South Shuswap Scoop December 2020

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Buttons for Christmas

By Jerre Paquette puppy ownership. And the kids took it on Tucked away in the trees near White with the glee you can readily see in their Lake, BC, you'll come across a twofaces. business family of four: Mom and Dad Last year, sometime well before (Shaun & Brenda Gaynor) and Brother Christmas, the family identified a kidsand Sister (Nathanael & Joy). oriented project that seemed workable and While Mom and Dad built, operate, profitable--design some simple, attractive and manage Woodland Cabins.ca ("Your Christmas ornaments; shop around for just Retreat from the Everyday�), this story is the right kinds and numbers of buttons, a all about how their children Nathanael (7) bit of ribbon, and some hanging wire; cost and Joy (5) came to be passionate, happy, it all out (Mom's the accountant); figure creative assemblers out the marketing of coloured buttons and delivery they turn into the scheme (that cutest Christmas would be Dad); ornaments in the then get to work.

Shuswap--and sell With the enthusiand deliver them in asm, guidance, person! They are and support of possibly the their parents, Nayoungest entreprethanael and Joy neurs in the entire have become ararea! How did that tistic entreprecome about? neurs. I know, beMom and Dad, cause I just dreamers who well bought and they Nathanael & Joy playing with their Christmas know how to use just delivered a Ornaments. Photos by Shaun & Brenda Gaynor commitment, a package of their good plan, and a wonderfully crafthard-work ethic to turn dreams into reali- ed Christmas Button Ornaments. And my ty, transformed themselves into mentors sister-in-law Colleen is about to order and investment bankers when their kids some for herself. said they wanted a puppy. Were the kids Their plan worked well last year, but committed enough to earn what it took to this year is slower, perhaps because of buy, feed, train, and look after a puppy?

Covid-19.... That's ok--it's part of the kids' Well, their parents devised a workable learning about business, and they're not plan whereby their kids could prove they alone in the downturn, of course. Meanhad what it takes to become partners in (Continued on page 3)

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Buttons for Christmas while, they're thinking positively and with continuing enthusiasm.

They make buying their Christmas Ornaments exceptionally easy for all of us, outdoing even Walmart! While you can pay for your sets of ornaments by e-transfer, you can also pay by cash-inan-envelope under the front-door mat! That's what I did.

When the doorbell rang to indicate a delivery had been made (UPS? Home Hardware?), I opened the door to find Nathanael and Shaun, his Dad, all masked up and standing respectfully and safely 10 feet back. My ordered set of ornaments was sitting there on the mat, the cash envelope in Nathanael's hand--the exchange had been made, as simple as that. You could see the smiles behind the masks. It was such a pleasure.

Shaun and Brenda (who is a school teacher) home-school their two kids right now, and I felt like I was part of

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their lesson plan, sharing in the intention to teach them responsibility and the value of ethics and community and engagement, the effect of sound business practices, and the power of acting on their dreams.

And here's the happy conclusion to this short story--Joy and Nathanael earned enough money last year to get their puppy. Twisty is now a member of the Gaynor household, and I just know she's found a happy home.

Happy Christmas to the whole Gaynor family of five!

Contact the Gaynors at 250-803-4670 to order as many sets of ornaments as you wish. And if you want to rent a cabin in the woods at White Lake to"Get Away from Everyday," email the Gaynors at guestservices@woodlandcabins.ca

CSRD applies for grant to complete Housing Needs Assessments CSRD Release Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is seeking grant funding to complete the set of Housing Needs Assessments for the region, which are now a provincial requirement for all jurisdictions in BC. The CSRD is applying to the Union of BC Municipalities Housing Needs Reports Grant program for $45,000 to complete reports for Electoral Areas B, D, and F. The CSRD Board of Directors recently received Housing Needs Assessment reports for Electoral Areas C and E, which were funded by this program.

The Town of Golden is currently completing a Housing Needs Report which includes Electoral Area A and therefore

grant funding for that area is not necessary at this time.

Information from these reports is required to assist in creating or amending Official Community Plans, and also need to be in place in rural areas without land-use planning. The province is requiring local governments to complete these reports by mid2022.

Housing Needs Assessments will be used to help guide both short-term and long-term housing policies and strategies for the CSRD. More information and a copy of the Housing Needs Assessment for Electoral Areas C and E are available on the CSRD website or by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3lC73g3

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)

Cell: 250-517-0810

Introducing the “South Shuswap Rides” Service On behalf of the South Shuswap Transportation Society (SSTS), I’m very pleased to announce the launch of the “South Shuswap Rides” service. I would like to thank our SSTS Board members, Ron Lane, Bev Scott, Barbra Fairclough, Colleen Kohlman, Bryan Lowes, Darlene Duxbury and Sharon Spearman who have worked diligently over the past year to help make this service a reality. This service has taken many hours to develop, and I think they have all done a wonderful job on behalf of this community. I’d also like to sincerely thank Lynne Lowes, Don Pryor, Dustin Harasym, and Richard Bellman for their significant contributions.

For the month of December, the South Shuswap Rides program will be available on a limited basis as we work through a “soft launch” process and get the bugs out. On January 4, 2021, it will be available to the full community. So, here’s the details….

This service is being operated by a non-profit society with volunteer drivers who have undergone driver safety training, criminal record checks, and a driver safety record review. It is intended to help those who are unable to drive for whatever reason to participate in activities of daily living such as attending medical, laboratory, legal or personal appointments, medical treatments, fulfilling prescriptions, banking and shopping. To minimize operating costs and reduce environmental impact we are using an electric vehicle, a 2020 Chevy Bolt.

Rendition of the car

This door-to-door service for residents of CSRD Area C only, will be available from 9 am to 5 pm, on weekdays only, and rides must be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, at least 24 hours in advance. A strict COVID-19 protocol will be followed which will include use of a Lexan screen to separate the driver from the passenger in the rear seat, satisfactory completion of a COVID-19 questionnaire, disinfection of the car after each use, and wearing of masks by both the driver and the passenger. Passengers and drivers will be required to sign a Statement of Understanding, which pertains to personal conduct during a ride.

As we will have ongoing operational costs such as insurance, car maintenance and storage, electricity, marketing, and other costs, a suggested donation schedule has been developed, and is posted in the car. Donations can be made using cash, cheque or electronic funds transfer and a receipt will be provided. Riders who are unable to pay will not be turned away, and we encourage that riders donate only what they can afford. The service will accommodate local trips within the South Shuswap and to Salmon Arm; longer trips for medical appointments to Vernon, Kamloops and Kelowna will require more advance notice. We heartily encourage all residents to shop in the South Shuswap whenever possible in order to support our local economy and small businesses in this community.

The Chevy Bolt we are using is a small car and will not accommodate larger wheel chairs or walkers, so unfortunately, our service at this time is limited to ambulatory residents only. The driver will pick you up at your door at a pre-arranged time, will drive you to your destination, and will return you to your home.

In the case of bad weather, the driver and the rider both have the right to cancel the ride with short notice and at no cost for safety reasons.

To reserve a ride, after January 4, please call 250-463-4341.

For more information, please go to our website at www.southshuswaprides.ca. Our sincere thanks go to our sponsors, SASCU, CSRD, Shuswap Community Foundation and Sorrento Tirecraft, whose kind donations have made this service a reality. If you would like to become a sponsor or donate to our cause, please go to our website for more information.

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Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Meeting

By Barbra Fairclough Kailey Laidlaw, Senior Planning Analyst, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing was a guest at the November Sorrento- Blind Bay Incorporation Committee meeting and spoke to questions relating to the provincial offer for restructure assistance. The Ministry along with the Treasury Board will prepare the proposal.

The province has ultimate authority on the local government system and the province will make an offer of restructure assistance, which is a five-year staggered approach to support the transition to incorporation. The consultants preliminary report will then be presented to the community for review and input during a robust three or four month Community Engagement process.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area C Director Paul Demenok noted at the meeting that it could be useful to hear from mayors or councillors from other jurisdictions that have gone through this incorporation review process.

Cristal Engleder from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General was on hand to answer questions relating to police service review.

Also, on the agenda was a review of economic development services.

Pandemic conditions will be considered and planning engagement will be done with respect to current directives ongoing. The Committee and the Consultant have acknowledged that a fulsome effort needs to be made to ensure as many residents as possible can be involved in the community engagement.

The next meeting will be scheduled some time in the new year, with two more Incorporation Committee Review meetings anticipated in early 2021. Once the Committee meetings are complete, the findings will be amalgamated into a preliminary report in conjunction with information on the provincial offer for restructure support.

A decision on incorporation would need the approval of the electorate through a referendum vote before any change could be made. The default option of dividing electoral Area C into two electoral areas is if incorporation of Sorrento Blind Bay does not go ahead.

All the documents for the incorporation review process are accessible on the CSRD website, including a list of frequently asked questions. A few of these are: Will there be a cost included for a municipal hall building that would be required under the incorporation option?

- The cost of a municipal hall will be factored into the analysis in an upcoming Service Sheet. It is important to ensure that all such costs are included, in part because of the relatively high cost of property in the area.

Would most property taxes collected in the new municipality remain in the community, or would they continue to flow to the provincial government in Victoria?

- Some taxes paid by property owners in the new municipality would continue to flow to the provincial government to help

pay for the provincially provided local services. An example is police service, which would — at least in the short term — continue to be provided by the province. Most taxes paid by property owners, however, would remain in the community. A desire to retain the bulk of property tax revenues in the community was one of the factors that prompted the Incorporation Study.

Would roads receive a higher level of maintenance than at present?

- Local roads would become the responsibility of the new municipality if residents chose to incorporate. The new Council, guided by input from the community, would set the service standards to achieve. The new Council would also be responsible for paying for all local road maintenance, upgrade and development using local property tax revenue.

More details about this topic and many other frequently asked questions can be found on the CSRD Website here: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoralarea-c-incorporation-study/frequently-asked-questions If you have a question and are not able to attend a meeting you can submit your question through the CSRD Website.

In the new year there will be more updates. Follow the CSRD on Facebook or visit the CSRD website. Electoral Area C - Incorporation Study | Columbia Shuswap Regional District (csrd.bc.ca)

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Celine’s Just Desserts for all Occasions

Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop

By Barbra Fairclough “I have been in the kitchen since I was big enough to drag a chair up to the counter and help,” says Celine Giesbrecht as she describes how she came to operate her gluten-free kitchen, Celine’s Just Desserts.

She began in 2008 at the Quesnel farmers market, then at the Dawson Creek farmers market until coming to roost in the Shuswap where she started here at the Sorrento Farmers Market. Celine now sells directly from her ‘gluten-free dedicated’ registered commercial kitchen in Blind Bay. “I love to feed people.” Celine bakes every order from scratch on demand. “Cakes are my Zen. Some people relax with knitting or woodwork, I like working with butter cream.”

Celine enjoys helping customers realize their vision. The largest cake she has ever made was 500 pounds for a wedding of 300 people. Weddings, meetings, celebrations, birthday, or anniversaries are all great cake occasions.

Sometimes a smaller treat is in order and cupcakes or cookies are also a fun way to make an occasion special.

Celine works her recipes until she has them perfected. She tries new things and pays attention to food trends.

She accommodates special food requests wherever possible.

Full meal catering is also part of the repertoire. Adapting to pandemic times, full menus for dinners and other meals are offered but not currently in buffet style.

An anniversary meal was recently served ‘picnic style’ with the meal plated in a classic take out box. This fresh approach ensured reducing handling of individualized meals, making for a memorable occasion.

Hot food service is not available but precooked frozen savory meals are. With a focus on using local food ingredients Celine’s meals are sure to please.

A full menu of made-to-order Christmas items are on offer.

You can order party trays, large platters as well as cookies, fudge, and candy. All the festive additions to add warmth and enjoyment to your Christmas.

When a customer calls, Celine will do an initial consultation for flavors and design, and consideration for complexity, size of order and lead time for each order is determined. A simple one tier birthday cake can be ordered a week ahead.

Three or four tier cakes will need 3 or 4 weeks in advance.

Special goody boxes are mailed monthly to customers in BC and Alberta. You can choose how you receive your delicious deliveries.

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Covid protocols under the guidance of Interior Health are always followed during preparation and delivery. Covid safe delivery is the standard. Celine says assuredly, “I am the only one in my kitchen.”

“I make a lot of cupcakes and they are fun and easy especially the last 8 months or so.” Customers can have them packed to go.

A special treat in natural individual servings is a perfect antidote for just about anything.

Whether you have a special occasion or just want to indulge a little, Celine has

something for everyone.

Beat the rush and enjoy some feel good desserts from Celine’s kitchen. Visit Celine’s Just Desserts on Facebook and message her with your request. Or pick up the phone and call or text her at 250 253 3978.

CSRD seeks funds for Newsome Creek rehabilitation CSRD Media Release Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok has been working The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is apply- directly with residents trying to find solutions. He was pleased ing for a $6.3 million grant to deal with ongoing Selina Robinson, BC's Minister of Muerosion which is threatening homes and property nicipal Affairs and Housing, advised the along the banks of Newsome Creek in Sorrento.

CSRD of this funding opportunity at a Since 2016, runoff in the creek has degraded meeting held during the Union of BC the steep banks to the point where it is underMunicipalities convention in September. mining the foundations of several homes and "My fingers are crossed on behalf of the posing a risk to other properties. Every spring, community that this will occur. It is a increased water flows in the creek take an addisignificant issue in my community that is tional toll on the stability of the banks. In addiaffecting the entire community. We need tion, runoff from the creek creates an additional to get this done," said Demenok. strain on the Sorrento Water System due to inCSRD Directors voted unanimously in creased sediment levels near the water intake. favour of submitting a grant in the A 2019 study, commissioned by the CSRD, amount of $6.3 million, which would showed extensive rehabilitation work will be cover the entire capital cost of the prorequired to stabilize the slope in the affected ject. If the grant application is successful, area. The CSRD has been lobbying the provinthe CSRD would need to contribute staff cial government to fund the project, however, time and support towards managing the suitable funding programs did not exist or were project. not available for this project.

The CSRD will now await word on At the 2020 Union of BC Municipalities whether the grant application is successconference, the CSRD was made aware of a ful. There has been no information propossible funding opportunity through the Buildvided to the CSRD about when the deciing Canada Infrastructure Program - Rural and sion will be announced.

An image of the undercut bank of Northern Communities Grant.

Newsome Creek with residences located at the top of the ravine.

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

Firefighters learning how to operate the Apparatus at the Shuswap Regional Fire Training Centre Photo Credit: Nigel Collett

By Nigel Collett Here we are on the countdown to Christmas (again... already!). I hope everyone and their families are staying safe and well, especially given our current circumstances.

Eagle Bay Firehall has not had a single callout in back-to-back months now, which leads us to believe we are long overdue and that could quite possibly have changed by the time you are reading this - let’s hope not. I’m happy to always be ready, willing and able but I’d also prefer everyone remain safe, particularly at this time of year.

I’ve been kept very busy these past few weekends attending training at the Shuswap Regional Fire Training Centre. I have recently completed courses in Emergency Vehicle Driving, Air

Brakes (with a follow-up knowledge test at ICBC), Apparatus Pump Operator and a first aid recertification course at our hall. I had one more course scheduled before this year was done – Hazmat Awareness, but new COVID restrictions have changed plans again. This now translates into me being qualified to drive a fire truck and operate the pump. Although my dream was to play for the English Premier League Football Team, Arsenal, they tell me it’s every boy’s dream to drive a fire truck! On Tuesday evenings, I get to try out what I have learned on our own equipment and build some experience with other fire department members.

Recently I’ve learned that while the principles of pumping water from the reserve on the fire truck, a hydrant, a portable tank or Shuswap Lake are essentially the same, it turns out no two fire trucks are!

I have been with more or less the same group of firefighters making their way through training this fall – it’s a real commitment to give up your weekends. It’s a broad range of folks from rookies like myself to the more experienced who are brushing up on their skills and it’s always interesting to compare what firefighting equipment various halls have to suit their own needs and to hear a few of those tales about past emergencies!

Eagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions. Practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for 2 hours, all equipment and training is provided.

You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page. If you don’t follow us on Facebook, we also share on Instagram. You will find links to more information about current burning regulations and the CSRD’s FireSmart initiatives.

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The Chamber Welcomes New Members in November

By Karen Brown, Executive Director The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce continued to see growth to its membership last month. New to the South Shuswap Chamber are The Big Friendly Carpenter, Nancy Bell Century 21 Real Estate, Centurion Sealcoating, Shuswap Property Maintenance and Hucul Printing.

‘Shop the South Shu’ Passport Program Community support for our Shop the South Shu Passport program has been phenomenal! Over 1300 Passports are currently circulating throughout the community as residents shop for products or services at participating local businesses. Local customers are encouraged to use their ‘Shop the South Shu’ Passport between now and January 31st, 2021 to visit as many of the businesses included in the Passport. Making a purchase at a participating business will earn a stamp. At the end of January, stamps will be converted to entry forms (one for each stamp collected) and entered into a draw for fabulous prizes. For more information on this program, please visit: southshuswapchamber.com Strong Testimonials in Support of the Chamber Coming In In support of Membership Renewal Month at the Chamber, many of our local business and community leaders have great

things to say in their personal testimonials. To discover the many benefits of chamber membership, please visit: southshuswapchamber.com/membership-info.html “We feel that the South Shuswap Chamber is an integral part of the community. The board consistently reaches out to its members and community at large and has provided numerous opportunities for learning, connecting and supporting one another. This approach has built a strong support network and high morale for our area. We are grateful for all that the Chamber has done and continues to do and feel proud to have such a strong committee in our midst.” Tracy Wojciechowski, Shuswap Scoop “In my role as Member of Parliament for North Okanagan – Shuswap, the South Shuswap Chamber has proven to be a valuable, reliable connection to the Shuswap business community. The South Shuswap Chamber has been a strong advocate on behalf of residents and the Chamber membership and provided me with insight into the local business interests in federal government legislation, regulations and programs.” Mel Arnold, Canadian Member of Parliament "The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce plays an essential role in working with local businesses to promote tourism, commerce, and offer networking opportunities. This Chamber has some unique ideas on how to help bring attention to the South Shuswap and to help add value to all its members.” Greg Kyllo, Member of the Legislative Assembly Province of BC (Continued on page 10)

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Grateful to be Part Of Caring Community

Chamber Welcomes New Members continued (Continued from page 9)

“The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce has done a terrific job in supporting businesses throughout this area. The “Shop the South Shu” passport program is a very creative and effective way to encourage more residents to shop locally. The Chamber has also strongly supported our tourism economy with a variety of programs and has lobbied to support businesses and ongoing community interests. I would encourage all local businesses to join and support the Chamber as it’s money very well spent.”

Paul Demenok, CSRD Electoral Area C Director

By Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap The past year has been a whirlwind, filled with new normals, uncertainty, and a very unconventional provincial election campaign.

Through it all, I have been thankful to represent the people of the Shuswap, to be a part of this caring community — and I am incredibly grateful to have been chosen once again to serve the people of this region as your MLA. With the stresses of COVID-19 and the suddenness of this election, we saw a reduced voter turnout across B.C. compared to previous years, even here in the Shuswap. However, even under these circumstances, nearly 26,000 people in our riding cast a ballot in this election, exercising their right to vote and making their voices heard.

I would like to thank each and every person who took the time to send a mailin ballot, participated in advance voting, or cast a ballot at their local polling place on election day. It’s these actions that allow our democracy to function, and no

matter the final results of an election, they are vitally important.

I look forward to another four years of advocating for our region, holding the government to account, and working for the best of all British Columbians — and I know that my BC Liberal colleagues feel the same way.

And now, with the final counts completed and our MLAs sworn in, it’s time to get to work. Thousands of people in our community made their voices heard through voting in this election, but I encourage you to stay involved.

If you ever need to contact me, please feel free to reach out. The best way to contact me is through my office at 250-833-7414 or by emailing me at Greg.Kyllo.MLA@leg.bc.ca My job is to represent the Shuswap in Victoria, and I hope you will continue to let me know how to best work for you. On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to wish you all a very safe and happy holidays.

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Carlin Hall News As with many places, activities at Carlin Hall are currently suspended.

The Carlin Hall Board of Directors wishes friends near and far a very Merry Christmas. Cheers and all the best in the New Year. Please stay happy, healthy, and be good to one another.

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Fond Stories from Notch Hill “Little Brown” School House

By Barbra Fairclough Miriam’s deaf dog was a fixture at The Little Brown Schoolhouse in Notch Hill opened in school and responded to sign language.

1921. It was a single room schoolhouse providing plenty of The kids all learned the sign language. room for grades 1 through 8 to attend.

At the Christmas concert one of the During earlier years in the wintertime, the boys were paid students did tricks with the dog to the 50 cents a month to chop wood and keep the fire lit in the delight of the audience. “We had a lot woodstove in the basement. The vent in the schoolroom floor of fun there.” above the heater below allowed for warm air to rise and circuBeing so close to the train tracks, late around the classroom. The girls took turns sweeping the Miriam explained “I would have to floor and they were paid 25 cents a month. give up the teaching until the train had The residing teacher in 1970 wanted to move to a larger gone by.” Then resume once the train school so Miriam Saddler spoke up to take her place, knowing passed.

1971 was the last year the school would operate. Her wish was Many children of railway families Miriam Saddler Leggett granted so she left Sorrento attended over has fond memories of the little brown schoolhouse School and in this last year for the the years. “The Notch Hill School, she taught trains were a big grades 1,2 and 3 and her one part of the kids’ lives.” Miriam recalls room school had seven girls and that trains would slow down when travthree boys. eling through to drop off cardboard boxIn the fall, through the small es. Whomever was driving the trains back door into the yard Miriam would take an interest in kids in the arand the children would go out ea. There would be comic books and under the maples. She would rake whatever else they thought would be the never ending maple leaves useful, clothes and things. while the children enjoyed playIn the spring, the playground area being in them. This was great fun came a softball field. The whole class for the children. “There was no learned to hit the ball with Miriam as end to the leaves.” the pitcher and kids running from stone The maple trees were planted to stone bases. by the students and members of During this last year Miriam Saddler the community years earlier. The became Mrs. Leggett. Miriam Leggett trees stand today as a reminder of now lives in White Lake and speaks the community’s fondness of their fondly describing the fun they all had gathering place. that year. The schoolhouse remains a The basement at the school cherished fixture in Notch Hill. was a great place for some games In 2000 the school board sold the and activities and that last year schoolhouse back to the community for Notch Hill ‘little Brown Schoolhouse. Circa.1967 Miriam organized a Halloween one dollar. Anna Marie Eckhart, PresiPhoto Credit: Courtesy Notch Hill Town Hall Association party downstairs. The broom dent of the Notch Hill Town Hall Assocloset was a haunted house for the children complete with ciation is familiar with the stories of the schoolhouse and the slimy things and such that would make the event memorable. little hamlet of Notch Hill. “Our school is a little piece of ShusMiriam recalls the singing ability of the class, “Grade three wap treasure in Notch Hill. We would like to see it revitalized girls knew how to harmonize and I took up the third part and and brought back to life and open to the public.” the rest of the kids took the tune. We performed our Christmas Notch Hill Town Hall Association is on Facebook. Notchconcert in the community hall and we sang three part harmony hilltownhall1910@gmail.com and travelled to other schools. We were quite the hit.”

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Buying Local More Important Today MP Mel Arnold, North Okanagan-Shuswap The notion of “buy local” is not a new one, but it is more important today than perhaps ever before. Choices we make in where and how we source the goods and services for our lives effects our local communities. When we commit to support our local businesses, we are not only acquiring the things we need, we are also supporting our neighbours and local economy.

The same is true for all levels of government- municipal, regional, provincial and federal. When governments source locally or domestically during times of

stability, they strengthen and secure local producers, manufacturers and supply chains that will hopefully be strong enough to weather times of crisis and instability, times such as those that we face today.

Earlier this year, it became apparent that the Trudeau government’s inability to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Canada was the result of these types of choices. As the pandemic was spreading in Canada, the Trudeau government chose to ship 16 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) from our national stockpile to China. Before long, Canada experienced a shortage of PPE like face shields, masks and gloves because the federal government’s supply chain was based on foreign, not domestic, manufacturers and suppliers. While I agree with the government’s decision to strategically partner with Canadian companies to increase PPE manufacturing in Canada for Canada, the PPE shortage could have been averted had the government chosen to support domestic manufacturing in the first place.

Here in the North Okanagan – Shuswap, we are blessed with resources and a skilled workforce to maintain a strong supply chain of goods and services for our communities. By supporting the local entrepreneurs and businesses offering goods and services during times of stability, hopefully we have provided

them the strength to weather the challenges of today so they can continue to produce and provide for our needs well into the future.

As I mentioned earlier, our local businesses and service providers need our business now more than ever. As the end of 2020 approaches, we can support our local businesses, employers, neighbours and our own future needs by choosing to shop locally whenever faced with the choice to do so.

As we are shopping for Christmas gifts or groceries, I hope we will all first consider the goods and services available from our local communities, producers, manufacturers and retailers. Our local shops, craft markets, grocery stores and farm stands offer us much quality and goodness all year. This Holiday Season, we can support our communities by shopping local as much as possible while also abiding by health directives, for all of our sake.

As 2020 comes to a conclusion and we prepare for the New Year, I want to thank everyone who has provided me input on what you see as priorities for the federal government. I will continue to advocate for those priorities on your behalf.

Best wishes from my family to yours for a happy and safe Holiday Season!

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires School Bus Drivers to work in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips.

The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement. Work experience in the operations of passenger buses an asset. Further details on required qualifications, please visit Make a Future at www.makeafuture.ca.

The rate of pay is $27.50 per hour.

Fire Department members celebrate the donations collected on Tuesday, December 1st.

By Dawn Clarke A chilly night and a team of enthusiastic fire fighters toured the roads and lanes of White Lake on Tuesday, 1st December to collect for the 13th annual White Lake Fire Department Food Drive.

Despite pandemic restrictions, and the need to make the act of giving easy, safe, and responsible, Department members were out in force. With sirens sounding, the Fire Truck and Tender, accompanied by members in private vehicles, toured the community enabling White Lake residents to come through as never before. The event was a huge success with cash donations totalling $2,575 plus over 2,100 lbs of food. This is the largest cash donation and highest weight of food ever collected for the Fire Department’s annual Food Drive, and they wish to thank every resident for their generosity and support in

making this a Food Drive to remember.

Bryan Griffin, Chief of the Department, spoke proudly of his team and all residents when commenting: “Every year we are so grateful to everyone in the White Lake area for their support and generosity, but this year was extra special with very warm, socially distanced welcomes to our members during the collection this evening. We are so proud that we can provide the Sorrento Foodbank with this large cash donation, and food, to help make this a better festive season for those less fortunate. I would like to thank each and everyone for their donations this year. White Lake is an area that continues to provide a true sense of community and concern for others, and the Fire Department is proud to work on the behalf of everyone to deliver service and protection to all.”

The pandemic outside is frightful But staying inside is so delightful And because we have no place to go Let is snow Let it snow Let is snow

Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional references.

Please apply on the Make a Future webpage at www.makeafuture.ca.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Campaign Launch

Three generations of the Askew family, Claire and her son Joseph on the left and David on the right, are joined by Phil McIntyre-Paul, Project Manager and Alex de Chantal, Fundraising Strategy Coordinator of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail as they show off the specially commissioned winter greeting cards available at all four locations of Askew’s Foods.

More information at www.shuswapnorthokanaganrailtrail.ca (Photo Credit: Shuswap Trail Alliance)

The Shuswap – North Okanagan, British Columbia, Splatsin te Secwepemc The community fundraising campaign for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail launches with a splash of colour as Askew’s Foods steps forward to be the first community partner offering up to $20,000 in matching funds!

The launch features a specially commissioned winter greeting card showcasing the natural beauty of the rail trail in winter by local artist, Otto Pfannschmidt. The five-card packages will be for sale at Askew’s Foods for $20 and each dollar raised will be generously matched up to $20,000, doubling your investment!

“It’s going to be an amazingly beautiful trail along Mara Lake and the Shuswap River - a wonderful amenity for locals and visitors alike which will attract thousands from near and far. The partnership with Splatsin is a real benefit too, contributing to the reconciliation process. Askew’s is pleased to support this truly wonderful project.” David Askew Incredible energy is building with significant interest from residents throughout the region. Strategy sessions are taking place and a committed volunteer fundraising committee of local leaders has formed to mobilize communities and raise the capital funds needed to build the trail!

The hiring process for the Fundraising Strategy Coordinator is complete and Alex de Chantal has joined the Rail Trail team bringing valuable experience in fundraising, community development, and project management. "We are very fortunate to have Alex's experience supporting the community fundraising committee," states Phil McIntyre-Paul, with the Shuswap Trail Alliance, acknowledging the Province of British Columbia's support for the position.

Alex de Chantal shared “As an avid cyclist, and a property owner adjacent to the trail, I’m thrilled to help build the most beautiful rail trail in Canada and continue the great work already completed by Splatsin, CSRD, and RDNO. I am ever so grateful to Askew’s for stepping up as our first community partner and the Christmas cards will be available in all 4 stores.”

Donations can also be made at: shuswapnorthokanaganrailtrail.ca/donate and a tax receipt will be provided for any amount over $20. You can follow the campaign on the Facebook page and on Instagram.

Fundraising will be focused on building a world class rail trail corridor from the Shuswap to the North Okanagan eventually connecting to Kelowna and further south enhancing healthier communities, resilient economies, and active lifestyles. The campaign is concentrating on the rail trail surface estimated to cost $160 per meter. As funds are raised to surface the trail, they will help leverage government funding to address all the other layers.

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The rail trail links communities from Sicamous to Armstrong and provides an opportunity to unfold the true story within the Secwepemc Nation territory focusing on sharing culture, values, and relationships. The Splatsin are a leading partner in the Rail Trail initiative, bringing both local government and first nations together to work collaboratively towards a common goal of uniting communities and connecting with the land. "I want to personally thank all the community leaders for the excellent work they are doing to support the rail trail vision. You are the boots on the ground!" said Splatsin Kukpi7 (Chief) Wayne Christian, chair of the Rail Trail Governance Advisory.

Significant progress has already been made in securing the land, designing the rail trail, and establishing the development plan. It is very technical work and extensive consultation has already been completed regarding laying down the trail surface, keeping erosion at bay, channeling flood water, taking care of the environment, addressing safety at road crossings, rock-scaling cliffs, creating parking areas, and designing signage.

You can learn more about the development plan details, the capital fundraising campaign, and how to donate at: www.shuswapnorthokanaganrailtrail.ca

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Herald Bay Development Gets Second Reading

By Barbra Fairclough The owners of 4990 and 5139 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road are applying to amend the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 to subdivide the properties into two fee simple lots and a 14 lot residential bare land strata with 2 common properties (one internal access road and 1 common property to be used as a community sewer system) and a lot line adjustment with 5174 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road.

The bylaw amendments propose to designate the two properties (11.93 ha and 15.17 ha) as RR2 Rural Residential 2 and add site specific regulations for density.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board gave second reading to the application at its November 19 meeting and a public hearing was delegated.

First reading was given to the amending bylaw at the June 18, 2020 board meeting and staff was directed to send referrals to First Nations and applicable agencies.

A CSRD staff report explains, the applicant was instructed to use the complex consultation process, which requires the applicant to hold a public information meeting after first reading of the bylaw to allow an opportunity for residents to provide feedback directly to the applicant. The applicant decided

to provide multiple opportunities for public engagement during COVID-19 for reasons of public safety.

One event was done at the request of a strata for residents of the Totem Resort on August 26, 2020. The applicant also held a public open house in the Carlin Hall on September 22, 2020; and a public Zoom meeting on September 23, 2020.

At the November 19 board meeting staff recommended that the Board give Bylaw No. 725-20 second reading, and that a public hearing be delegated to hear representations from the public regarding the proposed bylaw amendment for the following reasons; the applicants have completed the necessary steps for notification and public consultation, Agency referral responses do not object to the proposed bylaw amendment, there have been no significant concerns expressed by the public regarding the change of designation from ID Industrial on one lot and SH Small Holdings on the second, to Rural Residential 2, (Concerns regarding public access and pedestrian use of lands are matters that are reviewed during subdivision) and the applicant has reached out to local First Nations for additional feedback regarding the proposed amending bylaw, and that comments can be submitted for the Board to review with the public submissions and public hearing notes.

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Movement on White Lake Forest Service Road Relocation

By Nick Najda The White Lake Residents Association (WLRA) has been working for over a year and a half to come up with effective and realistic solutions to ongoing sedimentation and water quality concerns for White Lake. The lake is very special because it contains nearly crystal clear water with very low nutrient and phosphorous loads. President of the White Lake Residents Association, Patrick Frank, points out ”the lake is a heavy use domestic watershed for hundreds of residents and licensed waterworks. It is used for residential drinking water and irrigation.” To go one further, White Lake is also a designated, protected habitat for the Western Painted Turtle and a number of other sensitive species and rare plants.

Because of its special features and designations, White Lake has a specified Riparian Reserve Zone as well as a Lakeshore Management Zone. This means that the perimeter of the lake is protected, reserved land. Of course, some development has been permitted over the years to meet the needs of residential, parks, and recreation users.

To help manage and navigate the complicated and sometimes competing desires of various users around White Lake, the WLRA pulled together a working group. This group is comprised of representatives from BC Timber Sales (BCTS), Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD), BC Parks, and freshwater fisheries.

As a collective, the working group has identified an approximately 1.5km section of forest service road (FSR)

ly, and the old FSR land will be reclaimed as turtle habitat, and perhaps as pedestrian-focussed ecological education space.

The next steps in this exciting project include completing road location and design, performing park and campground planning, holding indigenous consultations, and providing opportunities for meaningful community consultation.

FLNRORD expects that road design and planning will be completed before spring 2021, and BC Parks is planning to begin the park amendment process by Spring 2021.

Unfortunately, BCTS has posted a timber sales auction for the White Lake south slopes. The WLRA had requested a temporary suspension until the new road section is completed, as use of the current road will result in increased sedimentation into the lake due to timber hauling along the problematic route.

As part of a White Lake watershed stewardship plan, Western Painted Turtle basking at White Lake the WLRA is discussing a Photo Credit: Shirley DeKelver Western Painted Turtle research project with the Habitat The approved and committed plan is Conservation Trust Foundation. This to relocate much of the White Lake FSR project will tie into existing rehabilitaupslope and out of the riparian reserve tion plans for Cedar Creek (at the far and management areas, and to get it as east end of White Lake), enhancements much out of the White Lake Provincial to the lake’s natural trout fishery, and Park as possible. The old FSR will be upcoming Shuswap Trail Alliance initiadeactivated and integrated into the pro- tives. vincial park and campground area. AltFor more information, and to get inhough planning and design phases have volved with the White Lake Residents not yet been initiated, it is anticipated Association, please visit that the White Lake campground will be www.WLRA.ca . improved to become more family friendalong the northeast portion of the lake as a particular liability and source of ongoing sedimentation. As a result, the WLRA submitted a road relocation proposal to FLNRORD. After doing initial feasibility and capitalization studies, FLNRORD, BC Parks and BCTS have teamed up to approve and fund the relocation of this problematic section of the White Lake FSR.

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By Sue McCrae HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! What do we want for Christmas?

A Larger Community Health Centre! Preliminary plans are underway to expand Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre! We will fill the centre with health and allied service providers. This is not a spa. Thankfully, we have beautiful, wellrun spas in this area. Our Centre has a walk-in clinic, Lab Services, Foot Care, Dental Hygienist, Seniors Support Services, IHA immunization and Psychologist with more to come as there are new service providers who want to occupy our expanded space. Do let us know if you provide primary or allied services and are interested in utilizing the centre: (sshealthss@gmail.com).

How will we accomplish this? With grants, fundraising, and lots of Elves! A big thank you to all who participated in the on-line auction. A special thank you to those who donated items, those who purchased items and the team that put it together! The majority of the items were donated for our St. Patrick's Day fundraiser which we were unable to hold due to restrictions. We are pleased the Blind Bay Bunch chose us as the beneficiary of their fundraising activities in 2021. Thank you Blind Bay Bunch.

The surge in Covid-19 cases is of great concern to everyone. Changes in protocols to meet the challenge have been implemented in the Centre to protect our volunteers and patients. LifeLabs and the Walk-in Clinic are now appointment based. Email or call the centre to make an appointment before you come. You are required to wear a level 3 mask. If you don't have one we will provide one for you at the centre.

Hand sanitizer will be provided as you enter the door.

We are pleased to announce we received grant funds to set up virtual doctor visits! This will greatly reduce the risk during these trying times.

Currently, the Walk in Clinic is open Saturdays 9:00 to 12:00. Here is more good news: the number of days a Doctor is in the clinic will increase in 2021 so check back for the new schedule. We are collecting names of people who do not have a doctor or would like to see a doctor closer to home.

Call or email with your names and contact information and we will put you on the list!

Last month, we talked about staying healthy through nutrition, exercise and connecting with friends and family. The current restrictions can be very difficult for many. Zoom or facetime with friends and family can help keep you connected! Do call if you require assistance or support. Copper Island Seniors Resources can help you find the support and resources you need. Dr. Kathleen Irvine, Psychologist spoke at our AGM about the effects of the threat of Covid-19 and isolation to a person's well-being. She provided links and information, which are now available on our website, or contact us if you require further information and assistance.

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strictions during the pandemic and many are still available to support virtually.

• Mobile Lab is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 - 1:00 • The Smile Mission Oral Health and Hygiene Clinic is booking for December 18 • Foot care is available, just call for an appointment.

• Walk-in Clinic is available on Saturdays 9:00-12:00 during December.

Call 250-675- 3661 email sshealthss@gmail.com or visit our website sshss.ca.

2020 is coming to a close and it certainly has been a trying year for many. Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre (SSHSS) is focusing on the future. Encouraging and promoting access to services closer to home. We are thankful for the support of the community. We could not do it without you.

Do get in touch if you are able to volunteer or if you would like to join the board. We are thankful for our front line workers and the guidance and leadership during these difficult times. "Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe" Our traditional Christmas/Holiday activities will be different this year with many virtual hugs and visits. All the Best in 2021.

First Responders Lightening the Burden

By Sandra Reutlinger The South Shuswap First Responders want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas season and a Happy New Year.

As you can imagine, we see many different people, in a variety of different settings. We stand with families experiencing trauma and medical crisis. We see how people react to watching others, be they loved ones or strangers, in life threatening situations.

One thing is for certain, we human beings need one another. In a time that can seem especially lonely, keep in mind that you live in a community filled with good and supportive people. While we hope you never need to call on the services of the First Responders, we are volunteers who help to represent the soul of the Shuswap: to be good friends and neighbours, to be kind and generous, to

help each other out.

I just watched a movie called “The Man Who Invented Christmas” and here is a great Charles Dickens quote: “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else”. As First Responders that is our goal, to lighten the burdens of those we are treating medically and also to the loved ones or bystanders who are also experiencing the 911 call.

As regular folks who live and play here in the Shuswap, we see that attitude of people helping people being lived out by so many and it’s part of what makes our communities so great to be in.

This Christmas season and into 2021, may your burdens be light and may we all help others to lighten theirs.

Here’s to a meaningful and merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year ahead.

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We're here all winter long Escape to the wilderness LUNCH HOUR SUPERVISORS WANTED School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) is in need of qualified candidates to serve as Lunch Hour Supervision Aides on a casual basis. Lunch Hour Supervision Aides provide supervision and care of students during the noon hour lunch break under the direction of school Principals. Shifts are 45 minutes per day and the rate of pay is $21.12 per hour with service required on an as needed basis.

Qualifications include the ability to relate well with students, staff and the public, and maintain student discipline. Duties and responsibilities include the supervision of play and lunch areas both inside or outside the school during noon hours, and the provision of basic first aid care as necessary.

Please submit your application including three references to: Make a Future at www.makeafuture.ca. Please indicate the school you are interested in serving.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Acupuncture Service Coming to the Sorrento Health Centre Sorrento and Area Community Health

By Marilyn Clark The rush and bustle of Christmas is upon us but most of us are doing it from our home base. It is a different season to be sure! As I write this we have been asked to stay within our domestic bubble – not sure where we will be when you read this. But our wishes for all of you are the same as always – have a joyous Christmas season even if it is an ever so small gathering. It will be different – no question! But along with joy we wish you health and safety. Please do be careful and do everything you can to protect yourself and others.

We have some very good news and for some perhaps a Christmas gift. As of December 2, 2020, we have an Acupuncturist providing services in the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays. Melanie McLeod is a Registrant of the B.C. College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists. Melanie is trained to diagnose and treat conditions within the purview of the College regulated under the Health Professions Act. The World Health Organization recognizes the ability of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat over 43 common disorders, including: • Gastrointestinal - such as food allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia, and gastritis • Urinary System Disorders - including stress, incontinence and urinary tract infections

CUSTODIAN SPARE BOARD WANTED Applications are invited for the Custodian Spare Board for casual custodial assignments throughout the District.

Custodian positions are Union positions and the salary will be $22.12 per hour.

Qualifications required include: Minimum grade 10. The Building Service Worker Certificate, or equivalent from a vocational institute is an asset. Must be able to perform all custodian duties including lifting heavy objects and shovelling snow, ability to perform cleaning and minor maintenance.

Duties will include: Cleaning of School District No. 83 sites, security, snow removal from sidewalks and entrances, other related duties as may be assigned or required.

Please submit resume with full supporting documents to Make a Future at www.makeafuture.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• Gynecological - such as irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, breach births, and premenstrual syndrome • Respiratory - such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis • Disorders of The Bones, Muscles, Joints, and Nervous System - such as arthritis, migraine headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, and low back, neck, knee, and shoulder pain • Circulatory Disorders - such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anemia • Emotional And Psychological - including depression and anxiety • Addictions - alcohol, nicotine, drugs • Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders • Supportive Therapy - for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders For new patients, please call 250-833-5899 to book an appointment. Lakeside Health in Salmon Arm will be booking her appointments. Please don't try to book by calling the Health Centre. Returning patients may book online at https:// lakesidehealth.janeapp.com/locations/lakeside-health/book#/ staff_member/25. She will be booking 60 or 90 minute appointments. At this time, patients are required to wear masks when attending the Health Centre.

The Health Centre will be closed on Friday, December 25, Monday, December 28 and Friday, January 1, 2021. Please do enjoy this very different, intimate Christmas season as best you can and do keep safe. This COVID-centred year is about to come to an end.

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Navigating COVID-19 throughout Interior Health IH Wide – Interior Health reminds anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 of supports in place in our communities: Booking a COVID-19 Test To book a COVID-19 test book online or call 1-877-740-7747 Visit IH’s testing information page for testing centre locations and hours For emergencies, call 911 and go to the nearest emergency department Testing is available for anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. If you are unsure of your symptoms, you can take the COVID-19 online assessment or call 811 to speak to HealthLinkBC for health information or advice.

Receiving COVID-19 Test Results Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be contacted by public health directly by phone. If you receive a positive test result by text message, you will be contacted by public health and we ask that you wait for that call.

Anyone having difficulty breathing, or struggling from extreme symptoms, should call 911 or go to an emergency department.

Self-Isolating with COVID-19 After testing positive for COVID19, you will be supported by public health to stay at home and isolate for a minimum ten days after onset of symptoms. Most people can manage their symptoms at home while mild to moderate cold or flu-like symptoms can be supported by a family doctor, a local urgent primary care centre, or a walk-in clinic.

If you are self-isolating because you have COVID-19, you must take measures to stay isolated from others within your household. If this is not possible and you remain in close contact with others in your household, they should isolate with you.

While waiting for COVID-19 test results, you should self-isolate and if you test negative for COVID-19 despite your COVID-like symptom, you should still stay home to recover.

When to get a COVID-19 Test Testing is available for people with cold, influenza, or COVID-19-like symptoms, including: • Fever • Cough

asked to remain vigilant in following • Shortness of breath or difficulty COVID-19 precautions: breathing • Keep to your household bubbles and • Loss of sense of taste or smell avoid social gatherings.

• Body aches (muscles and joints ach• Stay home when you are sick and ing) get tested if you have any symptoms • Diarrhea consistent with COVID-19.

• Headache • Practise physical distancing.

• Other milder symptoms may in• Wear a mask in indoor public setclude: runny nose, fatigue, sore tings. throat, vomiting and red eyes.

• Wash your hands often.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols Residents in all communities are • Avoid non-essential travel.

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By Rob Marshall Whether we like it or not the world of small business will never go back to normal. We may think it will but Covid19 has changed more than just the economy; it has changed the way consumers think and act. Sure, we all knew that the shadow of Amazon was looming over small business and that more people were beginning to shop online but it was at least somewhat limited to specific types of items with things like books, gadgets, video games and small electronics topping the list.

But now, the cat is firmly out of the bag and almost anything and everything is being purchased online out of neces-

sity. Not everything is being delivered to our door of course; stores such as Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Superstore and hundreds of others are offering curbside pickup. Retailers everywhere are playing the new and not-sofun game called: Online Catch-up.

Many small and micro-businesses have a website, but far fewer have a full e-commerce site. This means operating in the new self-isolation, social distancing reality has been tough. The reality is that if you do not have an online presence, now is the time to play the catchup game. Consumers are quickly getting used to shopping online for many things they may have avoided in the past and it's not just shopping.

If you are a small business pinning your hopes on waiting out the storm until things go back to normal, don't hold your breath. While a sense of normalcy will occur once restrictions are lifted, we won't see everything ease until a vaccine is found. And, even then consumers will not return to what we used to call normal. The new reality requires business owners to be more innovative than ever before. Finding a new way to interact with customers is going to be imperative. If you as an owner or manager are less than tech savvy, now is the time to play catch up and fast. Ask yourself, how can your company meet the new needs of people in the current pandemic situation? The companies who succeed will be those who are the most flexible, innovative, and willing to adapt. Think about how you can adapt what you sell to the new digital, virtual world.

Despite the massive detrimental effect Covid-19 is having on the economy, and especially small businesses, some companies will rebound quicker than others. Some will have suffered less, and in a post-pandemic world they could actually find themselves stronger and more ready to face a new world where bricks and mortar and face-toface interaction is no longer the most successful, or at least only way to do business.

Rob Marshall is Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap.

For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca

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Citizen Scientists Conduct Shuswap Christmas Bird Count

By Barbra Fairclough The very first Christmas bird counts were held in 1900 on Christmas Day. Ornithologist Frank Chapman, an early officer of the Audubon Society proposed a new tradition called the ‘Christmas Bird Census’ as an alternative to the ritual competition of hunting as many birds as possible on Christmas day. The ‘bird census’ was the beginning of a long-standing tradition that marked a new era in conservation. Bird counts are now done in over 2000 localities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Ted Hillary, local bird count expert, says that volunteers of the Shuswap Naturalist Club have been completing the Christmas Bird Count since 1971.

Under the guidelines of the Audubon Society, bird counts everywhere are completed between December 14 and January 5 each year. The volunteers of the Naturalists Society of Salmon Arm have a tradition of doing their bird count the last Sunday prior to Christmas.

Ted explains, “The count is conducted over a 15mile radius from 30th Ave and Hwy 1 in uptown Salmon Arm. Ted organizes the radius area into four quadrants and teams are assigned to a quadrant. The count reaches between Annis Bay, the south end of Hwy 97b toward Enderby, Silver Creek store and Sunnybrae. It is a tradition to have a social gathering after the day of counting but this year there will be not be a social because of the pandemic.

Under Ted’s direction, teams of local volunteers fan out to identify and count birds. After the bird count is complete, the counts are downloaded to Birds Canada website. This database is a part of the Audubon bird count database.

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There is also a dedicated group of volunteers who do a bird count on the North and South Shuswap, from Magna Bay to Sorrento, Blind Bay and White Lake. Last year they had twelve volunteers and reported 56 species.

On the Audubon website you can see the results of the bird counts from over the years, types of birds, where located, and how many were counted.

In Salmon Arm in 2019, 28 volunteers spent 35 hours conducting the count and 67 species were reported. The highest number of species reported in the Shuswap was in 2004 at 82.

Birds Canada describes the bird count as the “longest running citizen scientist project.” The data is routinely accessed by conservation biologists at Cornell University and naturalists everywhere to assess population and trends in distribution of birds.

If you have questions about the North Shuswap Bird count call Claudette Carlsen at 250 679 8148 If you are interested in knowing more about the Salmon Arm Christmas Bird Count or the Shuswap Naturalist Club visit their website for information at www.shuswapnaturalists.org of contact Ted Hillary at tedhillary@shaw.ca CBC images

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Shuswap Holiday Twinkle Trail - Christmas Lights Maps

By Jo Anne Malpass Rebecca Taylor Goode and Thomas Goode of Sorrento are asking people to join the “Twinkle Trail”, a map to Christmas lit homes in the Shuswap area. They want to encourage people to get out to enjoy the sights of the Season.

“COVID may be keeping us apart, but that doesn't mean you can't find ways to enjoy the magic of the holidays. So, building on the enormous success of the Halloween Candy map, we are right back to spreading happiness, this time GRISWOLD STYLE.” The Goode’s did a similar map in October to show Halloween displays in their community. This time it is open to all communities across the Shuswap.

If you are going to be putting up lights and Goode family - Photo courtesy the Goodes decorations and want to help spread some cheer, send your name and address to thomas.goode@ig.ca and they will add your home or business to the Twinkle Trail.

Thomas has happy memories of taking their boys, now two and five, for drives since they were babies, to look at the lights “It started as a way to get our newborn to sleep when we were first parents,” Thomas says. “Now it’s become a family tradition for us to grab hot chocolates, crank up the carols and

Golf View Crescent - Photo credit Jerre Paquet

Home of Rebecca and Thomas - Photo courtesy the Goode family

cruise the neighbourhood looking at lights together.”

The Twinkle Trail map is fully accessible from any smartphone or computer, letting people access the most updated copy on-demand. Light-seekers can even create their own route to follow or print out the map in list form before they head out.

“We created this map to spread some joy in uncertain times,” says Rebecca. “People feel like everything is cancelled this year, but no one can cancel Christmas spirit.”

At Scoop press time, the map had 55 locations from Sicamous to Chase. Rebecca and Thomas are paying for the costs and admin associated with this map.

To access the map to see homes and businesses with Christmas displays in your area, Google - Shuswap Holiday Twinkle Trail zeemaps or go to https:// j.mp/3lmixnW “Enjoy the magic of the holidays from the safety of your car. Sharing the joy of the season even when we can't be physically together, is just another way our beautiful community shows they care.”

London Rd. Notch Hill Photo credit Jerre Paquette

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A Gift For Santa

By Chris Harris Some people think that Christmas is only for people. That Santa is only for children. Here at the Refuge we know it just isn’t so. At least for one very special little donkey.

Tiny Tim loves Christmas. He loves the snow, and the twinkling lights that Rob and his friends put up in the barns each year. It means that soon there will be a visit from Santa. And he loves Santa.

Each year when Santa comes to visit the donkeys, they line up and Santa gives them each a hug and rubs their long silky ears. And each year, Tiny Tim gets his hug and then trots to the end of the line and waits his turn to get a second hug.

For the last few years Tiny Tim had been finding a special gift for Santa. It seemed a little backwards to the other donkeys who knew that it was Santa that brought the gift of hugs and scritches to them. But Tiny Tim thought Santa deserved a special gift each year too.

The first year he gave Santa one of the orange traffic cones. It was pretty chewed up and it belonged to all the donkeys but he knew that each year they got new ones so he didn’t think the other donkeys would mind. Another year he gave him a piece of hose that he and his friends used to play tug of war in the summer. Santa seemed to really like that one. One summer Tiny Tim found a pretty rock in the paddock and kept it hidden away to give to Santa.

He was sure that was Santa’s favourite gift.

One year he even tried to give Santa ear scritches but that wasn’t Santa’s favourite gift because Tiny Tim’s little hooves didn’t feel very good on his little human ears.

This year Tiny Tim was very sad. He had searched and searched for a gift for Santa but he just couldn’t find anything at all. He still hadn’t found a gift when he heard Santa’s “HoHoHo”.

When Santa came into the barn to hug all the donkeys, instead of rushing forward to be the first to get his Christmas hug, Tiny Tim went quietly to the very back of the line. When it was finally his

turn to get his hug he couldn’t even look up at Santa because he felt so badly.

Santa knew that Tiny Tim was sad because he hadn’t found a gift to give. He took Tiny Tim’s head in his hands and bent down until they were almost nose to nose. With tears in his eyes, Santa whispered ever so softly, “Tiny Tim, you don’t need to find the perfect gift for me. You are the perfect gift! Every day you give the gift of joy to everyone who comes to visit you. You remind them that no matter what happens, there is always room for hope and for love. There is no better gift for them and for me.”

Then Santa gave Tiny Tim a big hug and in the blink of an eye he was gone.

Tiny Tim stood tall and brayed to his friends ... ”THIS IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!” We would like to thank everyone for their continued support for the donkeys here at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge despite the challenges this year. If you would like to help care for these amazing creatures, please donate online www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com or contact us at (250) 679-2778.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Where neighbours become friends

By Shaunne Letourneau to the well-being of the organization with organization with various grants.

Our Scoop article last month talked various Grants in Aid and most recently There has been both continuity and about the history of Cedar Heights Com- the Fire Smart program. While not a gov- evolution of programs and events at Cedar munity Association and the constant, yet ernment organization, the Shuswap Com- Heights. Then and now events and prochanging, role of volunteers and local munity Foundation has also supported the grams have all had a strong social elebusiness support, as seen through a ment. Christmas dinners, raffles review of early Association for fundraising, movie night all minutes. This month, we look at began in 1975 and continue togrants, programs, non-profit coopday. One way that events have eration and the impact of technolochanged – smokers no longer gy. have to clean their own ashtrays!

What else is still the same or Like everywhere we are a no different? smoking environment! Some Throughout the life of the orexamples of evolution at Cedar ganization, grants from all levels Heights include tennis courts of government have aided with have become pickleball courts; projects big and small. The Federal various health and wellness acNew Horizons and Provincial BC tivities have become the Keep Gaming grants have assisted with Fit program; and the Patio Sales a variety of building improveare now the annual Artisan Marments. Summer Student grants ket. While food has remained a have provided both employment constant, the type of foods on for youth in our community while offer has changed from plainer 11 CHCA past presidents taken April 2005 at assisting the Association with western fare to all kinds of eth30th anniversary celebration.

Back Row (L to R) - Marg Finnen, Roy Cleland, Jean much needed help for various pronic foods and even a Pig Roast. jects. The Columbia Shuswap Re- Thompson, John Dunsmore, Dave Reid, Norm Fletcher, Di- In addition to this continuity and Row (L to R) - Al Rawlings, Betty Cogional District has also contributed eter Nitsche. Fronthen’s, (Continued on page 27) Ted Vlooswyk

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evolution, ideas and leadership for new events and programs come from our members, to constantly revitalize the organization.

The South Shuswap population is not huge, but it supports several Community Associations. As a result, cooperation with surrounding community associations is important on a variety of local initiatives. Between 1974Cedar Heights Xmas Bazzar 2007 1976 discussions occurred with Blind Bay, Sorrento Lions Club and Shuswap Lake Estates to identify areas where the groups could work together for the benefit of the entire community. In the early days, topics included development of a community beach and volunteer fire department. Today the Non-Profit Organization of these and other non-profit groups in the area meet on a regular basis looking for areas of cooperation. Most recently this group successfully cooperated on insurance rebates for all Associations impacted by COVID-19.

Some issues seem to be perennial, despite ongoing and various efforts over the years to manage them. Some examples of those that have persisted over time are frustration with dogs on the golf course; weeds on the bank between the upper and lower parking lots; and noise complaints from rental events such as weddings.

Technology has impacted many ways we operate within the organization. In 1975 the Board declined to install Cable TV; we still have no TV service in the building but do have Wi-Fi! A monthly newsletter was paper, and hand delivered to all members in the early days. Members still receive a monthly newsletter, but it is now electronic and sent via email and we have a website to communicate with members. Typewriters have given way to computers for all administration work.

Movies for movie night are now downloaded from the Internet. And what low-tech item remains the same? Community members continue to pick up mail at the Centre and have since 1975.

A big thank you to Barb and Leigh Cotterill, long time members and leaders in the Association for providing background information for the two articles on CHCA history.

As we look back on 2020 we can certainly say the year has been memorable. While we have had to change many of our plans for the year, leadership and members in the organization have found new and creative ways of offering some programs.

We were also able to take advantage of the “down time” to complete some needed renovations and maintenance projects.

We anticipate that sometime in 2021 we will be able to resume our in person programs and events. These provide important social connections that we all have missed.

From our families to all of yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season. Stay safe.

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Sorrento Lions Club

By Judi Kembel Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento were suspended once again from November 13, 2020 and will hopefully resume on December 11, if provincial restrictions are lifted as scheduled on December 7. On December 18,

we will have ten turkeys for the draw just in time for Christmas after which we will start the New Year on January 8, 2021.

Come early as space is limited due to Covid restrictions. We have sanitizer available upon entrance and our working members wear face shields (so you can see their smiling faces!). The Pub is fol-

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lowing all protocols for a safe venue. We thank you for your support.

In late October, we were proud to be able to donate $1,500.00 to the Sorrento Food Bank to assist them with the purchase of turkeys for their Christmas Hampers. We continue to assist residents by delivering groceries from the Lighthouse Market all while maintaining physical distance and will do so as long as we are needed.

Since all of our fund raising projects have either been cancelled or suspended, once again, we would appreciate any ideas our community may have so that we may still be active while maintaining social distancing. You can send your ideas to sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

If you are interested in helping your community, please consider joining our club. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club Secretary Lion Leona at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca.

We would love to hear from you!

Check out our website at http://eclubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ .

At this time, we would wish everyone a happy holiday season and thank you all for your continued support. We look forward to the time when we can resume our community activities.

Stay safe, stay calm and be kind.

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Taste of the Shuswap

By Margaret McCormick It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year … and even though its perhaps one of the strangest times, celebrating with wonderful tastes, recipes handed down from generations and traditional treats will remain a highlight of the holiday season.

Businesses in the Shuswap have gotten creative and are offering a variety of ways for you to enjoy your holiday and here is our round up of local suggestions.

Chef Whittaker and his team at Quaaout have put together some inspiring options that mean you don’t have to do any cooking, just simply enjoy. A ‘Holiday Meal for Six’ fully cooked and ready to eat is available for pick up or, if you don’t want to do the dishes, Jack Sam’s is taking reservations for a crafted three course Christmas dinner with all the fixings and at $55 is a very good gift to the tired cook in your house! And yes, it includes their amazing bannock! Check out their website for these and other holiday specials including cozy Christmas getaways with Los Lobos truffles …

Speaking of Los Lobos Artisans, Taste of the Shuswap was very excited to recently discover this young team of culinary artisans. Making their name in the dessert business, Sunnybrae’s Kara and Justine are Red Seal pastry chefs who are expanding their offerings to include Christmas themed SHUboxes full of locally sourced and inhouse made goods. They have partnered with local craftsman Monique Cusson who creates gorgeous charcuterie boards and we think big things are in store for this dynamo team. Check out their Instagram feed @losobosartisan for their Christmas Special details and keep an eye out for their rebranding to SHUcuterie soon.

If you haven’t heard of or seen the culinary visual delights

from Zana of @thefridgelight you really should. A self-taught baker and cook, Zana has been creating and delivering her gorgeous cakes and locally sourced charcuterie boxes with fantastic reviews. For the holiday season, Zana is offering several Christmas Cookie Boxes with partial proceeds going to charity.

Due to the custom work required, The Fridge Light books up very quickly so if you are interested in having Zana’s creations as part of your holiday, don’t delay. We just love visiting her mouth-watering Instagram feed.

A couple of stocking stuffer suggestions to support our local food merchants include Shuswap Coffee Christmas Packs (3 flavour pack at Blind Bay Grocer) and Tappen’s Daryl Edwards Shuswap Super Seasonings (4 flavours, 2 sizes found at The Handmade Shoppe in Salmon Arm). Red and white are seasonal colours and local wineries Sunneybrae and Recline Ridge have a nice selection of both that fit perfectly into a Christmas stocking.

A Christmas tradition for many of us is a visit to the CP Holiday Train when it stops in Notch Hill. While the train won’t be coming to town this year, we still have an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds through their Facebook Livestream event on December 12, featuring Canadian artists Serena Ryder, The Trews and more. It begins at 5 pm PST. Whatever local food experience you choose, please remember the Sorrento Food Bank needs your help too. Consider a cash or in-kind donation please.

From the Taste of the Shuswap to you, please have yourselves a safe and special holiday season. You can find Taste of the Shuswap on Instagram @TasteoftheShuswap and on our website www.TasteoftheShuswap.ca. Please follow along with us!

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Sorrento Centre — Celebrations Hosted On-line

By Michael Shapcott, main campus and natural farm. People come for banjo and muExecutive Director, Sorrento Centre sic festivals, yoga retreats, quilt-making and other fabric arts – December includes the shortest and darkest day of the year and also for spiritual and multi-faith celebrations. With in– December 21 (known as the Winter Solstice). The lengthen- person gatherings banned, does that mean that we can no longing shadows leading to that day, and the gradual return of light er share the joys of our different religious expressions? after then, is celebrated by many faiths in different ways.

Yes and no! The danger to our health and our very lives Of course, there is Advent and Christfrom COVID is very real. So, there won’t be mas celebrations with candles and lights in public or social gatherings for religious holithe Christian calendar, as well as the Handays in December. Not because anyone is nukah Festival of Lights with the menorah. against the public expression of different Other religious traditions celebrate in Defaiths, but because our health demands that cember, including Bodhi Day for Budwe take care at this most difficult of times. dhists on December 8, Dhanu At the Sorrento Centre, we launched our Sankranti and Geeta Jayanti for Hindus on virtual community hub in the summer – the December 15 and 25, the Africanfirst of its kind in the South Shuswap. Our American Kwanzaa from December 26, hub has smart video and audio technology to not to forget the Wicca celebration of the connect our meeting space with the world.

Solstice and much more.

At the start of the Christian season of AdThis year, for our collective health and vent (November 28), we hosted an on-line well-being, public celebrations have been Entry into Advent with Anglican Bishop shut down. As we have said from March to Lynne McNaughton with more than three November, the month of December with its dozen participants from our region, across COVID shadow will be like no other British Columbia and as far away as Nova month we have experienced.

Scotia.

The Sorrento Centre is a retreat centre Though it is still early days, our virtual Our main admin building in in the Shuswap that welcomes, in other hub has hosted on-line community events inDecember snow times, thousands of people to our 24-acre Photo credit: Jesse Gescke.

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cluding an all-candidates’ debate for the recent provincial election, a regional affordable housing forum and Indigenous story-telling with Secwepemc knowledge holder Kenthen Thomas.

In the coming weeks and months, we will be hosting on-line events with friends from many religious traditions as well. We are finding new ways to con-

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nect and engage with the diversity of cultures and faiths in the on-line world.

So, from the Board and staff of the Sorrento Centre, we wish everyone a joyous December – however you choose to celebrate this month of darkness and light. Check out our on-line calendar at www.sorrentocentre.ca for upcoming on -line activities and events.

A Guide to Winterizing your Boots

By Deb Armour, debs Style Loft Not only are we winterizing our closets, we must think about our footwear which we know can cost in the hundreds of dollars.

Winter can be brutal, especially on leather, so get ahead of the winter weather and do some shoe prep to get your footwear ready for the worst.

Here’s 4 basic tips to winterize your boots and protect your feet. Remember to treat the uppers of the boot as well.

Weatherproofing your boots should be done regularly, especially at the start of each winter. This also helps to bring back the suppleness, preventing them from drying out and cracking.

Whether it’s water, dirt, slush or snow, winter is hard on your footwear.

Boots are great to wear in cold weather because of their durable rubber soles which help prevent slippage on wet or icy surfaces. And while “leather” boots are stylish, if left untreated, moisture can seep inside your shoe affecting the inside of the boot and can leave your foot cold and wet. Here are a few recommendations.

CLEAN OFF ANY SALT: use a damp cloth to wipe away any salt and dirt. Use a mixture of half water and half vinegar.

DRY YOUR BOOTS: If your boots are soaked, take them off and stuff them with newspaper or a rag to soak up the wetness as well as to help maintain their shape.

USE A CLEANING & CONDI-

TIONING CREAM: apply the cream with a clean, dry cloth and work it into the leather. Buff or brush out to provide a fresh finish.

PROTECT YOUR BOOT: While our boots do have a leather cleaner/ water repellent added to them, you can keep your boots dry with the help of an additional repellent.

There are many choices on the market. An oil base such as mink or neatsfoot oil worked in with a rag, Paraffin wax or natural beeswax also act as great water repellants.

Of course, there are also spray-on products that provide an effective waterproofing and coat to the leather. Use a fabric protector for suede and synthetic textiles, even canvas sneakers to help repel water. Don’t freak out if your shoe looks darker than usual-most likely to happen with wax than with a spray, this is pretty normal. Will most likely look like their original color.

This process should be repeated every month or so if your footwear does get soaked. Whichever treatment you choose, spray or rub in an even amount all around the shoe, paying attention to seams.

Let sit for the time suggested on the treatment’s instructions from up to 24 hours. After the winterizing process is done, you have yourself a pair of boots built for winter.

To keep their shape when in storage, take a swimming-noodle and cut to right height and insert into the boot.

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Sunnybrae Community Association

By James Clark music and bringing the Community back out to the Many locals had their first taste of live music since the bevenue for a wonderful night! A big thanks also goes ginning of the pandemic last month, at the Sunnybrae Commu- out to the sponsors: Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery, CSRD, nity Hall on Friday 13th November. As part of the 3rd annual SASCU, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and Creative Small Hall Music Crawl: a series of South Shuswap concerts BC. And of course, a huge thanks to Josh + Bex for sharing their across the winter season, the SCA and the Arts Council for the music, and to the audience who came out in support.

South Shuswap (ACSS) collaborated to bring Josh + Bex You can stay tuned with the continuation of the music series (Kelowna, BC) to the area for an intimate evening of entertain- by checking out the “Small Hall Music Crawl” event page on ment. With the ongoing pandemic, this collaboration brought the Facebook, or heading to www.shuswaparts.com for up to date extra challenge of creating an event that was in line with up-to- information. date Provincial protocol to ensure measures were in place to As I write this article, Provincial Health Officer Orders are make for a safe evening. Plans were run past Interior Health, beginning to change, with suspensions on “high risk” sports and masks were mandatory until seated, tables were arranged acactivities coming into action. Please stay up to date on PHO recording to audience bubbles of lated changes to the hall's availaup to 6 people, food & beveragbility through our Facebook page es served to the tables, and tickand website. The information ets sold via pre-order only, with below on Karate and Yoga will a new capacity specific to the only be applicable if PHO susvenue. The event did not reach pensions allow for them to conmaximum capacity (25 auditinue. ence) but it was a great insight Karate Class will continue on into running Community events Tuesday and Thursday evenings. amidst this “new normal” and This is an adult class (teenagers the evening sure held the magic and up) and more information can that live music and sharing of be found by contacting David art can bring.

Teece at 250 804 3503. It is curWe'd like to thank the ACSS (Continued on page 33) for helping us to support live Josh and Bex at Sunnybrae

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During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible and in this spirit we sincerely say Thank you and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year

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rently a small class of under 8 participants and rest assured David, with over 57 years experience in his practice, is running a class that keeps safety in mind for everyone involved.

Goldie Denise is also offering a gentle yoga series that calms the body & mind (plus builds strength and flexibility) and this takes place weekly on a Monday morning. You can reach Goldie at 250 804 9158 to register and find out more.

Goldie may also host some more Drum Workshops throughout the season.

We'd just like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and enjoyable winter holiday. We look forward to continuing to provide a Community space for everyone as and when we can, and hope to welcome you back in the new year.

Eagle Bay Community Association Updates for the Coming Year

By Cathy Wolf As we come to the end of 2020, clearly a very challenging and difficult year, the board has turned its thoughts to the years ahead in framing a number of projects that are underway in anticipation of a busy and eventful spring and summer, 2021.

While we wait for demolition and construction for the Eagle Bay Park in the spring, plans are moving forward to place a sea-can next to the bottle shed in preparation for another busy season of bottle recycling. We have had a record year perhaps no surprise given COVID and folks staying closer to home. It has been a life-line for us in managing operating costs of the hall, paying insurance and heating bills. Community support has been outstanding. The sea-can will not only offer storage for recycling but will house outdoor tables and chairs, along with sports equipment and supplies for our outdoor activities.

Proposals are also being worked on to address capital needs in the hall. We are looking at an upgrade to the exterior of the building, kitchen and bathroom redesign, along with program expansion, including access to the internet at the hall.

Directors are examining available grants that will support projects once they have become “shovel ready�, or, in other words, projects that clearly outline our plans, including costs and outcomes. It is important work that requires the community to participate by sharing their thoughts and ideas about the future of the hall. Questionnaires have been put on the Eagle Bay Community Website, (www.eaglebayhall.ca) asking for community input.

Information will also be

going out through email and through the community newsletter in order to draw on a broad range of perspectives.

Programs have recently been suspended at the hall, and will remain suspended until the provincial government signals changes. We are optimistic that programs, such as fitness and quilting, can resume in the new year.

The Christmas season is upon us, and while we have pressing concerns about health and safety in our community, throughout the country and around the world, there is comfort in knowing that we look out for each other and will extend our support and care even in difficult times. This may be a very unique Christmas for us all, demanding resiliency and patience - and - as always - members of the Board extend the best of the season and wish you all a Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures Let ’em Run

By Jason Lutterman “Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” ~W.R. Purche~ The early darkness of our short winter days has put a damper on our trail time.

It’s that immature part of winter where the snow hasn’t come to stay for the season and planning an adventure is on a day to day basis while attempting to predict its arrival.

So it was no surprise that over a wonderful dinner from the Hanoi 36, the conversation immediately fell to planning a hike for the next day. While it was us

who wanted a hike, it was clear the dogs needed one even more. We are seeing how wearisome it can be to stay at home, imagine how our trusty K9’s have felt all these years.

I have always maintained that my dog’s friendship with another dog is of equal value to mine with another person. Anyone can argue this until you hear a 70 lb Yellow Lab shrieking from a car across the parking lot because they saw our truck. The moment Hazel heard her friends cry she knew we were heading to where the pavement ends and adventure begins.

We had also planned on this being the first hike for our newborn daughter but like I mentioned earlier, what was previously a warm sunny day was ten degrees colder and included far more frost than sun. So today wasn’t going to be the day she smelled the cedars for the first time.

The trail head was empty, we had the place to ourselves. I reached down on the leash and slid the metal tab back releasing 60 lbs of over excited bulldog into the forest. It’s embarrassing the difference between the way we climbed the steep section leading into the trail.

The dogs, very familiar with the path, must have run up and down the slope more times than I stopped for a breath going up it. We let the two run ahead, knowing full well that the only danger our dogs pose is to a bag of snacks.

They never venture far and seem proud that they are the ones navigating the trail and leading us for a change.

It was the perfect day, crisp cold air, incredible scenery and the constant noise of the radio and TV replaced by the sound of the crystal clear flowing water complimenting the winding trail. To follow the pair and see how happy and in the moment they live, was a great reminder of what really matters.

I hope this season we all can find a way to feel like that. I can only suggest the fresh air of a local Shuswap trail shared with loved ones. But I offer a short read every month in the hopes that over a cup of coffee or a warm snack, these words bring a moment of peace and as you take a breath, you smell the forest no matter how far away it is.

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Great Holiday Activity Ideas for Families Submitted by The Arts Council for the South Shuswap There is little doubt that this year’s holiday season will bring many changes for most. Rising pandemic numbers in most of the province have brought tighter restrictions, posing challenges for most families to connect over the holidays.

Knowing how this pandemic has already brought feelings of isolation or disengagement, the Arts Council for the South Shuswap has taken on a new initiative. The ‘Family Holiday Yule Log’ has been created to assist adults, youth and children to find engaging activities in which to partake over the month of December. While some of these activities are virtual offerings, many promote exploring our four-season playground – sledding, skating, snowshoeing and snow play. Families use the Yule Log to ‘log’ their activities. Some of the virtual offerings include: • ‘Home for the Holidays’, the first virtual gingerbread contest in the Shuswap; • Visits with Santa; • Watching the Holiday Train online; • Virtual Christmas Cookie Decorating with Paola of Happy Cupcakes; • A Virtual Sleigh Ride with Santa; • An Ebenezer Scrooge/Jacob Marley Themed Escape Room; • An Evening Concert & Sing a Long with the Northern Lights Christmas Choir

Citizens Patrol Blind Bay

By Carolyn French The initial thought of relaunching Blind Bay Citizens Patrol began at a well attended meeting with community residents on November 27, 2019.

Blind Bay Citizens Patrol currently has 17 volunteers including 3 Board Directors. We are a registered non-profit society with established By Laws, Constitution, and Organizational Policies. We designed a colourful logo that is displayed on our jackets, caps, and window clings. The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment has been extremely supportive since the

beginning and we are fortunate to have Cpl. Jaimie Leverrier as our Liaison Officer.

On October 28, 2020, we conducted an inaugural Foot Patrol starting at Blind Bay Village Grocer with a photo opportunity followed by introducing ourselves to the merchants in the mall.

An inaugural vehicle patrol commenced at 4:00PM on November 27. Our office will be completed by mid December.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the tremendous support of our contributors.

Karen Brown, Executive Director for the Arts Council shares “This pandemic has made it difficult to interact with one another, challenging one of the attributes that we love most about our region – engagement.” She continues “It is our hope that the Yule Log will provide families with ideas to safely enjoy their time together this holiday season”.

Not only has the Yule Log been created to provide entertainment, it is also meant to assist with another serious side effect of COVID19. “As we know this pandemic has brought challenges in the areas of mental health and wellbeing”. Brown continues “Many are battling anxiety and depression and prolonged isolation or disengagement certainly does not help. The Family Yule Log initiative is our small way of helping to address this important issue”.

As a final note Brown shares “We are a healthy, active and resilient community and we are in a much better place than most. We will get through this – together”.

See a list of “Yule Log” activities on Page 36 of this Scoop.

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•Shuswap Holiday Twinkle Trail - Grab the kids and

go for a drive to check out Christmas lights and displays around the Shuswap. Go to https://j.mp/3lmixnW to plan your route. To add your location to the list, email thomas.goode@ig.ca. FMI, see article on page 24 SORRENTO/BLIND BAY •Copper Island Health Centre -Walk-In Clinic open Saturdays from 9am to 12pm. Mobile Lab Tues. & Thurs. 9am to 1pm. Located at Blind Bay Marketplace beside Spinnakers Café •·South Shuswap Library - Open for “Browse and Borrow” service. Computers are available. Please sanitize hands and wear a mask. Self-checkout is encouraged. Two new “wifi” spots for use with two chairs to use one hour per day.

PJ Story Time Dec. 15 from 6:00 to 6:45pm. Must register at www.nsscr.ca to attend.

Join library staff online for stories, songs and fun with Story Time. Online registration is required to access Zoom link information for ALL online programs.

Please include your email. http://orl.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar Christmas Stories: Thurs. Dec. 17, 3:30 to 4:00 PM. We also have American Sign Language and French Story Times! FMI www.orl.bc.ca Christmas closure Last day open to the public is Dec. 23, will reopen Jan. 2 at 10am. Book drop locked during the Christmas closure.

•The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Centre in Blind Bay. Dec 18 & Jan 15. Call for an appointment 250-8339923. See advertorial on page 15 •Christmas Turkey Dinner Giveaway - by Celine’s Just Desserts. Draw date Dec. 20. To enter, see ad on page 7 •AA Meetings - .Blind Bay: Sat 10am at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Sorrento-Online Zoom Meeting, Mon 8pm FMI 1-855-339-9631

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•Eagle Bay Hall Assoc wants to hear from you -

1. Would you be interested in having access to an upgraded, modernized community kitchen at the Eagle Bay Community Hall? For what purpose?

2. What essentials do you feel we need in this upgraded, modernized community kitchen?

3. What additional features would be important to you?

Reply by emailing cathyfaber15@gmail.com TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE •Tappen-Sunnybrae Fire Department Food Drive Sat, Dec. 12 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Non-perishable food or monetary donations can be dropped off at the fire hall . Proceeds to the Women's Shelter in Salmon Arm (SAFE Society) and the Salvation Army Food Bank in Salmon Arm. NORTH SHUSWAP/ CHASE · Doctors in the Clinic - Call NS Health Centre at 250955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for doctors dates, clinic services and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. See ad page 15 •Country Christmas - Parade cancelled but please vote for your favourite tree in the “Light up Chase” fundraiser, until Dec. 14 on Chase Country Christmas Facebook page. Trees displayed at local businesses and Nationwide Appliances.

•Christmas Bird Count - Dec. 29. Call Claudette at 250-679-8148 to participate.

•Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club - 2020/2021 Season.

Ski or snowshoe through amazing wilderness, located only 20 minutes from Chase. Day use fee or memberships. ski-skmana.com for a membership link and info or call Debi Kalinin 250-371-1602 SALMON ARM & AREA •Al-Anon - Wed 8pm at Senior Resource Centre and Thu 12noon at First United Church. 1-855-3399631 •Narcotics Anonymous - Mon 7pm at Crossroads

Council for the South Shuswap • Sorrento Hall #1 Karen Brown 250.515.3276 1164 Passchendale Road, • Blind Bay Bridge Club Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, Vicki 250-675-2141 or ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., vicki00@telus.net •Blind Bay Community Society Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybraeblindbayhall@gmail.com • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net 250-835-8696 • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250-835 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca -2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. •Carlin Country Market Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean 250-833-2094 • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Coubrough, 250-833-5955 Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca 250-833-2094 FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; • Chase Fish & Game Club thebackacher@telus.net.

• GT Dragon Boat Society Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca 675-3661, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com.

HEALTH SERVICES • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • South Shuswap Health Services Society • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, : Sue McCrae - 250-675-3661 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca http://sshss.ca/ • Sorrento Health Centre – FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief 250 675-2167 • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca

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Church. 1-866-778-4772 .

•CoDa - Sun 7:30pm United Church Cedar Room. 1

-855-339-9631 ONLINE - EVENTS / WEBINARS etc.

•·2020 CP Holiday Train - Serena Ryder and The Trews will headline the “CP Holiday Train at Home” concert, with performances by JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott. Visit facebook.com/ canadian.pacific to watch the live premiere on Sat. Dec. 12 at 5 pm Pacific.

•Traditional Religious on-line events hosted by Sorrento Centre Check out full calendar at www.sorrentocentre.ca •Virtual Baking Workshop - Dec 13, with Paola.

Bake Gnome cookies and Grinch Belly cookies.

Check out https://shuswapculture.ca/ •CSRD Board Meeting - Thurs, Jan. 21, 2021. Pre -register www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available one week in advance of the meeting.

•Entrepreneur in Residence program - offers personalized business support and strategy development for all Shuswap female entrepreneurs. Free program for any stage of business, from idea development, start-up, scaling up, to succession planning. To participate download Client Intake Form at tsutsweye.ca •Business Recovery and Expansion program - Second intake postponed to start on January 11, 2021. Location and format will be determined by the PHO regulations in January. Participants will be notified prior to the start date. Questions, contact Carmen Massey at cmassey@tsutsweye.ca • New On-line Workshops planned for January 2021 hosted by Tsuts’weye Women’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Network. Check regularly for updates at https:// tsutsweye.ca/ •On-line Meditation Classes - Tues & Wed 7-8:30pm and Sundays 9-10:30am. Register at www.kmcfv.ca

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Club - Email: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204.

Vernon Moti office: 250-503-3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap - Leigh Schaffer 250-6754818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home - Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce -

Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - sletennisclub@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) - saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca.

Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250253-3663 sorrentofoodbank.ca • Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, 778-231-8810 whitelakehall@cablelan.net • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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$7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $2 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads: $12.00 for the first inch, then $2.25 per 1/4 inch thereafter.

Email ads to shuswapscoop@gmail.com or 250-463-2611. Email money transfers for payment or mail cheque to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8.

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Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories.

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PERSONALS

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If you have a car and a valid driver’s license, we have work.

Call or email us: 250-955-6166 canvasmanworld@gmail.com 3877 Captain’s Village Way Scotch Creek

I will look after your home & pets as if they are my own. Conscientious, Reliable, Trustworthy Excellent References Ineke Hughes 250-253-5634 ihughessa@gmail.com

PERSONALS Single senior male would like to meet single female. Let’s have coffee and chat. Write to Gerard 2120 1st Ave S.E. Salmon Arm BC V1E-1K1 or phone 250-5150502.

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COMMUNIT Y HALL INFORMATION Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery.

Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577.

Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661

Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358

Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

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Thank you for your support in 2020!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2021.

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