood Cove Resort. Enjoy delicious food and beverages at the family style restaurant, equipped with a fully licensed bar! Grab a table inside or outside on the patio and enjoy endless views of Shuswap Lake and the surrounding mountains. Ecotreats Organic Cafe & Bakery is a unique café located in the center of Scotch Creek. Everything served is made with care and detailed attention, “from our beautiful lattes to our amazing cookies and scones; from our healthy smoothies to our savory paninis.” Paradise Pizza at the Centre in Scotch Creek has over 30 specialty Pizzas including a selection of breakfast pizza, pizza by the slice and "We Make U Bake" pizza. Fresh salads, Homemade lasagna, chicken wings and boneless dry ribs round out a delicious menu. Daily breakfast sandwiches and lunch specials are available at the Scotch Creek Market for take out.

BeTeased Food Truck offers delicious, healthy food and hand-crafted teas. Almost their entire menu is infused with their tea to create some seriously mouth watering, flavorful, tea-licious dishes that are a must try. At The Hub at Scotch Creek, taste some amazing food, drink local beer, sing it up at karaoke and get tickets to spectacular musical and comedic performances or stop in at the 1950’s themed ice cream shop. Lunch, dinner and nighttime snacks range from nachos, burgers and chicken wings to ribs and scallops. In Celista, Funkerbellies has all day breakfast, hand made artisan tortillas are made fresh for one of kind tacos, special waffles and grilled sandwiches, coffees and creamery, and is licensed. Sunnyside Supermarket has take-out lunch specials, presently featuring chicken Caesar wraps and quesadillas. Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay serves hot food takeout – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Burgers, ice cream and milkshakes. Stop by the Dockside Grill at Anglemont Marina for fan favourites like burgers, fries, fish and chips, chicken wings, poutine and more. Weekly specials. Anglemont Estates Golf Course has a licensed deck and snack bar with BBQ facilities. Roosters Fresh Pizza pie in Anglemont also offers meat pies and occasion cakes for take out. Keep your eye open for pop up food trucks at various locations. There is something for every taste. The North Shuswap is a wonderful place to be.

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29th NimbleFingers Coming to Sorrento By Jo Anne Malpass The small but mighty NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Workshops and Festival at the Sorrento Centre grounds in Sorrento runs from August 18 to 30. Flanked on either end by a great week of music workshops, the event features a great day of family music and fun for the Shuswap community at a one-day festival on Saturday, August 24 at Sorrento Centre. NimbleFingers.ca invites you to spend an inspiring, challenging, and thrilling week with others who share your passion for bluegrass and old-time music. Now in its 29th year, NimbleFingers provides a fun, friendly and noncompetitive environment for everyone from beginners to advanced players in guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, singing, song writing, dobro, fiddle and uke. There is ample opportunity for group learning, electives, organized jam sessions, and tons of other

spur-of-the-moment activities. There are student concerts, band scrambles, instructor concerts, campground picking sessions, hosted jams and oldtime dances. It's a chance to connect with your musical community, learn something new and have a great time. The Sorrento Centre is a beautiful retreat by the shores of Shuswap Lake, owned and operated by the Anglican Church of Canada. The site contains two lodges and lots of cabins and campsites. Other facilities include a covered amphitheatre, a private beach, and beautiful trails. The kitchen specializes in delicious and healthy meals, using fresh ingredients from their own organic farm. Luckily, the harvest comes pouring in during the last two weeks in August. Online ticket purchases for the concert are available at www.nimblefingers.ca or in person at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm.

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By Ted Danyluk This past June the Lions held an Appreciation Raffle Draw as a way of saying Thank You for the support to our club over the past year by residents and visitors to our area. Congratulations to the following winners drawn on June 22 at The Hub; 1st Prize of a Bar Fridge - Sherry Garcia, 2nd Prize of a Golf Jacket & Cap – Doug MacKinlay, 3rd Prize of T-Shirt & Cap – Jackie Peck, 4th Prize of a TShirt & Cap – Carol Stricker. The Lions are grateful to everyone who supported the Appreciation Draw and to Molson Coors Canada for their kind donation of prizes. It is not too late to purchase a 2020 North Shuswap Lions Community Spirit Calendar. This perennial favorite features local businesses, month by month listing of upcoming special events, and if you wish, family birthdays, anniversaries and in memoriam dates. Also, do you have a great photo of the North Shuswap that you would like to submit for consideration as the “Calendar Photo”? We would be interested in receiving it. Photo entries and information about where to find a Lion for purchasing a calendar contact Tom Price at 250574-6104 or email esgipacific@cablelan.net Well, this September the Lions will be hitting the ground running with these fundraising activities. Saturday, September 7 will see the start up of their weekly Meat & 50/50 Draws at The Hub from 3:00 to 5:00. Also on September 7, a Classical Music fundraiser for the North Shuswap Lions Community Youth Fund will be coming to

the North Shuswap. The Sycamore Trio comprising a Violin, Cello and Viola will be playing the Goldberg Variations by Bach starting at 3:00 pm sharp, rain or shine in the gardens outside the Celista Estate Winery tasting room. Included with your $20 ticket is a glass of wine donated by the Celista winery as well as a chance to win a four pack of wine. Youth tickets for $10 include a soft drink. Tickets are available August 1 at the Celista Winery, The Hub, Ross Creek Store and starting August 14 at the Scotch Creek Market. All Lions members also have tickets available. Bring your own lawn chair and limited shelters will be provided. Due to the nature of the music, it is not suitable for young children. For further information or to purchase tickets call Pat Anderson at 250-955-2432. Circle September 14 for the Lions Annual Garage Sale. From 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. you can purchase that special item you’ve always needed as well as enjoying the culinary delights of the Lions Bar BQ. If you have donations for the Sale, contact Chuck Fisher at 250-9550138. With the start of a “new” Lions season in September you should consider joining a great organization that provides a lot of benefit to the North Shuswap. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Committee Room at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Pat Anderson at 250955-2432.

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By Bill Huxley The Fly-in kicked off when people began to arrive on Friday. Amid booming thunderstorms, organizers worked diligently to set up the tents, signage, RVs, etc. The stormy weather resulted in some having to drive to their own Fly-in. That must have been a bitter pill to swallow! Saturday had distant storms menacing but not enough to slow down the aviators who managed to arrive in fine fashion. On Sunday it was beautiful, we had bright blue sky, no smoke (yeah!), calm winds, and very comfortable temps which made for an absolutely perfect Fly-in day. A total of sixteen airplanes flew in. The furthest away arrived from Langley and Squamish while others were from Kamloops and

area. This diverse group of aircraft included everything from a Jet Ranger helicopter to ultralights and everything in between. Approximately 50 people enjoyed a nice BBQ lunch on Saturday. On Sunday, 40 appetites were well satisfied with a great breakfast of pancakes, bacon, eggs, fine coffee and all the trimmings. Regularly, the Ross Creek Landing folks have generously shared their beautiful property with the aviation minded crowd. This airdrome is operated on a PPR basis which simply means you can land here, however; Prior Permission is Required. As an area resident, it is my pleasure to thank the four owners and their families for the excellent hospitality in providing this wonderful event every year.

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Walk with the Doc - September 28, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2ND Annual North Shuswap Health Centre Fundraiser Join us for a family friendly 5 & 10 km walk/run through Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in support of NSHC! Registration starting August 6 www.canadahelps.org www.facebook.com/northshuswaphealth/ or in person at North Shuswap Health Centre Early Bird Single - $25.00 / Event day $35.00 Early Bird Family - $30.00 / Event day $40.00 To Donate to NSHC Fundraiser visit: www.nshealthcentre.ca click on donate now & select ‘Scotch Creek Walk About Event’

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The executive board is on summer recess however it’s never quiet at the hall. Zumba classes continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am. Kangoo on Thursdays at 6 pm and Fridays at 9 am. Nia on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. The Splish Splash Pottery Show is on 10-4 on Saturday Aug 10th. Come to Bingo every Monday night at 7 pm. with the exception of holidays that land on a Monday. Like fresh vegetables and farmers markets? Then come to our Farmers Market every Wednesday at 9 am. Aug 31 is the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Art Show at 6:30pm. Are you looking for a place to hold an event like Birthday/Anniversary parties, dances, dinners or public events? Then our hall is for rent to you. Our hall holds up to 200 people

with our club room for smaller events. Our hall has a large bar fridge and cooler and a pass-through window if needed, and we have a place setting for 175 people. There are many attributes to our hall so I won’t mention them all here, but you can look on our website, North Shuswap Community Hall for all information that you may want to know, along with rental fees and photos. You can also join our hall membership from this site, download the membership form and send that along with the fee to the address provided. http:// www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca/ Your support is greatly appreciated whether it’s through your membership, volunteering or supporting the events at the hall. See you at our Community Hall.

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the game” and have shared By Jan Penner There were lots of guesses some of the memories our this month and the correct an- items have brought back to swer is, a reusable spout for an you. While we do have a couoil can. An original patent filed in 1904 credits J. L. Fus- ple of sources of historical ner as its creator. Congratula- items, we know that you have tions to our winner Jim Taylor. your own items with special memories attached. Before the Last Month’s Thing We would like to spout’s invention, Oil Can Spout invite you to share one had to either them with us and transfer oil from a our readers. If you pierced can or one have an antique dowith the lid rema-hicky or thingmoved, into a cona-ma-bob, take a tainer with a pour picture and send it to us, spout, or try to pour the oil directly from the opened can. along with any information Both choices could be messy. you can share. It is also a If the oil was being added to good ideal to include the item dimensions or something such an engine at the side of the road, the risk of spillage onto as a coin, to provide scale. The picture must be clear and the engine was huge and we of good quality in order for it all know how stinky oil is to be published. Anything when it burns off engine not focused or too grainy, will parts. not print well enough to preWith the invention of the sent a recognizable image so spout, it was placed against the can and used to pierce the we might not be able to use it. If you have an item that lid. There was less spillage you cannot identify, we canbecause the spout was attached. Piercing the opposite not guarantee we will use it side of the can before inserting but we will do our best to the spout fully, prevented the research it and if we are sucformation of an airlock, allow- cessful, it will become an ing the oil to flow out smooth- article. Thanks for all your ly. Engine motor oil could be feedback and for your enthusiastic response to “Name refilled with relative ease. That Thing”! I have been writing Here is our “thing” for “Name That Thing” for a number of years now. Reader September. Make your guess feedback has been awesome. and you could be our next $25 draw prize winner! So many of you have said how much you love “playing

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Prairie PrinBy Bev Shea Even though we have had cesses consisting of a number of our Thursday Betty Loree, games rained out, we have Irene Anderstill played a lot of golf and son, Maureen had a lot of fun on Tuesday and Thursdays at the Angle- Overland and Bev Shea. There was a Long Putt prize mont Estates Golf course. donated by Craig GolemThe winner of our Chipblaski and the Anglemont ping towel for the month of Estates Golf course, which June was Doris Hunter. We had our annual Guest Day on was won by Brenda Buffel. Pin Round winners for June 20th with Craig and Shantelle providing lunch for June 25th were 1st Doris members and their guests. We Hunter, 2nd Darla Wilkinson and 3rd Bev Shea. The winhad lots of prizes to be won on the golf course and the big ners of the Dorothy O Franklin Memorial June, which was winners were the played on June 18 and 25 Wojciechowski mother and daughter team with Jan win- were 1st Doris Hunter, 2nd ning Closest to the Rope and Darla Wilkinson and 3rd Jan Wojciechowski 9.98. The Closest to the Pin 2nd shot and Tracy was Closest to the winners of the July16th pin Banner. There were still lots round were 1st Doris Hunter, 2nd Bev Shea and 3rd Joanne of other prizes for people to McNeilly. On win, Doris Hunter July 11th we and Brenda Bufhad a golf game fel each a prize called the Poker for Long Putt, Game (5 best Jeannie Longholes) which hurst was Closest was won by to the Windsock, Colleen Leroux Joanne McNeilly with Bev Shea won two prizes coming 2nd and Long Drive and Jan another Closest to Wojciechowski the Pin 2nd shot in third place. and Judy Weller Sheila Riley (right) presents As you can see won the Guess the Sheila Riley Most Im- from the above the # of seashells in the Jar. proved Golfer trophy to the we have lots of There were also 2018 winner Doris Hunter golf and lots of fun on Tuesday many door prizes and Sheila Riley presented and Thursday mornings and we would like to once again our new Sheila Riley Most Improved Golfer to the 2018 thank this year’s sponsors: B& D Concrete, The Kicker, winner Doris Hunter. This trophy will be presented year- Irene Anderson, Lynn Miller, ly. Benjamin Moore- Ian RobertOn July 2nd we celebrated son and the Anglemont EsCanada Day at the Golf tates Golf Club. These donacourse with a fun game of tions add a lot of fun to our Mind the Red Ball. The win- Thursday morning outings. ning team was Can Do It con- The Anglemont Ladies are sisting of Doris Hunter, Bren- always looking for new golfda Buffel, Darla Wilkinson ers to join us. We have golfand Joanne McNeilly. In 2nd ers at all levels playing with (Continued on page 69) place was Thee Canadian

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us and we would really enjoy meeting and playing with you. If you would like more information please call our captain Doris Hunter (250-955-0141) or the clubhouse (250-9552323). Until next month remember to keep your head down and follow through.

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 around the end of July. Thanks to Jim Taylor for his excellent skills in organizing this tournament. The Senior Men’s play is Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Tee-off 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. New players are always welcome. Afterwards, we enjoy one of Craig’s fine suppers and we give out prizes for longest putt, low net, etc.

On the July 19th ”nine and dine”, the Men’s and Women’s clubs donated $101.00 to Haley Ridge and Ava Watters, who are once again raising money for KIDS FOR CANCER. Also, thanks to Russ and Pam Watters, Dean Schmied and John Storms for donating their winnings to the kids. The Men’s Club Championship will be played August 24th and 25th. The wind-up supper is September 6th and the final official Men’s night is September 12. For more information regarding the Men’s club activities, please contact Craig Golemblaski at the Anglemont Golf Club, 250-955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250-955-0365.

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Haley Ridge and Ava Watters (Russ and Pam Watters 9 year old granddaughters) held their second annual Lemonade Stand (with the proceeds going to Kids Cancer) at the Anglemont Golf Course on July 25th Men’s Night!! Thanks to the generosity of all the gentlemen playing, the Anglemont Men’s League, the Anglemont Ladies League, the Anglemont Golf Course (Craig and Shantelle), and the numerous friends and family who donated. The total donation was $587. Thank you Anglemont!!

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Media Release Youth age five to 15 and their families have 18 opportunities to learn a new sport this summer with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC’s Learn to Fish programs throughout the Thompson Okanagan. Held in provincial and regional parks, Learn to Fish offers introductory level freshwater fishing instruction as well as hands-on fishing practice. Programs are held on a drop-in basis and are provided at no cost. This summer, eighteen Learn to Fish programs are offered at seven locations in the Thompson - Okanagan region, including at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park on August 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Children under 16 don’t need a freshwater fishing license. Everyone learns about fish identification and biology; habitat and conservation; proper fish handling; ethics, safety, and fishing regulations; fishing tackle (rods, reels, lines, and lures); and knottying. Hands-on participation includes how to successfully cast and retrieve. Fishing equipment is provided, although participants may bring their own if they wish, and the two-hour programs run rain or shine. Many of the programs fill up and early arrival is recommended. “Learn to Fish is often a

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MP Presses Federal Government to Recognize RCMP Day Vernon, BC- Mel Arnold, Member of Parliament for North Okanagan– Shuswap, is calling on the federal government to formally recognize February 1st as Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Day in time for the national law enforcement agency’s centennial anniversary next year. MP Arnold tabled a bill proposing recognition of RCMP Day in the House of Commons last month, but with Parliament adjourned, the bill will not proceed in the current 42nd Parliament. In a letter sent to the federal ministers of Public Safety and Canadian Heritage today, MP Arnold cited the uncertainty of Parliament’s legislative calendar following the October general election and requested that the government recognize RCMP Day through an Order in Council to ensure recognition is in place when Canada’s national police force celebrates 100 years of service on February 1, 2020. MP Arnold’s ongoing efforts align with a provincial bill introduced in the BC Legislature by Vernon- Monashee MLA Eric Foster in May and a 2016 provincial bill passed in Manitoba. Ongoing efforts to recognize Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day have

been driven by the Vernon-based RCMP Appreciation Day in B.C. Committee which expanded in May to form the RCMP Day in Canada Committee to build support for a national RCMP Day. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police was established on February 1, 1920 when the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, founded in 1873, and the Dominion Police, founded in 1868, were merged. The RCMP of today is made up of almost 30,000 individuals18,000 frontline members and 12,000 support personnel. “With the uncertainty of Parliament’s schedule leading up to the RCMP centennial, establishing recognition of RCMP Day by means of a bill is not feasible but the Government of Canada does have the option of using a declaration,” said MP Arnold. “The RCMP’s centennial anniversary is a fitting time for all Canadians to join together in recognizing and appreciating 100 years of service and I sincerely hope the Government of Canada will issue a declaration to ensure that February 1st, 2020 is formally recognized as Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day.”

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Family Fun at Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival Media Release The 2019 ROOTSandBLUES Festival at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds on August 15 – 18, will include a wide variety of family friendly activities including a Playzone, interactive games and an Acuity Glow Night Parade across the event grounds. Hub International Family Fun Zone includes bouncy houses, face painting and other interactive events. Interactive Art Experience by Meikle Studios. View and interact with this exhibit as the art is being created throughout the event. Hammocks (courtesy of Elevation Industries): Placed in pods all over the event grounds allowing you to chill and enjoy the vibe. Recharging Lounge (Supported by ThinkMonkey): Offers a device charging drop off service, wifi hotspot and sofas to make this area useful for recharging your mind and device while relaxing in the shade on a comfy couch. Festival Daycare on-site for children 3+ is in the Hub International Family Fun Zone (20 children at a time, for a maximum of 2-hours per child, per day). Space is limited, so contact us via the website or phone the box office for more information. Shaded Sand Piles: For young and the young at heart! Located next to each stage so the kids can dig, build, and create while you listen to the nearby performers. International Food Vendor Court: YUMMM... and Artisan Market: BC and Alberta made goods inspired by the finest artisans in Western Canada.

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Star-studded workshop sessions Workshop and side-stage performances account for approximately 75% of the weekend's programming. A rare opportunity for music lovers to experience artistic collaborations and unscripted moments from some of ROOTSandBLUES most impressive performers. "It's where those spontaneous moments of improvisation happen, and where the chemistry between artists who have admired each other for a long time gets a chance to explode," says ROOTSandBLUES artistic director Peter North. Workshop Highlights include Dept. of Veteran's Affairs - Jim Cuddy, Valdy, The LYNNeS, and Jack de Keyzer will be working under the workshop title of Dept. of Veteran's Affairs on the Blues Stage. All these artists have enjoyed considerable success and are respected in the roots music world as tunesmiths, and it's a given that every song sung will be a gem with a great story behind it. Recent American Blues Award Winner Ruthie Foster will host the What's Goin' On workshop with The Hamiltones and Vancouver's powerhouse soul vocalist Dawn Pemberton. The session promises to fuse songs of social justice and conviction with some vocal performances that will be second to none given the talents of all the participants. NASA We Have A Pulse features a number of the festival's younger musicians mining great grooves and melding them with R&B, hip-hop, funk and (Continued on page 73)

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School News By Jan Penner Hope everyone is having a fun and relaxing summer holiday. Obviously, things are pretty quiet at North Shuswap School right now, but as we approach September, that will change. Mr. Rosman and Mrs. Dawson will be in the office starting Aug. 26th. They will be available for new student registration through the week leading up to Labour Day. You can also contact the office at 250-955 -2214 during this week. A reminder that all supplies are being bought by teachers this year and fees are $45 plus $10 for Cultural Fee. Payment can be made in the first week of classes. Students, it is easy to be

physically active during summer in the Shuswap, with great hiking and biking trails, awesome playgrounds and parks and of course, our beautiful Shuswap Lake offering all kinds of watersports. But, don’t forget that it is still important to read, write and involve math in your summer days. Reading and writing is obvious and for math, play lots of games with cards and dice. Yahtzee is great for multiplication and adding groups of numbers, Crib is awesome for quick adding to 15! First day back will be September 3rd. This is an early dismissal day with the bell ringing at 9:53. Enjoy your summer everyone!

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Patty Ampleford - Featured Artist By Jo Anne Malpass

She has been involved in many exhibitions, mainly in Vancouver and Edmonton and has donated paintings for several fundraising causes. She and her art have been featured in the Edmonton Journal, Vancouver Sun, the National Post and on CTV. Her paintings are in numerous private collections in Canada, U.S.A. and the U.K. After graduating, she was a flight attendant and spent four years travelling. Inspired by what she had seen, she started painting scenes from her travels. She exhibited at a few shows and went back to the university to do open studies. She was part of the Emma Lake Artist in Residency Program and Special Projects in Painting at the University of Alberta. Patty sometimes paints handling to convey strong moods from photos but usually paints the and create striking landscape local scenery on site. works. "Noticing the subtle nuances Her first passion was sports, com- of colour, play of light and peting at the junior level in figure the essence of the landskating, and she continues to live an scape has inspired my paintactive life. Being active gets her ing." blood flowing and spurs on her creShe has strong roots in ativity and she the North Shuswap. She describes started coming to her famworking on ily’s summer cabin in St. her art as a Ives, when she was five. moving mediTen years later, they sold tation. the property, finding the She didn’t distance to Edmonton too become interlong to fully enjoy the cabested in art in. In preparation for retireuntil she went ment, her parents purto the Universichased the Scotch Creek ty of Alberta, property in 2003, camping receiving a for the first couple of sumBachelor of mers and then building a Arts, minor in Art and Design, major home in 2005/6. Patty lived in Psychology in 1996. In university, there with them for a year or she did her fine arts requirement so after it was built, recoverand became hooked. She put her ing from a medical issue, name on the list for a painting and then moved to Vancoucourse and was accepted on the ver to continue her career. last day when someone else While there, she married dropped out. and had two children, NichoPatty is represented by the Scott las is eight and Jack is five. Gallery in Edmonton and her work Patty and the boys moved has been shown in several galleries back to the North Shuswap in Vancouver, Alberta and Ontario. last year and Nicholas went Painting wasn’t Patty Ampleford’s first passion, but it has become one of the satisfying and uplifting aspects of her life that has gotten her through many ups and downs. Patty works from her studio in Scotch Creek on the Shuswap where she has drawn much of the inspiration for her work. She paints large and small oil on canvas paintings, using bold colour and paint

to grade three at North Shuswap Elementary. Patty said Nicholas loves going to school here, Mrs. Schmidt is the best, and Jack is looking forward to starting kindergarten in the fall. It feels like coming home, she said, everyone is so friendly. With the arrival of children and other events in her life, she had stepped back from her art for a while before moving back here. An old friend encouraged her to get back to it and challenged her to get three paintings ready in time for the Eastside Cultural Crawl in 2018, an exhibition she had participated in for several years. That started her back on the path to getting back to her life. She has joined the Blind Bay Painters and was part of their art show on July long weekend. She is also planning to be part of the NS Chamber sponsored Fine Art Show at the North Shuswap Community Hall on August 31. You can also make an appointment to see her work by calling her at 604-723-7847 or by email at pattyampleford45@gmail.com

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NORTH SHUSWAP • Annual Garage Sale & Open House - Caravans West, Scotch Creek. Aug. 3, 9am-2pm • Seymour Arm Summer Sizzler - August 3-5. Fund raiser for the Community Association. Slo Pitch and Beach Volleyball Tournaments. Concessions and Quench Bar daily, Activities for Children, New Sunday Supper. • 80s 90s Dance Party - Dress up. Aug 3rd. Scotch Creek Hub FMI 250-955-2002 • Charity Bingo Night - Sun. Aug 4 at The Lakeview Centre Anglemont. Doors open 6pm. Bingo from 7pm (must be legal age). Fundraiser for Aprons for Gloves for at risk youth (Vancouver) Prizes and snacks avail. License #118734 • Learn to Fish programs - August 1, 8, 15 & 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. Equipment provided. Under 16 don’t need license. Drop in for free. Arrive early. • Friday Night Live by The Hub in Scotch Creek. Open mic 6pm, opener act 7pm Feature 8pm. Food & goods market. August 2 - Roots Round Up. Aug 9 - Sherman Douchette. Aug 16 - Tennessee Walker. Aug 23 - Electric Love Band. Aug 30 Paisley Groove. • Live Music at The Hub - Aug. 6 The Chorogues, Aug 7 Blind Bay Blues Band, Aug 8 Reggae, Aug 10 Stiff Whiskers, Aug. 14 Jon Trichel & Suzi Rawn, Aug. 22 Red Chair, Aug. 24 The Hip Replacements, Aug. 29 Five Alarm Funk, Aug. 31 Fortunate Sons. 250-955-2002. • Splish Splash Art Sale - NS Community Hall, Aug. 10 & 11, 10am-4pm. Pottery, art & jewelry. • Alternate Approval Process - Must be received by CSRD by Aug. 26. See ad page 24 • Rise and Shine Breakfast - Lakeview Centre, Sat. Aug 10, 9am - 11am. • Doctors in Clinic - Aug 6-9 Dr. Dinesh Mistry. Sept 3-6 Mark Hickman. NS Health Centre. 250955-0660 for appointments. • Women’s Only Barefoot Fitness – Lakeview Centre – Wed. (Adults only) Sun. (Family over 8yrs.) 9am – 10am July 17 to Aug. 14. FMI Tina at 780-221-4645. Walk-ins welcome • Red Cross Swimming Lessons in the Lake Scotch Creek Wharf Road Community Park, Aug. 12-22 (Mon-Thurs each week) 3:45 pm Preschool 1- Sea Otter; 4:15 pm - Preschool 2Salamander, Sun Fish, Crocodile, Whale; 4:45 pm - Level 1; 5:15 pm - Level 2 & 3; 5:45 pm Level 4 & 5; 6:30 pm - Level 6-10. Register at: www.nsscr.ca FMI: Leigh at 250-515-4682 • Comedy Show - with Chris Gordon & Chris Griffin. Aug. 15 the Hub FMI 250-955-2002. • Dinner & Dance with Margit Sky Project Aug 16, Doors open at 5pm, Lakeview Centre. Tickets Ross Creek store or Denise at 250-9558135 • Meet and greet with MP Mel Arnold - Bring

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your questions, have a coffee and a visit. Aug. 21, 2-5 pm, Unit E 3871 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. • New Student Registration - Tues. Aug 27, 9am to 2pm at North Shuswap Elementary School. Bring Birth Certificate and Care Card. • Paint & Sip Workshops Saturday Aug. 31, 56:30PM NS Community Hall. Must pre-register Debbie at info@northshuswapbc.com or 250.804.8097. Followed by Art Show-A Fine Art Collection of Local Artists from 6:30-9:30pm. • Classical Musical Trio - Sat. Sept. 7, 3pm at Celista Estate Winery. Featuring “The Sycamore Trio.” Goldberg Variations; violin, viola and cello. Fundraiser for NS Lions Club Youth Program. Tickets at Celista Estate Winery, The Hub & Ross Creek Store. BYO lawn chair. • Adams River Salmon Society Interpretive Cabin at Tsútswecw Provincial Park - Wednesday Walkabouts, discover park and learn about salmon. 10 am– 12 pm by donation. Salmon Sundays - Families come play and learn with games/activities about salmon from 1pm-3pm. • Lions Annual Garage Sale - Sept 14, 10am to 2pm at the Centre in Scotch Creek. To donate call Chuck at 250-955-0138 • 2nd Annual Great Scotch Creek WalkAbout - “Walk with the Doc” Sept. 28 at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. 9am-2pm, family friendly 5km walk and 10km run. Family Dance, Market, Prizes, Kids Coloring Contest, Barbecue & more!. Register after Aug. 6 at NS Health Clinic. SOUTH SHUSWAP • Pottery Sale - Sorrento Memorial Hall, Aug. 3 & 4, 10am-4pm. FMI: highcountrypotterysale.com • Eagle Bay Day - Aug 3, 8am to 12pm at Eagle Bay Hall. White Elephant Sale, Pancake breakfast, Car show. Children’s activities. • Music in the Bay - Thursdays at Centennial field. 6:30pm. Feature bands: Aug 8 - Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne. Aug 15 - Tonya Aganabe. Aug 22 - Judy Brown Band. Aug 29 - Cannery Row. Food vendors. Free Event. Donations gratefully accepted. • South Shuswap Library - Crazy Creations and Wind-up Party Tues. August 6 from 23:30pm. Registration required. Summer Reading Club and Lego (ages 3-12). Drop in for more info. Shuswap Solar Energy Society Presentation Sat. Sept. 14, 10:30 am. •Sorrento Lions Pancake Breakfast - Aug 10, 8am to 12pm at Sorrento Farmers Market • The Reedman Gallery Collaborative - 2510 Blind Bay Road. July 4 to Aug. 25 10am to 4pm Thurs. to Sun. Featuring local artists. • Indoor /Outdoor Open Air Market -Sat Aug 10, 8am to 2pm at Notch Hill Town Hall. Guests-

The Shuswap Market Group. Fundraising food sales. • The Lonesome Town Painters - In Concert Tue August 13, 7pm at Carlin Hall. Bona fide bluegrass band hailing from Vancouver. • NimbleFingers Festival - Aug 18-30 at Sorrento Centre. Family friendly music lovers’ festival with two stages showcasing an international lineup of old-time and bluegrass acts from noon to 9pm. Bookended by two week-long music workshops www.nimblefingers.ca • Blind Bay Poker Run - Sept. 8, 10am to 3pm. Check in time 3pm at Finz. 50/50 draw. Pick up cards from each Marina. FMI Finz ad on pg. 56 For more South Shuswap events see the South Shuswap Scoop scheduled to deliver Aug 9 CHASE & AREA • Music on the Lake (Tuesdays) at Chase Memorial Beach Park. 7pm to 9pm. Aug 6 - Coal Davie & the Rockabillionaires. Aug 13 Cornstock (see below) Aug 20 - Lauren Mayell. Aug 27 Ben Klick • Chase Cornstock - Aug 13, 4-9pm at Chase Memorial Beach. Little Kernels Adventure Zone, Corn Cook off challenge, local farm & craft booths, watering hole. Performances by Jeremy Kneeshaw (4pm), Soul Patch (5pm) and Tennessee Walker(7pm). FMI chasefestival.ca • Moonlight Movie Tour - August 19 - Concession/activities 7pm, movie 8:30pm.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Supports Chase Minor Hockey. At Chase Secondary School, 420 Cottonwood St.. SALMON ARM & AREA • Wednesdays on the Wharf - 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Marine Park. Aug. 7 Naomi Shore Folk Roots (BC), Aug 14 Jessica Stuart Few R/B Rock (Ontario), Aug. 21 Slocan Ramblers Bluegrass (Ontario), Aug 28 Sarah Jane Scouten Roots and Country (Ontario) Admission donation • RootsandBlues Festival - August 15 to 18, Salmon Arm Fair Grounds. Entertainment, workshops, vendors and kids activities. More info at rootsandblues.ca FARMERS MARKETS • Celista Farmers’ Market - Starts July 3, Wednesdays, 9am-1pm NS Community Hall • Lakeview Community Centre Market - July and August on Thursdays 9am to 1pm FMI and vendor inquiries: carmen@carmentayles.com • Chase Farm & Craft Market - until Sept 1, Fridays, 10am to 2pm (by Safety Mart) • Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - May 11Oct. 12. Saturdays 8 am - noon. • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays 9:30am-1:30pm. May 26 to Sept. by the Hub. scotchcreekfarmersmarket@gmail.com • Salmon Arm Community Market - Fridays 8am -1pm. 5th Street & 5th Ave SW

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Passion Bowl Drama Camp Production a Huge Success By Jim Cooperman Welcome to Camp Evergreen, British Columbia’s own highly reputable, sleep-away camp that harbours lore and dark secrets beyond your wildest dreams. Join a curious crew of misfits, led by a wacky camp counsellor with a mysterious past, on their quest to uncover it all! That was the synopsis of the play, Goat’s Head Cabin, written and directed by Ruby Bruce with help from Maria Ruiz-White and Charlie Conner that was performed for a very appreciative, large audience as the culmination of a week long drama camp at the Passion Bowl from July 15 to 20 in Lee Creek. This was the sixth season for the camp, and some of the kids have been back every year.

During the week, in addition to rehearsing the play, the kids danced, sang, did improvisations, and played drama games. As well, they helped paint the backdrop with lead artist Irene MacLennan. Some worked on building the set, while others created props and set decor. Most of all, the kids had fun, and their enthusiasm helped them create a fabulous production that even included a pre-show. Ruby, who is also a talented singersongwriter, is already working on a plot for next year’s camp production! You can hear her perform her remarkable music when she opens for Roots Roundup at Friday Night Live on August 2 behind the Scotch Creek Hub. A video of the play, Goat’s Head Cabin, will soon be out on YouTube.

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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 250-517 -7240 (license #92155) • Coffeehouse - 3rd Sat. Oct to May. Set-up at 6pm. Doors open 7pm. Open mic at 7:30pm FMI Tatiana Speed - 778-985-5343 • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm. • 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 • Fitness Classes - Tues & Fri 9am FMI Carmen@carmentayles.com • Summer Market - Thurs. 9am to 1pm • Rise N Shine Family Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 9-11am 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 - last Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Alternating Saturdays at Lakeview & Scotch Creek Fire Hall. 3-5pm. • Neighbours Seniors Club - Wed. 12 to 3pm. Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & fellowship. N.S. Christian Fellowship FMI Marion 250-679-2369 / Sherri 250-955-0036. • NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - Call Carol 250-3193088 or Kris 250-955-0383 for meeting information. • Pickleball at Rose Clifford Park in Scotch Creek daily 9am to 11am. FMI & to inquire about lessons call 250-371-7567 • Yoga at Life Force Centre at Gateway ResortDaily 9am class & Mon & Wed 5:30 & 6:45pm, Tue,Thur,Fri 10:15am. All Levels, Parent & Tots, Sunday Family Class. 250-679-4411 • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join, contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php .SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon). Info 250-803-5206

• Probus Club of Copper Island - 2nd Thurs.10am

(coffee, 9:30) at Cedar Heights Community Hall. FMI Mike Murrell at 250-675-4495 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 57pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Wayne, 250-675-2616 • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-6755097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. 250-803 -5206 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Community Hall and Reedman Gallery Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:15am - 3 pm. FMI Gail Boden; gailboden@telus.net • Blues Jam Session - 3rd Tues. 7pm, 250-675-2865 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm. • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Oct - June, 7pm SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Blind Bay Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:15-12pm FMI 250-835-2351 or 778-490-5008 • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. All welcome! • For a full list of adult and children’s events visit the library or check out their website. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec & June - Aug. 7:30pm. FMI Gaetane 675-2178 SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon: AA 7pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Tues: Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 9am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm • Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Snooker - 1pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm

SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm. Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 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 250-319-6302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.) • 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Mon - League Darts 7pm • Tues - Meat draw, 4-6:30 / Pool,3:30 / Fun darts • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • Thurs - Regular Crib (downstairs) 7pm / League Darts (upstairs) 7pm • Fri - Open 1pm to 8pm • Sat - Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed. SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, noon (except July/ Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild - 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

by Ed Overland Sudoku - Easy

Sudoku - Medium

Working Together To Prevent Crime North Shuswap Library Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

3867 Squilax-Anglemont Rd.

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

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Email: aimroads@acciona.ca Ministry Contact 1-250-503-3664

SUMMER TRANSFER STATION HOURS

SCOTCH CREEK: 3508 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. June 15th - Sept 15th: DAILY 8am - 2pm Sept 16th - June 14th: Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

SEYMOUR ARM: 1815 Quast Rd. June 15th to Sept 15th: Tues - 1pm - 5pm Sat - 9am - 1pm Statutory Holidays - Closed Sept 16th to June 14th: Saturday 1pm - 5pm Statutory Holidays - Closed

Anglemont Waterworks After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221 If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES

DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The North Shuswap Kicker cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate.

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Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks

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SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 250-675-2449 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Lions Club.. Pat Anderson 250-955-2432 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 250.515.3276 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 or 250-955-0688  NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 Blind Bay Garden Club…Susan 250-835-2351  NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115  NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 Okanagan Regional Library.. South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 Chase - 250-679-8432 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS 5406 Lakeview Community Centre Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 ♦Hall Bookings ..Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION NS Community Association.. Tod Wilson 250-253-6253 Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 ♦Hall Bookings – Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Stokes, 250-675-3306 School District # 83 Trustee Marty Gibbons Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, 250-955-6467 seymoursledding@gmail.com CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 www.shuswapfoundation.ca CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson – 250-517-9578 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman FIRE DEPARTMENTS 250-679-3693 Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-804-3349 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-320-0768 www.slams.ca Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 FIRST RESPONDERS Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ NS First Responders Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949 https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803cm.nsbc@gmail.com 1095, shuswapvsar.org SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email:  Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) backacher@telus.net. info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111  Skmana Ski club .. skiskmana@gmail.com / ski-skmana.com Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca HEALTH SERVICES  Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 NS Health Centre Society.. Kris Jensen 250-955-0383  Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660  Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400

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$7 up to 25 words; .20¢ each add’l word. $2 for box-around. Single Column Display Ads - First inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). E-mail classifieds@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

SERVICES The

WAXECUTIONER Karen Mack WE DELIVER

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

Get Your Firewood Now !!

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter

778-257-0572

Mens & Ladies BODY WAXING 11 years experience www.thewaxecutioner.com 250 463 3400

Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area

24 HOUR SERVICE • Foundations • Framing • Finishing • Renovations

• Siding • Flooring • Decks • Additions

Brush with Greatness

DANCE FITNESS

A Blast for all Ages and Fitness Levels

Drop-ins Welcome

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

Julie Bradley 250-679-8502

ainting Kyle Lessey

250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

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

Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier

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

Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont

Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates Helping Hands Handyman projects around your home and yard, fencing, gardening, painting, staining etc. call Rob 250-517-9324

♦ Interior & Exterior Painting

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

sorrentoplumbing@outlook.com

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

♦ Spring Yard Cleanups & Yard Care We guarantee all our work & our rates are the most reasonable on the Shuswap. Call today for a free quote 250-852-2298

Celista Hair Studio

250-679-0001

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS

Assured Quality General Contracting

Interior Renovation Specialist 250-517-8172

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay

Framing • Custom Showers & Tile Flooring • Drywall • Mud & Paint •Trim & Finishing Carpentry • Plumbing & Electrical

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)

assured-quality-generalcontracting.business.site INDOOR BOAT & RV STORAGE Enclosed and secure storage for all your toys. Contact Dave for more information 250-955-6541

Shuswap Piano Tuning and restoration call or text 250-517-7717

Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails At the Centre in Scotch Creek Open Tue to Fri 10am - 4pm & Sat 10-2

250-320-4050

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Respite Care/Short or Long Term • Overnight Care Toni Gales

Registered Health Care Aide

250-428-1609 help-n-hand.ca ~ Scotch Creek. BC

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SERVICES

AUGUST 2019

SERVICES

MOSS

REMOVAL without damaging shingles by

STEAM CLEANING

Roof Looks New Again Servicing The Shuswap • • • • • •

Boat Docks Patios RV’S Gutters Siding Dump Runs

250-804-5858

For FREE Professional Quote Phone 250-307-0418

Shuswap references available salmonvalleypaintingco.com

Are you getting tired of listening to your noisy dock? Quiet hinges $400 plus installation 250-318-2890 or 250-955-2500 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

FOR SALE

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

1993 EZ Loader Tandem SEEDO Trailer $500. 250-371-7744 or 250-573-3893

Claw Foot Bath Tub with taps. Solid Oak Kitchen cabinets. Household goods. August 9, 10, & 11 at 9am 1226 Jordan Way Scotch Creek.

North Shuswap Junk Removal & Demolition 250-517-8172

ANGLEMONT CARPET CLEANING

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

Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning +

PRESSURE WASHING

Pre-spray, Clean & Rinse Method Leaves no Residue

Scotch Creek Thrift Shop DOLLAR DAYS July and August. Tops, pants, Capri, shorts, skirts. bathing suits, jackets and summer scarfs. Excludes shoes, leather and dresses . Please call for pick up if you have any left over garage sale items. 250-299-3299

Call now for Free Estimate Bryan 250-517-8172 SELF STORAGE 8’ X 20’ SEA CAN $150 per month

Accurate Reputable Beneficial

3837 SQUILAX-ANGLEMONT RD.

Tarot Readings $25 Numerology Charting $25

250-955-2570

Mylo’s SCOTCH CREEK

by Karen Mack

FOR SALE

250 463 3400

5 DOCK FLOATS $225 Located Anglemont •1 walkway float • some rubber trim and some metal. call 250 320 2718

Bradford White 40 gal Propane Hot Water Tank. Replaced this unit with on demand hot water. Used very little. Only $200. Call Don 250-319-6146

1984 Ford Vanguard MH 20ft, 145,000km. Class C, Heater, AC, Bathroom with shower. Well cared for, no leaks, no accidents. Purchased from original owner, added new shocks, front brakes, never used. Good deal, ready to go $6000. OBO 604-889-5761 or 604-615-2204 —————————————– 1995 5th Wheel 21.5 Ft. Towable with half ton. Queen Bed, sleeps four, New Battery, many extras. Stored uncovered 3737lbs dry weight. $4500. 250-517-0947 or 250-517-0943 ___________________________ Portable Chemical Outhouse blue, Excellent condition $650 Ross 604-319-9989

Moving Sale - Aug 3 & 4. 9am to 4pm at 7519 Anglemont Drive. Anglemont. Generator, air compressor, household items.

WANTED WANTED Propane Refrigerator for indoor Cabin use, in good working condition. Call Karen 604-886-8459 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

RENTALS Indoor Heated Storage, Scotch Creek. Generous 47' X 11' Space. Extra Tall Overhead Door 12' Wide X 12'-9" High $280 per month, 1 Year term preferred. info@nceproperty.com or 250-804-6233

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

0.46 Acre Lot - 4101 Santa Rd. Scotch Creek

L IGHTLY TREED RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

On a quiet cul-de-sac. 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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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OBITUARY

VACATION RENTALS

2.24 ACRES In SORRENTO • Older Renovated House • Village Centre Zoning • Development Opportunities • Fully Treed Pristine Property

CABIN RENTALS 2319 Beguelin Road, Celista On the North Shore of Shuswap Lake

FMI Don 250.675.2472 coffeeshopgrandpa@telus.net For Sale by Owner 2 Storey House. 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Handyman Special. Located in Anglemont. With Lake view. $127,500 Call 250-571-3481

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Trevor, Codi, Big Sister Miss Braylee on the arrival of Emersyn Lynn on March 30th at 11:18pm. Weighing 7lbs- 6oz and 49cm long. You are so Loved by Baba, Oppa, Gramma, Grampa and so many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and all the rest of your Loving, crazy Family and Friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Deluxe Cabin - $189 per night Three Rustic Cabins $95 per night passed away June 18th, 2019 at the age of 94 at his home in Shuswap Lake Estates, BC. Walt was born ...December 28th, 1924 in Taber, Alberta. He lived and worked in Calgary for many years, prior to moving to Anglemont in 1992, where he built our home from the ground up.

Walt was predeceased by his daughter Carolyn (Mike), Roselyn and son Bob (Gloria).

We were truly blessed to have had him with us for so many years. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and especially his wife, Nadene.

Saturday, August 10th, 2019 2:00 pm

North Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek, BC.

Minimum 3 night stay Prices are for two people Extra person $25

CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

One block to lake Email: kim@celistawine.com

HELP WANTED

He lived a happy and healthy life, always the gentleman and was loved by all he came in touch with. He always had a kind word and smile for everyone.

He leaves his loving wife, Nadene, his children, Marilyn, Linda (Herb), Gerry (Debbie), Betty (Geoff), Wayne (Bev), Geri (John), Cheryl (Shawn), Laurie (Brad), Dave (Cathy), Sandra, Vic Smith and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

will \_ h_l^ for John form_r own_r of J[]k Frost I]_ Cr_[m P[rlor

Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons

Rest in Peace, my Love. Share memories and condolences through Walt’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

Do you enjoy being a part of the North Shuswap community? Are you looking for part-time work with flexible hours? The North Shuswap Kicker is looking for individuals to join our team. All positions will be available starting September to October 2019. AD DESIGN AND OFFICE ASSISTANT P/T - F/T Qualifications • Good communication, written and oral skills • Experience with design software including photo editing • Good computer skills • Social media experience an asset Perks • Potential to work from home • Flexible hours • Perfect for young mom looking to earn extra income

RELIEF WRITER/EDITOR CASUAL/PT Qualifications • Good writing and English skills a must. • Experience in editing, reporting & photography preferred • Must have own computer, internet, phone/camera & reliable vehicle BOOKKEEPER CASUAL / PT Experience with Sage Simply Accounting • Billing / Posting Accounts Receivable etc. •

Please email resume to kicker@kicker.ca or call 250-955-0534 for more info

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AUGUST 2019

HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE WORKERS Caravans West RV Resort – Scotch Creek BC Caravans West RV Park is looking for seasonal full time workers for our spectacular Resort.

$16 per hour Full Time Seasonal

Job Requirements Duties may include electrical, carpentry and plumbing knowledge for infrastructure maintenance, general landscaping duties with knowledge of gas powered equipment; swimming pool cleaning and maintenance; evening security checks, cleaning buildings including laundromats, washrooms, kitchen fixtures and garbage removal; and various projects as assigned. Job Qualifications • • • •

Experience is preferred, but will train qualified candidates. Valid Driver Licence with safe driving record Must be eligible to work in Canada, and must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Good physical health, sufficient strength stamina and coordination to perform variety of routine heavy manual and machine operation tasks.

School District No. 83 invites applications for the following position

QUALIFIED HVAC Person this is a regular position, 40 hours per week.

Baking experience an asset 3-4 days/week Please submit resume at Ross Creek Country Store 6929 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Magna Bay or email to rosscr@cablelan.net

DAY AND TRAIN YOU FOR THE POSITION.

Try it out with no obligation.

Call Patti 250-955-2525

Job Application Process Please apply with resume to cwparkmanager@shaw.ca or Fax 250-955.0343 or mail or deliver to office at: 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek BC V0E 1M5

QT – HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING

LOOKING FOR Permanent Short Order Cook

If you live in the North Shuswap and would like to work Saturdays for some fun money, please call us. We need housekeeping staff and will gladly PAY YOU SAME

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$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 Market, 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 18 * must be paid in advance* 1

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Hold a valid Class “A” or “B” gas fitter license as set out under B.C. Ministry of Labour, Gas Safety Branch Regulations. 2. Certification as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Refrigeration T.Q., or equivalent Inter-Provincial Technical Qualifications. 3. Three years’ working experience in maintenance within the trades related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and control systems. 4. Hold Certification and have two years’ experience in calibration, operation and servicing of pneumatic, electrical, electronic and computerized direct digital control systems.

Name & Address: Tel #: Payment Info:

Total # OF WORDS: ___________

Cash _____

Basic Charge: 25 Words =

Salary is $31.09 per hour.

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For further qualification and responsibilities on this position and to apply, please visit Make A Future at www.makeafuture.ca

Ch. #_____

Deadline for applications is AUGUST 6, 2019. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Category:

$ 7.00

Additional words: ____ x .20 =____ Box your ad:(check)

$ 1.00

Total Cost per month:

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Month(s): ______________ to______________ (# of months) $______ x ($/month) _________ = $__________

AUGUST 2019

THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

INDUSTRIAL LTD / GEM GRAVEL

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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!

COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER

THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

AUGUST 2019

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 • Fertilizing Programs

• 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 23 years

Ken Goertzen Ph. 250.955.0737 Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @gmail.com EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes

Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping

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

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

(250) 679-3980 Serving North Shuswap, Chase, Sorrento

Quality Comes First

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto