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Remembering 2016 By Jo Anne Malpass For many in the Magna Bay area, 2016 will be remembered for the intense thunderstorm in September that destroyed several homes and left others with significant damage, brought down power poles and trees, blocking roads and leaving many without power, cable and phone service for days. To date, many of the homes have been torn down or repaired, but there are still some reminders of the devastation. Although many experienced a terrifying evening, fortunately nobody was injured that night and local first responders were praised for their response in a difficult situation. On a positive note, the Squilax Anglemont was repaved. The first section from Chase to the Provincial Park at Scotch Creek at a cost of $3. 3M was completed before summer and the second section to St. Ives at a cost of $2.66M was completed

in the fall. Although this was not in the Highway Ministry’s five-year plan, it was advocated for by our Regional District Director and Shuswap MLA. In the sockeye’s four-year cycle, the number of sockeye returning to Scotch Creek and Adams River was expected to be low this year but ended up even lower. The number of sockeye returning to Scotch Creek was about half of what returned in 2012. Much of the blame was placed on higher water temperature in the Pacific and Fraser River. A group of individuals commissioned a study to determine the feasibility of incorporation for Scotch Creek. The preliminary report was positive so will be sent to the Province with a request to have a formal incorporation study funded and managed by the Ministry of Community, Sport

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and Cultural Development. The discussion evolved because of interest in elected local representation, environmental protection and economic development. Bylaw amendments which would allow subdivision of Gateway Lakeview Estates into strata lots has been shelved until Gateway can resolve the issue of sewage disposal within its own boundaries without discharge of treated effluent into the lake. There were some untimely deaths in the community this year. Bryan Morry died in an avalanche in March while snowmobiling on Crowfoot Mountain, despite great efforts from local snowmobilers and Shuswap Search and Rescue. Brian Watson of Chase was struck and killed at Magna Bay when he was hit from behind by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle. Raymond Swann of Sorrento is facing charges of criminal negligence causing death and failure to stop at an accident. Darin Krawat died from gunshot wounds after an incident in Celista. Richard Allen Williams has been ordered to stand trial in B.C. Supreme Court on several charges connected to the fatal shooting. Leon Reinbrecht was sentenced on June 2 to three years in federal prison for criminal negligence causing death and bodily harm after crashing his speedboat into a houseboat on Magna Bay in July 2010, killing Ken Brown and injuring eight others. On June 17, he was granted bail after the defence

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filed an appeal with the BC Court of Appeal. His appeal has not yet been heard. There were many anniversaries this year. The North Shuswap Lions were chartered 40 years ago, Super Valu celebrated 30 years and Captain’s Village Marina 40 years in business. The North Shuswap has a long history of working together to better our community and last year was no exception. There is a long list of community groups and organizations who have given of their time, First Responders, victim services, Historical Society, Adams River Salmon Society, Parents Advisory Committee, to name a few. The Health Centre put on a Health Fair in April and continued to focus media attention on the search for a doctor. The Lions Club sponsored its usual many activities and this year added Novemberfest with German cuisine and polka lessons. The Chamber of Commerce completed its community signing program with the last one installed at Seymour Arm. The North Shuswap Hall was the site of many events including Mothers Day breakfast, Fathers Day lobster dinner, monthly coffee houses, friendship dinner, Lions Kids Christmas Party, handing out of Christmas hampers and newly added weekly Bingo nights. Lakeview Centre bought in a variety of entertainment including Jenny’s House of Joy, Comedian Rob Hadley, the Fab Fourever, Robert Larrabee present Rat Pack Las Vegas show and bi-weekly Bingo. Fathers Day Poker Run hosted by Captains Village Marina raised $10,915 for local charities. Friday Night Live and the Christmas Parade continued to entertain. With such community spirit and people willing to lend a helping hand, the North Shuswap is a wonderful place to live. The Kicker wishes everyone a healthy, prosperous 2017.

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Canada is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation with a wide variety of projects and activities. Here are just a few of the activities and grants available. Discover Canada’s national parks, heritage spaces and explore our country’s history in 2017. To mark this special year, Parks Canada is offering free admission to all national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. To order your free pass, go to www.pc.gc.ca Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will help people rediscover Canadian history from Confederation to today. Throughout 2017, discover the today-inhistory vignette highlighting a significant event that shaped our society. Subscribe to LAC’s Facebook and Twitter pages or use the #Canada150 and #OnThisDay. ParticipACTION is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by getting active. Being outdoors is part of what it means to be Canadian. In January, the ParticipACTION 150 Play List will launch and every Canadian will be challenged to complete as many physical activities on the list as possible. Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) will distribute small grants to locally-led projects that build community, inspire a deeper understanding of Canada and encourage participation in initiatives that mark Canada's 150th. Applications open on March 1 and close on March 31 SCF will allocate $1,000 of grant funds to each of the communities in its service area, and with $1,000 matching grants from Community Foundation of Canada, there is $2,000 per community available. The SCF’s service area includes City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous and the North and South Shuswap. For more information, go to www.shuswapfoundation.ca The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF)

Access4All Canada 150 project will fund a minimum of 50 Barrier Buster projects and associated awareness celebrations in communities across Canada. The project aims to inspire and empower youth and community leaders to keep the dream of a world without barriers alive by identifying and undertaking accessibility infrastructure improvement projects in their community – from building ramps to making accessible playgrounds. Visit www.rickhansen.com to learn more. February 15 is National Flag of Canada Day. Organize your own events and take part in the “Share your Moment with the Flag Challenge”. #CanadianFlag 4 H Canada will support 100 to 150 community celebrations headed by youth that will explore Canada’s rich agricultural history and will develop and distribute 4-H Club Start-Up Kits to more than 100 communities across Canada to help them set up new 4-H clubs. When completed, the Canada 150 Mosaic project will result in 150 interconnected murals across the country revealing a train travelling coast to coast. Each mural will be made up of hundreds of tiles painted by individual Canadians—by the time the project is complete, it will have involved roughly 100,000 individuals. Tree Canada, a non-profit, plans to offer grants of up to $5,000 to 150 communities across the country, from neighbourhood groups to schoolyards to businesses, that want to boost their arboreal quotient. One of the stranger ones is the Canada 150 Red Couch Tour, an RV hauling a red couch 21,000 km across Canada with organizers collecting testimonies from people about what Canada means to them. There will be many opportunities this year to celebrate Canada’s achievements, people, history and natural environment.

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Kickin’ back with Larry Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’

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•Trial Waste Diversion Program - A report advising the Board that the 30week food waste diversion program did not prove to be cost effective, was received for information at the December CSRD Board meeting. The trial used Spa Hills Farm (an existing composting facility located in Area D) for food waste collection. Funding was provided from each Electoral Area's Community Works Fund (except for Area A) and the trial commenced in May 2016. Participants in the trial paid a $20 refundable deposit, which gave them a key to access a food waste collection bin located at area transfer stations, a kitchen catcher for storing food waste, liners for the kitchen catcher and educational information. The food waste collection bins located at the transfer stations were supplied by Spa Hills Farm. The bins were collected on a weekly basis station and hauled to the composting facility to be processed. There were 9 participants at the Scotch Creek Transfer Station. At nine transfer stations within the CSRD, there were a total of 98 participants. The trial diverted 2,050 kilograms of food waste. The 30-week trial program cost more than $25,000. Based on the amount of food waste collected, the cost is over $12,000 per metric tonne. Participants will receive their refund after the CSRD receives their bin access keys. •Aquatic Invasive Species - In response to a CSRD letter, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Minister Dominic LeBlanc wrote that DFO takes seriously the threat posed by aquatic invasive species (AIS). To address this issue, DFO worked closely with provinces and territories to develop the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations which came into effect on May 29, 2015. These Regulations provide fishery officers and provincial enforcement officers with the tools they need to prevent the introduction of new AIS, to eradicate AIS where possible, and to manage the spread of already introduced ones. The Regulations prohibit the importation into Canada, and the transportation—as well as

the possession and release of zebra and quagga mussels, dead or alive—into British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officers now have the authority to stop, inspect and prevent watercrafts infested with zebra and/or quagga mussels from entering Canada. DFO is working in collaboration with the CBSA and provinces to ensure that CBSA officers have the training they need to enforce the regulations. •Asset management planning program - The Board empowered the authorized signatories to apply for three Provincial Asset Management Planning Program grants in the amount of $10,000 each to support the development of an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management Framework and an Asset Management Operational Level Service Analysis. The CSRD will provide inhouse contributions to support overall grant and project management; AND: in accordance with Policy No. F-3 “Community Works Fund – Expenditure of Monies” access to the Community Works Fund be approved in the amount of $45,000 plus applicable taxes for continued advancements in Asset Management Program development from the 10% portion of the All Electoral Areas Community Works Fund allocation. The Board empowered the authorized signatories to enter into an agreement with Opus International Consultants (Canada) to develop an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management Framework, and an Asset Management Operational Level of Service Analysis for a total cost of $43,260 plus applicable taxes. •Overtime for non-managerial exempt staff - The Board endorsed the amendment to Policy F - 18 and approved its inclusion into the CSRD Policy Manual. No significant impact as the policy reflects what is currently happening without the administrative burden that currently exists. Employees will receive an (Continued on page 8)

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…SideKick Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters In 2004, long-time Blind Bay residents and good friends Greg Vistisen and Cliff Bridges spotted an opportunity to capitalize on the strong housing market in the Shuswap. The pair both had full-time jobs. Greg was managing construction of a retirement home community in Salmon Arm, and Cliff was juggling two successful businesses, including the Blind Bay Car Wash. As a result, their original goals for their new company, Copper Island Fine Homes, were modest—build one or two spec houses a year as market condi-

tions allowed. By the company’s second year, the pair had completed and sold three houses. Meanwhile, demand for custom houses was making them reconsider their goals and realize that their new company desperately needed full-time commitments. Cliff was unable to make that commitment given his other business interests, and the two reached an agreement where Greg and his wife Tracy would take over the company. Based on his experience as a project

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250-675-3701 manager and early successes with Copper Island Fine Homes, Greg realized that the way forward required a fresh approach. “At that time, Tracy and I began to see that, while there were some reputable builders in the area, lack of building inspections and other factors had led to a pretty old-fashioned approach to building,” explains Greg. “We saw the same style of house being built over and over. We saw little of the innovation that was becoming more and more common in the construction industry in different, more populated areas. We knew that, because of lack of building inspections, many houses weren’t even being built to code. And we also knew that it was very common for new home buyers to be paying significantly more in extra, unbudgeted costs at the end of the construction process. We were determined to change all of this.” To address the lack of innovation and quality standards, Greg used a multipronged approach. He hired top quality journeymen carpenters, began building relationships with the area’s most capable trades, and committed himself and his staff to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) voluntary education courses. When these education requirements became mandatory in 2015, Copper Island had already received all the certifications. Today, Copper Island is the only Shuswap builder certified by the CHBA through their two-year Registered Home Professional, Licensed Residential Builder, Renovator and Built Green Builder programs and is a Certified Energy Star Builder. Greg also signed on to a state-of-the(Continued on page 7)

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art, cloud-based construction management application that allows him, his clients, and his staff and sub-trades to monitor every aspect of the construction process in real time. And he made the decision that every client should have the opportunity to learn about and make decisions about all aspects of their project, with the goal of developing a firm budget, well before any dirt is turned. “We like to spend a lot of time before we build, doing research with the client,” explains Greg. “Everything is online and we can create accurate estimates for clients and revise them over time to make sure we meet their budget and minimize the number of cost overruns.” All of this effort has paid dividends. The company has built more than 60 houses (and completed many wholehome renovations) in the last ten years. Along the way, they’ve won numerous accolades—in fact, they are the only Shuswap builder to have been recognized for excellence at the annual Central Interior CHBA Keystone Home Builder Awards (they’ve actually won 15). Most recently, during the 2016 Keystone Awards, they were awarded Gold for Best Single Family Detached

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Home valued between $750,000 to $1.5 million. Perhaps more importantly, the company’s website has a page that is chock full of glowing testimonials from satisfied clients. “The success of our business is very much related to the support we receive from our subtrades and suppliers, and our clients have been fantastic,” says Greg. “It’s been a really good relationship. Obviously, our staff is the core of our business.” Copper Island specializes in building homes ranging from $350,000 to $1,500,000 throughout the South and North Shuswap and Salmon Arm. Greg and his staff help their clients find a house plan to take advantage of their lot’s features and terrain, do the permitting and regulation compliance, develop comprehensive budgeting, and provide assistance with interior design selections and landscaping options. The company looks after every detail, including 10-year home warranty, construction insurance, and WCB. The Kicker appreciates the advertising support from Greg and Tracy Vistisen at Copper Island Fine Homes and wish them continued success. For more information, visit www.copperislandfinehomes.ca.

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additional 5 days of vacation per year to in recognition of the missed coffee breaks, starting or ending their day within 30 minutes of scheduled start and end times, answering phone calls or emails outside regular working hours, while on flex days, etc. and working through lunch on meeting days, if required. Overtime outside the examples listed above will continue to paid/accrued as indicated by the employee on their timesheet. •Recognition of managerial hours worked - The Board endorsed the amendment to Policy F – 19 and approved its inclusion into the CSRD Policy Manual. This policy applies to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Managers of Financial Services, Development Services and Operations Management. The above-noted positions are expected to work the number of hours necessary to perform their duties, and are not entitled to any payment nor time off in lieu for overtime worked. However, in recognition of additional time worked throughout the year, these positions will be granted an additional ten vacation days per year, or in accordance with the provisions of an employment contract where one exists. •Retirement Gift - The Chair thanked the retiring Team Leader, Development Services, Sharen Berger, for her many years of service with the Regional District and presented Ms. Berger with a gift on behalf of the Board. •Cottonwood Waterworks SCADA upgrade award The Board empowered the authorized signatories to enter into an agreement with TurnKey Controls to provide, in-

stall and commission the necessary Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) upgrades for the Cottonwood Water System for a total cost of $28,800 plus applicable taxes. •CSRD Tag Line - The Board endorsed the proposed CSRD Tag Line “SERVICES & SOLUTIONS for Stronger Communities” for use in marketing and communication materials. •Grants-in-Aid - Area F Applications for Area F Grants-in-Aid were approved for Shuswap Outdoor Learning Foundation (wilderness camps) $1,500 and SAS Dry Grad $1,000. Electoral Area Directors Meeting •Building Inspection Program – At the Electoral Area Directors meeting on December 2, a motion was passed requesting that a six-level building inspection program be brought forward to the CSRD Board for approval. The building inspection service is to be introduced for Area B (Revelstoke) and Area E (rural Sicamous). Area F (North Shuswap) would also go to a six-level building inspection (from the current three level) all to be in place for January 2018. Area C (South Shuswap) may be included in 2019. A report from NeilsonWelch Consulting Inc. recommends six inspections, plus a seventh in cases involving the installation of a fireplace, woodstove or chimney. The six standard inspections would occur at 1) footing construction stage (before concrete), 2) installation of perimeter drainage pipe and drain rock (prior to backfilling), 3) installation of building drain, sanitary or storm (Continued on page 9)

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sewer and plumbing system (prior to backfilling), 4) framing construction stage (before drywall), 5) insulation, vapour barrier and air barrier stage and 6) completion stage. In the existing Area F service, base building permit fees for all structure types (e.g., single family, multifamily, commercial, etc.) are set at: $72 for first $1,000 of construction value, $7.20 for each additional $1,000 of value, up to $100,000 and $6.00 for each additional $1,000 of value over $100,000. For a structure with a construction value of

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$200,000, the total building permit fee is $1,385. This fee allows for three inspections; the additional inspection for a fireplace (if required) costs an additional $72. With six standard inspections, the proposed fees would add a $648 flat fee for the three additional inspections at $216 per inspection. The report recommends that the Board exercise its authority to obtain approval from the Electoral Area Directors on behalf of the participating areas. A consultation process, which could include public meetings, is proposed to distribute information on the proposal.

RCMP News Property Crimes On December 2nd, Chase RCMP received a report of theft from a clothing shop in Chase. The owner of the shop reported that a 35 year old man had tried on a new jacket worth $160 over his own jacket, and then departed. The owner of the shop knew the identity of the man and called police. As the investigation was proceeding, the man returned to the shop and paid for the jacket, stating he was drunk when he tried it on and did not remember walking out of the shop with it. Charges will be recommended in this case. On December 5th, Chase Post Office reported an attempted break-in. During the preceding night, someone attempted to pry open the rear door of the building, causing minor damage. Entry was not gained. There are no witnesses to this crime. Sometime between 8 pm December 6th and 7:30 am on December 7th, thieves stole a grey 2008 Chevrolet Silverado from a rural property

in the 8300 block of 250-679-3221 Skimikin CRIMESTOPPERS Road in Tur- 1-800-222-8477 tle Valley. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys in the ignition, and the vehicle had a full tank of fuel. The following day, the truck was recovered, undamaged, in Salmon Arm. There were no witnesses to the theft, and the investigation continues. On December 7th, Chase RCMP received a report of a stolen travel trailer from the 3000 block of SquilaxAnglemont Road in Lee Creek. The white 2007 Salem 7206 trailer, bearing Alberta license plate “W27737” was taken from an RV pad sometime after December 4th, when the neighbour last saw it. There were no witnesses to the theft, and the investigation is continuing. On December 14th, police received a complaint of theft of arcade games from a business in Scotch Creek. The owner of the games reported (Continued on page 10)

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twenty-nine-year-old man, was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol was a factor in the collision, and the investigation is continuing. On December 12th, an area road maintenance contractor was operating his plow truck, eastbound in the fast lane on Highway 1 in Pritchard when a semi-trailer rig passed on the right, striking the extended blade. The driver of the semi did not stop as required by the Motor Vehicle Act, to exchange information with the plow operator. The semitrailer rig was later located in Salmon Arm, and the driver was issued a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene of the collision. On December 9th, Chase (Continued on page 11)

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RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1 at Chase Creek Bridge. The 40-year-old male driver of a Dodge Neon was in the left lane eastbound as he attempted to pass a Jeep Liberty, which was in the right lane. As both vehicles entered the bridge, the 73year-old female driver of the Jeep lost control and struck the Neon. The Neon then hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the road, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. Neither driver was injured, and road conditions were a factor in the collision. On December 12th, Chase RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Squilax-Anglemont Road. A road maintenance truck was westbound in Lee Creek, when it was suddenly passed by a red Ford SUV on a curve. The female driver of an oncoming Chevrolet Cavalier was forced to brake hard to avoid a head-on collision with the SUV, and the Cavalier then went into a spin and hit the

maintenance truck. The driver of the Cavalier suffered minor injuries. The roads were slippery at the time of the collision. Police are asking anyone with knowledge of the identity of the driver of the red Ford SUV or with knowledge of any of these incidents to call Chase Detachment at 250-679-3221 or Crimestoppers. Checkstops During December, Chase RCMP along with Traffic Services, conducted numerous traffic Checkstops. Approximately 100 vehicles were checked, with numerous verbal and written warnings provided for minor infractions. Two Violation Tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act have been issued, however no impaired driving investigations have been initiated, which is very positive news in terms of traffic safety. Chase Detachment reminds everyone to preplan an alternate way home from social events.

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Most people think of building codes as they pertain to residential homes. The code contains tables that deal with things like joist sizes for roofs based on snow loads and floors. It also deals with ventilation, insulation requirements, fire resistance, and many other issues. It is not only the original owners who are protected, but the subsequent buyers who may not have been involved in the construction of their homes. All of the builders I work with follow the code regardless of whether permits are in place or not. I can also personally attest to the skills and abilities of the builders who are members of our Chamber and the South Shuswap Chamber. For all other builders, there is a bit of check and balance with the New Home (Continued on page 12)

I’m writing my January Kicker article in mid December but you will be reading it in early January. Early January is when I compile and write my annual North Shuswap Real Estate Year End Report. We pull up all the data then study and review it and see what happened in 2016 that may indicate trends of note to those who are interested. In many cases I see the trends through the year but look to the stats to prove or disprove my thoughts. It’s always interesting to see how a market develops or changes. I’m a curious fellow, so knowing where we have been and where we are now is an indicator to where we may be going. Spending days going over stats is consuming but I always learn more about our market. I do this for me but I share it with you. If you want a free copy of my report you can stop at my office and pick up a copy; print a copy from my web site www.northshuswap.com; or I can email a copy to you. This is a free, no-commitment offer. It’s just me sharing a bit about what I know. Al Christopherson al@northshuswap.com Disclaimer: Al Christopherson is affiliated with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. and the opinions expressed herein are his own and not those of the company.

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portant that our local government puts the resources in place to ensure that approvals are received in a timely fashion. We have only one building inspector in the North Shuswap and he is literally run off his feet keeping up. He does a great job but I don’t want to see him get stretched too thin by taking on other areas. We have to recognize that imposing building permits throughout our regional district will result in hiring more people if we want to avoid delays. 3. The third is the piling on of regulation by local government. One suggestion is to look at some of the other regulations we have and change or eliminate them to reduce duplication. I suggest that concurrent with the introduction of Building Permits, a serious look be taken at the development permit process. The offer has been made before but I will make it again. The Chamber would be happy to facilitate constructive input into development permits and building permits by industry professionals and practitioners to ensure to goals of the permits are being met but without excessive delay, costs, or duplication of effort.

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Trans-Canada Highway improvements completed at Hoffman’s Bluff BC Newsroom Construction is now finished on three more kilometres of upgrades that will improve safety and reliability on the Trans-Canada Highway, announced the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and B.C.’s Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. The second phase of the Pritchard to Hoffman’s Bluff project has been completed. Work involved straightening and four-laning the highway, improving accesses, and adding median barriers, wider paved shoulders and rumble strips. An adjoining 2.8 kilometres were upgraded under the first phase of the Pritchard to Hoffman’s Bluff project that opened to traffic in July 2015. This section of Highway 1 is located approximately 40 kilometres east of Kamloops and, in the past, has had a higher than average collision rate. Throughout the design and construction of both phases of the project, the Province worked closely with the Secwepemc Nation, addressing any environmental concerns and collaborating together to minimize the impacts of construction and preserve culturally significant sites along the corridor. A construction agreement was also required before work took place through the Neskonlith Indian Band’s reserve near Hoffman’s Bluff. Since 2001, the provincial and federal governments have invested or committed more than $980 million on the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Al-

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Aquatic Invasive Mussels a Priority for SWC (pipes, propellers, ropes, wharfs, pilings, etc.), survive transportation for up to 30 days. Aquatic invasive mussels cause enormous ecological impacts by disrupting water quality, plankton communities, and fish communities. It’s estimated that their economic impact in BC would be well over $42M annually. The provincial Invasive Mussel Prevention Program does roadside watercraft inspections in partnership with other authorities at key entry points into BC; does education and outreach to the boating community; and does early detection monitoring for invasive mussels in BC lakes. Robyn Hooper, Executive Director of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society also gave a presentation. Ms. Hooper explained the education and outreach done by CSISS, using the same messaging of “Clean Drain Dry” used by the BC MOE and various other organizations. CSISS also participates in early detection monitoring, in collaboration with BC MOE. The SWC will prepare a letter of support for the Province’s Invasive Mussel Prevention Program. In other business at the meeting, an update from program managers, which included a financial report, stated that at the end of the second quarter $102,065 has been spent against the $216,300 annual budget. Communications priorities in 2017 will be to continue reporting on the SWC’s activities, decisions and achievements, and to maintain its online presence through its website and Email: sinatragirl@msn.com social media, and to educate residents and visitors to the Shuswap about water quality and safe recreation. The SWC’s first water quality report will be released in May 2017. The North Shuswap Community Association (NSCA) presents: SWC agreed that annual reports inperson (delegations) to the various partner organizations would be a worthwhile activity.

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Fire News The three North Shuswap fire departments wish everyone a happy, prosperous and safe new year. Anglemont By Mike Sanderson Training as always is a continual process at our fire hall and with the new engine, it has been an exciting time for our members, getting to know the new equipment. We have customized the tool compartments to make access easier to our specialized tools so that we can quickly and safely deploy as required. Thanks to our hall captains for carrying out these duties. With the snow falling, it is important to be able to access hydrants in the event of an emergency, so if you notice that the hydrant access is being covered or plowed in, please take a few minutes to clear the snow. It could make all the difference. Five of our members had the privilege of helping with the Food Hampers in December. Through community fundraising efforts, the Anglemont FD raised $800 for the North Shuswap Food Bank. To anyone who may be interested in an exciting career in fire fighting with a great group of people, please come to check out our operations on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. The hall is located on Golf Course Road, at the top of the hill.

Fire prevention starts at home, so let's all be safe and have a great 2017! Scotch Creek/Lee Creek By Mike Engholm I hope that the holiday season was lots of fun for everybody. The recent cold snap that we experienced brings about some safety concerns. If your water pipes freeze up, please avoid using an open flame torch to thaw them out, instead try using heat tape or a heating element that is far enough away from combustibles, and keep checking it. Once the pipes are thawed and water is flowing (keep it trickling), shut down the element to prevent a fire. An incandescent light bulb, (a mechanics trouble light) does the same trick to keep a small area from freezing, or if possible, try to redirect warm air from a furnace vent toward the problem area. Insulate water pipes well before the winter season, and keep the water moving by opening a tap just enough to let it trickle when the very cold temperatures strike. I sometimes pack snow around the base of my pump house to further insulate it. Once the temperature warms up a bit, it’s a good idea to check and clean your chimney. Now that we are getting some snow, please have your driveways cleared to provide easier access for the fire dept. apparatus, if the

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need arises. Early December, SC/LC FD sent one firefighter to a Staging Officer course at Shuswap Regional Fire Training Centre, which was the last course offered for 2016. The training centre will start up again after the spring schedule is made up, generally in early March. In house training slowed a bit due to the Christmas break, but we are always on the ready when a call comes in. Training will start going very strong again in the new year, including lots of different theoretical, practical, and scenario based training. Since the last Fire news SC/LC FD has had no new call outs. Our annual Santa Drop Box campaign to raise money for the North Shuswap Food Bank was held on December 10 and 11. SC/LC FD collected a total of $1,430 for the food bank this year. I would like to thank Super Valu for letting us set up at the store entrances and for the warm drinks offered. I’d like to thank the SC/LC firefighters who braved the cold wind to man the collection boots, but above all thank you to the people who generously donated cash and food to a great cause. If you are interested in observing the training, or to join our great team and learn something new while having lots of fun, we meet every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, so come down to the fire hall and meet our team.

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Thank You from the North Shuswap Food Bank By Alison Elmes Wow, our community really stepped up once again to help fill the 34 generous hampers given to those in difficult circumstances in our community this Christmas season. The tremendous outpouring of food, gifts and funds to help those in need has been truly outstanding. The hampers are very much appreciated and many heartfelt thanks are expressed when they are being picked up. The Christmas Hamper Program would not be possible without the volunteers who help in so many ways. Our sincere thanks go to: Anglemont fire department who raised and donated $800 and provided the muscle power we so appreciate to transport the donated food and fill the hampers; Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department for canvassing at SuperValu in extremely cold weather for two days raising $1430 from anonymous donors; North Shuswap Lions for continued support donating $1235; Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union for their donation of $1000; Century 21 Lakeside Realty Sorrento for their donation of $500; St. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church for again donating $500 to buy turkeys; North Shuswap Christian Fellowship for their generous donation of $500; Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugmart for the many donated gift items; for the $100 donated from the fundraising efforts of Yummies; Sunnyside Supermarket for their personally donated groceries; Ross Creek Country Store for raising $298 from their used book sales; the South Okanagan Humane Society and Sharon Nichol for the donation and packaging of pet food; all the folks at Caravans West for their private

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Transportation Manager Responds to Road Maintenance Complaint “British Columbia moved to a privatized model of maintenance in 1988 and there has been no reduction in the service levels in our specifications since that time,” Steve Sirett, District Manager of Transportation for OkanaganShuswap, told Brian Howard in his response to an email and Letter to the Editor in the November Kicker. Sirett’s response says “in fact, current maintenance has much greater provincial funding, and new efficiencies have been found through innovation in the private sector. Better technology and equipment are enabling our contractors to keep roads safe for the travelling public. For example, trucks today carry three times more sand, while innovations such as the tow plow enable two lanes to be plowed in a single pass. Modern technology enables contractors to be much more proactive in anticipating and preparing for weather events. Contractors in some areas use pre-wetting of road surfaces to prevent ice buildup and pre-wetting of winter aggregates to increase effectiveness and reduce blow -off by larger vehicles. In summary, highway maintenance today has greater provincial funding, is more financially stable for the province and its taxpayers, and is providing increased opportunities for improved technology and equipment.” Although there is no commitment to improve the roads mentioned (Meadow Creek Rd., Line 17, Evans Rd., Garland Rd. and many others, including roads in Anglemont), “I can tell you that they are on our District’s priority list and will be completed as

funding and priorities permit. In the interim, our Maintenance Contractor, JPW Road & Bridge Maintenance is obligated to maintain these roads to an acceptable standard as per their contract. Ministry staff regularly monitor JPW to ensure they are full filling these obligations. In 2015 the Ministry launched it’s 10-year transportation plan, BC On The Move. This plan has committed $270 Million over the first 3 years to improve side roads around the Province as a recognition of the need to invest in these important roads, certainly in rural communities as well.” Brian Howard responded back to Sirett saying he disagrees with the claim that there has not been a reduction in service levels in your specifications. “I have talked with many BC Ministry Dept. of Hwy's employees over the years, and they all acknowledge that changes in road classifications were made after privatization that seriously reduced road maintenance. The road where I live which is a "dirt-gravel " road, gets graded, if we are lucky 3 times a year, which means the potholes can be close to 6 inches deep all over the road by the time JPW gets around to grading again. Their constant refrain is that they are working to the Ministry standards for this classification of road. So, it doesn't matter if the road is horrible or dangerous or whatever, they won't do anything because they don't have to. With a Provincial Dept. of Hwy's Maintenance, this never occurred because when something needed to be done they (Continued on page 22)

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33nd Annual “Reino KeskiSalmi” Loppet Submitted by Pat Danforth It’s time to register for the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet. This friendly, full day family event for both recreational and competitive skiers will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Almost $400,000 has been raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation over the past 32 years. Families, friends and neighbours of all ages are invited to gather together at Larch Hills in Salmon Arm to enjoy the snow powdered, rolling trails followed by a BBQ beef hot lunch, pool time, "appy hour" and a family dance. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Larch Hills ski area. Entry fees are: 1. 7 & under: $7 ($12 after Jan. 9) 2. 8 to 17: $12 ($17 after Jan. 9) 3. 18 & over competitive: $37 ($42 after Jan. 9) 4. 18 & over recreation: $32 ($37 after Jan. 9) Course length: 4 and under: 1km / 5 to 7: 2 km / 8 to 13: 5 km / 14 to 17: 17 km / 18 & older: 34 km / recreational skiers: 10 km , 17 km or 30 km. Online registration closes on Thursday, January 12, 2017 and final registra-

tion is from 3 to 8 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, January 13, 2017. Race packets can be picked up at the SASCU Recreation Centre from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017. The Larch Hills Ski area offers varied trails for everyone from beginner to advanced skiers. The Loppet is a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon. Getting pledges is optional and based on participation, not kilometres skied. More information can be found at www.fitforheart.ca./reinokeskisalmiloppet During the history of the event, as many as 600 skiers from 2 to 80 years of age have taken part. This is truly a family and community event. Entry forms and additional information is available on-line at www.SkiLarchHills.ca or locally at Skookum Cycle and Ski or John’s Ski Shack. If skiers require further information regarding registration, please contact Tina Letham at 832-8676.

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had 2 fatalities in the last 10 years, and countless vehicles go off the road because of the road condition and narrowness, including the local fire truck not so long ago. ‘BC on the Move’ sounds like a wonderful political slogan but whether it actually means anything at all beyond politicking remains to be seen. What I can tell you unequivocally is that road maintenance and the quality of our roads today is a shadow of the quality which existed prior to privatization, and all British Columbians know that.”

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Coffee House Concert Series January, 21st for the next coffee house. By Carol Lepsoe A very Happy New Year to all! We Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show wish you all the best that 2017 will offer. starts at 7:30 pm. The coffee will be on. During these cold nights, it is especially Come in and warm your hands! nice to have a warm community hall and We are grateful for our team of volinexpensive entertainment to unteers and are always on January Feature keep us perked up and to the look out for more people Chris Stevens stave off the January blues. to help in the kitchen, at the This month we are happy to door or with the stage set feature Chris Stevens, banjo up. picker extraordinaire. Chris Hall set up times have brings good tunes and funny changed. Come and help set antics to the stage and is sure up at 5:30 pm and join us to please audiences of all agfor a pot luck dinner at 6:00 es. pm. Donations of baked Our Christmas coffeegoods are dearly appreciathouse was delightfully fesed. Thank you to Super tive. There is nothing sweetValu for consistently Saturday er than little children dressed providing a goody tray for January 21 as cool Santa's singing and each of the Coffeehouses. If Doors open at 7 dancing their hearts out. We you are interested in helpwere delighted to have Brening, give Jim a call. da Shabbit join us as MC and Christmas Kids' 90-Day Music Challenge sing-a-long master. Brenda and her This year, we are once again offering granddaughter, Jayla, performed the the 90-Day Kids' Music Challenge, a opening tune One Small Child, which is program the Coffee House has organized a lovely Christmas song, and made even to help kick start music for young people more lovely by the innocent performance in our community. Science shows that by another small child. anything you do for ninety days in a row We were happy to welcome back the changes the way your brain works. Music Anglebay Entertainers, who filled the uses all parts of the brain and helps in all stage with their festive choral selections. aspects of learning. The Coffee House is Other performers were Sam Souter acoffering free music lessons for 90 days (a companied by Chris Stevens, Jim and lesson a week for twelve weeks) to any Carol accompanied by Chris Stevens, child of school age in the North Shusand Chris Stevens as a solo artist. Have wap. The only condition is that both paryou ever heard the Little Drummer Boy ents and students be committed to the done on the banjo? If anyone can pull program for the duration. If you have a that off, Chris can. Ted Gough recited a child who is interested in free music lesgreat poem that he had written about the sons, give Jim a call at 250 679 2174. We Gold Rush. Ending the open mic session are happy to once again have the support was Jan Kudelka and part of her Little of this program by the Lion's Club Knife Band. We are always so grateful through their Community Youth Fund. to the performers who brave the weather We encourage you to support the Lion's and come to perform for us, with only Club in their upcoming fundraising audience applause as payment. events. Don't forget to join us on Saturday,

This morning I was sitting on a bench next to a homeless man, I asked him how he ended up this way. He said: "Up until last week, I still had it all!!! A cook, my clothes were washed & pressed, I had a roof over my head, I had TV, internet, I went to the gym, the pool, the library, I could still go to school ..." I asked him, "What happened? Drugs? Alcohol? Divorce???” "Oh no, nothing like that" he said. "No, no ... I got out of prison."

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By Corrine Gaskin. Happy New Year to all. May you be healthy and happy. 2016 was another busy year for the society, now in our sixth year. More locum coverage saw us provide the best doctor availability since the full time doctors retired. We plan to improve even more in this area. While we continue to seek our full time doctor we have a contract for part time medical services. Dr. Hickman completed several weeks of locums with us this fall and is enthused to work more in our community. He plans to work for the North Shuswap Health Centre for a year on a part time basis. He will be available 2 days a week every second week in order to provide continuity of care to patients. We are actively seeking other doctors to be in clinic on his off weeks. More locum weeks will also be available in the spring. If you choose to see Dr. Hickman for your medical needs, please call 250 955 0660 for an appointment. We can not stress enough the importance of keeping the doctor’s schedule full, as we are contracting outside of the locum program who normally pay the doctor’s salary. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please take note of upcoming dates in our Advertisement here in the Kicker and our big sign boards near the centre. Dr. Hickman is a hospitalist from Kelowna with some room in his schedule. Any of you who are familiar with hospitalists programs, as I am as a staff nurse in a busy city hospital before retiring, know they are very knowledgeable and thorough in their delivery of care and very

good at keeping records for your own MD and personal health records. So, we are very lucky to have found him! LifeLabs is working out a trial schedule increasing lab collection to two days a week and, hopefully, adding cardiac monitoring. Our Nurse Practitioner should be available to us in February. Look for details soon. We continue to have foot care on regular dates. Our Executive Director continues to work on bringing more services on board. Our centre has undergone a renovation to update and improve, particularly, our reception area and exam rooms. This was accomplished with a SIDIT grant. We invite you to an Open House on the afternoon of January 17th to show off our new layout and introduce more of you to Dr. Hickman. Keep checking our large notice boards and smaller bulletin board near the clinic door so artfully presented by staff. Our website also has a calendar of events at www.NSHealthCentre.ca. The society continues to be blessed with generosity from our community from donations of money, Super Valu receipts, meeting space, time etc. A few very notable contributions were gratefully received. The Lions Club made us one of the beneficiaries from their wonderful Novemberfest, for which we helped with ticket sales and serving. We received $2000 for medical equipment and have put that to good use. The Ross Creek Country Store collected bottles and cans all year, along with offering used books for sale at the store. They presented a (Continued on page 27)

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December was a fabulous month down at the hall. It was great to see so many people out at the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market Craft Sale. Thanks again to Jude Bastion for her great renditions of all the old yuletide favorites on the old piano. It’s great to see the piano getting its due as it sits up on the stage month after month with nary a tune. The market was a great success from a vendor and a customer point of view. Everybody I talked to had a great time visiting with friends and neighbours and discovering new friends and neighbors. The Farmers Market donates all the table fees, the concession and the door prize money to the Hall and this year it raised $650. I want to thank the kids, teachers and staff at the elementary school for pulling together in November to make all the decorations you saw on the walls. For many years, this part of the decorating was organized Janis Delisle, but when she retired, the program was in danger of ending. Therefore, a big Thanks to Ann O’Donnell who undertook to co-ordinate with the school to make sure

the decorations were completed in time for the Friendship Dinner. I think it looks great and symbolizes how all ages are brought together at the Hall from the youngest to the oldest. And speaking of kids… The Lions put on another fabulous Christmas party for the youngsters of the community. I hear the big guy in the red suit showed up in person to collect Christmas wishes. I also want to thank Donna Bevan and her husband for organizing the NSCA float at the Christmas parade. We have not had a float for years and Donna’s go-for-it attitude was what it took to make it happen. Way to go guys. Thanks to everybody who helped. Thanks to Deb and Gord DeBaie-Strick for holding a dinner for everybody who volunteered at BINGO this year. What a sweet thing to do. In the year ahead, the board will be looking for new members in the spring. The membership drive starts up and our first meeting of the year will be on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. See you there.

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Rise and Shine Breakfast: The December 10 breakfast was hosted by the hard working Bingo Committee. They did a lovely breakfast of French toast with Brie and apple sauce, scrambled eggs, bacon, juice and the cutest little Gingerbread Kids Cookies. Just the perfect way to get into the Christmas Spirit! Thanks everyone. Breakfasts run from 8-11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Hope to see you January 14. BINGO!! at the Lakeview Centre: January Bingo dates are the 5th and 19th at 2 p.m. The $500.00 Jackpot was won on December 15 and shared by two lucky people, K. Smith and J. Lacasse. The next Jackpot will start at $500.00 and 48 numbers will be called. Come on out and try your luck. General Meeting: General Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. Elections will be held at the January 10th meeting. Membership Dues: Just a reminder that the Lakeview Community Centre Society Membership Dues are now owing. The cost is $20.00/per person. The Holy Rollers Win! Congratulations to The Holy Rollers Carpet Bowling team of Ted Gough, Jim Miller, Gerry Shea and Donna Dancy who won the fall league. The Winter League starts in mid-January. Table Tennis: Table Tennis will now be held on Mondays from 1-3 and Friday Mornings from 10:00 to noon.

Christmas Parade: The Christmas Parade on December 9 was just perfect. There was enough snow to make the lights twinkle and it was nippy enough to put us all in the spirit. Thanks to Steve and Linda Brasier who did all the organizing for the Lakeview Centre Float and for making a super lunch and hot chocolate for the decorating team. Thanks to the decorators, Ron and Lorrie, Steve and Linda and Rudy and Rosemary. Thanks to Ron for the rocking Christmas Music he played for our walk down the parade route. A huge thank you to Jack and Frank Lewis for the use of their flat bed and to Frank for driving the truck. Thanks to Dale Cundy for the use of his generator. And thanks Louie Trentin for hauling the decorations to the Brasiers and to Linda and Phyllis Mead for joining us to hand out candy. 2017 Mississippi Mud Pig and Whistle: There is a buzz in the air as we practice our music and dance numbers for the Pig and Whistle. The script is pretty much done and just needs some tweaking! It takes the whole community to stage one of these Pig and Whistle Productions and we need you!! Please check the information board in the downstairs hall with volunteer positions available. Please consider signing up for one of the many tasks that make the Pig and Whistle so successful. The dates are: Matinees: April 27, 30, May 3. Evenings are April 29, May 5 & 6.

The North Shuswap Elementary Parent Advisory Council (P.A.C.) would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Super-Valu, the North Shuswap Lions Club and the North Shuswap Food Bank for generously contributing to the Hot Lunch program at the North Shuswap Elementary School! This program is essential and is valued greatly at our school. Without the assistance of our community partners, this program would not be possible so thank you for your support!! Kind regards, Jenn Rozek Vice Chair, North Shuswap P.A.C.

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Lions Club News By Barry Tannock There was a great turn out of kids with parents, grandparents and friends at the Lions’ Annual Children’s Christmas Party. We hope you had as much fun attending, as we did hosting, this event. 112 passports were handed out, 50 photos with Santa were taken and over 200 hot dogs were eaten. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success; Red Truck Foods and Super Valu for Gift Basket donations to our Door Prize Raffle, Brenda Buffel for taking the Santa photos, Peoples Drug Mart for the great deal on the Santa photos, Nadine Mayer for doing a great job with the face painting and the NSCA for the use of the Hall. A BIG PAT ON THE BACK to the Kicker for organizing the donation of gifts for the colouring contest prizes. The Kicker, in addition to the prizes for the colouring contest winners, provided gifts for every child who entered the door prize draw. That is pretty awesome. And lastly, I know we all greatly appreciated Santa Claus taking the time from the North Pole to make a surprise visit to the party. It doesn’t get any better. At the beginning of December, Copper Island Pub held a Toy Swap. Some folks did not have toys to exchange but rather made donations to the Lions Club. Thank you and we will make sure it gets into our Community Youth Fund. Thank you for your continuing support for the Meat Draw. It was a great year thanks to you. 2017 draws will start Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Scotch Creek Pub at 3PM. The next big event on the Lions’ calendar is the Annual Skating Party in support of Farrell’s Field Rink. Everyone is invited to attend on Saturday, January 7 from 11 – 2:30 p.m. Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate will be available as will a great sheet of ice to dazzle your friends with your skating ability.

Chase Museum Raffle Winner Awarded Submitted by Diana Ball The Chase and District Museum awarded Denise Harper her 50% Share of the Jackpot in the 50-50 raffle held by the Museum. The draw took place Dec 2 and was held to raise funds for exhibit and program development. The cheque in the amount of 2,186.50 was awarded at the Chase Secondary's annual appreciation luncheon on Thursday Dec 8. Presenting the cheque was Museum President Anne Lamoureux and Diana Ball.

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Eileen Peters MA, Certified Professional Counsellor Henri Nouwen is a prolific author and ordained pastor at L’Arche, a community that ministers to handicapped people. He has often written about what he has learned from the people who live there; things like vulnerability and the freedom to love. A few years ago, a chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal resulted in a long spiritual adventure that deeply affected his understanding of true intimacy. His study resulted in a book by the same name and contains these words: “It is the place where I so much want to be, but am so fearful of being. It is the place where I will receive all I desire, all that I ever hoped for, all that I will ever need, but it is also the place where I have to let go of all I most want to hold on to. It is the place that confronts me with the fact that truly accepting love, forgiveness, and healing is often much harder than giving it.” Most of us would likely not describe intimacy in such lofty words, but Nouwen’s first sentence is so true: intimacy is a place where we all so much want to be, but are so fearful of being. We fear the vulnerability and trust and openness that is necessary if true intimacy is to exist. We fear losing control. We fear opening up the deepest parts of our heart and then being rejected. Fear is the great disrupter of intimacy. Our beliefs about intimacy begin to form when we are very young. In the first years of life the part of the brain that is developing has to do with our ability to bond, trust, and relate to others. It grows and develops from experiences with caregivers and with our environment. A baby cannot survive on its own. It must depend on others for it’s needs. If a small child cries out and his needs are met, that child begins to believe that it’s ok to

be vulnerable. The world is safe; you can depend on others to care for you. What is happening deep inside that little heart is the beginning of a belief that he or she has VALUE and is loved and will be cared for. But if a baby is born into an abusive, or addicted family where there is chronic, inescapable stress, that child will begin to believe that the world is unsafe. Now he will begin to believe that having needs makes one vulnerable. And when crying out results in neglect or abuse, the brain learns I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! The part of the brain that is tuned to experiences becomes like a radar, searching for ways to reduce the stress and bring a feeling of normalcy again. This results in what we call a survival, or hypervigilant or TRAUMA brain. What’s happening is that one’s heart is becoming closed and mistrustful. The brain can actually cut off the neurons that are learning to trust and bond because trying to results in pain, fear, and stress. If we can’t bond with and trust others, we have to learn to gratify ourselves. We begin to believe that we are now in charge of taking care of ourselves. And the earlier this limbic wounding occurs, the more difficult it is to get over it. Small wonder then, that in later years we struggle to trust others; we find it difficult to be appropriately vulnerable with friends. Our limbic brain is still acting as our guardian – triggering reactions that will keep us from taking the risk of trusting. True intimacy is hard to come by. But it is a prize worth fighting for. Next month: A worksheet to help us move toward intimacy. If you would like more information about this topic or to find out about counselling services in Scotch Creek please feel free to contact me at 250-793-2202. or visit www.northshorecounselling.net

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ONE TO ONE Volunteers Submitted by Darcy Calkins, Literacy Outreach Coordinator Literacy is the pathway to succeed in school and to realize a complete life. With the help of the caring community members, the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS), in partnership with School District #83, is building that path for children in our community by providing literacy support to students who are struggling with their reading ONE TO ONE reading is a unique children’s literacy program that provides one on one tutoring to children in elementary schools during regular school hours. Trained community volunteer tutors work with students who are identified by their teachers as needing a boost in their literacy skills. Typically, each student spends approximately 30 minutes two to four times a week with a volunteer tutor. Children chosen for the program receive little or no additional literacy support. ONE TO ONE provides these children with an opportunity to practice their reading in an environment where it is okay to take risks, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace. This Fall ONE TO ONE ran at 14 out of 16 Elementary schools in School District #83 with over 125 ONE TO ONE volunteer tutors. The students received a great gift from their tutors – the gift of time and caring. Many of our tutors are snowbirds so we have spaces to fill for the next session. If you are interested in becoming a ONE TO ONE tutor, the commitment is 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks – the spring session starts Feb 6, 2017. A three hour training sessions for all volunteers is mandatory and is being offered in Salmon Arm on January 11th, 2017from 9:00am to noon. To sign on as a volunteer or for further information please contact Darcy Calkins, Literacy Outreach Coordinator. 250-463-4555 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca.

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Shuswap Trail News Submitted by Phil McIntyre-Paul ♦Shuswap Trails Party and Fundraiser (Feb 3rd, 7 pm, at the Salmon Arm Rec Centre) - Tickets ON SALE NOW - This year’s party features a one-time special reunion with the band, Scarecrow, along with DJ Patrick Ryley, local flavours featuring Village West Urban Market, the Barley Station Brew Pub, and Larch Hills Winery. Watch for another action packed silent auction with early entries featuring Waterways Houseboat's Genesis 66 Houseboat sleeping 24 people, a Twin Anchors Houseboats vacation, Shuswap Millwork & Finishing's cedar outdoor patio set, and a weekend package with Yamunska Mountain Adventures. The February 3rd party builds critical funding to support Shuswap Trail projects throughout

the region. Tickets available at Skookum Cycle and Ski in Salmon Arm. Silent Auction contributions for the February 3rd fundraiser can be dropped off at Johnston Meier Insurance in Salmon Arm, email auction@shuswaptrails.com, or call Sylvia at 250-832-3435. ♦Shuswap Trail-Mix FeelGood Guides - The guide to 15 Shuswap trails also features the stories and images from the Trail Mix exhibition hosted this summer at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. This treasure is easy to share by mail to friends and family, promoting this beautiful region. Books available for $20 at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, Hidden Gems bookstore and Skookum Cycle & Ski. Proceeds support the Art Gallery and Shuswap Trail Alliance. ♦Build. Maintain. Explore. (Continued on page 34)

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with the Shuswap Trail Legacy Fund - Shuswap Trail Alliance partners are building an endowment with the Shuswap Community Foundation to ensure support for Shuswap Trails Charlotte Hall continues for generations to come. They’re inviting everyone to PROPERTY MANAGER become part of the legendary Shuswap Trail story. Cell: 250-517-8329 ♦Love Your Trails with a Shuswap Trail Alliance Memberships 2017 - support 2017 trail projects with a membership. Go TF: 1-877-272-3063 to http://www.shuswaptrailalliance.com/membership.php Charlotte@century21lakeside.com ♦Shuswap Trail Alliance AGM and Progress Report - Mar 1st, 2017, 7:00 pm, at Okanagan College Salmon Arm Campus (2552 10th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC) Mark your calendars now and join us for an update on progress and projects. Watch for program updates in the new year. All welcome! ♦Free National Park Passes to Celebrate Canada 150 in 2017 - Don't forget The Meeting Schedule for regular meetings of the to take advantage of a FREE Canada CSRD Regional Board has been set. Parks pass for Canadas 150th Birthday celebration next year. 2017 pass are free all year. Meetings are typically held the third Thursday of each month commencing at ♦Around the Community: Together 9:30 a.m. at the CSRD offices: Shuswap has just announced the annual regional community forum will take place January 19, 2017 February 16, 2017 March 23, 2017 on Feb 15th, 2017. Mark your calendars April 20, 2017 May 18, 2017 June 15, 2017 and watch for details to come. July 20, 2017 August 17, 2017 September 21, 2017 ♦TRAIL CLOSURE: Salmon Arm Bay Raven Foreshore (SABNES) Trail October 19, 2017 November 16, 2017 Friday, December 1, 2017 Closed for Extensive Sanitary Sewer Maintenance - The City of Salmon Arm Please note these dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to has closed the trail until March 31st, 2017 www.csrd.bc.ca for up to date information. (or earlier, if completion is quicker than expected) for construction & maintenance of city infrastructure, including the sanitary sewer and the trail. Parts of the trail Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca will need to be widened in order to allow for the access of heavy equipment, but 555 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm, BC | PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 upgrade of the trail is included in the work 250.832.8194 | Toll Free 1.888.248.2773 plan. For further information contact the City of Salmon Arm at 250-803-4000.

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School News By Jan Penner Happy New Year everyone. We’ll start with wrapping up a few things from December. First off, thanks to everyone who supported the Book Fair. The grand total raised was right around the $2000 mark. Kudos to Mr. Landy and his team of senior students for a job well done! Ms. Auger did a bang up job with her direction of bands and classes for the Christmas Concert. The performances were excellent and the Deck the Halls finale was so much fun! Great job everyone!! The audience support was much appreciated as was the support for the PAC decoration, poinsettia and bake sales. Our community is awesome! Basketball started very successfully for the Grade 8 boys in December. Coached by Mr. Schmidt with the assistance of Kevin Schmidt, the boys had some very nice victories in their first tournament. The younger team (grade make up to be determined) will start soon, with Mr. Olson coaching. Best of luck to all our athletes. A quick note to acknowledge how proud our boys were to don their new black and white jerseys.

Go Cougars! Skiing and skating takes place this month. The 11th, 18th and 25th, intermediate students will be travelling to Silver Star for lessons and skiing/ snowboarding. Those same dates primary students will head to Art Holding Arena in Chase for skating sessions. Lifelong skills development is an important part of the curriculum and we are very lucky to be able to offer these activities. A big thanks to PAC for their part in making this happen by paying transportation costs and supplementing payments where necessary. Winter has definitely arrived. All students should be properly dressed for outside activities every day. This means winter weight outerwear including jackets and snow pants (especially for younger children and those who are sledding and engaging in snow building) hats/toques, gloves/mittens and boots. Having proper outerwear is also important for bus transportation. In the event of a breakdown or accident, proper dress is very important for safety.

Sunday Morning Services “Seeking the greatest Gift" Service starts at 10:30 am

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Blessed and prosperous New Year from the folks at Shuswap Victory Church “Equipping the Saints”

Thursdays at 10:30am Followed by light potluck lunch Call to arrange for personal ministry/ healing prayer time

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Thursdays at 6:30 pm Dale & Doreen 250-679-1144 Pastor Peter and Robyn King Office: 250-804-3518 Unit #3 – 3968 Squilax-Anglemont Road (Office Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 10 to 2) victoryintheshuswap@gmail.com

JAM the GM Children’s Book Drive Submitted by Darcy Calkins The 2017 Jam the GM Children's Book Drive takes place once again throughout the month of January. LASS is challenging community members, businesses, organizations, and schools to “Jam the GM” with donations of gently used children’s books. All books will be distributed to local organizations that provide services for families to then be taken home by children in the North OkanaganShuswap. The kickoff for this event will happen on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:00am at the Salmon Arm GM dealership. Join LASS and our community

partners for a story time party with Ardie Burnham, the ORL Youth Services Librarian. Bring your gently used children’s books to “Jam the GM”! Book donations are accepted at the Salmon Arm GM dealership throughout the month of January. For other drop off locations please visit the LASS website. Look for the Truck at the Sicamous Eagles game on Saturday January 14th or the Silverbacks game on Friday January 20th. For more information about book donations please go to www.shuswapliteracy.ca or contact Darcy Calkins at 250-463-4555.

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members, the school for decorating the hall, Brenda Shabbitts for her music all evening and all the singers. To all the volunteers for their cooking of potatoes and turkeys, and getting them to the hall on time. To everyone for their donations for next year’s dinner, and to those who donated to the food bank, I thank you. To Super Valu and Sunnyside, thank you for distributing the tickets. To the Lions club, Super Valu, Ross Creek and People’s Drug Store for their kind donation. To all those who helped set up and take down. Thank you…. Thank you. We sure have a great little community here on the North Shuswap, we are so fortunate to have great people all around us. Our 25th annual dinner is on November 25, 2017. We hope to see you all again next year.

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By Jan Penner In a rather convoluted route that I won’t bore you with, the Kicker was approached to help locate someone that Heather Alison is acquainted with. I left Heather a message explaining the situation and then waited for a response. Despite the fact that new tumors have appeared on the lung that was operated on just a few weeks ago, requiring her to undergo more surgery the day after we spoke, Heather returned my call from her hospital bed.

She continues to do what she can to support those around her, sharing the energy she needs to persevere her fight, taking any avenue offered her to beat back the cancer which has invaded her body. I didn’t want to disturb her recuperation so soon after surgery so I don’t have an update at press time. I know that our readers who have been following Heather’s journey continue to wish her all the best, as do we at the Kicker. Thoughts and prayers Heather.

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Christmas Parade By Al Christopherson The 2016 Christmas Parade on the cold and snowy evening of Friday December 9 was a great success. Thanks to all the volunteers and spectators who made it a memorable evening. We had 25 parade floats and hundreds of people to participate. Let’s start planning for next year by inviting a friend or building your own

parade float. The rural life style is about your personal involvement in local activities so I invite you to be involved. Al 250-955-2188 St. David’s Church donated gift baskets and gave away raffle tickets for a free draw. Winners were Al Lonneberg, Phylis Mead and Rosemary French.

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Everyone Welcome! Our church album now available with recipes, history, photos Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 250-955-2502 Check our website for special events, sermons, and more www.stdavidschurch.info

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Free Range Kids: A Presentation for Parents Submitted by Darcy Calkins Lenore Skenazy will be the guest speaker at Free Range Kids: A presentation for Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week on Wed Jan 25th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Sullivan High School, 1640 – 30 St. NE, Salmon Arm. Lenore is a parent who wrote in her 2008 New York Times column about letting her 9-year-old son ride the New York subway alone. Two days later she was on the Today Show, NPR, MSNBC, and Fox News defending herself against the title “America’s Worst Mom”. Since the “incident” Lenore started her blog freerangekids.com where she writes about her parenting philosophy. She believes that in just one generation, what was considered a normal, happy, healthy childhood is now considered wildly dangerous. Lenore wants to debunk these parental fears.

Her belief that our kids are safer and smarter than our culture gives them credit for has landed her on multiple talk shows. The Yale graduate has lectured internationally and has written for everyone from the Wall Street Journal to Mad Magazine. The greater Shuswap community has come together to bring this free presentation to Salmon Arm. The partners are: LASS, Shuswap Children’s Association, City of Salmon Arm, DPAC, Ken Jamieson (City of Salmon Arm Councillor), SD #83 Early Learning, CYMHSU Collaborative, the Salmon Arm Early Childhood Development Committee and the Hillcrest and Bastion PAC’s. LASS and the contributing partners feel that Lenore will spark community discussions that are worth having. The presentation is about one hour long and Lenore is happy to take questions.

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By Germain Bégin, Nutritionist To simplify a complicated explanation, let's use an age old humorous abduction: "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck". But man is pretty ingenious, he can create an artificial duck. An observer with a pair of binoculars studying a pond scene would eventually discover which duck was real and which was fake; by how they behaved and interacted with their environment. And this is essentially the story behind ‘manmade’ trans fats.

They look, feel and taste like naturally occurring fat but they behave and interact differently with their environment; your body, your metabolism, your ecosystem. Simply put, your body just doesn't quite know what to do with them and, for many, health issues can start cropping up years later. To confuse matters, there are two kinds of trans fats, the naturally occurring ones (like those found in grass fed dairy and beef products) and the manmade ones (like those found in vegetable oils, short(Continued on page 39)

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ening and margarine). While the naturally occurring ones have long been associated with conferring health benefits, it is the manmade ones which are of greatest concern. Dr. Fred Kummerow, an American scientist, began studying trans fats in the 1940’s. By 1957, he had discovered a link between the ‘manmade’ trans fats and heart disease. Since then, they have also become linked with diabetes and cancer. But trans fats also fall under the more general category of saturated fats, the same ones we have been told for the past several decades are associated with heart disease. While the evidence implicating the ‘manmade’ saturated fats (the trans fats) has continued to mount, such has not been the case with the naturally occurring saturated fats; contrary to popular belief, there has never existed any such evidence implicating them. It should come as no surprise then that recent news releases are reporting that researchers are discovering that natural saturated fats, as found in butter and cheese products, are actually ‘beneficial’ to heart health. Dietary policy makers worldwide are now caught in a bind; reconciling with the general public that the dietary guidelines have been misguided since the 1980’s.

It gets worse, if not perverse. With the dietary message promoting that saturated fats from animal sources (along with dietary cholesterol) cause heart disease, the public has been left with few alternatives but to consume more vegetable oils, shortening and margarine; the richest sources of manmade trans fats. Even if you don't have any of these in your kitchen, you will most certainly get them when you eat out or consume processed foods (check the product labels in your pantry and fridge). Canadians are counted among the highest consumers of manmade trans fats. Over 20 years ago, in the mid 90’s, Canadian researchers were among the first in the world to speak out publicly, warning of the dangers associated with consuming manmade trans fats. While Denmark was first to ban them from their food chain in 2002 and the US has set a very belated 2018 deadline to do the same, Canada continues to do nothing. Meanwhile, much of the Canadian public continues to be mired in the same old dietary message. Yet, the message could be so simple; ‘eat real fat’. FMI contact: BeginEatingRight@gmail.com Phone: (250) 955-2488

Get Involved with the Development and Operation of your Community Fire Services and Make a Difference! The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Invites residents of Electoral Area F who would like to serve on their Sub-Regional Fire Services Advisory Committee to complete and return an Expression of Interest Form. Forms, along with the Committee Terms of Reference, are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/application-forms or by contacting the Operations Management Department listed below. CSRD staff will review all submissions and schedule meetings with all potential applicants in early 2017. The Advisory Committee will assist the CSRD by ensuring that it receives thoughtful and comprehensive advice from a representative group of individuals living within the Fire Suppression Service Areas with local knowledge and interest in the fire service needs of the community. Committee members will typically meet one or two times per year throughout the service area. Term of office of committee members is three years in duration, commencing on the first scheduled meeting of 2017. Individuals who best satisfy the following requirements will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment:

• Interest, leadership and passion for enhancing community fire services; • Desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to fire services planning and development; and

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38. Depart 41. Clunker 42. Condemns 45. Boating 48. Vital spirit or soul 51. Needing moisture 52. A framework of beams 54. Ear-related 55. Example 59. Phillips or thumb, for example 62. Storage cylinder 63. Run away to wed 65. Yachting cap 66. Implored 67. Noblemen 68. Wreaths 69. Stitches 70. Encounter 71. Carve in stone

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NORTH SHUSWAP • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Larch AGM February 23, 2017 at Cedar Heights Hills ski area. Online registration closes • BINGO Community Centre 2316 Lakeview Drive, on Thursday, January 12 • At Lakeview Centre on January 5th and Blind Bay on February 23, 2017. The Wine at www.SkiLarchHills.ca FMI: Tina Leth19th at 2 p.m. FMI 250-679-2614 & Cheese portion of the evening will take am at 832-8676. • At North Shuswap Community Hall Monplace from 6:30 to 7:00, with the meeting • Free Range Kids - Jan 25, 6:30 to days. 7pm. FMI 250-253-5954 starting right afterward. If you are interest7:30pm. At Sullivan High School in Salm• Annual Skating Party - Sat. January 7 ed in running as a Director for the South on Arm. Enjoy a presentation for parents from 11am to 2:30pm at Farrells Field Rink. Shuswap Chamber, please contact Karen by Lenore Skenazy - author and speaker. Everyone is invited. Free hot dogs,& hot Brown at: managHer belief is that our kids are safer and chocolate hosted by the Lions Club. er@southshuswapchamber.com smarter than our culture gives them credit SOUTH SHUSWAP CHASE for. FMI 250-463-4555 • Fitness for Independent Living - Jan. 5 • Chase Fish & Game Banquet - Feb. 4 at • Shuswap Trail Party & Fundraiser - Feb. Feb. 23. Thursdays at 10:00 am at Blind Adams Lake Conference Centre. Come 3, 7pm at Salmon Arm Rec Centre. FeaBay Hall - lower level. 2510 Blind Bay Rd. dance to Rocking Randy and enjoy a fun turing special reunion with the band ScareFMI contact irisbemister@shaw.ca or 778evening with great food. Tickets avail at crow along with DJ Patrick Ryley. Action 490-5060 Millers Cabin or call : Vicky 250-955-2374, packed silent auction. FMI visit shuswap• Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour Bernie 250-835-8205 trails.com beach walk, ski, or showshoe every third OTHER AREAS Saturday at Markwart Boat Launch (Sorrento) at 10am. All ages and mobilities • 33nd Annual “Reino Keski-Salmi” Loppet Saturday, January 14 Families, friends welcome. FMI: Dan McKerracher - 250For more events in and around the and neighbours of all ages are invited to 319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net. Shuswap check out: gather together at the Larch Hills, Salmon • Arts Council AGM - Jan. 23, 6:30pm at Arm to enjoy the snow powdered, rolling ACSS Studios (lower level of Carlin Hall) trails followed by a BBQ beef hot lunch, 4051 Meyers Frontage Rd. Tappen. FMI pool time, "appy hour" and a family dance. 250-515-3276

January Intake now on at FACES By Karen Brown, Arts Council for the South Shuswap If your child is considering dance lessons, now is the time to register so that they can try something new for a half-year! Registration is on now in ballet, jazz fusion, contemporary/lyrical and acro. All classes are instructed by Miss Emily Pugsley. The South Shuswap Children’s Choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons under the excellent instruction of Ms. Nicole Auger and is also open to registration. The choir has two age categories: Junior Choir (ages 8 to 10) rehearses Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 ~ Yearly Cost $99 Senior Choir (ages 11 to 14)

rehearses Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 – Yearly Cost $129 A new session of Children’s 2D Art Explorations starts Wednesday, January 4th. Kids aged 6 through 13 will work with Lynn Erin on a number of 2D art projects in drawing and painting. The session will run six weeks from January 4 to February 8. Classes are two hours in length for a total of 12 hours of instruction. Total cost is $199 for the six weeks. No experience is necessary. To register for any of the above programs, please contact Karen at 250.515.3276 or email admin@shuswaparts.com

2016 went out with a bang in St. Ives! Kevin and Pattie Hubner, managers of St Ives on Shuswap Resort, with help from their friend and fireworks expert, Dale McLean treated resort guests and the local community to an awesome display of New Year’s Eve fireworks.

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To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515 or email kicker@kicker.ca NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Deb at 250-253-5954 (license #85663)

Celista Coffee House - Live entertainment, 3rd Saturday of the month, Oct to May. $4 admission. Doors open 7pm, Open mic; 7:30-8pm will be dedicated to young performers, feature act to follow. Refreshments. 5:30 set-up with potluck to follow. FMI 250-679-2174 • Clean up Our Community - 3rd Wed., 6pm FMI Mike 250-819-0522 • Community Association - meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 7pm. • Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-955-6279 • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm. • Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Meat Draw at the Copper Island Pub, Saturdays 3-5pm • Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm. (Summer outings) FMI Claudette: 250-6798148 • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am 11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Wed. of the month at 2pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. • Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250 -679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 • Arts & Drop-in-Crafts - Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. 6pm (licence no. 82087)FMI Suzanne 250-679-2614 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome. • Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 • Cribbage (drop-in) - Thursdays 1pm to 3pm • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 • General Meeting - next meeting - Sept. 13, 7pm • Hawaiian Dance - Wed 10:30am to 11:30am • Hostess Program - Tues, Wed, Thurs, 1pm to 4pm • Parents and Tots group - Fridays 10am to noon. Shari 250-679-2178 • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am. • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm-3pm and & Fri. 10amnoon. FMI Dennis 250-955-2899 • Yoga - Tues & Thurs - 8:30am to 9:30am OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays, 3-5pm. Ten draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from SuperValu. 50/50 Draw • NS First Responders - meet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - meet 2nd Thurs of the •

month, 9am. Call Pat 250-955-2999 or Jay 250-3775462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek. Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". Times will be earlier when hotter weather arrives. Everyone welcome. • Soup Day - Wed. 11:30 to 1:30pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek SOUTH SHUSWAP BLIND BAY HALL - 2510 Blind Bay Rd, • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm Contact Inge 675-2860 • Blind Bay Quilter Chicks - Friday 9 am- 3pm Contact Kirsten 675-5077 • Fitness for Independent Living - Mon/Thur 10 -11 Contact Betty 675-2249 • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm. Contact Nancy 675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call Marcha, 250-835-8577 or Jane 250-675-5426. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm. • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday- October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Proceeds donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. South Shuswap Library Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday from 11am – 1pm. All welcome! • For a full list of events including children’s programs and special talks, workshops, etc visit the library or check out their website. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. FMI call Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec, June, July & Aug. 7:30 pm. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - meet 1st Monday of month at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./ mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Meet Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA 8pm, • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 8am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm, Cards - 1pm • Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-832-6209), Quilting - 10:00am, Men’s Snooker - 1:00pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am - 250-675-3518

SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1:00 - 2:30, Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1:00 - 4:00, Good Time Quilters 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Wed: Line Dance - beginners 10:00 - 11:30, Advanced 1:30 - 3:00. Lego Club - every 2nd Wed. • Thurs: Play Group 9:00 - 12:00 • Friday: Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00, Youth Group Grade 7 & up 7:00 - 9:00. Family Move Night - 1st Fri. of month 6:00 - 8:00 • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach walk, ski, or showshoe every third Saturday at Markwart Boat Launch (Sorrento) at 10am. All ages and mobilities welcome. FMI: Dan McKerracher - 250319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net. • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • The Piecemakers Quilt Group - Thurs. 10 - 2pm at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250-955-2393 • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay BC (lower level). FMI Gail 250-675-2849 CHASE Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.) • 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250 -679-4477 Ext. 5 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tuesday Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 4 - 6:30pm • Wednesday - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. • Saturday Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sunday - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed. • Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI are Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-679-2174 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings ..Marianne Brama ..250-517-8365 NS Community Association.. Toby Alford 250-955-2978 Hall Bookings – Deb 250-253-5954 or Lynn - 250-679-4017 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. Martin Lucas 250-319-1331 Julie Lucas 250-253-5620 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-833-8997 / 250-955-2173 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-517-0540 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-517-0098 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responders Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 Onyx Creek Care Home - Angela Lagore 250-955-8180

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SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lakeview Centre.. Karen Hill 250-317-0012 Lions Club.. Ted Danyluk 250-955-6384 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm 250- 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-679-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library.. North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives - Dave King 250-253-4026 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Beachwalkers.. Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Marlene 250-675-2507 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca

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Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks. 250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

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Mobile Foot Reflexology HAVE HANDS WILL TRAVEL

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250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing? • Estate or Division of Family Assets? • Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners (AACI, CRP)

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Celista Hair Studio

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Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

Tues to Sat 10ish - 5:30ish We have everything you need to get your adrenaline pumping!

Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds. References available. Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

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FOR SALE New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431

Turkey for sale Partially eaten but still has both drumsticks intact. $25 OBO. Also comes with mashed potatoes and gravy (no extra charge). Call for pick up. Will deliver for an extra $4. 250-955-0

HELP WANTED Wanted for Hire Two Qualified weeders for garden beds, must have previous experience in horticulture industry, this is a full time position competitive wages with benefits, must be able to work unsupervised in our fast paced company. Must have drivers licence with clean drivers abstract. Contact Destree Landscaping 250-371-2690

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Jan 6 & 7 - Chinese Dinner Jan 13 & 14 - Beef Stroganoff Jan 20 & 21 - Pork Roast Dinner Jan 27 & 28 - Chicken Neptune Breakfast Available ‘til 4 pm Daily Frozen Meals to Go