South Shuswap Scoop August 2019

August 2019

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By Michael Shapcott most every day, there’s a bounty of sunImagine that: clean, green and free shine waiting to be converted into clean, energy pouring abundantly out of the efficient energy. Many smart people and sky! That’s the promise of solar energy, business are considering solar energy. and that promise is a reality at the SorThe Sorrento Centre decided to take rento Centre, the retreat and conference leadership and encourage others to grab centre in the South Shuswap. the abundant energy from the sun. At a Phase one of the solar project is com- time when human-induced climate plete, with 19 sochange is a major lar panels humpriority, there are ming away. Phase immediate and practwo has been tical steps that even launched, to add small and mediumanother 32 panels sized operations can plus an electric take. vehicle charging In the fall of station.

2018, solar energy The new solar consultant Michael panels on the roof Mehta spotted the of Spes Bona, the Centre’s great solar Sorrento Centre’s potential. A big iconic administrachallenge was raistion building, are ing money. The Sorone big reason rento Centre is a non Drone shot-caption- Spes Bona Phase one solar -profit that keeps its why the Centre panel installation complete. Photos credit to has been accepted rates affordable so Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre into the global Bithat as many people osphere initiative of the Responsible as possible can enjoy its events and acTourism Institute, an international initia- tivities. The response was quick and tive to promote social and environmental generous! A total of 21 individuals plus sustainability.

SASCU Credit Union had offered the The Sorrento Centre sits in one of the (Continued on page 3) sunniest spots in British Columbia. Al-

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cash required for the first 19 panels. room for another 32 panels on the Electrical contractor Amber roof. That will boost annual producCachelin raised the 19 panels, contion by 9,500 kWh / year. It will alnected the micro-inverters and atlow the Centre to add an eco-friendly tached everything to a smart meter.

EV charging station to power electric On May 1, 2019, BC Hydro gave its vehicles – a first in Sorrento. approval to connect the panels into Fundraising for phase two is unthe grid, and the array was operation- derway. Donors will receive a tax real! ceipt and can give on-line at CanaThe early results are spectacular: daHelps - Sorrento Centre: https:// In May, 805.98 kWh of clean, green www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/ energy was generated. In fact, there m/39077/donation was negative net consumption on 10 Or call the Sorrento Centre at days – which means energy from the 1.866.694.2409 (toll-free) to arrange sun was flowing back into the grid for a transfer, credit card payment or others to use. cheque.

The SorrenTwo practical to Centre’s BC tips for those Hydro bill for considering solar May showed a energy: 62% decrease First, engage in daily average a professional inflow electricisolar consultant. ty over the preThere are many vious year. In types of panels, May of 2018, mounting systhe Sorrento tems and elecElectrician Amber Cachelin works from a lift during the installation of solar panels for Centre paid tronics. A profesPhase One $242 for elecsional will ensure tricity for its adthe panels are ministration building. During the mounted at the optimal angle, and same month in 2019, the cost was will guide building owners on all the $16.46. options.

Good for the earth to reduce the Second, make sure to estimate anCentre’s carbon footprint, good for nual electric consumption. BC Hydro the neighbours who doesn’t buy solar energy from small were able to receive arrays. The Sorrento Centre gets a 386 kWh of energy credit for energy sent into the grid, sent from the Spes but there is no advantage to generate Bona solar panels more energy than is consumed annuand good for the Sor- ally by the home or business. rento Centre finanMichael Shapcott is Execcial accounts that utive Director of the SorElectrician Amber are showing big rento Centre Retreat and Cachelin brought her knowledge of savings.

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)

Cell: 250-517-0810

The Benefits of a Community Park The Area C Parks Plan was developed after a substantial community consultation process that involved 2 online surveys, sounding boards at all Area C parks, stakeholder and First Nations meetings, 200 randomized telephone surveys and 6 public open houses under the watchful eye of the Area C Parks Commission. The Plan notes that development of a community park in Blind Bay is a top priority, and states, “Blind Bay has a need for more parkland and improved amenities for children, youth, families and seniors alike. The existing parkland is small and fragmented and there is not an outdoor space that can accommodate community gatherings and events.”

Following approval of the Parks Plan, an appropriate process involving all due diligence recommended Centennial Field as that park site because it is centrally located, adjoins the lake providing a great park setting, is flat, and is easily accessed by car or foot. No other property could offer these features as attested by the fact that the assessor could not find any good comparable properties.

With this in mind, let’s take a look at the well-established benefits to be derived from a community park. A simple Google search on this topic reveals an extensive list of benefits from community parks, including benefits to health, the local economy, real estate values, the environment, community vibrancy, social and cultural benefits.

It has been documented that active park users have higher perceived health status, fewer visits to the doctor, lower systolic blood pressure with extended park stays, decreased body mass index and lower cortisol levels. Studies show that even a few minutes in a park can significantly reduce stress levels.

The presence of a park also encourages people to be more physically active, and that in turn, has well-known benefits to health and longevity. Park playgrounds provide multisensory experiences that aid in childhood skills and social development. And parks provide opportunities for parents and children to bond in a physical way that TV’s or cell phones cannot.

There is a broad list of economic benefits associated with community parks. Numerous studies show that the presence of a community park increases local real estate values from 5% to 20% over time. So, if we’re talking about a $400,000 local home, a conservative estimate is that the property value will appreciate by $20,000 or more simply due to the presence of a community park. Accordingly, noted experts like John Crompton have stated that investments in community parks more than pay for themselves as the effects of increased real estate values and increased community attractiveness to prospective purchasers are factored in.

Parks, trails and playgrounds are among the top 5 most important community amenities affecting peoples’ decisions to relocate. With community events like Canada Day and Music in the Bay occurring on Centennial Field, we see local businesses thriving both on-site and within the community at-large.

As crowds are attracted to an event, we see more tourismrelated expenditures benefitting the local economy, and we see more people attracted to the South Shuswap as a place to live and enjoy life. The National Parks Service noted that a $1 investment in a national park produces more than $10 in value to the local economy.

A 2017 study showed that parks and greenways play an important role in reducing rates of violent, disorderly and property crime providing further economic and social benefits among others.

From an environmental perspective, parks protect and conserve biodiversity. They play a role in keeping the air and water clean and in counteracting the effects of pollution and other climate change impacts.

As stated by a noted authority, “Parks are a tangible reflection of the quality of life in a community. Parks and recreation services are often cited as one of the most important factors in surveys of how liveable communities are. Parks have a value to a community that transcend the amount of dollars invested or the revenues gained from fees. Parks provide a sense of public pride and cohesion to every community.”

It’s my sincere belief that the purchase of Centennial Field for the purposes of establishing a community park will significantly enhance our quality of life, physical well-being, sense of community, and local economy in so many ways as to be invaluable and irreplaceable. The crowds we see at Canada Day (Continued on page 5)

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and Music on the Bay attest to this, and these undeniable benefits will last for generations to come if this land is preserved as a community park.

In recognition of the many benefits a community park can provide to an area, Jack and Terry Barker wisely declined a written offer from a group wishing to build higher density residences on Centennial Field. They sold this property to the CSRD for a significantly lower price with the written condition that this land remain as parkland in perpetuity.

If the purchase of Centennial Field is finally approved, the plan is to embark on another full community consultation process to gather input regarding the development of this property. The scope of this consultation process will

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include the development of the waterfront land across Blind Bay Road and in front of Centennial Field; so, consider the opportunities to do something very special from Sandy Beach to the foot of Centennial Drive on the lake side.

We expect that much, if not all of the costs for the parkland development will come from various grants available for this purpose.

The consultation process will be another opportunity for you to provide your ideas and suggestions as to the park amenities you would like to see and use. With further improvements and amenities added to this property, the return on investment to this community is going to be multiplied many-fold. In my opinion, the benefits to this community far outweigh the costs.

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CSRD Directors Support Increases to the Maximum Sizes For Docks On Shuswap-Area Lakes Media Release The maximum size for docks on a number of ShuswapDiscussion among Directors at the Board table led to an area lakes, including Shuswap, Mara and White Lakes, is set to change after further consideration by Columbia Shuswap Re- amendment to further increase the dock size to 33.45 square metres (360 square feet) to assist the construction industry, gional District (CSRD) Directors at the Thursday, July 18 which often works with imperial measurements.

Board meeting.

As part of the planned changes to the bylaw, minor increasPreviously, the CSRD’s Lakes Zoning Bylaw set the sures were also made to the width of a dock and the width of face area of a dock at 24 square metres, not including the walkways used to access it. walkway, which is not limited in length.

Upon final bylaw approval, docks in the Foreshore Park CSRD staff had initially recommended this bylaw be Zone, which would include CSRD parks, will be allowed to be changed so residential docks would be limited to 30 square a maximum of 40 square metres. metres. Following public consultaThe Board approved third reading of Lakes tion, which included a survey filled Zoning Amendment Bylaw 900-25 with the out by more than 300 people and amendment and it will now be sent to the Minpublic hearing, as well as sampling of istry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the average dock sizes in the area, statutory approval before returning to the staff recommended adding an addiBoard for final adoption. More information on tional two square metres to the maxithis bylaw is available on the CSRD’s website, mum allowable dock size. This www.csrd.bc.ca, at the Current Planning page. would have increased the maximum surface area of docks to 32 square CSRD Photo metres.

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Client Focused Service at Copperline Mechanical Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop

By Barbra Fairclough Copperline Mechanical will surprise you with their client focused service. The folks at Copperline specialize in quality, reliable and affordable solutions. From minor leaks to new installations they can take care of virtually all of your plumbing and heating needs.

Shaun and Cheryl Matte are partners in life and in business and are happy to make the Shuswap their home. Years ago, they moved to Salmon Arm because they knew it was the community they wanted to raise their family. They liked the small town life and proximity to friends and family in Alberta and at the Coast.

Shaun has been working for 27 years in various pipe trades. While in high school Shaun began working with his uncle who mentored him and encouraged him to become a pipefitter. In the late nineties Shaun moved to Alberta and began working in the oil sands. While he was there, he worked and received his steam fitter red seal certification. As a young apprentice Shaun gained invaluable experience working on industrial and commercial worksites.

Shaun confirms that hydronic heating

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systems are their strength. Hydronic systems have a boiler which circulates water throughout your home or building. Hydronic systems can be used to heat or cool and this method is how radiant floor heat systems work or how your heated towel racks are warmed. Hydronic heating is cost effective and a very efficient form of temperature control.

To support their work in hydronic systems Copperline Mechanical is certified as an installer with Navien, Viessman, and Rinnai which are companies specializing in tankless water heaters, and boilers. Shaun says that by certifying with these suppliers he understands

his products better and it give his company priority with his suppliers which ensures Copperline customers get the best possible quality for the work or service that is completed.

Shaun is also currently red seal certified as a Plumber Gasfitter and Steamfitter- Pipefitter.

Copperline is sought out for their work in hydronic heating but it isn’t all they do. You can call Copperline to handle just about every kind of plumbing need. Back flow testing, sump pumps, steam fitting, drain and pipe repair, new construction or renovations are all a part of the full compliment of services that are offered. Copperline does commercial and residential work, both new construction as well as renovations. Copperline also does repiping projects.

Re-piping is something that is common. Old polybutylene gets replaced with new pipe that has a longer life and less inclined to leak unexpectedly.

Copperline shows their interest in the community by being a sponsor for the Selkirk Swim Club Regional Meet and helps with fundraising for the team as well.

Cheryl has a full time job and when she is not at work, she is busy as a mom and helping with the business in myriad ways to help make all the details come together. Shaun says, “We strive to do (Continued on page 7)

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Another retro fit - Electric Allied Engineering boiler hydronic heating system with heating for in slab heat and indirect water tank for domestic hot water production (Continued from page 6)

quality work. When we come to do a job, we aim to do the best job possible.

Customers can count on us to do a quality job every job.”

When a client calls, Shaun talks with the customer to get an idea of what their needs are, and a site visit is booked.

Shaun say “I believe in what I do and believe in my products. Some customers want to start over, and some want to repair and maintain. The process is client driven and I try to steer the customers to make the best decision for their needs.”

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Newsome Creek Stakeholders Identify Funding - Excerpt Newsome Creek Newsletter -

Halls – Deputy Minister, Emergency

By Barbra Fairclough Management BC, Mike Farnworth – MinAfter a number of attempts, Coister of Public Safety & Solicitor General. lumbia Shuswap Regional District The meeting was a major step for ( CSRD) secured a meeting with Solicitor Newsome Creek Watershed Action Group General Mike Farnworth for June 13. In anticipation of the meeting Deputy Minis- (NCWAG), that has been working with ter Lori Halls attended the site in Sorrento Director Demenok and the CSRD for the to get a firsthand look at the creek and ra- past nine months attempting to meet with vine. Area C Director Paul Demenok and officials from the provincial government.

CSRD Team Leader, Protective Services Derek Sutherland showed Ms. Halls around. Director Demenok stated she seemed genuinely moved by what she saw.

On June 13, 2019, representatives from the CSRD met with Solicitor General Farnworth to discuss solutions for damages to Newsome Creek.

Director Demenok stated the meeting was constructive and both parties March 2019 Mature Cedar falls into ravine on showed a strong interest in working Newsome Creek. Photo credit: Mark Hemmingson collaboratively.

Present at the meeting, which was Possible Funding Sources held in Vancouver were Rhona Martin – Director Demenok stated discussion CSDR Chair and Area E Director, with Minister Farnworth, and Deputy Charles Hamilton – CSRD Chief Admin- Minister Halls focused on a range of istrative Officer, Paul Demenok – CSRD funding sources. The list of potential Area C Director, Gary MacIsaac – Execu- grants was quickly exhausted due to critetive Director – Union of BC Municipali- ria and closing dates. However, Minister ties, Greg Kyllo – Shuswap MLA, Lori Farnworth identified the National Disaster

and Mitigation Fund, which is a federal program managed through Infrastructure Canada.

An increasing number of Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast have experienced significant weatherrelated events and disasters triggered by natural hazards such as floods, wildland fires and droughts. These events are growing in frequency as a result of climate change and pose serious threats to communities and infrastructure. Infrastructure failures from natural hazards can result in threats to health and safety, interruptions in essential services, significant disruptions in economic activity, and high costs for recovery and replacement.

-Infrastructure Canada The Newsome Creek Watershed fits well with this fund. Problems began with a wildland fire. The community has experienced damage to both the water system and the roads, and there is considerable threat to public safety.

The advantage of this fund is its potential for partnership funding between the provincial and the federal governments. The entry level, or the minimum (Continued on page 9)

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amount of work to fund, is $20 million, which could include; ♦ a bridge at Highway 1 ♦ mitigation work in the residential area below Highway 1 ♦ culverts from the lake up through Notch Hill ♦ mitigation work in the Notch Hill area Notch Hill So far most of the attention has been on the immediate danger to homes and public safety in the residential area below Highway 1. However, residents on Notch Hill have also been directly affected. In May 2011 a home was almost washed away when heavy rains burst the creek banks and flooded properties. Farmland has

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been eroded, culverts have been clogged, and roads have been washing out since then.

The studies done to this point have not included Notch Hill, but a report is needed for this area, too.

NCWAG has always maintained this issue includes the entire watershed, especially the area where the problem originates.

Next Steps CSRD is putting together its information package for the funding application, and MoTI is doing the same, including the cost of a bridge at Highway 1. The province will do the grant application, submitting it to the federal government program For information or updates visit www.Newsomecreek.ca .

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CSRD Release Interior Health has advised the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that the most recent water tests are showing acceptable levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water off Sunnybrae Beach.

The swimming advisory, which was put in place Wednesday, July 31, was lifted effective Tuesday, Aug. 6.

For the safety of the public, the water at Sunnybrae Beach is routinely tested on a weekly basis.

The beach was not closed, however, Interior Health advised that due to the elevated water sample results, the public should be made aware of the increased risk of swimming at Sunnybrae Beach and swimming was not recommended. Young children, for example, tend to ingest a lot of water when they are at the beach, so they are at higher risk.

Interior Health reports there can be a number of reasons for elevated levels

including wildlife, such as geese, causing an increase in bacteria levels. The weather can play a factor, with heavy rains washing contaminants off the shore and into the water.

This advisory was only in place for the Sunnybrae Beach area and did not affect the CSRD's Sandy Beach or Pebble Beach in Blind Bay. The CSRD extends its thanks to residents and visitors for their patience during the temporary swim advisory.

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How FireSmart Are You? White Lake Fire Department

Submitted by Alan Cook On the weekend of June 23/24 forty three volunteer firefighters from most of the fire departments in the CSRD, attended a FireSmart workshop. The object of the workshop was to train the firefighters to become familiar with urban/wildfire interface situations and ways to mitigate or reduce losses in the event of a wildfire. The impact of wildfire is devastating and long term, it does not recognise jurisdictional or political boundaries and life dreams can be reduced to ashes.

This is the very harsh reality of the area in which we live, the Wildland-Urban Interface that surrounds us is beauty that no one can deny, it is why we live here.

The Local FireSmart Representatives (LFRs) are local people who are supporters of our communities and that goes without saying as they are all Volunteer Firefighters which in itself is testament to their ability to know and help, and they want to help you.

Risk assessments of properties by the LFRs are carried out at no charge to the property owner or the assessment can be done by the owner using the Homeowners Manual which is available from any LFR. Should you want to have your property assessed, an application should be made online to the CSRD at: csrd.bc.ca/services/fireprotection/firesmart They, in turn, will dis-

patch one or two LFRs to carry out the assessment.

A presentation of the FireSmart program will be held at the White Lake Community Hall on August 14 at 7pm. LFRs will be in attendance to answer any questions. This event is open to all residents of the South Shuswap and surrounding area and I hope you will attend as this program is beneficial to all. The threat is real, but there are ways to reduce that threat and it can help to avoid losing the biggest investment you may have ever made. Just cast your mind back to the devastating fires in Slave Lake and Fort McMurray.

We in the Shuswap area are not immune to the same devastation should it occur here whether it is caused by nature or by human ineptitude. The CSRD fire departments are for structural fires, but of course they will do whatever is necessary until the forestry experts arrive.

You must remember that at least 50% of structure fires are caused by embers from a wildfire, so it is very important that the area around your house is free of combustible material and areas that can trap embers.

I could go on, but it is sometimes difficult to convince people of the danger and risk. As a Volunteer Firefighter in this area I still find it difficult to see someone losing everything they own to a fire, but there are ways to avoid it and the FireSmart program can help.

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Sorrento Food Bank Nourishing the Community Since 2006

By Barbra Fairclough Prior to the doors opening for the current Sorrento Food Bank (SFB) in 2006, there had been many years of loving work and dedication by innumerable people dedicated to fulfilling the food needs of South Shuswap residents.

Sorrento area churches such as River of Life Church, St. Mary’s AnglicanUnited Church, Church of Our Lady of the Lake, and the Evangelical Free Church all have long histories of their congregations providing food security to local families. Congregations would regularly bring food and assemble hampers for folks who had a need. Many individuals simply stepped in to meet the various needs over time.

When the doors opened, it offered an 8 x10 space for the preparation of food hampers and some food storage. Small

and humble, this location proved to be a great service which continued to grow over time. It soon became apparent that the food bank would benefit greatly by having a paid manager. Through much leg work and commitment by volunteers, grant funds were sought and after being open for a year, they qualified for BC Gaming funds. With the assistance of these grant funds, the food bank has been open to the public one day per week throughout the year with a manager to oversee its operations.

With funds awarded through a Food Bank BC Perishable Food Refrigeration Grant this last year, two commercial freezers, one cooler, three stainless steel food prep tables, two stainless steel carts and plastic food storage totes were all purchased and installed.

Tina Hysop, Food Bank Manager for the last ten or so years says support for the food bank comes from many in the community. Individuals, non-profits, businesses, churches, and events in the area all contribute in so many ways.

Hysop says. “We

wouldn’t exist as a food bank without it.”

If you have a food need or know someone who does, call the food bank by the 3rd of the month. This allows for hampers to be prepared which are available once per month on the Wednesday closest to the middle of the month.

Hysop explains that emergency hampers are available as well, made up on a need by need basis.

Two and four person hampers can serve households of different sizes. During Christmas time, turkeys and gifts are donated and Christmas hampers are made with the good will of the season.

Volunteers try to make it a bit special for clients.

In Canada during 2019, 638 food banks shared 24,979,459 lbs of food for the value of $64,946, 593. In BC, 100 food banks shared 3,726,989 lbs. of food for a value of $9,690,172. (Food Banks Canada 2019 report) The food bank is run by a board of volunteer members and directors and follows the code of ethics of both the Canadian and British Columbia Food Bank Associations. Sorrento Food Bank nourishes approximately 20 families or individuals each month.

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aged to stop by during open hours and speak with Tina.

The SFB is at 2804 Arnheim Road in Sorrento. You can also leave a message and it will be returned on Wednesday during open hours.

The SFB website has a list of recommended donations and other information.

The food bank accepts cash, non-perishable goods, and there is a receptacle for refundables. How about that Canadian Tire money that you have collected? The food bank accepts this too.

There are so many ways

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you can assist. The need for food is continuous. September is no exception. When you are getting back to fall routines remember the food bank in your donations.

Even the smallest donation can make a difference.

“We understand that it can be difficult to ask for help. At the Sorrento Food Bank, we work to create a positive, safe and welcoming environment to make it easier to access food should you require assistance.” Sorrento Food Bank For more information, call 250 256 FOOD(3663) www.Sorrentofoodbank.ca

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CSRD Advances Alternative Approval Process For Proposed Centennial Field Purchase Media Release Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Directors voted unanimously to use the Alternative Approval Process as the method of obtaining elector assent for the borrowing of $1.77 million for the purchase of Centennial Field.

The Alternative Approval Process would authorize the borrowing of fund for the purchase unless at least 671 valid electors, which equates to 10 per cent of the eligible voters of Electoral Area C, submit forms declaring their opposition. The deadline for submission of these forms has been set at 4 PM, Wednesday, October 2, 2019. The process will be initiated in midAugust, once approval has been received from the Inspector of Municipalities.

The Alternative Approval Process, where voters submit objections directly to the CSRD, is a much more cost-effective way of obtaining elector consent when compared to the costs of conducting a fullscale referendum.

The negotiated purchase price for the

9.5-acre parcel of land in Blind Bay is $2.75 million. The Alternative Approval Process is a method of obtaining voter consent to borrow $1.77 million for the purchase, with the remaining funds being drawn from the Electoral Area C Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund.

If successful, the purchase would equate to a payment of approximately $48 per year for the average residential property in Electoral Area C based on a 25-year loan amortization.

What Board Directors didn’t agree on, however, was a recommendation to create a new policy allowing Alternative Approval Process Elector Response Forms to be delivered to the CSRD via email.

Currently, elector response forms for the petition process must be either mailed or hand-delivered to the CSRD office before the deadline to be considered valid.

To make the process more accessible to the public, CSRD staff recommended the Board allow the forms to be delivered using email, in addition to the mail or hand-

delivered options. The policy specified that electors would still have to fill out the same form, but could scan or take a photo of the document and email it to the CSRD. “There is a view that the Alternative Approval Process is a less than transparent means of obtaining elector assent,” said Charles Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer. “This policy counters some of the sentiments that already exist in the community that this is an attempt to circumvent a referendum.”

The Directors who voted against the inclusion of the email option expressed concerns about the possibility of electronic submissions making it easier for tampering or fraud, as well as potential difficulties in dealing with the technology.

Directors David Brooks-Hill and Rene Talbot, however, voted to support the inclusion of email as a method of delivering the forms to the CSRD. “I hear from people that it’s hard to do, (Continued on page 15)

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that it’s too inconvenient to go to Salmon Arm. To me, anything that makes it easier for people is a bonus,” Talbot told the Board.

At the Board meeting, Directors also authorized spending up to $25,000 from the Electoral Area Feasibility Study Fund to cover advertising and legal costs associated with the purchase.

The bylaws will now be submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities for authorization to proceed with an Alternative Approval Process in Electoral Area C, which can take up to six weeks. At that time, more information will be communicated to residents through newspaper advertising and the CSRD’s website and social media channels.

CSRD Not Advancing Curbside Collection in Electoral Area C Media Release The message from the public was clear.

The concept of a mandatory Curbside Waste Collection and Recycling Program was not supported by most of the residents who shared their views with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD).

CSRD Directors accepted the results of the four-month public outreach program at the July 18 Regular Board Meeting, and the majority of Directors voted to reject the implementation of the proposed service at this time.

City of Salmon Arm Municipal Directors Chad Eliason and Kevin Flynn, however, voted against abandoning the Curbside Collection proposal, noting the positive effects curbside collection programs have had in Salmon Arm. A number of CSRD Directors expressed disappointment with the outcome, with Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok pointing to CSRD research which showed that up to 80 per cent of the waste being collected at the Skimikin and Scotch Creek Transfer stations was recyclable or compostable.

“There is certainly a lot more that can be done to be better stewards of our environment,” he notes, suggesting more public education is needed, as well as the investigating the potential to work with private-sector operators on developing en-

hanced options for area residents.

More than 950 residents completed surveys and 188 residents attended open houses on the topic of curbside collection, which also generated a significant number of community comments and suggestions from citizens. The primary finding was that mandatory curbside service was not supported by approximately 65 per cent of respondents. Many respondents also indicated they are happy with the current depot recycling program offered by the CSRD. “We appreciate all of the feedback received from this process carried out to fulfill an objective of the 2015 Solid Waste Management Plan. The CSRD will use the information gathered to help shape future waste reduction programs for Electoral Area C,” notes Ben Van Nostrand, Team Leader Environmental Health.

The CSRD will continue its aim of reducing waste going into the landfill and hope to include some of the suggestions gathered from the public open houses.

Electoral Area C residents told CSRD staff that they would like to see a focus on enforcement to penalize residents that are mixing recycling in with their garbage. It was suggested the CSRD could fine violators or charge higher waste disposal rates for residents who mix recyclable

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Funding and Community Consultation for South Shuswap Highway Improvements

By Barbra Fairclough July 3rd the Honorable Bernadette Jordan, Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development announced funding for six important projects to improve the provincial and national highway systems in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Of the total funding announcement $82.1 million is committed for the development of Hwy 1 between Ford Road and Tappen Valley Road west of Salmon Arm in the Electoral Area C of the South Shuswap.

A total of 4.2km of this stretch of highway will be upgraded from two lanes to four. A new frontage road system will be constructed for easier access to the communities on both sides of the highway and the aging Tappen Bridge will be replaced.

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and Infrastructure(MoTi) says upgrading Highway 1 to the Alberta border is a priority and is supported by Budget 2019, with $648-million committed over the next 3 years. This includes the recently announced $121-million Quartz Creek Bridge replacement and four-laning near Golden, and $224million Bruhn Bridge replacement and four-laning project in Sicamous.

The Provincial Government is working through normal processes to secure provincial funding for a number of projects, including Ford Road to Tappen.

Construction is ongoing near Golden, and work has recently begun on Illecillewaet east of Revelstoke. Other projects are in various stages of design and consultation, and staff will continue to work closely with local communities and Indigenous communities.

MoTi staff have been in consultation with local first nations and the broader community regarding both Tappen and Balmoral Hwy improvements.

MoTi says they appreciate the input received from people to improve safety at the intersection of Highway 1 and Balmoral Road.

Ministry staff are reviewing the information, which will help determine the preferred design option.

Work is expected to begin this fall, and more information will be made available in the coming weeks.

Seasonal residents and frequent drivers between BC and Alberta can find information on the status of current projects at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ transportation/transportationinfrastructure/projects

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By Peter O’Brien EBFD had a couple of call outs last month involving a large bonfire and a reported gas leak. Please remember it is your responsibility to know the current fire ban situation and today's showery weather does not make it ok to light the huge pile of brush and debris you want to burn!

Since June 12th, the only open fire allowed is a campfire which by definition is 1/2 meter high and 1/2 meter diameter (19" x 19"). Burn barrels are also banned. These restrictions are in place until Oct. 15 unless advised otherwise and if the weather dries up we expect a total ban on campfires will be announced. It is unusual at this time of year to be able to have a campfire which speaks to the more moderate temperatures and some rain that we have experi-

enced this summer. Contravention of these restrictions can result in a fine of $1150 per person at the scene of an illegal fire. Fireworks are not allowed in all of Area C, including Eagle Bay without a permit issued by CSRD. The fine for using fireworks is $200.

Our Annual Open House is being held on Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 2 pm. Come by the fire hall and meet the members, see the equipment and learn about the FireSmart Program. We will have a barbecue by donation and lots of information to pass along.

We want to recognise the service of our longest serving Fire Fighter in Eagle Bay. Jean Storey has been with EBFD for 28 years and joined when the Department was first started in 1991. Jean and her husband Gary are moving to Salmon Arm and she will be leaving us at the end of July. We thank Jean for all of her time and work with EBFD and wish her and Gary every good wish in their future. Jean will be at our Open House on August 10th - come by and wish her well.

We are looking to add some members to our team. We welcome anyone interested in joining us to contact us at 250517-0429. We will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our facility. Practice is every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for 2 hours. All equipment and training is provided. You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and Fire Department information on our Facebook page. You can find us under Eagle Bay Fire Department.

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Another Stellar Summer of Music Arts Council for the South Shuswap

Submitted by Karen Brown Music in the Bay, the Arts Council’s annual summer concert series, has seen record numbers of people attending in 2019. Despite the unsettled weather in July, the attendance as most of last month’s concerts far exceeded the July concerts of 2018, with an average of 400 attending each week. The July crowds enjoyed the sounds of MBira Renaissance Band, Shawn Lightfoot Band, Kutapira and The Lion The Bear The Fox. Music enthusiasts appreciated the highly talented band members and the different styles of music presented.

August’s calendar of music features Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne August 8th, Tonye Aganaba August 15th, Judy Brown Band August 22nd and Cannery Row finishing off the series on August 29th. Full food service is now available on the Centennial Field each night. Music begins at 6:30 pm weekly.

Although this is a free music series event, donations from audience members are what keep the music series going year after year. The Arts Council thanks you in advance for your support!

FACES Arts Programs Commence in September Schedules for dance, visual art and music lessons are now

out for Fall 2019. Children from the age of 3 can can access lessons in ballet, contemporary/lyrical, acro and jazz or tap. Due to grants received from the BC Arts Council, CSRD and BC Gaming, tuition is subsidized to allow for all families to take advantage of this community artsbased program. Classes start at just $229 for the year.

As well, private music instruction is available through FACES. Three teachers offer instruction in voice, piano, flute, guitar, ukulele, banjo, cello, saxophone, trumpet and trombone on various days of the week. Private music lessons are set at $24 per half hour.

The South Shuswap Children’s Choir will return this year! For $199 for the year, children aged 9 to 13 will be welcome to join the weekly choir. No auditions are necessary.

Visual arts will also be offered through a series of classes in pottery, painting, sketching/drawing, fibre arts and more. Through a successful collaboration with two highly talented artists, we are able to bring great art instruction to the community.

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South Shuswap Health Services Society ideas and good suggestions contributed towards the betterBy Sandra Reutlinger The summer sky seemed to hold the sun hostage as the ment of our community. heat waves washed upon yet another day. The cooling waters We are thankful for the support and very grateful that at of the Shuswap called to all who had ears to hear and a heart the meeting, Hans Schmidt from the Sorrento Lions club preto splash in the momentary relief of lake waters both shallow sented the SSHSS with a cheque for $1,000. This money will and deep. The Dog Days of summer might make us want to be used in the ongoing efforts to bring Health Care closer to sit back and relax with some hope that time will stand still home in the South Shuswap. Towards this end, we have been and yet all roads lead to Rome and they weren't built in a day. working hard towards securing a physician and other health Meaning, there are a lot of people who are care providers to work out of our office on a working behind the scenes to strengthen regular basis so stay tuned for more inforand expand the foundations of health care mation to come. close to home here in the Shuswap. It We have also increased mobile lab and ECG was Helen Keller who said, "alone, we can services to twice weekly, every Tuesday and do little; together, we can do so Thursday from 8am -2pm All you will need much." We are fortunate to be in a comis your physicians requisition and your medimunity where people work together tocal card. There is no charge for this service. wards common goals for the greater Foot Care is now offered every 2 weeks by a good. We are made up of young, growing LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): August 14, families right through to aging sen28, Sept 11,25. iors. During the South Shuswap Health Cost is $30. Call 250-675-3661 to book Services Society's Annual General Meetyour appointment. ing in June, we met with community Immunization – Adult & Children 2nd Monmembers to do more than business. There Sorrento Lion's Club’s president Hans (Continued on page 21) was valuable discussion, well thought out Schmidt presented the SSHSS president Doug Brown) with a cheque for $1,000

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gram, Computer Literacy Classes, and more. Dates to be announced, so follow us on Facebook, pop by the office in the Blind Bay Country Market Mall on Tuesdays or Thursdays, call: 250 -675-3661 and check out our website: www.sshss.ca

The NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival Press Release Grab your lowbacked lawn chair and head on over to the 7th annual NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival at the Sorrento Centre located at 1159 Passchendaele Rd. The event takes Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno.png place on Saturday August 24th, 11am-9pm NimbleFingers is a family friendly music lovers’ festival with two stages showcasing an international lineup of stellar old-time and bluegrass acts from noon to 9pm. Bookended by two week-long music workshops, the festival draws upon the incredible talent of their world class faculty.

This year NimbleFingers is thrilled to welcome the perennial festival favourites, Foghorn Stringband, and as well the crackling bluegrass sounds of Boston’s Mile Twelve. Enjoy the high energy of Toronto’s Lonesome Ace Stringband, and the groovy Portland duo, The Horsenecks. World class mandolinist John Reischman will be performing with the modern guitar player and singer Eli West, and the NimbleFingers Music Experience! will again deliver a powerhouse set of classic bluegrass classics.

Annie Lou will be singing her heart out with her tender and touching songs and Toronto’s The Slocan Ramblers are back for another spin here in Sorrento. Sibling duo Kayla and Matt Hotte bring the classic country sound to the stage, and Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno will tear it up with some authentic old time tunes. Last but not least we welcome Sue Thompson and Don Share and Friends performing classic tunes from the Pacific Northwest, and Jenny Lester, a popular songbird from Vancouver Island often seen on the NimbleFingers stage.

Between sets be sure to check out our vendors. You’ll find stringed instruments and musical paraphernalia, vintage rec-

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Get your tickets online at www.nimblefingers.ca or in person at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. Advance tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 13 - 18). Gate prices are $40 for adults and $25 for youth.

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Arts, Culture & Recreation to Receive Support?

By Paul Demenok, Area C Director South Shuswap A new bylaw, currently undergoing the Alternative Approval Process in both the North and South Shuswap, is intended to provide funding to non-profit groups that support this community and its quality of life with arts, culture and recreational programming. At present, much of this funding is distributed annually from electoral area grant-in-aid programs.

To a large extent, the grant-in-aid budgets will be reduced going forward as this bylaw would reduce the need for recipients to make annual funding applications to the CSRD. The costs for this service will be split between Areas C and F, based on actual program enrollment numbers from each electoral area.

There are two non-profit groups that will primarily benefit initially, the Arts Council of the South Shuswap and the North and South Shuswap Community Resource Association (NSSCR). These two groups provide community programming that benefits thousands of people in our area.

NSSCR provides: • Preschool programs in Sorrento and Celista • South Shuswap Playgroup- a parented, drop-in playgroup • Playgroup in the Park-a summer get together in the SorrentoBlind Bay Park • Red Cross Summer Swimming Lessons-a huge program with hundreds of kids taking swimming lessons from 3 preschool groups up to Red Cross Level 10. These sessions oc-

cur at Sunnybrae Community Park, Pebble Beach and Scotch Creek Wharf Road Community Park.

• Tennis Lessons for children 7 and up • Parent-Child Mothergoose Program-an early learning program for children aged 0-5 years • Community Kitchens-provide various workshops on preparing and preserving healthy foods, meal planning, baking and using seasonal produce • Open Gym- a supervised drop-in program at North Shuswap, Sorrento and Carlin schools • Pajama Song and Story Time- a themed evening of songs, stories and snacks for 0-5 year-olds in the South Shuswap Library • Baby Talk- a series of free drop-in parenting classes for parents of children aged 0-18 months • Canadian Red Cross Babysitting and Home Alone Safety courses • Party in the Park • Sandbox for special events at Canada Day • Annual Family Harvest Dinner • Whatchamacallit Wednesday-Children’s STEM workshops.

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of the most popular programs in our area, enjoyed by thousands of people each year, and it deserves our support • Shuswap Culture Events Calendar-a website where you can find out about every special event occurring in the entire Shuswap region • FACES classes and workshops in dance, arts and musicwhich enrolls hundreds of children and youth in various programs after school and on weekends • Shuswap Artisan Market-which features the local artisan works for purchase in Sorrento. Since opening in 2017, over $178,000 has been generated and paid to local artisans from this market • Hopefully a Children’s Summer Theatre Program will be rejuvenated in the spring of 2020 • A variety of special events such as Dance camps, Small Hall Music Crawls, various recitals and performances at community halls, assistance with Indigenous Day, and granting workshops for non-profit associations.

All of the above services will result in an increase of property taxes of about $15.00 for the average residential property; however, your overall property taxes will not increase by this amount in 2020 as the grant-in-aid budget will be reduced to offset the decrease in grant applications from these two groups. The exact amount can’t be provided at this time. Both groups obtain a large majority of their funding from outside of

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the CSRD, but often the granting organizations do not cover any administrative costs. This new bylaw will facilitate that support thus providing these groups with more sustainable and reliable funding, and more opportunities to expand on their programming. Not counting adults, there are over 800 children directly involved with NSSCR and over 200 involved with Arts Council programs. It has been documented that participation in the NSSCR programs has resulted in kids doing much better in school. It should also be noted that many of these community programs are offered at no cost to participants.

Because of the demonstrated strong community support for these programs, and offsetting reductions in grant-in-aid costs, and in an effort to save taxpayers funds, the Alternative Approval Process is being used to obtain voter assent. Each time the AAP process is used in Area C alone, it saves taxpayers about $28,000, or about 1% of your annual CSRD tax bill. The AAP process has been used only twice in Area C over the past 6 years. It extends over 30 days while a referendum occurs on only one day, so this approach may be more convenient for many.

In summary, I believe these programs make a substantial contribution to our communities. There are very few groups providing programming for children in our area, and I think we should support their endeavours and help ensure their sustainability.

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New Shuswap Trails Ready to Explore Submitted by Shuswap Trail Alliance The Shuswap, British Columbia – Summer trail crews and stewards have been working hard in the Shuswap. And their labours are once again bearing fruit.

New trails have shown up in the South Canoe trail system east of Salmon Arm, and the new Rocky Road addition has been opened on the hillside east of the Village of Chase with much cheering from local trail champions.

“We’ve had a great trail crew this

season,” said Adrian Bostock, Project Manager with the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

“They’ve made the most of the lower fire hazard allowing us to finish up two of the seven new sections of trail we’re working with regional partners on this year.”

The Scatchard Mountain Rocky Road trail is a 1 km trail addition to the switchback trail that climbs above Chase on the East side of Highway 1. Park at Safety Mart in Chase and access the trails through the highway underpass on the

west side of the parking lot walking past the old cemetery to the trailhead on Foothills road.

The trail was first championed by local historian, David Lepsoe, who noted the original plan for the old Scatchard road included a remarkable hand built rock retaining wall which was abandoned before ever being used due to alignment problems. The wall now sits quietly hidden in the Douglas fir forests waiting to be discovered by hikers. Views over Chase creek and the village beckon higher up the Scatchard switchbacks before returning for a well-earned lunch in town. Watch for further interpretive signage to come acknowledging the significance of the area within Secwepemc territory, and be sure to stop into the Chase Museum and ask for the historic walking guide.

Further east, the new Southern Loop Trails in South Canoe add a long awaited loop linking three new sections of cross-country mountain bike trail making it possible to ride an extended 12 kilometer loop without using forestry roads. The trails were originally planned as part of a community led planning exercise under the banner of the South Canoe Trail Advisory.

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Technical trail specialists, from the Shuswap Trail Alliance demonstrate sustainable trail building practices at the new Rocky Road trail above Chase. The 1 km trail was just built this season by volunteers led by local trail champion, David Lepsoe, the Village of Chase, and the Shuswap Trail Alliance trail crew thanks to financial support from the Province of British Columbia through a grant from the BC Rural Dividend Program. The Village of Chase worked with Adams Lake, Neskonlith, and Little Shuswap Lake Bands to review and get the trail approved, which features an old rock wall built over 100 years ago. Watch for interpretive signage to come.

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The South Canoe Trail Advisory makes up a coalition of trail users and local residents working together with City and Provincial staff, foresters, and other leadership to help manage what has become one of the most well used four season recreational trail systems in the Shuswap. It has become a model case study in good relationships and collaboration between land managers, hikers, equestrian riders, mountain bikers, and winter Nordic trial users, as well as motorized recreation users of the forestry roads, foresters, fish and game interests, the new South Canoe Outdoor School, and local residents.

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to come later this season, as the Shuswap Trail Alliance trail crew and volunteer stewards continue to work on further additions at South Canoe, on the Larch Hills Traverse, at White Lake in the South Shuswap, and in the East Shuswap.

The 2019 trail projects were made possible through a combination of community funds and sponsorships raised during the annual Shuswap Trails Party and Fundraiser in February, and gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through a BC Rural Dividend Program grant.

For more information on Shuswap Trails visit www.shuswaptrails.com.

Staying Safe on the Water Submitted by Erin Vieira, SWC Program Manager It’s summer in the Shuswap! It’s time for boating, swimming and paddling.

The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is reminding everyone on the lakes and rivers to play safe and be prepared for every outing on the water.

“We promote seven tips for safety,” explains Erin Vieira, the SWC’s program manager. “The number one tip of course is to wear a lifejacket or PFD every time you go out on the water.

Nobody thinks an accident will happen to them – but they do happen, and when they do, having a lifejacket on buys you time to be rescued.”

There are fourteen lifejacket loaner stations around the Shuswap, equipped with child-sized lifejackets, that can be borrowed for free on first come, first-served honour system.

The lifejackets are provided by the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 106 Shuswap and several community sponsors.

“This has been a very successful program, the SWC is pleased to have supported two of the kiosks,” Vieira says.

The SWC also wants everyone to be informed about drowning prevention. “A lot of people don’t know that drowning is silent,” explains Vieira. “But a swimmer in distress can’t call out for help, they are putting all their energy into staying afloat.” According to a poll done by the Canadian Red Cross in 2013, half of all parents believe they can effectively supervise children by simply listening – not watching – for signs of trouble. “That’s a scary statistic,” adds Vieira. “Caregivers need to give their undivided attention to young or novice swimmers.

Don’t be distracted by your phone or a book. And, swimming with a buddy is always a better idea than swimming alone.”

The SWC’s other tips for staying on the water are to always have a sober skipper, watch for floating and partially submerged debris, use a spotter for tow sports, and to take all necessary steps to be fully prepared for an outing on the water, including having the appropriate safety equipment.

“There are a lot of apps out there that boaters can download that include safety equipment checklists. We encourage all the skippers in the Shuswap to do that,” Vieira says.

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First Responders

Heat Stroke Can Sneak Up

By Sandi Reutlinger "Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on me." There seemed to be more cloud cover than anything today as she worked in the garden pulling weeds and counting seeds. It wasn't blistering hot the way some summer days could be and so she continued to sing while she worked.

Time slipped by and as she lowered her self into her adirondack chair to sip a cold one she realized it was well past time for lunch. That’s when the dizziness hit her and she was thankful that she was sitting. With jumbled thoughts and a pounding head, she tried to remember if she had brought the phone outside with her or not.

Heat stroke can sneak up on a person quicker than one would think. When the South Shuswap First Responders arrived to attend to this call, they found their patient slumped on the ground with a concerned neighbour standing beside her. Offering patient care and comfort until the ambulance arrived, the Re-

sponders helped to cool her body temperature back down with shade and well placed ice packs.

Chatting away to help ease her concern, she remarked at how glad she was that her and her neighbours had all decided to put up reflective house signs making it easier for the First Responders to find the address. You too can order a green reflective house sign by calling: 250-675-3355.

We are pleased to congratulate 6 new Responders to our team!

They successfully completed and passed the First Responder level 3 training course and they've done well responding to calls already. Did you know that several of our Responders also work as Ambulance Paramedics and volunteer with us during their time off? You're in good hands.!

Remember to keep hydrated with lots of water and stay cool as we enjoy this part of summer.

You can find us at www.ssfra.ca or by calling 250-833-5060

New Little Free Library in Sunnybrae

By Darcy Calkins library steward Helen Benoit states her Next time you pass by Sunnybrae “Love of reading, community, sharing Bible College (3915 Sunnybrae Canoe and close access,” were inspiration for Point Rd.) look for a small “house” setting up the library. “It is my hope perched in a nearby tree. You have just that this library will serve both local located a litand seasonal resitle free lidents” says Bebrary! These noit. Feel free to neighbourtake a book and/ hood book or leave a book exchange (or a DVD, puz“houses” are zle or game). a unique way Book sharto share ing is not new to reading mathe Shuswap and terial while the Literacy Allialso promotance of the Shusing commuwap Society nity and lit(LASS) expanderacy. ed their Spread Sunnythe Word Probrae resident Students from College of the Bible generously donated gram and inmaterials, instalment and location of this little library.

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stalled some little free libraries in the Shuswap in 2016. With the support of community members, organizations and businesses, they have been able to establish libraries in Sorrento, the North Shuswap, Blind Bay, Enderby and Sicamous. If you are interested in more information about the Spread the Word program, in the NorthOkanagan Shuswap, contact the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap at 250-463-4555 or visit their webpage at shuswapliteracy.ca.

Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre

By Marilyn Clark Our trial with having locum physicians in the clinic this summer continues until Friday, August 23. From July 29 to August 16, Dr. Terry Clare will be in the Centre taking walk-ins from 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm. Dr. Clare lives in Kamloops and had a practice for many years in Barriere. Dr. Jim Petzold will be in the Centre from August 19 to 23 during the same hours. He hails from the Sunshine Coast where he also had a practice for many years.

This is his first locum tour in the Interior.

The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre is located above Munro's IDA Pharmacy in the heart of Sorrento at 1250 TransCanada Highway. Our phone number is 250 803-5251. Theresa Smith, our full-time nurse practitioner, is available to her rostered patients by appointment.

We are excited by the enthusiasm of the community to this trial of having walk-in care available at the clinic.

This will play a big part in our decision to repeat this pro-

gram in another year.

Meanwhile, as you ready for a new school year, if your youngsters need immunization, our August immunization clinic is scheduled for Monday August 26. The next one will be Monday, September 23. In order to ensure the Public Health Nurses bring the right vaccines, you must make an appointment by calling the Salmon Arm Health Clinic at 250 833-4101.

Footcare continues at our clinic with Vanna King, LPN, on alternate Thursdays. She will be in the clinic on August 22nd, September 5th and 19th. Call her at 1 250 5749969 to make an appointment.

She is also available to make visits to your home to undertake footcare.

The Screening Mammography Van will be in the parking lot behind Munro's Pharmacy and our Health Centre on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19. Call 1 800-663 -9203 to make an appointment.

Enjoy the balance of your summer and the back-toschool days.

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Sunnybrae Bible Camp Faith and Fun since 1940

By Barbra Fairclough In 1940, G.R. Dawe pastor of the First Baptist Church in Salmon Arm was inspired to seek a suitable location for a campsite on the shores of Shuswap Lake to fulfill his vision for a summer camp for young people.

West of Salmon Arm he found a suitable location and approached the Chief of the reserve for permission and for a nominal rent, received approval to locate his summer camp on the reserve.

A camp for girls and one for boys ran this first summer. With the generous donation of tents, cook stove and meat safe from the local head forester, Mr. C. W. Mobley at Sunnybrae, a staff of six was assembled to run the camp.

In 1941 after a successful first summer, Pastor Dawe struck an agreement with the Reedman family in Blind Bay to use a location on their property that had previously been used by Guides and Scouts.

Mr. and Mrs. Mobley continued to donate forestry camp gear for the camp and during this next year, three camps operated, a ‘Young Peoples’ session, and camps for both boys and girls.

Congregations from Armstrong, Barriere, Enderby, Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon all worked together to support the camp.

In 1944, the camp moved to Sunnybrae to property owned by Mr. Mobley. Prior to Mr. Mobley going overseas for the war, he offered for sale 18.5 acres of lakeside property. The sale was negotiated and for a nominal price, purchase of the property was

completed in 1945 by the Convention of Regular Baptist Churches of BC. Rev. Apps of Vernon became the camp superintendent after Pastor Dawe moved to Edmonton.

Sunnybrae Bible Camp got its name that year when Ken Branton of Armstrong won the “name the camp contest”.

With a permanent home and after operating completely “under canvas” there was a way forward to building permanent structures. In spring 1945 the first building constructed was the kitchendining room to accommodate 125 campers for meals.

1946 saw the construction of a dorm for about 30 campers, the purchase of 50 “double-decker” beds, 100 folding benches, 30 tables and kitchenware, all from war surplus. In 1947 another dormitory was built with work organized and done by work bees. With World War II happening, it seems the spiritual needs were met in the coming together of many hands.

Plumbing was first installed in the kitchen in 1951. A raft, portable wharf and

Boys from Sunnybrae Bible Camp archives in front of their cabin

dock were also built this year. Electric lights were installed in 1961 displacing candles and kerosene lamps and Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road was constructed along the lakeshore.

The Camp Chapel came together with plans drawn by Mr. Stan Milton of Enderby and the son of the now Major Mobley. Mr. E.H Needham, son -in-law of Major Mobley was a building contractor who donated tools and time to oversee construction and, in the fall of 1958, work began.

Mr. Max Turner of Sunnybrae did the excavation, electrical components came from a school in Princeton that was being remodelled and Mr. H. Blumensheit, a stone mason from Kamloops, built the fireplace and chimney with stone harvested (Continued on page 31)

Sunnybrae Bible 1947, girls at the beach, with cabins in the background

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from the slide on Mount Vella (Bastion).

Wood was purchased from the Canoe Co-op Lumber Mill and when the mill superintendent learned the order was going to the Bible Camp, he sent 1000 ft of lumber free of charge.

During the construction many of the local laymen and pastors came together to offer hands-on help.

In 1961, with construction not yet complete the first service was offered in the church. When the very first ‘camp flyer’ was distributed in April 1962, it announced; “We have ‘Put siding on the Chapel, long windows, and steps both front and back- it’s looking more like a real church building,’” Today, Sunnybrae Bible Camp hosts up to 6000 campers per year. The camp boasts 424 beds and during the summer, requires as many as 90 additional staff to assist the nine full time staff.

There are up to 48 young adult staff who work with campers, along with 50, 15 to18-year-old students, who learn to lead doing behind the scene jobs and as junior cabin leaders. Some of the campers return to work at the camp in subsequent years.

Pastor Dawe writes a tribute in his remarks in The Sunnybrae Story; The History of the Sunnybrae Bible Camp; “Campers of tomorrow will owe a vast debt to a vast army of yesterdays volunteers. Thank you for praying, caring, giving, working, serving, sacrificing” The Sunnybrae Bible Camp offers a wide range of programs. If you are interested in finding out more, find them online through Facebook, their website at www.sunnybrae.ca or you can speak with someone directly by calling 250 835 4596.

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Notch Hill Natter A fundraising breakfast/ lunch menu will also be available by

By Anna-Marie Eckhart Hello from the Natter. Well if you were lucky enough to at- the certified Kitchen Committee. tend the sold-out Show 'n Shine held at the hall July 7th, you In keeping with community events, the hall will be hosting a know it was a great turnout and an awesome display of over 50 Bridal/ Rental Fair September 21. The hall and little white local rides. The free Community Event was an opportunity for Church are the perfect place to have your Heritage small wedall to meet and greet The Shuswap Vintage Car ding. The hall and church will be open for Club and our local celebrities, Mike Hall and tours to all photographers, wedding planners, Avery Shoaf from RUST BROS RESTORATION. caterers, food trucks, Brides and Grooms, and Thanks goes out to the Sorrento Lions for cooking of course the general public who are interested our fundraising burgers and hotdogs, and our certiin renting the hall/church for their special fied Kitchen Committee for serving up pie and ice event. This is a Free Community event to procream. And, of course all the volunteers from the mote our rental service. If your business comhall who made this first annual Show 'n Shine such plements our service, you are welcome to set a great success. See you at the Show next year! up a table and promote. For more information The hall has received some great news. The please email notchhilltownhall has been awarded the remaining funds needed hall1910@gmail.com . Or you can phone our to complete the restoration of the original hardRental Committee, Marianne at 250 835-4721 wood fir flooring. A Community Support Grant or Sheila 250 803-5206. from the SASCU made this possible. Project to be Next General meeting at the Notch Hill Town completed March 2020.

Hall is August 12 at 7pm. Welcoming new Saturday August 10, 8 am to 2pm the hall inmembers. Yearly membership $10. Come vites you to attend our Summer Open Air Market. make a difference in your Community, join Returning guests are The Shuswap Market Group. our fun bunch of volunteers.

A great mixture of local Artisans and your favorite Picture is of Anna-Marie Eckhart ~ For Hall / Church rentals please contact MariPresident NHTH and Mike Hall Vendors. The hall also will be having a fundraisanne at 250 835- 4721 or Sheila at 250 803from RUST BROS at the ing garage sale, all profits going back into the hall.

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Sorrento Lions

By Judi Kembel were very successful. and we thank eveWe have been very busy in June and ryone for their ongoing support.

July with various events. On June 20th, July 7th – we cooked hamburgers our 2019-2020 slate of officers were in- and hot dogs once again at the Notch stalled: President – Lion Jim Mead; 1st Hill Town Hall Show N Shine event.

Vice President – Lion Gary Pfeifer; 2nd July 13th – once again we were at Vice President – Lion Bob Kreiger; the Sorrento Farmers' Market flipping Treasurer – Lion Brian Butcher; Secre- pancakes and cooking sausages. Please tary – Lion Leona Pryor; Directors – Li- join us on August 10th and September ons Wayne Kembel, Tony Van Schyn- 14th for our last two famous pancake del, Peter Husieff and Patrick Wright; breakfasts of the season from 8:00 am Tail Twister – Lion Patrick Wright and to 11:00 am.

Lion Tamer – Lion Don Pryor. 3rd Vice President – Lion Alex Stewart and Membership Director – Lion Lorne Grigg were absent and will be installed in September.

On June 24th, we cooked hot dogs at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park for the Sorrento Elementary School Fun Day. We were pleased to be asked again as this is a fun event for both students, staff and parents.

June 27th saw us cooking hamBursary recipients - from left to right: burgers and hot dogs for the ChamPaige Smith, Celena Dell-Mendia, ber of Commerce Summer Kickoff Lions - Patrick Wright, Judi Kembel, Jim Mead, event at the Sorrento Centre.

Carissa Harasym and Harpreet Chahal On July 1st, we held our annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast folOn July 15th, we were very proud to lowed by our beer garden. Both events present four graduated students each

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Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento wound up on June 21st and we will advise when they start up again in September. All funds raised go right back into the community.

We thank everyone who supported all of our events over the past year.

We always welcome new members.

If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento at 6:45 pm or contact the Sorrento Lions Club Secretary Lion Leona Pryor at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ .

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Sorrento Farmers Market Vendor Highlights

By Jerry Paquette REYN'S PENS & STILLETOS Some 10 years ago Reyn took note of his brother's skill and joy in designing and handcrafting beautiful pens; he liked what he saw so much, he took up the craft himself.

Since then, he has showcased and sold his wares at Salmon Arm and Sorrento farmers' markets.

You'll see him every Saturday during the summer market hours, attractive display cases opened wide, chatting with passersby-potential-customers, explaining how he makes his diverse products from mainly Canadian hardwood, stone, and acrylics. Once you catch a glimpse of his wonderfullycoloured wares, it's very difficult not to want to pick one up, balance it in your hand, and click the pen's retractors.

"Gift" almost immediately comes to mind!

Reyn's craft takes up a good 1/2 of the family garage where he applies his long-earned skills using various pieces of equipment, especially a lathe.

He crafted mainly pens for quite a while, until his wife Anne came up with the idea of seam ripper stilettos (a favourite of quilters) made of the same materials as the pens. They were asuccess right off the mark--it's not hard to see why.

Reyn's primary concern about his work is quality--everything he does has

Reyn showcases his crafted pens

to pass his personal test of what he calls the item's "fit and finish." Once you've held any of his pens, you know immediately it has been crafted with considerable experience, excellent equipment, and a good eye to aesthetics and balance.

He considers his Sierra designs his best work and his customers seem to agree with him, for it's his best seller by far.

Reyn is at the Sorrento Farmers' Market every Saturday during the market season. Don't glance in at his displays, though, unless you have some time to enjoy just holding a pen in your hands.

HAPPY HOOKER If you live near or visit the Shuswap, you're going to eventually build a fire and roast a weeney down at one of the Shuswap's many beaches. And that means for certain that you'll appreciate the craft of Terry Gow, better known lo(Continued on page 35)

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cally as The Happy Hooker-his trade name - a function of the mischievous glint in his eye and the persistent grin on his face.

He knows you'll need something to poke and pull that firewood around as you stoke the blaze to make the coals that will roast those hot dogs, and Terry makes and sells the most popular antlerhandled metal hooks to do just that, and the fanciest wiener sticks to take advantage of the hot coals.

He's been making and selling pokers and wiener sticks for about 27 years, now, starting out in the Red Deer, Alberta area and for the past 8 years, herein the Shuswap. He reckons he uses about 4.5 tons of mainly elk antlers a year, which he buys from various sellers around the country.

And his greatest sense of pride? In 27 years, not one hook or poker or wiener stick has broken or failed to do its task. Terry is a Happy Man! So is the chap who bought 50 pokers for his motel, which features a fireplace in every unit.

Terry has been making fire Pokers for 27 years

Terry's wife Corlene knows that wiener sticks and firewood pokers may not be for everybody, so every two or three weeks, she shows up to share the farmers' market tent with Terry. Her specialty? Beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, not so much for bonfire fashion as for that more formal dinner event or local Saturday night dance in the Shuswap.

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ROOTSandBLUES Performers Deliver New Material Media Release No less than seven acts have released new albums in the past few weeks and months, and all are receiving glowing reviews from credible critics, columnists and broadcasters.

Leading the way is Jim Cuddy, founder of Blue Rodeo and solo artist who just released his fifth solo effort Countrywide Soul. Recorded live in Jim's barn, the album features new versions of Cuddy compositions, a few covers, plus two brand songs. " With the creativity to recreate all these songs, Cuddy showcasing his vocal abilities and his band coming together to record in a different kind of space, Countrywide Soul is a unique blend of making what is old new again"- Exclaim! Magazine.

Cuddy brings songs from Countrywide Soul to ROOTSandBLUES for a main stage closing set Friday August 16.

The Great Irish Songbook is the name of the new album from Celtic superstars Dervish that finds the group collaborating with Steve Earle, The Steel Drivers, David Gray and others. " This is a stirring celebration of both their own thirty years together and the music of their native Ireland. Given the wealth of material on which to draw, perhaps a future anniversary might bring another most welcome second volume"- Folk Radio UK. Dervish hit main stage on the Saturday night (August 17).

The new album from a ROOTSandBLUES cast member that might be on the receiving end of the most sparkling reviews is the Songs of Our Native Daughters recording that Birds of Chi-

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Ms. Russell as a member of Birds of Chicago takes to main stage Sunday August 18.

Closing the festival on main stage August 18 is Irish Mythen who has received glowing reviews for her new album Little Bones.

Fold in new releases from Toronto bluesman Al Lerman, Northern Bayou, and two young B.C. based artists, a self-titled debut effort from Victoria's The Unfaithful Servants and a winner of a disc titled Us from Vancouver's Luke Wallace and ROOTSandBLUES audiences will be showered with new tunes.

Complete ticket and schedule information can be found at rootsandblues.ca ROOTSandBLUES Super Music Crawl Pre-festival events are open to both the community and festival patrons in the week leading up to the festival. Downtown and Uptown stores and restaurants partner with the ROOTSandBLUES to bring a week-long concert series to the community.

The Super Crawl series finale is held on the Thursday night at the Canada Dry Barn Stage.

Volunteer Opportunities Every year we have volunteers go above and beyond to help make an unforgettable weekend. Help us spread a positive, passionate vibe throughout the festival by always being kind and helpful!

Volunteer opportunities for both Youth and Adults with a variety of different crews and responsibilities. Visit rootsandblues.ca to apply today!

2019 Schedule is now available! Find the time and location of your favourite festival performers and super crawl venues online or stop by the ROOTSandBLUES office 541 3rd Street SW, Salmon Arm, to pick up your hard copy of the 2019 Festival program!

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2 Concerts at Carlin Hall Carlin Hall Community Association LONESOME TOWN PAINTERS Tuesday, August 13 at 7 pm Everyone is still trying to figure out if they are lonesome town painters or town painters from Lonesome? If it’s the latter, then where the heck is Lonesome? If you have an enquiring mind and want to find out in person, then mark this date/time on your calendar!

One thing for sure is the Lonesome Town Painters are a tried-and-true, bona fide bluegrass band hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia. If you are a fan of the look, style and sound that harkens back to the raw and ragged edge of the genre, this is your band.

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Sandtimer create music that often centres around the passage of time, including themes of reflection, escapism and hope. Their recordings have been featured on a number of national radio shows in the UK, as well as several prominent blogs and playlists.

Now operating as a full band, with Rachel Thomas on bass and vocals, and Alex Jackson on percussion, they have performed on the UK acoustic circuit frequently, as well as touring western Canada and northern continental Europe. However, whether they perform as a 2, 3, or 4 piece band, they are sure to delight.

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South Shuswap Craftsmanship Across Canada and in Florida

By Jerre Paquette Jane Darnell has clear goals, knows how to plan, is always ready to take action, and has an outstanding business sense. She also is committed to her community, is on hand when needed, and doesn’t hesitate to make decisions, act on them, and perhaps get in a little hot water from time to time.

That’s just some of what becomes readily obvious when you sit down with Jane to find out a little about her and her business Whitehaven Wood Products Ltd. located right here in the South Shuswap, on a sprawling 12 acres and a beautiful view of both Little White Lake and Big White Lake.

She and her life-andbusiness partner Matt live and work in their family built, rambling multi-part home where they draw their families and friends together for Christmas in July. Why July? Because that’s when everyone is available and ready to travel from afar to hang out around a lake: July makes sense, December doesn’t, so Jane takes action—in a nutshell, that’s her style!

Jane and Matt have learned how to combine family, community, and business.

They live and work in their home on the lake. Downstairs, underneath their new B&B, is where they build effective and beautiful wooden soffit vents. Most of us have vents under what is normally called the eaves of our roofs: they are necessary for airflow and to prevent moisture damage. WHITEHAVEN’s wood vents are designed to do the same jobs, but much more effectively and extensively, and they look exceptionally attractive.

Their vents sell not only across Canada but as far away as Florida, a repeat market for their soffit vents due to the hurricane force winds they must accommodate. Over the years, they have become very popular in that American State and right here in Canada. Yet, White Haven Wood Products Ltd here in the Shuswap is the only maker of wooden soffit vents. Who would have guessed?

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"Soffit Queen.”

If you want to see first hand what all her excitement is about, next time you walk down Banff Avenue, look up at the featured gables of the new Moose Hotel (moosehotelandsuites.com). If you know what you’re looking for, it’s not difficult to spot Jane’s and Matt’s huge, specially crafted wood vents that keep the air flowing for all the residents’ comfort.

Jane is good at business and accounting; she also understands the importance of quality and legacy and community support. The company she and Matt presently operate had been part of Jane's family's legacy. Her Dad started making Gable Vents in Salmon Arm over 40 years ago. Her brother bought the company from Dad, and ultimately sold to Notch Hill Window's and Doors; however, Jane was able to buy back her Dad's original jigs when that company closed its doors in 2012. All that legacy, work, and community support, and today Jane’s the “Soffit Queen.” Matt is a bit more quiet about his rank, but it’s clear he knows he’s in the company of royalty!

There’s much more to Jane’s story than we can tell here, including extensive volunteer work in the White Lake community. She’s a neighbour of yours if you live in the South Shuswap, so when you run across her, start up a chat! She’s very good at that, too—she loves venting.

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2019 Blind Bay Painters Art Show and Sale Results

By Betty Schriver It was another successful year for the Blind Bay Painters at the 2019 Annual Art Show and Sale. This year about 300 people attended and sales for paintings were at an all time high. The annual show takes numerous volunteers and artists to contribute their time to creating something that the community can enjoy and be proud of.

This year, thanks are in order to the Blind Bay Hall board members, for coordinating finances and getting the renovations completed for the Reedman Gallery after last years flooding. It was wonderful to have two floors filled with art, handmade artisan works, and spots to rest for guests of the community and visitors from afar, to relax and enjoy a re-

Judith Reglin’s “Bears With Me”

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Awards were presented, first for the Linda Becker Award, a prize given to an artist by vote of all of the Blind Bay Painters. Larry Becker, husband of the late

Larry Becker Presenting Award To Judi Reglin

Linda Becker, and Marta Balahutrak (last year’s winner) presented this year’s award, which went to Judith Reglin for her painting “Bears With Me”, depicted here. The People’s Choice Award, is determined by visitors placing a vote for their favorite painting. It’s a popular activity at the show that enables the audience to participate in a bigger way than just viewing the art and it becomes a means for people to learn about art and the artists in the community. The winner of this year’s People Choice Award was Pat Taylor for her painting “Ghost Rider”. Honourable mention goes to Marta Balahutrak for her painting “98 cents/lb”, and Melody Roth for “Path of Lightness or Darkness”.

Blind Bay Painters meet on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am from Sept – Jun. If you are interesting in joining the Blind Bay Painters, you can call Betty Schriver at 6752249 for more information.

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Oh Canada! The True North Strong and Free!

By Sandra Reutlinger Oh Canada! The true north strong and free! South Shuswap Canada Day participants sang with gusto the lyrics to our national anthem. As the official opening to the day long celebration of Canada Day we were led by none other than Sylvain Valée whose ancestor, Calixa Lavallée, composed the music for Oh Canada.

Prior to the opening ceremonies, the morning had a sweet start with those perfect pancakes The Lion's Club served up for breakfast. The annual Parade, piped in by Kent Walker, boasted many floats and entries along with the antique cars. The sun shone, candy was tossed, kids were happy and everyone enjoyed the show of businesses, clubs and people represented. The parade ended at Centennial Field where the festivities were held with about 60 vendors set up to sell their wares and give out information. The artisan booths, homebased businesses and community groups had

great displays and products. Thank you to those who participated in the blind bid of the ½ day boat rental donated by Shuswap Marina.

Families had a blast playing the water balloon blaster, archery tag with

BowSmith Archery, all of the kids games along with bouncing on the inflatables. Can we just brag a bit too and say that the free face painting was more than incredible!

The Bubble Wonder Show was popping full of surprises to captivate all ages in the audience with the fun continuing onto the field after the stage shows, allowing the kids to chase after bubbles upon bubbles along with the inspirational message that anything is possible. There were chain saw carving demonstrations done by Jerry Levesque and on stage, crowds were also entertained by local bands: Jukebox, Vicki Wiebe & guests, Blind Bay Blues Band, Lost N Found and Serious Dogs. Music played us right into the spectacular Fireworks display.

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Eagle Bay - A Gardening Adventure Submitted by Cathy Wolf The Eagle Bay Garden Club made its debut at Eagle Bay Day this year. There were plant raffles, a variety of plants for sale, rock painting and an opportunity to sign up to become a member.

The Garden Club was formed in 2017 in support of gardeners in our community who wanted to share and learn more about all aspects of gardening in Eagle Bay. Over the past 2 years the Garden Club has been busy participating in demonstrations and field trips, ranging from composting, vermiculture, foraging, orchid care, mushroom hunting, organic gardening, moss basket creation, fruit farm, apiaries and distillery tours.

Members have also visited and admired fellow club members gardens, held plant exchanges and shared garden secrets to success.

At the April 2019 AGM, Carol Newton, chair of the Eagle Bay Gardening Club, outlined that the purposes of the club were to continue to encourage the

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deck, spectators were treated to the best show around. The South Shuswap Canada Day committee works hard all year long to be able to provide this full day, family fun celebration which brings together our community and those who have chosen to visit our beautiful area. So much gratitude goes out to our many sponsors and donors whose generous support made the day possible. We live, work and play in not just a great country, but a truly amazing community filled with friendly, helpful, caring people who love to participate in a good celebration.!

love and knowledge of gardening and to protect, promote and encourage environmental and ecological care in our daily work. The club continues to bring together all those who enjoy hands on work and learning more about how we can contribute to the well-being of the community.

As we celebrate our volunteers this year, we want to thank gardening club members who volunteered at Eagle Bay Day, Carol Newton, Shannon Schnider, Deb Wrinch and Sallyanne Calver.

Thanks as well to Lise O’Brien, Betty Driver, Ethan, Aaron and Naomi for leading the Children’s rock painting adventure. It was great to see all ages volunteering for the community.

For more information about the Eagle Bay Garden Club please contact Carol Newton- Chair, 250-675-2125 or Shannon Schnider- Co-Chair, 250-675-2029 Memberships for the Eagle Bay Community Association (EBCA) are available at the Mercantile Store $20.00/family or $10.00/individual.

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Is a USP Important?

Submitted by Rob Marshall When you think about what makes any company special, it's primarily something that sets it apart from its competition; on a personal note it's something that offers you, the buyer, something more, something different. In sales terms, this is often called a Unique Selling Proposition (USP). It's the one thing that make us choose one company over another. It's what makes that company attractive and distinct from other companies. In short, it's what makes it unique.

But why have a USP? Consider for a moment why you shop where you do – perhaps for groceries in person, or books online. Somewhere along the line you

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made a choice and that choice was based on some sort of criteria. For instance, perhaps you shop at a grocery store called Quality Foods. Your reasons include the fact that the store is close to where you live, the staff are friendly, the prices are reasonable, and it allows you to choose one product each visit that is on sale especially for you, and you are allowed to buy four of this particular product on each visit. The store also features $1.49 days, pop-up sales where many products are marked down for the day. These combined, form the store's primary USP. You probably value the ability to choose what product you get a special discount on, and the $1.49 days are a bonus. But, if the store wasn't close, the staff unfriendly, and the prices higher than the competition, maybe the USP wouldn't be strong enough to keep you going back. In this case however, the ability to choose what item you can get on sale may be a unique benefit that is far more attractive to you than the store's competitors who only give you a discount if you purchase items in multiple quantities.

Your USP can be anything from guaranteed best prices, best/longest warranty, free delivery, free servicing, widest selection, free upgrades, or something completely different (dare we say unique?) Whatever it is, it has to be something your competition isn't offering.

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One way to discover a USP for your company is to carry out a strengths and weaknesses analysis on your competition and particularly pay attention to their weaknesses. It's there you may just discover something you could introduce that would give you your USP. One word of warning – make sure you can live up to your USP. United Airlines used the slogan "Fly the friendly skies" to demonstrate its USP of caring more about its passengers than other airlines. How did that work out? Not all corporate slogans, or tag lines, are companies USP's but they often reflect the USP. If you can have a combination of USP's all the better! Multiple USP's offer the chance to appeal to different people; what's important to one person may be of no interest to another. Being unique gives your company an edge, so think about what you can do to offer your customers something your competitors don't, or even better can't!

One last word, about the word unique; you often hear people say things like, "It's very unique" or "It's almost unique," when they probably should be using the word 'unusual' instead. Something can be very unusual, but if it is unique, it is one of a kind. Make your company one of a kind.

Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca

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Literacy Volunteers Needed for Fall 2019!

By Darcy Calkins Literacy Outreach Coordinator The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is working hard in the North Okanagan-Shuswap to provide literacy support for many people who are lucky enough to call this beautiful area home. LASS offers many different programs and almost all of our programming is dependent on amazing volunteers. We have a volunteer base of close to 200 people who spend time throughout the year supporting others in our community in gaining vital literacy skills.

Our largest group of LASS volunteers support our ONE TO ONE Children’s literacy program. With the help of caring community members, LASS, in partnership with School District #83, is helping to build a path to success for children in our community who are struggling with their reading. LASS trains volunteers to work with students in schools during school hours. These students are identified by their teachers as needing a boost in their literacy skills. The program is aimed at the grey-area students, those who do not receive any other resource support directly from the schools (i.e. no designated learning issues) but are not yet reading at grade level. ONE TO ONE ran in 15 of the 17 local elementary schools and volunteers are needed for all communities. The volunteer commitment for ONE TO ONE is 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. A three hour training session is required to volunteer in this program.

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ing ran a 16 week after school literacy program. All four Salmon Arm schools that ran the program had a LASS volunteer who spent 1.5 hours per week supporting the program. This year, Valid Manufacturing is funding five elementary schools, four in Salmon Arm and one in Enderby.

LASS also runs a Cyber Seniors Computer Tutoring Program. Last year this program ran in Sicamous, Enderby, Blind Bay and Salmon Arm. The program runs for 8 weeks, three times per year. In this program, senior learners are partnered with a volunteer tutor who supports their seniors in learning about technology. The technology varies from cell phones to IPAD’s to computers. The volunteers in this program work one hour per week with their learner. You do not need to be a technology expert to volunteer in this program. All you need is to have patience and one hour a week to spend helping a senior navigate the technology dependent world of 2019.

If you have some time and want to get involved in your community please consider volunteering with LASS to support literacy in our community. Communities with high literacy levels are among the happiest and healthiest communities to live in. That is what we all want for the North Okanagan-Shuswap.

To sign on as a volunteer or for further information please contact Darcy Calkins, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at 250-463-4555 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca. A criminal record check is mandatory for all LASS volunteers.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures #Findyourscoop

By Jason Lutterman, Unlike the last few years, I have found myself spending almost all my free time wading in the fast-moving waters of the Adam’s River rather than hiking the incredible trails that surround us.

I have a long list of hikes and hidden places I try to get to as often as free time and the seasons allow. Though like clockwork around the same time every year I have this compelling feeling creep in, a restlessness that can only be purged from the body and mind by making my annual trek to the Historic Fire Tower at Eagle Pass.

I first visited the Tower after coming home from a deployment on our province’s largest forest fire, looking for, without knowing, a place to reset and reflect. I didn’t know anything about the controversy surrounding the volunteer restoration of the fire tower. After spending time there and finding out only later that due to some innocent mistakes, red tape and bureaucracy the tower was in jeopardy of being torn down, I was shocked.

This awe-inspiring glimpse into the history of our province’s fire service deserved better than to be torn down after surviving at the top of the mountain since 1922. After the efforts of many people who stood up for the tower and the undertaking of the volunteers who had fundraised and restored it, the tower is safe at the top of the horizon.

Without going into the ongoing strife, when I arrived after the nearly vertical 3.9km hike in, I felt that newly refreshed feeling that I have come to crave. There is no place that I have ever been that offers such a panoramic view of so many different landscapes. From never melting

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snow caps to the alpine flowers in bloom, a meadow full of massive boulders that turns into a cliff side trail leading to the highest point.

We were not alone up there that day as a few other people had decided to make the trek as well. While beautiful, this trail is considered extreme and I suggest only attempting it if you are prepared and a seasoned hiker. However, if you do have a look inside the cabin for something we left for those who make the epic trek, take a photo and send it to us. You may find something worth reading while you sit on the roof of the tower at 7700 feet looking out in awe.

We have started a hash tag #Findyourscoop. If you follow

us and know the incredible places we visit, you may find something left behind for you to read, we would love to see who finds a copy of the Scoop and where, so please take a picture and send it to us. From deep down in the darkness of a cave to the top of the world, you never know what you’ll find and with a pair of sore legs, thank you for taking the time and sharing your adventures with us.

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Photo Contest Attracts Local Photographers

By Barbra Fairclough You have until September 4th to submit your favorite photos for the White Lake Photo Contest. Both youth (18 and under) and adult categories means that everyone can join in.

Photos should be of White Lake and the surrounding area. Take time out to explore its beauty through the eyes of a camera. Limit three photos per entrant. The top three entrants in each category will receive a prize.

Winners will be announced at the annual Fun Day BBQ at the White Lake Hall

Sicamous Creek Trails temporarily closed CSRD Media Release Trails at Sicamous Creek Falls will be closed indefinitely following a fatal accident that took place July 29.

Sicamous RCMP report the 53year-old Sherwood Park resident was hiking off the marked trail when he fell from edge of the gorge near the falls.

The CSRD expresses sympathy to the family and friends of the man who died.

To ensure public safety while the area is assessed and the investigation into the incident continues, the entire Sicamous Creek Trail system will be closed to the public.

The death of the Alberta man marks the second time in three months that someone has suffered a fatal fall from the area above the waterfall. On May 15, a 27-year-old man fell from the cliff above the falls.

The CSRD always advises users of its trail systems to use caution and keep to marked routes when hiking.

More information on the status of the trail system will be provided as it becomes available.

A view of the Lizard Trail with tape blocking access to the public.

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(3617 Parri Road) on September 21st.

If you are planning to come to the BBQ you may also be interested in the drum making workshop. The workshop is open to the public and takes place on the day of the BBQ at the White Lake Community Hall. It is 2hrs in length and $90 pays for instruction and all the supplies. It will start at 11am. Seats are limited so booking is required.

These events are fundraisers for the White Lake Community Association and the proceeds will go towards community needs. The directors of the White Lake

Residents Association would like to that everyone who participates.

Questions about the photo contest can be directed to Cindy Gibbons at jcsmgibb@yahoo.ca.

Submit your photos to Shirley DeKelver at dekelver@cablelan.net To book the drum making workshop text Cindy at 250 463 1752

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Summer Transition to Fall

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By Debbie Armour, Owner, Deb’s Style Loft It’s summer’s last call-revel in the season’s bittersweet transition with bright layers and softly tailored silhouettes. It’s August, fall is on our doorstep, invest in staples you can wear year round. Here’s a few tips to transition your summer wardrobe as cooler fall weather moves in.

Don’t fret if the changing window displays at your favorite stores remind you that you’re not ready for fall. Chances are that you already have the foundation for a great autumn wardrobe in your closet. By adding a few key pieces and wearing your summer staples in different ways to make your summer wardrobe more appropriate. Cook up some new ways to wear them. Here are some tips, the simplest ways to stretch your wardrobe and make all your old favorites work until winter.

Keep your maxi dresses, maxi’s are easy and cool for those hot summer nights. But before you relegate them to the back of the closet, refashion them by wearing them with long sleeves. The trick to wearing a maxi dress in the fall is to layer up. The end result is a beautiful fall casual outfit.

Add tights-adding tights can be a fun way to play with pattern, color and texture for that fall look. This is a way to extend the life of your favorite skirt and dresses. If you’re not into tights try leggings. Some styles look a lot like pants but have lots of stretch. They’re perfect to wear under your summery tunics for more coverage, while still staying fashion-forward.

Layer up. Layered looks aren’t only fashion forward-they’re also completely functional. As you layer up your summer clothes, you create new looks that will actually keep you warm in a brisk breeze. But how do you know which looks to layer? Try this rule: layer long over lean. This means matching up longer length tops ( think tunics or boyfriend cardigans ) over leaner bottoms, such as tights or skinny jeans. The “long over lean” rule helps to avoid the bulkiness of over enthusi-

astic layering. Then just add a scarf and a pair of boots to finish your perfect fall outfit.

Invest in a statement making jacket. My advice is to purchase one statement-making jacket that really stands out, but goes with all of your summer clothes as you transition into fall.

Add deeper colors. I love the deeper colors that come with the changing of the leaves. The pastels and neon’s of the spring and summer give way to rich jewels and earth tones. You can add a couple of pieces to extend the life of your lighter summer clothes. A pair of rust colored skinnies and a turquoise necklace or a mustard scarf can add a pop of fall.

Ignore the rules. One of the reasons fall can be so expensive are all the supposed “rules” that surround dressing for cooler weather. Whether it’s not wearing white after Labour Day, skipping tights with open-toed shoes, or even pairing black with navy, those silly rules severely limit the scope of your wardrobe. Don’t spend too much time thinking about whether or not an outfit is weather appropriate. But that it’s weather-appropriate and makes you feel great, regardless of the rules.

Buy boots: Boots are an autumn staple that easily make all of your summer outfits warmer and more functional. Try a summer dress worn with knee -high boots and a leather jacket. Boots are an ideal item to stretch your wardrobe so allocate some of your fall fashion budget on scoring a couple pairs of boots in different heights.

Finally it would be easy to blow your fashion budget on buying new clothes for the fall, especially with so many tempting window displays and sales. By adding darker colors, richer textures and a little added warmth, your summer clothes get to stick around for another season while you save dollars to splurge on functional winter clothes.

August and September are transitional months. Summer vacations are coming mto an end, the weather is starting it’s yearly shift from hot to warm to chilly.

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Improvements to John Evdokimoff bike park require temporary closure CSRD Release Work will be getting underway to revamp the bike park area at John Evdokimoff Community Park in White Lake.

But it's going to mean a short-term closure to clear the Bike Park portion of John Evdokimoff in way for long-term White Lake closed for improvements.

CSRD Photo fun.

Improvements to the bike park will be starting 1, 2019, however, this is an approximate date, as the exJuly 31, 2019 and the bike park will be closed to public act time of re-opening is dependent on a number of facuse during the construction tors. The CSRD will update period. the information as it becomes The trailhead access to available.

Blind Bay and White Lake The improvements to the Lookout, playground, sports court, washroom, and picnic bike park include a progressive layout suited to riders of shelter will remain open to all skill levels. This will inthe public during this time. clude jump lines, rollers, The bike park is scheduled to re-open on September berms and a pump track.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Where Neighbours Become Friends

Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau A glorious summer just keeps rolling along. We’ve met many visitors to the area as they’ve come to play Golf, Pickleball or Bocce. Everyone is enjoying the warm weather, beach and boating on the lake. There is still lots of time to come out and give the outdoor areas at Cedar Heights Community Centre a try. Drop-ins are always welcome. Children 12 and under play free when accompanied by a paying adult.

See our website for additional details on times and prices. www.cedarheightscommunity.ca As we continue to enjoy the outdoors, we are also gearing up for our fall activities and the start up of our fall and winter programs. On Saturday September 7 we are hosting the Fall Bocce Tournament. The rain out date is September 8th. This event takes place from 9 am – 4 pm and has a maximum of 28 players. Cost: $10 for Bocce members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee includes snacks and a Pizza lunch. Tickets

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are on sale August 6 – August 29 and are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 pm and 3 pm at Cedar Heights Centre. “There will be prizes and lots of fun. New players to the game are welcome. We are happy to give instruction on how to play and the rules of the game.” says Jean-Luc Desgroseilliers, tournament organizer.

The members only annual Hawaiian Pig Roast is scheduled for September 10; doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 pm and 3 pm, from August 6 to 29.The meal includes BBQ roast pig, salads, beans and deserts for a cost of $18. If you aren’t a member of (Continued on page 50)

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Donkey Refuge Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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the Cedar Heights Community Association and would like to attend, CHCA membership can be purchased at the Centre at the same dates and times as tickets to the event. Check out other perks of membership on our website.

Always wanted to learn to play the ukulele? Come and join the Ukulele Band. Crib or canasta your thing? We have regular dates for play. Would you like to share your interest in photography? Shutterbugs meet monthly.

While our Keep Fit classes are currently full, you can add your name to the waitlist. Instructors lead classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday year round.

Details about all these and other indoor programs can be found on our website.

Enjoy the remainder of the summer in the Shuswap!

By Chris Harris Near torrential downpours didn’t seem to dampen spirits as the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge celebrated 20 years of rescuing donkeys at risk and giving them a healthy and loving forever home.

Since 1999 when founders Rob and Shirley welcomed baby Maximo and his ailing senior mom Maria into their hearts, another 150 donkeys have found solace at the Donkey Refuge.

On Saturday, July 27th the Refuge welcomed several hundred visitors who weathered the storms and joined volunteers in the barns to give snuggles and scritches and hear heartwarming stories about the donkeys in our care.

Wonderful visitors generously sponsored donkeys, bought bales of hay for the donkeys and purchased gifts and souvenirs in the Donkey Shoppe while the children made donkey ear hats at the Kids Craft Tent.

On this very special day, folks who sponsored an ambassador donkey were able to have their picture taken “on the other side of the rails” with their donkey friend. Only on Donkey Day could this happen.

The Refuge is open to visitors Fridays through Tuesdays for the balance of the summer. We are closed Wednesdays and Thursdays for farrier and routine health care services and for property

Reflecting on 20 years!

This year we are thrilled to see a puddle after a summer rain however a puddle to a donkey presents as a great big hole in the ground.

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maintenance. Hours are 9am to 4pm with suggested last admittance at 3:30.

Go to our website to confirm that we are open and for proper driving directions as GPS doesn’t work well in the Valley. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com.

The admission fee helps cover the costs of caring for the donkeys.

Please add us to your summer plans.

Mark your calendar to join us for our 8th Annual Pancake Day on September 8th.

And remember, If You Can, Hug A Donkey! Your Heart Will Be Happy!

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Donations gratefully accepted.

Reedman Gallery Collaborative - Now open until Aug 25, Blind Bay Community Hall. Thurs to Sun 10-4. FMI see ad on page 10 Alternate Approval Process - Must be received by CSRD by 4pm, Aug. 21. FMI see ad on page 18 Shuswap Marina After Hours Social - Fri. Aug 23, 5:30 to 9pm. 2127 Ingram Rd, Blind Bay. FMI see ad on page 10 New Student Registration - Tues. Aug 27, 9am to 2pm at your neighbourhood School.

Bring Birth Certificate and Care Card. If you are unsure which school your child should attend please contact the District's Transportation Department at 250-832-9415. See ad on page 39 Cedar Heights Fall Bocce Tournament Sept 7, 9am to 4pm. FMI www.cedarheightscommunity.ca South Shuswap Library - Summer Reading Club and Lego (ages 3-12). Drop in for more info. Shuswap Solar Energy Society Presentation Sat. Sept. 14, 10:30 am.

Blind Bay Poker Run - Sept. 8, 10am to 3pm. Check in time 3pm at Finz. 50/50 draw.

Pick up cards from each Marina. FMI Finz ad on pg 11 Hawaiian Pig Roast - Sept 10, 5pm at Cedar Heights. FMI www.cedarheightscommunity.ca EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL Eagle Bay Fire Dept. Annual Open-house Sat. Aug. 10, 10am to 2pm. Come and meet the firefighters, activities for kids, door prizes, hot, dogs, ice cream. Fire Smart info.

SORRENTO Indoor /Outdoor Open Air Market -Sat Aug 10, 8am to 2pm at Notch Hill Town Hall. Returning guests-The Shuswap Market Group.

Fundraising food sales.

Sorrento Lions Pancake Breakfast - Aug 10, 8am to 12pm at Sorrento Farmers Market Summertime Walk-in Clinic - Sorrento, 9am - noon & 1pm - 4pm on July 29-Aug 16 / Aug 19 - 23. #1 - 1250 TCH above Munro’s See ad on pg 27 NimbleFingers Festival - Aug 24, 11am to 9pm at Sorrento Centre. Family friendly music lovers’ festival with two stages showcasing an international lineup of old-time and bluegrass acts. Bookended by two week-long music workshops www.nimblefingers.ca TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Pancake Breakfast - Aug 31. 8-11am.

The Lonesome Town Painters - In Concert at Carlin Hall. Tue August 13, 7pm. Tried n True, bona fide bluegrass band hailing from Vancouver. lonesometownpainters.com

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White Lake Annual BBQ Fun Day - Sept. 21, 12pm to 4pm at White Lake Hall. Bongo the Clown. Fire Hall Displays, Drum Making (preregister 250-463-1752), Face Painting, Pie Eating Contest, Live Entertainment.

NORTH SHUSWAP Friday Night Live by The Hub in Scotch Creek. Open mic 6pm, opener act 7pm Feature 8pm. Food & goods market. Aug 9 - Sherman Douchette. Aug 16 - Tennessee Walker.

Aug 23 - Electric Love Band. Aug 30 Paisley Groove.

Learn to Fish programs - August 8, 15 & 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park.

Equipment provided. Under 16 don’t need license. Drop in for free. Arrive early.

Live Music at The Hub - Aug 8 Reggae, Aug 10 Stiff Whiskers, Aug. 14 Jon Trichel & Suzi Rawn, Aug. 22 Red Chair, Aug. 24 The Hip Replacements, Aug. 29 Five Alarm Funk, Aug. 31 Fortunate Sons. 250-955-2002.

Splish Splash Art Sale - NS Community Hall, Aug. 10 & 11, 10am-4pm. Pottery, paintings, art & jewelry.

Comedy Show - with Chris Gordon & Chris Griffin. Aug. 15 the Hub FMI 250-955-2002.

Dinner & Dance with Margit Sky Project Aug 16, Doors open at 5pm, Lakeview Centre.

Tickets Ross Creek store or Denise at 250955-8135 Meet and greet with MP Mel Arnold - Bring your questions, have a coffee and a visit.

Aug. 21, 2-5 pm, Unit E 3871 SquilaxAnglemont Rd. Paint & Sip Workshops Saturday Aug. 31, 56:30PM NS Community Hall. Must pre-register - Debbie at info@northshuswapbc.com or 250.804.8097. Followed by Art Show-A Fine Art Collection of Local Artists from 6:309:30pm.

Classical Musical Trio - Sat. Sept. 7, 3pm at Celista Estate Winery. Featuring “The Sycamore Trio.” Goldberg Variations; violin, viola and cello. Fundraiser for NS Lions Club Youth Program. Tickets at Celista Estate Winery, The Hub & Ross Creek Store. BYO lawn chair.

Adams River Salmon Society Interpretive Cabin at Tsútswecw Provincial Park Wednesday Walkabouts, discover park and learn about salmon. 10 am– 12 pm by donation. Salmon Sundays - Families come play and learn with games/activities about salmon from 1pm-3pm.

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R/B Rock (Ontario), Aug. 21 Slocan Ramblers Bluegrass (Ontario), Aug 28 Sarah Jane Scouten Roots and Country (Ontario) Admission donation 20th Annual Classic Antique Car Show Aug 11, 8:30am to 2pm at R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

Meditations & Prayer Events - Prayers for Peace beginning Aug. 11, 11am - weekly 1 hour class of guided meditation, teaching and prayers. Weekly guided meditations starting Sept. 10. Tues & Thurs 12:05-12:35 pm. Deep Meditation Study on Universal Compassion Wednesdays starting Sept. 11, 4:30-6:30 pm + potluck dinner. Guided Dharma meditation every Wed. beginning Sept.

11, 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Meditation, dharma teaching & meaningful discussion. Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre - Entrance #1302960 Okanagan Ave RootsandBlues Festival - August 15 to 18, Salmon Arm Fair Grounds. Entertainment, workshops, vendors and kids activities. More info at rootsandblues.ca Salmon Arm Fair - Sept 6,7,8 Live music, parade, food vendors livestock, tractor races, indoor exhibits. FMI www.salmonarmfair.com CHASE Music on the Lake - Tuesdays at Chase Memorial Beach Park. 7pm to 9pm. Aug 13 Cornstock (see below) Aug 20 - Lauren Mayell. Aug 27 - Ben Klick Chase Cornstock - Aug 13, 4-9pm at Chase Memorial Beach. Little Kernels Adventure Zone, Corn Cook off challenge, local farm & craft booths, watering hole. Performances by Jeremy Kneeshaw (4pm), Soul Patch (5pm) and Tennessee Walker(7pm). FMI chasecornstock.com Moonlight Movie Tour - August 19 - Concession/activities 7pm, movie 8:30pm.How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Supports Chase Minor Hockey. At Chase Secondary School, 420 Cottonwood St..

FARMERS MARKETS Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - Until Oct. 12. Saturdays 8 am - noon. Lions Pancake Breakfast- 8-11am. Aug 10, Sept.14 Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays until Sept, 9:30am-1:30pm. by the Hub. Celista Farmers’ Market - Wednesdays, 9am -1pm NS Community Hall Lakeview Community Hall Market - Thursdays 9am to 1pm Chase Farm & Craft Market - until Sept 1, Fridays, 10am to 2pm (by Safety Mart) Salmon Arm Community Market - Fridays 8am -1pm. 5th Street & 5th Ave SW

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail .com or call 250-463-2611 shuswapscoop@ • Badminton - Wed. 7 - 9pm at Sorrento Elementary.

BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details.

• Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd Thurs./mo. at 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Upstairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-517-8401 info@salmonarmtm.com www.salmonarmtm.com • Seniors Lunch - Last Thurs. noon at Duffers Den, Call to reserve 250-675-3661 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849.

• The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of Oct.) (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Contact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at 8:30am, meeting at 9am. Sorrento Place Clubhouse (Buckley Rd). Jacquie 250-675-2574 Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery.

Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:15am - 3pm; FMI: Gail Boden gailboden@telus.net • Tuesday Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7pm.

FMI Chris Emery 250-675-2865 or ccemery@hotmail.com • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. FYI Chris Emery at 250-675-2865.

• Zumba - Weds. 7pm. FMI Agnes 250-253-5200 Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577.

• Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm.

• Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October-June, 7pm. Doors open at 6:30.

• Singers - Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower level.

Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 250515-3276

Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / Ukulele Orchestra 7pm • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Ladies afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The Shutterbugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church - Adult study 9:30am, Service 10:55am • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 • Immunizations - 2nd Mon. Adults & Children.

Book appt. w/health nurse 250-833-4101.

• Volunteer on Duty - on duty Tues. 10-2pm & Thurs. 8-2pm to answer questions about help for seniors - (i.e) light housekeeping/yard maintenance, transportation for medical appointments, snow removal Senior Support Services. Visit or call 250675-3661 email sshealthss@gmail.com • Foot Care - Wed. Call for appt. 250-675-3661.

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• Mobile Lab Services & ECGs Thurs. 8am2pm. Extra Tuesdays: April 9, May 7, June 4, July 16, and Aug 13 Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 • Fitness Tues & Thur 9 to 10:15am 675-5098 • Garden Club - 2nd Thur.10:30am (except June to Aug) 675-2125 or 675-2029 • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm.

New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:15am - noon. FMI Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008.

• Fireside Knitters - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am - noon.

Come join by the fireplace.

• Page Turners book Club - 3rd Thurs, 10am • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story times, baby talk, colouring, craft days, and more check our website or stop by.

Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook

• Meet

1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage • Mon: Line Dance (intermediate) 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm.

Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30am 804-3987/ AA at 7pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men)1pm Rick 675-2829 • Wed - Five Crowns, 1 pm Ralph 675-5485, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am FMI Peter 675-2746.

• Thurs - Quilting 10am Kathy 675-3605/ Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm Sheena 253-0820 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:45pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. FMI Trudy Grigg, sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca • Lions Club Weekly Meat Draws Fridays at Copper Island Pub 5-7pm Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Mon 7-9pm & Thur 2-4pm • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, noon (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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Its is with deep sadness the family of Andy Nelson announce his passing on June 24, 2019 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Andy spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family.

He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 2009.

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He leaves behind his children, Gary (Juliet) Judy (Steve) Bill (Sandy) and Donny (Pam).

Grandchildren Ashley, Cole, Alicia and Sean.

Great grandchildren Charlotte, Richard, Monty, Gabby, Joey and Sebastian.

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Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 •Carlin Country Market carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250-675-3661, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com.

• CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; thebackacher@telus.net.

• GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES • South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ • Sorrento Health Centre – 250-803-5251 • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • Lions Club - Email: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento

Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse and South Shuswap Community Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 2224204. Vernon Moti office: 250-5033664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com/ Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or Dick: 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) - saca@sorrentoshuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250675-2599 • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250253-3663 sorrentofoodbank.ca •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 • North

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