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Festive Cheer at Crannog! sustainable operation at their location on By Dawn Clarke Crannog Ales, located in Sorrento, has Elson Road, and they still voice some conreason to ‘raise a glass’ and look forward cern regarding the unethical and unecoto the Christmas season and beyond, fol- logical activity that may be possible on lowing a recent ruling from the Provincial BC ALR land. They are maintaining a Government. Not only has the Agriculconversation with the ALR regarding their ture Land Commission ‘grandfathered in’ concerns, however, they are satisfied with the brewery, but the new regulation has all the ‘rubber stamping’ of their activities. producers in the AL Reserve operating Production at Crannog is always busy, under the same rules, brewers, mead mak- however, with Christmas on the horizon ers or distillers. To qualify as an ALR the brewing of a batch of the ever popular approved activity, the ‘Old Puddin’ Head’ is regulation now allows a in full swing. Usualproducer to either grow ly sold out in 3-4 50% of the primary onweeks, the winter site product used in their warmer, flavoured alcohol manufacture, or with mace, coriander to enter a contract with and bitter orange another BC farm to prorind, is a dark ale duce and supply 50% of with a 7.5% alcohol that product. content. This seasonBrian MacIsaac, coal brew is widely reowner and alesmith of garded as an excellent Crannog, is delighted beer for the festive that their facility has now season and anticipatbeen grandfathered, ed by their restaurant however, he still has partners and consumsome concerns regarding ers alike. the protection of BC Rebecca and Brifarmland. Brian and an work closely with Photo: Brian MacIsaac [left] and Rebecca Rebecca Kneen, owners restaurants and have Kneen, co-owners at Crannog Brewery of Crannog, run a totally with Oliver Glaesar of Boundary Brewing, developed many good Kelowna during their cooperation brewing (Continued on page 3) certified organic and
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relationships with chefs and culinary experts. They frequently offer training on food pairing, recipe suggestions and menu advice. They also work closely with Ed Walker, Chef Instructor, TRU Culinary Arts Department, a founder of the BC Farm to Chef movement. Students visit Crannog, not only to view the workings of the certified organic production process, but to learn how quality beers can enhance their cooking expertise. Heading back to the university with supplies of organic vegetables grown on the farm and, the most enjoyable part, memories of tasting the excellent beers, has ensured good ties with current chefs and those in training. Working with culinary professionals has been a key area of growth for Crannog and their food and beer knowledge invaluable in food pairing and cooking with beer. Most people are familiar with choosing the best wine to accompany specific food but the choice of the right beer is not something we are necessarily familiar with. There are six main beer flavour categories (Crisp and Clean, Malty and Sweet, Dark & Roasty, Hoppy & Bitter, Fruity and Spicy and Sour, Tart and Funky). A conversation with Brian highlights his ability as a beer tasting expert, with an ability to taste every aspect of a beer down to the type of hop used and in
many cases even the colour of the bottle used! Crannog grows over 17 different hops on their farm and with the addition of malted barley, provides the consumer with a fine choice of taste and drinking pleasure. To further enhance their product range, Crannog works closely with other organic, and ethical, breweries across Canada and has jointly produced beers with breweries in Ontario [Beaus], Vancouver [Storm], Cape Breton [Big Spruce] to name a few. In November they welcomed Oliver Glaeser, the alesmith of Boundary Brewing in Kelowna, and the cooperation brewing has resulted in a ‘Not for Fascists’ brown ale, offering a rich nutty brown taste. With Christmas fast approaching, perhaps we should all consider a fine glass of beer instead of wine? Crannog suggests a glass of their smooth and rich Gael’s Blood Potato Ale, an Irish red ale made with organic potatoes for a rich malty flavour, to accompany your turkey dinner. The Old Puddin’ Head winter ale is an ideal compliment for those seasonal desserts. Growlers of their fine beers are available at their brewery on Elson Road Sorrento, local Farmer’s Markets, or try one when next eating at restaurants in our area. Cheers!!
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All Aboard The 19th Annual CP Holiday Train! By Dawn Clarke The CP Holiday Train program, launched in 1999, is on its way to our community arriving at Notch Hill Station on Thursday, December 14th at 9:30 pm. The train will visit a total of 171 communities across Canada to bring holiday cheer to everyone who visits. Since its inception in 1999, the cross-Canada event has raised more than $13 million and four million pounds of food for local food banks. The entertainment will start at
9.45pm lead by Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Band who will play countrytinged tunes that bring a flavour of Doyle’s favourite artists, from John Mellencamp to the Payolas. Alan and his band will be ‘riding the rails’ between Calgary and Vancouver so be sure to be at Notch Hill for our own South Shuswap performance. The 2017 edition of the train will bring to a close CP’s Canada 150 celebrations, and will feature the Spirit of Tomorrow Car, that was part of the Canada 150 train this past summer.
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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD
Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810
New Plan for Parks in Area C After a very extensive engagement process that included 275 telephone interviews of full-time residents and recreational property owners, 6 open houses, input from 3 sounding boards, interviews with stakeholder groups, 5 meetings with First Nations, and numerous sessions with the Area C Parks Advisory Committee, the new Area C Parks Plan is now completed. Plan development included an inventory of existing parks, trails and the recreational facilities, identification of key issues, opportunities and constraints, identification of community values, interests and trends, expression of a shared vision and guiding principles, recommendations to guide improvements, and an implementation plan outlining priorities and funding strategies for the next 10 years. The guiding principles for the new parks plans are to: • Provide parks, recreation and trail opportunities that are accessible and affordable to people of all ages and abilities • Develop parks and recreation facilities that enhance individual health, family and community well-being • Develop and operate parks and facilities that encourage volunteerism, partnerships and inter-agency cooperation • Foster opportunities that celebrate the history and culture of the area and its people • Create opportunities to promote physical activity, exposure to nature and social interactions • Develop and promote connections between parks and recreation amenities through walkways, trails and greenways • Respect, protect and celebrate the environment • Encourage opportunities for environmental stewardship, protection and education • Utilize parks to attract visitors, encourage tourism, and stim-
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ulate the economy Foster opportunities for community participation in cultural, music and art events • Ensure meaningful community consultation with the public, stakeholders and First Nations The new parks plan makes a number of area-specific recommendations for new parks and improvements over the next 10 years, and implementation of these will be guided by budgets and priorities over that time period. In addition to specific projects identified for each community, a number of general park recommendations were made and these are to: • Increase the number of park benches, walking paths and shade trees • Install outdoor exercise-fitness equipment in parks and adjacent to community centres • Work with provincial agencies and local clubs to conduct an environmental scoping of species and habitats at risk to determine if further conservation actions are warranted • Consider implementing a Canada Goose control program • Add First Nations names and text to signage in parks • Continue to work with Shuswap Tourism on the kiosk program • Implement a seasonal interpretive program on the history and environment in Area C The general recommendations for trails are to: • Undertake an Active Transportation Plan • Undertake a feasibility study for a major destination trail • Continue work on a detailed planning process for a blueways initiative and park infrastructure with the Shuswap Trail Alliance • Work with the Switzmalph Cultural Society to develop interpretive signage • Install trail etiquette signage to promote multiuse of trails Unfortunately, all of the exciting details in the new Area C Parks Plan cannot be covered here in adequate detail. I would encourage everyone to access the parks plan on the CSRD website to learn about the recommendations for new projects in your area. I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the Area C Parks Advisory Committee for their dedication and involvement throughout this process. This committee includes Shirley Bates, David Barton, Nicole Jeans-Williams, Elise Menard Jonker, Carmen Massey, Jack McInally, and Heather O’Brien. •
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A Productive Year for the South Shuswap Chamber Submitted by Karen Brown, Executive Director This being the last issue of The Scoop for the year, the South Shuswap Chamber would like to share some of its accomplishments and how the Board of Directors collectively works hard to represent the businesses and non-profits of the area. Chamber Executive Director Karen Brown continues to serve as ViceChair of the CSRD Economic Development Advisory Committee. She also serves as a Board Member of the CSRD Tourism Advisory Committee and lent many hours to an Area C Governance Study in 2017. Chamber President Mark Lane continues to serve as Vice-Chair of the CSRD Tourism Advisory Committee and is instrumental in chairing the Tourism Kiosk initiative that saw six new self-serve Visitor Information Service
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kiosks constructed in the South Shuswap. The Chamber received a further grant from the CSRD to erect another five kiosks in Area C and is also collaborating with Area F to jointly construct a kiosk at the Squilax Gas Station, a kiosk that will serve both sides of the lake. The South Shuswap Chamber Board interacts frequently with many levels of government, having regular meetings with CSRD Area Director Paul Demenok and MLA Greg Kyllo. Karen Brown meets twice a year with the CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce Val Litwin. Karen just returned from a two day conference in Victoria where she met with the Destination BC team including CEO Marsha Walden. Other reps from around the province were in attendance to share visitor information
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service experiences and to strategize as we look to information delivery in the future. Many of our directors served on various committees: Area C Governance Study, Marina Collaboration, Labour Market Study and the area’s Economic Development Strategy. As the Chamber turns its sights to 2018, the Board will be working hard on mentorship and labour market issues, helping to implement the new Economic Development and Tourism Strategies for the region and will keep businesses and the public apprised of any new developments with respect to governance, liquid waste management and building permits. On behalf of the Board of Directors: Cal Cosh, Lynn Ewart, Dustin Harasym, Mark Lane, Brad Long, Steve McLean, Craig Russenholt, Karen Walters, Jordie Wiens and Executive Director Karen Brown, the Chamber wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season and a prosperous 2018. If you are interested in becoming a South Shuswap Chamber member, please contact Karen at the Chamber office: 250.515.0002 or by email: manager@southshuswapchamber.com.
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Granting Workshop for Local Non-Profit Society and Associations By Dawn Clarke A recent workshop, hosted by Area C Director Paul Demenok and Karen Brown of the Arts Council for the South Shuswap, attracted a significant number of attendees from local societies and associations. Attendees were not only able to ascertain details and deadlines regarding the application for CSRD Grants-in-Aid 2018, but also benefitted from a presentation given by the Shuswap Community Foundation regarding Endowment Funds. Following a welcome and update on requirements for grant requests by Paul Demenok, associations and societies attending provided details of major events planned in 2018, with a view to the production of the 2018 Community Calendar. In addition, the benefit of improved communication and collaboration amongst non-profits was discussed, and ideas from ‘the floor’ were noted by Karen Brown, for future development. A short presentation was given by representatives of the Shuswap Community Foundation, who explained the benefits of non-profits in creating endowment funds. Established in 1994, the Foundation was officially launched in 1995. Over
the last 20 years, Shuswap residents have donated generously to the Foundation and the ‘Capital Account’ has grown from less than $200, from the original District grant, to over $8 million. Earnings from the annual investment income are disbursed to support activities of non-profit groups operating in the Shuswap area and the SCF representatives were keen to educate meeting attendees on investing and accessing this support. Over $2 million has been given to the Community since the SCF was established and many local organizations have benefitted.
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Information Sharing and Debate in White Lake By Dawn Clarke A recent meeting of the White Lake Residents Association provided not only the opportunity to hear an update on current and forthcoming area projects from Area C Director Paul Demenok, but also to meet and question senior personnel from JPW Road & Bridge Inc, regarding recent road maintenance, resurfacing, and snow clearing. Joe Wrobel, President & General Manager, accompanied by Kent Porter of their Highways Division, outlined the work recently completed on White Lake Road, and explained the reasons behind the selection of certain sections for resurfacing. JPW discussed the budget process involved when working with the Ministry of Highways, and JPW’s role in paving and refurbishing/maintenance. Despite the acknowledgement that White Lake Road is an old, deteriorating structure, the final decision on when and how much of the area’s road is refurbished, is made by the Ministry. Just prior to the seasonal closing of the resurfacing season, the Ministry and JPW agreed there were some budget funds available to address the areas of road exhibiting the most serious wear and damage. This resurfacing work has been undertaken in the last two weeks. The new road surface, on the south side of the lake, has an expected life of 10-15 years, depending on weather and transport levels, and JPW confirmed that additional areas of the road would be considered in the budget for 2018.
Residents of Settle Road questioned the poor grading of their road and the need for additional maintenance work. These complaints were duly noted by Joe Wrobel for investigation and improvement. Snow clearing was also brought to JPW’s attention, particularly regarding the difficulties experienced by residents, following the two early November storms. JPW acknowledged the work had not been to the standard required and that measures had been taken to ensure improved snow clearing activity throughout the rest of the season. Following JPW’s presentation, Paul Demenok gave an update of his main areas of activity. The audience was pleased to hear that work on the planned Children’s Playground and Sport Court will begin in the Spring. He also confirmed the playground equipment has now been delivered to the CSRD ready for 2018 installation. This facility, designed in consultation with local families, will provide a purpose-built play area within the John Evdokimoff park, whilst the existing bike park is scheduled for a redesign by specialist consultants during summer 2018. Paul Demenok also provided an update on the Economic Development Plan for the area to improve job opportunities and business growth. There are a number of ideas that are being developed for this plan and more information will be reported in due course. A planned Recycling program, scheduled to commence in 2018, (Continued on page 9)
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generated some lively debate on the needs and benefits of a ‘kerbside’ recycle collection, and some local residents were not immediately convinced of the cost/benefit. Additional information will be made available to residents as the program becomes formulated, along with updates on trail development activity, and the delayed building inspection program. Attendees at the meeting were keen to draw attention to issues regarding the growing use of White Lake Road by cyclists, pedestrians, horseback riders and trail visitors. In particular, local residents are concerned about
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some cyclists not following the guidelines for shared highway use. Noting the increased use of White Lake Road as a cycling route and the area’s growing tourism appeal, Paul Demenok agreed to support the request for improved warning signage and undertook to contact the relevant department. Bryon Every, President of the WLRA, commented that these meetings are key events for White Lake Residents to be aware of current and future developments in their area, and to ensure the efforts of the Residents’ Association in working with government Ministries, are shared and understood.
Shuswap Church Sends Team to Guatemala Submitted by Clare Hale Shuswap Community Church is sending a team of 12 local people to Guatemala in March of 2018 to do a water project with Canadian registered charity, Compelling Love Ministries. The team will be led by Pat and Lawrence Lepp of Tappen. They have been involved in missions in Guatemala for many years, and love the country and the people. They had the opportunity to serve as team leaders in October 2014 on a water project in Yalicoc, a small community in Guatemala. "When we go to Guatemala it seems like each time we leave a part of our heart there." The team is required to raise at least $10,000 for the project so are planning several fundraising activities. "We want the community to feel they are a part of something bigger than just making a donation. We would like them to feel they too are invested in the project. So, we will also be doing an event after the trip to update and share with the community the team’s experiences and results from the project." Fund raising events include: A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS COFFEE HOUSE on Dec. 16 with entertainment by The Trentelance Family & Friends from Blind Bay. Doors open at 7:00 pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. 1150 Passchendaele Dr. Admission by donation to Water Project. In January: A movie night and in February: an authentic ethnic Guatemalan meal - More info on these events coming soon. Information on Compelling Love Ministries can be found on their website www.compellingloveministries.com or for more information about the upcoming water project, contact Pat and Lawrence at lplepp@live.ca
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Eagle Bay Fire Department By Peter O’Brien Make sure your fire is out! We were called to a brush fire early in November by a new resident who moved into his new home earlier in the day. Turns out the previous owner had been burning just before moving and never extinguished the fire completely. The fire had crept through the underbrush and expanded quite significantly. We were able to put the fire out and our new resident slept easy. Even with the cooler temperatures with snow and rain in the past few weeks, it is essential that all fires be extinguished when no longer attended. We had 3 new members join this past month bringing our numbers to 20, the highest in memory. Welcome to John, Michelle & Justin. As the year draws to a close, here is a look back on our year: We had 23 call-outs January to November. Of those, one was a roof fire, one flood / road washout, 11 calls for
wires down, 2 for Forestry fires, 2 for brush fires and 6 false alarms. EBFD members attended many training courses throughout the year including Hazmat Awareness, Incident Safety Officer, Air Brakes, Emergency Vehicle Driving, Exterior Live Fire, Apparatus Pump Operator, Leadership, Incident Command System 100 and 200, Fireworks Safety, Fire Educator, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Electrical Hazards and First Aid. Over 600 additional man hours of training in addition to Tuesday night practices spent reviewing and learning new skills. Eagle Bay Firefighters formed an Association (Society) early in 2017 so that we could raise funds and give back to our community. We have made 3 significant donations to people or groups who have an urgent need due to circumstances this year and we are currently working on another before year end. We appreciate all the support we have received from the businesses and residents in the area who
have helped us. While our membership numbers sound relatively high with 20, we have several members away for extended periods over the winter and welcome anyone interested in joining us to contact Chief Alan Rendell at 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our facility. Practice is every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for 2 hours. All equipment and training is provided. You can keep up to date on fire related and Fire Department information on our Facebook page. You can find us under Eagle Bay Fire Department. Eagle Bay Fire Department wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas, Warmest Seasons Greetings and best of health in 2018. Stay safe and feel free to contact any member if you have any questions.
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SASCU Hides $50 Bills in ATMs for Local Food Bank Fundraiser SASCU Media Release Use a SASCU ATM this December and support your local food banks – you might find a $50 bill! Ten cents from every transaction on all SASCU ATMs during December is donated toward the Salvation Army Food Bank in Salmon Arm, the Eagle Valley Community Food Bank in Sicamous, and the Sorrento Food Bank. Your SASCU ATM withdrawal could include a $50 bill instead of a $20. Fifty dollar bills are hidden in each ATM to thank the community for supporting the campaign and local food banks. “Support for our communities is just one of the reasons our staff are so proud to work for SASCU,” says Barry Delaney, CEO of SASCU Financial Group. “Last year we raised over $2,700 for our local food banks through the December ATM Food Bank Fundraiser and donated $8,000 from our Community Sponsorship program. SASCU’s holiday spirit goes beyond the foodbanks! All branches are drop-off locations for the local Resource Centre Christmas Gift Tree campaigns and SASCU staff will help ring the Salvation Army kettle bell again this year .” There are SASCU ATMs at each branch, Centenoka Park Mall, and Tim Horton’s at the Top of the Hill. SASCU members can also access more than 1,800 credit union ATMs across Canada with no service charges.
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Winter Nights By Anne Long Twas the night before Christmas and all through the street The first responders were stirring, An emergency to meet. The reflective house number sign had been hung with care With hopes that responders would quickly be there. ....So deck the halls with boughs of holly And deck the outside with a visible Address Then we will all be singing fa la la la la, la la la la..... South Shuswap First Responders average 7 - 10 minutes to reach your location after you call 911 for a medical emergency. That statistic is amazing, especially on long, dark Fall/Winter evenings and nights. Trying to find an unfamiliar home or location takes precious response time to check a GPS or map. More frustrating is not being able to read address signs on houses. The tiny, fancy numbers on
your house don't work for us. We need to be able to see bright reflective house numbers from both directions on the street or road. Telling BC Ambulance about any identifiers such as coloured lights, unique driveway access, or a friend at the driveway entrance with a signal helps us also. Our goal is to save lives and preserve health in the shortest possible time. South Shuswap Responders are volunteering their time to learn, train and rush to your aid. Help us find you. We sell reflective address number signs for you to install at the entrance to your property. Please call Debbie at 250 675 3355 to order your sign. We send a thank you to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for providing us with an updated address list to search on our maps.
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White Lake Fire Department By Dawn Clarke
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……..for increased house fires, and White Lake Fire Department wants to ensure that we all stay safe, and are aware of the risks which can spoil the festivities. Lighting candles, sitting around a warm wood burning fireplace, putting up that fresh or artificial Christmas tree decorated with pretty baubles and lights, baking gingerbread cookies – all of these activities come with new fire hazards for your home. To ensure we maintain a fire safe attitude, here are some tips to prevent house fires over the holiday season. 1. Don’t plug too many appliances into one outlet, make sure wires are not frayed and lights are turned off when going to bed. 2. Be careful with candles. Everyone likes the ambience created by candle, and scented candles are especially popular at Christmas. Never leave candles unattended, ensure they are extinguished when leaving a room. 3. Don’t leave cooking unattended. Most fires start in the kitchen, and it is easy to be distracted when cooking. 4. Water the Christmas Tree. Keep the tree hydrated – a dry tree will burn much more rapidly. 5. Check your smoke alarm, often forgotten when life gets hectic. There should be an alarm on every level of the house and batteries should be changed once a year. After 10 years the smoke alarm must be replaced irrespective of the light functioning or the alarm sounding. 6. Have an escape plan. Smoke and fire spread very fast and is very dangerous. Evacuating a house to a pre-arranged meeting point will ensure everyone will know everybody’s whereabouts. Power Bar and Extension Cord Safety We have all done it, plugged in four or five items to a power bar when we do not have enough individual power outlets, or we use countless extension cords to provide additional power capability. Remember they are not a substitute for permanent wiring. Photographs of power bars that have overheated and caught fire are regularly seen on social media yet we continue to use them, sometimes in a totally unsafe manner. It is important to remember the following: • Only ever have one power bar plugged into a single duplex electrical outlet. • ‘Earth’ round pins on the plugs, and the devices plugged in, must be intact. • Use only power bars that have an internal circuit breaker, these will trip the breaker if the power bar is overloaded, or shorted, and prevent overheating. • Do not cover, good air circulation is important • Do not use in areas where they could be exposed to moisture • Do not coil or loop cords when in use (Continued on page 13)
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Community Organizations Working as One in The South Shuswap Submitted by Karen Brown, Arts Council for the South Shuswap Last month on November 15th, there were over forty non-profit organizations serving the South Shuswap invited to a Strategic Planning & Granting Evening cohosted by the CSRD and the Arts Council for the South Shuswap. The evening was facilitated by CSRD Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok. Guest speakers included Gary Brook and Melany Dyer, both board members from the Shuswap Community Foundation , who shared the benefits of opening up an endowment fund with the foundation in order to assist each organization towards building financial sustainability. Karen Brown, on behalf of the Arts Council, encouraged each organization to share their list of events for 2018 so that a community calendar could be generated. Those who have visited the new Visitor Information Kiosks located at various
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• If at any time a power bar or extension cord is hot to the touch, remove and replace immediately. • Only use multi outlet devices for low amperage equipment • All extension cords and bars must be free of cracks, splits, fraying or damage resulting from wear and tear A responsible approach to electrical safety both at this time of year, and always, is key to keeping us safe. White Lake Fire Department wishes everybody a very Safe and Happy Festive Season.
locations in the South Shuswap, will see a full panel dedicated to a Calendar of Events for the year, therefore having the discussion now will allow for the panels to be designed, printed and installed in early 2018. This events exercise also assists in resolving conflicting dates so that all organizations can support and cross-promote each other’s activities. With a limited audience, especially during the winter months in the region, it is vital that everyone is aware of what the other is doing to ensure attendance and success at each
event. Strategic planning of area events also started a discussion on a centralized community calendar with a potential option of centralizing event ticket sales and registration for area programming. To round off the evening’s agenda, Director Demenok spoke with all nonprofit organizations about the importance of getting in their grant-in-aid needs early as we look towards 2018. He also reminded organization reps about the many avenues for seeking grants at the federal, provincial and local levels.
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Notch Hill Natter By Jill Goward There’s no denying that food banks and soup kitchens have become a part of all communities, large or small. Whether the idealists among us believe there should even be such volunteer-run charitable organizations or not, what would it hurt most of us to make a donation of food? Your opportunity to share groceries is easy; either at the grocery store, on line, at the actual Food Bank on Arnheim Road in Sorrento, at functions where a donation is a means of admission or, in Notch Hill’s case, at the Holiday Train on Thursday 14th December. It has become Sorrento Food Bank’s major source of support and income so without your generous donations on train night, those shelves may
hold very little for the needy. Of course they accept cash too. So please come out and share, even if it is cold, wet, late, crowded or uncomfortable – it’s better than going hungry! After Holiday Train night, at Notch Hill Town Hall there will be Christmas Coffee Night on Saturday 16th at 7:00 pm followed the next day by Notch Hill Ladies’ Social afternoon at 2:00 pm. In between, our kids will be entertained at their special party but since that is already full, I won’t mention the date!! There will be no monthly meetings at the hall in January or February. For info/rentals phone 250-835-4721 or 250803-5206. Have a warm and safe Christmas wherever you spend it. Cheers!
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By Dawn Clarke With Fall season upon us and winter around the corner, we are all seeing more fires on the surrounding hillsides, and many people, still nervous from the high fire risk in summer, feel uncomfortable seeing all that flame. In addition, those who have cleared and collected debris over the summer period are keen to burn, prior to the materials becoming too wet or snow covered. So….what are the regulations affecting open fires? How can we feel more comfortable when we see areas of large flame and smoke close to our neighbourhood, or amongst the trees and bush we see from our windows each day? Fires are a regular concern amongst Shuswap residents not only due to the issue of smoke and localized odour issues, but also as contaminants in the air can impact health and air quality, not to mention the hazards from burning waste materials such as plastics which emit various toxins. Adhering to the general rules of fire safety is not only common sense, but of paramount importance when living in an area like the Shuswap. Never burn in strong wind conditions, always ensure a fire is extinguished before leaving the area, keep any fire a safe distance from nearby branches, wood or other combustible materials, and understand the need for good ‘venting’. There are three categories for Open Fire: Campfire, Category 2 and Category 3. Most of us are only too aware of safety when dealing with campfires: to have ready access to water, to ensure it is totally out and the ashes are cool to touch before we leave the area, and to build a fire guard around the campfire. However, Category 2 and 3 Fires require additional measures to ensure these fires are managed and handled in a correct manner with the appropriate permission. What is a Category 2 Fire? A Category 2 fire is an open fire, excluding a campfire, that burns piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size. Regulations applying to Category 2 fires require a fuel break to be established around the burn area and for at least one person, equipped with a fire-fighting hand tool, to be monitoring the fire at all times. What is a Category 3 Fire? A Category 3 open fire is a fire that burns material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, windrows, or grass over an area larger than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size. Category 3 fires are governed by more stringent regulations including the need for water to be available, heavy equipment on site and correct venting. Fuel breaks are required for each debris pile and fires must be monitored continuously to ensure that there is no spread beyond the intended size. A burn registration number must be obtained. A number can be obtained by calling 1 888 797 1717. To help with understanding the regulations, The Government of British Columbia has produced a series of pamphlets which detail safe practices and the regulations around open burning. • Backyard & Industrial Burning • Industrial & Resource Management Burning • Ministry of Environment Burning Requirements To obtain copies of the above brochures, find out more about open burning, and be sure of your legal obligations regarding open fires, check at www.bcwildfire.ca
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What It Means To Be Canadian??? By Dawn Clarke As a part of the celebrations for Canada 150, and as the celebratory year draws to a close, White Lake Fire Department sponsored an essay competition at Carlin School. The Department has previously supported the school, donating new shirts for the sports team in 2016, so this year an academic challenge was issued. Grade 8 students were asked to submit a 500-750 word essay describing what it means, personally, to be Canadian. Grade 8 Humanities teachers, Tara Hadath and Liz Coers, worked with the Fire Department to ensure timely completion and submission of the essays. The competition entries provided many interesting, enjoyable, and talented thoughts and opinions from budding writers in Grade 8, Core/Divisions 1-4. It was clear from the entries that all the students are immensely proud to be Canadian, and they offered good insight as to how young Canadians view the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environment and their role as young members of our society. By reading the winning entry by Hadarah Krupp, it is clear that young Canadians ensure a great future for us all.
Scott Reiter, Training Officer, White Lake Fire Department, presented the 1st Prize of $100.00 to winner Hadarah Krupp (second right), 2nd Prize - $75 to Holly McCaskill (second left), 3rd Prize - $50 to Hailey O’Reilly (far right) and 4th place - $35.00 to Raine Kilgour (far left).
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The Winning Entry: “What Canada Means to Me” By Hadarah Krupp
Have you ever noticed everything we take for granted? Healthcare, schooling, and even basic human rights won’t be found everywhere in the world. In Canada, we are lucky because we have rights and freedoms, no matter who you are, or where you come from. We all have the same rights. The first thing I want to touch base on is education. Every child has the ability to attend school; rich, poor, middleclass, male, female, transgendered, everyone can get at least a high school diploma. I’m happy to be able to study what I want, and not be held back from that because of lack of supplies and learning resources. I can study anything, even if my peers think it’s odd. I don’t have to sit at home just because I am a girl. I think the best thing we have, is the thing that no one notices is a privilege. The ability to speak freely. Unfortunately, in some places, if you were to speak up about something, you might very well be beaten, whipped, or even killed. I’m thankful that I can speak my mind about things I think are important, and create positive change. Something I feel is very important to mention is the ability we have to express ourselves. We can be who we want, and what we want, and not be held back by fear of being killed, or being ridiculed. We can express ourselves in anything; music, writing, art, drama, clothing, really anything. We can believe anything we want to believe. We can have any religion, faith, or none at all. If someone is LGBTQ, etc they can be. Though there’s always going to be someone who will be mean about things, there will be even more people who will be accepting, and welcome you with open arms. Canada is a wonderful place to live. Sure, I’ve been bullied, but humans are still humans, and will do some pretty strange things. People are hardwired to help, and for every nasty comment someone has said to me, I’ll bet that there were at least two good ones. I’m privileged to have grown up in Canada, this beautiful place I call home. I want to give the world the things I’ve taken for granted all my life.
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Finz Marina Expansion to Go Ahead By Dawn Clarke Festive celebrations have started early at Finz with the recent CSRD approval of the amendment to the Lakes Zoning Bylaw No 900 to allow the expansion of the marina on Eagle Bay Road. The approval allows a projected investment of $1/2 million to go ahead, and will provide employment opportunities when the expanded facility opens - scheduled for April 2018. The bylaw amendment was passed at the December Board Meeting of the CSRD on 1st December. The application was approved, on its 3rd reading, following a Public Hearing held in Blind Bay in November. The hearing, chaired by Paul Demenok, and attended by Dan Passmore, Senior Planner, Development Services, allowed local residents to discuss the proposed development. The information gathered at that meeting, together with all community correspondence relating to the bylaw amendment request, and relevant planning documentation was presented to CSRD Board Members prior to the decision being reached. Craig Russenholt, President of Finz Resort and Restaurant, now awaits a permit from the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for amendments to the commercial marina license and the Water Rights Branch for a permit to construct the expanded dock. Initial construction activity will focus on an expanded parking area which will increase off-street parking stalls for all Finz businesses at the site, and work is planned to commence in March 2018. All the materials and equipment required for the marina construction will be ordered in the near future, with a view to construction being completed, and the marina being ready for use, by April 18th, 2018. The marina itself will extend 173.9m into the lake from its natural boundary, which is within the 200m requirement set by the Zoning Bylaw. Finz Resort, which includes an RV site with 11 acres to explore backing onto hiking and biking trails, the marina and the Finz Bar and Grill, has become a favourite spot for local residents and visitors to the area, to explore and experience the beauty of the South Shuswap.
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Give Where You Live – Donate to Make a Difference in the Shuswap Submitted by Paula Shields As we close out 2017 and celebrate Christmas, we embark on a period of reflection and contemplation as to what 2018 has in store for us. Amidst society’s many varied examples of overindulgence, the difference between those who have and those who do not will become very obvious. This is the perfect opportunity to ask ourselves some tough and thought-provoking questions: ♦What can I do to make a difference in the Shuswap? ♦ Can I play a role in ensuring that the Shuswap Community thrives and is a place where all citizens are valued, and feel a sense of belonging? ♦How do I ensure that the legacy I leave my community is a lasting one that will endure after I am gone? ♦Is there more that I can do to help those less fortunate in my Community? If you are like me, then another gift is not going to make a huge difference in your life, as we have most of what we need and more. As you look around you though, you can see many amongst us who are struggling. Whether it is seniors or children and youth, many in our community lack the resources required to be fully contributing participants in community life. Shuswap Community Foundation offers many options to help you make that difference: ♦Create a legacy via a fund in your name that pays out in perpetuity. ♦Donate to Shuswap Community Fund which supports our community in a
variety of ways. Donate to an existing fund memorializing a community member or an Agency Fund which targets a specific social need. Some examples are: • Maureen Brass Memorial Fund supporting charities in the South Shuswap. • Wayne Williamson Memorial Fund supporting the Shuswap Volunteer Search and Rescue Society. • Sorrento Lions Catherine Dilworth Fund supporting charities in Sorrento/ South Shuswap. • Sorrento Health Centre Endowment supporting Healthcare in Sorrento. • Arts Council South Shuswap Fund supporting Arts & Culture. • Centennial Reunion Scholarship Fund (SD#83) supporting Education in the Shuswap. • Royal Canadian Air Cadet 222 Shuswap Squadron Endowment Fund supporting Youth in the Shuswap Region. • SAFE Society Endowment Fund supporting Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society. • Mickey Petersen Endowment Fund supporting Amateur Sports and the Performing Arts for children. • Ready Family Endowment supporting Shuswap Hospice Society and Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society. Call Shuswap Community Foundation at 250-832-5428 or drop in for a visit at 101160 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P9. We are here to help you. www.shuswpfoundation.ca ♦
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By Stefan Schielke Our computers can get bogged down by extra programs installed intentionally, or bundled with software we want. A frequent question is “how do I properly uninstall these programs?” Most programs can easily be uninstalled through Windows “Programs and Features” functionality found in your Windows 7 or Windows 10 control panel, or in your Apps through the Settings in Windows 10. Scroll down until you find the program that you wish to remove, select it, and click uninstall. You will receive a popup confirming that you wish to remove the program. Click ‘Yes’ and the program should uninstall correctly. When removing antivirus software, there is an additional step of running the antivirus removal tool. After you uninstall the program, search Google for the tool. For example, if you are wanting to rid your system of Norton antivirus, search for “norton removal tool”. This should take you to a download page where you can download the tool from the manufacturer. Take care to ensure that you only download directly from the manufacturer as downloading from anywhere else could install malware or other unwanted programs. https://support.norton.com is from Norton. http://norton-removaltool.something-else-here.com is not.
CCleaner is a great tool for removing programs in addition to cleaning your computer of unneeded junk files. Selecting the ‘Tools’ option on the left opens additional tools. The first option available is the Uninstall tool. Click on the Program you would like to remove and click Uninstall. Like the uninstall option in Windows programs, you will be prompted for a confirmation of removal. Click ‘Yes’ and you will be free of the program. CCleaner can rid your system of some of the Microsoft software that can’t be removed through the Windows Programs removal. An example is Xbox in Windows 10. Scrolling down to the bottom of the programs list will show you 5 Xbox programs. These can be removed by CCleaner, whereas these are not options in the Windows 10 Apps list. There are a multitude of other programs that can also be removed from here, but users should take caution when deleting some programs as they could also be used in conjunction with other programs. Before removing programs, it is recommended to create a system restore point so that one can restore their system back should removal of a program result in unwanted failures. If you have any questions, contact us on Facebook or Twitter, by email or phone. stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca 250-679-7744
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Business Scoop
Truth and Transparency Paul Abra, Motivated Coaching My, how the world has changed radically over the last year. The Oxford English Dictionary's 2016 word of the year was post-truth. The definition, "… an adjective defined as 'relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief'. Add fake news too and it's understandable that consumers are becoming increasingly suspicious of businesses, especially big ones. When people start to believe rhetoric rather than the truth, there is bound to be a kickback and in a recent survey almost three-quarters of respondents said they research a company before making a purchase. Trust has taken a hit in recent months as consumers begin to realize a lot of what they read or hear is not necessarily true. Fake news, hyperbole, propaganda and downright lies have become so commonplace it's hard to know which way is up. Consumers are beginning to think the system is failing them. We are all guilty in some part of propagating fake news; emails, photographs, videos are forwarded without a thought or concern as to whether the information is correct. Often this fake news is forwarded again and again and becomes de facto truth along the way. No wonder consumers don't know what, or who, to believe anymore. This has led to intelligent consumers doing their homework and researching products, services and companies long before they decide to make a purchase. Not only that, they often dig deeper and research you as the business owner. The Internet makes it difficult to hide. If on your Facebook page, Twitter feed, or LinkedIn messages you have been either vocally pro, or vitriolically against someone, or something, it's likely your customers will learn about it. At that point you may become a hero to some and enemy to others. Not a position a small business owner wants to put themselves in. The frightening thing is that your personal persona can easily become part of your business brand - for good or bad. Then again, if your company's product or service is poor you have nowhere to hide. There are far too many places for
people to tell the world what they think of you. Going back to post-truth, there are challenges when fighting against a consumer perception which is coloured by the rhetoric spouted by competition, the Internet, or even media. Who are your customers supposed to trust? By becoming more transparent you can start to build trust. Here are six ways you can help your customers have confidence in you and your company. • Provide more stats and facts. Be open about what you sell. The more you can tell them the greater they will trust you. • Quantify whenever you can. Never say, "our product has less calories" find out the facts and say, "our product has 400 calories fewer than..." • Be overly honest - far more honest than your competitors. • Provide your customers with insights into your industry, manufacturing process and the like - make your transparency obvious. • Keep on top of both positive and negative comments such as those posted on sites like Yelp. Reply to all comments and be honest if your company performed poorly. No one is perfect and forgiveness is often not difficult to obtain if you handle it correctly. • Promote your corporate culture and values and live them, locally, nationally, globally - and of course in your online presence. Take a long, hard look at your values and ensure you can be proud of them. It's no good just appearing truthful and transparent, you have to be so to the core of your business and the root of your soul. Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca
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By Dawn Clarke So, we all love our dogs, right? But, do we all love picking up dog poop? Probably not, but we should, and recent feedback from residents of the South Shuswap has clearly shown there are a lot of us not cleaning up after our dogs. What is the big deal? The threats from dog feces are considerable, read on and it is likely you will not leave the house, without a plastic bag, next time you are heading out with your favourite furry friend for a walk. The South Shuswap has many trails to enjoy with our dogs and we are never far way from the lake, but take a moment to consider the damage your dog can do to these surroundings and it may give you pause. We all know that our dogs can digest almost anything which means the toxicity of their poop is very high. Studies have shown, a single dog will produce more bacteria in one day than a horse, cow and person combined!! Two or three days’ worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and fishing. These are worrying and frightening statistics especially when many of us do not only have a dog, but we have children playing in our yards with our dogs, or on trails, or the beach, where many local residents exercise their dogs. This is not a good combination. There are some general
misconceptions regarding dog poop and maybe we need to remind ourselves of the damage our beloved pets feces can do. It is highly toxic, NOT a fertilizer and provides zero value to the soil. The high nutrient content will burn grass and create ‘hotspots’. If used in the yard, home grown vegetables will cause illness when harvested Un-scooped poop from yards, sidewalks, the beach, the trail is carried by overland water flow into storm drains, or directly into the lake or river, contaminating our water supply It can contain parasites like ringworms, hookPick up your worms, tapedog poop! worms and salmonella which remain long after the poop has ‘disappeared’. The eggs from these insects can survive and infect us when walking or working with bare feet and hands. It is loaded with e-Coli which can lead to severe human illness and kidney disorders Our love for pets and lack of responsibility is degrading our environment, endangering public health and creating a situation that cannot be ignored and a situation which, if we don’t act as responsible dog owners, will just become a more serious problem. Take a plastic bag, pick up after your dog, put it in the bins provided, and enjoy a clean, happy environment. We all need to respect our beautiful surroundings and keep them that way. References: Mrdogpoop.com, doodycalls.com, aapaw.org, dogtalk101
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South Shuswap Health Services Society Submitted by Evelyn Boyce Another year coming to an end but it was a successful year for the Shuswap Health Services Society. Thanks to all the volunteers and the donations made by the community, lots of improvements were made to our Health and Wellness Centre. Continued discussions with primary health care providers, of expanding services and including massage therapy and additional support services for seniors closer to home, will continue to be our goal for 2018. Watch for a notice in the New Year for “ Chronic Pain and General Health and Wellness Management Day” with upcoming dates. We are still finding that not everyone is aware that we have a Mobile Lab in our Health and Wellness Centre at the Market Place Mall next door to Spinnakers Cafe. We have a qualified technician who will do your blood tests and ECG‘s every Thurs., from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Just ask your doctor to send the requisition to Life Labs in Kamloops with Blind Bay written on the top right corner, for those patients who have a regular monthly visit, or just bring your requisition with you. As the number of people using the facilities increases, we will be able to extend this service to a second day. Please spread the word to your neighbours. The Cyber Seniors program is run by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) in partnership with Copper Island Seniors Resource Services. Free one-on-one tutoring sessions to help improve your computer skills. The current session is coming to an end soon but if you need some help on your iPad or tablet or even your cell phone, sign up for the next course. It is scheduled for Jan. 29 – Mar. 23. All tutoring takes place at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. Volunteer Tutors are also welcome. For more information please contact LASS AT 250-463-4555 or bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca or call Copper Island Seniors Resource Services at 250-675-3661 Volunteers are always appreciated to help with our goal of improving services and bringing them closer to home, allowing seniors to stay in their communities. Even joining our society with a yearly payment of $35 goes toward reaching our goals. Call 250-675-3661 to join the efforts to support a healthy community. Thank-you again for all your help and support and Seasons Greetings to all of you and your families and all the Best in the New Year.
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Cedar Heights Community Association Submitted by Lynne Lowes It certainly doesn’t look like Christmas outside but the Centre looks very festive inside ready for all our Christmas events. It’s been a busy few weeks for the Association with our popular Artisan Market Soup and Bake Sale plus our Kids Only Shopping Day, which has been going for 20 years! Both these events were a huge success and would not happen without generous support from the community and our incredible team of volunteers at Cedar Heights. We have a few more events before Christmas. The Life of Di on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 -11:30 am, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay. Diana Robinson will be sharing her incredible experiences teaching and learning from dogs, horses, yaks, chimps and marine animals. Her childhood dream was to be a dolphin trainer so join us to hear how her dream came true working Diana Robinson with dolphins and
Keiko, the killer whale who starred in Free Willy. Both kids and adults will enjoy this dynamic presentation and Diana’s photos, videos and tales from her lifetime working as an animal trainer. This is a FREE presentation, but a donation for the food bank would be appreciated. Every year we raffle off three huge Gourmet Christmas Baskets filled with all kinds of treats, such as wine, chocolates, nuts, candy, coffee, crackers, preserves, and even gift certificates. The value of each basket is over $200, the cost just three tickets for $5. Tickets will be on sale till December 11th and can be purchased at the Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 till 3:00 pm. If you like music, especially Christmas music, come to our Christmas Shed Party on Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm. If you play an instrument bring it along, if you like to sing, bring your voice or just sit and enjoy hearing all the old carols, and a few new ones. The cost; just a toonie if you are a member and $3 for guests. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available. We are still looking to fill a few positions on the board at Cedar Heights. If you
would like to be a director or have an interest in marketing, golf course maintenance, or would just like to help out; give us a call at 250-675-2012 or email info@cedarheights.ca . It’s a great way to meet new people and an opportunity to use your skills to benefit our association. We all love attending the activities and events that make this such a vibrant community, but they don’t happen without volunteers. If you haven’t already renewed your membership for 2018 it’s due at the end of December, or if or if you haven’t yet joined us this is a good time. Current members or new members who pay their $25 fee by January 1st will have a chance to win a 2018 free membership. Have a look at our website @ www.cedarheightscommunity.ca to see what we have to offer and the benefits of becoming a member. You can also download our membership form from the website. We now have over 500 members at Cedar Heights, a new milestone! Have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and safe travels during the holidays.
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Sorrento Lions Club Senior’s Christmas Party and Silent Auction – Huge Success By Judi Kembel This annual event, always held on the last Saturday of the month of November, brings seniors together for an evening of entertainment and fun as well as a silent auction. The Sorrento Memorial Hall was packed with 150 seniors who came to enjoy the singing talent of Al Weldon. The Club provided snacks in the form of trays of meat, cheese, sandwiches, fruit and vegetables as well as coffee and tea. This year the silent auction raised $2,000. Proceeds from the Silent Auction are going towards the purchase of speciality equipment for the special needs students in our area. It was a tremendous success this year and feedback from the community has been very positive. A very special thank you to all of our donors for the Silent Auction. A list of donors can be viewed on our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact Sorrento Lions club secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca We would love to hear from you!
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Registration for Music Festival Submitted by Sue Wolff Registration opens December 1, 2017 for the 18th Annual Shuswap Music Festival to be held April 16 to 27, 2018 in Salmon Arm. Register on-line for adjudicated performances in Strings, Piano, Vocal, Choir and Band at www.ShuswapFestival.com. Adjudicators for the 2018
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As The Old Timers Would Say: "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure!" A recent reminder that we share our rural paradise with many others came with the sound of multiple gunshots being fired the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 19th. It turned out to be folks skeet shooting, but it reminded me of an incident in August, near the Balmoral/White Lake Trail. On August 11th, I was out riding on Crown Land near the popular hiking trail. There was much gunfire in rapid succession, so I quickly left the area. The next day, I rode out with a neighbour and we discovered three paper targets on trees close to the hiking trail (4-5 meters). Target practice in such a well-used place is dangerous and the people doing it may not have been aware they were so close to the trail. The Balmoral/White Lake trail runs parallel in many places to the new logging road constructed this past year. Some of the users on this road may not know of the existing trail and its proximity. A sign posted beside the logging road alerting people to the multi-use nature of this zone might be helpful. At the time of this publication the Department of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resources is aware of the issue and is in the process of having signage placed on the new forestry road. Also, the Shuswap Trail Alliance has plans to erect signage to alert trail users to the multi-use nature of Crown Land they are passing through.
Elaine Bow
Autopsy For CSRD Bylaw 900
Shuswap Beachwalkers: Making Public Beaches Public Bylaw 900 is the dock-regulating bylaw the CSRD adopted in 2012 after many rounds of public meetings and amidst much controversy, but an important step in protecting fisheries and other foreshore resources of the Shuswap in our current climate of near-shore development. Now skip forward to the November 16 regular meeting when the Board in its wisdom turned its back on the very law it birthed in such pain some 5 years earlier, as it legalized a new multi-hundred-footlong aluminum dock placed on a Shuswap beach in direct disregard of that law. In advocating for approval of the retroactive legalization of this dock placed by a part-time lakeside resident pleading ignorance of the law, the board chairperson, in whose electoral area this dock happens to be, said it was one of the 'more difficult situations' she could recall, requiring many meetings and many hours of 'consultation' with her own planning staff. The owners of this dock system, whose cost I expect (as a dock owner myself) reaches 6 figures, did not show up for the vote. But the Beachwalkers were there! Sadly, most of the Board sided with the Chairperson's advocacy in supporting the after-the-fact legalization, including the Area F (North Shuswap) Director, who said that while the Beachwalkers were free to express our opinions, we did not live in the immediate area of the dock in question. All who live and love in the Shuswap, however, should be proud of our Area C Director Paul Demenok. He alone took the Board and staff to task for setting a dangerous precedent in direct contravention of its own laws, and spoke strongly of protecting the foreshore interests of the public. Bully for you, Mr. Demenok. Thank you from everyone who regards this amazing lake as the public resource it is. One lake, one shoreline, one rule of law for all.
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Time for another year end review! Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society
By Marilyn Clark Our second annual "Name That Tune" on November 18th was another huge success with great fun had by all but more fun for the winning team representing Sorrento Building Centre! Better start building your team – they have won in two consecutive years. The Silent Auction was also a great success with wonderful items donated by our ever supportive communities that drew record revenues to help support the operation of the Community Health Centre. Thank you to all of the donors and sponsors. The bar was also profitable and the Safe Ride Home was well used. Notable too were the efficient and organized volunteers in the kitchen, at the bar, at the door, at set-up and tear-down – it was a picture of love of community! And thank you to all who attended and made it so much fun playing along with Angie Heinze, MC. Our Nurse Practitioner, Judy Deringer, is now taking new patients. If you are not connected with a health practitioner, please call the Centre and have Emily place your name on the list to set up a "Meet and Greet" with Judy. Our Centre is operated by the community for the community and depends on your tax deductible donations to pay the bills. Our annual operating budget is $50,000 (Judy is paid by Interior Health). So, if you are reviewing your charitable donations this year end, you might consider gifting the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre. Everyone who contributes $20 or more is eligible for a charitable tax receipt and becomes a member of our Society. There is another way to support the Community Health Centre: that is with a donation or bequest to the Sorrento Health Centre Endowment Fund at the Shuswap Community Foundation (250 832-5428 for information). This Fund will benefit the operations of the Centre into the future. Astonishing as it seems, on November 18, we celebrated the fourth year anniversary of opening the Centre. What a success it has been. And we continue to seek to add to our practitioner base.
Please note our hours over the Christmas holiday period. We will be closed from Friday, December 22 through to Wednesday, December 27. We will be open to provide care on Thursday and Friday (yes, Friday!) December 28 and 29 but closed again for the New Year on Monday, January 1, opening for regular hours on Tuesday, January 2. Regular appointment hours are 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm Monday to Thursday. Lastly, on behalf of our directors and our staff, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas season and a wonderful, healthy New Year!
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The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society THANKS all of our donors, sponsors and attendees who once again made our "Name That Tune" event on Saturday, November 18, such a highlight event. Donors & sponsors • All Done Stump Removal • Arts Council South Shuswap
• Blind Bay Carwash + Balmoral
Store • Blind Bay Country Market • Century 21 • Chinese Garden • Copper Island Docks • Copper Island Homes • Crannog Ales • Fair Reality • Finz Restaurant • Frankie’s Pizza • Frigid Hair • H204U • Hair’s To You • High Country Hobbies and Mercantile • HUB International • It’s All Good Health Food Store • Jeannie’s Graphics • Jeff Jordan
• Jim’s Woodwork Large and
Small • Joan Shaw • Judi Nerbas • Le7ke Spa – Quaaout Lodge and Spa • Legacy Woodcraft (Phil Clark) • Lindy’s Boutique • Loonie on the Lake • The Lakes Massage Therapy • Mud, Sweat & Tears • Munro’s Sorrento • Nature’s Bounty • Old Dog New Tricks • ProAir Heating and Cooling • Quaaout Lodge & Spa • Rainbow Glass • Re & Nu 2 U • Recline Ridge • Rossworn Henderson • SASCU • Seven Sisters Boutique • Shirley Powers – Hidden Gems Salon and Spa
• Shuswap Fitness • Shuswap Hair Fashions • Shuswap Lake Motel and
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• Shuswap Veterinary Clinic • Sorrento Hair Fashion • Sorrento Hardware • Sorrento Parts & Service • Sorrento Stoneware • South Shuswap Scoop • Spinnakers • Sprokkets + Dream Cycle
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Thank you, too, to the volunteers who co-ordinated, set up, managed the kitchen, the bar, the silent auction, ticket sales, graphics and clean-up – Great Job! We wish all of you in our communities of the Shuswap a joyous Christmas and a healthy New Year.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures - BC4WDA 4x4 Toy Run
The BC 4 Wheel Drive Association annual Christmas 4x4 toy run makes miracles by the thousands for local families.
By Jason Lutterman Most of us grew up watching cartoons and movies, reading books and listening to loved ones tell stories of the magic of Christmas. As I grew older, the reality set in that miracles are few and far between, if you believe they exist at all. I have been fortunate enough in my young life to have seen some miraculous things and have concluded that a miracle doesn’t have to be some unexplainable moment. Miracles happen everyday and last month we made one of our own. The BC 4 Wheel Drive Association annual Christmas 4x4 toy run makes miracles by the thousands for local families. Kids waking up Christmas morning, run down to their tree to find toys and hampers filled with food, all collected and donated by the 4wheel drive community. There is a toy run held in the lower mainland and one in Kamloops in partnership with the Kamloops
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4x4 club. By spreading out the events we can help families across BC. If you looked out your window last week, you may have seen smiling faces driving decorated custom 4x4’s lined up by the dozens, parading though the city filled to the brim with toys. We drove through Kamloops and headed up to the Bachelor Heights off-road park. The only way I can describe “Batch” is it’s like closing your eyes in Kamloops and opening them in the hills of California. The grasslands are beautiful and the 4x4 community is committed to conserving and respecting the environment. Wes Kibble, the events organizer leads the parade into the off-road park. Once there, we park side by side and unload the donations. Door prizes, donated by supportive local businesses, for best decorated 4x4, best costume, and best dressed pet are handed out by Mr. Kibble. The wonderful representatives of Christmas Amalgamated are on hand to accept the donations and celebrate that last year we helped put 2000 hampers together for families in need. Just when it feels like we couldn’t have any more fun, a hissing sound fills the air, tires airing down, engines roaring to life and one after another these custom 4x4’s that transport us on our adventures, take to the trails. The rest of the day was spent climbing over rocks, navigating steep trails, getting covered in mud and celebrating the miracle of the Christmas season. We can wait for a miracle to happen or we can be that miracle for someone else, I am proud to be part of such an amazing group of enthusiasts and adventurers. Thank you to Sorrento Towing that donated over $700 in toys to this event and to all those who took part. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and thank you for joining us on our adventures this season. To reach us just head over to Shuswap Overland Adventures on Facebook.
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Carlin School News By Tricia Peloquin, P.A.C. President Hi Carlin School Families. I can hardly believe December is upon us. November flew by in record time. We had an amazing P.A.C. meeting on November 22 with a record 21 people. Thank you so much to everyone who attended, including our Principal and vice Principal once again. Your voices are so important and the passion you bring is wonderful. The budget was the hot topic and many ideas and concerns were brought forth. Hopefully everyone left a little more educated. The budget committee certainly came away with a clear view of where people wanted some changes. The budget was quickly reworked with everyone's thoughts in our minds and I think everyone will be happy with the outcome. Mid term reports came home the middle of November. Oh, oh kids! If you didn’t give it to your parents, you are officially busted! There is a new reporting method being implemented this year. This was just an informal report, more about your child then their academics. The next one will be academics in a new format, simple to understand and read. It will be on a 4-point scale that, if needed, the teacher can convert to a letter grade for you. There will be formal parent teacher meetings on a scheduled basis. This is a one on one with your child's teacher to discuss more in-depth issues. These are a really important way to stay in tune with your child's learning. Please take the opportunity and
come to your meeting. There will be several days of early dismissal to support this new reporting process. Please check out the school newsletter for dates or call the school office with any questions. 250-835-4520. We have a fantastic day coming shortly. Our WINTER CONCERT! Yes, it is on December 13th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the wonderful event. The kids have been working really hard, so I know it will be great! Our amazing librarian Mrs. Ellis is hosting a book fair in her wonderful new room, before and after the concert. Please stop by and check out all the cool little gadgets and gizmos kids just can't live without and of course all the wonderful scholastic books. We look forward to seeing everyone there. The kids are all yours from December 22, 2017 to January 5, 2018! Enjoy every minute and have a terrific holiday season from our Carlin School P.A.C. to you. See you next month.
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tolionsclub@yahoo.ca and website is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions eClubhouse • North and South Shuswap Community Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net • Shuswap Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers 1-866-293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com
the South ShusRoad, Chief Gary Hoult, wap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 250-675-4441, •Blind Bay Community Society ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Jean Toker 250- 675-5521, • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunjtokersix@gmail.com nybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 • Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca 250-675-2860 •Carlin Country Market • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. carlinpac@hotmail.com, Chief Bryan Griffin, Heather 250-835-4422 250-835-4500, • Carlin Elementary Middle School WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Fire Services Coordinator PAC - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 Heather 250-835-4422 • Copper Island Seniors Resource scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE Debbie Edwards sales office) 250-515-6047, email: thebackacher@telus.net. cisrcbb@gmail.com. HEALTH SERVICES • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • South Shuswap Health Services • CSRD Area C Director - Paul DeSociety Sue McCrae menok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Health Centre – FIRE DEPARTMENTS 250-803-5251 • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Chief Alan Rendell, Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • JPW Road Maintenance - At250-517-0429, tendant 1-877-546-3799, Main EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passoffice (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, chendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-675-3555, 250-955-2231 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer - 250-675-2616; email sorren-
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cue - Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or • Dick: 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web:www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) President: Bryon Every. wlrassociation@gmail.com • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141
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BLIND BAY • Food Drive at BBVG - Dec. 9, 9am to 5pm at Blind Bay Village Grocer hosted by GT Dragon Boat Social Committee. Donations go to Sorrento Food Bank. • Cedar Heights Events: – The Life of Di Presentation - Sat. Dec 9, 10am to 11:30am. Dynamic presentation about Diana Robinson’s lifetime work as an animal trainer including her role with the famous Killer whale who starred in the movie Free Willy. Donations to food bank accepted. – CHCA Christmas Dinner - Mon. Dec. 11, 5pm. Call to reserve 250-675-2012 – www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/Events – Christmas Shed Party - Fri. Dec. 15, 7pm. Bring an instrument and your singing voice! Small fee. Tea, coffee, refreshments. • South Shuswap Library Events- For a list of children’s events, check our website below. Adult events include Shuptkwilla - Legends That Teach Dec.9. Bannock will be served. Teens & Essentials Oils Dec 16. Chemical Free Home Dec 20. Emotional Freedom Technique Jan 20 (pre-registration required). For full details on all events at the Library go to www.orl.bc.cabranches/souths-shuswap or call 250-675-4818 • FACES Christmas Concert & Dessert Evening - Sun Dec 17, 6:30 to 8pm (door open at 6pm) at Shuswap Lakes Estates Stage. A coming together of the community and FACES families for an evening of music & dance performed by our students. Tickets 250.515.3276 • New Year’s Dinner & Dance at Duffer’s Den Music with Andy Leese of the Sultans. FMI & reservations 250.675.2510 • Cyber Seniors Program starts up Jan 29 to Mar. 23. All computer tutoring takes place at Copper island Health and Wellness Centre. To sign up or to volunteer call LASS at 250-463-4555 EAGLE BAY • Christmas Potluck Lunch - Thurs. Dec. 14, noon, at Eagle Bay Hall. Bring your favourite dish and beverage and a gift for the gift exchange (same gender). Stay for games and
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Skmana Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Club Wants You Submitted by Michelle Tsutsumi Did you know that just 20 minutes from Chase, at Skmana Lake, you can enjoy 18 kms of spectacular, groomed Nordic ski and dedicated snowshoe trails? Experience skiing or snowshoeing through forest, lakes and streams...and you can enjoy a quick break or have a picnic at the Hut where you will find a wood stove and plenty of wood to stoke the fire with.
Memberships can be renewed/ purchased at G-Force Board Shop in Chase until Dec 20, and at the Chase Sunflower office after Dec 20. Costs are as follows: $30 per adult, $15 for under 19, and $90 per family of 4 or more. You can also pay as you go, right at the hill, for $5 per person per day use. Money collected is used to purchase, operate and maintain track setting and trail
clearing equipment, and upkeep of the warming hut. Please consider joining us!! For more information you can contact Debi Kalinin at 250-679-2309. Stay tuned through our website, skiskmana.com, and follow us on Facebook (@SkiSkmana), for more information and Opening Day announcements!
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church,
Alison at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net • Ballroom Dancing - Wed., 7-9pm in Chase, BC • Scrappy Quilt Chicks - Fri. 9-3pm; Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or 675-5077 or 675-4567 • Badminton - Wed. 7 to 9pm at Sorrento Elemen- pawswbear@telus.net. Carlin Hall tary School. BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI • Family Movie Night - 3rd Fri. 6 to 8pm 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net • Good Time Quilters - 1st, 3rd, 5th Tues. 9am250-675-2397 To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. 3pm. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. • Ladies Bridge Tues. 12 to 4pm Una St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Lego Club - 2nd Wed 6:30 to 8pm • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - December• Line Dancing - Mon. Intermediate (1pm) / Wed. at Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca March, 7pm. Doors open at 6:45. Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 Maureen 250-675-3683 Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 lower level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the Karen 250-515-3276 second Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon Cedar Heights Community Association For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803• Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm 8930 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 12:30pm at DufSchool 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society fers Den, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course. • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 Reservations by Mon. Call 250-675-3661 • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Annual "Free the • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm Foreshore" beach walk on Earth Day, Sunday, 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 675April 22, 2018, 1pm at Markwart Rd. Public 4871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies Boat Launch (off Henstridge Rd). All ages and afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm 1:30 pm 675-4117 mobilities welcome. TrailRider or Sand Chair • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm available by prearrangement. FMI: Dan 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am • Sat - Karate 8:30am McKerracher at 250 319 5121 or danmckerto noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am racher@telus.net. (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Socie- • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 ty. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fallEagle Bay Community Hall • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club spring, Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-6754326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sor2849. Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 rento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 We welcome anyone interested in learning Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 more about the Lions to join us. We are alTrails. To join, con• Fitness Tues & Thur 9 to 10:20am 675-5098 ways looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250tact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// • Garden Club - 1st Thur.10am, 675-3884 679-2299 www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Meat & 50/50 Draw Fridays 5-7pm (until Jun • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always 22, 2018) at the Copper Island Bar & Grill Pub, Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of October) Sorrento Inn, Sorrento, BC. FMI Call Wayne welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, 250-675-2616. Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch composing music) create outdoors in the forest, • Sunnybrae Community Hall somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. ConBlind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm. Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am sunnybraecommunityassociation.com noon. am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at times, baby talk, colouring, craft days, and • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place more check our website or stop by. • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett Notch Hill Town Hall Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 250-675-2574 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-803-5206 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Blind Bay Community Society/Hall www.notchhillhall.com Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 Watch for special events all year. (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May or wolfebks@gmail.com • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (250-835-8255) Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 facebook.com/BlindBayHall • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30am - 3pm; email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com pm (except July/Aug) Betty 250-675-2249 email: bschriver@ Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd telus.net 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.
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Camper Van 1981 Ford Econoline 150 . 302 engine. Needs body work. Call: Shadow 250-955-2322 Newer LG Tromm clothes dryer. Excellent condition. Delivery & Hook-up available. Warranty $150. OBO Ken 250.955.2882 4 KUMHO - 1ZENKW27 205 50R17 winter tires on rims. 50% tread. Low profile $420. Large shoprider - wheelchair, like new $1800. And 4 wheel scooter parts (misc). Call 250-832-7321
FOR RENT Newly renovated 2 bedroom home for rent in Anglemont. Near lake & Ross Creek Store. Available January 1st. $800/month. References and damage deposit required. Pets negotiable. Call or email Sandra 778-580-5661, shuswapescape@shaw.ca
20, 28, 40, 60, 67 ACRES New 8 lot subdivision acreages with view of Sun Peaks. 10 minutes from Chase at the West end of Turtle Valley on Hepburn Rd. Drilled wells, hydro, Telus, gravel & timber. Check out: Kamloops Craig’s List / real estate / acreages. 250-457-0099 DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The South Shuswap Scoop cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate.
WANTED Sorrento furniture builder will buy suitable hardwoods including fruit-tree wood. I need stock! Dan McKerracher, 250.319.5121 call or text.
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