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AUGUST 2020

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From the Outback to the North Shuswap

By Jo Anne Malpass meets full license requirements.

Thanks to the generosity of the commuFor the last six months Dr. Bucarelli and nity, the North Shuswap Health Centre NSHC Executive Director Gail McNeil(NSHC) now has a portable ultrasound ma- Oliver have been working through the prochine at the clinic and thanks to the hard cess. Dr. Bucarelli found the NSHC through work and dedication of NSHC Society and a listing on Health Match BC, a health prostaff, the clinic now has a full time doctor to fessional recruitment service funded by the operate it.

Government of After working British Columbia. through the internaInterior Health tional recruitment has given its approcess, the Health proval and now Centre is now happy the final piece is to announce the addifalling into place tion of a full-time with the BC Colfamily physician, Dr. lege of Family Domino Bucarelli to Physicians, says the North Shuswap McNeil-Oliver.

Health Centre team.

Dr. Mistry’s comDr. Bucarelli and mitment to the her husband have community and moved back home to North Shuswap Health Centre team l to r - Dr. Domino health centre over Canada from Australthe past two Bucarelli, Executive Director Gail McNeil Oliver, ia. They chose the years has allowed Dr. Dinesh Mistry and medical receptionist Darby North Shuswap bethe clinic to be Pollock, all smiles behind their masks. cause her husband eligible for interspent many summers national medical here as a child at his family’s cabin. Dr. graduates to apply to the physician vacancy.

Bucarelli says it is a beautiful area and she Dr. Bucarelli lived in Australia for about looks forward to spending many years here 12 years where she completed specialist and getting to know patients on a personal training in General Practice, earned a maslevel. ter’s degree in public health and a postBecause she took her training in Austral- graduate diploma in child health from the ia, she has had to work through the process University of Sydney. During her training, of becoming licensed in BC. Some resishe worked in various locations in Australia, dents have already met Dr. Bucarelli as she including a city hospital emergency room has been working alongside Dr. Dinesh Mis(Continued on page 3) try as she awaits her provisional license and SCOTCH CREEK

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(Continued from page 1) fied for the scanner, the NSHC Society and rural outback areas. raised $9,000. With advances in the technology and reductions in pricing, this is Her last position in Australia was at the exact amount needed to purchase the Colleges Crossing Family Practice in equipment.

Queensland. When she left to return An ultrasound scan is a home to Canada, they medical test that uses posted, “We are so high-frequency sound grateful for all the waves to capture live care she provided for images from the inside our community – of your body. Unlike thank you Dr Domother imaging techino. We will miss niques, ultrasound uses your gentle manner. no radiation. For this It’s unusual for somereason, it’s the preone so fresh and enferred method for thusiastic to be so viewing a developing very well qualified!” fetus during pregnancy.

The NSHC is hopeful the BC Col- NS Health Centre improves diagnos- Ultrasounds have a lege of Family Physi- tic tools with an ultrasound scanner. variety of other uses.

These include diagnoscians will soon give ing heart conditions, detecting tumors and the final certification to Dr. Bucarelli.

Updates will be posted on the health cen- monitoring the health of internal organs like the liver, pancreas, bladder and kidtre calendar and Facebook page. The neys.

Health Centre is grateful to all the comAlthough there are limitations to havmunity supporters who have made this ing an ultrasound in a clinic setting, the welcome announcement possible. procedure would help identify whether a The clinic has also started using its person needs to be referred to a specialist. new ultrasound portable scanner.

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By Jo Anne Malpass With over 1,100 people signing a petition and emails and calls being make to BC Parks and the Little Shuswap Lake Band, the Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB) agreed to allow mosquito treatment in the Hilliam Road area of Scotch Creek for this year, “but the contractor tells us we’re too late to make a dent in the problem,” CSRD Area F Director Jay Simpson reported in a June 29 update.

After decisions from BC Parks for Shuswap Lake and Tsútswecw Provincial parks and the LSLB to not allow spraying, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District contractor recommended the treatment program be abandoned for 2020. This will be the first season in 16 years that nuisance mosquito treatment has not been in place for the Scotch Creek area.

Director Simpson said there was a presentation to LSLB Chief and Council on July 21 about the scientific evidence surrounding the mosquito treatment, but a decision had not yet been made about the 2021 season.

“The CSRD is looking forward to resuming spraying in 2021 but these partners must agree as spraying in Scotch Creek without the Hilliam Road area and the Provincial Park would be a waste of

money. I appreciate the emails and calls you’ve made to BC Parks and LSLB about this problem,” Director Simpson wrote in his update.

There was also a petition “Mosquito spraying in North Shuswap” started on change.org says “The purpose of this petition is to lobby the Province of BC and the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band to allow CSRD to spray larvicide on their lands in order to control nuisance mosquitoes in the North Shuswap area.”

If you would like to make a comment, please contact: Little Shuswap Lake Band 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, BC, V0E 1M2 Phone: 250.679.3203 Email: reception@lslib.com To make a comment to BC Parks: BC Parks – Thompson Region 1259 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C5Z5 Phone: 250.371.6200 Email: parkinfo@victoria1.gov.bc.ca “The only way we’ll get mosquito control back is to make our views known,” writes Director Simpson. “If this is a concern to you, please send a note to the above contacts and CC me.” JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca

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By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

The Kicker has received reports of Chase RCMP being slow to respond and unable to confront suspects because of a shortage of manpower. In one case a person was assaulted and a neighbourhood felt threatened and other cases involve break and enters and thefts.

There are usually two RCMP officers on duty at nighttime but if one is transporting a suspect to Kamloops, there could just be one officer handling the territory which includes Chase, Chase Creek, Monte Creek, North Shuswap to Seymour Arm, Pritchard, Sorrento and Turtle Valley.

Members of the public have shared on social media, their frustration with the “catch and release” strategy which sees suspects arrested and then released, waiting for Crown Counsel to decide whether they will be charged. It is Crown Counsel who lay charges in British Columbia. Kamloops Crown Counsel office handles cases from Ashcroft, Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, Clinton, Kamloops, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lytton, and Merritt.

The police consider if there is enough evidence of a crime for them to recommend the person be charged. If so, the police send a report and witness statements to the Crown counsel.

Crown Counsel reviews the material and decides whether to approve (or “lay”) charges against the person.

A Crown prosecutor will consider: Is there is a “substantial likelihood of conviction” based on the evidence in the report from the police?

If yes, is a prosecution required in the public interest? Crown counsel consider many factors in deciding this, including how serious the allegations are.

If you would like to give your opinion about RCMP manpower in rural BC during the summer or BC government policy on charging and prosecuting suspects, here is some contact information: Prosecutors are guided by the policies of the BC Prosecution Service and they are ultimately accountable to the assistant deputy attorney general (ADAG). Under the Act, the ADAG is head of the BC Prosecution Service and

is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day operations of the prosecution service.

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Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9J7. Phone: 250 387-3840 Mailing Address for Kamloops Crown Counsel is PO Box 401, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K4 and the phone number is 250-828-4021 or 1-888-249-9333.

BC Attorney General David Eby is 250-387-1866 or email AG.Minister@gov.bc.ca Public Safety Canada provides federal policy leadership, coordination and program support on many activities related to crime prevention, law enforcement, and the rehabilitation of offenders.

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair - 613-9444875 or 1-800-830-3118 or email ps.ministerofpublicsafetyministredelasecuritepublique.sp@canada.ca or by Post (postage not required) Minister of Public Safety, House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0A6 Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti - David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca Mailing address - House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6. The Ministry works to ensure the justice system is fair, relevant, accessible, and reflective of Canadian values.

North Okanagan Shuswap MP Mel Arnold, email Mel.Arnold.c1@parl.gc.ca or call the constituency office at 250-260-5020 or 1 -800-665-5040. Mailing address - #1 3105 - 29th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5A8 Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo Greg.Kyllo.MLA@leg.bc.ca PO Box 607, 202A-371 Alexander Street NE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N7. Phone 250833-7414 or 1-877-771-7557 Although the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is not involved in policing matters, our area director Jay Simpson would like to be copied on emails as he can advocate on our behalf.

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Kickin’ it up with Jay at NorthShuswap.Info

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

Summer, and the livin’ is easy… Sung to the tune of “Buzz Buzz Buzz” by the Hollywood Flames. They’re talking about bees, I’m not.

I’m getting lots of emails about the mosquitoes. This year created the perfect storm eh? High water for a long time, and no spraying.

Thanks to all those who have written to BC Parks and the Little Shuswap Lake Band.

From my discussions with BC Parks and the Little Shuswap Lake Band I know they are feeling the pressure. We had an online meeting with the Band’s Chief and Council recently along with the mosquito control contractor, to become educated on the methods used for mosquito control and its effect on the environment. The information was good, and the Chief and Council will discuss it at their next meeting.

On the new Shuswap Economic Development Society board that we’re recruiting. We’ve had 20 applicants! That’s awesome.

We’ve had nine respondents from the North Shuswap to date. More than has come in from the South Shuswap or Falkland areas. So, the process now is that the staff at the CSRD will go through the applications and rate them against a list of desired qualities (matrix). Things like background, skills, experience on a board etc. They will develop a short list of candidates to interview and shortly after, we’ll have our first directors for SEDS. The North Shuswap Governance Study will ask for

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input from the whole North Shuswap about the CSRD; what services they like, what they don’t like, how can things be better etc. This study will hopefully get started this fall (Covid willing).

We’re in the process of ironing out the wording of the Terms of Reference and then will look for bids to run the whole thing. Maybe begin this fall? Hopefully soon….

The CSRD will be opening up their facilities, like Scotch Creek Firehall, for meetings again soon. Some Covid rules will be put in place and my understanding is that groups wanting to rent space will have to have a Covid Safety Plan along with their documents. I don’t think this will be onerous and there will be some template plans available for groups to use.

Hopefully this will allow groups like the APC and Area F Parks Committee to get started again. So many things have been put on hold.

A couple of months ago I put out a feeler for the possible renaming of SquilaxAnglemont Road to something more appropriate. I thought I’d get more response but I’ve only had 3 or 4 comments on it. I’ll throw it out here again to see if there’s any more interest. If the community hasn’t an interest then I’ll drop it, no worries.

Everyone, please have a fun, and safe, summer. Patience with everything.

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Services Restored after Seymour Arm Landslide

By Jo Anne Malpass The debris flow from a landslide in the Bass Creek area of Seymour Arm on July 2 wiped out the water diversion structure on Bass Creek that supplies water to 205 connections on the system, affecting approximately 500 people in Seymour Arm. Rainfall at the time contributed to the slide, which saw water and debris damaging an existing channel and carving out a new path. It also resulted in damage to the 1200 Forest Service Road, which is used and maintained by Canoe Forest Products, said a Columbia Shuswap Regional District release.

Seymour Arm Water Users Community Manager Bob Reimer told the Kicker a major slide occurred on Bass Creek at approximately 7:00 pm on July 2.

The dam was destroyed with loss of water to the community of Seymour Arm. He placed a call to Shuswap Emergency Coordinator, Derek Sutherland, to obtain an assessment of Bass Creek to determine stability and safety to begin reconstruction of a temporary dam. The dam was reconstructed after 2 and a half days and water was restored to the community July 7.

The CSRD release says the private water system is running on a temporary line and the people in charge of the water system continue to work on plans for a long-term repair. The service road was also repaired.

The Shuswap Emergency Program worked with Emergency Management BC on getting a safety assessment of the channel before work began on reestablishing the water system. SEP was able to secure funds from Emergency Management BC for a water tanker truck to be dispatched to the area to supply water to affected residents until the temporary dam was constructed.

The Seymour Arm Water Users Community is one of the largest water cooperatives in the province, providing water to its member/owners in the community of Seymour Arm. The water comes from the Bass Creek on Long Ridge, east of the community. Potable or drinkable water is provided to the community from the cooperative's purification plant which uses filtration as well as ultraviolet light.

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RCMP News Civilian Assists RCMP During Emergency On July 17, 2020, at approximately 8:15 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a campsite in Neskonlith Lake Provincial park regarding reports of a family disturbance.

Complainants reported that an intoxicated couple with two small children had been arguing, yelling and swearing for hours, thereby interfering with other campers’ ability to quietly enjoy their own campsites. Police attended and located the couple. While Police were speaking with the couple, the intoxicated female fell flat on her face. She hit her head and injured her lip. Police called for an ambulance to attend to make sure that she wasn’t seriously injured.

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ing for the ambulance to arrive, police were calmly chatting with the male when he suddenly started acting strangely and ran into the lake. Police attempted to coax the male out of the water, but he kept swimming toward the middle of the lake.

Given his level of intoxication, police were seriously concerned that the male would drown before he could make it back to shore. A nearby camper, who became aware of the situation, offered his boat for police use.

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him. Police were able to calm the male and tow him to the opposite shore, where he was arrested and then transported by police to the hospital in Kamloops for a physical and mental assessment.

He was released from hospital the same night and transported to the Chase RCMP Detachment where he was lodged in cells. While these events were unfolding, the ambulance arrived and transported the female and her two children to hospital for assessment.

No serious injuries were sustained in this incident however the Chase RCMP Detachment recognizes that families camping nearby may have found the event quite disturbing. As always, Victim Services is available to assist at any time and can be reached directly at 259- 6798638.

The Chase RCMP Detachment would like to express their appreciation to the civilian who jumped into action to assist police during this emergency. He risked his own life, his property and gave freely of his time. His actions were pivotal in ensuring a successful resolution to this incident.

B & E Interrupted On July 1 at 1:28 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a break and enter in progress at a seasonal residence in the 6000 block of Squilax Anglemont Road in Magna Bay. The home owners arrived from out of town and discovered a white F150 with two people in it, parked near their house. A third person ran out of their house and jumped in the truck, which sped away. Police intercepted the vehicle in the Lee Creek area and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Nothing

was missing from the house, but the door was damaged in the break-in. The matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Chase RCMP Detachment at 250-679-3221.

Roll-over Collision On July 1 at 2:48 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a single vehicle rollover near the 18 km marker of Seymour Arm Main Forest Service Road. The driver, a 64-year-old male from Valemount, likely fell asleep before losing control of his Ford Windstar, which rolled completely over and came to rest on its tires. The driver was ok, the Ford Windstar was totalled.

Impaired Driver On July 2 at 9:04 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a single vehicle collision in the 2000 block of Squilax Anglemont Road in Lee Creek. The complainant reported that he witnessed a grey Mazda car go into the ditch. A female got out of the vehicle and ran down the highway then vomited and continued running. Police were in the area, actively looking for this vehicle because it had been called in for erratic driving behaviour approximately 15 minutes earlier. Police located the driver, a 19-year-old female from Salmon Arm, near the vehicle. She admitted to having consumed “a couple drinks� with dinner. There was a noticeable odour of liquor on her breath. Breath samples were taken roadside, which determined the driver to be impaired by alcohol. She was issued a 90-day prohibition from driving and her damaged vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Luckily neither the driver, nor anyone else, was injured in this collision.

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Transport Trucks Collision On July 3 at 1:49 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a collision between two transport trucks on the Trans Canada Highway at Buckley Road, just west of Sorrento.

One transport had rear-ended the other transport truck, causing a fire in the engine bay of the second truck. The driver of the first truck, a 61year-old male from Calgary, was following another vehicle which had braked suddenly to make a left hand turn, off the highway. The first transport truck was following at a safe distance and managed to stop behind the vehicle. The driver of the second transport truck, a 37-year-old male from Abbotsford, was following too closely and was unable to stop in time. No one was seriously injured in the collision however, the highway was closed for hours and traffic was backed up as far as Balmoral Road. The driver of the second transport truck was issued a violation ticket for following too closely.

California License Plates On July 4 at 12:01 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of an American vehicle on Deodar Road in Scotch Creek. The complainant said that a red Buick with California license plates had been parked at a residence for a few days. Police located the vehicle and spoke to the owner, who had come to Canada in March. He

had not broken any travel restrictions and is just at his vacation property.

Serious Injury Collision On July 4 at 6:40 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car on Highway 97 near Barnhartvale Road in Monte Creek area. Investigation determined that the 49-year-old male driver of the motorcycle, was attempting to pass another vehicle when he struck the oncoming car, driven by a 21-year-old female from Pritchard. The collision occurred on a beautiful day, with good driving conditions and dry roads. The female received minor physical injuries in the collision while the male driver of the motorcycle suffered serious, life changing injuries but is expected to survive. Both drivers were transported to hospital by ambulance. Bystanders provided first aid to both drivers and likely saved the life of the motorcyclist.

There were many witnesses to this traumatic event.

Victim services can be reached directly (24/7) at 250 -679-8638 or call the Chase RCMP Detachment.

If you have any information about these or any other investigations, please call Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Videos and photos of suspicious activity may be emailed to ChaseRCMP@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Shuswap Lake Outfitters is an evolving business. It began with a diving related business and then snowmobile rentals were added in a somewhat experimental move. In what Kaytlyn describes as a “Den”-like scenario, they took an idea and ran with it and it has been successful. Once the snow flies and sledding begins, Kyle and Kaytlyn are ready to offer customers fantastic snowmobiling fun!

Family is of paramount importance to Kyle Boppre and Kaytlyn McDonald.

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Whether it is quadding, dirt biking, snowmobiling, skiing or snowboarding, activities are a family affair.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Leon Reinbrecht, the driver convicted of driving a speedboat that crashed into a houseboat on July 3, 2010 in Magna Bay, killing Ken Brown and injuring several others, has been granted day parole for six months, but denied full parole.

In the June 22 decision from the Parole Board of Canada, released in July, it was noted that since being incarcerated, there have been no issues noted with Reinbrecht’s behaviour. In his application for parole, Reinbrecht indicated he had completed programming and that he has decided to stop drinking alcohol to avoid risky decision-making.

“Your family are extremely supportive of you, which can assist you in your release into the community. Your past employer has indicated an intent to re-employ you, subject to COVID-19 conditions.”

The Board denied both day parole and full parole in August 2019, and after an appeal, the decision was upheld. “It was reported that you required

‘further work in the Photo credit: Kent areas of vic- Simmonds / CFJC Today Kamloops tim empathy, substance abuse and understanding of your risk factors’ which could be addressed through programming.”

“Mr. Reinbrecht, your reckless conduct resulted in the death of one individual and serious harm to other victims. You appear to have made progress during your sentence in recognizing some of your errors in thinking, but you do not appear to have fully accepted responsibility for the serious harm that occurred.”

“In July 2010, you took your boat out onto the water to view fireworks. It is reported that you had been observed drinking alcohol during the day and that out on the water, you continued to consume alcohol and smoke marijuana.

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understand and accept your very dark night and you were role in the tragedy that took a life and injured other victims, observed to be travelling at in the Board's view, and to speeds of between 30-40 miles per hour while you per- demonstrate stability and formed zigzags, “donuts” and compliance with conditions on day parole before being U-turns on the water as part considered for full parole.” of a joyride for about 10-15 “Your crimminutes. inal history Your consists of activities three prior reportedconvictions ly between brought 1982 and you close 2000 for to other Driving boats and with more caused than 80 mgs concern of Alcohol for their 10 years ago Ken Brown was killed, and in Blood, safety. eight others injured when Reinbrecht’s plus convicReports speedboat crashed into Brown’s house- tions for indicate that you boat on Magna Bay following a July 2010 noncompliance, were travCanada Day fireworks display. and Posseselling at Photo credit: Denis Delisle sion of a approxiNarcotic. The seriousness of mately 30 miles per hour when, after completing a “U your index offences suggests a significant escalation in the turn” you crashed into a houseboat, which you had not severity of your offending.”

“It is the Board’s opinion seen. The houseboat was reported to have been travelling that you will not present an undue risk to society if reat a speed of less than eight miles per hour and following leased on day parole, and that your release will contribute to a consistent path of travel.

Your boat penetrated the inte- the protection of society by rior cabin, killing its operator. facilitating your reintegration Several passengers were seri- into society as a law-abiding citizen.” ously injured during the The Board granted day crash. There is some information that observers and the parole to a private residence police felt you showed signs for six months with conditions to respect a curfew from of impairment. You denied driving recklessly, being in- 23:00 to 6:00 except for work toxicated, and suggested that -related reasons and with his parole supervisor’s written the houseboat was not properly lit, however, it was agreement. He is also not to determined that the houseboat consume, purchase or possess alcohol or drugs other than had proper lights on.”

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Streaming of CSRD Board Meetings to Start In August CSRD Release Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Regular Board Meetings are going to become more accessible to the public through the use of video conference technology.

Beginning with the August 20, 2020 Regular Board meeting, citizens will be able to tune in to the meeting using the Zoom platform. Viewers will see and hear the meeting taking place in the Boardroom, but will not be able to speak or participate, unless permitted by the moderator.

Zoom video from members of the public will also be turned off, so people not participating directly in the meeting will not be viewed.

Citizens and members of the media who want to attend the meeting electronically will need to pre-register with the CSRD. Information on how to preregister for the meeting will be available on the CSRD website approximately one week before the Board meeting, along with the publication of the Board meeting agenda.

Due to COVID-19, many CSRD Board Directors and staff are already participating in the meeting electronically to help ensure the appropriate physical distancing and reduce any potential spread of the virus.

The public is still welcome to attend the Board meetings in person, however, visitors must adhere to the CSRD's COVID-19 protocols. In order to maintain physical distancing in the CSRD Boardroom, a maximum of six members of the public can attend.

Signage will be displayed outside the Boardroom advising those who attend that the public meeting is being recorded.

Directors approved the use of the Zoom platform for live-streaming meetings on a six-month trial basis. It will be reviewed by the Board after that time.

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Supporting Mental Health in our Community

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By Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MP Most of us likely have some sort of experience with mental illness, whether through personal experience or that of a friend or loved one. The past few months have been particularly challenging for those dealing with anxiety and depression and the pandemic has amplified mental health issues for many of us.

COVID-19 swept through with little warning and rapidly changed our lives and routines. I think it is important for us to realize that it is okay to not be okay. It's understandable for fear and anxiety to accompany a pandemic, and we need to allow ourselves to seek out support.

None of us are alone in this.

While attitudes towards mental wellbeing are beginning to change for the better, we still have work to do to end the stigma, so that all those who need support are able and willing to get the help they need.

Addiction is often closely associated with mental health - it is estimated that those dealing with mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use problem compared to the general population further highlighting the importance of having compre-

hensive mental health services in our communities.

Knowing that mental health and addictions challenges are very real in B.C. I feel we must work to address this in whatever way we can.

For my part, I have decided to host a fundraiser, running now through August 8, for our local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Office. The CMHA does important work for mental health across the country, leading awareness campaigns, wellness programs, and providing resources to communities.

To raise money, I have agreed to let my 1 to 6-yearold grandkids cut my COVIDstyle hair and beard when we reach our fundraising goal.

Thanks to the overwhelming community support we have already received, we have decided to raise our goal from $3,000 to $10,000. I want to say a sincere thank you to those who have made this possible.

If you want to join me and other members of our community in supporting the CMHA and the incredible work they do in the Shuswap - and later see the results of my haircut please visit facebook.com/ gregkylloshuswap to find our fundraising page.

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The North Shuswap Chamber wishes everyone a safe and adventure filled summer.

We would like to encourage the locals and tourists to support our small businesses, while following Covid 19 guidelines.

The North Shuswap Chamber will be taking the summer off to spend time with our families, friends and make the most out of the summer season. We will resume meetings in September and will continue working on the various projects we have set forth and continuing meetings with the committees we have in place.

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Directors Favour Extension to Shuswap Watershed Council

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CSRD Release Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Directors voted in favour of extending the services of the Shuswap Watershed Council for a three-year term until the end of 2023, pending formal approval of the bylaw by the Inspector of Municipalities.

The agreement is also subject to the maximum tax requisition limit remaining at the current rate. In addition, the approval of electors must be obtained by alternative approval process or referendum, for any plans to make the service permanent or to extend it the beyond the three-year term.

The purpose of the Shuswap Watershed Council is to collaborate, promote, protect and monitor water quality in

those parts of the Shuswap Watershed that make up the service area, and to promote recreational water safety. Participants in the service area include Electoral Areas C, D, E, F and the District of Sicamous.

Residents in those areas pay an annual parcel tax for the Shuswap Watershed Council's services. In 2020, this amounted to $10.56 per property, however, the amount can vary slightly depending on the tax assessment roll.

The Shuswap Watershed Council service was set to expire at the end of 2020.

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it had the support of the electors.

Rather than using the alternative approval process as the means of getting the voters' decision on whether to continue to fund the Shuswap Watershed Council service as a permanent one, some Directors expressed a preference for a referendum.

Currently, the Province is not allowing local govern-

ments to hold referendums due to COVID-19 restrictions. In light of these extenuating circumstances, the Inspector of Municipalities agreed to put forward this extension to the Shuswap Watershed Council service.

A voter assent process for the Shuswap Watershed Council could be initiated at any time within the three-year extension period, depending on direction from the participants in the service.

Fire News

By Derek Sutherland CSRD Protective Services There are lots of great things happening in the North Shuswap Fire Departments, despite the difficult circumstances surrounding COVID 19.

The departments took a three-month break from weekly practices and cancelled the spring regional training calendar to do our part to flatten the curve and keep our communities safe. As the COVID restrictions started to loosen provincially, we started back to training in June doing small group work. This was critical to get our newer members the basic skills required to respond to emergency calls for service. We also spent time during the break doing theory and lecture training over video conferencing. This allowed us to do all the hands-on skills that compliments the lectures as soon as in person practices resumed.

We have several projects on the go in the North Shuswap departments. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek and Celista FD received some energy

efficiency upgrades through Community Works funds (Gas Tax money). This included new energy efficient overhead doors on both halls.

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek has been getting new pavement too, this project has been on the books for several years and we are happy to see it come to fruition. The Anglemont fire hall is in the beginning stages of some structural improvements to resolve some water penetration and ice damming issues.

FireSmart is in full swing in our areas. The Shuswap Emergency Program and the Fire Departments are encouraging all residents to have their homes and properties evaluated for Wildfire risk for free, by one of our local FireSmart representatives.

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SWC Awarding Five Grants for Water Quality Improvement SWC Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is awarding five grants this year to help farm businesses in the Shuswap watershed improve nutrient management, and ultimately protect water quality by reducing nutrient-loading to creeks and rivers.

The total value of the grants being awarded is $65,470. The expense was approved at the June 17th SWC meeting, with grants being awarded to the recipients pending site visits to the farms.

“We’re very excited to be launching our Water Quality Grant Program.

We’ve been working toward this for several years,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the SWC. “We’ve recently completed a three-year research project with UBC-Okanagan, the results of which were important for directing water quality improvement and our grant program.”

“Nutrients are an important factor of water quality and soil health,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC. “Our goal with the grant program is to help farmers keep nutrients on the land and in the soil, not running off or leaching into nearby creeks and rivers.”

Vieira explains that research conducted by UBC-Okanagan revealed that the majority of nutrient-loading to the Shuswap River and Salmon River, the two largest tributaries to the Shuswap Lake system, is coming from agricultural and urban lands in the valley bottoms. The results also show that nutrient-loading to the lakes is trending upward, since about the 1990s.

“The research findings are consistent with other similar studies done in other parts of the world,” Vieira says.

“Agricultural and other land-use impacts on water quality aren’t unique to the Shuswap, it’s been happening around the world for decades. It’s a process called cultural eutrophication.”

“As a Council, we wanted to learn

more about this and intervene so that we can help prevent excess nutrients from reducing water quality. Our water quality here is still quite good, and through working together we hope to keep it that way,” states Demenok.

“The last thing we want is to look back, 10 or 20 years from now and think, ‘We really should’ve done something sooner.’”

The SWC’s grant program is being rolled out concurrently to a new Agricultural Environmental Management Code of Practice being implemented by the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The Code introduces new regulations to protect water quality and air quality.

The SWC grants are being awarded to the following five recipients: Lakeland Farms (Mike Schroeder); Hillside Dreams Goat Dairy (Merel and Barrie Voth); Swaan Farms (Neil Swaan); Grass Root Dairies (Gary and Kathy Wikkerink); and BC Cattlemens Association in partnership with Splatsin First Nation. Grant funding will go toward enhancing on-farm nutrient management practices such as manure storage, manure effluent capture, riparian restoration, livestock exclusion fencing, and cover crop demonstration.

“I appreciate the Shuswap Watershed Council partnering with me to complete an effluent run-off collection project,” says Neil Swaan, a dairy farmer and one of the grant recipients.

Swaan is putting grant funding toward the installation of a ‘Harvestore’ system that pumps effluent from a manure pile into a tank on his farm. “Not only is it a benefit to the environment by keeping run off out of the water, it’s also a way for the farm to collect nutrient-rich effluent for appropriate use later.”

A summary of the nutrient research done in partnership with UBCOkanagan can be found at www.shuswapwater.ca.

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Electoral Area Directors Lose Vote on Allocation of Area Gas Tax Funds

By Jo Anne Malpass With five of six electoral area directors voting against it, a motion was passed at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District July board meeting defining how federal gas tax funds received by the CSRD for electoral area community works are allocated.

Along with allocating 50% of one-time 2019 federal supplemental funding to a Strategic Priorities Fund (regional component), the policy limits funding to non-profit organizations. Annual funding is split 10% regional fund, 10% divided equally among electoral areas and 80% to electoral areas based on population.

Area E Director Rhona Martin and all directors representing municipalities on the CSRD Board voted in favour of the motion. Manager Financial Services Jodi Pierce explained, "The municipalities also receive Gas Tax dollars for improvements within their municipalities and do not contribute to the regional component as there are very few eligible projects that would require the funding. Currently the regional component of Gas Tax funds has been allocated to asset management and the bulk of the assets owned by the CSRD are within the electoral areas (water systems, fire departments, community parks, etc.)"

Funding of total eligible projects (infrastructure) undertaken by non-profit organizations will be capped at 25% of the annual funding in each electoral area and non-profits are eligible once every three years. Area F North Shuswap received just under $106,000 last year so the maximum a non-profit could apply for would be about $26,500. Area B, with a smaller population, received $37,084 last year so would have just over $9,000 available for non-profit infrastructure projects.

Jodi Pierce told the Kicker "The current policy was amended to include language around prioritization of the funds and the process for accessing the funds. It also includes a new section to identify the process, requirements and criteria for non-profit organizations who wish to apply for funding. Staff recommended some caps on funding such as 25% of the annual funding to non-profit organizations to ensure that sufficient funding remains for CSRD initiated strategic priorities such as water infrastructure."

At the meeting, Area C Director Paul Demenok spoke about the non-profit societies in his area that depend on funding. He disagrees with the capping of the limits on the non-profit groups and would (Continued on page 23)

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like to eliminate the 10% in kind contribution, the 1 grant every 3 years, and cap of 25%.

He expressed concern about the Transportation Society.

"This is a low cost way to deliver transportation to his area. This policy will cut off this service. The vast majority of the projects are CSRDdriven projects and not the non-profit societies." Director Demenok and Area F Director Jay Simpson presented a motion to delete these three items, but it was defeated.

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Release says, "The Board endorsed Policy No. F-3 "Electoral Area Community Works Funds" and approved its inclusion into the CSRD Policy manual. While some directors disagreed with limitations being put in place regarding the allocation of Community Works Funds, it was noted the Board could waive any of the existing requirements within the policy on an exception basis, if desired.

Details of the updated policy available on CSRD website in the July 16 board meeting agenda.

Evacuation Order Remains

By Jo Anne Malpass The evacuation order and alert remain in place on Shannon Road within the Gateway Lakeview Resort neighbourhood in Lee Creek.

There has been no change in that situation, said Derek Sutherland, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Team

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Geotechnical engineers continue to monitor the situation.

Five properties were put on evacuation order and seven others on evacuation alert June 22 due to the risks from an unstable slope and concerns about the possibility of a landslide.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?”

Submitted by Karen Boulter With swimming and boating season finally upon us, it is important to take extra precautions to ensure we and our loved ones do not become one of the tragic and avoidable water related fatalities that occur each year across Canada. Young children ages 1-4 and men ages 15-44 are historically at the greatest risk of drowning. A small child can disappear in seconds and can drown in only a few centimeters of water. Other factors which lead to most adult water related fatalities include alcohol consumption and swimming in areas with current.

Swimming lessons are an important start for everyone who will be participating in water sports and activities or lives around the water. Supervision of children is of the utmost importance, as well.

Whether it is a pool, the bathtub, a water park, or the beach, always watch children actively around water, even if they can swim. Ensure all non-swimmers wear a lifejacket to keep them at the surface while you supervise.

Never rely on children to supervise other children in the water. When you are visiting in a large group, please don’t make the fatal mistake of thinking someone else is watching the child. Call out

and get confirmation from the other adult who is to be left on watch. Take your children with you if you have to leave for any reason.

Diving head first into water should be avoided if the water is shallow or unless properly trained. Never underestimate the power of current.

Swimmers or waders can be swept away in an instant.

Take the time to plan ahead for safety and enjoy the water.

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Beauty and Danger – Albas Park Trail

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By Jo Anne Malpass Recreational opportunities at Albas Provincial Park on the Seymour Arm of the Shuswap, include camping, boat access, a hiking trail, and the area’s beautiful waterfalls and logging history.

Part of the Shuswap Lake Marine Park system, Albas Park is one of the few marine sites with road access. The 3 km loop trail follows both sides of Celista Creek up from the shores of Shuswap Lake through a series of five impressive waterfalls, with bridges at the top and bottom of the trail and a beach at the creek outlet.

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western portion of Shuswap Lake. The result is a dense forest of hemlock, red cedar and Douglas-fire and many rivers and streams. The Albas area, and Shuswap Lake itself, are a legacy of the last great glaciation, which left a gently rounded upland but a steep, sharply defined valley edge. It is these abrupt lines of resistant rock that produce Albas’ many waterfalls.

The falls of Celista Creek with all their beauty can vary greatly from year to year or day to day. Although the upper pools can appear inviting, the falls are always dangerous and, in response to rain events, can unexpectedly become raging torrents. Please use extreme caution when approaching the falls; they can be very dangerous.”

BC Parks website says there is an undeveloped camping area with camping permitted in specific areas. Please obey all signs!

Noted for a series of beautiful waterfalls and some interesting features from early logging days. Bears are frequent visitors in this park.

CAUTION! A notice posted at the Park describes the beauty This trail has and danger and is a memorial to two young boys some steep, rough sections who lost their lives at the falls.

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with sharp drop-offs. Children should be closely supervised and pets kept on a leash. Serious injury and deaths have occurred in this area due to adjacent waterfalls, changing water levels, fast currents and cold water.

Albas is named after the original settler Alfred Bass, the trapper who lived there before it became a logging camp with a water-powered sawmill, says a history of Seymour Arm on Daniels Store and Marina website.

Rusting parts of the old mill still remain next to the creek.

To get there by road, drive to St. Ives on the SquilaxAnglemont, continue past St. Ives along the Forest Service Rd 32km up the west side of Seymour Arm to the Albas Provincial Park sign and turn right. The falls drop in a series to the left of the road, with parking at the bottom of the road at the campsite. Water access is at Steamboat Bay.

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Other options for a hike on the North Shuswap include Copper Island 3 km, Crowfoot Mountain and Mobley Lookout 8+ km from start of Sheep Track to Crowfoot Meadows; 5.5+ km from top of Sheep Track to Crowfoot Meadows; additional 6 km from Crowfoot Meadows to Mobley Mountain, Farrell's Field approx. 1.7 km looped trails, Grizzly (Fowler) Mountain, Pukeashun Mountain 13km (one way), Scotch Creek Greenway 3 km (one way) from Provincial Park to Wharf Road Park, Scotch Creek/ Hlina Lookout 6.5 km (one way), Evelyn Falls at Anglemont 3km, Seymour River Falls, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park various and TsĂştswecw Provincial Park various.

Directions, information, and for some trails, GeoReferenced PDF Maps, are available at the Shuswap Trail Alliance website, Shuswaptrails.com

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By Gail McNeil-Oliver, NSHC Executive Director Things are changing at the North Shuswap Health Centre!! Physician recruitment has been a priority for the health centre and by having our contract doctors attached to the health centre, our ability to recruit an International Medical Graduate is about to come to fruition!

By now you may have had a virtual or in clinic visit with not one but two doctors at NSHC! As our lead doctor, Dr. Dinesh Mistry is very keen to take on a new role at the health centre as the supervising doctor of Dr. Domino Bucarelli. Dr. Bucarelli, who now resides in the North Shuswap, is currently in the process of obtaining her BC medical license. Dr. Bucarelli will work alongside of Dr. Mistry as she awaits her provisional license and meets full license requirements.

Dr. Dinesh Mistry has been working with the health centre for over two years and this commitment he has to our community and to our

health centre has allowed for us to be eligible for international medical graduates to apply to our physician vacancy. For the last 6 months Dr. Bucarelli and I have been working on the recruitment process with Health Match BC, Interior Health and now the final piece is falling into place with the BC College of Family Physicians.

It is exciting to finally announce the addition of Dr. Domino Bucarelli to the North Shuswap Health Centre team. Yes, we have a fulltime family physician right here in the North Shuswap!

Over the next weeks and months, we will be contacting patients who over the last four years have signed our wait list for a family physician. So, expect a call and please call us if you need to have your name added to the wait list. We will continue to provide updates on the clinic calendar and Facebook page regarding Dr. Bucarelli’s status in clinic.

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A big thank you goes out to all our community supporters! Many of you have utilized the health centre consistently, joined our membership, donated time and money and have sponsored our fundraising events. Great community teamwork!

Thank you for reading the Kicker articles and for engaging in conversation with me at the health centre about physician recruitment and the lack of government health care funding. And we need to continue to have conversations to ensure that our community health centre continues to thrive & develop!

Please seek out and sign the “NSHC & Community Petition to the CSRD for a Contribution Agreement!”

As a community we are making a difference together! Together we raised over $5000.00 at the 2020 Golf Scramble! Kim Pfau of the NSHC Health Society did a great job of pulling

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volunteers together to host ‘Golf with the Doc” and few other local celebrities at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course. A big thanks to Mike and Avery and their Rust Valley Restorers Production Crew for participating and donating!

Also, over the last year we all have put donations in the ultrasound bucket at the clinic, donated to the ultrasound fund, raised money through a Canadahelps online campaign and the Christmas 50/50 raffle to the tune of almost $9000.00! This has allowed the clinic to purchase a portable Ultrasound Scanner! This point of care ultrasound will allow our doctors to detect, diagnose and treat patients in clinic.

Thank you to everyone who donated to these fundraising campaigns!! Stay tuned for updates on the 3rd annual “Great Scotch Creek Walk-About.” www.nshealthcentre.ca fb.me/northshuswaphealth

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Recent revelations of the Trudeau government’s $900 million scandal involving the WE charity is a source of deep concern for me and constituents who have contacted me to express their dismay. Canadians are angry about this scandal and I am glad that they are; not because I am a member of the Official Opposition but because their rejection of Trudeau’s scandal shows that Canadians are paying attention and using their consciences to assess their federal government.

The Trudeau government betrayed their responsibility to every Canadian who depends on the federal government to make sound decisions and deliver effective policies for our sake and

safety. At the same time, Canadians are still waiting for the Trudeau government to explain why they delayed taking timely actions as the COVID-19 crisis arrived in Canada earlier this year.

Why did our borders remain open as long as they did? Why did it take so long to suspend flights from hotspots overseas? Why were Canadians told that wearing masks was not beneficial?

Other nations that took timely and decisive actions like these successfully limited the spread of the virus and social and economic fallouts. At the time of this writing, nearly 9,000 lives had been lost to COVID-19 in Canada which draws a stark contrast with the much lower losses of nations that were more exposed to the initial epicentre of the virus but were timely and effective in their responses.

Rather than measuring the Canadian government’s initial response against that of our American neighbours where over 143,000 lives have been lost, we should measure our federal response against those of perhaps Taiwan (7 lost) or Vietnam (0 lost).

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is deeply concerning because it shows that he has not learned from his previous contraventions of federal ethics rules. As the only sitting Prime Minister in Canadian history to be found guilty of breaking federal laws multiple times, one would think that Trudeau would have learned a lesson from his previous scandals involving the Aga Khan and SNC Lavalin, but he did not.

Trudeau’s attempt to send nearly a billion dollars of public funds to an organization that was employing and paying members of his family and that of Minister Morneau really does add insult to injury.

We need a federal government that is focused on protecting and supporting all Canadians until the pandemic crisis isvanquished. We cannot take for granted that declines in new cases will simply continue to drop until the virus is gone.

Canadians deserve competent and responsible governments. Governments of all levels, especially the federal government, ought to deliver the best possible results for the monies that Canadians pay in taxes for them to operate with. I will continue to press the federal government for timely and effective actions required to support and protect Canadians.

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By Gillian Dent, Quaaout Lodge & Spa Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort is excited to announce the arrival of their Shuswap Restorative Retreats with the first retreat scheduled to take place over the weekend of September 11-13, 2020.

The Resort has partnered with local entrepreneurs, Danielle Dufour of Life Force Experiential Activities, and Carly Schmidt of Kamloops Art Party to bring restorative retreats to the Shuswap area. Indigenousinspired cuisine, Secwepemc cultural experiences, and restorative yoga practices await you.

“We are thrilled to have taken the initiative on this project as it opens up doors to support the local community, as well as allows for a safe space where people can come and reconnect with the earth” says Resort General Manager, Adam Blair.

Life Force Experiential Activities is located in the North Shuswap’s Lee Creek and is a unique experiential learning and integrative wellness center.

Founder, Danielle Dufour, enjoys her life’s work of helping people explore and find their passions and has been designing holistic integrative programming for over a decade; she is excited to be a part of this new project with the Resort.

Kamloops’ locally owned and operated, Kamloops Art Party, is one of two businesses that owner, Carly Schmidt, operates. Carly has been selling her art both locally and internationally for over ten years. The team at Kamloops Art Party believes in the motto of, “Live, Love, Explore, and Create” and is looking forward to sharing creativity outdoors with guests.

For more information about the Resort’s Shuswap Restorative Retreats please visit www.quaaoutlodge.com.

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55+ Games in For a reasonaPort Coquitlam. ble cost she Last year at the had a team to Canadian Masters 2018 Canadian Mastrain with, the ters held in White Rock, she placed top opportunity to compete, and coaching six in four events in the national stand- from Harold Morioka, Canadian ings in the 65-69 age group. In the dis- “sprinting legend” and BC's Athlete of cus she held the 6th place distance; in the Year in 1989. javelin she was in 5th place; she won a She appreciated the calibre of Silver medal in the 80m coaching, the camarahurdles; and in the derie and the support 300m hurdles she finthat came from training ished in first place. Her with a group. At this 80m hurdles result put level she says competiher in 24th place in the tions are less about world standings. winning and more This summer the about selfCanadian Masters naimprovement. Now that tional event was schedshe has retired and uled to be held in Kammoved back to Lee loops in August but has Creek, where she lived been cancelled due to in the 1970's, she missthe pandemic. Kames training with her loops will instead be the former group but she host city for the +55 has a daily running reGames in 2022. Naomi Lee Creek resident Naomi Moriyama gime with training had planned to compete received first place for the 300 meter time each week spent at both the provincial (Continued on page 35) hurdles in 2019

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practising discus and javelin throws and hurdle clearing.

As a black belt holder, she also practices karate kata movements regularly.

This year's 55+ BC Games, which were to be held in Richmond in September, have also been cancelled. In addition to track and field events the 55+ Games includes 32 game and sport options including soccer, slo-pitch, hockey, pickleball and cribbage.

The first BC Senior Games was held in 1987 with funding provided by the province from what was then

the ministry of Sport, Recreation and Development. The BC Senior Games Society believes in the health and social benefits of sport, celebrates BC's older athletes, and affirms the goal of lifelong activity and friendly competition. For information about who to contact if you are interested in participating in the future go to the Zone 8 page on the 55plusbcgames.org website.

Naomi looks forward to continuing to competing in track and field events when public health officials deem competitions safe to resume.

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What to know about Facebook Marketplace John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions Facebook Marketplace is a Buy and Sell feature within Facebook which has been around for a couple of years now in Canada. It was designed as an interface to all of the local Buy and Sell sites in a Facebook users area. If you’ve ever bought or sold anything on your local Buy and Sell Facebook page, you will appreciate this amazing tool.

Anyone with a Facebook login can use Marketplace.

You will find the icon near the top of your Facebook page on your computer and on the bottom row on your Smartphone. It is extremely easy to use. If you are buying something, simply search for the name of the item you want and Facebook will search all of the Buy and Sell sites in your area followed by listings a little further out from you. You can adjust the search area easily should you want to see what’s available outside of your immediate location. There are also filters you can apply to narrow your search by price, condition, category etc. in order to reduce the number of ‘hits’ on the item you’re interested in.

If you find an item that interests you, simply click on the Messenger link located in the listing to ask a question, make an offer or simply make first contact with the seller.

Selling is equally as easy.

Take up to 10 pictures of the item you want to list and hit the Sell button in Marketplace. You will be prompted

for title, price, category, location and description of your item prior to listing. You will also be provided a list of existing Buy and Sell pages in which to include your listing.

The entire process literally takes minutes.

When someone is interested in the item you have for sell, they will send you a note in Messenger asking about it.

When that happens, it’s wise to take a moment to check that person’s Facebook profile before responding, which you can do from the message they sent. I found that doing so gives you a comfortable feeling that the person is real and a legitimate buyer. Combined with the content of the message they sent, you can very easily create a shortlist of serious buyers and simply ignore or delete the rest.

Many worry about scammers when buying and selling used items but I don’t believe it’s likely in Marketplace because of its design. Buyers must have a Facebook account which again you can check before deciding to engage with the person. There are also no addresses or phone numbers available to either buyer or seller until each is comfortable enough to provide that info.

If you haven’t already, you should give Facebook Marketplace a try. It could be the best option out there for picking up used bargains and finding new homes for our outdated treasures.

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By Pat Bauer & Loretta Greenough

As summer continues and the 3rd phase of opening up is now in process, we are seeing more Covid 19 cases showing up.

I know that some people in our community want to get back to the old normal, but I feel that we need to continue on with our new normal routine. Dr. Bonnie Henry is saying that there can be no more than 50 people in a group and

those people need to stay 2 meters or 6 feet apart; she also reminds us to keep our bubbles small.

We feel that we cannot open the hall safely at this time, so at the time of this publication all events at the hall have been cancelled or postponed until further notice.

I hope that you can get out and enjoy the summer. Be kind, Be calm and Be safe.

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By Bev Shea We are continuing to have a good time golfing on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Anglemont Estates Golf course. Our captain Doris was away for a couple of weeks; however, we somehow managed to keep going. We will be glad to welcome her back from her travels this week.

Before Doris went away, we had a couple more of our Zone competitions.

On June 25th we had the second part of the Dorothy Oliver Franklin Memorial which was won by Jan Wojciechowsk with Bev Shea 2nd, Darla Wilkinson 3rd and Doris Hunter 4th.

The Pin Round that day was also won by Jan, with Bev 2nd, and Brenda Buffel 3rd.

Then on July 2 we had another Pin Round – this time the winner was Brenda Buffel, Jan Wojciechowski was 2nd and Pam Watters was 3rd. Darla Wilkinson won the draw for the June Chipin. She wins a chip-in towel.

There were 3 in the draw for June. I notice there are already a number of people

with their name on the board for the July draw.

We have a few more Pin rounds to be played this season. To take part in the Pin rounds the golfers have to have a handicap. We are continuing our fun competitions.

Also, this month we celebrated Christmas in July. This happened on July 23rd and I will tell you all about it in next month’s column.

We are still golfing at 9 AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We have been happy to welcome some new faces to our ladies’ league this year. There is still a lot of the golf season left so if you have been thinking about joining us, quit thinking about it and Do It. If you want to golf with us just phone captain Doris before noon on Monday and she will put you in a foursome.

We are always happy to welcome new golfers to our group. For more information you can call Doris at 250955-0141 or the clubhouse at 250-955-2323.

I look forward to seeing you on the course. In the meantime, keep your head down and follow through.

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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 improve and we can finish around the end of July.

The course is in good condition, which means that the scores have been quite low, and the matches have been competitive. Thanks to Craig for getting the course in good condition and thanks to Jim Taylor for organizing this tournament.

The Senior Men’s play on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Tee-off is 8:30 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 award hole prizes and prizes for low net, etc.

Thanks to PharmaChoice, Celista Winery and Home Hardware for donating prizes this year.

The Men’s Club Championship will be played later in August. The wind -up supper and the final official Men’s night are scheduled for early September.

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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By Jan Penner road, because once dried or drying, the This month’s item is the largest we road could be graded and the ruts easily have ever presented. It is a grader. Con- filled in. It also allowed for ease of gratulations to our draw prize winner, Gor- spreading materials such as gravel to form don Grant. a more solid surface.

This particular grader stands on the The leaning wheel design refers to the grounds of the Chase and District Museum fact that the front wheels lean in the direcand was manufactured circa 1930. It is an tion that the dirt is being moved. This Adams Leaning Wheel Grader No. 8. It made for less pressure on the blade. That was built by the J. D. in turn meant the blade Last Month’s Thing - Grader Adams Co. of Indicould do a more anapolis, Indiana. efficient, smoothThe company was er job of grading. established in 1885 The rider was able and continued with to adjust both the Adams family angle of the member involvewheels and the ment until the midblade in order to 1950’s. Founder compensate for Joseph D. Adams constructed the first the “shape” of the road, that is how flat the grader which could successfully complete surface was and how deep the ruts. the necessary task of building and mainThe first graders, as with most early taining roads, using horses for mobilizamachinery, were pulled by teams of oxen tion. Models 1 - 6 were fixed wheel mod- or horses. With the invention and availaels. Numbers 7 and up (possibly going as bility of steam tractors, they came to be a high as 31) were of the improved leaning more frequently used form of mobility. wheel variety.

Eventually, with gas engines came selfThe first roads were basically wagon propelled machinery, which included gradroads through the bush. They were narrow ers. and tended to become mudholes in wet I found the information about the leanweather. As more people moved into an ing wheels personally interesting. My dad area, they tended to want to go from point sometimes operated a grader and I have to A to point B more frequently. This meant admit that I always wondered about the more travel on the trails and a call for lean of the wheels. As a child, I kind of more established roadways. The grader thought maybe it meant the grader was a was the answer to successful roadbuilding, bit broken! because it allowed for dirt to be moved Here is our item for next month. Get along and to the side of a surface, leaving your guess in and you could be our next a smooth, even bed. It was the perfect $25 draw prize winner! piece of equipment for maintaining the

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When it Comes to Corn, the Shuswap is Cob Central

By Larissa Lutjen Around 10,000 years ago, people began domesticating a type of grass similar to a wild grass called teosinte in what is now Mexico.

Other than its ability to 'pop' when heated the early grass may not have appeared promising but it was soon a staple food source from the Andes to Eastern North America.

Over thousands of years of cultivation, that wild grass yielded the summer treat that we now know as 'corn on the cob'.

There are several corn growers in the Chase and North Shuswap area. Chris and Sandie Piseky at the Spotted Moose farm in Celista planted a large field of corn this year which will be ready in August. They sell their produce at the Scotch Creek Farm and Craft Market and the Celista Hall Farmers' Market. You can also contact them through their Spotted Moose Farm website and facebook page.

Chase is well known for its corn farms and the annual community event, Cornstock, which had to be cancelled this summer. Pete Murray's Corn Farm has likewise long been a fixture of the Chase community.

After 40 years in the fields, this year Pete and Ray handed the corn side of their operation to former employees and brothers, Vincent and

Lewis Burkholder. Continuing with Pete Murray's practices, they are proud to be growing corn free of herbicides and pesticides. They will continue to sell corn at the Corn Stand on VLA road as was done in the past.

In addition, Vincent and Lewis are growing their own corn at Burkholder Brothers' Farm, along with a large range of market vegetables. They will be selling corn at local grocery stores, at the VLA stand, at the Chase Farmers' Market on Fridays and at the Celista Hall Farmers' Market on Wednesdays. They can be contacted at 250-319-3774.

Ollie Martins is also growing corn in Chase. His family operation goes by the name Garden Groove and his crop of organically grown corn will be ready later in the season this year. He will be selling at the Sorrento Farmers Market and at the Celista Hall Farmers' Market. He can be reached at 250-679-7692.

Finally, another certified organic corn producer in Chase is the Golden Ear's Farm. Tristan and Michelle Cavers are the third generation of Tristan's family to farm the land outside Chase.

They sell their produce at the Chase Farmer's Market and through their CSA boxes.

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By Ted Danyluk Meat Draw & 50/50 is happening at The Hub every Saturday from 3-5:00 p.m. all summer long. Come out, visit with family and friends in “Your Bubble” to help the North Shuswap Lions support community groups.

One of the many organizations that the Lions support through the weekly Meat & 50/50 Draws is Honour House & Honour Ranch. Both facilities are operated by the Honour House Society, a nonprofit organization that raises all of its operating costs through donations and fundraising. Honor House, located on a quiet tree lined street in New Westminster, is a refuge, a “home away from home” for members of our Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Services Personnel and their families to stay, completely free of charge, while they are receiving medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.

Honour Ranch is located 12 kilometers south of Ashcroft. It is the perfect setting for individuals and their families to learn healthy strategies to cope with operational stress injuries, such as PTSD. Other groups that are supported by this very popular weekly event are Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, Camp Grafton, Camp Winfield operated by the BC Lions Society

and the North Shuswap Health Centre Society.

The Club’s Community Gaming Grant, that is received from BC Gaming goes a long way to help these local groups; Shuswap Trail Alliance, Lakeview Community Association, Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue Society, North Shuswap Community Association, Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, North Shuswap Food Bank, North Shuswap Elementary School PAC, Shuswap Hospice Society as well as both the Royal Inland and Shuswap Hospital Foundations With no indication that large events will be permitted in the near future, the North Shuswap Lions have a few plans that are being worked on to generate much needed funds so we can continue to support local community projects. During these difficult times our Club maintains the philosophy put forward by Lions International “This is a time of great need, but we will overcome this together. For more than a century, Lions have taken on the greatest challenges facing humanity.

That is who we are, and what we do. “ We look forward to fulfilling our motto “We Serve” in the coming months here in the North Shuswap.

About 30 vintage and custom cars arrived at the Scotch Creek Hub on Saturday July 25th. Some of the drivers were locals but most drove from Kamloops, members of Pharoahs Car Club. Pictured in front is Al Christopherson’s 1949 Ford Coupe.

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area

By Denise Meier We hope everyone is finally enjoying the summer weather here on the North Shuswap. The sunshine feels good.

The Lakeview Community Centre is beginning to function in small increments.

Carmen’s fitness classes are up and running Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 am. The Arts Group is also meeting on Tuesdays at 10 am. The library is open Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm. COVID19 protocols as set out by the BC Health Department are in effect for all activities and are clearly posted and monitored by the people in charge.

In an effort to do some fundraising this summer with so many restrictions in place, the board is holding a Raffle – the draw to be made September 5th, 2020 at the Centre.

We are raffling an electric bike and a portable bar-b-q.

The tickets cost $10.00 each and 500 tickets are available.

All board members will have tickets on hand for sale, and please keep your eyes open at local stores for a table set up for tickets sales. If you prefer contactless tickets, please email us at lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com and your tickets can be mailed to you. You can also phone Marianne at 250-517-8365 or

Jim at 250-682-6235 for further information. Please help us make this raffle a success this summer, and we look forward to being able to do more social gatherings again when the pandemic is declared over.

Any changes to our status will be posted on the website.

At this time the LCCS would like to remind all 2019 members that their 2020 dues are due. We would also like to invite all Anglemont residents that currently are not members of the LCCS to consider helping us with our expenses by purchasing a membership for $20.00ea or $40.00 per family. You can find our membership form on our webpage @ https:// www.lakeviewcommunitycen tresociety.com/. Any help we can get to help us stay on top of our monthly bills is greatly appreciated. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued.

All donations can be made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com , or call 250682-6235 to make arrangements. With continued support from our community we will be able to continue to provide the functions that the LCCS has provided in the past.

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Letter to the Editor CSRD & Economic Development The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is in the process to form a committee of volunteers to help steer economic development in its territory. This is good. I suggest that there are several difficult matters that this committee must first address.

CSRD and its committee must first define economic development, ED, so that everyone is on the same wavelength. Each committee member will have a different view of what ED means.

Much more importantly, the committee will need to determine what the consensus for such is for a majority of the population.

Presumably, various ED scenarios will need to be developed/tested for public consultation, choice and prioritization. Some people will want to see fairly full services provided as found, say, in Chase or even in Salmon Arm. On the other

extreme, other folks may prefer to enjoy a more natural setting with limited services and low population growth.

There is a huge consensus on the North Shuswap that the main blockage for ED is … CSRD. A new committee must push CSRD to seriously resolve this issue, otherwise it will be wasting its time.

CSRD is aware that North Shuswap residents give it marks of no more than two out of ten for its service. No effort has been made to improve this situation or even to introduce performance measures.

Until the CSRD Board can perform its duty to cause dramatically improved service performance, a new ED committee will have its hands tied.

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Media Release Celista Estate Winery is producing some of Canada’s best wines. The winery has just won four medals in the All Canadian Wine Championships, including two double-gold medals, one each for Celista Cuvee and Marg’s Rose; a gold medal for Oak Barrel Foch Reserve; and, a bronze medal for Siegerrebe.

In an eleven-year period the winery has won over 100 medals. “we are overjoyed,” said Jake Ootes, who with his wife Margaret operate Celista Estate Winery. “We are so proud of our team -- vineyard workers, tasting room staff, outside sales reps and most of all our winemaker, Lee Holland. Lee has been our winemaker since start up. I am incredibly pleased for him. These awards are a testament to his incredible skill, and of course his firstclass palate.”

The All Canadian Wine Championships were held on July 25 in Niagara peninsula in Ontario. It is the oldest and one of the largest wine competitions in the country. Wines were blind tasted by eleven professional judges including wine journalists, wine makers, wine retailers and wine educators.

“We aspire to be better each year --refining the grape growing and the wine making process.” The winery is the most northern grape winery in North America. “We are located on a perfect site for grape growing -- a distinct bowl among distant mountains and the proximity of Shuswap Lake. Our terrior - air flow, soil, sun exposure, 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, in the interior of British Columba.

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Donkeys Missing Visitors

By Chris Harris Like so many local charities, the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge has had to adjust to meet the necessary safety protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of June, we realized we needed to remain closed to visitors and even volunteers to be sure onsite staff and management were safe and could continue to provide proper care for the donkeys.

This meant revenue from our summer visitors would not be there to carry us through the Fall and Winter seasons.

Last month the donkeys and mules went out for the very first time onto new pastures constructed with funding from our Green Pastures Project, made possible by our dedicated donors and grants from BC Gaming, the Shuswap Community Foundation and SASCU Credit Union.

We have also seen a marked increase in requests for

senior donkeys to be accepted by the Refuge. Elderly owners are needing to move from their rural settings to homes that do not accommodate donkeys.

Our New Raffle launches August 5. Tickets through our webstore or call (250)6792778. First Prize is a Private Tour of the Refuge for Two Adults hosted by Rob and Shirley, the Refuge founders.

Second prize is a handmade quilt and third is a handmade donkey weathervane. Proceeds will help cover the costs of shavings for winter bedding.

Our Senior Barn and Infirmary Capital Project will commence within the next month to ensure we have room for senior donkeys needing a forever home. Fundraising is underway with a target to raise $100,000.

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By Elena Markin On July 25, 2020 with Covid restrictions and social-distancing in place, David Lepsoe met a small VIP group of attendees at the Scatchard Mountain trailhead next to the Chase cemetery.

Among the guests were MLA Todd Stone, Phil McIntyre-Paul from the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shelley Witzky (Adams Lake Indian Band), Fred Torbohm (Village of Chase) and other important members of the community in Chase and the area.

Before starting the hike, Shelley Witzky said a traditional Secwepemc prayer welcoming the group.

Everyone followed David up the existing Scatchard Mountain trail to the new Rocky Road trail. David explained that the Rocky Road Trail is only a temporary name, until it receives its official Secwepemc name – honouring the Secwepemc heritage and the land. Shelley confirmed that the new Secwepemc name will be unveiled soon.

Afterwards the group continued back on the Scatchard trail, to the viewpoint overlooking Chase, eating Saskatoons along the way. The next stop on the hike was the new proposed Odin’s lookout,

where one will have wonderful views of the Little Shuswap Lake and Chase Creek, including the Bighorn sheep. As the group started going down to the Second Falls on Chase Creek people discussed sustainable trail design that will help to guide assessment and planning of new proposed hiking trails by the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

Residents of the Shuswap, as well as tourists have always liked hiking and biking the trails in the area. Being a long -term supporter and member of the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Chase’ local historian David Lepsoe has been involved in advocating, building and improving the trails for over 10 years now.

The $7,500 for the planning of the newly proposed trails were provided by: David Lepsoe, Chase Lions Club, The Rotary Club of Chase, Sunshore Golf Course, the Village of Chase and the Province of British Columbia. Representatives from almost all of the sponsors were on the hike.

David Lepsoe would like to thank Elite Events BC for coordinating this event. As well all the attendees. He is looking forward to see everyone on the trails.

Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club

By Club Directors encourage you to get involved.

We know it is a long way before we As you know, we are 100% volunteer see the snow (thank goodbased and many of us have been ness!) however, we want to involved in the bulk of the work reach out with a few imfor many years. A true labor of portant updates for your LOVE of course! However, information and considhelp is needed. eration.

There are many ways to As with many things, get involved – from taking on our 2019/2020 season a task or a project to jumping in came to an abrupt end and and joining the Board of Direcwe were unable to have our tors. Some of the work we need help Annual General Meeting. We will likely with includes: have the AGM in October to meet BC (Continued on page 49) Societies requirements and we strongly

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Administrative, Communications/ Public Relations, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Trail Maintenance/ Grooming, Social/Event Planning and Leadership and Co-ordination.

Please consider contacting us to discuss how you can help for one hour, one day, one season; the strong and vibrant future of the Club depends on it!

The Club has been actively fundraising to support our current and future Grooming Equipment needs. We are so grateful for all the generous local support we continue to receive.

We are working hard to continuously provide an incredible and safe experience for our members and visitors - the ability to purchase new equipment is critical to our mission.

Our fund raising strategy for 2019/2020 included applying for a B.C. Capital Projects Grant and we are in the process of doing that now.

Fingers crossed!

30th Anniversary & Name Change - In August 1990, the Skmana Ski Society was officially formed. The club was active for several years before that.

Ideas on how to honour and celebrate our history would be most welcome. Any writers/historians out there willing/able to write up our history? Maybe a series of articles in the local newspapers (Sunflower/ Scoop/Kicker)??

Although we have been including ‘snowshoeing’ in our club name for a few years, in July 2020 we officially became the Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club.

Membership - We need to grow our membership numbers. We have lots of ‘day use’ visitors and that definitely brings in as much or more money than paid members. The problem is that many ‘funders’ want to know how many members and what communities are being served by the Club.

Do you have any ideas on how to grow our membership? Want to help? Contact us please.

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What's Sprouting Up in the Garden?

By Rachelle Horvath Horvath’s Herb & Friendship Garden When we think of flowers we think of landscaping, décor, decoration, perhaps celebration and of course love.

Flowers have a space in the garden and on the dinner table. Have you ever thought of incorporating them into your kitchen or wellness chest?

The number of edible flowers is incredible as well as the number of uses. First, there are a few things that are important when harvesting flowers for consumption.

Only consume flowers when you are positive that they are edible. Some flowers look REMARKABLY similar. Be sure to have a positive ID first.

Only eat flowers that were grown organically. Many plants you purchase from retailers have been sprayed with pesticides.

Be adventurous and pick a basket full of flowers for your next gathering. Add them to salads, battered and candied, expand your taste bids.

Nasturtiums. All parts of a nasturtium are edible: petals, leaves, and seeds. They have a peppery, spicy flavor, a cross between watercress and a radish. The seeds are used to make capers.

Roses offer a sweet flavor with a slight spice. The inten-

sity of flavor will depend on type, color, and soil conditions. The darker the petals, the more pronounced the flavor. All roses are edible.

Calendula, known as “poor man’s saffron,” flavor ranges from spicy to bitter and tangy to peppery. Calendula’s color can vary greatly in a diverse range of yellows and oranges and the petals add a yellow tint to food and a saffron-like flavor.

Viola brings a floral bouquet and a hint of vanilla.

This flower is wonderful to use in decorating and candy making.

Chive flowers are a welcomed addition to any salad or vinaigrette. The garlicy chive taste is milder than the green foliage.

I mentioned the wellness chest. Dr. Edward Bach and the Bach flower system. Dr. Bach discovered in certain flowers vibrations specifically adapted to re-establish equilibrium. For every emotion and characteristic there is a corresponding flower. Bach believed that healing negative emotions helps the body heal itself. His system contains 38 remedies that each address a specific negative emotion.

The emotions are grouped into seven broad psychological causes of illness: Fear, Uncertainty, Lack of interest (Continued on page 51)

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in present circumstances, Loneliness, Oversensitivity to influences and ideas, Sadness or despair, Cares for others at the expense of self.

Some of the practical uses for Bach flower essence include teething, weaning, tantrums, fear, nightmares, and hyperactivity. Human beings are not the only ones who benefit from Bach Remedies. Bach flower essence can be used on dogs, cats, and other pets. Now just where would one be able to get information on this wonderful wellness chest addition? Well right here on the North Shuswap of course at Medicine Mountain Lodge Apothecary. Pop in and say Hi to Terry, she will be able to assist you in your flower essence needs.

There are many good information books as well like Bach Flower Remedies for Children, A Parents Guide by Barbara Mazzarella

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School News on the highway in Celista

We are still only able to view the church from the outside, but…..

Check our bulletin boards, or visit our website: www.stdavidschurch.info

By Jan Penner I hope that this finds everyone relaxing and recharging, while remembering that learning and physical activity need to be a part of each day.

Local weather has been much cooler and wetter than we usually experience, but it has still been possible to get some fresh air and experience movement outside most days. The North Shuswap offers some great hiking/biking/ walking trails that allow for social distancing and some fantastic views.

Our own backyards are great spaces for family fun, be it playing games such as badminton and crochet, or exploring yoga, dance and sprints. Any physical activity fills the bill.

Learning takes place in everything we do. Everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning and gardening all involve problem solving, math and reading.

The same can be said of curling up with a good book or playing card and board games. And, with strict limits on play and viewing time, games, programs and movies involving screen time can also

contribute to learning and fun. Doing any activity as a family encourages team work, mentoring and, of course, the value of learning and how to set and accomplish a goal.

For more summer fun ideas, visit the BC Summer Reading Club website.

This program is sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association. For more information, check the website or inquire at a local branch of the Okanagan Regional Library system.

At this time, in-class instruction is scheduled to resume in September. What the format will be is yet to be determined. Currently, District 83 expects to make decisions regarding the September return sometime in mid-August. While we are all looking forward to a return to classes, decisions will be made in accordance with maintaining a physical space that ensures a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. Check with the website at sd83.bc.ca for information and updates.

Be safe, Be responsible, Be caring and Enjoy the rest of your summer!

We pray for the health and safety of the community; and invite you to contact us with requests for prayer or assistance. worship@stdavidschurch.info phone: 955-6467 or 955-8129

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FEATURE ARTIST – LENA WHITTAKER Lena Whittaker has always been interested in art but didn't find her direction until three years ago, when she picked up a brush and started experimenting.

Her brother is a realism artist and her mom dabbles at it but "Mum has it in her for sure," so when Lena tried to paint about 25 years ago, she felt intimidated and felt she couldn't draw it like she thought it should be, so she just dropped it.

In September 2017, Lena saw a painting done by Jackson Pollock. It was quite abstract, but more than that it just really struck her, so she looked him up.

"They call it abstract expressionism where you have absolutely no idea what even the first stroke is going to be when you sit down to paint and you don't know what will be created until it's complete.

So, I thought I would like to give that a try."

Lena's mom gave her some canvas, a friend had given her some dollar store paints and her husband, Rick, was very encouraging. "I sat down and tried every colour and every brush and every stoke I could possibly think of on my first one."

She needed to know what everything was going to do. Her dear friend, Jan Kudelka bought that first piece, encouraging Lena. "That Jan could see something in my art, which would develop and grow with nourishment over time, gave me a new view of my art."

Jan acquired several pieces for herself, family and friends, sharing them to view at her 'Jewel Box Studio' space in Magna Bay. When Lena finished her second painting, Barry Tannock purchased it, as a gift for his daughter, encouraging her to continue. Encouragement is why I started and why I keep going. Since then I have needed to paint as often as I can". Whenever Lena has some spare time, especially in this last year, she can be found working on her art.

"I'm what they call an outsider artist I

guess." Lena is self taught, having taken no formal art training.

"Painting is quite relaxing, a form of freedom, I find." She likes to get some colour on a piece and look at it from different angles and then bring out whatever it is she's seeing - people, buildings or something in nature.

Sometimes she sees what it is going to be early in the process but on others, she has no idea what it is going to be until it is almost finished.

She likes to paint people, they come out in the work. "Such a variety, there's never two people the same."

Art sometimes comes from vibrations the universe gives off and you keep going with it. "I find that when I do start to fight it and try do something other than being free about it, sometimes it just doesn't work the same." She doesn't often title her work because instead of them concentrating on the title and trying to see that in it, she likes to know what other people see in her work.

Along with canvas, she has painted on other objects, including furniture, then sealing it so you can sit on the stool or use the coffee table. She recently discovered how she enjoys the feel of painting on jean denim. She is planning to put some of them in shadow boxes and Rick is helping build the framed boxes. Denim is inexpensive and fun to work with, she said, and people can stretch them into a frame or attach them to a purse or pillow or patch a jacket.

Until she found expressionism art, Lena satisfied her inner artist through photography and videography. Along

with doing videos for the North Shuswap coffee houses over the years, she and Rick have done videos for the Pig and Whistles for the last four times, the Lakeview Entertainers and the North Shuswap Players.

She also has taken up the mandolin and practices a little each day. She had a two-hour lesson with Kelly Hopkin a few years back. Then after a Nimble Fingers beginner mandolin workshop and a friend who talked to her at length about music theory, she has been learning on her own since then. She has written poetry over the years and is working on putting some of them together with her music.

With many events cancelled this year, she hasn't been setting up to sell her art. She had been really looking forward to Friday Night Live. Lena did teach an art class at Lakeview Centre a couple of years ago and is considering a small class outside in her yard.

Along with her own Facebook page showing her art, www.facebook.com/ lena.whittaker, she has started a new Facebook page, Shuswap ART MART View-Show-Sell for Local Artists, to give Shuswap artists an opportunity to share their work on one site and give people the opportunity to view or purchase local work and contact the artist. Lena invites Shuswap artists to join in and will display their work on the main cover photo for a time.

Lena and Rick have been living on the Shuswap since 2009, after moving here from Alberta. It felt like home the first time they crossed the bridge at Revelstoke and entered the Shuswap and every time they have to go away, they get that same feeling of home when they get back.

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• Thursdays - House Band, Stiff Whiskers • Fridays - 7th - Henry Small Band, 21st - Blue Woods Band, 28th Neon Brown.

• Saturdays - 1st - Angie Heinze Band, 8th - Paisley Groove, 15th - Serious Dogs, 29th - Evan & Jon’s Band.

• Stand Up Comedy Show - Aug 14, The Hub. FMI and to purchase tickets 250-955-2002 see ad page 39 • Magda’s Odyssey Book Launch - Aug 14, 3pm to 6pm. Celista Estate Winery. Meet Local Author Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski. To register call 250955-6308 or email deannabkawatski@gmail.com.

COVID regulations in place, maximum 50 ppl. See ad page 47 • Drag Queen Show - Aug 22, The Hub. FMI and to purchase tickets 250-955-2002 see ad page 39 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 - Every Saturday, 3-5pm at the Hub. Visit with family and friends in “Your Bubble” and help Lions support community groups.

• Lakeview Community Centre - Exercise Classes.

Tues. & Fri., 9am. Bring towels, water bottle, mats and hand weights. Arts Group meeting on Tuesdays at 10 am. Library open Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm. FMI 250-682-6235.

• Lakeview Centre Raffle - Electric bike and a portable BBQ. Tickets at 250-682-6235..Email lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com or from any board member.

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Starts at 5pm, followed by dinner. Senior Men’s Tues. & Wed. tee-off at 8:30 am. FMI 250-955-2323 • Ladies Golf - Tues. & Thurs. at 9am. FMI 250955-2323 • Doctors in the Clinic - Call the Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or follow northshuswaphealth Facebook page for updates and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. See ad page 28 • Shuswap Better at Home - help for seniors living independently. Assistance or info, contact Central Intake. 250-253-2749 or sbahintake@outlook.com.

See ad page 25 CHASE • Chase Library - Summer reading programs for children, teens and adults. Also offering online events. FMI (250)679-3331 Email: chalib@tnrd.ca • Attention all Snowbirds - Are you looking for something to do this winter? Curling is a fun, social sport that anyone can learn & do. FMI about Chase Curling Club, contact Jan 250-679-4471 or janinchase@cablelan.net SOUTH SHUSWAP • Copper Island Health Clinic - Call 250-675-3661 or www.sshss.ca for updated information. Copper Island Wellness Centre, Blind Bay Marketplace • Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Doctor avail. Jul 6 to Aug 20. For an appt 250803-5251.

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• South Shuswap Library - Register for the BC Summer Reading Club at www.bcsrc.ca. Information on ORL website. SRC Medals will be available for pickup at the Library from Aug 15-

Sept 15. Free online events. Register at www.orl.bc.ca to be a part of these awesome events! The Library is now open for “Browse and Borrow” service and the computers are available. Hand sanitizing and please wear a mask if you have one.

SALMON ARM • Art Gallery Exhibition - “The Forcast” - Opens Fri. Aug. 14, 6pm until October 10 at Salmon Arm Art Gallery. The exhibition features eight local artists who are interpreting evidence of climate change through photography and mixed media. Gallery hours are Tues to Sat. 11am to 4pm. www.salmonarmartscentre.ca • Salty Dog Virtual Series - Aug 1 - 31 & Sept 1 30. Registration is FREE and will include prizing for three categories (1, 3 or 5 laps) FMI go to https:// zone4.ca/event/2020/3D5C52A0/ • Roots & Blues Online Festival - Aug 14 - 15, 7 9pm. The online festival experience will present programming utilizing new material shot specifically for the virtual festival broadcast, new to the ROOTSandBLUES audiences, alongside previous year’s archival footage. FMI https:// www.rootsandblues.ca/ FARMERS MARKETS • Celista Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm, North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. See ad page 36 • Chase Farm & Craft Market - Fridays, 10am to 2pm, next to Safety Mart Foods • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays 9:30am to 1:30pm, behind The Hub. See ad page 36 • Sorrento Village Farmers Market - Saturdays 8am to noon, Sorrento Shoppers Plaza

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

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

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INGREDIENTS • • • • •

18 small lamb rib chops, frenched Salt 1/4 cup all-purpose white flour 4 eggs, beaten 3 cups breadcrumbs made from stale Italian bread

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Extra virgin olive oil for frying 6 slices prosciutto, cut each into 3 pieces 18 slices bocconcini, 1/2 inch thick 3 Tbsp salted butter

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1. Wrap the chops in plastic wrap and pound them lightly.

2. Season them with salt, dredge them in the flour, dip them in the egg and then coat them in the breadcrumbs.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a sauté pan and brown the chops in batches until they’re a light golden colour. Once they’re brown on both sides, place the chops on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange a piece of prosciutto and a slice of bocconcini on top of each chop. Bake until the bocconcini melts, 6 to 8 minutes.

4. Remove the chops from the oven and top each one with 1/2 tsp salted butter for added richness before serving.

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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 (plus tax).

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

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Foundations Framing Finishing Renovations

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bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com WE WILL HELP KEEP YOU A-FLOAT NEW WOOD DOCKS OR USED DOCKS

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truck mount carpet cleaning, quality home renovations & repairs

Bryan Wagar

250-517-8172

Reading Tutoring Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

Linda Rightmire

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor

250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

Custom Sawmilling, High Mountain Farm. Fir and cedar products. beams 6x6, 8x8, bevel siding, board & batton, channel, fascia etc. Firewood available for pickup.

Dwayn 250-955-2415 highmountainfarm@gmail.com

For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195

Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage.

Call: 250-835-4224 cell: 250-852-2900 or email: shipshapeshelter@hotmail.com for special introductory rates.

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

♦ Interior & Exterior Painting

Serving the North Shuswap

Over 30 years Experience

YOGA & MORE Outdoor Location’s Lee Creek 250-679-4411

♦ Cedar Hedge Maintenance & Pruning

LifeForceEnergy.net

QUALITY WORK & RELIABLE

MOSS REMOVAL

Serving the Shuswap & Area

Free Professional Quotes

250-852-2298

Home Insurance Requires Moss Removal WITHOUT DAMAGING SHINGLES

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

Moss roots DESTROY shingles

Looks New Again!

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

Online Lessons Now Available

Terry

1- 403-978-3508

Life Force Experiential Activities

Helga Terwoort

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

A NGLEMONT CARPET CLEANING ASSURED QUALITY GENERAL CONTRACTING N ORTH SHUSWAP JUNK REMOVAL

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Repairs & Maintenance of Docks

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Robs Helping Hands Laborer: Painter Jack of All Trades call Rob 250-517-9324

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Brush with Greatness

250-955-2500 250-318-2890 • • • •

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(AACI, CRP)

Shuswap Piano Tuning, Restoration & Grand Piano Consultation call or text 250-517-7717

250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca Serving the area since 1981 References available

250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

778-257-0572

Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails

At the Centre in Scotch Creek

250-320-4050

Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area

24 HOUR SERVICE

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REASONABLY PRICED Road building — land clearing CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

Call Dorhn 250-212-8638

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Certified Faller • Selective Logging Tree & Limb Clean-up • Site-Prep • Excavating Bulldozing • Trucking & Gravel Products

250-679-8904

8774 Holding Rd, Chase

We Sell A Little Bit of Everything • LIQUOR • FISHING TACKLE & LICENSES • GROCERIES • HUNTING LICENSES 9am-9pm Sun 10am-8pm

Interior Mobile Marine Detailers

NEED A TRIM?

By Sam’s Mulchers

John Deer Tractor with mulch kit at your service!

CALL BRIAN 250-299-3057

LEE CREEK

Leave your Fur-Babe with us in our loving home to ensure PEACE OF MIND

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while at work or at play • Daily and weekly spots • Prefer smaller breeds

With 40 Antioxidants If there ever is a time for

MORINGA it is right now!

Find out more about this amazing seed Google ‘Benefits of Moringa Seed’ Great for smoothies or just chew.

1 month supply only $10 Call Clint 250-515-1959 or email clintm@live.ca

Limited spaces available

Call or Text Debbie

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Is your mess Overtaking you?

Do you need to declutter your home or property and not sure where to start?

Let me help you out!

Give Rita a call at

Deliveries Available North Shuswap and Area Call / text

250-318-4452 Local Storyteller

Wilf Bennett is now selling his Book

250-515-6068 $18 consultation fee

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR / HULL Cut ♦ Polish ♦ Wax ♦ Buff Cleaning & UV Vinyl Treatment Clean Dirt & Mildew from Canvas 250-320-0899

Dave Jones Painting Service

Drywall (New & Repairs) Paint Ceiling Repair Stain removal

Workmanship 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

604-842-4375 Scotch Creek

20 years experience North Shore Odd Jobs Do you have Odd Jobs that need to be done? Semi-Retired Gentleman with Hands to Help.

Rates Negotiable.

Eugene 780-268-5477

FOR SALE for sale at

Willows Natural Foods in Chase and Hidden Gems Bookstore in Salmon Arm

ORDER YOURS TODAY! Contact Margaret at 250-679-2334 or Ma.needham49@gmail.com North Shuswap First Responders Sundrop Cottage Fibres.

Multi-layer cloth masks available.

Sizes from 3 year old to adult.

Celista 250-319-0593

MXZ Cadillac supercharged 6.2 L LSA 555 engine, only 198 hours Original owner, dealer serviced Covered winter storage New Malview console gel coat unique color combination silver/black/ white $94,500.00 Contact Preston at 403-617-0000

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MOVING SALE

WANTED

Moving Sale 2940 Mabry Rdth Lee Creek. Friday August 14 Saturday August 15th 9-3. Queen, double bed mattresses, sofacouch, wing back chair, couch, dressers, cabinets, filing cabinet, pictures frames, antique bridge lamp, and more

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

Moving Sale August 8 & 9, 10am - 4pm #21, 312 Arbutus Street, Chase, BC

Wanted free clean fill for driveway in Anglemont. Please contact John at 780-220-4703

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RENTALS HELP WANTED RESORT HELP WANTED

Competitive Wages CLEANERS NEEDED

Par t time Saturdays plus

occasional weekday

Equipment & supplies provided

Moorage slip at Anglemont (Sept Only) Marina slip size is 25 foot Call or Text for price 604-341-1395 Only one luxury RV campsite 33ft pushout with full hook-ups.

Eagle Bay on very private 11 acres. Fully treed, close to beaches and boat launch. $120. per night. Barb 250-215-9382

The family of Dianne Etcheverry, nee Comesotti, wishes to let neighbours and friends on the North and South Shuswap know that Dianne passed away unexpectedly in May 2020.

Dianne leaves behind her husband, Simeon of 39 years; her twin sister, Denise (Donn) Comba; her brother, Leo Comesotti; brother in law, Lou (Betty); loving extended family and dear friends.

Dianne cherished the many years she and Sim spent at their home in Magna Bay and will both be remembered for serving their community with a loyal, generous spirit.

The family hopes to have a memorial at a future date to honour Dianne.

VACATION RENTALS

We appreciate reliability & quality results.

Energetic retired adults welcome!

Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080

Scotch Creek Cottages

Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca

Help wanted: Someone to grind or chew hay for horse with bad teeth.

Wanted Home Support Worker Daytime, Several Days Per Week Located in Celista.

Support for elderly lady

(Must Have Experience) Contact 250-803-8140 or email jamaroh@telus.net

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

Blake Elliott Frisby was born in Vancouver, BC, on March 27, 1937 and passed away in West Kelowna, BC, on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Daem (Ted), daughter Lerae Gidyk (Brian), sons Michael and Tom (Ruth); his eight grandchildren, Shale, Erik, Faith, Reid, Hunter, Kaitlyn, Gareth and Sam; and many more extended family members.

Blake attended Lord Byng High School where he was active in track, rugby and student counsel.

As a young man he revelled in his summer jobs as a fishing boat cook and surveyor. Blake earned a B.Ed and MBA from UBC. Blake’s first job was teaching at Burnaby South High School. He later held management roles at BCIT, University of Calgary, and Selkirk College. He returned to teaching to end his career in Grand Forks, BC. After retiring to his summer home on the North Shuswap, Blake continued to devote more time to his pruning and landscaping hobbies.

The family wishes to thank Terry Sankey; Blake’s lifelong friend and constant companion over the last several years and the nurses and care providers at The Village at Smith Creek.

A celebration of life will be postponed until the current circumstances allow.

For information and/or to offer condolences, email blakefrisbymemorial@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health.

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OBITUARIES

It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of Jim Carter. Jim is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 59 years, Elaine. He is also survived by his daughter, Brenda (Kipp) and son, Jim (Andy), sister Diane, and extended family.

Dad had a zest for life. A love of animals, motorcycles and the outdoors fed his passion for adventure and his mechanical ability fueled his enthusiasm for restoring vintage motorcycles. A stint in the hospital for 4 years, when he was a young boy, only made him more determined to chase his dreams of riding. He went on to compete in road racing and dirt flat tracking, at race tracks in Canada and the US. Jim and Elaine started an excavating company in Port Coquitlam and shortly after the company and the family moved to the North Shuswap where Dad and Mom spent 46 wonderful years. Many people will remember Jim from Gem gravel, and his shiny red Mack dump truck. After suffering a stroke, the hard decision was made to leave the house and property, he built with Elaine, and move to Salmon Arm in the fall of 2018.

Dad was always determined and sported a smile upon his face no matter what. He was fun loving with an infectious laugh and will be missed greatly by many people.

No service is offered by Dad’s wishes.

Feb 8,1957 July 6, 2020 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Father , brother, brother in law, uncle, grandpa ( Pop), husband, son and faithful friend to many, including his beloved shadow Stanley.

Ray will forever be remembered as a gentle loving man, who gave the greatest hugs, had the kindest heart and for his infectious smile.

His untimely passing has left us heartbroken and leaves a void in our family that will never be filled.

The entire Downer family thanks you for your condolences and kind thoughts.

In lieu of any offerings we ask that a donation be made to the Salmon Arm branch of the BCSPCA.

There will be no service, at this time.

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

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff.. mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club…Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre ♦Hall Bookings ..Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235 NS Community Association.. Pat Bauer 250-955-6463 ♦Hall Bookings – Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson – 250-517-9578 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Colton Barker 250-253-2020 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833- 5955 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949 NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society - Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400

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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, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation..

Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Notch Hill Cemetery Society - Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library..

North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 School District # 83 Trustee Marty Gibbons mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-3074360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. Email: skiskmana@gmail.com / Web: ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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BRENTWOOD PATIO COVERS Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and the Shuswap

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

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