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CP Holiday Train Embarks on its 2019 Musical Journey By Laurie Jones The CP Holiday Train has once again, embarked on its annual musical journey from coast to coast to entertain hundreds of thousands of people, in addition to collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. The Holiday Train has now raised more than $15.8 million and collected 4.5 million pounds of food since its inaugural journey back in 1999. Everything raised in a community stays in that community. In addition, CP makes a donation at each stop. “The CP Holiday Train is a program that our 13,000-strong CP family has immense pride in bringing to communities every year. Access to nutritious food is a basic necessity, and food bank usage is on the rise across North America. The CP Holiday Train program is our way to help in the fight against hunger by growing awareness of this issue and providing a fun and engaging way for the public to show their support.” Says Keith Creel, CP’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Headlining this year is three-time Juno

Award winner Terri Clark. She holds the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Terry has received 19 CCMA awards and is the newest member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Also performing is Canadian country music singer /songwriter Dallas Smith. If you haven’t yet attended a free holiday train event, here is what you can expect for each location after the train arrives at each designated stop. The stage doors are lowered and the band plays its opening song, followed by a brief presentation with local food bank officials and other dignitaries. The crowd is then treated to a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs. The whole event lasts about 30 minutes. Once the band plays its farewell song, the stage door closes and the train heads to the next stop. CP encourages donations that support healthy food options and suggests that you check with your local food bank to find out what their wish list includes.

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Check out CP’s Healthy Donations campaign (cpr.ca) to learn more about donating nutritious food items. Get set to experience the magic of the Holiday Train. Bundle up the kids, warm yourself with hot chocolate; enjoy the music, the lights and especially the spirit of the holiday season. Your donation will help make a difference one stop at a time.

On Saturday December 14, the train will stop at Sicamous Silver Sand Road intersection at 5:10 pm, Canoe 50th street railway crossing at 6:30 pm, Salmon Arm Lordco gravel parking lot, 51 Lake Shore Drive N.E. at 7:45 pm and Notch Hill across from Notch Hill Hall at 9:10 pm. On December 15, it will arrive in Chase north side of Shuswap Avenue, across from Chase RCMP building at 2:35 pm.

RCMP and BC Coroners Service Identify Anglemont Deceased Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey RCMP Southeast District The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit and the BC Coroners Service positively identified the two individuals who were discovered deceased inside an Anglemont home on November 5. On November 5 at approximately 3:40 p.m., Chase RCMP responded to a residence located in the 2200-block of Fraser Road in Anglemont B.C., after a deceased man and woman were discovered inside the home. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) assumed conduct over the investigation, with the assistance of the Chase RCMP. The BC Coroners Service investigates all sudden, unexpected and or unnatural deaths in the province to determine who died, how, where, when and by what means.

"The identity of each of the deceased person discovered inside the home has been confirmed by the RCMP and the BC Coroners Service," says Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesperson for the BC RCMP Southeast District. "I can now share that the deceased have been positively identified as a 62-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman. The man and woman were known to each other." (Cpl. Donaghey confirmed to the Kicker, the deceased were Anglemont residents.) "Furthermore, I can confirm that RCMP continue to believe that this tragic incident was an isolated event. No suspects are being sought at this time, nor is there any danger to the public," adds Cpl. O’Donaghey. No further information will be released by the RCMP and the BC Coroners Service.

Food Bank Christmas Hampers By Alison Elmes The Christmas Hampers will be distributed on Wednesday, December 11 between 1:30pm and 2:30pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall, 5456 Squilax/ Anglemont Road, Celista. FMI call Janice at 250955 2393. Donations of non perishable food, pet food, and/or

gifts can continue to be dropped off at Scotch Creek Market and Ross Creek Market until December 9. Cheques made payable to the North Shuswap Food Bank can be mailed to North Shuswap Food Bank, 7465 Squilax/Anglemont Road, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. Non tax-deductible receipts will be issued.

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...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass There are many reasons to shop locally this Christmas season, but they all lead to keeping our local businesses, community and environment healthy and prosperous. “Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more self-sufficient and less dependant on imports. Control moves from the boardrooms of distant corporations and back into the community where it belongs.” – Michael H. Shuman, author of the book Going Local. The internet is full of reasons to shop local. When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather than nationally owned, more money is kept in the community because locally owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing local helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base. The unique character of your local community is defined in large part by the business that reside there, and that plays a big factor in your overall satisfaction with where you live and

the value of your home and property. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s welfare and future. Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. It’s a fact that businesses respond to their customers, but your values and desires are much more influential to your local community business than the large big box stores. A small business owner is going to go the extra mile to make you happy. Local businesses are owned by your neighbors and friends, they care about you and are invested in the well-being of your community and its future. If you love art and want to purchase something unique, think of supporting a local artist. A piece of art that really speaks to you is a long-term investment and something you will have forever. The farmers Christmas Market on December 7 at North Shuswap Community Hall is a great chance to see what is out there for you or someone on your Christmas list. Purchase a gift or gift card at a local business for a friend, family member, or co-worker. Talk to the owners of local shops, restaurants or businesses which provide a service, such as hairdressers, gym or salon, to see if they offer gift certificates. Often when shopping local, we meet friends and neighbours shopping too so it can also be a nice social outing. Consider avoiding the malls this holiday season and giving gifts that support our community. The Kicker staff and management wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for your support of this local business.

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

Merry Christmas! Wow, it’s here again and another year has zoomed by. I’d like to say we’ve accomplished great things this year but the truth is that we’ve started some great things, that are not yet completed. Status Check: Community Safety – After the excitement in September the community was very engaged in trying to set up something to protect ourselves from the rash of thefts that had been going on. We had community meetings at the Hub, then Celista Hall. We’ve set up groups to look at things like Community Watch programs, mental health and rehabilitation, political action and ways to frustrate the thieves encouraging them to move elsewhere. As the time went on and information on how we might set up these programs, less and less people came to the meetings. The last community watch meeting was attended by just 5 people. It’s a bit disappointing, but not surprising, that interest has waned. We will continue working on the Community Watch as I feel that it is a worthwhile effort and there will be significant community benefits over the long run. Scotch Creek water system – Interior Health is concerned about water quality with the number of private systems and septic fields so they require a large community water system before any new development might happen. You may know that since the fall of 2018 we had a grant application in to the provincial government for about $7 million grant to cover 73% of the cost of a community water system in

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Scotch Creek. This phase 1 plan would have taken water along Squilax-Anglemont Road from Rose Clifford Park to the old Rona, then down Wharf road to Captains Village. We found out in August this year that we were turned down for that grant. That was a major blow. Then about a month later there was an unexpected opportunity for another round of grants. The wrinkle here is that the CSRD wanted us to get community support before applying for the grant. There would be about 250 people who would be required to connect to the new system and those people would get to vote on whether to move ahead with it. In talking to some of those people, including one group that included just over 100 votes, it became clear that it would be a struggle to get the required 50% + 1 votes. In conversation with the staff at the CSRD we figured that if the community turned down this opportunity that it might be a decade before a grant might be offered again. So CSRD staff came up with a different proposal. The new idea is a smaller system, based around Captains Village and the lower end of Wharf Road. The cost would be much lower, the people in the area in general seem to be in favour, and it would at least begin a process that could be taken in smaller steps. As you read this there will be information coming out describing the new system with costs and timelines. Keep an eye out for it. (Continued on page 6)

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Bottom line is that a start is a start, and without a start you’ll never get to the finish. This is a good thing for Scotch Creek, and a good thing for the North Shuswap. As we end this year and look ahead to the new one, I think back on this first year of my life as a ‘politician’. Friends and neighbours ask me, “How do you like the job?”. In general, it has been rewarding. I’ve met good people who care about their communities, found that the staff at the CSRD are genuinely interested in helping, and have learned important lessons from politicians I work with. People are people! Have a fun and safe Christmas, I’ll see you in the New Year!

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RCMP News Unlawful Possession of Firearms On September 28, 2019, Chase RCMP were called to the Loakin Bear Creek Rd area for a report of a male firing a rifle at targets in a local gravel pit. The male was located and was arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and breaching his conditions of release on a previous weapons related charge. A warrant has now been issued for 35-year-old Michael LUTTMAN of no fixed address, in relation to these charges. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of LUTTMAN please contact Chase RCMP or Crimestoppers. SV Rollovers On November 12, Chase RCMP responded to the Hwy 97 and Hwy 1 for a report of a single vehicle roll over accident. The east bound vehicle

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in snow and it was snowing at the time. SV Rollover On November 15, Chase RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover accident in Sorrento at Notch Hill Rd. The lone occupant of the vehicle was trapped in the vehicle as it had failed to negotiate a corner and travelled down an embankment. The 58-year-old female from Sorrento was taken to hospital as a precaution. SV Accident On November 19, Chase RCMP responded to Hwy 97 and Hannah Rd for a report of a single vehicle rollover accident. The vehicle was travelling north bound on Hwy 97 when the driver lost control in a left hand curve and crossed the center line and went down a steep embankment. The 56-year-old male from Sorrento was not injured in the accident. The roads were in good condition and the driver may have encountered a slippery section in the curve. Assault Causing Bodily Harm On November 19, Chase RCMP were called to the 900 block of Sicamous Ave in Chase for a report of an assault at that location. Police took a male into custody for assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, failing to comply with conditions and mischief. Craig JOHN, 29 years old from Chase, has been held in custody until his next court appearance on November 28, 2019 in Kamloops. Suspicious Male On November 20, Chase RCMP responded to the 1200 Hwy 1 in Sorrento for a report of a suspicious male looking through vehicles at that location. Police attended and located a male, associated to a stolen vehicle from Kamloops. The male was later arrested and was found to be in possession of several pieces of identification that did not belong to him. The 25-year-old male from Chase was later released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled for court in Kamloops on January 9, 2020. Police continue to investigate the origins of the identification found on the male. Anyone with information regarding these investigations or any other crime is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at 250.679.3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477. Photographs of suspicious activity can be emailed to ChaseRCMP@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Safety Mart Chase Receives National Gold By Jo Anne Malpass Brooke and Linda Kynoch of Safety Mart Foods in Chase received a National Gold Award for outstanding Canadian grocers at the Grocery Innovations Canada annual industry event gala dinner. Brooke said it was a great team effort, â&#x20AC;&#x153;our staff is very customer service orientated and make me proud.â&#x20AC;? Safety Mart Chase was awarded gold as the top scoring store in the medium size category. This is the fourth time Safety Mart has received a national award. In 2011, it received national bronze, in 2012, it was the national silver award winner and in 2013, national gold. The 57th Annual Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Ceremony was held October 23 in Toronto,

in front of a gala audience of over 500 leading grocers, suppliers, and distributors, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) on its website. Established in 1962, the CFIG awards program recognizes the success of outstanding independent retailers. Independent grocery stores from every region in Canada compete for the title awarded annually in each of the Specialty, Large, Medium and Small Surface categories. Each of the competing stores is visited personally by a highly respected retail management expert, who evaluates competing stores based on retailing excellence and innovation, store team performance, customer service, space utilization, freshness and cleanliness.

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By Jan Penner Scotch Creek Bottle Depot opened its doors in 2006. Doug and Roxanne Kilback have owned and operated the depot from the beginning. They love living and working in the North Shuswap and are active members of the community. Doug Kilback attended high school in the Lower Mainland. As an adult, he lived in many communities there, including Richmond and Langley. He is a welder by trade. Roxanne Kilback also spent time at the coast and was employed in the offices of a steel corporation. Doug and Roxanne’s initial move to the North Shuswap was to Anglemont, where they built a home. They love the North Shuswap community and are here to stay! Scotch Creek Bottle Depot keeps Doug and Roxanne Kilback very busy. Doug can usually be found either at the depot itself, or out and about in his red truck, collecting recyclables from those of us who need help getting our cans and bottles in. Roxanne, who’s day job for the last 12 years has been at Sunnyside Market, takes care of the mountain of paperwork that is part of Scotch Creek Bottle Depot’s operation. Doug credits her with keeping the background operation running smoothly. Out front, he has a wonderful staff, number varying with the season, who are always helpful and friendly, making a visit to the Depot a pleasant chore.

Scotch Creek Bottle Depot is not just a local business, it is also a means to helping reduce landfill. They operate under the ENCORP umbrella and take any products the company supports. In addition to cans, bottles, they also accept electronics, small appliances and lighting products. Doug and Roxanne Kilback and Scotch Creek Bottle Depot are proud members and supporters of the North Shuswap Community. They have a drop-off system that supports around a dozen different organizations. If you are so inclined, you can drop your cans and bottles off at the depot, let the staff know where you would like them directed, and they will sort, count and tally, depositing a slip into the appropriate organization’s can. They support the Health Centre through a drop station at Ross Creek which Doug empties and tallies regularly. Scotch Creek Bottle Depot staff also extend a welcome to North Shuswap School’s Division 1 Bottle Drive each Spring and Fall. This year’s Fall Drive netted close to $2700 which will be used for class projects and year end field trips. While the community support through can/bottle donations is greatly appreciated, without Doug and his staff participating and supporting, many organizations would lose out. To help people in the community, the Bottle Depot (Continued on page 11)

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staff is again accepting winter coats in good condition, free for anyone to come in to either pick up a warm coat or exchange one. Doug Kilback spent 10+ years as a volunteer Firefighter, first with Anglemont Fire Department and later, with the Kilback’s move to Scotch Creek 8 years ago, with the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department. He has stepped back for the time being but really enjoyed being a part of this vital community service. Doug and Roxanne Kilback keep very busy with the Scotch Creek Bottle Depot, so they do not have a lot of down time. When they get the chance, they enjoy travelling. Sometimes they indulge in vacations in warm sunny places such as Hawaii. Other times, they like to camp, travel to visit friends and family both in and out of the province, or simply journey into town for dinner and a night away from home. Wherever the destination, whatever the duration of their trip, they are always happy to come back to the North Shuswap. Doug Kilback expressed the opinion that there is no place better to live than the North Shuswap. He finds it to be a generous, caring community, where people strive to “be there” for each other and work to create a real sense of community. He appreciates events such as the Friendship Dinner, the Christmas Parade, and the recognition given to volunteers through events such as luncheons and dinners. The Kicker would like to thank Scotch Creek Bottle Depot and Doug and Roxanne Kilback for their continued advertising support. We wish this local business continued success.

Affordable housing in the Shuswap Submitted by Michael Shapcott, The South Shuswap Housing Society is hosting a public meeting on affordable housing and homelessness in the South Shuswap. Our new society was formed by the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, the Sorrento Centre, the South Shuswap Health Services Society, the Sorrento Health Centre, St Mary’s Anglican – United Church, the Sorrento Foodbank and others. We are working with the ColumbiaShuswap Regional District on a housing needs assessment. We are working closely with the Lions’ Manor, an affordable seniors’ housing initiative in Sorrento. We are working towards building new housing to meet the real needs of our communities. The public is invited to hear an update on our work. Bring your stories, concerns and questions to our public meeting with the South Shuswap Housing Society on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6.30 pm at Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Michael Shapcott michael@sorrento-centre.bc.ca or call 250-299-7233.

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By Jo Anne Malpass ACCIONA Infrastructure Maintenance Inc. (AIM) is still getting set up after taking over the road maintenance contract for Service Area 13 (OkanaganShuswap) on April 1, but has nearly completed constructing seven new yards, building up its vehicle fleet, and upgrading its technology and communication systems. Area 13 consists of 4,940 lane kilometers running from Monte Creek in the west to Craigellachie in the east and from the Fintry area in the south to north of Seymour Arm. Gabriel Nava, Operations Manager for Okanagan-Shuswap, explained some of the technology and improvements being done. Nava has a Degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Business Administration and brings 13 years experience working in BC highway maintenance, most recently in the Golden/Revelstoke area. The seven maintenance yards, including the one in Scotch Creek, all have new modern buildings and have been built using environmentally friendly technology. AIM has 61 employees, rising to 150 in the winter. The North Shuswap has a 12-man crew in the winter, working 24/7 from the Squilax Bridge to St. Ives. Because the road to Seymour Arm is a Forestry Road, AIM does not maintain it. AIM did a lot of maintenance work in the community this fall and has hired a resident of Seymour Arm to plough the snow there. As part of the contract, AIM retained its existing BCGEU-certified workforce but has upgraded their training in the new technologies and on the updated Ministry contract requirements. AIM has a full-time trainer and a portable plough training simulator that has been moving from yard to yard since August to make sure training is up to date and ensure the driver and public are safe. It is looking to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring women and First Nations employees. Nava has made some changes to the shifts to ensure roads are cleared early, in time for school buses and morning commuters. The vehicles are all equipped with GPS trackers so the Ministry, AIM supervisors and the communications office (Continued on page 13)

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know what happened that day. Dash cams on many of the vehicles let AIM see what is happening in real time. Along with access to Ministry and Environment Canada forecasts, AIM has a dedicated weather forecast in six locations. Some vehicles have equipment which measures road temperature, friction and brake time on the highway, sending the information to supervisors and foremen so they will know what mix of sand, salt brine or calcium is needed. AIM has a formula for different road temperatures and has also been spreading an environmentally friendly brine-spray liquid ahead of time, which turns the road black and can last 6-7 days on road. 75% of the equipment is brand new and older equipment has been upgraded with technology. The modern equipment purchased for Area 13 includes six tow ploughs with dual liquid chemical spray systems, capable of plowing two full lanes in a single pass. The wheels articulate in the tow vehicle to cover two lanes, and Nava says they are extremely safe vehicles. He has had another plough following them to keep the shoulders cleared at the same time. In preparing for

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the winter season, AIM did work this fall to eliminate high shoulders and ensure water can run off into the ditch properly. Nava says he likes to be proactive; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to wait till the snow gets to the height the Ministry requires for clearing. AIM has established a communications centre in Penticton. With screens all over the room and GPS trackers, AIM can tell you where a truck is and reach the drivers by radio to communicate any issues. Along with updating Drive BC, which reports on issues on major highways, the communications centre updates AIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with information on local roads. Nava has a list of stakeholders who will receive an email on important weather conditions and situations. The list includes the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, School District 83 and first responders. You can call 1-866-2224204 to report any issues.

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Christmas is coming!! Can’t believe how fast time flies. Our last meeting was the annual general meeting at the Hub in Scotch Creek. We had a great turn out with a few directors stepping down and a few more stepping up and others deciding to stay for another term. President- Angela Lagore, Vice President- Charlotte Smith, Treasurer- Jeff Tarry and Executive Director- Deb Seymour. We have several directors who will remain. Our new board members are Sharon Toews, Michelle Cyr, Mark Lagore, Rob Pawluk, Joseph Berger and Helen Blume. President’s AGM Report - We need ways to continue building business in our community with the looming water issue! I also stressed that we need to support anyone who is wanting to open or expand a business in the North Shuswap and that regardless of our impeding water situation, we are still open for business in the North Shuswap and we need to be creative and think “outside the box”. The Chamber started up their committees again for the year. Thank you, Trudy Bennet for stepping up and chairing the parade committee, we truly appreciate you doing this and look forward to what you bring to the table. The parade will take place Dec 7 at 530 pm starting at the Hub and ending at Scotch Creek Market with Santa! Tree lighting at corner of Wharf Road on the same evening. The Chamber is throwing a New Years Dance with, live band, Stiff Whiskers, 8pm at North Shuswap Community Hall. The Chamber will supply snacks and beer gardens. Tickets on sale soon. Check your local stores and watch for

the posters! Winter festival committee is working on the family day celebrations, February 15 and 16, we look forward to another successful event for 2020. First committee meeting is December 4 at 6:30pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall club room. We will be hosting our annual Christmas Decorating Contest again for any home or business in the North Shuswap. Decorations to be up by Dec 7 Parade Day with a voting ballot at the Hub along with a food bank donation. Winners to be announced in the January Kicker/Social Media/Email. Awards & Recognition will be held in early Spring. This event will highlight deserving businesses in the North Shuswap and show recognition to those who most certainly deserve it! Nominations will be out in the new year, so watch for them. We have another committee which reviews the regional district and keeps them accountable. This is a new committee and we look forward to seeing what they come up with and ways we can keep our upper levels of government accountable for their actions. Jay Simpson gave a report on our water situation in Scotch Creek, so much going on with this subject and many ways to try to find solutions. We will just keep pushing for some movement in this subject..... We won’t be hosting a meeting In December due to holidays. Our January meeting will be held on January 27, 6:30 at the Quaaout. Hope to see you all there!! Together we build a strong community!

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Rust Valley Restorers Back for Second Season

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By Laurie Jones Fans of the Rust Valley Restorers series pilot were relieved to find out their favourite docu-drama filmed in the small community of Tappen BC has been renewed for a second season on the History Channel Canada. The show acquired a following not only in the Shuswap but across Canada. The first episode of the new season aired November 21. The hit series produced by Mayham Entertainment chronicles the adventures of three local mechanics in their quest to restore, trade and sell classic cars from rusted auto wrecks. It features entrepreneur and car collector, Mike Hall, who has unbounded energy and vision, but sometimes makes dubious business decisions, his son Connor, the voice of reason and technician of the crew, and Avery Shoaf, the right hand man who is known as the “MacGyver” on the team for his problem-solving skills and a special affinity towards muscle cars. Together, they must work through their own personality quirks and conflicts to make the business a success. Mike and Avery met ten years ago when Mike’s son Conner worked for Avery at his Wildman Boat Rental and also through a mutual friend. “We’re self-made people and

a little independent shall we say,” said Mike, “we kind of hit it off and the rest they say is history.” Avery moved from Fort St. John BC and has lived in Scotch Creek for 25 years. “When I was down for the first summer, I said, I’m not going back.” Mike was born in St Boniface Manitoba, “I came out when I was about less than two years old, then we settled in Kamloops around 1965, “so I consider myself a local.” Filmed at Mike’s property in the Tappen Valley, the camera captures the mountains overlooking the Shuswap as it pans over 5-acres of rusty abandoned trucks and cars that hold memories of a different time and place. To most people, they look like junk, to Mike Hall, and his team of auto restorers, or rust brothers, they are classic cars waiting to be brought back to life. Mike started collecting cars when he was 20. “That’s 40 years of collecting junk. I suffer from what I call “Metallic Hallucination,” when I see a car, I see it done, it gets me into a lot of trouble. My problem is, I grew up with these cars and I know what they looked like brand new so I know what they can look like, that’s why I have 400 of them give or take.” Mike’s goal is to restore all (Continued on page 16)

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400 vehicles. There are many locals in and around the Shuswap area appearing in the show. After all, there is quite a car culture in the community. “We’re bringing in a few more characters from outside, we help them, they help us and they expand the range of Rust Valley. The more people we can highlight and the more people we can help and they can help us, it’s just better for everyone, and the less time I gotta be in front of the camera,” says Mike. This season, Mike and Avery will also have more interactions working with their own children on the show. “Mike does a little more with his son, I do a couple projects with my son and my shop over at my place,” said Avery. In each episode, deadlines loom and hard decisions have to be made but somehow in the midst of all this mad activity they turn chaos into order. This year, Mike has made some big changes. Avery is now Shop Manager and the two are determined to turn the garage into a profitable business. On November 22, Mike and Avery traded their shop tools for dancing shoes and drove from the garage to the

SASCU Recreation Centre to participate in the popular Dancing with the Shuswap Stars fundraising competition. All proceeds from the sold-out event goes to the Shuswap Hospice Society. “It’s been a learning experience, its totally out of our wheelhouse what were used to. I think probably through the middle of doing it, we were hating it and now that we actually learned what we’re doing and got our steps down, you know what, it’s not that bad, it’s actually an alright experience.” said Avery. “You know the thing for us, its good for hospice tgive our support and to raise some money. We are there for the cause, not to win any prizes.” Replied Mike, “It’s been cool, the instructors have been just amazing, I mean, there are people that are taking it way more seriously than we are, we’re doing it for the charity, if we can help them raise the money, well then it’s a good thing. I don’t think people expect us to come out and win the competition – cause it ain’t happening”. At Kicker press time, results from Dancing with the Shuswap Stars were still being tallied.

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Owner’s Responsibility to Meet Buoy Requirements By Jo Anne Malpass This year, 26 noncompliant buoys were removed in May, and 42 were removed this October from Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake, a Transport Canada spokesperson told the Kicker. “About 600 buoys were previously tagged in the North Shuswap area, and noncompliant buoys can be removed at any time.” “In Canada’s marine navigation system, buoys are important to the safety and wellbeing of the boating community. They are floating markers for traffic channels, speed limits, mooring locations or for warning boaters of hazards such as shoals, rocks or rapids. After receiving public concerns on the high number of mooring buoys on the lakes, Transport Canada has been removing non-compliant buoys for the past three years. Once the buoys are removed, they are disposed.” Transport Canada has been putting notices on the buoys as a warning, but says it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure they meet the spe-

cific requirements. The Minister of Transport may remove from any Canadian waters a private buoy that does not comply with these Regulations. The Private Buoy Regulations specify that buoys must also comply with the requirements set out in the Canadian Aids to Navigation System (TP 968), which directs that a mooring buoy is coloured white and orange, with the orange colour covering the top one third of the buoy above the waterline. Buoys must have a height of at least 30.5 cm above the surface of the water and have a width of at least 15.25 cm. Have the lettering “PRIV” marked on opposite sides of the buoy in black. Have an owner’s name and contact information. Be constructed in a manner whereby it remains in position. For more information on private buoy regulations, visit the Transport Canada website: https://www.tc.gc.ca/ Publications/en/TP14799/ PDF/HR/TP14799E.pdf

Fire News By Anglemont Fire Chief Graham Lucas Last month Anglemont, Celista and Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Departments responded to a structure fire in Celista. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire safely, with no injuries to the responders. All three Fire Departments have sent members to the Regional Training Centre in Salmon Arm, taking courses such as Interior Live Fire, Fire Service Instructor, Incident Safety and Hazmat Awareness. Scotch Creek Fire Department would like to thank the

public for coming out to our Halloween party. We appreciate all the donations put in the boot. All three Fire Departments had members in attendance at the Remembrance Day Service in Anglemont. Thank you to the NS Christian Fellowship for the wonderful dinner served for the First Responders and Firefighters. All three Fire Departments need new members. If you are thinking about joining please call your local Fire Chief. Phone numbers are in the clubs and organizations section of the Kicker.

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By Jo Anne Malpass At a town hall meeting Nov. 2 at North Shuswap Community Hall, Area F Columbia Shuswap Regional District Director Jay Simpson brought those in attendance up to date on activities since the last meeting in the spring. Three representatives from ACCIONA Infrastructure Maintenance Inc. (AIM) talked about progress in the first year of their 10-year road maintenance contract and plans going forward. Operations Manager Gabriel Nava said they are working with new equipment, different chemicals and new winter specifications and time frames. He said AIM is planning to be proactive, pre-treating roads and responding early to keep highways moving. Although the maintenance contract does not include rehab, Nava said he is “aware of the situation, know you are frustrated.” He has been working with the Ministry to try to do improvements all together pavement, ditches and culverts. He said he is dedicated to communities and wants to do many improvements. If people have road upgrade requests, these can be sent to AIM, who can present them to the Ministry. He would like to pick the worst roads and get them fixed. “You know more where problems are.” He also recommended sending information to Director Simpson through his northshuswap.info website. AIM call centre 1-866222-4204 to report any issues. Derek Sutherland, CSRD Team Leader, Protective Services talked about the 13 CSRD fire departments and emergency programs. The programs rely on the 300 firefighters and 130 volunteers to operate. Each fire station should have at least 15 members but

the CSRD is having some difficulty recruiting. Sutherland asked for help spreading the word to encourage people to join. Being in a fire protection area can reduce insurance rates, often by half. The recent addition of a dry hydrant at Bristow Road for Celista fire department had some design issues but it will be retrofitted next year. Once that gets done, Celista will be going for Standard Tanker Shuttle Service accreditation under the Fire Underwriters, which should reduce rates in Celista. Firefighters are not asked to do anything they are not comfortable with or trained for, he said. There are administrative or auxiliary positions available. Firefighters do receive compensation, $15 for a starting position up to $25 as Chief. Sutherland said the CSRD has been looking into a way to get a road rescue program for the area. The Shuswap Emergency Program has 45 FireSmart volunteers available to do property assessments. In the future, these assessments may be required for fire insurance, he said. He also touched on neighbourhood emergency programs, saying communities with their own preparations recover faster and better. Any communities interested, can contact sep@csrd.bc.ca or call 250.833.5950. Director Simpson talked about progress to reduce the amount of forest fire fuel present near our communities. He said the CSRD is working with Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, which has a better chance to access funds, money is always a challenge. On Housing and health, he said he has been talking to local groups about senior independent living housing. The (Continued on page 19)

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Incorporation study - The CSRD has asked the Province for a grant of up to Health Centre usually has doctors two $40,000 for a Community Issues/Needs weeks each month. When people use Assessment, which could also include a the clinic, revenue comes in. governance study. The CSRD would Tourism â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CSRD Parks and Shuswap Trail Alliance are looking into de- contribute up to $20. Communities are working together veloping a trail on Lee Creek Bluffs, to watch out for one another. Director above View Road. An expansion of Simpson has been working with comEvelyn Falls in Anglemont is being mittees for planned. community Bristow boat watch, politilaunch cal actions should be and frustraready next tion activiyear. Paralties. lel trails are About a waa challenge ter system for because of Scotch narrow roads Creek, Direcand steep tor Simpson terrain. AIM Quality Assurance Paul Primas and Operations Manager said he Bikes BC Gabriel Nava (left) and CSRD Derek Sutherland (right) give doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think grants representations at North Shuswap Community Hall. there would quire trails be enough be three meters off a main road. He is trying to positive votes in a referendum. The CSRD is looking into other possibiliget something rolling. Official Community Plan is 12 years ties, such as servicing a smaller area old and needs to be updated. Hoping to and seeking help from developers. start that process next year.

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NS Health Centre Investigating Opportunities By Jo Anne Malpass The North Shuswap Health Centre (NSHC) Society continues to investigate opportunities for support, now that a surplus from fund raising to purchase the clinic building is dwindling. At the NSHC Society AGM in October, questions arose about the financial future of the Health Centre. Society co-chair Lorna Pawluk and Executive Director Gail McNeil Oliver want to assure everyone the health centre is open for business. “We’ve come a long way, done it on resources we had that are now depleted. We want to keep doing it.” The Health Centre, unlike most clinics in the province, does not receive any funding but has been operating on community donations. The Society Board, employees, contract doctors and even visiting locum doctors have advocated for support to the Ministry of Health and Interior Health Authority. “We are struggling, we pay for all supplies whereas other clinics are getting assistance,” explained McNeil Oliver. The clinic is looking for operational funding, emergency medication, and clinic medical equipment. Recent communication with Columbia Shuswap Regional District CAO Charles Hamilton found that “aside from the grantin-aid program, there are no other funding programs currently in place that would allow the CSRD to make a contribution toward the society’s operating costs.” Hamilton did share the request with Jodi Pierce, CSRD Financial Administrator who made contact with the Thompson Nicola Regional Hospital District and Interior Health Authority, looking for information to help the clinic. “I will be meeting with some IH officials in the next few weeks and may be able to get some further information. If the TNRHD Board were to approve funding for the North Shuswap Health Centre Society equipment, separate from IH’s regular funding request, that should suffice for IH to take the request forward to the Ministry.” The health centre will continue to follow up on funding and doctor opportunities. The health centre is not a walk-in clinic but rather a family practice with a patient base. Patients who choose NSHC as their primary care center are transferring their charts (600 people transferred their medical charts this year) from other clinics. Patients who choose to maintain their current family doctor are utilizing the NSHC doctors appropriately for their medical needs.

The NSHC has been successful with recruiting doctors to work with the clinic in private contracts, in addition to the usual locum days allocated through the Locums for BC Program. “The clinic is a shared care model where patients can see both contract doctors and our main doctor, Dr. Dinesh Mistry, remotely checks patient results so that patient follow up is completed,” said McNeil Oliver. The clinic has a base of 2800 patients with about 1350 active. Contract doctors see about 30 patients a day when they are there, 900 patient visits this year up to the first of November. The clinic is providing Allied Health Services such as Manual Osteopathy and Dental Hygiene Services. Patients have been able to access Medical Care, Laboratory Services and Foot Care Services in clinic. A Public Health Nurse also visits the clinic to provide services including a Baby & Child Wellness Clinic. One way for residents to support the clinic is to utilize the services available at the facility. The clinic does bill the BC Medical Services Plan for doctor visits. Another way is to support its fundraising by purchasing a 50-50 ticket, now available at the clinic, on Friday nights at the Hub and watch for volunteers selling tickets at the Scotch Creek Market. 2000 tickets will be on sale from now until December 21, $5.00 each. A draw for 50% of total sales will be held December 21st at 5:00 pm at the Hub. Net gaming proceeds have been approved for use towards purchase of an ultrasound machine.

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out. While firefighters are concentrating By Jo Anne Malpass on the fire and their team, the safety ofJosh Finn, a Lieutenant with the Celista Fire Department, says he joined ficer circles the site looking for any danthe fire department to do something for ger. There are different elements at each the community but has found it fun and scene, Command officer, safety officer, exciting. He joined the fire department almost traffic and crowd control. BC Ambulance attends and often RCMP as well. two years ago when encouraged by a North Shuswap friend in the departments Celista Fire Dehave trained partment. He together and are thought it was a able to coordivolunteer position nate well at fire so was surprised scenes. Decito learn firefightsions are based ers are paid by the on training and hour for calls and knowledge of training, and exfire behaviour. penses are covThrough preered. planning, fire One of the fighters know things he has entheir area and joyed is taking the where the closcourses at Shusest water sources wap Regional Fire are. Training Centre. For young peoThe centre in Lieutenant Josh Finn of the Celista Fire Department ple, there are Salmon Arm prowith daughter Lexxie (Photo by Taryn Finn) many courses vides hands-on, live offered, such as fire training, skills air brakes, that can cross over into other maintenance, certification and recruit opportunities. There is also the ability to training. The centre includes a threestory burn building which provides fire- go on to being part of a wildfire crew in the summers, where people are paid $40 fighters with an opportunity to experito $50 an hour. ence fire behaviours. Other props inJosh moved here from Whistler about clude vehicle, broken gas meter, propane 4 ½ years ago, deciding the North Shustank and dumpster with fires fueled by wap was a great place to buy a home and natural gas or propane to provide live start a family. He and his wife, Taryn practical experience. Most of the courses are on weekends, now have a three-year-old daughter, he said, so people can be available. They Lexxie. He works in general construcset up different scenarios and it has giv- tion and his employer supports the fire en him a chance to meet and work with department, giving him the ability to leave the job site to respond to calls. fire fighters from across the region. It has also been rewarding, as well as Being involved with the fire department also requires a commitment from the pretty exciting to run all the equipment family, as 911 calls can often interrupt and go out on calls. “You don’t know what you are going to face when you get family plans. Josh is not the only one who has there,” if there is someone inside or someone hurt. Through regular training, found being a part of Celista Fire Defire fighters learn to stay calm, assess the partment rewarding. The two longest situation and look for danger. They have current fire fighters in Celista have been learned to be professional and conscious there since 1994 and 1995. Their most recent recruit joined just eight weeks of the stress being experienced by the ago. property owner. Josh encourages anyone interested Firefighter safety is a priority, making sure nobody else is a patient that day. to go to a local fire hall on a Tuesday They are trained to look for potential evening practice night. “We need good dangers, hydro lines and propane tanks, people.” and there is a safety officer at every call

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Skmana Cross Country Offering More Kids’ Programs Michelle Tsutsumi, Skills Development Coordinator With our incredible equipment fleet from last year (thanks to a ViaSport grant and a prize package from Rossignol), Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club is pleased to offer Bunnyrabbits (4 and 5 year olds) and Jackrabbits (6 to 9 year olds) this year. The program consists of eight weekly lessons (snow and weather permitting) starting on Sundays from January 12 and running until March 8, 1 – 2 PM. The cost and use of equipment, as well as the Bunnyrabbits and Jackrabbits coaching, will be free to club members (a minimum of one adult and one child). The objective is to introduce cross country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play. In addition, the program is designed to: • Help children develop a positive self-image • Be fun • Provide children an opportunity to make ski-friends • Develop fundamental

movement skills • Help children develop an awareness and appreciation of our natural environment Skmana offers 18 km of ski and snowshoe trails to explore and it is only 15 minutes out of Chase. During the off-season, Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club acquired a new piece of equipment which means track setting can occur in more variable conditions. This means phenomenal skiing over the winter! With a warming hut, and trails for all ability levels and conditions, it is a winter wonderland for all ages to enjoy. For more information about membership and to sign up for the Rabbits program, please visit our website: www.ski-skmana.com. If you are interested in sponsoring the Bunnyrabbits and Jackrabbits program locally, email skiskmana@gmail.com. With the lowest Nordic club membership rate in the province and the hidden treasure of trails, Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club is worth a try this winter.

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Transforming ourselves through loss & grief By Lorna Joy Pawluk, NSHC Society Co-Chair Our community in recent days has experienced the fragility of life through the tragic loss of two lives. It gives me pleasure to acknowledge that the N.S.H.C., First Responders, and the N.S. Christian Fellowship united in opening their doors and hearts to be available those first three days after the tragedy, for debriefing and grief support. These doors and hearts continue to be open and available. The death of someone changes our lives forever. I am sure that many of us can agree that the journey from “before” to “after” is a very painful journey. From my own experiences with deep loss, as well as the many others that I have companioned; I have learned that you need to “lean into” your grief. There is a wilderness that accompanies grieving; but you don’t have to dwell in the wilderness forever. There are “trail markers” that will help you find your way out. But just as with any significant experience in your life, the wilderness will always remain a part of who you are. There is a difference between grieving and mourning. According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, PhD. Fort Collins, Colorado; grief is what you feel on the inside. Mourning is the outward expression of those thoughts and feelings. We all grieve when someone we love dies, but if we are to heal, we must also mourn. Dr. Wolfelt suggests 6 signs that you are going to encounter on your journey. He calls them the “The Mourner’s Six Reconciliation Needs”. To experience reconciliation requires that you descend, not

transcend. You don’t go around or above your grief. You must go through it. And while you go through it, you must express it if you are to reconcile yourself to it. Here is a summary of the Six signs, or trail markers: 1. Acknowledging the Reality of Death - gently confronting the reality that your loved one will never physically come back. This full reality may occur over weeks and months. 2. Embracing the pain of loss – it is easier to avoid, repress, or deny the pain. In actuality, doing well with your grief means becoming well acquainted with your pain. 3. Remembering the person who died – you have a relationship of memory with the person who died. Photos, gifts, souvenirs give testimony to your relationship. 4. Developing a new selfidentity – you confront your changed identity every time you do something that used to be done by the person who died. This can be very hard work and leave you feeling drained. You may experience feelings of helplessness, frustration, inadequacy, fear and even anger. 5. Searching for meaning when someone you love dies; you naturally question the meaning and purpose of life. Overwhelming sadness and loneliness may be your constant companion. You may doubt your faith and have many questions. This is normal and is part of your journey toward renewal. 6. Receiving ongoing support from others – you cannot – nor should you try -to do this journey alone. The people in your support system must understand that in order to (Continued on page 25)

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heal, you must be allowed to mourn long after death. Your journey will never end. People do not “get over” grief. Your feelings of loss will not completely disappear, yet they will soften, and the intense pangs of grief become less frequent. Hope for a continued life will emerge with a renewed sense of energy; confidence; and capacity to reengage in the activities of living. The loss of a loved one can make the Holiday Season seem more like something one needs to just survive and get through, versus a season to enjoy. Feelings of grief are a natural response to loss, and they need to be expressed. Chronic stress is common

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during periods of grief and can lead to several physical and emotional issues such as depression, trouble sleeping, anger and anxiety, loss of appetite and even general aches and pains. If you experience grief and loss through the holidays, keep good tabs on your physical and mental health and reach out and talk to your doctor. *Please Help our Community Health Centre to continue to care for your health needs by supporting our first 50/50 draw event! Proceeds will go towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine! *Tickets available at the HUB every Friday evening; the Health Clinic and when you see a sales table set up at the Scotch Creek Market.

New Reservoir for Saratoga By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has entered into an agreement with General Assembly Excavating Ltd. to construct and commission the Saratoga Waterworks reservoir and supply main for a total cost of $763,339.70 plus applicable taxes. The Saratoga Waterworks upgrade project includes the construction of a new reservoir, supply main and connection of the Copper Island RV Park, as well as the decommissioning of the old reservoir and commissioning of the new works, and was released through a competitive tender process. Eight compliant bid submissions were received in response to the Invitation to Tender and all submissions were carefully reviewed by Gentech Engineering Inc. CSRD staff also completed evaluations of the bid submissions. Both Gentech and CSRD staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bid, General Assembly Excavating Ltd. In other business at the November CSRD Board meeting, a grant in aid of $6,000 was approved for North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce (Christmas decorating and winter festival fireworks). The Board authorized renewing 5-year service agreements with Adams Lake Indian Band and Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. The present agreements expire on December 31, 2019. The agreements provide 911 emergency dispatch, emergency preparedness, recycling, milfoil control and the North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District services to Band lands which are used, occupied, or possessed by non-members of the Bands. The agreement with the LSLIB also provides for weed control, fire suppression and community parks services to the specific areas of Band lands. The CSRD will invoice the Bands on an annual basis for the fees identified in agreement. The Board supported an application to the 2020 Community Resiliency Investment Program for a FireSmart Commu(Continued on page 26)

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Foundation has a named endowment set up for the Adams River Salmon Society and in 2019, recipients of grants included the North Shuswap Health Centre for electrical/ signage upgrades and to the North Shuswap Community Association to help replace the floor. Since it was started in 1994, it has given out a total of $2,974,701. The foundation has grown from its first grant of $2,000 in 1997 to giving $364,882 in 2018. The mission of the foundation is to inspire community giving through permanent endowment funds, foster donor confidence and community trust through responsible management and investment, honour memories and support community causes through grants. For more information, www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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nity Funding and Supports Program grant for the continued development and implementation of localized FireSmart educational activities and tools up to a maximum amount of $150,000. The Board also supported the provision of in-house contributions to support overall grant and project management. City of Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn will replace long time Electoral Area E Director Rhona Martin as Chair of the Board. Martin will take the role of Vice-Chair.

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Community Benefits Agreement Costing Taxpayers By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap Residents of the Shuswap — particularly those who live near Salmon Arm — know the importance of the Trans Canada Highway to our region. Since its announcement in 2016, Salmon Arm has looked forward to the promised fourlaning and other improvements to Highway 1 as part of the Salmon Arm West Project. However, with more than three-years passed since the original announcement, only the preloading contract associated with the first of the three project phases is underway. The major works contract for Phase I bridge construction was promised to be let in 2019, however there are increasing concerns of further delays. When she entered the office of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Claire Trevena was tasked with accelerating Highway 1 upgrades to the Alberta border as part of her ministerial mandate. The Salmon Arm West project is just one clear example of the Minister failing to deliver. I asked Minister Trevena about this project specifically during the debate on budget estimates last spring and she could not offer much in

the way of definitive answers on the project’s timeline. Equally troubling is the fact that when the next phase of this project does go out to tender, it will be under the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) framework. The CBA framework excludes 85% of the province’s construction workers from public infrastructure projects from the process and only serves to benefit hand-picked unions the NDP wants to reward. CBAs dramatically drive up the cost of projects by the government’s own admission — CBA’s are discriminatory, disrespectful to taxpayers, and provide less value for money. Earlier this year, we saw the Illicillewaett four-laning project east of Revelstoke awarded under a CBA, come in a whopping $22 million dollars (34%) over budget. One has to consider that cost overruns associated with the government’s ill -conceived CBAs may be why highway projects like Salmon Arm West, and other highway improvements projects across BC are being delayed.

Invasive Mussel Defence Program Stops 19 Mussel Fouled Boats By Jo Anne Malpass The latest provincial invasive mussel inspection numbers, included in the Okanagan Basin Water Board November 9 report, says 19 watercraft entering BC this year, carried invasive mussels. “Between late April and Sept. 15, the province conducted over 50,000 inspections. Of these, 1,240 watercraft were considered high risk and 19 were found carrying invasive zebra or quagga mussels. Those 19 were travelling from Ontario (14), Michigan (2), Utah (2) and North Carolina (1) and were headed for the Lower Mainland (8), Vancouver Island (4), Okanagan (3), the Kootenays (2), Skeena (1) and Alaska (1).The seasonal program ended in October and final numbers are expected soon.” The BC Ministry of Environment website reports the Invasive Mussel Defence Program (IMDP) is a shared delivery between staff from the B.C. Conservation Office Service and the Environ-

mental Sustainability & Strategic Policy Division within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The Program would like to recognize the ongoing funding provided by BC Hydro, Fortis BC, Columbia Power Corporation, and Columbia Basin Trust to support the delivery of the program. The program operates 12 inspection stations, with 64 auxiliary conservation officers, from April to September/ October. In the summer IMDP report as of July 31, there had been 14 watercraft confirmed to have adult invasive mussels. The Program received advanced notification on 10 of the 14 mussel fouled boats either from another jurisdiction (e.g., AB, MT, ID, WA) or by Canada Border Services Agents. For more information about the Program please visit www.gov.bc.ca/ invasivemussels

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Submitted by Karen Boulter Have you ever considered becoming a First Responder? Maybe you are wondering what might be involved and how often you would be called upon to help. North Shuswap First Responders has been helping people in crisis situations for the past 24 years. The NSFR Society was also formed 18 years ago to help with the administration and fund raising efforts. Today, the Society continues to manage the budget and all the donations, apply for the CSRD grant, approve and pay for all the equipment and training costs, and provide home care equipment and reflective address signs to better facilitate our community needs. We also have designated dispatchers who communicate between BC Ambulance Service and our own First Responders. The NSF Responders are trained to respond in emergency situations whenever an ambulance is required. We continue to need volunteers, both Responders and Dispatchers, for the entire north shore, including Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont and St Ives. Historically, BC Ambulance dispatches us to between 90 and 120 calls per year. Each individual First Responder can expect to attend anywhere from 10-40 of these calls per year, based upon his or her own availability. This number of calls has been reduced over the past year due to a change in government protocols, but we are still hopeful this will be rectified soon. Thank you

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for your continued patience and for speaking up for First Responders when you have the need to call 911. We are all volunteers and therefore our schedules revolve around and vary with our daily lives. If you plan to become a NSFR or a dispatcher, you might want to consider the following statistics. Seventy percent of our calls are received in the six month period from May through October. The busiest months within this period are July and August. February is typically the quietest month. In general, 90% of our calls are initiated by medical conditions such as shortness of breath and chest pains, injuries due to falls, allergic reactions and occasional mishaps with power tools. The remaining 10% of the calls are often due to motor vehicle incidents, reminding us how important it is to slow down and drive with caution. We assist with helicopter landings when patients require an air lift to the hospital. The majority of our calls are received during the day time hours, and approximately 13% require a response between midnight and 6:00 in the morning. As well as responding to emergency calls, the NSFR meets twice per month for ongoing training sessions. We organize the training for all new responders and dispatchers, maintain our equipment and manage the paper work for BC Ambulance Services. This is a diligent, hardworking, cohesive group, who in(Continued on page 29)

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vites you to join us and see just how rewarding being a First Responder can be. Together, ‘We Make A Difference.’ If you are interested in learning more about becoming an NSFR dispatcher, please call Judy Bryenton at 778-207-2088 to find out what you can expect. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Phyllis Shrum at 250-9552949 or pshrum52@gmail.com with your questions. Contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about the home care medical equipment we have available for your use, free of charge. If you are interested in joining our FR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you soon.

North Shuswap Christmas Parade By Trudy Bennett We are all getting excited and preparing for the Annual North Shuswap Christmas Parade on Saturday December 7. For those who are not registered yet and who would like to enter a float, decorated car, costumed character or other, please contact Trudy at 250 - 515-1700. There will be a road closure to accommodate the parade from 5:30 to 6:30 pm between the North Shuswap Bottle Depot and just past The Hub in Scotch Creek. Please note that access to Imai Rd., Jordan Way, Express Point and Wharf Rd. will also be

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blocked off at this time to let the parade proceed through. The Parade will start at the Hub and head west to Scotch Creek Market. Please join us after the parade at Santa’s Village in the Scotch Creek Market parking lot. There will be hot dogs and hot chocolate available by donation. We encourage all in our community to come out and join us. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you to all the local businesses and participants who make this event happen.

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As we come into the final month of 2019, I reflect on all the volunteers who make our community such a success. The volunteers for all the events at the North Shuswap Community Hall are absolutely great and never tire of the work that needs to be done, I would like to Thank each one of you. But out in our community there are more, many more volunteers who help and never really receive any acknowledgement. So I just wanted to say thanks to the next door neighbours who lend a helping hand to fix the fence or gate or make cookies and have tea with the elderly. Or the boy down the road who helps clear the snow from the driveway or walkway of a shut in. Thanks to everyone who takes time out of their busy days to make someone else’s life more enjoyable. If you are looking to volunteer, the Community Hall is always looking for people to help with baking, helping out with dinner events or dances etc. We are especially looking for volunteers for Bingo which would require 1 Monday evening every 5 weeks or so. Please drop me a line at mail@patandrick.ca or to

Loretta at greenough@airspeedwireless.ca So, the month of December is a busy one at our Community Hall starting with our usual weekly activities: • Bingo, Monday nights at 7 pm. (unless it's a statutory holiday when it's cancelled) age 19 and up • Nia at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Fridays • Kangoo Club 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am • Dec 7 - Farmer's Market Craft Sale 10 am-2 pm • Dec 8 - Friendship Dinner 5 pm • Dec 15 - NS Lions Children's Christmas Party and Kicker Colouring Contest Awards at 1:30 pm • Dec 31 - New Year's Eve Dance put on by NS Chamber of Commerce 8 pm Starting in January, we will be starting to replace the dance floor after 85 years of dancing on it. If we can salvage the old boards, we are hoping to be able to sell pieces to people who are interested. We will keep you informed as we go forward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be safe and healthy.

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Sharing your smartphone pictures John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions

Many of us take a lot of pictures, mainly because it’s so easy in today’s world. Almost everyone carries a smartphone which has the ability to take some really excellent shots and often it would be nice to share those moments with family or friends. We have all shared one or two choice photos through text, email, Facebook or what have you and that’s just fine but what if you would like to share 50 or 100 pictures with someone or with a group of people. That’s when things get a little more complicated. You can’t email them because the email would be too large and would be rejected. The best option is to use ‘the cloud’ which really means using tools provided on the Internet. My favorite online tool is Google Photos, for a couple of reasons. First of all, it works on all platforms whether it be Android, iPhone, Windows PC or Mac. Secondly, Google gives you unlimited storage for free to use for pictures. What that means is that you can store ALL of the pictures you have taken with your phone in the cloud absolutely free. That in itself is a huge benefit especially if you lose or accidently destroy your phone, which has been known to happen. All you need to do is to download the Google Photos app. Once that is done, start the app and it will ask you a few questions. One will be to enter your Google id and password. If you already

have a Gmail account, then simply enter that. If you don’t have a Google account, there will be an option on the screen to create one. Another question might be to allow access to your photos. Once you agree to that, then your photos will start to upload to the cloud. The first thing to do is organise the desired photos into an album of some kind. This can be done right on your smartphone using the Google Photos app. Click on ‘Albums’ at the bottom of the screen and choose ‘New Album’. From there you can name the album and select photos. Once you have your pictures in an album, it’s a good idea to go through them and spruce them up. You can make edits right in Google Photos such as cropping, straightening and adjusting brightness and colour. Simply open the photo, hit the three dots on the top right and choose ‘edit’. Finally, once you’re happy with your photos and are ready to share, choose the album and again hit the three dots on the top right and select ‘share’. You will be presented with a screen that allows you to type in the recipient’s name(s). Choose the people you want to share with and hit ‘send’. It’s that simple! As usual, please get in touch if you have any questions or need help. Enjoy and have a great Christmas season!

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By Carmen Tayles Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, a safe holiday season and a prosperous 2020! A heartfelt thank you to the outgoing executive for their involvement with Lakeview Centre in 2019 and a big welcome to the new incoming executive members for 2020. Christmas Dinner and Dance, December 7, 2019: Hosted by the Anglebay Entertainers. Music provided by “Sleepless Nights”, Cash Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Doors and Bar open at 5:00 p.m., turkey supper with all the trimmings and desserts served at 6:00 p.m. Dance 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. BYO plates and cutlery. Tickets are $25 each. Please contact Ann Chow to purchase 250-955-2899. There will be NO “Rise and Shine” Breakfast in December. Lakeview Centre’s breakfasts every 2nd Saturday of the month will continue in January. A sincere and heartfelt “Thank You” to all who sponsored and / or worked the breakfasts in 2019. If you are interested in being a sponsor of, and/or helping with breakfast in 2020, please contact Jim Dingeldein at 250-682 -6235. Coffee House - The Coffee House has moved to Lakeview Centre! Held the third Saturday monthly October through May. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Open Mic 6:30 p.m. The Annual Christmas Craft Fair held in November was a great success and Lakeview Centre thanks everyone involved, from organizing the event, set-up, take-down and all the Vendors who participated. A Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held on November 29. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Executive to show their appreciation for all the volunteer help in 2019. There are no words to describe how much our volunteers mean to the Centre. Your work and interest in Lakeview Community Centre is what keeps it going! We need you and we are very Thankful for all of your help! DID YOU KNOW? New Activities Ideas - if you would like to start an activity, see a particular

activity, or start a new club at the Centre, please contact Jim 250-682-6235. The Board is in need of a Maintenance Coordinator and an Events Coordinator. These are Volunteer Positions. Maintenance Coordinator(s)/ Volunteers: Required to maintain operations of various equipment at the Centre within their abilities and bring major fixes required to the Board’s attention, source out contractors and quotes for said jobs. Events Coordinator: With subcommittees in place, the Event Coordinator will call the lead of each subcommittee to deliver information required to run scheduled events. The Event Coordinator ensures all areas of need to run a successful event are filled. Note: This does not mean that the Event Coordinator needs to be present for every event. We are always looking for volunteers to sign up for subcommittees of their interest such as “clean-up crew”, “kitchen crew”, “set up” crew, for examples. If any of these subcommittees or positions appeal to you and you enjoy using your local community centre, we encourage you to get involved. Please see the sign-up sheets on the main floor bulletin board for further information and / or to sign up. You can also e-mail lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com with your information stating what subcommittee you are interested in. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Centre instead of, or as well as volunteering, the Centre will issue a tax-deductible receipt for the donation. See what’s happening at the Centre! The Centre’s monthly calendar is on the Centre’s bulletin boards or on our website lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com. New members can sign up on the website under the About / Join section or contact Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235 or Bob Ewart at 250-679-3816. Facebook: Please “Like” our page. invite your friends and follow us on Facebook for current and upcoming events! (Lakeview Community Centre Anglemont)

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Lion’s Kid’s Christmas Party By Jo Anne Malpass The Lions Club hosts the annual Kid’s Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall. Santa will be there to hear each child’s wish list and have pictures taken with him. The Lions set up a fishpond and a face painting booth and give out hot dogs, hot chocolate, treats and coffee. Adults can purchase tickets from the Lions to enter draws for an assortment of donated gift baskets. At the party, awards will be presented for The Kicker’s 22nd Kid’s Christmas Colouring Contest. There are usually over 100 children at the party and the Kicker, with the help of generous donors, makes sure there is a gift for each one of

them. If you would like to donate, please contact the Kicker at 250-955-0534 or email kicker@kicker.ca Colouring pages for The Kicker’s 22nd Kid’s Christmas Colouring Contest are available now and must be returned by Dec. 9. Pick up and drop off locations are Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Market, Ross Creek Store and North Shuswap School. Contest is open to North Shuswap residents only. Four prizes will be awarded in each age category, 5 and under, 6-8, 9-10 and 1113. We encourage everyone in the community to join the party and not to miss the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Saturday December 7, in Scotch Creek. If you are entering a parade float, please call Trudy at 250 -515-1700

By Ted Danyluk and Gerry Shea Lions Clubs are changing the world one community at a time, by addressing needs at home and around the globe. Internationally, the Lions Clubs are made up of 1.4 million men and women who believe that kindness matters, and when we work together, we can achieve big goals. That sentiment holds true right here in the North Shuswap. Over the past 42 years, the North Shuswap Lions Club is proud to have supported, and continue to support, many community programs in the region. Through the hard work of dedicated volunteers and contributions from the community and our partners, we can all share in the good feeling of having helped our friends and neighbours through various community initiatives. These initiatives include, for example; youth and education programs, family assistance, community health, school hot lunch programs and many other programs. One program supported by the North Shuswap Lions Club was the November 9th Cabaret and Silent Auction. Thank you to the 94 people who came out and supported this initiative. In addition to the Silent Auction, the Mountain Mamas provided first class entertainment, a bar and concession was available, a 50/50 Draw was held, and a spirited Cake Auction topped off the evening. Through the amazing contribution of 62 Silent Auction items by businesses, residents, and artisans from Chase and the North Shuswap, the hundreds of hours by the North Shuswap Lions Club, help from the North Shuswap Health Centre Society, and most of all the incredible generosity of those in attendance, $7,800 was the

profit amount. This total will be shared evenly between the North Shuswap Health Centre Society and the North Shuswap Lions Community Youth Fund. The Lions would also like to acknowledge the help of the Scotch Creek Market, Ross Creek Country Store and the Health Centre Reception Desk for giving us the opportunity to sell tickets in their locations. Lastly, thanks to the Chase & District Victim Services for providing the “Safe Drive Home” for those who wanted a ride. Two important upcoming events should be added to your calendar. On December 15th, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM, the Lions Club hosts the annual Children’s Christmas Party at the North Shuswap Community Hall. In association with The Kicker, presents are handed out to every child in attendance. Over 100 children usually attend this party. Thanks to the many individuals and businesses for their generous support and gift donations. The Lions Club will set up a “fishpond” and face painting booth. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and other treats are donated by the Lions Club. Adults can buy draw tickets for various donated gift baskets. Santa will be in attendance to give advice regarding the children’s Christmas Wish List. Pictures of Santa with the children are available. The Kicker’s 22nd Annual Kid’s Christmas Colouring Contest will award prizes to four age categories, 5 and under, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-13. Colouring pages are available after November 22 and must be returned by December 9th. Only North Shuswap residents can partake in the contest. Locations for pick(Continued on page 35)

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up and drop-off are the Sunnyside Market, North Shuswap School, Scotch Creek Market and the Ross Creek Store. The other important event is the Annual Chamber Of Commerce Christmas Parade. This year, the parade will take place on December 7th, starting at 5:30 PM from The Hub and ending at the Scotch Creek Market. Lions Club members will be walking with our float and handing out candies to the children attending the parade. The Lions Club float will be hosting Santa, who will be available after the parade at the Scotch Creek Market for children’s Christmas Wish List advice. Our weekly Meat and 50/50 draw happens every Saturday at the Hub from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mark the date of December 14th on your calendar as this will be

the 5 turkey’s and 5 ham’s Christmas draw date. Our Prospective Members Open House was held on November 28th and hopefully a few new members were interested in becoming active members of the Lions Club. We meet at 7:00 PM every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Committee Room at the community hall in Celista. New members are always welcome. When you come out to a Lions Club event or buy some tickets to the meat draw on Saturday afternoons at The Hub, rest assured that your contribution is making a huge difference to our community and the region. We couldn’t be more proud of the work we do and all the support we get from the local community and we always want to share a little of that pride with you. Thank you for supporting the North Shuswap Lions Club!

NORTH SHUSWAP LIONS CLUB CABARET AND SILENT AUCTION On behalf of the North Shuswap Lions, a BIG THANK YOU to the following businesses and individuals that made our recently held Cabaret & Silent Auction a tremendous success. Through their generosity and from those who attended, $7,800 was raised for our Community Youth Fund and the North Shuswap Health Centre Society. • Adams

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ing, honouring the passing of By Jan Kudelka Willy Gaw a few nights beA grand turnout for the fore. November CoffeeHouse A real joy resonates in Club. This Season we've changed to a 6:30 Open Mic the presence of the Tappalastart ... but truthfully it began cian String Band. Great oldtime music with a splash of at 7:15 as the people kept bluegrass. The audience coming in. Approximately loved it! We even got Don80 were seated before the ald Where’s Your Trousers, bells rang. my George Formby childI tried out my pot lid hood fabells as vourite. kind of an Watching opener. The them midCast alumiset, switch num kind instruments make amazbetween ing gongs. them, was a Bring me treat. O my more. I Myra, love want to how you make a play that found obfiddle. ject orchestra. Very Tappalacian String band entertains at Great sound all new November Coffee House. round! age ....and The Volunteers, who part of a truly eclectic evencome early, to help put the ing. Dana McIntyre and Julie evening altogether, and stay until the last cup is cleaned Bradley were second up. and put away, are the reason Three great song choices including a beautiful rendi- the CoffeeHouse continues tion of Leonard Cohen's Hal- and grows. Yes, a standing ovation for our kitchen helplelujah. The Joyful Noise ers! You are all so great! A Choir followed up with a huge thank you gospel feel. It's to those who wonderful to see Next Feature Act brought all the new groups stepThe Kringles scrumptious ping up under the Saturday food sweet stage lights. December 21, 7:30pm treats for the Jim LeDuc Doors open at 6 donation table. and Carol EwThe Feature Act anyshyn play for Dec 21, the 3rd Saturday great together as Cedar of the month, is "The KrinSong. We were all gifted with two upright basses this gles" AKA "The Blind Bay Blues Band". You can look night. And Jim's voice and song choices were solid and forward to an excitingly entertaining evening. sweet vocally. See you all next month. We were then introduced Ugly sweaters expected. to the Rocky Mountain Santa hats... and dancing Wildflowers. A trio of lads with their originals that were shoes! Set up is 530 and doors mightily enjoyed. So much open at 6. Open Mic starts at we got them up twice. Songs were sung in dedi- 6:30 Feature Act at 7:30 cation throughout the even-

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25th Chase Country Christmas By Joanne Johnston Join us to celebrate Chase’s 25th Country Christmas on Friday Dec. 6. The festivities kick off at 4:00 pm. With the street closure, there will be street venders selling their wares and cooking up some yummy dinner, in store specials and the opening of our Country Christmas store for kids’ night. In our pocket park, the Shuswap Community Church will have a live nativity scene, hot apple cider, photo booth and the fire department will be manning a bonfire. Our parade starts at 5:30 from the arena and makes its way up through town. A great attraction after the parade, we will have a tree light up, hayrides, street hockey, and new this year, live music on the street with Tennessee Walker. Bring your dancing shoes or a comfy chair. Saturday kicks off with a pancake breakfast by the Lions in the basement of the Community hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be making an appearance. Upstairs in the hall will be a craft and vendor fair. Our country Christmas store will be open to all, the library has a dropin activity, there are free pictures and story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Safety Mart and the night ends with a Heat game (food bank donations accepted). Sunday this year at the community hall, Kamloops community band and the Chase senior band will perform (food bank donations accepted). Hope to see you all there. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY DEC. 6TH 3pm - Best Decorated Business Award 4pm to 8pm - Country Christmas Store Family Night - 723 Shuswap Ave. 5pm - Bonfire & Live Nativity Scene in Pocket Park 5:30pm - Parade - Arena to Pharmachoice 6pm - Tree Light Up, Hayrides, Street Hockey & Tennessee Walker, LIVE. SATURDAY DEC. 7TH 8am - Lion’s Pancake Breakfast 8am - Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus 9am to 4pm - Country Christmas Store 10am to 3pm - Craft & Vendor Fair @ Community Hall. Craft, Tea and Bake Sale at Creekside Seniors Centre 11am - Storytime at Library 11am - Free Pictures and Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Safety Mart 7pm - Chase Heat Hockey Game SUNDAY DEC. 8TH 2pm - Kamloops Community Band & Chase Sr Band @ Chase Community Hall

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By Helen Dalin The CDFGC has continued to work on updates to the pistol area of the gun range. In the last few weeks they have managed to get target stands raised at 5, 10 and 15m. Anyone choosing to use this part of the range will have to take their own targets and tacks or staples. Those items are not available at the range so shooters will need to preplan their targets before heading up to the range to shoot. It has been raining quite a bit lately so until sand or wood chips get laid down you will need to wear appropriate footwear to deal with the mud there from construction. Please remember that all this work is being done by a small group of volunteers so patience is appreciated until it all gets completed. Without this group of volunteers there wouldn’t even be a range to use. The CDFGC is also working on trying to get a float ready for the Chase Country Christmas parade for December 6th. It is the 25th anniversary of Chase Country Christmas this year so the club is trying hard to support this community event. The biggest item the group is working on is their annual banquet. It is surprising how large a job this is to get ready! This is our only fundraising event of the year and we are asking the community and surrounding local businesses for their support for this event. It has been a long-standing event in this community for many, many years. This year the banquet will be on Feb 1st at the Chase Community Hall. It has been moved back to the

hall so that people can walk home from the dance. It seems that there is not always a taxi available in Chase and no one wants to drink and drive. CDFGC is trying to get the tickets out before Christmas so that they can be bought as Christmas presents for those people “who have everything”. Consider giving them an experience this year instead of an item. There is going to be a popular live band playing the event. Game meat will be served but if you don’t like game meat no problem. Roast beef and ham are also served along with the usual salads and vegetables. There is food for everyone! CDFGC will also have a silent auction, raffles and 50/50 to help with the fundraising efforts which are so necessary to keep our club functioning and able to maintain upkeep to the range but also to support environmental projects in the area such as replacements or repairs of small wharves at small fishing lakes in the area and hopefully some outhouses at the far end of Skamana lake. Ivan Hawley our CDFGC Range Safety Officer is going to be teaching a PAL course on February 15/16th at the Legion. The cost will be $130. Ivan will also be teaching a CORE course February 29, March 1st. Cost is $150. Ivan will be away for a few weeks so contact him in the New year to register for the courses. Ivan’s phone number is 250-6792758. Trap and Skeet shooting will continue all winter on the second Sunday of the month. It will be cancelled if (Continued on page 39)

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the weather turns “bitterly cold” – or way below zero when you don’t want to go outside! Starts at 10 am. Watch our Facebook page for any notices it there are changes. The club is always open to new people who would like to try this sport out. William and Helen Dalin are willing to go up on a different day if someone would like to try the sport out without an audience. We can show and teach you how it is done. Just give us a call at 250-679-8019. Once you try it you are usually hooked! If you are interested in joining our club, memberships can be purchase at Millers Pet Vault across from the post office in Chase. Or you can download a form off our website and mail it into the address on the top. To get a key for the range you must undergo an orientation first. Our next CDFGC monthly meeting will be on December 16th at 7pm at Creekside Center in Chase. Meeting times have been moved up to 7 pm from 7:30pm so that members who live out of town can get home earlier. All members are welcome to attend meetings. We need new ideas and suggestions.

Christmas at Quaaout By Cindy Gibbons Quaaout Lodge has several events planned to celebrate the Christmas season. Our first event is the Festival of Trees. Local businesses can purchase a tree and then decorate it, with the proceeds going to local charities. There will be a prize for the best decorated tree and a chance to win a prize with every vote. If you or your business would like to sponsor a tree, contact us at the Lodge for more details. The Trees will be set up and ready to decorate on November 30. They should be decorated by Dec. 6 for voting. We are also getting involved with both the Chase and the Scotch Creek Parades on December 6 and 7. Come cheer us all on. Then on December 14, we will be hosting Santa’s breakfast for $5.00 per person and donation of a nonperishable food. Children 0-4 years, just a non-perishable food item. Bring your own cameras as Santa will be there from 10 am -12pm.

The Quaaout is also having a Christmas dinner. Book as soon as you can. Information on the new year’s dinner will be posted to the website and on Facebook December 1st. Our Talking Rock pro shop is at Piccadilly Mall for the Christmas season. So, you can still get your stocking stuffers for the golfer in the family. This is also the time to take the opportunity to use the pool. We have opened it to the public Sundays to Thursdays 10 am to 8pm, except from 10 to 11 am on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays when the aquacise group uses the pool. There is always something at the Quaaout Lodge so come and stay a bit so you can enjoy all that we offer. Our spa has an Ultimate Christmas Pamper promotion going on right now and the Culture department offers an assortment of activities, for example Drum Making, Archery, and Storytelling.

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By Chase and District Skate Park Society The final fundraising push to complete the construction on the Dr. Vagyi Memorial Skate Park in Chase is wheeling along with several exciting fundraisers. Although the park has been in use since 2017, there are two more features that need to be constructed. After the Kraft Heinz Project Play contest, and a rapid fundraising campaign to raise the bulk of funds and bring the plan to fruition, the skate park committee stalled out on fundraising for the remaining features. These features need to be completed so an engineer can sign off on the project. We are excited to announce a Christmas Dance at the Chase Community Hall on December 14, featuring live music by the Hub’s house band Stiff Whiskers. Doors open at 8 and the music goes until 12:30 am, a late -night snack will be served

around 10:30 pm. Tickets are only $15 and are available at PharmaChoice Food and Drug, Railside Restaurant and Eye Candy, or by calling Bev at 250-371-7136. Like many businesses and community groups in Chase, we are busily preparing for the festivities of Chase Country Christmas. When you come out to watch the parade on Friday, December 6, be sure to find us on the street in front of Eye Candy. We’ll be serving a delicious meal of slow cooked brisket on a bun with homemade baked beans, as well as hawking homemade Christmas goodies. We also have a toonie raffle on already with some great prizes up for grabs. A huge thank you to Bev Iglesias for stepping up with new energy, and the "Helping Hand” group for taking on all these initiatives. With the Helping Hand, the community’s support, this project will undoubtedly be completed in the spring of 2020.

Christmas Bird Count By Claudette Carlson Once again it is the time for the Christmas Bird Count in the North Shuswap. As in the past, we are asking for volunteers and are asking anyone who has a feeder to count for us on Count Day. We will be doing the tally at my house in Chase at 210 Brooke Drive.

The Count is quite interesting as we tally the species, compare them to last year and count the numbers and again compare them to last year. The area starts at Magna Bay and covers the North Shuswap to the TransCanada, Sorrento area and South Shuswap up to White Lake; so you can (Continued on page 41)

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By Jan Penner similar flares set out on roads under conThe November item is a flare, specifi- struction. My recollection is that they cally a Kingbee Ace Special Flare. The were placed to mark the center of the pictured flare was part of equipment used road. As long as you kept them on your by the CPR. Congratulations to vehicle’s left side and stayed Last Month’s Thing close, you would not venture our $25 prize winner Pierre CPR Flare Cote. into oncoming traffic, nor find The Toledo Torch, a similar yourself off the shoulder. They flare to that pictured appeared in always seemed somewhat eerie the late 1920’s. Filled with kerto me, marking the night with an osene, it was used to mark hazalmost angry red light and small ards on roads and railways. stream of smoke. I didn’t underDowned trains, accident scenes, stand their importance to the and road construction all utisafety of travelers and workers. lized such a device. It comHere is our item for Debined the light of a lantern with cember. Enter your correct Name That Thing guess and you could be the the smoke of a smudge pot to warn drivers and rail workers next lucky draw prize winner. of potential dangers. If you have any interesting The Kingbee Flare pictured connections to our item, we appears to be a 1950’s model. would love to hear them! A complete set included 3 Thanks to The Chase and flares and a rectangular metal District Museum and Archives box for storage and transportafor supplying the item. tion. If one compares the size To place your guess email: of a kerosene lamp to the size kicker@kicker.ca. of the flare, assumedly that Call: 250-955-0534 would give some idea of how or drop answer in one of our long the flares would have drop boxes at Scotch Creek burned. Workers would have Market, Sunnyside Supermarneeded to be in attendance to ket in Celista, or Ross Creek refill the flares if they were Store in Magna Bay. needed for more than an hour HINT: 18” to 24” tall or two at a time. Entry Deadline As a child, I recall seeing December 15

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carl@telus.net On a different note, have you noticed the large number of Eagles on the South Thompson? I counted 132 one day and 115 another. And there are lots of Swans now too. The Swan Count will be in January, North Shuswap to Sorrento. Jack and I will do it again. Hoping to hear from you bird feeders on count day.

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Shuswap Women Who Wine Host Community Giving Event Media Release The Shuswap Women Who Wine invite you to join them for a night of community giving, games, a delicious Mediterranean themed meal and of course, wine. This Community Giving Event will be held on Friday December 6 at Chances Casino in Salmon Arm. This event is open to the public, dinner tickets are available for $35 per person, there will be a cash bar, live music, games and door prizes! Voting tickets require a $100 donation, these are optional for nonmembers but encouraged. Doors open at 5:30, dinner starts at 6:30 and presentations from three charity nominees will start at 7:15pm. Attendees will hear presentations from The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society, The Shuswap Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and The Shuswap Association for Community Living. Following the presentations each attendee who has donated $100 will vote by secret ballot for the organization they would like to see win the donation pool. Charitable tax receipts will be available after the event. These quarterly events have raised over $34,000 since September 2018. The Shuswap Women Who Wine would like to extend a special Thank You to Cameron Exteriors for their generous sponsorship of this Community Giving Event. By all accounts this should be a delightful evening out while giving back to some great causes. Interested attendees please RSVP to info@womenwhowine.ca or buy tickets on our website at www.womenwhowine.ca. Please RSVP by December 2nd, 2019.

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Remembrance Day 2019 Thank you I wish to convey my sincere thank you for the help and assistance in the preparation and delivery of our Remembrance Day Program at Lakeview Centre. MC: Barry Tannock and Gerry MacMillan Veterans Contact and Poppy Sales: Bill McBride Video, lights and sound techs: John Seymour, Jim Dingeldein, Rick Whittaker, Ron Schrader Photography: Claudette Carlsen Kitchen Coordinator – Darla Dingeldein Kitchen Crew: Denise Meier, Bev Shea, Ann Murphy The Bar: Tom and Kathleen Lucus Hall, Stage Set-up and take down: The Anglemont Fire fighters, Dennis & Ann Chow, Darla and Rick Wilkinson, Alison Elmes, Jim Dingeldein, Garry Meier, Lorrie Schrader, Gerry Shea, Ron McFarland, Rick Dick-

son Anglebay Entertainers: Director, Brenda Shabbits. The songs you chose were so appropriate and flawlessly performed. Wreaths: Lucille Wood and Scott Tannock- Favell. Reception / guest seating: Jonah Rivette and Maria Baratta Posters and Programs: Lynn Bryan & Gloria Goodchild Master Copy and piano player for sing-a-long: Lorrie Schrader Thank you: Jo Anne Malpass – The Kicker – for the Remembrance Day Article With all the expertise, talent and assistance here on the North Shuswap, coupled with responsive, respectful citizens, it was an honour. If I have missed anyone, I am sorry. Sincerely, Gloria Goodchild

Flight Cadet Ronan Woyciehouski with veterans Rick Dickson, Bill McBride, Jack Carlsen and Brian Knipstrom at Remembrance Day ceremonies at Lakeview Centre.

Letters to the Editor Consider regular donations to local non profits Charitable donations are such an important part of fundraising for non profit organizations. These days many people cannot afford to give much or as much as they would want even when they are supporters of a need. But a regular monthly donation can become something that is manageable and can make a difference to the charity. I support using CanadaHelps as a vehicle to set up for regular donations however small. All Canadian non profit organizations

are automatically part of CanadaHelps. Income tax receipts for any donation are issued either immediately or once a year (your choice). Please consider setting up a regular donation to a local non profit such as the North Shuswap Health Centre Society. Search www.canadahelps.org for more details on this method of charitable donation. Carol Hoffman

We are owners in Anglemont and for the last few years have been attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Lakeview Community Centre. I have continually been impressed and touched with honest remembrance and reflection that emanates from the ceremony. I have attached a photo that I believe genuinely demonstrates the compassion and gratitude of our community. Jim Simmill

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Please note there is an error in the press release entitled “Transport Canada Removes Non-compliant Buoys” in the November 2019 issue of The Kicker, which states that the buoys that had been removed in the recent enforcement action had been “tagged as non-compliant earlier in the year.” In fact, Transport Canada has been removing buoys WITHOUT “tagging” buoys in advance. Although it further states that “… tagging notifies the owners of the violations and gives them an opportunity to ensure their buoy is brought into line with Transport Canada regulations,” the reality is that there are some owners who are NOT being given an opportunity to make any necessary changes. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Transport Canada and/or their agents seized and removed buoys from in front of my property and in front of my next-doorneighbour’s property in Scotch Creek. Neither of these buoys had been tagged as non-compliant by Transport Canada. When I called the Navigation Protection Program of Transport Canada on Octo-

ber 22, 2019 their response was that, "…we are not required to give any notice... it is only done as a courtesy." To date, Transport Canada has not explained why my neighbour and I were not entitled to the same “courtesy” of tagging our buoy, a courtesy that was selectively extended to some of my neighbours. For those many owners whose buoys do not meet all the requirements and have not been tagged: DO NOT expect to be given the courtesy of any prior tagging by Transport Canada! The seizure of our property will result in costs of at least $1,835 each for my neighbour and I to replace our anchor, chain, and buoy. If there are other waterfront property owners on Shuswap Lake who have had their buoys removed with NO TAG affixed to the buoy prior to removal, and if you would like to consider possible recourse, please email me at: walters.sandra@shaw.ca. Sandra Walters, Resident and property owner in Scotch Creek

SUP paddling witches What a delightful article about the SUP Witches paddling to raise funds for the NS Health Centre. So innovative, Sasha and your fellow North Shuswap Women Entrepreneurs! I applaud you. Keep up the good work. Carol Hoffman

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School News By Jan Penner We recently had a cultural performance, “Release the Rhythm”. A very energetic performer named Daniel had the entire audience enthralled as he led us through West Africa, Peru, Brazil and Spain, with the themes of Music, History and Cultural Diversity. Everyone was given the opportunity to drum, play a rhythm instrument, or use their voice to keep the beat. A huge thanks to this wonderful performer. SYNERGY! December promises to be very busy. In addition to regular instruction, with a district wide focus on Math continuing, we will also be practicing for the Winter Concert on December 17th. As always, there will be a morning Dress Rehearsal, at which guests are welcome, and an afternoon Performance, where we hope to see our usual crowd of friends and family. Tentative start times are 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Plan to arrive early for the afternoon program as we usually have quite a full house. Volleyball season has wrapped up. The win/loss columns were fairly even but the big gains were in skills. I often heard our coaches remark on improved play and strategies being exhibited by our players. Well done Cougars! I myself am most proud of your positive sportsmanship and participation. A gigantic thank-you to our parent drivers and supporters, and to the coaches. The opportunities you make possible for our middle/ high school students

are immeasurable! Best of luck to all our player as Basketball season begins! Division 2 created some amazing shelters which were displayed in the hallway. This project was an opportunity for family involvement in learning and participation was excellent. A big part of success in education is parental support and helping kids know they are important both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all students and families on a job well done! Division 1 has started knitting toques for this year’s Lids For Liam project. Originally begun as a way to honour and remember Liam Smith, it has become a labour of love for our students. The small toques are donated to Royal Inland Hospital for newborns, and the larger ones to cancer patients at the request of the hospital. The project uses a heavy wool and the students create some really lovely toques they are proud to donate in Liam’s memory. A big thanks to everyone who supported the PAC Poinsettia Fundraiser. The PAC supports special events, helps with material costs for various projects and contributes to transportation costs for many field trips. They will be selling something special created by the students, at the Winter Concert, as well as having their annual offering of yummy treats at the Bake Sale. Our last day of classes for 2019 is December 20th. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!

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• Stiff Whiskers - Nov. 30 at the Hub. FMI & tick-

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• Children’s Christmas Play - Dec 1, 10am. “The

Light Before Christmas”, Turkey Dinner after service. North Shuswap Christian Fellowship • Doctors in Clinic - . NS Health Centre. Dec. 2-6 Dr. Midori Yamamoto, Dec. 16-18 Dr. Mistry, 250 -955-0660 for appointments. • Winter Festival Meeting - Dec. 4, 6:30pm at NS Community Hall Club Rm. • Christmas Decorating Contest - home or business. NS Chamber. Decorate by Dec. 6. Entries to northshuswapbc@gmail.com • Lions Club Meat & 50/50 Draw - Saturdays 35pm, weekly at The Hub. • Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 530 pm, starting at the Hub and ending at Scotch Creek Market with Santa. To enter a float, call Trudy at 250515-1700 • Celista Winery Annual Christmas OpenHouse - Dec 7 & 8, 11am to 5pm. See ad pg. 37. Scotch Creek. • Farmers’ Market Craft Fair - Dec. 7, 10am to 2pm. At NS Community Hall. • Christmas Dinner and Dance - Dec. 7 at Lakeview Centre. Doors open 5pm. Music by ‘Sleepless Nights’ Turkey supper. Tickets after Nov. 7. Call Ann 250-955-2899. • Friendship Dinner - Sun. Dec. 8. NS Community Hall. Doors open 5 pm. Free tickets Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside & Ross Creek Store. Bring plates, cutlery, mugs & something for dessert table. Volunteers needed, email vgarden.vs@gmail.com • NS Food Bank Christmas Hampers – distributed Dec. 11, 1:30 – 2:30pm at NS Community Hall. Donations of non perishable food, pet food, and gifts can be dropped off at Scotch Creek Market and Ross Creek Market until Dec. 9. FMI call Janice at 250-955 2393. • Family Christmas at the Clubhouse - Dec 14, at Anglemont Estates Golf. Fun starts at 4pm. Family games, dinner/dessert, gift exchange ($20 limit), Register by Dec. 10, 250– 955-2323. Donations to food bank encouraged. • Lions Christmas Party & Kicker Colouring Contest Prizes - Dec. 15, 1:30- 3:30 pm, NS Community Hall. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, games, pictures with Santa and gifts for all the children. Everyone welcome. • Christmas Bird Count - Dec. 15. To help count, call Claudette 250-679-8148 • Winter Concert - Dec. 17, noon at NS Elementary School • Coffee House at Lakeview - Sat. Dec. 21. Doors open at 6pm. (set-up at 5:30pm). Open mic 6:30 - 7:30. Feature Act 7:30 - 8:15 then back to open mic till close.

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• Ugly Sweater Holiday Party - Dec. 21 at the

Scotch Creek Hub • 50/50 Draw event - ultrasound machine for NS Health Centre. Tickets at the HUB Friday evenings; the Health Clinic and occasionally at a booth at Scotch Creek Market. Draw Dec. 21, 5pm, at the HUB. • Blind Bay Blues - Dec. 28 at the Hub. FMI & tickets call 250-955-2002. • New Years Dance - Stiff Whiskers performing. NS Community Hall, 8pm. Snacks, Champagne , Safe rides. sponsored by NS Chamber. See ad on pg. 31 SOUTH SHUSWAP • Seniors' Christmas Party and Silent Auction – Fri. Nov. 29. Doors open 6 pm. Sorrento Glee Club will entertain. Light refreshments at 8 pm. Sorrento Memorial Hall. • Housing Society Meeting Tues. Dec. 3, 6:30pm at Sorrento Centre. Details on pg.11 • Christmas Open House - Dec. 5, 11am to 7pm. 7 Sisters Boutique. Door Prizes and Spot Draws. • Light Up Sorrento - Dec 6, 6pm - 8pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy canes, live music, Santa Claus and fireworks. Fun for the whole family. • Town Hall Meeting - Dec. 7, 10am. Cedar Heights Centre. Topic: Winter Road Maintenance. Hosted by Director Paul Demenok. • Children’s Christmas Party - Dec 8, 2:304:30pm at Notch Hill Hall (Registration req.) FMI Marianne 250-835-4721 • The Nutcracker - Sun Dec 15, 6pm at Carlin Hall Community Stage. A traditional holiday favourite. Tickets 250-515-3276 or shuswaparts.com • Square Dance - Dec. 29, 7:30pm at Carlin Hall. No experience necessary. Live Caller Sean Fen. Music by Wayne County Hog Tie. Coffee & treats by donation. Tickets at Acorn music or at the door (children 12 & under FREE) . • South Shuswap Library - Mother Goose - Lively hour filled with songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Light snack served. Fridays at 10:15 am. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. Ages 3 & under with caregiver. Drop-in. Baby Talk. This Friday program will resume February 7th, 2020. Get Crafty with the Silverbacks. Mon, Dec. 2, 3:00-4:30pm. For School aged children. Pre-registration required. Pyjama Storytime. Enjoy the fun with songs, stories and fingerplays. Light snack served. Tues. Dec. 3, 6-6:45 pm and Feb. 11, 2020. Unplug and Play Week January 25 to February 1, 2020. Explore some screen free activities with your family. Okanagan Science Center program at the library on Jan. 25, 1 – 2 pm. Please pre-register. Last open day for Library is Sat. Dec 21. Re-opens Thurs Jan. 2, 2020. For more South Shuswap events see the South Shuswap Scoop to deliver Dec 6

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Craft - Sat Dec 7 11am – Noon. Puppets, stories, songs and a craft for families of all ages. Drop-in. Yarn & Yap Every Sat. 10am-4pm. Crochet or knit. Get help or just enjoy company. Drop-in. Story Buddies make reading more fun. Thursdays 33:30pm. Tech One-on-One - Tue Dec 17 11am3pm. 30-minute coaching sessions help with beginner technology needs. Registration required. Tiny Tunes - every Wed 11-11:30am. Join us for songs, rhymes and fun! Drop-in. Last one 2019 is Dec 11. Seasonal Solo Paint Night in Dec - watch for more details! Limited seating. 250.679.3331 • Festival of Trees – Purchase & decorate a tree at Quaaout Lodge. Proceeds to local charities. Voting Dec. 6. (250) 679-3090 • 25th Chase Country Christmas - Starts Dec. 6 at 4pm. Parade at 5:30pm, then Community Tree Lighting and music by Tennessee Walker downtown. Continues Dec. 7 with breakfast, pics with Santa, craft & vendor fair. • Mixed Open Bonspiel - Dec. 7 & 8 at Chase Curling Arena. Theme Ugly Christmas Sweater. FMI Pete or Rose 250-682-8273 • Pancake Breakfast - Sun. Dec. 8. 9 to 11 am. All proceeds go towards the completely volunteer run Chase Curling Club. • Santa’s Breakfast – Dec. 14 10 am – 12 pm. Quaaout Lodge. Small fee and donation of nonperishable food. (250) 679-3090 • Christmas Dance – Dec. 14. Doors open 8 pm at Chase Community Hall. Featuring live music by Stiff Whiskers. Light snack served around 10:30 pm. Fundraiser for Chase Skate Park. Tickets at PharmaChoice Food and Drug, Railside Restaurant and Eye Candy, or by calling Bev at 250-371-7136. • Ring in the New Year with Taste of the Shuswap - December 31 at Quaaout Lodge. 5 Course Dinner. Call 250-679-4200 to book. See at on pg. 12 • Chase Fish & Game Banquet - Sat. Feb 1. Chase Community Hall. Happy Hour 5:50. Banquet 7 pm. Dance to "Sleepless Nights". Tickets or info call Vickey 250-955-2374 or pick up tickets at Millers Pet Vault. SALMON ARM & AREA • The Wizard of Oz - Nov 22 to Dec 8 at Shuswap Theatre, 41, Hudson Ave. FMI inquiry@shuswaptheatre.com • Downtown Light-up - Nov. 29, 9pm. Downtown Salmon Arm. • Women Who Wine - Charity event. Dec. 6 at Chances Casino. Dinner 6:30. Cash bar, live music, games. Presentations from 3 charity nominees. RSVP by Dec. 2 to info@womenwhowine.ca • Christmas Dance - by Enderby Old Time Dance Club on Dec 6 at 7pm. Enderby Hall. Everyone welcome. FMI 250-515-1176

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NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO - Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Sue at 250-517 -7240 (license #92155) • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm. • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm. • Lions Club - meet 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Tues. of the month at 1pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers - Wed. 1pm - 3pm • Arts & Crafts - Tues. 10am - 2pm (bring a lunch) • Carpet Bowling – Mon & Thurs. 10am to noon. • Country Gardeners - 3rd Wed. 1:30 - 3:30 pm • Coffee House - 3rd Sat. Set up is 530. Doors open at 6. Open Mic 6:30 Feature Act 7:30 • Cribbage - Thurs. 1pm to 3pm. • Dance Lessons - Wed. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm • Fitness Classes - Mon. 8:30am, Wed & Fri 9am. • General Meetings 2nd Tues. 2:30pm • Jam (drop-in) - Thurs. 7pm FMI 250-682-6235 • Rise N Shine Family Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 9-11am • Table Tennis - Mon & Thurs 1pm OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm. North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - last Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 (cancelled Oct 14-18) • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Saturdays at the Hub in Scotch Creek 3-5pm. • Kids Klub - Tues. 2 - 4pm at NS Elementary School. FMI 250-955-0071 • Neighbours Seniors Club - Wed. 12 to 3pm. Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & fellowship. N.S. Christian Fellowship FMI Marion 250-679-2369 / Sherri 250-955-0036. • NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - Call Kris 250-9550383 for meeting information. • Pickleball at Rose Clifford Park in Scotch Creek daily 9am to 11am. FMI & to inquire about lessons call 250-371-7567 • Yoga at Life Force Centre at Gateway Resort in Lee Creek-Mon-Sat 9am Hatha, Deep Stretch Yin & More. All Classes, All Levels. Visit lifeforceenergy.net/yoga for full Yoga Schedule & more info or call 250-679-4411. • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join, contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php

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Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails At the Centre in Scotch Creek Wed to Fri 10 - 4 & Sat by Appointment

250-320-4050

SHUSWAP & SURROUNDING AREA

T CE WET

D RTIFIE Roy Quackenbush Proprietor 250-803-1843

royquackenbush@hotmail.com

DECEMBER 2019

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SERVICES

Life Force Experiential Activities

Nails by Julie. Celista, North Shuswap. Temporary or permanent. French tip to funky. Gel polish to full nail art. Call Julie 403-805-8973 9 years experience.

YOGA CLASSES & more Lee Creek

250-679-4411

LifeForceEnergy.net

250-955-2301

Dave Jones Painting Service

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

Professional & Superior Workmanship 604-842-4375 Scotch Creek

Paint Drywall Small drywall repairs Ceiling Repair Stain removal

20 years experience

VACATION RENTALS

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor Sudoku - Medium

DRY SPLIT

$100. CORD (you haul) 250-955-0187

Tires *225-60R17 Blizzak Snow Tires $200. *245-70R16-M/S 6-bolt Chev Rims $320. Call 250-253-1949

WANTED

North Shuswap Library We recently got married at Henstridge Meadow on Adams Plateau. Are looking to purchase land and settle down in the NS.

custom sewing alterations repairs

Meal Preparation

Linda Rightmire

FOR SALE

Retired Nurse Available for Home Care, Nursing Care, Geriatric Foot Care, Cooking. Phone 250-214-0045 or email dinardoadele@hotmail.com. Affordable Rate

Email: aleta@flat-iron.ca Cell/Text: 1-250-517-9134 136 Haldane St., Chase BC

Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

Tom Barnhardt

by appointment

Sudoku - Easy

Reading Tutoring

Flexible Scheduling Spaces Limited

Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood) Cedar Siding - Fascia Board - etc. Beams  Kiln Dried T&G available

Mobile Hair Service North Shuswap. Can't get to your stylist or barber? Call Julie. Cuts, colors, styling & barber services. 403-805- 8973 Celista. Over 30 years experience.

TUTORING

VACANT LAND OR PROPERTY

WITH OLD HOUSE

at the Centre in Scotch Creek

Tues: Noon - 5 pm Wed & Fri: 11 am - 4 pm 250-955-8198

10 - 160 ACRES

Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

Working Together To Prevent Crime

Contact Andy or Kayla Bowie 250•859•2639 250•300•4438

info@kaypfob.com

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

(in your home)

House Cleaning Call Debbie 250-299-3851 or Willa 250-320-3171 Handsathomecare@outlook.com

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DECEMBER 2019

OBITUARIES

Classified Ads

Aileen Brand

$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad, First inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534

* must be paid in advance*

January Deadline - December 20

PLEASE PRINT It is with great sadness to announce Aileen Brand, 91 years old, passed on to be with the Angels on November 20, 2019 @ 6 P.M. in Calgary, Alberta. It is with deep regret that I announce the death of my best friend and long time husband, Willy. Willy was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1958. He will be greatly missed by myself and our two sons Liam and Tristan. Willy’s sister Katy and her family, as well as many family members connected through feelings if not by blood, will also remember him fondly. Willy was a driving force in the Shuswap music scene. Musicians and audiences alike will long recall his passion and humour. I can only say, if it’s shining a whole lot less here, it’s shining brighter somewhere else.

Shine on, you crazy diamond.

Aileen was a very unique lady with a belief that: ‘Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, pretty and unwrinkled – BUT – rather slide in sideways – wine in one hand; chocolate in another-totally worn out, yelling “Woo Hoo! What a ride!”’ Aileen was an amazing: Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Actress and Friend who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her 3 sons, 2 daughters: James Coupland, Rob Coupland, Alan Coupland (Vicky), Laura Ramsay (nee Coupland) Anne Coupland, 4 grandchildren, 2 nephews and 1 niece. A celebration of Aileen’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and/or cards, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

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TRANSFER STATION Scotch Creek Seymour Arm Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

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

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Saturday 1pm - 5pm Closed Statutory Holidays

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AIM Roads

1-866-222-4204 Email: aimroads@acciona.ca Ministry Contact: 1-250-503-3664

DECEMBER 2019

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DECEMBER 2019

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

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

250-851-8828 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover

Hank Destree

250-371-2690

• Renovations,

New Construction & Repairs 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter • Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load • Heat Trace Installation • Continuous

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Serving the Shuswap for 23 years

Ken Goertzen Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @gmail.com

C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES

Dec 6-7 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dec 13-14 Pork Medallions Dec 20-21 Turkey Dinner Dec 27-28 Cabbage rolls & Cheesy Potatoes

TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

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

Quality Comes First

POTTERY, CLOTHING, SOCKING STUFFERS PHONE ACCESSORIES & JEWELLERY

Bring mitts, scarfs, socks, gloves and gifts for charity

Christmas Eve - 8am to 6pm Christmas Day - CLOSED Boxing Day - 8am to 6pm

New Year’s Eve - 8am to 6pm New Year’s Day - CLOSED

Holiday Hours Hours