South Shuswap Scoop January 2020

January 2020

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2020 Starts with Heavy Snow and Power Outages

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By Barbra Fairclough make it into the restaurant. Suzanne Duryea Residents of the Shuswap rang in the had come across a tree down on Eagle Bay New Year with heavy wet snow and wide- Road just past Reedman point and could not spread power outages. Road and hydro make it in. Spinnakers was closed January 1 crews were dispatched throughout the area due to power out. Sorrento and Area Health in response to snow and downed power Clinic posted they had a few problems with lines. power outages, blocked driveways, heavy Some of the first power outages were snow and no internet. felt on December 30. SCOOP publisher, In Sunnybrae the Sunnybrae Bible Tracy Camp opened to the Wojciechowski community as a says SCOOP/ warming center and Kicker offices were had the soup on for out of power for residents. five days. “There Margaret Falls was a lot of trouTrail, also in Sunnybleshooting to keep brae, is now closed production on track until further notice. and to stay availaBC Parks reports that ble to clients.” approximately 35 New Year’s trees are down and Eve was not the there is damage to the party some may new facilities in place have expected. along the trail. A full Many areas of BC assessment is currentInterior got a wally underway. lop of quickly acAs a result of cumulating wet storm damage at Fire Department Member truck. Tsútswecw Provincial snow on December 31 Eagle Bay Photo submitted by Lise O’Brien with downed trees and Park on the North Shussnow impacting road access to many areas. wap, the gates have been closed to prevent Some of the worst hit areas were Eagle Bay, public access until assessments and recovWhite Lake, upper Scotch Creek, Celista ery efforts can be completed. Significant and Anglemont. trees and facilities, including a tree down on Social media was busy during the storm the interpretive cabin, were impacted. as people helped to get the word out.

When the weather started to clear, BC Alan Rendell posted on Facebook that Hydro was able to do helicopter patrols of New Year’s Eve party at the Eagle Bay Hall affected transmission lines to help ground was cancelled. Spinnaker Café used Facecrews locate the problems. Fresh crews book to let everyone know they couldn’t (Continued on page 3)

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2020 Starts with Heavy Snow continued Coordinator. required medications, non-perishable food, Jim Dingeldein, President at Lakeview enough bottled water for each member of Community Centre confirms that a couple your family, warm clothing and blankets. dozen residents took advantage of the soup and warm refuge. It was a place to charge your devices and meet with neighbours who were in the same situation.

Cathy Semchuk, Emergency Program Facilitator of the CSRD worked with NEP Coordinators throughout the Shuswap to identify and coordinate local needs and to identify the possible need for Emergency Warming Centers. NEP Coordinators are volunteers who live in your neighborhood White Lake cars buried Photo submitted by Kia Schneider and work with the Regional District to coordinate a neighborhood emergency from the lower mainland arrived and addi- plan and assist in coordinating a response tional resources were mobilized. Road to local needs. NEP Coordinators can be a Rhino in his comfy Snow Bed conditions created access challenges in key liaison in implementing a coordinated Submitted by Larch Hills Winery some areas. Snowstorms like these are response and accessing outside agencies. very challenging as heavily snow-laden The CSRD is responsible for the directrees often continue to fall and contact tion and control of coordinated response power lines well after the snow stops. and recovery from a major emergency South Shuswap Linda McClure, resident of Anglemont event. This is accomplished with trained and a volunteer Neighborhood Emergency and practiced personnel and community Program (NEP) Coordinator with the Co- volunteers. If you would like to become a lumbia Shuswap Regional District volunteer NEP Coordinator or for infor250.463.2611 (CSRD) says power out for four days and mation about emergency planning in your 250.955.0534 lack of access in or out of the area certain- neighborhood, Cathy Semchuk at csemFax : 250.955.0515 ly increased stress levels for people. The chuck@csrd.bc.ca or 250 832 2424 E-Mail: shuswapscoop@gmail.com fact that people couldn’t be reached and For information about Neighbourhood Mailing Address: 7320 Estate Place, couldn’t get out was a big factor.

Emergency Preparedness, including curAnglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8 “We are so grateful to have a NEP and rent NEP areas: www.csrd.bc.ca/services/ to be connected to Shuswap Emergency emergency-management-program/ C.E.O.: Jan Wojciechowski Program. We conshuswap-emergencyPublisher: Tracy Wojciechowski tacted the CSRD and program/neighbourhoodEditor: Jo Anne Malpass let them know we emergency-programs Assistant Manager: were isolated.”

For updates about local Catalina Montgomery After becoming provincial parks, go to Writer/Co-Editor: aware of the need, www.env.gov.bc.ca/ Barbra Fairclough the CSRD gave nobcparks bfairclough.008@gmail.com tice on January 3 To report a problem on that Lakeview Comroads, AIM Roads: 1-866 Freelance Writer: munity Centre in -222-4204 Jerre Paquette Anglemont would BC Hydro recommends Happy New Year! open as a warm refthat you should be preDeadlines: uge for residents pared to be without powADVERTISING: Jan 22 & Feb 26 and directed people er for 72hrs and you EDITORIAL/CLASSIFIED: to contact their should consider a kit that Jan 26 & Mar 1 Neighborhood Comhas a flashlight (extra Waist deep in Eagle Bay DELIVERY: Feb 7 & Mar 13 munity Program batteries), first aid kit, Submitted by Uta Marshall

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)

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Key Issues and Priorities for 2020

As we enter a new decade, it’s appropriate to identify key issues and priorities for the next year, and actions that may help us to realize the opportunities before us. A key priority at this time is the implementation of the Area C Incorporation Study. To date, we have recruited 12 volunteers to function as the Incorporation Study Committee under Chair John Smith, and two meetings have been held. We are fortunate to have Mr Smith chairing our committee as he was previously involved with incorporation studies in Barriere, Clearwater and Sun Peaks, so he brings us considerable first-hand experience. This 15-month study will provide a detailed analysis of costs and benefits of incorporation of Sorrento-Blind Bay as compared to the default option, which is the realignment of Area C into 2 electoral areas. It is intended to provide residents of Sorrento-Blind Bay with the critical information needed to inform their decision about local government structure going forward for generations to come. I would strongly encourage all residents to participate at these monthly meetings to ensure that all of your questions and issues are addressed.

In 2019, we have held a number of community and Newsome Creek Watershed Action Group meetings and met in person with Minister Farnworth to request financial support from the province to implement a disaster mitigation plan. While we had a positive meeting with the Minister, at time of writing we are still waiting for any decisive efforts from the Province to help save

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homes, businesses and properties in the Newsome Creek area. In 2020, we will continue efforts to obtain the results needed.

Late in 2019 the first in a series of Town Hall meetings was held with the topic being winter maintenance of our roads. That meeting was well attended, and provided very positive feedback about the efforts of AIM Roads to enhance our driving safety in the winter months. Our next Town Hall session will focus on the topic of Shuswap Economic Development (SED). Previously, SED was a service provided by CSRD staff to this community, but in 2019 the CSRD Board made the decision to move this function into an arms-length relationship, such as a stand-alone non-profit society. This new model is similar to that being successfully implemented in Salmon Arm and Sicamous. I look forward to obtaining community input regarding the new structure and functioning of Shuswap Economic Development at our next Town Hall session, and to conducting a series of sessions throughout 2020 on a variety of topics.

In 2019, the South Shuswap Transportation Society (SSTS) was formed, and to date, has received sufficient grant funding to purchase and install an electric vehicle charging station, which will occur early in 2020. We have also received funding from the CSRD, Shuswap Community Foundation and SASCU to help fund the purchase of an electric vehicle. In 2020 we will be continuing our fundraising efforts and hope to implement this vital service as soon as we have sufficient funds to purchase an electric vehicle.

In 2020, the South Shuswap Housing Society (SSHS) will be collaborating with the CSRD in the conduct of a housing needs assessment study in Areas C and E. From the results of this study, we hope to be able to better define the goals and priorities of the SSHS and our community housing needs going forward.

In 2020, we will also be continuing efforts to develop a new community park in Eagle Bay, and to further implement the Area C Parks Plan. I look forward to collaborating with the local advisory group to help develop the plans for the new Eagle Bay Community Park.

I would also like to extend my best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to all residents of the South Shuswap.

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Incorporation Meeting Lays Stage for Work Ahead

By Barbra Fairclough The second in a series of community meetings of the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Committee was held on December 12th at the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre.

The meetings started with the election of John Smith as Chair and Patrick Earley as Vice Chair.

Allen Neilson and his associate Sherry Hurst then presented a brief overview of the first incorporation committee meeting which served to introduce the 12-person committee to the process that will unfold over the next several months.

Prior to presenting the “Description of Current State,” Neilson clarified that if incorporation was not chosen the default option was for Electoral Area C to be made into two areas referred to as C1 and C2. The incorporation option is referred to as “Incorporation Study Area (ISA).”

Neilson Strategies was involved in both the Electoral Area C Governance Study in 2017 and the Electoral Area C Boundary Analysis Study in 2018. Factors considered in determining boundary recommendations were geographical boundaries, current government services, population density, future development potential, road networks, property assessments and agricultural land.

Hurst then reviewed the “Description

of Current State” noting that, “We are just giving you a baseline understanding for the context of moving forward.”

The areas outlined in her report were emergency services, planning and development, parks and recreation, economic development, transportation, administration, utilities, recycling and solid waste, and miscellaneous local government services.

After the presentation the committee invited questions and comments from residents. A range of topics was presented but there was a predominant agreement by committee members and residents alike that making information available to residents on an ongoing basis was a foremost consideration.

The next community meeting will commence Stage Three, “Service and Issue Fact Sheets.” It is the most timeconsuming part of the incorporation study.

Meetings 3-7 will be needed to complete this stage. One separate fact sheet will be produced for each of the local, subregional and regional services currently provided to residents in the study area by the CSRD. The questions answered in each fact sheet will be, what is the scope of service provided, who makes decisions, who delivers the service, what is spent on the service and who pays for the service (and how much)?

Neilson Strategies will be going into the service areas in more detail, as well as examining the impacts of incorporation and how those impacts compare to our current state.

The next two community meetings will be on Wednesday February 12, 6-8:30pm at The Cedar Centre (2316 Lakeview Drive, Sorrento), and Monday March 16th, 6-8:30 pm (Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road). The public will have an opportunity to present questions at the meeting.

Director Demenok confirmed that: “Moving forward does not imply support.

It implies getting the information needed to make informed decisions… Incorporation or not, that’s not my call to make or even the Board’s call to make. It is the voters’ call as to how we proceed.”

Approximately a dozen residents attended the community meeting. Residents are encouraged be become acquainted with the information that is available.

The CSRD will unveil more information in the weeks to come that will assist residents with finding information and having questions answered.

“I hope all residents in Blind Bay and Sorrento get actively involved in this process and take every opportunity to become thoroughly informed.” said Electoral Area C Director, Paul Demenok.

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Four Season Comfort at Long Ridge Lodge

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By Barbra Fairclough ing, fishing, cycling is all within easy Long Ridge Lodge has been a labour reach. Hunting season means hunters have of love since Blair Donison and Leeann a comfortable place to stay.

Herechuk purchased the property over 30 The snow in the winter makes for a years ago. It has grown from an empty lot great vacation for sledding, snowshoeing, to year round accommodation for outdoor back country skiing or just reflecting on enthusiasts. the quiet beauty.

Long Ridge Lodge is located on the There are two smoke free suites, each western flank of the Monashees at the accommodating 6-8 people. They are fully base of Long Ridge Mountain. The weath- contained with power and water, radiant er most closely equates that of Revelstoke floor heat, clothes washers, full kitchen, National Park. Nestled in the heart of the satellite tv, and Wi-Fi. You will be comworlds only temperate Inland rainforest, fortable any time of year. Covered deck winters offer plenty of snow and summers and barbeque make relaxing easy. are sunny with cool evenings.

For larger groups, there is a 1000 In 1983, Blair came to Seymour Arm square ft. lounge. to camp with a very good friend. Blair At times the lodge serves as temporary said to Leeann, “You’ll love it there.” accommodations for work crews in the The next year they both camped in area.

Seymour Arm and after that there was no Many years ago, a neighbour apquestion, “We had to have a piece of proached Leeann needing a place for her property.” contractors to stay Blair and Leeann had On the back of a snow sled the realtor run out of money that year, so they oftook them to view the property for the fered the suite at a reduced prepaid rate, first time. This off-grid snowy place had its appeal. “After that we came just about every year.”

Good friends would meet up with Blair and Leeann during the years that followed, and they would build another part of the lodge. Year by year another part was completed.

Getting supplies in for construction was defined by remoteness, weather and travel.

Every load of materials meant they were one step closer to a completed lodge.

Leeann says that Seymour Arm is a beautiful spot for all kinds of vacations. Nearby Bughouse Bay is perfect for enjoying beach time. Boating, Long Ridge Lodge Sign at Ireland and Quast Rds. skiing, paddle boarding, hik-

Leeann Herechuck and Blair Donison offer a winter welcome at Long Ridge Lodge.

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and they bought a fridge and stove to complete their first rental suit. Their neighbours had a place for their contractors to stay and the contractors didn’t have to live with their clients. Everyone was happy.

Leeann says, “I’m very proud that we have been able support local businesses and local community as much as possible.

We are so remote, offering a helping hand is important.”

From the turn off from HWY 1 at Squilax, travel to the lodge can take two hours with some adjustment for weather conditions. Travel east on the SquilaxAnglemont Hwy. Paved as far as St. Ives, the road turns to gravel for 41km prior to reaching Seymour Arm. Be prepared for remote travel.

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Chamber News

By Karen Brown Annual General Meeting February 19th The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday February 19th 2020 at Cedar Heights Centre. A wine & cheese will commence the evening at 6:00 with the meeting following at 6:45.

Guest will be Area Director Paul Demenok who will speak with the membership about future economic development and the needs of business owners within Area C. This is an excellent opportunity to speak directly to our local government about what we as a community need to support business owners and non-profit organizations within the South Shuswap.

Call for Chamber Board Directors Leading up to the Annual General Meeting, this is an All Call for Directors for the South Shuswap Chamber. If you are interested in running in the February AGM Election for Directorship, please email Karen Brown Executive Director at: manager@southshuswapchamber.com. An Expression of Interest to Become a Director will be emailed promptly to you for completion. Completed Expressions must be received by the Chamber no later than February 1st, 2020.

Chamber Welcomes Five New Businesses in December As we head into our 7th year since the revitalization of the South Shuswap Chamber, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the membership continues to experience healthy growth. The Chamber would like to welcome to its membership Angela Inglis Realtor, Copper Island Cannabis Co, Darla Miller Realtor, Shuswap Business Solutions and White Post Auto Museum.

Balmoral Corner Upgrade Feedback The Chamber will continue to monitor the design changes at the Balmoral Road & Hwy 1 intersection. The community feedback will be compiled and presented to Ministry of Transportation officials at a meeting in Spring. If you would like to give feedback, please either email the Chamber at manager@southshuswapchamber.com or go to the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and respond to the post asking for feedback.

Thank you!

2020 Taste Dinner Series

By Adam Blair On January 25th we are excited to kick off our 2020 Taste Series. Chef Chris Whittaker and his team look forward to bringing the Shuswap a series of dining experiences that are not to be missed. This dinner will be no exception as we will be featuring the extremely rare wild BC Truffle. Guests will

be treated to a five course, wine paired meal curated by chef in a night that will surely be memorable. Buy tickets early so not to be disappointed as there are limited seats available. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on this dinner as well as the others in this series.

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Nigel Collett Welcome to a new decade!

We at the Eagle Bay Fire Department hope that everyone had a great holiday shared with family and friends and are excited for what the new decade will bring. It’s a bit of a cliché to say time flies but it really does – I’m grappling with the fact that the Winter Olympics were almost a full decade ago in Vancouver!

As a recent recruit to this fire department (or fire brigade where I am originally from) I thought it might be of interest to some as to my motivation for signing on and my initial impressions on my first two months being a rookie fire fighter.

Having relocated to this community a year ago, I took the time to get used to early retirement and figure out what to get involved with. I was raised in a large city and have come to value contributing to community, especially true in a rural area with its limited resources.

I got to know some of the fire department volunteers, as neighbours, sometimes simply at the mailbox or at various community events. I also became aware of the recruitment drive by the CSRD to recruit fire fighters across the regional district.

The bottom line is I had no excuses – in good health and with time on my hands, I took the initial non-committal step of having the Fire Chief show me around their facility. Having been a volunteer before in areas which leveraged my deskbound work experience, this was a little daunting as I knew absolutely nothing about fire fighting – I would be truly starting at the bottom. But I signed up – it really isn’t a huge time commitment, 2 hours on a Tuesday evening for practice flies by, especially when you are learning stuff (not knowing anything to

begin with is truly not an issue) and although I won’t get rich on the pay, my beer money fund is already adding up.

I’ll get into it next month but suffice to say I have been welcomed to the team with open arms, have learnt a ton already and this has made me keener than ever to be able to contribute. Everyone is willing to take the time to show you what to do and where to go and it’s a great team - the sort of team you dream you could have had in your everyday work life.

Eagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-5170429. He will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our fire hall. Practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. All equipment and training is provided.

You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page.

"WIRES DOWN" We had multiple callouts between December 31 to January 5 for trees on wires, trees on fire, wires pulled away from houses, wires down along the road, and wires hanging low and dangling On December 31 we were doing emergency traffic control at the scene of "wires down " across the road from the Eagle Bay Mercantile store. After several hours the wire that was now buried in snow came to life and put on a pretty good show. Humming, buzzing, snapping, and dancing . The asphalt actually caught on fire underneath the snow.

It was a great wake up call for us to never let our guard down on these "routine calls".

Check out our Facebook page for video footage of this event.

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Balmoral Intersection Construction Now Complete

By Barbra Fairclough Construction has been completed at the intersection of Balmoral Road and Hwy I and improvements include: • Access management improvements to the Highway 1 - Balmoral Road Intersection using raised median curbing; • Delineation of Highway 1 adjacent to the Balmoral Road intersection through the installation of concrete median barrier; • Enhanced guide signs directing traffic to alternate Highway 1 access.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) invited members of the public to offer their feedback on potential improvements for the Highway 1 and Balmoral Road intersection, through an open house on June 26, 2019, and online feedback until July 10, 2019. The options presented were: • Option 1: right-turn-in, right-turn-out and left-turn-in movements with a protected left-turn bay • Option 2: eliminate all left turns onto and off the highway.

This project will increase safety for people who travel this route by restricting left turns onto the highway and movements straight across the highway.

Option 1 was chosen by the public, and it was also the ministry’s preferred option because its best balances the need for safety while providing the ability to access Balmoral Road.

Additional funding was approved to include highway acceleration lanes at Balmoral Road in both the eastbound and westbound directions to further improve the safety of the intersection. The request for acceleration lanes was common feedback received from the ministry’s public engagement.

This project will increase safety for people who travel this route by restricting left turns onto the highway and movements straight across the highway. These movements have accounted for over 70% of collisions at this location in the past 10 years.

Traffic on Balmoral Road wanting to cross the highway, or make a left turn onto the highway, will be required to use the current nearby underpass (White Lake Road), resulting in minor impacts to travel times.

There is variable public opinion around whether the White Lake Road is a suitable alternative for the redirection of traffic across the highway. Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok

says “Its not the ideal solution, but it’s a step in the right direction.

MOTI confirms that the White Lake Frontage Road, which runs parallel to Highway 1 by the Balmoral Road intersection, is currently designated as a Class “C” roadway.

The ministry will undertake traffic counts during the winter and summer seasons to ensure that the current road classification is appropriate.

Winter classifications for provincial roadways are based on traffic volumes and function, and if a route sees an increase in traffic or commercial usage, the ministry may upgrade a road and increase maintenance operations on that route.

Temporary line markings are in place on HWY 1 until spring when warmer temperatures permit the application of permanent lane markings.

The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is asking for feedback from residents about the Balmoral Corner at TCH so they can keep the Ministry of Transportation informed. The Chamber will convene with MOTI officials in March 2020.

Feedback to the Chamber will form part of an ongoing assessment and be compiled and presented at this meeting.

Concerns, incidents or other comments about the new routes can be emailed to the South Shuswap Chamber: manager@southshuswapchamber.com For information on the Balmoral intersection project, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Qwn5vU For comments or input regarding the Balmoral Project please contact: Project Manager, Ryan Thorpe, P. Eng. at 250 212 7329 or email at ryan.thorpe@gov.bc.ca

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Shuswap Watershed Council and Okanagan Basin Water Board pen joint letter to new Fisheries Minister, calling for action on Invasive Mussels Shuswap Watershed Council Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), two watershed organizations based in the Interior region of B.C., have sent a letter to the new federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Hon. Bernadette Jordan, to express their ongoing concern about the threat of aquatic invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels and call for more action from the federal government.

“Every year we experience invasive mussel-infested watercraft arriving at our borders – heading to the Okanagan, the Shuswap, and other B.C. locations, with the vast majority coming from musselinfested waters within Canada. And every year, our water is put at risk – for drinking, for fish and other wildlife. Our famous beaches, our water infrastructure, and more, is also put at risk,” OBWB Chair Sue McKortoff said, explaining the importance of the letter.

Although there are no known infestations of Zebra or Quagga mussels in B.C. or Western Canada, an introduction would have devastating and costly impacts to wa-

ter quality, fish populations and habitat, water utilities, hydro-electric facilities, beaches, and property values. The cost of managing an infestation is conservatively estimated to be $42M per year in the Okanagan valley alone; costs that would be borne by local taxpayers and property owners.

Shuswap and Okanagan Lakes are especially at risk of an invasion because they see a large influx of watercraft each summer, including from mussel-infested areas of North America. Additionally, federal research has noted that the Okanagan and Shuswap is at high risk due to warm water temperatures and high calcium content in the waters which increases the chance of the mussels’ survival.

The letter cites a spring 2019 report on Aquatic Invasive Species by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development which identifies a lack of urgency and intervention by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in preventing and containing the mussels. More recently, a report from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in June 2019

also found that the federal government’s protection of Canadian lakes and waterways against aquatic invasive species is inadequate. An infestation in B.C., the letter states, would cause a catastrophic collapse of Pacific salmon stocks in our waters, which should be a concern to DFO. “We are very concerned that Zebra or Quagga Mussels could arrive in British Columbia,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the Shuswap Watershed Council. “We know from the experience of others who are now dealing with the invasive mussels, that the cost of effective prevention is so much smaller than what it costs to manage the mussels once they arrive. We are lucky. We still have the opportunity to keep them out, but we need stronger support from the federal government on this issue.”

The SWC and OBWB are asking the federal government to build upon a previous financial commitment of $400,000 in August 2018. Specifically, they are asking for a new investment in B.C. that could support the expansion of three key pro(Continued on page 11)

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grams including watercraft inspection, early detection monitoring, and education and outreach. The SWC and OBWB are also asking the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to contain known mussel infestations by enforcing new prevention measures, such as watercraft inspection and decontamination for travellers leaving infested watersheds, and new measures to prevent floatplanes and amphibious watercraft from transporting aquatic invasive species.

“The nearest known Zebra and Quagga Mussels to B.C., within Canada, are in Manitoba and Ontario,” says Erin Vieira, program manager for the Shuswap Watershed Council. “Although it is illegal to possess or transport aquatic invasive species, there is no requirement for watercraft to be inspected and decontaminated as they leave infested lakes or waterways. This is an opportunity to improve containment and prevent the spread of these mussels.”

“We take this issue seriously and are heavily invested in protecting our waters,” added McKortoff. “For its part, OBWB has run its ‘Don’t Move A Mussel’ outreach and education campaign since 2012, spending more than $334,000 in local tax dollars on this initiative, and thanks to support from the Okanagan business community, delivered a program worth over $847,000. It has also provided $195,000 in local tax dollars between 2013 and 2019 to the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society to assist with direct boater outreach and to conduct mussel monitoring. But we need the federal government to join us. We welcome the opportunity to work with Minister Jordan, and her office, to address this issue. ” The full letter can be found on the SWC website at www.shuswapwater.ca.

For more information on the mussels, the risks that they pose, and tips to prevent their spread, visit www.DontMoveAMussel.ca.

Celebrate Winter Locally - Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet

By Pat Danforth Early registration for the 36th Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet ends on Monday, January 14…don’t miss it.

Your registration will delightfully include skiing the powdered trails followed by a hot lunch at the chalet, then pool time, an appy hour and awards ceremony at the SASCU Recreation Centre.

Event details are: • It’s on Saturday, January 25, 2020 with a 10:00 Start Time • All ages from 2 to 82 participate

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Recreational and competitive distances range from 1 km to 34 km Registration information is available at www.skilarchhills.ca . Please note that ALL REGISTRATION closes on Thursday, January 23, 2020 This is a B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation fund raiser with $415,490 raised over the past 35 years.

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Seniors Village Planned for Salmon Arm

By Jo Anne Malpass Shuswap Village, a Seniors Eco Village is in the planning stage to serve Salmon Arm and surrounding communities.

Operated by an experienced, not for profit society, Vancouver Resource Society (VRS), the village is unique in that seniors choose what they want, and when they want it.

A summary from VRS says they are targeting 70+ year old seniors who are downsizing and want a home that they can truly afford and can live in until their last golden days if they choose. The homes planned for downtown Salmon Arm are generally single story, range in size from 400 to 1500 sq. ft. and are energy efficient.

Seniors would own their own home.

“We try to keep the prices down by keeping them simple... insulated slab on grade, single story, attached (i.e. in rows or du-

doctor and nurses), manages health care records and appointments, as well as provides a wellness package for nutrition and medication/pharmacy. It would have onsite concierge, transportation, emergency response, housekeeping and meals.

“The focal point of our seniors eco community will be the senior’s community center, which includes a country kitchen, library and gym plus large multipurpose rooms for education, functions, and volunteering and socializing opportunities, as Community Building - Artist Render well as outdoor bistro and barbeque area.” plexes) generally, unless some seniors Surrounding the community center are want or need a larger detached home.... many outdoor amenities. “We want the again, it’s their choice!.” community and families to enjoy our senHouses are accessible in terms of door ior’s community as much as our seniors sizes, open concept, no stairs, walk in will.” showers, no maintenance etc. The homes Presentations about the Village are will be ‘smart homes’ – remotely control being held at the Prestige Hotel in Salmlights, heating, security, water leaks etc. on Arm on January 15 at 11am, 2 and 7 The technology in the home has options pm. People can register on the website at for 365 virtual health (all day access to 65plusliving.com.

Record Breaking Collection at White Lake White Lake Fire Department

By Dawn Clarke A cool evening, snow on the ground and a Fire Department ready for action……. Tuesday, December 3, was the night of White Lake Fire Department’s annual food drive and the residents of White Lake did not disappoint. Not only did White Lake residents come up big with cheque and cash donations totaling $1,030 but food weighing just under 2000lbs was piled into the fire truck and tender and members’ personal trucks, before being Boxes and boxes of food, plus cheques and cash packed up at the Fire Hall for delivery to totalling $1030, ready for the Sorrento Food the Sorrento Food Bank. This year’s Food Bank, with the 20 members of the White Lake Department who took part in this year’s food Drive was the most successful to date, and Fire drive. the Fire Department wishes to thank each This was the 12th year that the Departand every resident for their generosity and ment members donned Santa hats and turn kindness.

out gear to go door-to-door in the area to collect donations from the community. It is always a fun event for the firefighters and this year was no exception. The firetruck and tender toured the area with sirens announcing their presence before members knocked on doors, greeting and thanking residents for their support.

Deputy Fire Chief, Lynn Mazur, commented, ‘It is an honour to serve the community, and have the opportunity to meet as many residents as possible whilst working to support the Food Bank. It is a great cause, and we thank everyone who helped make this year’s Food Drive such a success”.

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White Lake Residents Association Has Environmental Focus

By Barbra Fairclough White Lake Residents Association(WLRA) is engaging on ecological initiatives on behalf of White Lake residents. Several committees are active on multiple fronts relating to parks, forests, water quality and lake stewardship.

White Lake Stewardship Group is a multiple stakeholder group and they have a collaborative spring ice-off plan with BC Parks and Freshwater Fisheries. The stocking strategy next year will include15,000 blackwater trout and 30,000 pennask trout.

White Lake is considered one of BC’s top recreational trout fisheries in terms of angler days.

WLRA has received funds from BC Parks, Salmon Arm Fish & Game Club and the Shuswap Flyfishers Club to carry out an invasive species project to reduce the effects of carp in the lake system. The WLRA will be needing volunteers from White Lake and the Salmon Arm Fish & Game Club to assist sometime in April.

White Lake Trails Committee- The WLRA looks forward to a formal agreement with the Shuswap Trail Alliance and BC Parks on establishing “volunteer trail steward maintenance assistance” in the planned Cedar Creek Interpretation Trail System.

This project is delayed somewhat with the withdrawal of the Rural Dividend Fund, however once the plans are finalized, and as funds become available, the work will proceed.

Representatives from BC Parks regional office were on site with the WLRA at the end of November regarding the initiative to deactivate the forest service road which is just over a kilometre long. The road is currently covering approximately 15% of the

Location of forest service road located in White Lake riparian zone Photo credit: courtesy White Lake Residents Association

total White Lake riparian zone. BC Parks is currently working with BC forestry officials in exploring the possible relocation of the FSR outside of the park boundaries.

In addition to protecting White Lake water quality this will allow the BC Park planners to make improvements to the park area. The WLRA has requested the opportunity to be involved in this planning process and will be meeting with officials from the BC Parks Kamloops office sometime in mid January.

The WLRA Water Quality Committee reported at the last community meeting about the initiatives coming up in the spring regarding the resumption of the volunteer "secchi testing" and the on-going surface water documentation project. Secchi testing is a method to measure water clarity and the amount of siltation in the lake over time.

At the last community meeting the results of the late summer water test conducted at the west end of the lake and CSRD ground water testing were summarized as well.

The WLRA Forest Stewardship Committee is pleased that BC Timber Sales has improved the visuals on cut-block K76R by increasing the retention areas within this large cut-block. BC Timber Sales has indicated that clear cut logging was the chosen cutting method to combat root rot that has been identified as a possible regional hazard in the South White Lake cut blocks To learn more and to get involved, please visit White Lake Residents Association website www.wlra.ca

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Testing Finds Problem with Sunnybrae Water System, Boil Water Notice in Effect CSRD Media Release A leak in the Sunnybrae Water System’s intake line has been identified as the source of recent water quality issues for users of the system.

Pressure testing conducted on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 confirmed the

problem with the system, which is now scheduled for repair in early January 2020.

The testing process involves bringing in an underwater dive team to work with a crew at the treatment plant to conduct testing.

Cameras were also inserted into the intake line to help determine the problem.

The leak in the intake line means groundwater is flowing into the pipe causing elevated turbidity, which is a higher than normal concentration of particles in the water that can make it appear cloudy or murky. High turbidity levels can interfere with the water treatment plant’s disinfection process causing an increased risk of illness.

Sunnybrae Wet Well

As a precaution, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has now upgraded the previous Water Quality Advisory to a Boil Water Notice. Interior Health has been notified. As a result, the CSRD and Interior Health advise that until further notice, all users of the water system are warned to: • boil their water at a rapid boil for at least one minute; or • add two (2) drops of fresh household bleach per litre of water; or • Use an approved alternative source of potable water (bottled water).

These directions apply to all water used for drinking, food preparation (including ice and produce) and dental hygiene.

The leak in the water line was located within six feet of the Sunnybrae Water Treatment Plant. Fortunately, this means a less complicated repair than if the break in the line had been located further out into Shuswap Lake.

The Boil Water Notice will be removed once repairs are completed in January and tests confirm the water is safe to consume. The CSRD will notify users through the website, www.csrd.bc.ca and the CSRD’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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Sunnybrae Community Association

By James Clark Happy New Year all! Well I hope none of you are sick of turkey just yet, because kicking off the 2020 Coffeehouse series with some upbeat and energetic vibes will be none other than Chicken-Like Birds!

This fancy duo, Jasmin Lynn Sutherland and Ari Lantela never fail to let their endearing personalities shine through their performance, songwriting, musical talent and stage banter. Their online bio describes them as bringing the “oldetime-new-time country blues and ragtime, a smidge of intentional sloppiness, a foot stomp or two, and often humorous lyrics with a bit of sugary sweetness in there for good measure” and I would happily vouch for this statement without hesitation! With a duo who have toured the country, you are most definitely in for a bargain at $3 for a night of Chicken-Like Birds plus more! It's Saturday, January 11 and

everything else as usual: sign-up & doors 6:30pm, show time 7:30pm, coffee & treats at intermission! Grab your-

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self a bite to eat at the Seniors Hall beforehand: Lasagne for $9.99 or Minestrone Soup & Bun for $4.99! Reservations recommended, call 250835-8800.

In other exciting news we are thrilled to welcome Goldie Denise to the Sunnybrae Community Hall.

Goldie will be providing a gentle Yoga class to the community from January 6th through to the end of June 2020. The class is by donation, and currently set for Mondays at 10:30am. All are welcome and folks are encouraged to register with Goldie at 250-804-9158. This news may reach you by the time the first class has passed, but fret not, there is still time! You can also find information on our Facebook page and website: “Sunnybrae Community Association” and sunnybraecomunityassociation.com”.

We look forward to catching up with you all in the near future. Stay safe and see you soon!

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Heading into the New Year at Eagle Bay Submitted by Cathy Wolf It has been a busy December in Eagle Bay. Christmas trees went up in the Hall early in December. There were potluck luncheons and year end windups for our Quilters, Crafters, and Fitness Group. All have had a very successful year. Our thanks and appreciation go out to our volunteers Inez Jorgensen, Dot Salter, and Wanda Parker for taking up leadership roles and ensuring the success of our community groups. The Garden Club, led by Carol Newton, had an Christmas work bee in late November for the making of Christmas wreaths and arrangements. Thanks to Carol for all her work in organizing the event. Even those of us who are novices came away with great Christmas treasures.

The Community Association also held a community Christmas pot-luck luncheon that was well attended with good cheer all around. As usual the food was delicious.

There was a gift exchange and our thanks to Gaetane Shirley, Terilee Schnell, Lynne Hansen, and Jane Dale for their Christmas songs and for leading Christmas caroling.

Donations at the luncheon were collected for the Food Bank along with a cheque from the Community Association for $500.00 to the Sorrento Food Bank in support of Eagle Bay Families. As I write, preparations for our New Year’s celebration are also underway.

The Community Association also met

Tina Hysop, Manager of the Sorrento Food Bank and Al Shirley, vice-president of the Eagle Bay Community Association.

with community residents and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) to provide input into the revitalization of the outdoor area surrounding the hall. Ryan Nitchie and staff from the Parks Department and Paul Demenok, our Area C Director, met with EBCA directors and community residents to receive feedback as well as to provide updates regarding developments. A draft sketch of the plan todate was offered to those attending the Christmas luncheon along with a map of the new layout and design. The CSRD will be putting forth a budget for approval in March of 2020 and we will continue to report on the progress of the pro-

ject.

Heading into 2020 we have a number of dates and events we would like you to mark on your calendar.

Our new Playgroup for children under 5 begins January 3 at the Hall from 9:30 11:30 Christine Sandover has volunteered to head up the group and we hope that many families will enjoy the opportunity to get together each Friday morning. The playgroup is looking for donations of books or small toys for the children.

Please contact Christine at 604 725-0691 or email her christinesandover@hotmail.com to arrange for pickup.

The Quilting group begins again on January 6 with Fitness starting up on January 7 and Crafts, January 8. Watch for the dates for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Pancake Breakfasts. The Hamsters have begun practicing. Dinner Theatre announcements will be made in the spring.

The Eagle Bay Community Association Annual General Meeting is slated for March 26, 2020. We hope you will take time to attend. Operating and capital budgets requiring approval of the membership will have significant impacts on our community over the next 10 years. With revitalization and the potential purchase of additional community land, the EBCA is looking ahead to ensure success of both projects.

There is the 70th Anniversary of Eagle Bay Day slated for August 1. We hope you will make it a priority to attend, not only to catch up with neighbours, but also to have the latest information on our projects and events.

The Eagle Bay Community Association has its sights set on Revitalization Projects in the New Year. We hope you will join us in continuing to build a thriving, caring and safe community.

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Dealing with Hypothermia First Responders

By Sandra Reutlinger Tobogganing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, skating, snowshoeing, skiing, building snow men. All pretty cool.

How great that we live in a 4season playground and there is always something fun to beckon us outside.

What happens though, if we get stuck outside for too long and it's too cold or we are ill prepared?

Frost bite is no fun at all.

Hypothermia can be fatally dangerous. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. A dangerously low body temperature means your heart, nervous system and other organs can't work normally.

Often, someone with hypothermia may not even realize they have it because the symptoms are gradual and self awareness is compromised due to confusion. As your body tries to warm itself, shivering is the first symptom, although it may stop all together as the hypothermia progresses. Symptoms will also include slurred speech, lack of coordination, numbness in hands and feet if frostbitten, low pulse, shallow breathing, drowsiness, confusion and eventually loss of consciousness.

Call 911 if you suspect someone has hypothermia.

The South Shuswap First Responders will arrive on scene to provide medical care and comfort until the ambulance arrives to transport.

While you are waiting, the first thing to do is to remain calm so you can focus. If possible, gently move the person inside but avoid sudden and jarring motions. Also, frostbite is a real concern and frostbitten toes and feet should not be walked on. If remaining outside, try to cov-

er the ground area with something to insulate the person from the ground and protect them from wind and snow. Remove wet clothing and cover the person with dry clothes and blankets. Rewarming needs to be done gradually and carefully. Wrapped hot packs can be positioned under the arm pits, groin, neck and torso but carefully as burns can happen easier than one would think.

Hot packs should never be applied directly onto the skin.

With hypothermia, you want to warm the torso area first as warming the extremities or warming too quickly can cause shock.

Helpful tips if you need to call 911 for an ambulance: - Have reflective and wellplaced house address signs.

These are available to order from the South Shuswap First Responders.

- Shovel your driveway/ entryway into your house so the stretcher can be maneuvered as close as possible - Have someone on the lookout for the First Responders to direct them to the patient’s location - Outside lights and even the front door ajar are good indicators when the Responders are looking for a house.

- When not at a residence, a vehicle with hazards on will help to locate the patient - Find out any relevant information from bystanders including incidents that led up to the medical emergency, medical history, medications etc.

- Your calmness will help those around you, especially the patient, deal with the emergency at hand For more information or to order an address sign, call: 250-833-5060 and/or www.ssfra.ca

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Join with a Friend Citizens Patrol

By Barbra Fairclough After a well-attended community information meeting on November 27 to address community safety concerns, Carolyn French is delighted to have several residents interested in participating in a Citizens Patrol. French suggests that the central focus will be for patrols in Cedar Heights and the Blind Bay area.

The Nov. 27 meeting in Blind Bay was hosted by French.

Corporal Jaimie Leverrier of the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment and four representatives of the Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol came in support of the meeting.

French confirms that there are ten people who have expressed interest so far.

One of the best things about citizens patrol is that volunteer times are short and easy to do.

• One four hour patrol per month • There are no fees to pay • Training is free (conducted by Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol) • Camaraderie and knowledge that you are helping your community be safe is invaluable.

French says so far there is a need for a few more volunteers if citizens patrol is to move ahead. “We are very close to what is needed to organize a small board and register a society and take first steps with training of volunteers.” Volunteers will be RCMP Associate Volunteers.

With everyone busy over the next several weeks, French confirms at some point in early to mid January, she will be (Continued on page 18)

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Season’s Greetings from Carlin Hall Community Association

Join with a Friend Citizens Patrol Continued able to make the determination as to whether there is enough interest to start a Citizen Patrol in this area. A few more volunteers are all that is needed.

Join with a friend. Patrols are usually two people patrolling together. Some of the things that volunteers do is set up radar triggered speed boards, man barricades during community events and check for stolen vehicles.

If you are interested in participating but are uncertain or have questions, feel free to touch base by email at carolyntommail@icloud.com Carolyn French will be happy to answer your questions.

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Submitted by Jane Stephenson Before looking ahead, it is important to take a backwards glance; taking stock of all that has occurred in a previous time. For example, for many years, Carlin Hall was on the opposite side of the highway from its current location. Huge changes, big adjustments, and gradual recognition took place as the new location became home. Old activities resumed, new ones began, and once Andrew Collins Trio January 30th at Carlin Hall Tickets at the door or in advance at Acorn Music again, in its new location, Carlin Hall was a vibrant centre for the ahead of his grasp. Bending and blending community it served. genres, these musical shape-shifters land Fast forward, and with an ongoing somewhere between the re-imagined vision for being an Arts and Culture Centre, this past year has been a hubbub worlds of Béla Fleck and Newgrass inof activity as the Carlin Hall Community vader, David Grisman.

Andrew’s skills on mandolin, fiddle, Association Board of Directors underguitar, mandola, mandocello and smooth took a major project to upgrade the vocals merge with the rich talents of his stage, sound system and lighting. The support of the membership, community, trio mates Mike Mezzatesta and James and local businesses has been absolutely McEleney. They represent a back-tobasics visitation on what the band does outstanding.

Carlin Hall continues to offer a great best -- spontaneity of the stage and rapidevening of entertainment, along with the fire, improvisational exchanges. Check out the website andrewcollinstrio.com best array of snacks/goodies available Askew Foods Grocery Cards through your kind donations. The June Askew’s Foods has been a long time and December Coffeehouses continued supporter of all things community. to be in support of the Second Harvest CHCA is grateful to Askew’s Foods for Food Bank; the most recent December recognizing the importance of communiedition raising over $800 in monetary donations, along with the food item con- ty, arts, culture, healthy lifestyles, and the good things that are created when tributions. Our audience members and people have a place to gather. musicians always share their kindness, If you are looking for a positive way generosity, and thoughtfulness of others. in which to support the CHCA, the Andrew Collins Trio in Concert Board is now taking orders for Askew’s Thursday January 30, 7:30pm Five time JUNO nominee and seven Foods Grocery Cards. These cards are value for value and are easily used at time Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins and Askew’s locations. By partnering with his fellow Trio string-meisters have bor- Askew’s, the Carlin Hall Community rowed a page from basic carpentry, hit- Association receives a percentage on ting the nail on the head with their new, cards sold. Being as everyone requires groceries, this is a win for the consumer, double disc cleverly called “Tongue & a win for Carlin Hall, and a win for a Groove”. You may already know the very community-spirited grocer. Also, wildly exploratory Andrew Collins through his work with The Foggy Hog- Askew’s does their best to support local area farmers/products. town Boys, the equally mind-bending The Grocery Cards are available in Creaking Tree String Quartet or the Trio, denominations of $50, $100, or a larger itself – but you’ll never put a label on amount which can be specified. *order him for his approach to folk, newgrass, now and make arrangements for pick up jazz and even some chamber-oriented during the February 1 Carlin Hall Cofroots music. Showcasing a dizzying feehouse. Payment can be by e-transfer number of styles and instruments on stage, Collins and Co. appear to live by or cash on delivery. To order contact the old adage, “idle hands are the devil’s Don Cavers at doncavers@yahoo.ca or 250- 852-2274. workshop”, likely keeping them just

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Arts Council for the South Shuswap SATURDAY February 22nd Submitted by Jacquie Middlekoop Sunnybrae Hall The FACES Production of the NutThe Crawl continues at Sunnybrae cracker Was a Huge Success!

The students of FACES did a spectac- Community Hall with THE EISENHAUERS. The shared vocals between Jeremy ular job in their winter recital perforEisenhauer and his wife Sheree superbly mance of The Nutcracker this holiday season. They performed to a full house at bind everything together, making for an Carlin Hall on December 15th. The recit- extremely enjoyable listening experience. al featured performances from our music Opening for The Eisenhauers is local fastudents, dance students, children’s choir, vourite Steph Clifford.

SATURDAY February 29th Sormusical theatre students and dance mistress Brooke Richardson. The evening al- rento Retreat & Conference Centre Finishing off the 2020 Small Hall so included a fantastic performance from four guest dancers of the Shuswap Dance Music Crawl, JOSH & BEX play at the Sorrento Centre. This Canadian Dream Centre in Salmon Arm. Many thanks to all of the evening’s performers for a won- Folk duo out of Kelowna BC makes derful night of dance, music, singing and music that captures their vulnerabilities and draws listeners into their world with acting.

We would also like to thank our com- a deeply-rooted transparency and heartmunity sponsors once again for their gen- forward presence. Opening for Josh & Bex is another loerous support: The cal performer (yet Blind Bay Village to be confirmed at Grocer, SASCU, press time).

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MUSIC CRAWL taking place in the January Registration at FACES is South Shuswap over three weekends in On Now February. All concerts are just $20 each Registration remains open at FACES for an evening of live music. All concerts for dance, music, musical theatre, choir, will be licenced; beer, cider or wine will and the newly formed Adult Contempobe available. As well, charcuterie platters rary Choir. The adult choir led by Ms. for two or four people can be pre-ordered Kelly Coubrough will meet every Tuesonline so one can enjoy cured meats, day evening. The group will choose and cheeses, artisan bread & pickles to round explore different musical genres to sing out each concert experience. Feature con- – no experience necessary! certs in 2020 are: For more information or to register SATURDAY February 15th for the FACES music or dance programs Carlin Hall visit www.shuswaparts.com The Crawl kicks off on the Carlin Hall Visit Shuswap Culture for all Seastage with GUITAR YOU EXPERIsonal Events & Happenings.

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Music at the Maples

Dirt Road Opera will perform at Maples Waterfront Resort located at 1283 Dieppe Rd. Sorrento on January 31st

By Susan Aylard Music is coming back to the Maples on January 31, 2020. The Maples Waterfront Resort in Sorrento has been hosting house concerts for the last few years and have seen the likes of Cod Gone Wild, Songs of the Southern Belles, Greg Drummond Band, Derina Harvey Band, Three Finger Shot, the Lion the Bear the Fox, Ryan McAllister and the North Country Gentlemen, just to name a few. Susan Aylard, fiddle player for Cod Gone Wild, manages the Resort.

Even from the road and when she has some time off from shows, she enjoys bringing her fellow musicians to Sorrento to share their talents on either the Gazebo Stage or in the Big House. The next show is really special, as one of the members has worked closely with Aylard in her musical career.

Her first two cds were recorded and produced by Barry Mathers at RedHouse Recording. Since then, Mathers has used the fiddle playing that Aylard brings to the recording studio in various other recording projects. There may even be a few of these lines in the upcoming Dirt Road Opera house concert.

Dirt Road Opera's journey began back in 2016 when Rachel Matkin and Barry Mathers once again teamed up to make music.

The two had previously worked together on three albums by the Cruzeros, a Canadian country band. Barry was the singer and songwriter and Rachel sang harmonies on many of the songs. Their mutual love of music by the likes of Buddy and Julie Miller, Steve Earl, John Prine, Fred Ea-

glesmith, Gillian Welch and many more inspired them to start writing and recording an album of their own. Musicians came and went as the band developed a distinctive sound.

Dirt Road Opera solidified it's core when Jim Ryan, also a former member of the Cruzeros, became the third member of the band. The fourth and newest member is Sean Bray, on electric guitar.

Skip ahead three years and after countless hours in Barry's home studio, Redhouse Recording and an album was finally finished.

Rachel and Barry's voices have always had that special "thing" when they sing together and Jim's third part brings it all home. With the additional support of some great studio players: Scotty Gamble; John Ellis; Matt Kelly; Andrew Smith and Gary Smyth, the songs on Nowheresville have a sound that is distinctive and satisfying. Every track brings something new to the table.

Pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, drums and rock and roll guitars all wind their way through a diverse collection of songs, with the trio's vocals being the common thread that ties it all together.

This incredible show is on January 31, 2020 at the Maples Waterfront Resort. Bring a cushion and some extra money for desserts available at the break. Desserts for this show are lovingly and deliciously provided by Sprockets. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Show starts at 7:00 but come early to get your favorite seat. Please email Sue at info@shuswapmaples.com or call 250-803-1554 for tickets.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Where neighbors become friends

Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau Perhaps you are looking for a way to contribute to the comDecember closed out 2019 with a lot of good cheer and felmunity in 2020? We’d love to welcome you as a volunteer. There lowship at Cedar Heights. Many of our programs incorporated are many ways to become involved such as planning an event, social get-togethers to end the year - from a morning coffee party helping in the kitchen or office, assisting with a program, or helpby the fitness group to a tour of the Christmas lights of Blind Bay ing with outdoor clean up spring and fall to name a few. We are followed by appies by the Shutterbugs (photography group). Of also having a GoFundMe drive to help with funds to improve our course it wouldn’t be the Christoutdoor areas enjoyed and used by mas Season without a sing-a-long many in the community as well as visiwith the Ukulele Band led by Petors to the area. A “Greens for Geeter Blacklock. Rounding out the zers” GoFundMe page has been set up festive season was the sold out anto make it easy to donate to improvenual Christmas Dinner and Dance. ments. Go to Camaraderie and friendship was www.cedarheightscommunity.ca and obvious at all the events! check out “Greens for Geezers” on the Of course January brings home page. thoughts of New Year’s resoluNot heading to warmer climates but tions for many of us. Have a look just looking for a way to escape the at what’s offered at Cedar January blahs? Movie nights can be a Heights. Maybe we can help with cheap and easy way to get out of the some of your resolutions. Are you house without having to drive too far.

Cedar Heights Christmas Dinner 2019 looking to improve your fitness? Sit and January movies are “Red Joan” (January Be Fit is a new fitness program being piloted at Cedar Heights. If 10) and “Mia & the White Lion” (January 24). Doors open at you’d like a gentle start to a fitness program this may be for you. both movies at 6:30 pm. Adults and youth are $5 and children 12 The goal is to improve flexibility, overall strength endurance and and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. range of motion. Or perhaps carpet bowling or snooker is more to From all of us at the Cedar Heights Community Association your liking as part of your fitness program. Want to keep that to all our neighbors and friends in the Shuswap and surrounding mind active? Come and play canasta, bridge or crib. Time to have areas – we wish you a very healthy, happy, prosperous and more fun? Join us on Friday, January 31 for our 3rd Annual In- peaceful 2020. door Winter Olympics. No special skills needed for the games.

Registration includes refreshments, dessert and prizes. Get your tickets at the Centre starting January 7th. Non-member tickets will be available for $15 starting January 21. Random assignment will determine your teammates!

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Notch Hill Natter The Notch Hill Town Hall in Sorrento would like to THANK all our Supporters, Sponsors and Volunteers for our annual Community December Christmas Events at the hall: Askews Save On Foods ♦ Blind Bay Grocer ♦ Candy Vault ♦ Canadian Tire ♦ White Lake Fire Department ♦ AIM ♦ South Shuswap Library ♦ ♦

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By Anna-Marie Eckhart planned for 2020 at the hall.

Happy New Year from the Come be a part of it, give Notch Hill Natter! In review back to your Community, and of our past year of events and have a part and say in Pregoings-on at the hall, we had serving our Heritage. a great time getting together As a Non-Profit Regisfor a wide range of communi- tered Society, all operating ty events. costs incurred at the hall are The hall put on 12 differ- funded by fundraising, donaent events in 2019 including tions and from grants applied our first annual Heritage Day for. We work hard to keep and Show 'n Shine. Two very our Community Hall doors well attended Artisan Markets open. To help NHTH memwere held at the hall during bers achieve this, the hall is the spring and summer. Blue- applying for a Government grass music filled the hall in Issued Charitable Status September with songs sung Number. This will allow the and instruments played from hall to apply for supporting the band grants without Rough Cut. the help of sponOctober sorship, somesaw the thing that is a original must for a nonhardwood profit without a Fir flooring Charitable Starestoration tus number. It project also will allow completed. the hall to open Our first an Endowment/ Dallas Smith visiting at the NHTH Preservation painting with President Anna-Marie Eckhart party was Fund Account. on CP Holiday Train Night. held in NoThe NHTH vember with Rayna Vdh, a is looking for two estimates mixed bag of art. for a kitchen reno at the hall.

And we finished the year We are looking to add cupoff in December with a bang! boards, electrical outlets, storWe held our annual Chilage and installation of applidren’s Christmas Party, folances. This project will be lowed by the CP Holiday funded by pending grant apTrain with guests Terri plications, in spring 2020.

Clarke and Dallas Smith at March 2, 2020 - General the hall and one more time Meeting at 7pm followed by old tradition, the Ladies entertainment meeting. CofChristmas Social. fee will be on! New members The hall and our little welcome. Annual memberwhite church were host to ship fee of $10. weddings, family reunions, For information on our private and business parties, Heritage Rentals, please concommunity forums, Hall tact Marianne at 250 835Board, general and entertain- 4721 or Sheila at 250 803ment meetings and birthday 5206. For all other enquiries: parties. It has been a busy LIKE us on Facebook at our year!

Facebook page: Notch Hill We are a non-profit socie- Community Hall. Email us at: ty and rely solely on volunnotchhilltownteers to make ALL these hall1910@gmail.com Find us events happen. We have wel- at: 1639 Notch Hill Rd, Sorcomed 20 new members, rento Phone message at: 250 making us a membership of 835-8455 45. We are looking forward to our Community Events

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Something New in a New Year Sorrento Health Centre

By Marilyn Clark We have just celebrated a new year and a new decade. January 1, as on other January firsts of the past, brings changes to our lives, our taxes and even our health care.

On January 1 this year, Medical Services Plan premiums (MSP) have been eliminated. If you have been paying premiums until December 31 or partial premiums because you are part of a group plan, as of January 1 you will not be paying premiums. You will have read of the onerous burden this has placed on small and large businesses, including government employers so you will likely be paying those premiums through increased prices or increased taxes to cover the employer cost.

If you owe MSP premium debts outstanding prior to January 1, 2020, these will still be owed.

Enrolment in MSP remains mandatory for all British Columbia residents. MSP accounts will continue to include the account holder and a spouse and children.

New and returning residents will be required to complete two steps for MSP enrolment: submit an MSP Application for Enrolment to Health Insurance BC (HIBC) and obtain a BC Services Card by visiting an Insurance Corporation of BC driver licensing office. You will still need to update your MSP account with address changes. To do that, you can go online to gov.bc.ca/managingyourMSPaccount.

If you have been approved for Premium Assistance for a period ending after January 1, 2020, you will receive supplementary benefits until December 31, 2020 which includes certain medical services obtained in BC such as massage therapy and chiropractic services. Eligibility is based on your annual net income as confirmed by the Canada Revenue Agency.

For our part, our new web site is now live at www.sorrentohealthcentre.com!

Browse on over to find out information about the Sorrento and Area Community Health Centre!

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre

By Sandra Reutlinger She woke up worried. Doctors didn't know what was wrong and were calling it "idiopathic" because her platelets were dropping below normal and so it meant going for more blood work.

More, in fact meant once a week (her specialist was saying maybe even twice a week) depending on the results from her last bloodwork. Environment Canada had issued a snow fall warning for later that day. Could she make it into Salmon Arm, wait in the long line up at the lab and still make it back before getting caught in the storm? She highly doubted it. She resigned herself to the fact that her health would have to take a back seat and wait for another day as she couldn't drive on treacherous roads.

Pouring herself another cup of tea, she settled in her chair and opened up the latest edition of the Shuswap Scoop. Wait. What was this? Life Labs was operating twice a week at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. Relief tasted sweeter than her honey tea as she realized what this meant. She could manage the small drive just up the road and have her blood work done on schedule. Not only was this way more convenient, it brought her a sense of peace knowing health services were located near by and she wouldn't have to make the trip 'into town' quite so often.

Walking in the door, there was only one person ahead of her and so there was little wait time. While there, she learned the

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Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre was a volunteer and community run organization.

The mobile blood lab run on Tuesdays and Thursdays was not the only health service offered. Along with a foot care clinic and many resources, the best surprise was the Walk in Clinic offered every Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. A doctor available close by, even if for now it was only Saturdays, meant this really was becoming more of a community in which she could consider growing older without having to move away.

Before leaving, she took a few pamphlets, bought a book about nutrition and inquired about a yearly membership. She found out that since the clinic is not government run, it covers operating expenses through memberships, donations and grants. Hmm, perhaps she should consider volunteering to help as a greeter at the office or maybe even sit on the board. With extra time to spare before the snow would really start to fly, she popped over to the It's All Good Health Food Plus store and then picked up a take home meal from Spinnakers. Healthy living was on her mind these days and she now had a valuable resource at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre located at the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall.

Home again, she sat down at the computer and typed in (Continued on page 24)

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www.sshss.ca to check things out and opened up another tab to see what their Facebook page looked like. It was going to be a good day after all.

• Lab services, collections and ECGs: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-2pm • Seniors resources: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-2pm • Walk in Clinic: Saturdays 9am-1pm • Immunizations: 2nd Monday of the month 9:30-11:30am • Foot Care: every 2 weeks, call 250-6753661 to book your appointment.

• Seniors Computer Program: Tuesdays and Wednesdays January 21 to February 27 from 10am-11am and 11am-12pm.

Paul Abra, Certified Executive Coach "The only proper way to eliminate bad habits is to replace them with good ones."

Jerome Hines, Musician So here we are in the New Year, a time for making resolutions. Resolutions may be to become healthier and fitter.

Resolutions could be to spend more time with family and friends. Resolutions might be to become more efficient and effective at work.

Whatever the resolution, whether personal or professional, it is all about creating a new habit. It is important to stress that habits take from three weeks to three months to form and become routine. Trying to incorporate more than one important habit at a time is difficult and usually backfires. Think of the times when your new year's resolution started well, but petered out within a period of time and the excuses mounted.

It all comes back to a few questions.

What is it we want to change in our professional or personal life? Why is this important to us? When will we incorporate this into our daily or weekly routine?

How do we make sure the habit sticks?

Again, we need to focus on what it is we truly want to change and work on.

This needs to be our focus, not what others say or feel. We need to be fully committed to the new habit if there is to be

any chance of success.

Next, we need to look at when and how it will be incorporated into our life.

What is a good time that will ensure we keep it up? Is there something that is being replaced with the new habit and are we willing to replace it? We have to be honest with ourselves to ensure that the new habit is truly what we want and be willing to make some sacrifices to ensure its successful implementation.

Finally, we need to have a plan as to how to keep it going. This is really about accountability. When we enlist a family member, friend or colleague to whom we have confided our goal, we have become accountable to both ourselves and them.

We will endeavor to keep up the habit when we know others are aware. If they understand the importance of you acquiring this habit, they will want to help you along the path you have chosen.

So, as we look ahead in this New Year you may want to look at changing a certain habit. Knowing this habit will impact your life in a powerful way is the motivation to begin this journey.

"Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going." Jim Ryun, Olympic Athlete Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca

Look Ahead With Optimism

By Deb Armour, Owner Deb’s Style Loft Each day there are questions we ask that we try to find an answer for. And if we can’t, we’ll try again tomorrow.

Come January, everyone’s mind turns to beginning anew, I think of a new year as a time to take stock of my life and hit the reset button where necessary. Not with the goal of perfection, but simply seeking to always be and do just a little bit better.

In 2020, look ahead with optimism. Live more sustainably every day, in every way.

Advocate for Independence, Individuality, Creativity-and the possibility of Positive change.

Redefine Timelessness and Value in fashion. Insist on Inclusivity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Support families of all kinds. Take a stand. Our values are everything.

Focussing on our mental health is our key to success. Celebrate each stage of your life, be present in it rather than mourn something that’s passed. Embrace the changes, be a healthy productive woman in each stage of your life rather than apologetic. Don’t perpetuate the notion

that somehow moving forward in your life is wrong. It’s not aging. It’s growing!

It’s acquisition of the most valuable things, experience, knowledge, grace and insight.

GET THE LOOK: Time for knittygritty: This season, sweaters are trending and have even more flair. Striking sleeve shapes, cut-outs, and embellishments make them extra special. Whether the medical condition known as “extremely sick of winter” sets in, or you’re just looking for something that can handle our unpredictable Canadian winter-weather, this is your chance to wrap yourself in a cozy cardigan or a warm fuzzy bulky boyfriend oversized pullover (very chic), be it a softly structured cotton-knit or something wool, like a Merino wool or Alpaca.

Perhaps a lovely cashmere which is a closet must.

There are many beautiful fabric blends and many new fashion silhouettes to suit your personal taste, so you won’t tire of wearing the same one each day. Get cozy while remaining stylish.

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Sorrento Lions Club We are proud to have been able to make three donations recently.

The 1787 Rocky Mountain Rangers RCACC in Salmon Arm, received a cheque in the amount of $1,500.00 to assist them with their travel plans to Europe in April 2020. Pictured is President Lion Jim Mead and Master Warrant Officer Karl Bungay.

Sorrento Elementary school (proceeds from the Seniors' Christmas Party 50/50 draw) for the purchase of special needs equipment. Pictured is Principal Jodi Garries, Lions Jim, Tony, Patrick, Leona and Hans.

By Judi Kembel We thank everyone who attended and supported our club and a special thank you to the local Sorrento and Salmon Arm businesses for their generous donations to the Silent Auction.

We wound up the year with our annual Club Christmas Party which included a potluck dinner and a gift exchange.

January and February are usually quiet months for our club but we are looking forward to gearing up for our 2020 events. We will begin with our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park on Easter Sunday, April 12th. On May 21st, we will celebrate our 47th Charter Night and May 30th will see our 6th Annual Garage Sale. If you have any items to donate, please call Lion

Wayne Kembel at 250-675-2616. Next on the agenda is the annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on June 21st followed by the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Beer Garden on July 1st.

In keeping with the current bans on plastic bags, we wish to announce that the Sorrento Lions Club has gone green.

We are using paper bags imprinted with our crest and name for the meat draw prizes. We also have bright yellow, jumbo tote bags imprinted with our crest and name for sale at $5.00 per bag.

These cloth bags will be available for purchase at our meat draws or you can call Wayne at 250-675-2616 to place an order. Remember when you support your Sorrento Lions Club, you are supporting your community.

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Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento began on September 20th, 2019 and will run until June 26th, 2020. All funds raised go right back into the community.

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 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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Shuswap Overland Adventures 365 Opportunities

By Jason Lutterman January has returned, the cold grey month where more gym passes are sold than any other, yet the number of people going to the gym remains the same.

The ribbons and mess are barely cleaned up from celebrating our year and looking back at how quickly a decade has come and gone. A flood of New Year’s resolutions has begun as the dam bursts and by dam, I mean that old belt on our jeans that has been defeated by grandma’s Christmas platter but at the same time, begins 365 opportunities to get outside.

Our 4yr old, Old English Bulldog named Hazel & our 13yr old Husky X named Shiva at the trail head for the White Lake Lookout

Last January I set a goal of fishing 100 days. Working 5 to 6 days a week that sounds absurd, but because of the incredible opportunities only minutes away, I managed to get out, even if for only an hour, 70 times in 2019. I got to visit the top of every mountain surrounding our proud lake, sat in historic fire lookouts high above the clouds, camped in new places with new friends and not only did I enjoy every moment, these moments became opportunities for others.

More than 50 4WD vehicles cruised through the back roads together for the Take Your Top Off for Tatas event and before the dust had settled, we had raised $6500 dollars for the Rae Fawcett breast health clinic at RI Hospital.

A few months later those same jeeps were covered in wreaths and lights for the annual BC Four Wheel Drive Assoc Toy Run, raising thousands of dollars in toys and food for local families. I am truly grateful and realize how fortunate I am to live in the Shuswap. endless Historic Fire Tower at Eagle Pass. opportunity for adventure lays in every direction. So, before you throw away another unused gym pass may I one who messaged us this year with incredible new spots to explore and those suggest the following: Snowshoeing and cross-country ski- who reached out and joined us on a few ing at Skmana, a beautiful trail system new adventures. Let 2020 be your year for exploring the Shuswap and see how built around Skmana Lake only much better you feel with a little advenminutes from Sorrento. Farrells Field ture in your step. Keep an eye out for the in Celista, an outdoor skating rink in Celista open from 8am to 11pm in the owl and you might #Findyourscoop.

See You on the trail. winter months. The Wade Rd trails that follow the contours of the Adams River and lead into a scenic Gorge, rich with local history, migrating salmon and native pictographs painted on the rocks. The Historic Flume Trail on Holdings Rd that seems to only get better no matter how many times I make that trek. Margaret Falls has finally reopened in Sunnybrae and this time of year the White Lake More than 50 4WD vehicles cruised through the back roads lookout is picture perfect. together for the Take Your Top Off for Tatas event and before Thank you to everythe dust had settled, we had raised $6500

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Balmoral Intersection Safety Committee To Whom It May Concern: In early October a group of concerned citizens met and agreed to establish a Committee to continue advocacy efforts regarding the Intersection at Balmoral and Notch Hill roads onto the TransCanada Highway. Our Committee has decided on the name: Balmoral Intersection Safety Committee.

Our Committee Goal is: "The Balmoral Intersection Safety Committee will work together with affected residents and users, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and Community Groups to ensure safe, effective and efficient access and exits to the Trans Canada Highway 1 at Balmoral/Notch Hill Intersection. This will be achieved through the realization of an UNDERPASS in the vicinity of Balmoral and Notch Hills Roads."

We appreciate that much has been done to mitigate accidents at Balmoral Intersection.

The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce worked with and lobbied the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to prioritize this intersection. They also arranged an open house where MOTI presented 2 options. The options were not what people had envisioned and many felt they did not have an opportunity to influence changes. MOTI de-

cided on Option 1 which has now been completed. The communities have been utilizing the reconfigured route for some time now. Our hope is that the recent changes will reduce accidents, at Balmoral Intersection. We do feel, however, the reconfiguration has increased the level and potential of accidents along the detour and frontage roads with additional safety issues. There have been several accidents, incidents, near-misses and at least one vehicle turning into oncoming traffic on the TransCanada Highway.

Our Committee is reaching out to Community Groups and Emergency Services to get your thoughts and participation in determining the best way forward. We would appreciate your input and would also be interested in hearing how the proposed changes have or may impact your services/organization. Please respond to the return address or email: balmoraltch1@gmail.com We would like to be able to use your response to assist us in lobbying on behalf of the affected Communities. Please let us know if you do not want your response shared.

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• 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

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and South Shuswap Community Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 • Notch Hill Cemetery Society - Louise 250-253-5776 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222 -4204. 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

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To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail .com or call 250-463-2611 shuswapscoop@ lele Orchestra 7pm BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd Thurs./mo. at • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Ladies 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mike Murrell afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The Shutterat 250 675-4495 bugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Up• Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am stairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-517-8401 • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church - Adult info@salmonarmtm.com www.salmonarmtm.com study 9:30am, Service 10:55am • Seniors Lunch - Last Thurs. noon at Duffers • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. Den, Call to reserve 250-675-3661 • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

2417 Golf Course Dr. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, Field Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 • Walk-in-Clinic - Saturdays 9am-1pm trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849.

• The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on Fridays • Immunizations - Adults & Children. Book appt. to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, w/health nurse 250-833-4101.

• Volunteer on Duty - Tues & Thurs 8-2pm. To ancontact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// swer questions about help for senior support services. www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ Visit or call 250-675-3661 email • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of Oct.) (writing, dancing, sshealthss@gmail.com theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) create • Foot Care - Wed. Call 250-675-3661.

• Mobile Lab Services & ECGs Tues & Thurs. outdoors in the forest, somewhere near Sorrento8am-2pm. Bring Dr. Requisition & Medical card Blind Bay. Contact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or • Seniors Lunch - monthly visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am Eagle Bay Community Hall at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 8:30am, meeting at 9am. Sorrento Place Club• Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 house (Buckley Rd). Jacquie 250-675-2574 • Fitness Call Wanda for Class times 675-5098 Blind Bay Memorial Hall • Garden Club - 2nd Thur.10:30am (except June 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 to Aug) 675-2125 or 675-2029 • Playgroup Fri, for parents & children under 5 yrs blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay 9:30-11:30am 604-725-0691 Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery.

• Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 10am - 3pm; FMI: • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm Gail Boden gailboden@telus.net (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always • Full Throttle Fitness - Mon,Wed, Fri. 7am & 6pm welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Impulse Movement Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 & more. Seniors & Pre-school. 780-996-0623 • Probus - 1st Thurs. 10am 250-803-8930 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. Oct • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm.

15 - Apr 20, 2020 New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:00am - noon. FMI Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008.

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

To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577.

• Beginner Acoustic Jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. (Oct Come join by the fireplace.

• Page Turners book Club - 3rd Thurs, 10am 15-Dec17) FMI Larry 250-675-5426 • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October-June, 7pm. times, baby talk, colouring, craft days, and more Doors open at 6:30. check our website or stop by.

• Singers - Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower level.

835-8455. Check us out on Facebook Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 250-5153276 • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Cedar Heights Community Association Watch for special events all year.

2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / Uku250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage • Badminton - Wed. 7 - 9pm at Sorrento Elementary.

• 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 & Thu+rs 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 • Arts & Crafts Mon 10am- 2pm (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Sit & Fit Tues. & Fri. 1-2pm • Games Day Wed 1pm • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, 5pm (except July/ Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild (SNAG) meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9am (Sept to Jun) FMI Jo (250)832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

• Coffee House Dinner 2nd Sat. 5pm. Please Reserve: Cam 250-835-8800 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net • Electric Music Jam Thu. 7pm

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• Walk In Clinic - Every Sat, 9am-1pm. Copper

Island Wellness Centre at Blind Bay Marketplace. 250-675-3661 See ad on pg 5 • Cedar Heights Community: • Sit & Be Fit Classes - Mon. & Wed. 11:am to 12:15 starts January 6 - 22.

• Movie Night - Jan. 10 - Red Joan. Jan. 24 Mia & the White Lion. Doors open at 6:30 • Annual Indoor Winter Olympics - Fri. Jan. 31. No special skills needed. Registration incudes refreshments, dessert & prizes.

For a list of all events at Cedar Heights go to www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • South Shuswap Library - Mother Goose Lively hour filled with songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Light snack served. Fridays at 10:15 am. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. Ages 3 & under with caregiver. Drop-in. Baby Talk. This Friday program will resume February 7th, 2020. Pyjama Storytime. Enjoy the fun with songs, stories and fingerplays. Light snack served. 6:45 pm and Feb. 11. Unplug and Play Week January 25 to February 1, 2020.

Explore some screen free activities with your family. Okanagan Science Center program at the library on Jan. 25, 1 – 2 pm. Create Valentines Cards with Karen. Feb. 8. Please preregister. Laughter Yoga for Adults starts Feb. 13, bi-weekly on Thursdays pre-register.250675-4818 • Power up your golf swing - 6 week course starting Feb. 13 at Blind Bay Memorial Hall.

FMI 250-253-5200 • Chamber AGM - Wed. Feb. 19, 6pm at Cedar Heights Centre. Wine & Cheese to start.

Meeting starts at 6:45.

EAGLE BAY HALL • Eagle Bay Hall Coffeehouse - Jan 25, 7:30pm • Playgroup 5 yrs and under - Friday mornings 9:30am to 11:30am. FMI Christine 604-7250691 SORRENTO • Sorrento School PAC meeting - Jan. 13, 6pm • Sorrento Glee Club Choir - New season starts Mon, Jan 13 at 9:30am Sorrento Drop In Society. Welcomes new singers. 250-6755358/250-675-3518 • Sorrento Lions Meat Draws - every Friday at Copper Island Pub. 5-7pm. .Music at the Maples - Jan. 31, 7pm at Maples Waterfront Resort. Featuring Dirt Road • Unplug

Opera. Desserts provided by Sprokkets. Tickets at the door or call 250-803-1554 • Sorrento Food Bank AGM - Feb 4 at 4:30pm.

2804 Arnheim Rd, Sorrento. see ad on pg.17 • Small Hall Music Crawl - Feb 29 at Sorrento Centre. Featuring Josh & Bex. Opening performance TBA. FMII shuswapculture.ca TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Carlin Hall: • Kaye Baumann Memorial Tea - Friday Jan 10 from 1—3pm • Andre Collins Trio - Jan. 30, 7:30pm. Blend of Bluegrass, country, folk Bach and swing.

FMI shuswapculture.ca • Coffee House - Feb 1, 7pm • Small Hall Music Crawl - Feb 15 Featuring Guitar you Experienced. Opening band is Chicken Like Birds. FMII shuswapculture.ca • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse & Dinner - Jan. 11, featuring Chicken Like Birds. Dinner at the Seniors Hall Doors open 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Please reserve dinner 250-835-8800.

• Small Hall Music Crawl - Feb 22 at Sunnybrae Hall. Featuring The Eisenhauers. Opening performance by Steph Clifford. FMII shuswapculture.ca WHITE LAKE • Electric Music Jam Thursdays, 7pm at White Lake Community Hall. 3617 Parri Road • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WRLA) Director’s meeting Jan 16 at 7pm. White Lake Community Hall NORTH SHUSWAP • Lions Skating Party - Saturday January 11th, 11:00am to 2:00 p.m. Farrell’s Field, Celista.

Hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation.

• Coffeehouse Club - Jan. 18 at the Lakeview Centre. Doors open at 6pm. Open mic at 6:30pm. Special Double Feature. Features begin at 7:30. First performance, 3 Dollar Bill.

Second performance, Birchbark.

• Winter Festival - Feb 15-16, various locations.

X-Country Skiing, Cultural Activities, Snow Sculpting, Bed Races, Fireworks and more!

For more North Shuswap Events check out the Kicker www.kicker.ca SALMON ARM & AREA • Hits Like a Girl - Jan. 10, 7:30pm at Shuswap Theatre. Devon Moore, tells her true life story about how a head injury changed her life. FMI shuswapculture.ca • Salmar Classic Theatre: HD Live from the Met - Wozzeck - Jan 11 at 9:55am. Visual imagination on Berg’s other operatic master-

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piece. Porgy and Bess - Feb 1, 9:55am. One of America’s favourite operas • Askew Tennis Centre - Leagues, programs and tournaments for men and women. Open House Sunday Jan. 12. FMI Marietjie marietjiebonthuys@gmail.com or go to www.clubspark.ca/salmonarmtennisclub • Salmon Arm's Seniors' Lifestyle Village 3 Presentations - Jan. 15, 11am, 2pm, 7pm. At the Prestige Hotel. Are you or a family member looking for options to downsize, socialize, while also have health care services at your fingertips when you need them? A new affordable, independent lifestyle option is being planned for downtown Salmon Arm. Low monthly maintenance, onsite concierge, emergency response, housekeeping and more.

Find out more by coming to one of our presentations. Register at 65plusliving.com.

• Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet - Saturday January 25, at Larch Hills. Ski recreational and competitive distances 1km to 34km. Races start at 10am. Early registration starts Jan. 14 and closes Jan. 23. FMI www.skilarchhills.ca • Pirate Loppett at Larch Hills - Jan. 31. Registration starts at 9;30am. Loppet starts at 10:30. 5km, 2km & 1km routes. Dress like a pirate. Hot dogs and hot chocolate. Prizes.

FMI. https://skilarchhills.ca/pirate-loppet/ • On Screen Bolshoi Ballet “Giselle” - Jan. 26, 1pm. Live from Moscow at Salmar Classic.

• Shuswap Storytellers - Feb. 4, 7 pm at Askews Uptown Community Room. Join us for an entertaining evening of listening and telling stories and its free. For info: 250 546-6186 • Shuswap Trail Party/Fundraiser - Feb. 7, 6:30pm at SASCU Rec Centre. Shawn Lightfoot Band, DJ Partico’s Patrick Ryley. Silent Auction. Tickets at Skookum Cycle. FMI www.shuswaptrails.com • Enderby Old Time Dance Club will hold their Valentines dance on Feb. 7, 7 pm at the Enderby Drill Hall. Everyone of all ages welcome.

Includes a light lunch. For info. call Jim at 250 515-1176 CHASE & AREA • Chase Fish & Game Banquet - Feb 1. Chase Community Hall. Happy Hour 5:50pm. Banquet 7pm. Dance to "Sleepless Nights". Tickets or FMI Vickey 250-955-2374 or tickets at Millers Pet Vault.

For more events in the Shuswap check out shuswapculture.ca

and Play - Jan 25 to Feb 1 in the Shuswap. See ad on page 15 and check the website for all the events in and around the Shuswap: shuswapliteracy.ca

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