South Shuswap Scoop October 2018 by Shuswap Kicker

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Exercise Your Right to Vote By Barbra Fairclough What questions do you have about issues in your community? Would you like to see something discussed? This is your opportunity to meet your candidates, Paul Demenok of Blind Bay and Nancy Egely of Sorrento. The Local Area Election is coming soon. There are two more All Candidate Forums planned so if you haven’t been to one yet, come out and see what your candidates have to say. Area C Director All Candidates Forums • Monday October 15th 6:30pm Sorrento Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road • Tuesday October 16th 6:30pm White Lake Hall, 3617 Parri Road, White Lake Unable to make it to your voting location on general election day? Advanced voting will take place at the CSRD office on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the CSRD Office - 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC Electoral Area C on General Voting Day on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM  Cedar Centre, 2316 Lakeview Dr. Sorrento, BC  Sorrento Elementary School, 1135 Pass-

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Shuswap Salmon Symposium a Success chilling messages about the fate of By Jim Cooperman On September 30th and Oct. 1st over the planet and the salmon. He de100 people attended the first Shuswap scribed how traditional knowledge Salmon Symposium dedicated to explor- reveals that everything is interconing how best to improve salmon conser- nected and if “we do not smarten up” vation efforts in the wake of persistently the salmon will be gone. grim news regarding declining returns. Brian Riddell, president and CEO The event, sponsored by the Adams Riv- of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, er Salmon Society and the Little Shusdelivered what could be considered wap Lake Indian Band, was the keynote speech, held at the Quaaout Lodge which detailed the and Conference Centre and ongoing concerns with included presentations by exthe rapidly declining perts, videos, storytelling and salmon stocks. Beginsmall group discussions. ning in the 1980s, the During Sunday evening, rate of decline in Indigenous Food Sovereignty southern B.C. stocks is activist, Dawn Morrision approximately 43 perspoke about the need to resist cent. He explained the corporate control of the how the major factor global food system and create behind the rapidly a paradigm shift that will redecreasing numbers is Elder Michael Arnouse sult in the de-colonization of shared a prayer before lunch climate change. For knowledge systems. There is two years beginning in now more than ever a need to restore a 2014, a warm blob of seawater, 4 healthy connection to the land and the degrees centigrade above average resultfood. ed in serious impacts including lower Renowned forest ecologist Herb returns and diminished size and vitality. Hammond’s talk concentrated on the Despite the bleak reality, Riddell reimportance of water and how it connects mains an optimist and believes the resiliand sustains all life on the planet. Due in ent nature of salmon will help them pull part to the impacts of climate change, through the impacts along with managethere is a need to transform forest manment embracing traditional knowledge to agement so that it better protects the help build a salmon society to protect and quality, quantity and timing of restore Pacific salmon for future generaflow. Given that each degree of global tions. warming results in seven percent more More specific solutions were presentwater in the atmosphere leading to great- ed during the panel discussion on salmon er severity and frequency of storms, there conservation and management. SFU prois a need to improve resilience. fessor John Reynolds decried the use of On Monday, Chief Oliver Arnouse mixed stock ocean fisheries that has reopened the symposium with some sulted in endangered species status for

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several stocks. He urged for the establishment of community based fisheries and for moving fish farms that spread sea lice to juvenile salmon to dry land. A hot topic was the long delay in implementing the Wild Salmon Policy developed in 2005 and the recommendations of the Cohen Report. Adams Lake Indian Band Title and Rights manager Dave Nordquist noted the need to consider the cumulative impacts including many decades of maximizing harvests. He also explained how First Nations could become the hub within the myriad of groups involved in conservation. Some of the suggestions that emerged during the breakout session included developing a centre of excellence that would involve local universities, government agencies and First Nations; a shift to local management utilizing terminal fisheries rather than ocean gill nets that catch endangered stocks; and raising awareness especially among young people. The event concluded with wise words from Chief Oliver Arnouse about the need to engage the next generation to take action by utilizing traditional knowledge and experience.

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Advocating for the South Shuswap at UBCM The Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) provides an important opportunity for elected officials of local governments from across BC to participate in policy-making sessions, discussion forums, study tours, clinics, plenary and resolution sessions. It is a vital and vibrant educational program, which also provides opportunities for local government officials to meet face-to-face with provincial cabinet ministers on issues of significance. At the 2018 UBCM, I meet with several ministers to advocate for change on behalf of Area C. On the first day of the conference I met with the Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (MoE) to discuss the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC). After a brief review of our operations, a number of key issues were brought forward, including: The need for MoE to increase its support for provincial biologists working with the SWC, as cutbacks made over the past decade have greatly diminished the capacity of MoE operations across the province. Our concerns here are related to capacity and sustainability of the MoE partnership and contributions to the SWC. The need to establish a long term commitment and agreement with the SWC so as to enhance the sustainability and stability of the program. The opportunity for the SWC to collaborate with MoE in

regards to the Agricultural Waste Control Regulations. On another day at UBCM, I met with the Honourable Selena Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to ask for funding in support of a restructuring study for CSRD Area C, as per the unanimous recommendation of the Area C Governance Study Committee. We reviewed the key findings of our Governance Study and updated progress on the analysis of potential boundaries. As per the Study, it was noted that many areas of Area C are largely satisfied with the status quo, including Sunnybrae, White Lake, Tappen, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Skimikin, and Carlin, while the more heavily populated areas of Sorrento and Blind Bay were interested in conducting further analyses of the costs and benefits of various restructuring options so that an informed decision could be made. In general, I think both sessions went quite well, and while no commitments are ever made on the spot, I believe that the face-to-face ministerial sessions substantially increased awareness and understanding of our issues, and the need for action. Other sessions I attended at UBCM included a half-day workshop on achieving affordability in housing, a clinic on the new Housing Hub program, a plenary session on cannabis legalization, a policy session on emerging digital opportunities, a clinic on the new Community Resiliency Investment Program, and a workshop on regulating and enforcing short term rentals. The theme of UBCM this year was Communication, Collaboration, Cooperation, and it clearly is one of the best educational events for elected officials. As a follow up, at the recent CSRD Electoral Area Directors Committee Meeting, a discussion was held on electoral areas collaborating to implement a regional housing needs assessment.

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South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce News Submitted by Karen Brown, Executive Director

Starting up a New Business - What You Need to Know Workshop - Oct 13th Small Business Week October 15 to the 19th is fast approaching! The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Community Futures and the CSRD, will present a half-day workshop, “Starting a Small Business”, featuring three dynamic speakers. The workshop will take place on Saturday October 13th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Duffer’s Den Restaurant, 2404 Centennial Drive Blind Bay. Tea, coffee and breakfast pastries will be served. Kathryn Vennard, lawyer with Brook Downs Vennard , will speak on the many forms of business structure: sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. The importance of agreements needed to support all models with also be discussed. Angie Spencer, CPA from BDO Dunwoody will delve into tax filings, dealing with Canada Revenue and other financial matters relevant to owning a small business. Lastly, through a fast-paced interactive process, small business consultant James Young will present key considerations for both the “start-up” and “early-years” as a business owner. His particular session will focus primarily on marketing and sales. Due to a grant received from the CSRD, these workshops are offered at a very attractive price of just $20 per attendee for Chamber members and $35 for non-Chamber members. For further info or to register for the workshop, email: manager@southshuswapchamber.com Finz Charity Golf Tourney Nets $8800 for Chamber & First Responders FINZ Charity Golf Tournament in September profited $8800 and shared the wealth between the South Shuswap Chamber and the area’s First Responders. Many thanks to FINZ, specifically John, Craig, Janice, Sandy and the rest of the team. The Chamber greatly ap-

preciates the support and commitment to community by FINZ Resort & Restaurant. A Year in Review with Greg Kyllo The South Shuswap Chamber invited MLA Greg Kyllo to visit the area on September 25th to give ‘A Year in Review’ and to share with the public, the Liberals’ views on such topics as Proportional Representation, Community Benefits Agreement, Employer Health Tax and the Speculation Tax. The evening was very informative and enlightening. Mail In Ballots for Proportional Representation Referendum are coming in your mail this month. Deadline to mail in your ballot lies between October 22nd and November 30th. This is a highly important referendum as it determines if the province will undergo electoral reform moving forward. To make sure that you are ready to receive the information, ensure your voter information is up to date by visiting elections.bc.ca/ovr or by calling 1.800.661.8683. To assist in making a decision on this topic, you can also refer to the neutral information posted on the Elections BC website: elections.bc.ca/ referendum CSRD Electoral Area Election takes place October 20th Incumbent Paul Demenok and Candidate Nancy Egely are both running for CSRD Area C Director in the October 20th CSRD election. The Chamber, although it takes a non-partisan approach when it comes to elections, will be offering up information so that voters can become fully educated on both candidates and their positions prior to voting day. For a bio on each candidate and daily questions answered by the candidates on a variety of topics, visit the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce website: southshuswapchamber.com

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Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop work, “It’s all about relationships By Barbra Fairclough Colin Munro began his career after graduating with a and the people.” Pharmacy degree in 1987. His job with Shoppers Drug Mart Munro’s Pharmacy has supportbrought him to many corners of the ed many local nonprovince. Although he was familiar with profit organizations the Shuswap, he didn’t move here until such as sports teams and the Lions Club 1999 when he decided to call Sorrento and they try to give home and purchased an existing pharmaDenise and Colin Munro cy. Munros Sorrento Prescriptions came back whenever they to be and quickly began to thrive. can. A few years after Colin and his wife Colin says the center of the business is the pharmacy. Munro’s is a compounding pharmaDenise purchased the business, they took over the whole ground level and did cy and through the IDA network, they can handle more specialized compounded prescriptions some improvements. Colin says, “It’s as well. always been a challenge to get more The pharmacy delivers to your door in the health care here since Dr. Paterson left.” local area once per week and this can be helpTo that end, he improved the upstairs in ful to people who have limited time or mobilithe building and made way for a clinic to ty. You can easily place your order online with locate. It is now home to the Sorrento a convenient app. Travel shots for Snowbirds and Area Community Health Centre. Munro’s Sorrento Prescriptions is are available too. Colin believes in making a good located at 1250 Trans Canada Hwy. Munro’s has 24/7 availability to address place to work and a nice place to shop. your medication questions, or you can drop by the store “It’s local grown people supporting the local economy.” without an appointment to speak with a pharmacist. Colin says it’s not all smoke and mirrors just a lot of hard Munro’s is a one stop shopping location with a post office complete with post boxes and parcel pick up. The floral department delivers fresh arrangements. You can find Denise working in cosmetics and there are the conveniences of giftware, toys and baby goods. With home health care items as well, Munro’s is a place to do all your 10am – 2pm shopping. Sorrento Memorial Hall Early October flu clinics are planned. To find out 1150 Passchendaele Rd about getting your flu shot, give the pharmacy a call and they can let you know when clinic dates are, and you can For More Info book your appointment. Some walk-in clients can be ac250.803.5251 commodated but appointments are recommended. Regular customers will be called when the dates are confirmed. Stop into the store next time and discover the service and conveniences of shopping at Munro’s.

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Local and Secwepemc Governments Sign Communications Agreement By Barbra Fairclough On September 28th the Shuswap Local and Secwepemc Governments signed a communications agreement that will serve as a framework for a co-operative government to government relationship. This long-term agreement will provide a collective voice to BC and Canadian governments on common issues. This agreement includes the governments of Adams Lake Band, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, Neskonlith Indian Band, Splatsin, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Regional District of North Okanagan, Village of Chase, City of Salmon Arm, City of Enderby, Village of Lumby. Elder Ronnie Jules welcomed the attendees with a prayer and each of the representatives had the opportunity to say a few words. Mel Arnold, MP was in attendance as was Greg Kyllo, MLA. Mike Simpson, Senior Regional Manager-Thompson, of the Fraser Basin Council, had a key role in bringing governments together for dialogue to complete this agreement. He outlined some of the history of the agreement and acknowledged the CSRD staff and Robyn Cyr for their instrumental work to secure

funding from the Union of BC Municipalities Community to Community Program which helped support the process in getting to this final agreement. Mr. Simpson outlined that the key principles of what we have are open and transparent communication, a willingness to have no surprises, to work together and present a common voice to the provincial and federal government. Rona Martin CSRD Chair, spoke to the significance of working together. “I am excited, I’m thrilled for the opportunity that this agreement is going to provide. We are all busy people and we are living in our own worlds with our own families and own situations, but we really need to stop and take the time to stop and reflect on what’s important. What’s important to our region, our community our families and maybe we can work together to make sure that we can all prosper and move forward together.” The ceremony closed with two songs by young drummer Lelyn Scurvey with little sister Jordon, drummer Iris Jules, with Elder Ronnie Jules and Councillor Gina Johnny. A meal was shared following the ceremony.

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Submitted by Cathy Spalding Many thanks to the members of the Church of Latter Day Saints, along with various community members, who volunteered their time to collect food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. In all, 2191.3 pounds of food was collected throughout Sorrento, Blind Bay, and Tappen. We are very thankful for this contribution to the Sorrento Food Bank.

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Electoral Candidates Respond to Questions for Area C By Barbra Fairclough Paul Demenok and Nancy Egely are running for the position of Columbia Shuswap Regional District Director for Area C in the upcoming local election. The Scoop put forward questions to our candidates on key issues. Here is what they had to say. Paul Demenok 1. What do you see are the three top issues in Area C? Area C is a collection of different communities, each with its own priorities and concerns. In general, the top three issues are infrastructure, sustainability and services. While significant progress has been made, there is more to be accomplished with our infrastructure. We have terrific new water systems in Lakeview and Sunnybrae, but some still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have potable water. Sewers enable desirable development while reducing environmental impacts. Some provincial roads are crumbling and need resurfacing, others need significant safety enhancements. In some areas new community parks and playgrounds are needed, and an indoor recreational facility would significantly enhance our quality of life, especially in winter. Sustainability is critical. Shuswap Lake water quality is excellent, but it is particularly sensitive to pollutants, which is why I am so committed to the Shuswap Watershed Council. Services are always a concern. While excellent new facilities exist in Sorrento and Blind Bay, we still lack some essential health care services. We also need local assisted living and residential care options. With younger families moving in, daycare and recreational programming for children and youth are in de-

mand. Public transportation can be improved. First Responders do a great job in addressing emergencies, but can BC Ambulance response times be improved? Unfortunately, many of these services are under provincial jurisdiction, so the bottom line is that a strong voice is needed in Area C for advocacy. 2. With respect to our current demographics in Area C, what do you believe the housing needs are? How would you effect change? We have a range of housing needs in Area C including seasonal and affordable rentals, independent living, assisted living and residential care options for seniors, and entry level housing for young families. To address these issues the first step, in light of impending provincial legislation, is to conduct a needs assessment as this will inform our direction and decisions. Provincial support is unlikely to occur without a needs assessment, and to this end I have initiated discussion with CSRD electoral directors. Affordable housing solutions are often a result of collaborations involving stakeholders including non-profit housing societies, employers, Chambers of Commerce, developers and local government. The province has introduced a housing strategy and is in the process of launching new support programs. The timing is better than ever to obtain new funding to address housing needs. 3. Our natural environment is a keystone to lifestyle and tourism in the South Shuswap. How do we preserve this while encouraging suitable economic growth that can attract families to settle in this area? This is a complex question and addressing it is a continual process, rather than an event. A number of steps are already being taken. Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is supporting a UBC-O study to identify sources of phosphorous; if appropriate a mitigation program will be implemented. SWC is conducting a clean, drain and dry program, to help reduce risks of zebra and quagga mussel infestation. We have lobbied provincial and federal governments to increase their funding to combat these invasive species because keeping our lake clean enhances local economic activity and attracts new residents. Sewers represent a primary means of encouraging economic growth while preserving the environment. We have been work(Continued on page 9)

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ing very hard to advance the Liquid Waste Management Plan in the South Shuswap. Our Area C Official Community Plan supports economic growth that protects the environment. We implemented a development permitting system that protects the foreshore and riparian areas, while zoning controls for density and land use, and the docks and buoys bylaw places limits on development on the water. Work has been done on the potential development of a destination trail in the South Shuswap peninsula. A tourism attraction like this is an economic driver which attracts families and enhances appreciation of our environment. Green spaces, parks and conservation areas work together to create a welcoming natural environment. Attraction of young families itself, is dependent on many variables, including housing supply and cost, availability of jobs, schools and recreational facilities. Building new parks and introducing recreational and cultural programming and facilities are key methods to attract young families and build the economy. Nancy Egely 1. What do you see are the three top issues in Area C? As I see things, in my opinion, the highest of the priorities are: a) Governance, and its future, for Area C residents. We need to review the models available and the costs that could be incurred in achieving a different political structure, based on the Governance study completed in July 2017. b) Liquid Waste Management Plan. Our area is in need of revamping the entire sewer-septic system in the most dense populations of Area C. Septic systems are costly and for major developments are land hogs that are not sustainable. Once the ground has been infiltrated to a certain level, we have to embrace other approaches in order to grow our communities in a healthy and sustainable way. Septic fields are not the answer, long term. c) Shuswap Economic Development Plan. In order to build a sense of sustainable community, where our citizens no longer have to travel great distances to find work, we need to ensure that our local economic development is improved and can flourish, beyond just seasonal needs. But that just names those items at the top of a very long list of important issues throughout this area. I confirm that, if elected, on-going projects will continue as envisioned. 2. With respect to our current demographics in Area C

what do you believe the housing needs are? How would you affect change? Other than tourist accommodation, there are very few rental units available in Area C; not only that, but those that do exist are not all that affordable for young people starting out, or on low incomes. There is little inventory to assist our young families and it would be ideal to encourage a development opportunity to ease this area of the rental market. Seniors housing needs to be looked at as well. Not all seniors can outright purchase a place to live. I would like to see a developer come forward who might be interested in building a senior friendly building that, once our boomer population fades, which it will, could be added to the affordable housing inventory for young people and families starting out. Any of these options must be coupled with a liquid waste management plan that can provide dependable effluent removal, disposal and treatment well into the future. 3. Our natural environment is a keystone to lifestyle and tourism in the South Shuswap. How do we preserve this while encouraging suitable economic growth that can attract families to settle in this area? We need to ensure that all organized and unorganized areas on the shores of Shuswap Lake become the best stewards of the watershed possible. It starts with a solid infrastructure. By that, I mean: First and foremost, we need to move away from septic systems that ultimately slowly fail in our most densely populated areas and end up in our lake and creeks. If we can begin the process of moving to improving the areas of connected sewer system that will allow us to deal effectively with our liquid waste issue, then we are more able to sustain and encourage growth of our area. One example of a benefit that could encourage more density on existing lands would be in some of our already established modular home parks, where large fields are set aside for a septic system. If the type of effluent removal system was a sewer system, those large, bare tracts of land could be developed for housing without increasing an existing parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footprint. We need to develop a system that can sustain steady growth over the next 40-50 years, while we set aside funds to upgrade the system, when those year markers are reached and our infrastructure needs further upgrading. I know that those plans are being assessed and worked on now, and will continue, if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m elected.

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Shuswap Watershed Council will continue; update on multi-year water quality research project

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Media Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) will continue its work on water quality, safe recreation, and Zebra and Quagga Mussels – that’s the result of a recommendation and subsequent approval at the most recent SWC meeting in September. Over the summer, a special committee of four SWC members and two nonmembers performed a review of the SWC’s work since its inception in 2016. “This interim review was part of the SWC’s work plan,” explains Erin Vieira, the SWC’s Program Manager. “The review committee recommended unanimously that the SWC continue with its programs,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the SWC. “The committee conducted a detailed and thorough critical appraisal and noted items for continuous improvement, but overall it was clear that the SWC is doing a very good job in its role as a steward for the Shuswap watershed.” At the meeting, Council members also heard an update from Megan Ludwig and Dr. Jeff Curtis from UBC-Okanagan about a nutrient research project that’s being done in the Shuswap River and Salmon River. “Nutrients – phosphorus, in particular – have long been of interest in the Shuswap watershed because of their importance to lake health and productivity, and their ability to trigger an algal bloom,” says Vieira. “Aquatic ecosystems need nutrients, but we know they

ought to be in a balance. At what point do you have too much, and water quality is compromised? That’s what we’re trying to determine.” “The SWC is working on a three-year research project in partnership with UBCOkanagan to determine the sources of nutrients in the [aforementioned] rivers, which ultimately deposit those nutrients into Mara and Shuswap Lake,” adds Demenok. “We have a growing body of knowledge about nutrients and water quality in our watershed. The results will help inform decisions to protect water quality.” The results to-date indicate that groundwater, seasonal streams and ditches flowing into the lower reaches of the Shuswap and Salmon Rivers contribute the most nutrients per hectare of land. “These aren’t surprising results,” says Ludwig, an M.Sc candidate at UBC-Okanagan who is one of the leads on the research project. “These areas are impacted by agricultural and urban development. That said, the amount of nutrients they’re contributing is within the normal range for those types of land uses. However, the Shuswap watershed is sensitive to these inputs because it’s otherwise very low in nutrients due to its soil types and forested land base,” she explains. The research is ongoing and will be complete next year. In the meantime, residents can learn about water quality in the lakes and rivers (Continued on page 11)

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of the Shuswap in the SWC’s recently released 2017 Water Quality Summary. It summarizes water quality monitoring results from several organizations in a single, easy-to-read format. It can be read on the SWC’s website, www.shuswapwater.ca.

Eagle Bay Fire Department Submitted by Peter O'Brien EBFD is very proud of 4 members for achieving Exterior Operations Fire Fighter Level status in September. Reaching this level involves hours of study, many written tests, numerous skill tests and several training courses, typically done in Salmon Arm. It usually takes 6 to 12 months to complete and is a promotion from an auxiliary member to a qualified exterior fire fighter. We are proud of Brittany Huston, Cathy Maralia, Greg Maralia and John Edmonds for this achievement and commitment - they make our department and members better and safer. September was shaping up to be a fairly quiet month for callouts with only 2 routine calls in the month until the last 24 hours when we had 3 calls. The first was a single vehicle MVA on Friday night, followed by a brush fire on Saturday afternoon that was not put out completely by the owner before they left the area. The fire had worked its way into the roots of a tree and had smouldered for a few days. A structure fire involving a very large outbuilding on Saturday evening just after 21:00 proved challenging due to the design and compartmentalization of the

building. Sixteen EBFD members were on hand to fight this fire. Thanks to Sean Coubrough, CSRD Fire Services Coordinator for attending and to Shuswap Fire Dept. for mutual aid, sending 2 members and a Tender for water shuttling. We were on scene until almost 5 am on Sunday morning. Formal training courses resumed in Salmon Arm and other areas in September and we had members attend Rapid Intervention Team, S100 (basic wildfire suppression), Situational Awareness, Fire Services Instructor 1 and Apparatus Pump Operator courses. These training courses, weekly practices and call outs are a big commitment for our members and we are very fortunate to have a very dedicated group who enthusiastically participate. The summer fire restrictions have now been rescinded for all fire categories. Please know what your responsibilities are when burning and what tools and permits may be required before you burn. Each category (size) of fire has different requirements that you must observe. We welcome anyone interested in joining us to contact Chief Alan Rendell at 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any ques-

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There is no credibility in referendum process Greg Kyllo, MLA Shuswap Changing our electoral system shouldn’t be easy. Change should only come on the heels of a lengthy, thoughtful, and transparent process of education and debate. These were the guiding principles that the former BC Liberal government held in the 2005 and 2009 electoral referendums. I fully support British Columbians having their say in electoral reform. However, have a big problem with the inherent unfair process that the NDP-Green minority government has created. The current government has removed the 60 per cent-plusone province-wide approval requirement, as well as the regional threshold requiring 50 per cent of all of BC’s electoral districts to approve of any change to our electoral system. As a replacement, the NDP has approved a 50 per cent-plus-one province-wide rule. Which means the decision for how our province votes will likely be made in BC’s largest urban centres. This change to our voting threshold breaks the NDP’s promise to ensure strong regional representation. Mind you, the NDP also promised a simple yes/no question (we’re actually getting a complex, multi question ballot), as well as an all -party committee of the legislature that would work out the details for this referendum. More promises made and broken. The NDP and Greens have intentionally left inefficiencies in their plan in order to get the results that they want. Firstly, they have opted to hold this referendum via mail-in ballot, which will drive a lower voter turn-out. Secondly they failed to schedule the referendum on October 20th, the same day that local elections are being held across BC. Finally, there

are no minimum voter turnout requirements for approval. If voter turnout is similar to previous referenda in our province, that would still mean that our electoral system could be changed by less than a quarter of BC’s population. While the exact details of the three systems remain fuzzy, what we do know is that PR will bring: much larger ridings, MLAs appointed to the Legislature by political parties, a complicated ballot, a shift in power from local representation to political parties, a proliferation of small fringe parties, minority governments, and more frequent elections. A number of crucial details on the different voting systems such as: maps, boundary definitions, how the ballots will work, or candidate list rules, will not be forthcoming until after the referendum is over! Dozens of details are unknown and won’t be known when British Columbians are asked to vote. Yet, the NDP-Greens want British Columbians to pick one of the three PR systems, with details to be provided later. Trust us. Don’t worry. Wait and see. Premier Horgan even had the audacity to say people should use “the Google” to inform themselves about the three PR systems. To me, that’s just not good enough, it’s not fair, and it’s not right. I suspect during the upcoming referendum, British Columbians will send exactly that message to the NDPGreens: thanks, but no thanks. Watch for more from me on this important topic in the coming weeks.

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History is a Muse for Blind Bay Painters Mary Letham is one of the origBy Barbra Fairclough The seeds of Blind Bay Painters (BB Painters) began in inal six who took up painting in 1964 when Doris Duffus had an inkling to get together with a Doris Duffus kitchen in 1964. One handful of other artists in her kitchen. Local interest in the of her paintings is in the Communigroup was building and the group grew out of the kitchen and ty Art Collection and will serve as a into Jane Hansen’s home. muse for Maureen Howard and Eventually they moved to the Blind Bay Community Hall in Tina Letham. Tina Letham is 1968 with a total of 11 artists. According to Betty Aak in her daughter-in-law to Mary Letham. book 1964-1994 Thirty Years with the Blind Bay Painters, “As BB Painters have chosen a the reputation of the painting by Margroup grew both as garet Lund, the Manuscript by Betty Aak fine artists and a great first woman dedicated “… to all Blind Bay place to meet and mayor of Salmon Painters past, present & future.” make friends, interest Arm. in joining continued to In her book Betty states, “It has become a increase.” well-known fact that the doors are always BB Painters foster open to those moving through the area, and an environment of anyone interested in painting in any medium stewardship and comare welcome to drop by...” munity. There is effort Maureen Howard shares that it is to keep it a place “Connecting through the art that is so amazwhere “we can help ing, and its longevity is what makes BB Painteach other” says Jean ers unique.” Christy, a longBB Painters continue to flourish as a creastanding member. She tive community built on previous generations explains that everyone of painters. Maureen, Tina, and BB Painters Painting on Location at Mary Letham’s has something differ- Sitting (L to R) Joan Crosbie, Ida Muir, Marjory Plummer. draw inspiration from their shared past and ent they can share in connections to previous BB painters. Art nevFront Row (L to R) Helen Wright, Lois McLean, Senia Howard, Norah McDiarmid, Hana Daguchi, Elizabeth Lockley. teaching a new techer goes out of date, but the inspiration drawn Back Row (L to R) Jan Hunter, Kathernine Beuckert, Tommy Folkard, nique or approach to from painters of the past, informs the art of Rhoda Fleetwood, Jean Kimmitt, Madeline Tulari, Jackie Cannon art. Members host today and a new generation of BB Painters workshops during the year where knowledge is exchanged, and will inform painters to come. everyone benefits. It is artists supporting artists. “With Gratitude to Betty Schriver and Blind Bay Painters for This year twenty BB Painters are preparing for the 2019 the use of images and assistance in this article.” exhibition, In Dialogue with the Collection at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. Artists are paired with a work of art chosen from the Community Art Collection (Arts Council). This historical art serves as a muse that the artists will reflect on and be in dialogue with as they create for this show. Maureen Howard, full time painter in Sunnybrae, has been involved with BB Painters and follows in the footsteps of her mother Lois McLean and her grandmother Senia Howard. Senia was one of the eleven founding members at the time BB Painters moved into the new hall in 1968.

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Tiny Home, Giant Community By Jerre Paquette In 2010, Faye Harrison knew the writing was on the wall. Early that spring, she had developed worrisome health symptoms having no apparent cause: dizziness, weakness, pain, and headaches plagued her. Crushing illness forced her to bed or kept her housebound. Soon, her career as realtor was in jeopardy, and she began losing her community of friends and colleagues as illness and isolation overtook her life. When medical tests showed nothing out of the ordinary, Faye knew she was pretty much on her own and started to do her own research. She read and read some more, considered the work of respected scientists and researchers, followed up on this idea and that possibility— and eventually grew suspicious that she had become sensitive to wireless radiation. A few simple experiments confirmed her suspicions. Long discussions with others and careful consideration of her options eventually led Faye to the conclusion that she had to take charge of her own health and leave the city (increasingly populated by cell towers and other wifi sources). A country home seemed to be a good solution, but what kind of home would it be? Faye and a friend did a lot of searching and came up with two viable options: a motorhome or a tiny house. Either could be moved if wifi installations began encroaching. “I knew the tiny house made a lot more sense because of resale value,” she explains, “but also because the shielding that I needed would be easier to build into a tiny house.” And so, the idea of tiny house living took hold. Faye liked

the notion of a home that would not only shield her from electromagnetic fields, but that also would be sturdy enough to withstand summer storms and winter winds. Online photographs revealed compact, practical spaces that were comfortable and beautiful. Armed with ideas and possibilities, Faye began her search for someone to build her new home. In 2017, a friend put her in touch with Ian Kobayashi, a craftsman living in the countryside above Sorrento, who builds tiny houses. Ian quickly became interested in Faye’s project—perhaps intrigued by her list of unusual construction requirements. Faye was looking for a home that could be: • Situated away from the grid • Built as a Faraday cage (an enclosure that blocks electromagnetic fields); in this case, a mesh made of conductive material would channel electromagnetic pulses much like lightning rods do on large buildings • Designed as a comfortable home When the work began, Faye became excited—especially because she was involved in the design right from the start. After all, this special project really had to adhere to the foundational tenet of all good design: Form Follows Function. Faye’s new home had to be functional before she could even consider design features. As the work proceeded, Ian and Faye met in person, of course, but most of the planning and design work was done over the phone. They incorporated clever storage systems and space-saving features. Ian built a cabinet between studs near the front door, raised the fridge up on a platform to accommo(Continued on page 15)

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practical. “ I no longer had a date the home’s wheels, and job,” she says. “I had no soinstalled storage under the cial life. I knew I wouldn’t fridge. In fact, the design in- make it living where I was. corporated storage into spac- My health was just going es that would have been down, down, down. So what merely wasted in a conven- were my choices? Living in tional house. Even the stair- a tent someplace? Dwelling case is unique: Each step is in a van the rest of my life? I itself an accessible storage just knew I had to step out!” space. And step Faye out she did. has lived She packed in her tiny up the remhouse for nants of her almost ten city life, months, found a now, and skilled and says she’s willing adjusted craftsman to to its pehelp her, acculiarities cepted an inand tightvitation to er space. situate her tiAdjusting ny house on a was made Shuswap easier befarm, and because she gan rewas cenbuilding her Kitchen to Bedroom trally inlife (literally volved in the decisionand figuratively). making process—one of the Ironically, Faye feels advantages of working with “blessed from beginning to the builder from concept to end” and that her prayers all completion. have been answered. Now, Reflecting back on her living in her charming tiny decision to build a tiny home in the Notch Hill house rather than buy a mo- countryside, Faye knows torhome, Faye smiles, “The she’s where she’s supposed tiny house is so much more to be—there’s no question like a real house with all its about that. 2x4s and things, and no plasBefore moving to the tics like in a motorhome— South Shuswap, her city life plus a motorhome would could only offer a life of illmean I had to drive the ness and isolation. Now, whole house to go on a shop- she’s found renewed health, ping trip!” The mental picthe comfort of home, and the ture makes her laugh. companionship of new From the outset, when friends. She’s even found a she realized she had to leave Volvo mechanic just down her home in Abbotsford and the road to keep her car runfind an alternative, Faye was ning. No wifi, of course.

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Submitted by Evelyn Boyce MOBILE LAB SERVICES are available every Thursday, 8 am – 2 pm at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre, located in the Blind Bay Market Place Mall, 2417 Golf Course Drive. Our lab technician will also do ECG’s. It is the busiest during the first couple of hours, so if you are not fasting, come a little later. The technician takes a half hour lunch break at 11:30 – noon. You may call to inquire how many people are ahead of you at 250-675-3661. We have added one Tues. each month for the mobile lab so mark your calendar. Tue. Oct. 16, Tue. Nov. 13 and Tue. Dec. 11. This service is available to all surrounding communities. A FOOT CLINIC is offered once a month on a Wednesday at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. The fee is $30 and appointments can be made by calling 250-675-3661. A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE from Interior Health will be offering Immunization clinics at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on Monday Oct.15, Mon. Nov.19, Mon. Dec. 10 and Mon. Jan.14. Book your adult or child immunization appointments by calling 250833-4101. COPPER ISLAND SENIORS RESOURCES has a volunteer on duty every Tue. 10-2 at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre to answer any of your questions or enquiries concerning help for seniors. Light housekeeping, yard mainte-

nance, transportation for medical appointments, snow removal, frozen meal deliveries to name a few. Drop in for a visit or call 250-6753661. THE CYBER SENIORS PROGRAM is run by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society ( LASS) in partnership with Copper Island Seniors Resources. Free one-onone tutoring lessons to help improve your computer skills. All tutoring takes place at the Blind Bay Library. Volunteer tutors are also welcome. The next classes are on Tue. and Wed. 9:30 -10:30 or 10:45 – 11:45. For more information, please contact LASS at 250-4634555 or bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca or, 250-675-3661. THE SENIORS LUNCHEON PROGRAM Sponsored by the Copper Island Seniors Resources will be postponed at this time due to unforeseen circumstances. Please watch for further details next month. THE SOUTH SHUSWAP HEALTH SERVICES SOCIETY is encouraging anyone interested in helping us to reach our GOAL of improving the services we offer and to bring more services to our community, to give us a call at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre at 250-675-3661. Joining our society with an annual fee of $20.00 per person or $35 per family also goes towards helping to reach our Goal. Join our efforts in any capacity to support a healthy community.

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Sunnybrae Coffeehouse Kicks off on Saturday October 13th Featuring the Tappalachian Stringband! By James Clark, Sunnybrae Community Association The Shuswap's Coffeehouse season is afoot! After a summer break, it's finally time to don the rain jacket, grab a friend, neighbour, (perhaps an instrument?) and head on down to your local Community Hall for a family-friendly evening of openmic entertainment. It's now all too easy to find yourself at one of these local Coffeehouses, with established nights taking place on a monthly basis at many of the Community Halls in the area. Eagle Bay, Carlin Hall, Enderby, Grindrod and Celista all host their own evenings. Even Coldstream and Revelstoke if you're prepared for the drive... which a lot of us are! Look on our website or Community noticeboard for more details on the (mostly) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shuswap Coffeehouse Open-Mic Circuitâ&#x20AC;?. The Sunnybrae Coffeehouse kicks off on Saturday 13th October and takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month thereafter. This month features your residential hosts: The Tappalachian Stringband! Our fiddle & banjo players, Myra Morrison and Denis Severino have just arrived home from their summer trip amongst the Appalachian Mountains, with sleeves full of new songs and tunes to share. Accompanying them on upright bass, guitar and mandolin will be the usual suspects: Joan Rob-

Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes? Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. Working together through SWOA provides an effective voice to address these issues. A two year membership at $50 will help you to stay current on issues that impact you, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on the rules and regulations associated with living/building on the lake. SWOA is currently advocating for changes to CSRD Bylaw 900 to have it be consistent with the Provincial moorage regulations.

ertson, Robbie Milne and yours truly. We are very much looking forward to getting back together with the neighbourhood and sharing the music with audience and performers alike. Doors open 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm, admission $3 and free to performers. Don't forget Chili & a Bun at the Seniors Hall for a pre-show dinner! Of course it wouldn't be a Coffeehouse without the caffeine and this year I'm extremely excited to announce and welcome a new sponsor. The Shuswap's very own Shuswap Coffee Company Ltd. will now be served at intermission. It's Certified Organic, Licensed Fairtrade and absolutely delicious! A humongous thanks goes out to their team, along with our other wonderful sponsors: Hudson Vintage, Power Auto Body & Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery for all their support. We are all truly grateful for your contributions! In other Sunnybrae news our Community Hall will be handing over the Halloween celebrations to the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department for this year. They will be celebrating their 30th year in service and hosting a Community celebration on the evening of Halloween. See Barbra Fairclough's article in this month's Scoop for more details. We are also at the tail end of our hall's renovation project. By the time the Coffeehouse comes around the exterior should have a new lick of paint to freshen things up. Other odds & ends are all tying together nicely and it's community events like the Coffeehouse and the support from everyone involved that keeps these halls going... so thank you! With that said, an open invitation is always there to join the Sunnybrae Community Association as a member. A $10 annual membership goes a long way for the Association. We are all volunteers so contributions in membership are greatly valued and help us to keep the hall running and maintained for all to enjoy. Have a look out for our board member Vicki at the Coffeehouses if you are interested in renewing or signing up! Finally I just want to put out a great big thank you to all the folks who came to our A Million Dollars in Pennies & Sons of Bitumen Concert in September. The musicians all left buzzing at how much support the community brought out and they have all promised to pay us a visit again someday. That's it for now, hope to see you this month!

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Making Difficult Decisions By Rob Marshall If you're in business, making tough decisions comes with the territory and often they spill over into your personal life, which of course has its own raft of difficult decisions. So, what can you do to make things a little easier on yourself? Here are ten things to consider when that next doozy of a decision comes along to haunt you and interrupt your sleep. 1. Don't get hung up on being angry or upset. The situation sucks, it's not as you would like it to be, but it is what it is. Get on with it, accept it and start with an open mind. 2. Ask yourself; why is this decision so tough? What makes it tough? Listen to your instincts. 3. Think about your level of investment in the situation. Is this current problem a result of past actions and/or events? Things you said or did? Things other people said or did? Now forget it all - the past is the past. 4. Don't leave making difficult decisions until late in the day; deal with them early in the morning when you are fresh and not jaded by all the crap you've had to deal with all day. Fatigue is the enemy of good decision-making. 5. Don't overthink challenges or situations-don't make them more complicated than they are, or they need to be. 6. Consider all your options and write them down. Write down the upsides and the downsides. Think of the consequences of each option and don't focus on or jump to a quick fix. Quick fixes are rarely that in the long run.

7. Take stock of resources available to you to help you make the decision, both your own and those you can bring onboard to assist you. Think information, and more importantly look for people with relevant knowledge, experience or skills who might assist you. 8. Forget the past and look at each option as a fresh start based on moving forward. Which option has the best, or biggest upside? Imagine you have made a decision-what does that look like? What does it feel like? 9. Try to imagine what you would advise a good friend, or perhaps your son or daughter to do in the same circumstances. Pull yourself out of the picture, pull your ego out of the situation. 10. Once you decide on a course of action-once you make your decision, don't second guess yourself. Often your first, gut instinct will be correct. Life is full of tough decisions, but they don't need to control your life. Don't let every situation requiring a difficult decision become a burden; deal with it quickly, effectively and move on. Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca

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Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society Submitted by Marilyn Clark again at Sorrento Memorial Hope you will be able to Hall. Tickets, $25 each, are available at Munro's join us for our first IDA Pharmacy, Health & Wellness Lighthouse Market, Fair on Saturday, OcLindy's Boutique in tober 20, 10 am to 2 the Blind Bay Marpm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. The purpose of ketplace Mall and the Comthis Fair is to inform the pub- munity Health Centre (above lic of the various health relat- Munro's). Tickets for this popular and fun event go ed services available in our quickly so community and to acHealth & Wellness Fair make sure get quaint you October 20, Sorrento you yours for with the serMemorial Hall you and vices our your table Nurse Practimates. A light supper is protioner, Theresa Smith, can provide. You will be able to vided at 7 pm, a fabulous silent auction provides many meet Theresa and have a opportunities to purchase great opportunity to assess whether her care is appropri- Christmas gifts and gift certificates for local services, ate for you. Twenty-six health related door prizes, a well-stocked cash bar and a safe ride home services will be presenting their focus. You will be able Immunization for chilto chat with all of them or dren and adults is available at just a few. There will be fit- the clinic on the 4th Monday ness demonstrations through- of each month from 9:30 to out the day and door priz11:30 am. Clients must es. Admission is FREE. schedule appointments and Come for coffee, tea and only publicly funded vacbaked goods. Bring the fami- cines will be available. Quesly - there's something for tions regarding vaccinations everyone, young and old! and bookings should be diAnother item for your rected to the Salmon Arm calendar is our annual fund- Health Centre at 250-833raiser, Name That Tune, on 4101. Saturday, November 17,

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Historic Building Stabilized

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By Louise Barber The former Holy Cross Catholic Church building in Sorrento/Notch Hill has now been stabilized and is back to its rightful original owners – B.C. Government Crown Provincial – under Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. In 2009, the building was near collapse and a non-profit organization (established 2011-dissolved 2016) ‘Friends of the 1922 Notch Hill Church Society’ obtained a lease assignment from Crown Lands to begin a restoration task. Individual volunteers are to be commended for their diligence and perseverance for four years, generously donating their time on weekends in spring and summer months to assist in renovating, restoring and stabilizing the dilapidated building. Many businesses also assisted in this endeavor and are to be expressly thanked for their expertise and generosity. There were others who worked tirelessly behind the scenes with precise craftsmanship, donating their energies toward the restoration project. They all deserve to be acknowledged and know that their efforts are greatly appreciated. The South Shuswap Historical Society (established 2016) continued a lease assignment with Crown Lands to complete the roofing requirements.

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The 1922 building was originally constructed on the private property of Mr. Rufus Hammond. Approximately three years later, in 1926, he donated the building and the small triangular piece of land upon which the building is situated, to the Catholic Diocese. The Catholic Church held services each month until the number of parishioners in the area decreased and access became a problem. By the late 1960s the building was left abandoned and became Crown Land property. The building has no public access. It is surrounded by Agricultural Land Reserve farmland. The property has been surveyed and will continue as Crown Land. The building will never be used for public purposes and there is no access to the inside of the empty building. It has been made secure and is standing as a reminder of a bygone era. The public is asked to abide by the no trespassing signage, and respect the Crown Land property as well as the surrounding farmland.

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came head Forester in this area until the forestry was turned over to the Provincial Forest Service around 1930. He then became a registered Big Game Guide under the name C.W. Mobley and Associates. During WW II he was Major in charge of Canadian Forestry Corp and stationed in Scotland. Charles Mobley was one of the founding members of the Tappen Farmers Exchange, Home of Charles and Laura Mobley in known today as the Tappen Co-op. Sunnybrae. This home is still located at the corner of Sunnyin Sunnybrae. Charles brae Canoe Point Road and Mobley began construction of the house approximately in Bastian Road in Sunnybrae. Below is our next Time 1907 and Charles and his brother George completed it travel photo: The winner around 1912. Charles was a will receive a history book from the South Shuswap Hisfarmer, home builder and was employed by the Domin- torical Society. ion forest service. He beGood Luck! By Louise Barber, Congratulations to our winner Nita Collins who has correctly identified the “time traveller” photo from the September Scoop. YES! This was the home of Charles and Laura Mobley

Can you correctly identify ONE (or more) of the following questions? • Where is this building located? • Who lived in this building? Send your guesses by e-mail to shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call/text 250-463-2611 by Friday August 31 for your chance to win a history book. Winner will be announced in next month’s Scoop

The Diane Jewels trio and By Shirley Bigelow DeKelver September 15 and the Making Do, (Sharon, Tori weather cooperated, provid- and Diane) entertained everying hours of blue skies and one with their melodious sunshine for our fifth annual singing, followed by the Carcommunity Fun Day and lin Jammers, with each singer playing a different instruBBQ. ment. What fabulous presenHal Dyck started off the event by introducing Wally tations of musical talent. Bon(Churchill) the Wallbanger, who played his guitar and sang a medley of songs. Greg Kyllo, an annual participant and welcome face, donated the hamburgers and hot dogs, cooking them at the grill. Guests were treated to a tranquil pontoon ride Free pontoon around White Lake. boat rides were offered to the guests, who go the Clown provided were treated to a tranquil ride amusement and balloons to around White Lake, floating the youngsters. among numerous fishing The Photo Contest winboats, while painted turtles ners were announced by swam beneath the surface in Shirley DeKelver, who along the crystal-clear waters. with Cindy Gibbons, judged submitted photos. First prize for the Youth category went to Alexandra Stephens, and the first, second and third winners of the adult category went to Roger Wagner, Gudrun Hupfauer and Kia Schneider respectively. Of course, there would be no barbecue without a pieeating contest as four young lads participated in the event, providing laughter and shouted encouragement. A drum making display was provided by the Quaaout Lodge. A big thank you goes out to the Directors of the WLRA for their hard work in First prize for the youth category of the photo contest went to Alexandra Stephens. putting this successful Her photo is encased in a custom design event together. wood frame carved by Bryon Every.

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Weather Proofing Winter Footwear By Debbie Armour number of times over the animals. Owner of Deb’s Style Loft wet seasons. Beeswax furniture

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Notch Hill Natter By Anna-Marie Eckhart Welcome to my Notch Hill Natter. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Anna-Marie Eckhart. I am one of the New Members of the Notch Hill Hall/ Entertainment Committee, and now your columnist for the Notch Hill Natter. I have had the pleasure of living in the Shuswap for over 25 years. The last 14 years have been in Tappen Valley. I spent a lot of my summer this year reading local authors’ books, that I had checked out at the Library. I immersed myself in reading all about our very own local Historical Train Town~ Notch Hill The existing Notch Hill Town Hall was built 1909~1910. Most recently the Hall celebrated an Open House with the Community invited. Along with the Hall the Historic little white Church ~1906 and the Notch Hill School ~1921 were open for viewing. Good times, new memberships and new friends were made. The next Community planned event

at the Hall is our Annual Harvest Potluck Dinner. ~Sunday, October 21st. Doors open at 4:30, Dinner at 5. Ham and Turkey will be provided by the Hall. Admission is by an accompanying Dinner dish. Locals and Train enthusiasts will be pleased to see the Hall is Fundraising with the sales of locally made Notch Hill T-shirts for $20. Check them out at our Facebook page, Notch Hill Community Hall. Next General Meeting at the Hall is ~Monday, Nov. 5 at 7pm. 1639 Notch Hill Road Sorrento. New Memberships Welcome $10. Future planned events for this upcoming December at the Hall. • December 9 ~Notch Hill Kids Christmas Party • December 16 ~Notch Hill Ladies Social • December TBA~ CPR Christmas Train at Notch Hill. For Hall and Church rentals please contact Marian at 250 8354721 or Sheila at 250 803-5206.

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Art Making a Difference in the Shuswap Ron and Catherine Lee banners in Salmon Arm. Having made the Shuswap their home Ron and The Lee family moved to Catherine had always wantSalmon Arm in 1972. Ron ed to give back to the comaccepted the position of Vice munity that has been so good Principal in Sicamous and to their family. Ron passed spent a year there before away in January 2016 and so moving on to Jackson in Catherine decided to follow Salmon Arm. He worked through on their wish and throughout the school discreated an Endowment with trict over his career, serving the Shuswap Community at Parkview, North Canoe, Foundation. Monies earned and Hillcrest over the next by the fund will be disbursed 28 years. annually Ron dedicatto projects ed his life to which education, support and knew the envithat an inronment vestment in or enviyouth beneronmental fits commueducation, nities for including generations. support Ron & for proCatherine grams or met at UBC; projects he was in the initiated Faculty of by the Education (L to R) Dave Wood SCF President, Salmon Catherine Lee and Roger and Catherine Arm Bay Parenteau SCF Manager was in the Nature EnArts. Their hancement Society, the three children - Michelle, Shuswap Hut and Trail AlliKevin and Mark - all had ance Society, or School Distheir schooling in Salmon trict No.83. Arm before going on to uniPart of the Ron and Cathversity. Mark had the added erine Lee Family Endowexperience of being a Rotary ment Fund was funded by a Exchange Student through donation of art. Ron and the Rotary Club. Catherine attended a Bern The Lee family highly Smith art exhibition in 1982, valued education, and nurand purchased the painting tured an appreciation of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Autumn Morning along arts. Reading and music Foothill Road.â&#x20AC;? This snapwere favourite pastimes. shot of Shuswap scenery Catherine volunteered with captured so beautifully by the local Arts Council and Bern Smith while he resided was part of the team responin Salmon Arm can be yours sible for creating the street (Continued on page 25)

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when you attend the Annual Community Meeting of Shuswap Community Foundation on October 16, 2018 @ 5:30 - The Nexus at First - 450 Okanagan Ave SE Salmon Arm. Please RSVP to admin@shuswapfoundation.ca The painting is being auctioned by the Shuswap Community Foundation. A big thank you to the Lee family for their generous and thoughtful gift, which will support Education and the Environment throughout the Shuswap.

Music in the Bay 2018 Surpassed Attendance from Previous Years

Arts Council for the South Shuswap By Karen Brown, Arts Council Administrator Music in the Bay, the complimentary summer live music concerts hosted at the waterfront in Blind Bay each Thursday evening, was a huge success in 2018. Attendance numbers exceeded all other years as crowds enjoyed performers from all over Canada, Washington State and New Zealand. Organizers for Music in the Bay would like to once again recognize the sponsors who graciously stepped forward to see this concert series supported: Bay Side Marina, Blind Bay Hideaway, Blind Bay Village

Grocer, Copper Island Fine Homes, Eagle Bay Mercantile, FINZ Resort, Munroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prescriptions, Quaaout Lodge, SASCU, Shuswap Country Builders, Shuswap Lake Estates, Shuswap Marina, Shuswap Tourism, Sorrento Building Centre and Spinnaker CafĂŠ. Organizers would also like to recognize the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, The Province of BC, BC Arts Council and BC Touring Council for granting assistance. For all upcoming area events visit shuswapculture.ca

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Halloween Fun in the South Shuswap

WOO HOO! IT’S PARTY TIME

By Barbra Fairclough According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, the first recorded instance in North America of children dressing in disguise on Halloween was in Vancouver, BC, in 1898. It appeared on page 6 in the Vancouver Daily World, on Nov 2. “The young people of Vancouver have inaugurated an innovation in the manner of celebrating Hallowe’en night. It is that of paying friendly visits to the residences while disguised. The habit, if properly follow out and observed, is a harmless one. Everywhere they were warmly received and hospitably treated.” There is lots of fun to be had in the South Shuswap for adults and children alike. Here is some you can find on Halloween this year. Blind Bay Duffer’s Den 3rd Annual Haunted Saloon. Daily from Oct 15 to Oct 27. Wrapping it up with a Halloween Dress up Party Oct 27, 7-11 pm with music by Turtle Valley Band. Come and sit for a spell with “The Bones”. Sorrento Brand new and Exciting Halloween Party for Kids. Sorrento Lions proudly present our traditional Halloween Party for kids and families. In addition to our annual cake walk with dozens of cakes, there will be new games and prizes as well as free hot dogs, candy and pop for kids. Dress up in your best costumes. There will be

prizes for best costumes for kids – age 0 to 6, age 7 to 10, and age 11 and up. Of course, there will be a costume contest for parents. Don’t forget to guess the number of jelly beans in the jelly-bean jar and perhaps take that home as well. Dress up and join Sorrento Lions on October 31, 5:30 to 8pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. The best part is that it is all free! Experience the chills and excitement at the Party and the Lions proudly present a new and very much improved scary haunted house. We dare you to try it! Sunnybrae Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Tappen-Sunnybrae Firehall at the ‘Halloween Family Fiesta’ at the Tappen -Sunnybrae Fire Hall, October 31, 7pm-9pm, There will be a BBQ, candy, games & hot drinks. This event is sponsored by: TappenSunnybrae Fire Dept, CSRD, Sunnybrae Bible Camp & Sunnybrae Community Association. White Lake White Lake Halloween Dance and Costume Party, Saturday October 27, 8pm, Adults only. Bring a pot luck appy and your own beverage. A fun and festive evening out with friends. Tickets and FMI Mark or Kimberly Boyd 250 835 4835 White Lake Haunted House Festivities and Fireworks- Wednesday October 31, 6pm at the White Lake Fire Department. Frightening characters, ghosts, ghouls, and fun entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks start at 7:30 pm

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Sorrento Lions Club We always welcome new members. If you Submitted by Judi Kembel Our President, Lion Hans Schmidt and 1st Vice-President, are over 19 years of age (male or female) and Lion Jim Mead were proud to present our fourth $2,000.00 would like more information about becoming a Lion, please bursary to recipient, Elske Larson, a recent graduate of Salm- join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Sorrenon Arm Secondary School. to Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento at 6:45 On October 4th, we were pm or contact the Sorrento Lihonoured with a visit from our ons club secretary Trudy Grigg District Governor, Lion Wayne at our email address: sorrenAtkinson. A lovely roast beef tolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We dinner, prepared by our own Liwould love to hear from you! on Sharon Paulus was enjoyed Check out our website at by all who attended. A special http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ thank you to kitchen helpers sorrentobc/ . Maureen Grant, Jan Mead and Upcoming dates to Lion Hannelore Wiesenthal. remember: • October 31 Annual Free Our weekly meat draws at Halloween Party, 5:30-8 pm, the Copper Island Pub & Grill Sorrento Memorial Hall, on the TransCanada Highway in 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento will be held every FriSorrento day from 5:00-7:00 pm and run Elske Larson (middle) is presented with a $2000 bursary by Lion • November 24 Senior’s until June 21st, 2019. All funds st Hans Schmidt and 1 Vice-President, Lion Jim Mead raised go right back into the Christmas Party and Silent community. We hope everyone will support this worthy and Auction, Sorrento Memorial Hall. fun event.

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By Shaunne Letourneau September was a very busy month at Cedar Heights. A Newcomers Wine and Cheese was held September 7 with over 60 people attending. CHCA Program Leaders provided guests with information on the many programs and events that occur over the year. The afternoon activities were rounded out by wine tastings and appetizers. Nineteen individuals, most of whom are new to the Blind Bay/Sorrento area in the past few months, joined the Cedar Heights Community Association for the first time. A Shuswap welcome to all individuals new to our community. If you are interested in learning more about the AssociNewcomer Wine and ation or would like to join us, visit Cheese - Hilary Brown, our website Association President ready to serve! www.cedarheightscommunity.ca. Our office is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1 – 3 pm. Drop in and we’d be happy to give you more information. Bocce Tournament –Well, it is the end of the Bocce season for another year and the grand finale was the Fall Bocce Tournament that took place on September 8. The weather cooperated and the competition was stiff!. Twenty two people participated, with each team playing six games. The trophy and bragging rights till next year belong to Rose Dufresne, Roger Hebert, Gloria Heintzman, Doug Cathro The annual Pig Roast was held September 10th. One hundred Cedar Heights members attended this Hawaiian luau themed event. After the meal featuring the inground roast pig, the entertainment had members trying their talent at hoola hoop and Hawaiian dancing, to the delight of the audience. Volunteer Appreciation – Cedar Heights Community Association is a volunteer based organization. The many programs and events could not happen without the dedicated volunteers who manage them. To show appreciation for the volunteers, the Board sponsored a “Volunteer Appreciation” afternoon. Seventy-five people attended. Laughter was in abundance as people tried their hand at the indoor games before being treated to a hamburger BBQ complete with all the fixings. Dave Johnson had the top game score and took home a set of coupons to use for golf, bocce or pickleball next season. (Continued on page 29)

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Eight volunteers also won door prizes from a free Association membership to gift certificates to local businesses. Crisp Days of Fall Fashion Show. Come and see the local talent model the latest in fall fashions courtesy of Lindy’s Boutique in Blind Bay. This event takes place on Saturday October 13th. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 1:30 pm. Admission includes dessert, tea and coffee and a chance to win some pretty special door prizes. Tickets are available at the Cedar Heights Centre Tuesday and Thursday’s from 1 – 3 pm starting September 25th. Get your tickets early as past fashion shows have sold out. Apple pies for sale. A cooking bee will be happening at the Centre Oct 24th. Members of the Association get together and produce quantities of apple pies. Last year over 120 pies were made in one afternoon! These 9 inch unbaked pies are available for sale for $8 and must be preordered. Please specify if you would like splenda as the sweetener. To place an order call Ellie (250 517-7439) or email elliemcg55@gmail.com. Pies can be picked up and paid for at the Cedar Heights Centre 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay on October 24 from 3-4:30 pm or October 25 from 1-3 pm. These pies are delicious and sell out quickly so don’t delay! Octoberfest. What better way to celebrate the crisp fall days than with a Smokie dinner and a movie. Join us October 26 at 6 pm for a dinner that includes smokie, salads, chips, drink and dessert. Dinner is $7 for 1 smokie or $10 for 2. The movie is an additional $5/person. There are sign up sheets for dinner in the upper hall. Please let us know by October 23 if you are attending. Only want to come to the movie? For $5/person you can join us at 7pm. The movie is Indian Horse. The public is welcome to all our movie events. See the website at cedarhelghtsassociation.ca for details.

Fall Is Here ! Check Out Shuswap Culture for All Area Happenings! Arts Council for the South Shuswap Fall has arrived and that means the return of cozy music coffee houses and other Shuswap happenings! Check out all area events and happenings at Shuswap Culture: shuswapculture.ca. If you are an event organizer and you’d like your event promoted, please submit the details of your event and an accompany picture to Jacquie at: admin@shuswapculture.ca

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First Responders CALL 9-1-1

By Sandra Reutlinger So you've witnessed a motor vehicle accident. Do you: A. Press on the accelerator to drive away from the scene as quickly as possible? B. Open Instagram app on your phone and snap off a quick pic to share? C. Pull over safely out of traffic and call 911? Calling 911 with as much information as possible is your first step. There are trained First Responders who live in this area who will then be dispatched out to respond. Because we are local, we can arrive quite a bit earlier than the Ambulance. We just recently trained new volunteers and are always open to more. Please call: 250 -833-5060 for more information or to order reflective address signs.

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Creative Ideas Come Together at Eagle Bay By Cathy Wolf on behalf of the Eagle Bay Community Association New ideas and new ways of working are a hallmark of the Eagle Bay community. A little over a year ago the Gardening Club was created. This curious and adventuresome group has been busy with garden tours, special events, guest speakers, and garden raids - by invitation, of course. There have been plant exchanges and much discussion about the myriad of activities that are of interest to the group, venturing not only into gardening but looking at the possibilities in harvesting our gardens and exploring the wilderness that surrounds us. There is also a craft group in Eagle Bay that has been meeting weekly for over 25 years, sharing their interest and expertise in creating and designing

crafts for the home and for the community. This group has worked to knit toques for cancer patients, mittens and scarves for charitable groups and invested in special activities in support of our community. Then, this summer, discussion were sparked about how we might work together to share our common interests. Working with the Eagle Bay Community Association, support was given to offer monthly workshops at the Community Hall that would bring the two groups together for special events. Connecting gardening interests and crafts opens the door to many who enjoy working with what is at hand and creating something new and interesting. These workshop also invite new participants to step up and join in, becoming active in pursuing their creative interests and connections to community.

The calendar for the year was set as follows: • October 10: Decorating Pumpkins/ Gourds • November 21: Christmas Swags and Wreaths • January 16: Birdhouses - painting and decorating • February 20: Sun-catchers • March 20: Glass Garden Plates All workshops will be held at the Eagle Bay Community Hall. Call Carol Newton for more information or to register (250) 675-2125 Why not add your thoughts about what is possible? Are you interested in leading a workshop? We welcome new participants. What a great opportunity to meet others and learn about what is happening in Eagle Bay. Take some time to log onto our website www.eaglebayhall.ca

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Square Dancing It’s All About the Fun! Submitted by Jean Wood I’m sure if you hear those two words, “square dance”, your first reaction would be, “There’s no way that I’m going to do that!” or “That’s something my grandparents did.” I don’t blame you; it’s a thing of the past, right? You might be surprised to find that it’s still around and it’s still a lot of fun. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard it said that it was something that we had to do in school and it was a lot of fun. Or… “I remember seeing that on Bugs Bunny or Hee Haw.” This might be a representation of what people thought square dancing was many years ago; after the crops were brought in and friends and families got together to celebrate. It was done in someone’s barn and I’m pretty sure there might have been a little moonshine out back for the menfolk. In modern times, none of this is the same except for, “friends and family”. I have yet to dance in a barn or have moonshine. The most common excuses for not “square” dancing are: 1. I have two left feet. If you can walk you can dance. But what I should say is, “If you can move, you can dance.” There are those who dance in wheel chairs, on horseback and there are blind dancers too. 2. Do I need special clothes and shoes? These days, unless you want to, you don’t need to wear the poufy skirts and special shoes. You wear what works best for you. However, I would like to suggest that your shoes be comfortable and easy to dance in. I’ve seen people who can dance in flip-flops. If I tried that, I’d be landing on my face in no time. 3. I don’t have a partner. That should not stop you. Often, there will be others who do not have partners and there are always experienced dancers who will be happy to dance with you. 4. I don’t like the “yeehaw” music.

You’ll be happy to learn that the music can be as varied as the caller wants to make it. I’ve used music from the fifties right up to the current radio favourites. 5. I won’t know anyone. In 2012, we were relatively new to Salmon Arm and we knew no one. My husband and I saw the display in the mall and soon joined the Salmon Arm Squares. It was originally meant as a means to get out of the house once a week but we quickly found ourselves with new friends. We all work hard and want nothing more than to relax after a long day. We settle down in front of the TV or computer with a drink and a snack. Do we spend time doing something with our families or do we just acknowledge that they might be in the same room? These days most families don’t even sit at the dinner table and share their day’s achievements or disappointments with those who matter most. All of our “friends” are on some sort of social media but we can’t touch them and how many have we actually met in person? We are at

the beck and call of some sort electronic device that can make us happy or sad? Why do we isolate ourselves so much and how can we change this? Get out and dance! Why would you want to go to an open house at a nearby club? It’s all about the fun! Young and old, get out and forget about the stresses of your day, meet new people and spend quality time with your family. Other than a couple of hours one evening, what do you have to lose? Ta’ Lana Twirlers Square Dance Club will be offering two free lessons for new dancers on Oct. 15 and 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Rd, Blind Bay. It’s all about the fun so bring your family; get out and dance!

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Shuswap Overland Adventures Crowfoot Mountain

By Jason Lutterman With fall well under way, I find myself glancing across the lake like many of those who live in the South Shuswap, looking toward Crowfoot Mountain for the first sign of snow. For as long as I can remember, it has been a guide to when we will see our first snowfall. Once that mountain top turns white, we usually have six weeks before we begin our journey into another snowy winter. I have always wanted to see the top of Fire lookout at Mobley Mountain built in 1928 the mountain and decided I had waited long enough. Mike and I fuelled our rigs and began the drive. with the mild breeze, moves in a similar fashion. With the trail With the Sockeye running in the river we made a quick stop beginning to narrow and once again becoming steep, you can see to view the incredible annual event. We continued through to in the distance at the top of a cliff, a small wooden cabin. The old Celista and up the 730 FS Road that leads to Crowfoot Mtn. The fire lookout built in 1928 sits just like it did back then, perched trail rises in elevation quickly, revealing some incredible views on the edge of a steep rocky ledge that provides 360-degree of the Lake and leads into views of the area. Mount Fowler, the fresh alpine air. Tall Angle Mtn, Lichen Mtn and narrow evergreens line the Pukeashun mountain are all visible trail that opens into massive on a clear day. grasslands. The fire lookout was not in operaWe stick to the trail as tion long, only a couple of years we make our way across before the forest service was taken the now yellow grasslands. over by the provincial government The trail becomes a mix of and the lookout was put out of serdeep muddy puddles and vice in 1930. The ledge the lookout steep rocky climbs. Picking sits on is plagued with stories of a line up these sections is snowmobiles and riders accidentalkey to avoid vehicle damly going over the cliff in foggy age or possibly dislodging a conditions. We decide to begin our large rock. Small patches of View of Shuswap Lake and Copper Island on the way up 730FS Road journey down as the fog begins to up to Crowfoot Mountain snow rest at the shady botroll in. I have never seen fog so toms of the trees as we arrive at the first lookout. A massive val- thick and move so quickly. Our view and landmarks disappear, ley as far as the eye can see filled with all the colours of fall, hail and snow begin to hammer down and flashes of lightning so leads down to the lake. We are standing in the exact spot that I close that the thunder follows instantly. This is the first time I have looked up at for twenty plus years wondering when it’s go- have ever seen snow and lightning at the same time, an incredible ing to snow. The valley is steep and well known to the snowmo- reminder that in the Shuswap weather can change in moments bile community. and you should be prepared for it to do so on any adventure. With still a few hours of daylight, we decide to press on to Once again back at the beginning of the 730 FSR we stop and the lookout at Mobley Mtn. The trail continues across the grass- add a checkmark to our list of fire towers visited in 2018, before lands, the tall yellow grass laid over like waves in the ocean and heading home. Our summer adventures are over, but our fall adventures have just begun. Visit us on our Facebook Page, Shuswap Overland Adventures. EVCSS

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What Is Operation Christmas Child? Submitted by Clare Hale Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritans Purse, is a hands-on way for Individuals and Groups in our area to bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift filled shoe boxes. As Samaritans Purse works to provide physical and spiritual relief to hurting people all over the world, shoe boxes remind Children suffering through war, poverty, famine diseases and disaster that they are loved and not forgotten. Who Can Partner with us? Any one! Any group! Schools, Home School Groups, Sports Teams, (hockey teams) Community Clubs (Lion’s) Community Clubs, Seniors Groups, Day Cares, Businesses, Churches, and Retailers. Why not use Shoe boxes as a unique team building exercise to connect your employees? Filling shoeboxes is a hands-on fun way for your staff to impact the lives of less fortunate children around the world. Groups packing OCC Shoe boxes often hold packing Parties, make team challenges, or set group wide goals. Many groups love purchasing items all year round. Often challenging each other to scoop the best deal around town. Like after Christmas sales at Wal-Mart

or school supplies sales in September. How does Christmas stuffies for .50 cents each sound? (I bought a whole box!) If you are a millennial shopper preferring to shop on line, did you know you can pack a shoebox online? https:// www.samaritanspurse.ca/ article/pack-a-shoeboxonline Our Collection Dates this year are November 12th to 18th. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS YEAR BOXES BE IN BEFORE THE 18TH. There is no more free shipping through Greyhound. ALL LATE BOXES WILL BE HELD TILL NEXT YEAR! Our main drop off has changed as well. There will NOT be a Big Steel Box out side in the Centenoka Mall Parking Lot. We will be inside the Mall right next to PJ’s Restaurant. Cententoka has also set up a display where you can pick boxes up. They are very supportive of OCC Shoe boxes. You will also be able to drop off shoeboxes at The Hub in Sorrento, right next to Steammers Coffee shop. There will be a mail box that you can deposit your boxes through anytime 24/7. We hope our communities will support OCC Shoeboxes in more and more creative ways. And have

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T I have no right, really, to be calling on the memory of the recently-departed Queen of Soul. Her signature song has been front of mind for many of us lately, so I put it down to that. I cycle nearly every day. My beautiful black Lab, Lucille, requires it of me, and I am glad to oblige. There is one area in particular that is a favourite of ours: private land actually, a treed and topographically-daunting upland threaded with old logging roads and crowned with a lookout offering views of the Bay and the Island that soothe the soul of which Ms. Franklin so eloquently sang. We are not the only two who regularly visit these woodsy paths. We meet other cyclists and hikers, some with dogs and some not. Neighbours of all descriptions. Over time names are exchanged, dogs introduced, passing acquaintances started. It is a privilege to have access to this parklike private space, the only caveat being

that we leave no trace of our journey. In other words, we treat the land with respect. Nobody has told us this. We simply accept this unspoken rule as civilized, intelligent humans living in community. However, not everybody seems to understands this arrangement. I often find evidence of disrespect in my daily rides. For example, I (and probably many others) carry out discarded ashtray contents from the ATVs that barge their way in. We pick up food packaging and beer cans and broken glass. Last fall I found a 30-foot fir chopped down so a Christmas celebrant could take the top 6 feet home. I got off my bike recently to move a load of old sod dumped in the middle of my bike track by someone not only too inconsiderate to take it the extra few kilometres to a legitimate transfer station, but indeed, too lazy to toss it beyond the tailgate. Today I found something that wouldn't fit in pockets or doggie bags—a mattress

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and box spring tossed off the bed of a truck, fresh wheel tracks through the grass. Seriously, who does this sort of thing? It is a tiny minority who do not understand this principle of community kindness. However, it only takes one to have the welcome mat yanked from those who treasure these spaces. Respect. It is a principle we begin to teach our children before they can even speak. Yet as adults, it seems some have not only lost sight of its significance in our daily lives, but worse, find it easier to look askance when confronted by its ugly twin. Dan McKerracher Sorrento

Finz Golf Charity Huge Success

A total of $8,800 was raised for First Responders and the South Shuswap Chamber. Pictured (L-R) John Tymstra (Finz Resort), Karen Brown, (Chamber of Commerce), and Craig Russenholt (Finz Resort)

Submitted by John Tymstra A total of 100 golfers participated in the Finz 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic which was held on September 22nd this year. Through the generosity of various companies and individuals who donated money, auction items, prizes and time, this year’s event was a huge success. A total of $8,800 was raised and split equally between this year’s benefactors, South Shuswap First Responders and South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. Finz Resort and Restaurant wishes to thank everyone who supported the event and all those who participated. Thankfully the forecasted rain was short lived and the golfing went off without a hitch, followed by a terrific meal and auction at Finz Bar and Grill.

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BLIND BAY • Cedar Heights Community: Fall Fashion Show - Sat, Oct. 13 1:30pm. Featuring Lindy’s Boutique. Coffee, tea, dessert. Tickets at the Hall. Apple pies for sale. A cooking bee happening at the Centre Oct 24. To place an order call Ellie 250 517-7439 or email elliemcg55@gmail.com. Octoberfest Dinner & Movie Oct. 26, 6pm. Smokies. Movie is Indian Horse. Preregister. cedarhelghtsassociation.ca for details. General Meeting & Potluck Nov. 5, 5-9pm • South Shuswap Library Events – South Shuswap Lego. For ages 3-12. Drop in Crafty Saturdays For ages 6-12. First Sat of the month starting Oct 6. Registration required. Mother Goose Ages 3 and under with caregiver. Oct 12, 19 & 26 at 10:15am. Drop in. Adult Events: Essential Oils for Health and Wellness. introducing oils to help with colds, digestive issues, headaches and more. Pre register for this session. Max 15. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2:00pm. Tips for Making a Will -webinar at library Oct 16 - 2pm • Acrylic Art Workshop - with artist Brian Buckrell, Oct.13 and 14, 2018 from 9am-4pm each day. Blind Bay Memorial Hall. FMI contact Agnes Nykiforuk at bniky13@gmail.com • Immunization Clinics at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on Monday Oct.15, Mon. Nov.19, Mon. Dec. 10 and Mon. Jan.14. Book your adult or child immunization appointments by calling 250-833-4101. • Starting a New Business Workshop - Oct 13 9am to 12pm at Duffer’s Den. FMI & Register: contact manager@southshuswapchamber.com. Also see article on pg. 5 of this issue of the Scoop • FREE Square Dance Lessons - Ta’Lana Twirlers Square Dance Club will be offering two free lessons for new dancers on Oct. 15 and 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 at Blind Bay Hall,. FMI 250-803-9096. • Local Election Voting Day - Oct. 20. 8am 8pm. Cedar Centre 2316 Lakeview Dr. • Blind Bay Memorial Hall Open House - October 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at 2510 Blind Bay Road, Blind Bay. FMI contact A. Nykiforuk at bniky13@gmail.com • Blind Bay Community Society AGM - October 24, 6:30pm at the Blind Bay Memorial Hall, • Old Haunted Saloon - Get spooked between Oct. 15 and 27 at Duffers Den, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf. Costume party with live music Oct. 27. Reserve 250-675-2315. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL • Coffee with Paul Demenok - Sat. Oct. 13, 10am - 12pm . Provide input and ideas for the South Shuswap, ask questions about CSRD, discuss local gov’t issues.

• Local Election Voting Day - Oct. 20. 8am 8pm. • Eagle Bay Hall Revitalization meeting - Oct 25, 7pm. Results of survey will be shared. Questions and concerns about the project will be discussed • Coffee House - Oct 27. 7:30pm SORRENTO • Glee Club Choir - meets Mondays 9:30am to 11:30am at Sorrento Drop in Centre. New members welcome. FMI 250-804-3987 • Customer Appreciation Day - Oct. 12, 11am7pm. 7 Sisters Boutique, Unit 2, 1266A TCH, Sorrento. Wine tasting by Recline Ridge. • Area C Director Candidates Forums - Oct. 15, 6:30pm Sorrento Memorial Hall. • Local Election Voting Day - Oct. 20. 8am 8pm. Sorrento Elementary School, 1135 Passchendaele Rd. • Health & Wellness Fair - Sat. Oct.20, 10am to 2pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. FMI 250-803-5251 • Annual Harvest Potluck Dinner - Sunday, October 21 at Notch Hill Hall. Doors open 4:30, Dinner at 5. Ham and Turkey provided by the Hall. Admission is by an accompanying Dinner dish. • Open Farm Day Mondays - at Highcroft Off Grid Farm located at 1939 Well Banks Road, Sorrento • Lions Club Weekly Meat Draws - Fridays at Copper Island Pub. 5 - 7pm. • Sorrento Lions Halloween Party for Kids - Oct 31, 5:30 to 8pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Costume prizes. Cakewalk, games, hot dogs, candy. Free for everyone! • Christmas Craft Sale - Sat. Nov. 3, 9am to 6pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall • Notch Hill Hall General Meeting - Mon. Nov. 5, 7pm New members welcome TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse kicks off Sat. Oct.13, 2nd Saturday of each month. This month features The Tappalachian Stringband. Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Don't forget Chili & a Bun at the Seniors Hall for a pre-show dinner. • Local Election Voting Day - Oct. 20. 8am 8pm. Sunnybrae Hall, 3595 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd. • Halloween Family Fiesta -Tappen-Sunnybrae Fire Hall, October 31, 7pm-9pm. BBQ, candy, games & hot drinks. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Tappen-Sunnybrae Firehall. • Carlin Hall Coffeehouse - Sat. Nov 3rd, 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Refreshments avail. WHITE LAKE • All Candidates Forum - Tuesday October 16, 6:30pm White Lake Hall. • Electric Blues - Open Mic Jam - Thurs. Oct 25, 7 to 10pm at White Lake Community Hall

(lower level). Open to any styles. • Halloween Dance & Costume Party - Oct. 27, 8pm White Lake Community Hall. Hall fundraiser. Adults only. Bring appy and your own beverage. Prizes, 50/50 draw. Tickets and FMI 250.835.4835 • White Lake Haunted House Festivities and Fireworks- Wed. Oct. 31, 6pm at the White Lake Fire Department. Frightening characters, ghosts, ghouls, and fun entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks at 7:30 pm • White Lake Holiday Market - Sat. Nov 3. 10am to 3pm at White Lake Community Hall. Featuring local handcrafted goods and products. CHASE • Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Oct.14. 9 to 11am. Pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee/tea, juice and lots of friendly smiles. Hope to see you there. Proceeds go to operating volunteer run Chase Curling Club. • Chase & District Fish & Game Trap & Skeet Practice - Sunday Oct.14. 724 Turtle Valley Rd. Starts at 10 am. Bring your own lunch. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Rifle range is closed during this time. Contact Helen Dalin at 250-679-8019 for more information. NORTH SHUSWAP . Salute to the Sockeye Festival at Tsútswecw (Roderick Haig-Brown) Provincial Park runs daily from Sep 28 – Oct 21, 8am – 4pm daily. www.salmonsociety.com •Hands Only CPR and AED - World Restart a Heart Day, Oct 16 at Lakeview Community Centre. Two training sessions: 10:15 and 11:00 am (drop-ins welcome) FMI Susan Murray 250 3192479 or cp.chase@bcehs.ca •Halloween Party - Scotch Creek Fire Hall, Sat. Oct. 27, 6-8pm. Games, prizes, tricks and treats, “Bubble Wonders” at 6:30 pm, fireworks at 8 pm. For more events around the North Shuswap check go to www.kicker.ca SALMON ARM •Advance Voting - for all electoral areas. Wednesday, Oct.17, 8am to 8pm, CSRD Office 555 Harbourfront Drive NE. •Annual Community Meeting – Shuswap Community Foundation, Tuesday October 16. 5:30 pm. The Nexus at First 450 Okanagan Ave E •Gun Show & Sale - Salmon Arm Fish & Game Club. Oct 13 (9-5pm), Oct.14 (9 -3pm). Salmon Arm Recreation Centre, 2550-9th Ave. NE. OTHER AREAS • Chase Farmer’s Market- Fridays until Oct. 26 from 10am to 2pm beside the Safety Mart parking lot. • Enderby Old Time Dance Club - First Friday of each month. 7pm at the Enderby Drill Hall. Nov. 2nd is Western Theme. Dec. 7 is Christmas theme.

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To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre dancers) & 7:30 to 9:30 (mainstream dancing) in Chase, BC email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Nancy Alison 250-803-9096 Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Badminton - Wed. 7 to 9pm at Sorrento Elemen- • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage FYI Chris Emery at 250-675-2865. tary School. BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Mon: Line Dance (intermediate) 1-3pm, Carlin Hall • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, Sponge Ball 9-12pm 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time QuiltTo book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. Una St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. ers 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm. at Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca • Coffee House 1st Saturday - December-April, Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 7pm. Doors open at 6:45. • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1 • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Heights Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd -4pm Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall Thurs./mo. at 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details lower level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group call Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 (Gr. 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30Karen 250-515-3276 9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Cedar Heights Community Association Upstairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-5172316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) 8401 info@salmonarmtm.com www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Sorrento Drop in Society www.salmonarmtm.com • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 12:30pm at Duf1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / fers Den, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course. Ukulele Orchestra 7pm • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 675Reservations by Mon. Call 250-675-3661 • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling 4871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm 1:30 pm 675-4117 (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Socie- • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Laty. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, dies afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to Shutterbugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or vis(men)1pm 675-2829 Adult study 9:30am, Service 10:55am it http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Sorrento Lions Club Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of October) Eagle Bay Community Hall (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:45pm at Sorren4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca composing music) create outdoors in the forest, to Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Conwelcome anyone interested in learning more • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// about the Lions to join us. We are always look• Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ ing for new members. FMI Trudy Grigg, sorren• Fitness Tues & Thur 9 to 10:20am 675-5098 tolionsclub@yahoo.ca • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 • Garden Club - 1st Thur.10am, 675-3884 Sunnybrae Community Hall am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch 250-675-2574 • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 Blind Bay Memorial Hall • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm. blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Community Hall & Reedman Gallery. Sunnybrae Seniors Hall • Fireside Knitters - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am - noon. Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Come join by the fireplace. 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