South Shuswap Scoop March 2020

March 2020

48th Edition

Community Shows for Incorporation Meeting

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By Barbra Fairclough posted on social media platforms, FaceOver eighty residents filled Cedar book, Instagram or Twitter. “We encourage Heights Community Centre Feb. 12 for the you to share our posts with friends and second meeting of the Sorrento Blind Bay neighbours.”

Incorporation Study. Sherry Hurst and Allan Neilson, the consultant conductAlan Neilson, experienced experts in local ing this study, confirmed he will be the governance restructure, presented informain author providing answers to the quesmation on the first set of service and issue tions. sheets.

If you have questions about boundaries Tracy Hughes, Communications Coor- the CSRD has uploaded a new tool. “We dinator at the have developed Columbia an interactive Shuswap Remap that outgional District, lines both opspoke to the tions, the posways the sible incorpoCSRD is ration option working to and the two make inforElectoral Areas mation availaoption.” ble.

Hughes clariThe main fies, “You can source of inScoop staff photo visit the webformation will Over eighty residents filled Cedar Heights Community Centre at site and enter be the CSRD the second meeting for the Sorrento Blind Bay Incorporation Study your exact adwebsite. dress, find out Hughes explained there is a question button where you are in the boundaries and you on the website residents can use to submit can see what this will mean to you. questions about the process and they will “The main focus is that we are here to endeavor to answer the questions as quickly try to inform everyone and we want to as possible. provide the most and the best information “Those questions may also be added to that we can through the most venues that our document which is going to live on the we can,” said Hughes. “We would like to CSRD website.” Hughes encouraged peo- hear your feedback on that and if you have ple to check back frequently as information a comment, we will answer your calls and will be added as the process unfolds. try to get the answers you need to make an Hughes confirmed that they will be us- informed decision.” ing social media and that some of the fre(Continued on page 3) quently asked questions (FAQ) will be

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Community Shows for Incorporation Meeting cont’d that are designated parkland but are not Neilson outlined information on the developed. service and issue sheets. Each sheet has a Demenok recommended that the comstandard format and determines the immittee send this back for further examinapact for each individual service, so the tion by the consultant. analysis is done one service at a time.

Director Demenok also pointed out in The sheets focus on answering what reference to the Rail Trail Corridor that service is provided, who makes decisions, the trail is a full 60 km away from this who delivers the service, what is spent on area. He referenced that Revelstoke is the service, how are costs recovered, and closer geographically, yet Area C pays what is the cost to a typical residence. more.

Neilson reminded the committee that The Committee did not endorse the it is the consultant’s reParks and Recreasponsibility to present the tion Sheet and recSORRENTO-BLIND analysis and explain the ommended the assumptions. The commit- BAY INCORPORATION Consultant revisit tee’s job is to scrutinize assumptions and STUDY MEETING the information on each back in a Monday, March 16 report sheet and ultimately, the future meeting.

6pm to 8:30pm committee needs to be The Area Director comfortable with and enSorrento Memorial Hall has an ex officio dorse the sheets. role but does not Everyone welcome!

Neilson and Hurst prevote on commitsented service sheets on tee motions.

Library Services, Parks and Recreation Service sheets on Library SerServices, Planning and Building Services vices, Planning and Building Services and Agricultural Properties. and Agricultural Properties were enIn Parks and Recreation three services dorsed by the board.

Next meeting Monday, March 16 were outlined: Community Parks Service, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, Sorrento MeRail Trail Corridor and Shuswap Multimorial Hall in Sorrento. 1150 Passpurpose Recreation Services. chendaele Rd., Sorrento.

Neilson provided an overview of Submit Your Question to https:// Community Parks Services which includes service to 38 parks including boat www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoral-area-cincorporation-study/frequently-askedlaunches, beaches and trial heads which questions click on “submit your quesamounts to 58.8 hectares of developed tion”. If you would like a response inlocal parkland. clude your contact information.

Director Demenok does not believe More information can be found at the $250,000 of shared costs stated by the consultant is equitable. Demenok pointed https://www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoralout that of the 38 parks in the incorpora- area-c-incorporation-study as well as Twitter @ColShuRegDist, Facebook and tion study area, only 7 were developed and park land is “a lot of bits and pieces” Instagram @columbiashuswaprd

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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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Shuswap Watershed Council Surpasses Goals As we complete the first 5-year plan for the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) it’s now appropriate to review achievements. The goals of the SWC are to maintain and enhance water quality, advocate for practices to help prevent water quality degradation, coordinate water quality monitoring, inform residents and visitors about our water quality, and promote safe boating and water-based recreation.

The SWC includes a Steering Committee comprised of 17 representatives from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Chase, Kamloops, the Secwépemc Nation, Regional District of North Okanagan, the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture, and 4 community representatives guided by a Terms of Reference that define our purpose, role, membership, decision-making and administration. Two technical committees support the SWC including the Water Quality Monitoring Group and the Water Protection Advisory Committee. These groups meet several times a year to share information, plan and coordinate efforts so that duplication is avoided. Annually, over 500 samples are collected by 17 different organizations, with the SWC playing a unique role as coordinator.

Other monitoring efforts include completion of attainment monitoring on the Salmon River and a special study on nonylphenols. Nonylphenols are compounds of emerging concern as they are toxic to aquatic life, are found in industrial and commercial products, and are not removed during waste water treatment. Fortunately, the study found that levels of nonylphenols in Shuswap Lake were undetectable.

Results of water monitoring studies are reported annually

by the SWC and indicate that water quality in our watershed is generally good.

The major water research initiative for the SWC is the 3year study of nutrients in our watershed conducted by University of British Columbia-Okanagan. This study reported that over 63,000 kg of phosphorous from the Shuswap River, and over 43,000 kg from the Salmon River is deposited annually in Shuswap Lake. The study outlined areas contributing the greatest concentrations of phosphorous thus enabling better targeting of mitigation efforts. A second phase of this study collected core samples from the bottom of Mara Lake in order to determine historic deposits of nutrients over many years.

The SWC has provided grants to support two nutrient mitigation projects including restoration of Alderson Creek and restoration of Gardom Lake wetland. A new granting program has been recently initiated by SWC to support further nutrient mitigation projects going forward.

The SWC has conducted a number of safe boating and recreation campaigns, reaching over 100,000 people with messaging about lifejackets, sober boating, cold water awareness, drowning prevention and boating preparedness.

In 2018, SWC partnered with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society to conduct “Clean-Drain-Dry” programs to prevent spread of zebra and quagga mussels. We advocated for additional Provincial and Federal government support to combat invasive species and recently partnered with the Okanagan Basin Water Board in this regard.

Finally, an Interim Program Review of the SWC was conducted in 2018, and the key review committee recommendation was to stay the course and continue our efforts to support good water quality in our watershed. All these achievements and more occurred with expenses remaining consistently under budget.

In March the SWC Steering Committee will review and approve our plans for the next five years. I will be bringing these new plans forward to the community for review and input prior to implementation. Given the crucial importance of good water quality for our health, recreation and tourism, I think we’re fortunate to have the SWC acting as a monitor, researcher and source of scientific information in support of our watershed.

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Police offer tips to protect against common crimes after calls for service in Salmon Arm on the rise RCMP News Release RCMP in Salmon Arm have responded to over 1,100 calls for service in the first two months of 2020. This is an approximate 10% increase in calls for police service over January and February in 2019.

Although the increase in police files could be attributed to proactive work being carried out by Salmon Arm RCMP’s frontline officers, it has prompted officials to share some tips in an effort to protect community residents from falling victim to common crimes.

How can the public help protect themselves?

Theft from motor vehicles in Salmon Arm are up from 25 during January and February in 2019 to 41 during same time period in 2020. You can help by taking some simple steps to protect against theft, which would mean a lot to your local police: • Lock your vehicle at all times, especially over night.

• Remove all valuables from inside your vehicle: the most common items targeted in theft from vehicles include sun glasses, purses and wallets, personal identification, electronic devices, spare keys, and money.

• Report all suspicious activity to your local police immediately.

Frauds and scams are up slightly from last year. With the number of frauds and scams that are being perpetrated over the phone and internet we have seen this crime type on the rise for the last 3 to 4 years. RCMP offer the following tips to help protect you from falling victim to fraud: • Hang up immediately if there’s anything suspicious or unprofessional about the call.

• Never give your personal information, of any kind, over the phone or by email.

• Recognize that government agencies

do not accept payment by: • Prepaid credit cards or prepaid gift cards (eg. iTunes gift cards).

• Interac e-transfer.

• Online currency such as Bitcoin.

Theft of items on or around your property are usually crimes of opportunity. A would be thief often sees an item and if no one is around they take it.

This is one place where the adage “Out of sight… out of mind,” is applicable.

Please lock up your property and keep it out of sight. Motorcycles, ATV’s, bicycles, tools and other items are easily stolen and are expensive to replace. RCMP offer the following tips: • Lock up your property.

• Lock your sheds and

out buildings and cover items if your shed has a window.

• Invest in motion lights for your yard that will come on if someone strolls onto your property at night.

• Do not leave ATV’s and motorcycles in that back of trucks or on trailers if at all possible. Would be thieves will merely roll them away or lift them out.

“These are just some examples of what local residents can do to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of crime and to do their part to help prevent crime across our community,” states S/ Sgt. Scott West.

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Spooner Family Businesses Serving the Shuswap Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop

Photo credit- Courtesy West End Concrete L to R-Trevor Davies, Jeremy Spooner, Craig Spooner, Matt Spooner, Nathan Spooner

By Barbra Fairclough With the purchase of West End Concrete in 2015, the Spooner brothers, Craig and Matt, added another division to the Spooner group of companies, operating out of Lee Creek on the North Shuswap.

West End Concrete is a ready mix concrete supply company with a full-service concrete batch plant and six trucks. It offers service in North Shuswap, Chase, South Shuswap, and Seymour Arm. From full foundations on residential and commercial projects to concrete lego-type blocks for retaining walls, West End

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is a complete concrete center. Craig says “We will do anything from one meter to two hundred meters of concrete per day. We do new builds and offer services twelve months a year.”

In the early 70s', Paul Spooner, Craig and Matt’s father, started Spooner Electric. At that time, it was a one-man truck working out of their farm in Turtle Valley. The company grew over the years and was incorporated in 1982.

In 1992 Craig and Matt purchased the company from their dad and took it to the next level. Over the last 10 years the Spooner brothers have expanded their businesses to include Spooner Industrial, North Shuswap Plumbing & Gas and West End Concrete. This group of companies can satisfy all your construction needs under one roof.

Serving customers in the southern interior, Spooner group goes just about anywhere the business takes them. Industrial, commercial and residential electrical installations and renovations are all areas of focus.

Craig is busy overseeing the operations of the Spooner group of companies and you will find him doing myriad jobs depending on what is needed.

Matt is the project manager for many of the larger projects and you can find him knee deep in the trenches working with his crew.

Jeremy Spooner, Matt's oldest son, a journeyman electrician, oversees the daily operation of Spooner Electric.

Trevor Davies, Matt's son-in-law, also a journeyman electrician, oversees the maintenance and repairs of many water treatment and sewage treatment plants in the Shuswap area.

From their gravel pit in Lee Creek, they operate Spooner Industrial. A full excavation and gravel pit operation, they dig foundations, install septic systems and do lot clearing and road building. This is where you will find Matt's son, Nathan Spooner, journeyman heavy duty mechanic, repairing or operating equipment. They also specialize in water treatment and sewage treatment plants for small subdivisions and large facilities.

Since 1982, they have trained approximately 35 electrical, mechanic, and plumbing apprentices. Currently, the Spooner companies, employ about 35 people and during the busy season that number can rise to over 40.

The Spooner family is very active in the community, with individuals volunteering and the business contributing to community events and functions.

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From humble beginnings 50 years ago, the Spooner family continues serving the Shuswap. Whether you are wanting to drop by the office to order a part for your do-it-yourself project or you need to check out the full service of the Spooner group of companies, you are welcome to drop by and speak with them at 2199 Squilax-Anglemont Road or phone 250 679-3373.

The time to prepare for wildfires is now CSRD Press Release It's still winter and wildfire season seems like a long way off. But did you know that wildfire is the biggest natural disaster risk in our region?

And the worst time to prepare your home and property from the threat of wildfires is when there is a fire bearing down on your area.

Now is actually the best time to start reducing your risk of property loss and damage due to wildfires.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is working to help residents, neighbourhoods and communities reduce their risk and make our region safer. The CSRD was the recipient of grant funds from the Union of BC Municipalities and the Columbia Basin Trust to educate and support residents on the FireSmart principles. FireSmart is a recognized program designed to empower the public and increase community resilience to wildfire across Canada.

“Winter is a great time to learn about the FireSmart program, assess your home’s level of risk and decide what projects you could accomplish to reduce your risk,” says Len Youden, the CSRD’s FireSmart Coordinator.

“Ultimately, the protection of private property from the threat of wildfire rests with individual property owners. No one has a bigger vested interest in protecting your home from wildfire than you do. As citizens and homeowners, we need to take action to protect our own homes and properties and the CSRD can help,” adds Youden.

Residents of the CSRD can request a free FireSmart home evaluation by one of our trained fire professionals. They can help you understand where your property is vulnerable to wildfire and what steps

you can take to reduce your risk.

A request form is available on the CSRD’s webpage, https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart. There is even a rebate available up to $500 through the grant funding if you complete some of the recommended clean-up work.

The website also has relevant and important information residents can use to educate themselves, self-assess their risks

and make changes all on their own.

In addition, neighbourhoods, community associations or other groups can invite one of our FireSmart representatives to do a one-hour presentation on FireSmart, including a chance to have your questions answered.

Call 250-833-5910 for more information or to book a session.

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Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study How did we get to this point?

CSRD - FAQ’s The question of governance in the Sorrento community has been important to area residents dating back to 1990.

Between 1990 and 2004, there was communication between the CSRD and the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development on the topic of an incorporation feasibility study for the Sorrento community.

At that point, CSRD records indicate that no activity took place on this file from 2004 until 2010. The concept of incorporation was then advanced again in 2010 through the efforts of the Sorrento and Community Association (SACA). They approached the BC Ministry of Sport and Cultural Development with a request for funding to examine the feasibility of incorporation for the community of Sorrento.

The decision to do the most recent incorporation study can be traced back to 2015. In that year, the CSRD Board of Directors approached the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to review local governance and service provision in Electoral Area C, the largest (by population) electoral area in

the Regional District. The Board sought to understand the views of Area C residents on local service provision and local governance. Were residents happy with the local services provided by the Regional District, as well as with the process for making local decisions? Should changes be considered?

In early 2016, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs provided funding for a South Shuswap Governance Study to explore these questions. A 12-member Area C Governance Committee conducted the year-long study, which included extensive engagement throughout Area C. The Committee concluded that while residents in many parts of Area C — including, for example, in White Lake, Sunnybrae, Notch Hill, Eagle Bay, and Tappen — were content under the current regional district form of local government, there was considerable interest on the part of residents in Sorrento and Blind Bay to learn more about incorporation. The desire for local decisions to be made locally, rather than at the CSRD, was an important factor for these residents.

The Governance Committee recommended to the CSRD Board that a restructure (incorporation) study for Electoral Area C be undertaken, and that the study examine two options: • the incorporation of a portion (i.e., Sorrento and/or Blind Bay) of the electoral area • the division of the current electoral area into two electoral areas.

The CSRD Board accepted the Committee's recommendation and requested funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for a restructure exercise. The Ministry responded by commissioning, first, a boundary analysis to recommend a boundary for a potential new municipality. This analysis was completed in early 2019 with the identification of the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study Area. In late 2019, the Ministry then provided funding for the incorporation study that is now underway.

More details about this topic and many other frequently asked questions can be found on the CSRD Website here: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoral-area-cincorporation-study/frequently-asked-questions

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Chamber News

By Karen Brown rental companies, sign makers, New Board Installed at caterers, accommodators, grocery/ February AGM food suppliers. The list goes on The South Shuswap and on to support the programming Chamber Board is pleased and services offered through the to introduce its new Board non-profits. After tallying their of Directors, installed reexpenses, the collective economic cently at the February Anreturn to community is $1,970,000. nual General Meeting.

If you consider the fact that just Twelve committed and 40% of the organizations respondL to R Michelle Mackay, Robyn Cyr, May Calow, Lynn Ewart, Tim Van ed, it would stand to reason that the community-minded memDen Heuvel, Denise Menzies, Rob Shakespeare, Jody Shakepeare, bers stepped up to serve on work of ALL non profits in the area Monica Seys, Craig Russenholt - Missing James Inglis & Mark Lane the Board and they are: would carry a return to community May Calow of South Shuswap Health Services Society, Robyn in the neighbourhood of $4 million.

Cyr of Brabyn Business Solutions, Lynn Ewart of Sotheby’s This is quite staggering but not surprising given the many Realty, James Inglis of Blind Bay Village Grocer, Mark Lane hours dedicated to community through our local non-profit of Dreamcycle Museum, Denise Menzies of SASCU, Michelle organizations.

Mackay of Mackay Marketing, Craig Russenholt of FINZ Resort, Monica Seys of Shuswap Marina, Jody Shakespeare of Jody Shakespeare Consulting & The Tapped Truck, Rob Shakespeare of Shakespeare Measure & Design and Tim Van Den Heuvel of Eagle Bay Mercantile.

The Board will be meeting on March 9th to set goals and discuss priorities for the upcoming year.

The Significant Impact Non Profit Organizations Make in a Community Karen Brown, Executive Director for the Chamber and Barbra Fairclough of the South Shuswap Transportation Society (and a member of the South Shuswap Non Profit Network), shared a presentation with the CSRD Board of Directors at their monthly meeting on February 20th.

The presentation focused on the significant impact made by non profit organizations in a community. The Chamber reached out to survey all 42 of the non profits serving the South Shuswap; 17 of those groups responded representing approximately 40% of the organizations.

Between those 17 organizations who responded, they represent 2,243 members – approximately 30% of the population in the South Shuswap. Collectively 138 Board members serve and they have 875 volunteers. The total amount of volunteer hours in a year contributed through these organizations is 37,897 and the value attached to those volunteer hours (should one have to hire someone to conduct their volunteer duties) would be just under $680,000.

The question was also asked of the organizations “What is your economic return to community?” In other words, to carry out their work and when serving the community, how much money is returned to the local economy? Many of these groups hire trades, musicians, marketing firms, toilet

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An Explanation of 'Notice of Title'

By Larissa Lutjen In January the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board authorized a Notice of Title to be applied to an Anglemont property. By one estimate, this means there are now five properties in the North Shuswap that have a “section 57 Notice of Title” applied to their Land Title Office property deeds.

Within the CSRD, Area F North Shuswap falls under the building permitting system which enforces provincial codes and local bylaws on all new buildings. Failure to have proper building permits and inspections can result in a 'Notice of Title'.

Using two fictional examples, Joe lost his job and couldn't afford rent in the city, but as luck would have it, he had inherited a bit of hillside on the North Shuswap. He went to the CSRD office to figure out what kind of permits he needed to build a home on his property. It turned out that his little property needed some special permits on top of the six regular building inspections. This all seemed too complicated and expensive to Joe, so he went ahead and built a small, rough building without permits.

Bernadette had a nice lakefront property in Sorrento. She had a big family who would often come with their boats to stay for the weekend. When her family visited, space was tight and there was nowhere to tie up boats. She decided to buy a bigger dock and build an addition and a deck onto her house to make room for visitors. She knew that permits were needed for these improvements, but her neighbour told her he could do the work for less money and hassle. Unfortunately, it turned out the dock she bought was larger than allowed and the deck was deemed unsafe. Both of these scenarios could lead the CSRD to apply for a Not against the title.

The power to enforce provincial codes and local building bylaws is granted to regional districts through the Community Charter legislation. Section 57 allows local governments to register a notice with the Land Title Office when a building permit has lapsed before work or inspections were finished, when the work happened with no permits, or when dangerous conditions have been created on the property.

The CSRD Building permit FAQs states regulations: Ensure buildings are structurally sound, with proper building frames and foundations; Provide adequate fire protection; Address issues concerning radon gas; Provide adequate exits in the event of emergencies; Are equipped with proper plumbing for safe drinking water and liquid waste disposal and Minimize hazards to prevent accidents.

A report from a CSRD building official to the Board says “placing a Section 57 Notice on Title serves as an efficient way to note a structure’s potential non-compliance to the BC Building Code and CSRD’s building bylaw and also serves as an appropriate disclosure mechanism to potential future owners and other parties that may have an interest in the property.” This could include mortgage and insurance companies.

The FAQ section says “A Building Inspector will visit a property where construction is occurring without an issued building permit. Depending on the nature of the construction underway, the Building Inspector may issue a Stop Work Order.

If construction continues, the CSRD may consider placing a Notice on Title. The CSRD reserves its right to enforce the Building Bylaw No. 660 and pursue further enforcement, including seeking a court injunction if required to ensure bylaw compliance.” If a situation is serious enough the regional district can take a property owner to court where that owner could be made to dismantle or remove unpermitted structures.

The property owner could also be made to pay the legal costs incurred by the CSRD. Any outstanding bill resulting from the lawsuit would remain with the property as unpaid property tax.

For people like Joe who are housing insecure, these rules can be onerous in the moment when having any shelter is the priority. But the Notice of Title will be there to alert a future buyer that a structure was not built to code.

In Bernadette's case the dangerous deck could collapse. If the danger is great enough the regional district may pursue the case beyond the Notice of Title. If Bernadette decides to wash her hands of the problem and does a quick sell of the property, the CSRD could use the legal avenues with the new owner to make sure the deck is removed.

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Nigel Collett It is beginning to feel like spring is just around the corner. I have no basis for that other than it feels a little warmer, I haven’t had to shovel anything for a few days and my snow pile appears to be going down (slowly)!

The firehall has also been quiet – no callouts recently, and the schedule for spring fire training with the CSRD is out. The fire chief has lined me up for a handful of weekend courses over the next few months as part of my induction into being a valued member of the firehall.

The big news though is that some of my new turnout gear (TOG) has arrived at the firehall. Turnout gear is part of the Personal Protective Equipment that a firefighter has and includes helmets, coats, trousers, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, protective gloves, protective hoods, self-contained breathing apparatus (SBCA) and personal alert safety system (PASS) devices (all of which needs to be donned in under 2mins by the way!). What has actually turned up is my tailored trousers and coat. I have been using some hand me downs that, although they fit (and worked just fine for practice), don’t beat having your own gear that really fits well and doesn’t smell of previous inhabitants (perhaps)!!

One thing you should know is that turnout gear is also designed not to breathe for obvious reasons (fire resistance material – think oven gloves) – and practices during the winter months have been ok as the jacket has kept me warm and snug. I’m anticipating that it’s going to be a different story in the summer months, so I am already coaching myself to make sure I stay well hydrated or at least get hosed down regularly when out on a call.

Having taken a mid-winter break to soak up some rays on a beach in Belize, I came across the local fire department responding to a bush fire call. I look at this with a whole new perspective now of course. When the temperature is 28C and its as humid as heck, I can only imagine how hot it must get for those firefighters in their turnout gear! I didn’t have the opportunity to speak with any of them even though Belizeans are some of the nicest people I have met (they also have no idea what snow is other than they don’t think they would like it).

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.

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Housing Needs Survey Underway in the CSRD CSRD Release What are some of the pressing housing issues in your neighbourhood? How satisfied are you with your current living conditions?

These are some of the questions the CSRD is trying to find answers to by conducting a Housing Needs Survey. It is available online at the CSRD website, www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/stayconnected/surveys.

The survey is being conducted by Urbanics Consultants Ltd. and is designed to develop a better understanding of the current and emerging housing needs of the Regional District.

The work is being supported by a $33,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. The funding is designed to help local governments meet new provincial regulations requiring local governments to complete Housing Needs Reports which evaluate housing needs in their areas and develop policies that would be included in a community's Official Community Plan.

Electoral Areas within the CSRD are each experiencing different population trends that will impact how to approach housing policy. The survey will help identify needs or issues which are specific to various Electoral Areas.

Let your voice be heard. You are invited to attend a public housing meeting on Wednesday March 25th. The first one will be held at Sorrento Centre at 2 pm and the second at Cedar Heights Centre at 6:30 pm

“About 100” Celebration of Dance

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By Estelle Noakes On Friday, April 3 at the Enderby Drill Hall, the Enderby Old Time Dance Club will be celebrating almost 100 years of Old Time and Pattern Dancing in the Armstrong, Enderby and Salmon Arm areas. Heritage dress is encouraged. There is no charge for the afternoon. The cost for the evening is 25 cents as it was 100 years ago. We welcome everyone to help celebrate with us with a special invitation to all the people once involved with the clubs.

The afternoon will begin with coffee and cake at 2 pm.

Entertainment will be happening all afternoon and will include a dance performance by Halina Pattern Dancers, a children’s performance of pattern dancing, nostalgic stories of dancing memories, a history of the dance clubs as well as musicians including Clara Anderson whose band played for Old Time Dances for many years. The evening begins with a pot luck dinner and is followed by our usual evening of dancing. We are thrilled to have Mary Baranski who has gathering up her band Valley Five to play for us once again.

Helen Sidney dancing with Al Timm. Helen has danced with the club for over 75 years.

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It may be Winter Outside…but in your Yard it’s Spring…

White Lake Fire Department

By Dawn Clark Winter 2020 has been a challenge for many, even the most snow-loving amongst us, however we can all now feel Spring is not far away. Those few sunny days we have had with blue sky remind us of the better days ahead, and nothing is better than seeing nature refresh itself every year and for new life to begin. But, wait a minute……before we tune up the lawnmower, curse the dandelions and bring out the deck furniture, we need to concentrate on winter clean up and get our property clean and safe for the warmer months ahead.

It is Spring when the White Lake Fire Department spends time and effort reminding area residents that the first outdoor work to be undertaken is cleaning up the yard. It is very important to remove all the fallen branches and debris that the heavy snow caused in our yards to ensure fire risk is minimized.

Spring pruning, a must for any keen gardener, is also a key part of fire-proofing

your yard, trimming tree branches to 4ft above the ground and keeping a 10ft clear area around your home of trees and bushes is always a good idea. Remove all those dead leaves and twigs that have blown into the carport or garage, particularly those which may be underneath gas powered machinery. Remember, combustible materials are dangerous.

Not only do we need to think of removing all the dead material adjacent to the home, but also check your house number, is it visible for emergency vehicles to easily locate your home? Take time to ensure access to your driveway is good and overgrown bushes are trimmed back.

Once the vegetation is taken care of it is always a good idea to check all those outside electrical sockets, there are quite a number of small furry friends that may have chewed or damaged wiring which in itself causes a fire hazard to your home. Also, always make sure you have a long hose with a nozzle attached,

ideally 100ft, connected to an outside water supply. This can be extremely useful should any unplanned fire incident occur.

After all the clean up it is time to start thinking of grass cutting and maybe getting the barbecue back in service, remember to ensure all fuels are correctly stored and there are no leaking containers. Check the propane tank for leaks and make sure there are no full grease trays waiting to ignite, ideally your barbecue is well away form combustible materials. Don’t forget to keep an up-to-date fire extinguisher close by, just to be safer.

All these clean-up jobs seem to be a make work list but to be safe, secure and comfortable this spring, and to be ready for those long sultry days of summer, it is best to be prepared. The snow will be gone soon enough, and we can all enjoy spring and summer in the beautiful Shuswap.

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Town Hall Session Engages Community

By Paul Demenok, Area C Director On February 26th a Town Hall Meeting on Economic Development was well-attended. In this article, I’ll review highlights of the meeting and results of the post-discussion questionnaire.

The first question addressed at the meeting was, “Why should we invest in economic development?” We discussed that 97% of tax assessment in Area C is residential, which strongly indicates homeowners pay a disproportionate share of taxes and that this area is underdeveloped commercially thus necessitating travel to other centres for basic shopping and activities. It suggests there is ample room for commercial growth, which increases the attractiveness of this community for many, supports retention of current residents and offers multi-generational opportunities and population stability. It was noted that economic development will generate additional taxation revenues thus reducing the burden on homeowners, and will lead to higher incomes, reduced poverty and enhanced community vibrancy.

The new organizational model for the Shuswap Economic Development Society (SEDS) was reviewed in detail. In 2021, the current CSRD in-house service model will be replaced by a non-profit society as this approach should provide much greater value, and addresses the need for a full-time economic development person. The new non-profit will be funded by an annual grant from the CSRD, which will match the current budgets and not result in any increase to taxes. SEDS will provide for greater community involvement with a Board and Advisory Committees for Electoral Areas C, D and F comprised of community members, and with the Electoral Area Directors being nonvoting members. The new model is similar to that being operat-

ed very successfully in Salmon Arm. In response to questions it was noted the economic development manager will likely be hired using a committee process and that economic development experience and training will be essential.

The move to SEDS will be supported with use of a new Shuswap Economic Development Strategy, which was also reviewed. This lengthy document, developed through an Area C Director Paul Demenok extensive community consultapresents information on the tion process, can’t be effectively Shuswap Economic development Plan at a recent Town Hall meeting reviewed here, but can be accessed online at http:// www.csrd.bc.ca/services/economic-development and I would encourage all interested readers to do so.

Some of the key findings noted in the Strategy are summarized as follows: • While sustainable growth is welcome, maintaining a small, rural feel is important • There is a lack of commercial land and affordable housing • We need to improve communications around SED and involve community stakeholders (Continued on page 15)

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Locals participate in round table discussions (Continued from page 14)

The Shuswap Agricultural Plan needs to be implemented • High speed broadband coverage is needed • We suffer “economic leakage” to other communities • We lack medical services and have a need for independent and assisted living • Seasonality is a significant challenge • The local labour force is skilled but many need to take employment elsewhere The Strategy document outlines 51 tactics to support local economic development along with a number of community-specific needs. Following the Strategy review, we moved into small group brainstorm sessions and finished the meeting with a postdiscussion questionnaire. Key findings from the questionnaire are: • 81% felt that it would be beneficial to have more jobs and businesses in the South Shuswap. Reasons for this were that this would enable a better lifestyle, increase incomes, enable people to stay here longer and provide for a vibrant multi-generational community. 13% did not support this and suggested that further business development might detract from our rural atmosphere.

This finding suggests that attention needs to be given to maintaining our community character going forward •

Factors seen as obstacles to business growth included availability of suitably zoned land, lack of needed infrastructure (eg., sewers, transit), availability of labour, availability of capital, and market seasonality • 52% of the audience bought locally ‘most of the time’, but only 13% did so always • The meeting was rated as very informative, interesting and engaging and demonstrated a need for further research and community grassroots involvement • In a self-assessment exercise, business owners rated their greatest learning needs to be increased knowledge on use of social media, attracting and retaining new employees, marketing, sales and new customer development, and new product and services development • A number of topics were suggested for future Town Hall sessions, and a number of people volunteered to be involved in the new SED society I look forward to providing additional updates as we embark on the development of this new non-profit society.

To view the slide presentation that was used at the Town Hall meeting check out the Scoop Facebook page.

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Sorrento Food Bank would like to like to thank Sorrento Tirecraft for their donation of $4204.

Sorrento Tirecraft continues to be a major supporter of the Sorrento Food Bank.

Pictured is Ron Reimer of the Food Bank accepting a donation of $4204.00 from Dustin Harasym of Sorrento Tirecraft.

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Facility Plan Considers New Grade Structures for Sorrento and Carlin Schools

By Larissa Lutjen The four transitions faced by Sorrento Elementary students is among concerns being considered by school board trustees as they create a Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) for School District 83. On February 13, Superintendent Peter Jory presented an overview of the enrolment stresses and facility options to a Salmon Arm audience. On March 11, South Shuswap parents and students were able to provide input at the final public presentation held at Sorrento Elementary.

School District 83 is currently in the process of creating a 10 year plan to deal with space pressures as enrolment increases, to maximize capital funding submissions to the province, and to improve educational programing in safe and efficient facilities. The School Board has been holding numerous public meetings in order to present the various options and canvas opinions from the public as they create an LRFP. The provincial government funds minor ongoing capital needs through yearly budget grants but a large capital investment, such as the spending needed to build a new school, is not possible if the district does not have a current LRFP. School District 83 has been without an LRFP for several years after planning to meet the needs of shrinking enrolment projections was cut short with the dismissal of the board in 2016.

Growing enrolment projections for the next 5 to 10 years are based on reports from two consultants who did not always agree, sometimes dramatically, on when or if the existing facilities will be insufficient for future students. Some of the space pressures the district faces are a result of the BC Teachers Federation court victory which restored class size language. Because contract negotiations are currently under way, and class size numbers could change again, this is another unknown that the board is dealing with.

There are four main options for consideration, each of which could potentially impact South Shuswap students. The first option is to maintain the same grade configurations in Salmon Arm and surrounding schools with portables or additions added to Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson and Sullivan schools. The projected enrolment for next year at both schools puts them over capacity in their current space. However, the current structure requires South Shuswap area students to make as many as four transitions through their school career, which is particularly problematic for vulnerable students.

Option two would change Salmon Arm elementaries to K-6 schools with three 7-12 secondary schools, using the two existing secondary campuses and turning Salmon Arm Middle School into a secondary school. This would provide plenty of space at the secondary level but would make things tight for the urban elementary schools. This option did not have a high degree of support from the parents in attendance at the Salmon Arm meeting who raised concerns about 12 and 13 year-olds being too young for a high school setting, and who worried about the disparities that would result from three high schools.

It is not clear whether Carlin Middle School would become a K -6 elementary in this scenario.

Option three would see Salmon Arm elementaries turned into K-7 schools with two separate 8-12 high schools created at the existing 9-10 Jackson and 11-12 Sullivan campuses. Shuswap Middle School would become an elementary school which would alleviate pressure at the elementary level. Again it is not clear if Carlin, and possibily Sorrento Elementary, would become K-7 schools under this option. In addition, the space problem at the secondary level is not automatically solved with this option so additions or portables would be needed.

Option 4 would have Salmon Arm elementaries turned into K-6 schools, with two 7-9 middle schools and one 10-12 high school. SAS Jackson would become a 7-9 middle school in this scenario. Option 4 would see continued pressure at the elementary level, plenty of room at the middle schools and not enough space at the high school, however the Sullivan school was designed for an addition to be added in the future. With this option Carlin could possibly change to become a 7-9 middle school. There was support for this option with the parents in attendance at the Salmon Arm meeting because this configuration retains a single high school, which many people felt was important, and is similar to the junior high structure that Salmon Arm used to have.

As Superintendent Jory stated, “not one of these answers actually gives us the space we need� so while the board is considering their planning options to offer the most efficient structure that meets student needs, a major capital request will be the next step, with the hopes of adding additions or even a new school in the Salmon Arm area. As North and South Shuswap Trustee Marty Gibbons pointed out, the board is not limited to (Continued on page 17)

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the four options presented and is willing to consider other ideas the public might have, including the possibility of adding grades to Sorrento Elementary, which is currently a K-5 school.

One alternative option that was brought up by Superintendent Jory was the possibility of building a high school in the Sorrento Area. As Assistant Superintendent Carl Cooper pointed out there are about 400 high school level students currently in that catchment area. As Trustee Gibbons noted 50% of the students at the Salmon Arm high schools are bused to town. However, this option is not likely to be pursued as it would require the province to invest in the neighbourhood of $40 million to build a new school on top of finding an appropriate piece of land.

Parents and community stakeholders have two options to provide feedback to board as they deliberate on the LRFP. Emails can be sent to vdeacon@sd83.bc.ca. And the district will be sending a survey home to parents soon. The Board hopes to finish the process before a June 30 deadline with no changes expected for the upcoming 2020/2021 school year.

Citizens Patrol Confirmed for Blind Bay

By Barbra Fairclough Carolyn French is pleased to announce that the very first Blind Bay Citizens Patrol meeting was on February 13 and they have now officially formed a Citizens Patrol Group.

French confirms that a total of 14 individuals are going through the necessary police information checks to become fully realized RCMP volunteers. The first official meeting of the board was on February 21. The focus of this meeting was to establish bylaws, policies and constitution.

“We have an individual who will assist us in creating our logo, posters, website, Facebook page, and organization colours which are currently a work in progress,” says French.

In November 2019 Carolyn French invited the community to a meeting in Blind Bay. Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol volunteers attended the meeting and shared information about what they did.

RCMP Corporal Janie Leverrier spoke to residents and reviewed a number of steps residents could take to make their communities resilient against theft and vandalism.

French outlined at the meeting the potential to organize a Citizens Patrol in

Blind Bay if there was sufficient interest.

“We welcome anyone who is at least 19 years of age, training is provided, and our patrols are conducted in pairs and involve one 4 hour patrol/month on a Friday or Saturday evening, May to September” Carolyn French would like to thank the community for their interest and support. To volunteer please email Carolyn at carolyntommail@icloud.com.

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Shuswap Community Officially Launches Neighbourhood Small Grants Program

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANTS (NSG) Neighbourhood Small Grants is a unique program to help build community and strengthen connections right where people live - in their neighbourhood. Small grants of up to $350 are available for residents of the Shuswap to develop projects that meet the needs of the community.

HOW IT WORKS The NSG program supports residents like you: residents who have small but powerful ideas to bring people together and make their community vibrant. Shuswap Community Foundation then funds those ideas. Small grants of up to $350 are available for projects started and completed by local residents.

Grants are given to projects that meet the following goals: • Connect and engage neighbourhood residents • Share residents' skills and knowledge within the community • Build sense of ownership and pride • Respect and celebrate diversity GRANT DECISIONS MADE BY LOCAL RESIDENTS - Resident Advisory Committees (RAC) are made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and life experiences recruited from each participating community review applications and decide on how grant funds are distributed.

If you would like to get involved in a RAC, please contact the Coordinator in your community.

BUILDING COMMUNITY - The Neighbourhood Small Grants program was created by Vancouver Foundation in 1999. The program is based on

a simple but powerful idea: when people feel a sense of connection and belonging to their neighbourhood, they are more likely to be engaged in activities that make it a better place to live.

LASTING IMPACT AT THE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS Over time, the combined effects of many small projects create connections, momentum and resources that have a lasting positive impact in communities. Small grants empower individuals to invest in the future of their community. Engaged residents will share skills and resources and help form relationships that build resilience and self-sufficiency in local communities. The legacy is a network of people, places and local traditions that will continue to benefit communities for many years to come.

ENHANCING LOCAL CAPACITY - Vancouver Foundation helps partner organizations develop the capacity to manage the Neighbourhood Small Grants program in the long term. Vancouver Foundation provides support staffing, helps partners establish and coordinate Resident Advisory Committees, and provides resources for scaling up the program. As the program matures, the enhanced skills, knowledge and confidence of project leaders and Resident Advisory Committee members create the building blocks for a sustainable program APPLY ONLINE - Applying for a Neighbourhood Small Grant is easy via our online application system. First you need to know which neighbourhood you live in, then read the application guidelines.

Find out more about how to apply, and get started on your community building idea!

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How to Recycle a Boat

By Barbra Fairclough There can be any number of reasons a boat comes to the end of its useful life. When your boat is no longer seaworthy or can no longer be safely operated, it is a great time to retire your boat.

According to the Boating BC Association, “when the time comes to retire your boat, it’s your responsibility to give it a proper farewell and do your part to ensure our pristine waterways are available for generations to come.

That means finding your old boat a good home or disposing of it in the most environmentally responsible way possible.”

If you’re not sure where to start, Boating BC has compiled some resources to point you in the right direction.

Costs of disposing of a boat depends on the type, size and composition. Some boat parts can be repurposed such as engines, propane tanks, electronics or metal hulls.

Each step along the way may incur a cost so be sure to enquire about each step ahead of time. Some of these parts can be removed and recycled or sold.

A boat owner can dispose of a boat themselves. Ask your local boat yard if they will allow you to do the work on site. You will need to take care to ensure proper removal of hazardous and recyclable materials. Wood and Fiberglass hulls are currently not recyclable. For information on recycling and solid waste disposal information for local area landfills, contact the CSRD or visit www.csrd.bc.ca/services/solid -waste-recycling If you are unable to transport your boat, you can check out a local boat transportation service to do this for you. Transportation charges may be based on size of boat and distance travelled. Height restrictions may apply.

The most environmentally responsible way to dispose of a boat is to hire a reputable

boat disposal company. They can remove hazardous and recyclable materials or anything else that is not permitted in the landfill. Items of value can be sold. Metal hulls are recyclable.

If your boat is submerged, you are best to hire a local company that has the right equipment and expertise for recovery. Local conditions will determine what is needed to complete the job. Professionals can assess what is needed and give you a quote.

Remember to de-list your boat from the boat registry or have the Pleasure Craft License removed prior to the vessel being destroyed.

Boating BC also has information about Bill C-64 Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act respecting wrecks, abandoned, dilapidated or hazardous vessels and salvage operations. The bill was last introduced to the Canadian Parliament in September 2019, has received Royal Assent and is now law.

The Act “promotes the protection of the public, of the environment, including coastlines and shorelines, and of infrastructure by regulating abandoned or hazardous vessels and wrecks in Canadian waters and, in certain cases, Canada’s exclusive economic zone, and by recognizing the responsibility and liability of owners for their vessels.”

Among other things, the Act prohibits the leaving of a dilapidated vessel in the same place for more than 60 days without authorization and authorizes the Minister of Transport to take measures with respect to abandoned or dilapidated vessels and to hold the owner liable.

For further information on boat disposal, Transport Canada's Abandoned Boats Program which has funding available for the removal of priority abandoned boats across Canada, and Bill C-64, visit www.boatingbc.ca/ boatdisposal.

T.O.P.S. Support Group Open to New Members

By Terry Winram TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for women and men who want to live a healthy life by learning to eat and exercise properly in a safe environment.

Our group is TOPS B.C. 4369 and we meet every Wednesday morning at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, (downstairs), 2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay. The meeting runs from 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Meetings range from having speakers come in and talk about healthy eating, exercising and how to live a fit and healthy lifestyle.

During the year we can attend Area Rallies (ARD), which are put on in different areas of communities where TOPS groups are.

We can also attend International Rallies (IRD) which some years are in Canada or the U.S.A. Members do not have to attend these rallies, it is their choice.

New potential members are welcome to come to a meeting for free, so that they can make up their own minds whether they would be interested in learning how to keep off weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

Anyone that is interested in joining our group can call Sheila Cook at (250) 803 5206.

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First Responders

South Shuswap First Responders What the Numbers Tell Us

By Sandra Reutlinger Want to know what's great? Quantifiable stats. Statistics can be an interesting thing.

What do the numbers tell us? They tell us that the South Shuswap First Responders are on scene at a medical emergency about 10-15 minutes before the Ambulance arrives. These are vital minutes during which emergency medical care is given,

along with patient comfort.

This previous year saw First Responders attending a variety of calls for all ages with our oldest patient being 97 years old.

Typically, January and February are somewhat slow for call volume and then March sees a spike. In 2019 we responded to over 30 calls in March. The numbers tell us that motor vehicle incidents are still the top reason why we get called out and they are

on the rise. In fact, we had 61 motor vehicle incidents in 2019 compared to our previous 5-year average of 45.

We have also seen a rise in the number of accidents occurring on side roads compared to the Trans Canada Highway.

Shortness of breath, falls and chest pain are the next most common reasons our residents have called 911 but there have been many other reasons too.

Want to know what's odd? Tuesdays.

What is up with Tuesdays? In 2019, that was the day of the week with the highest volume of 911 calls in our area. We don't know why but maybe you have a theory?

Let us know what you think.

Want to know what's ok? The middle of the night continues to have the highest number of calls and that's ok. You don't have to apologize for calling 911 when you or someone near to you is in distress with a medical emergency. Always err on the side of caution. It's better to call for an ambulance than to try to drive yourself in or to drive someone else in.

What if the person you are driving into town suddenly goes unconscious, goes into cardiac arrest, chokes or any other number of life-threatening scenarios?

You are better off to call for BC Ambulance service. For non emergencies, you can call 811 to speak with a nurse.

Want to know what's frustrating?

When we get called out for a vehicle that's off the road and we can't find it because the person who called it in to 911 just drove by and really didn't give any details. Or we drive up and down and all around and finally find said vehicle and it's already been marked with flagging tape because it's an old incident and just hasn't been removed yet. In those cases, we are always grateful that there are no patients who would have had to wait.

When calling in to 911, it's helpful to be concise and give cross streets, some clear landmarks or other helpful details.

If you feel comfortable, stop and check the scene out to see if it's recent and if there are any people or patients involved.

If you can't stop or don't feel safe, that's ok, just try and take a good look around as to what side of the road the vehicle is on, east or west bound lane, street name etc.

Want to know more about your local, volunteer First Responders? We meet every other Wednesday for training, and you'd be welcome to join us or just give us a call and we can have a chat.

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Serving Seniors in Sunnybrae

By Alice Hidber The Shuswap. What better place is there to be in the Golden years of retirement? Sunnybrae, with it’s stunning views of the Lake and Salmon Arm twinkling in the distance. We never want to leave.

Being in an isolated community has great advantages and same disadvantages.

The small population brings people together and you get to know your neighbours.

The closest store is the Tappen Coop, 5.5 kilometres away or more , depending on how far down Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road you really are!

The hall is a small building that was donated to our Seniors in 1984. It is the hub of our community and its programs serve Tappen with programs for the older folks as well as the younger. The programs include Painters and Crafters getting together to create every Monday no matter what age you are.

A friendly game of pool and board or card games, is led by a group of women on Wednesday’s. An exercise program for those with limited mobility is led by a gentleman on Tuesdays. Sunnybrae Seniors even had your health in mind when a Registered Nurse came in to do Foot Care at a very reasonable price!

There are potlucks and dinners twice a month and the space is filled with people laughing and talking.

Sometimes it’s a voting station during

elections and it is a building that anyone can rent for family reunions, receptions, workshops, or celebrations of life.

It serves as a shopping extravaganza with our Christmas Bazaar and a Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road. For information or to rent the hall email Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com or call 250 803 8890. thrift store with our Spring Yard Sale. mental health, physical well being and a More programming is being developed as people voice their needs and step sense of belonging and caring with its up to volunteer and make things happen. neighbours. People are happier and have a Sunnybrae Seniors Society now has a sense of purpose.

New members are welcome and if new board with 8 volunteers bringing you are interested in discovering more together their ideas, talents and time to make the hall the hub of the community. about our programs please feel free to They work tirelessly to keep the hall run- contact us. We are happy to answer any questions. ning.

Funding is sadly limited, and donations are scarce, but financial aid is acquired through grant applications and Shuswap Better at Home labour intensive fundraising events. The “A little extra help for seniors to remain seniors offer their own donations, but confidently in their own homes.” their income is limited, and pensions are • Light Housekeeping • Friendly Visiting small.

• Snow Shoveling • Light Yardwork The membership treasures their hall and all of its services. This is a little gem, • Minor Home Repair • Transportation Appointments/Shopping etc. miles away from everything . Serving its Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been members, the programs promote good carefully ve ed and trained for your security.

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South Shuswap Health Services #10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay

By Sandra Reutlinger Let's be Frank. An open, honest discussion is needed.

So really, let's be Frank. Frank has a rash. It's been bugging him for more than a week now and it seems to be getting worse.

Frank doesn't have a family doctor yet since none of the doctors were taking on new patients. The last time he went into town to the walk-in clinic, the wait time was an hour and a half. Frank has also been suffering with some neck pain and headaches since his fall on the ice. Massage therapy would help but the wait list was for three weeks down the road.

If we were Frank, what would we want to see happen? I would venture to guess most of us would want to have a local family doctor. We would want to see our rash cleared up and our quality of life improved by being able to get in for some massage therapy. Fortunately, Frank can go up to the Walk-in Clinic at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on Saturday morning to see the doctor on call about his rash. Unfortunately, the Clinic doesn't have enough support yet to be able to bring in a full-time doctor or to accommodate other health services like a massage therapist. Frank is thankful for the mobile lab that operates Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-12:00. Let's be frank though, it would be great if the lab hours could be extended.

Good news for Frank on another matter. He is going to come

to the centre and receive help to prepare and complete his income tax return. If you are a lowincome senior, you also qualify for free income tax returns, even if you're name's not Frank.

Frank has been thinking about how great it would be to have more medical and health services available here in his community, so he signed up to volunteer at the centre and with the Health Services Society. Let's be frank and talk about what it takes to have a healthy, safe community and what kind of services would be beneficial. Let's chat about what it will take to bring a full-time doctor here along with other practitioners. Let's discuss how a volunteer run organization can collaborate with our communities to establish a permanent health and wellness services for everyone.

You have a voice, talents and abilities and a huge opportunity to get involved with working towards these goals.

The Centre is open every Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-2:00 and Saturdays 9:00-1:00 for the Walk in Clinic or you can send us an email (www.sshss.ca), message us on Facebook or give us a call: 250-675-3661.

By the way, Frank is looking for some others to join his team for the fundraising Golf Tournament June 6. ď Š

Sorrento PAC SIP SIP Hooray FUN Raiser From Sorrento PAC Executive The Sorrento Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC), is planning its third annual FUN raiser night at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Center on April 4 at 6:00 pm.

Entertainment/dance with Patrick Ryley, burger and salads, cash bar, door prizes, games, raffle baskets and silent auction.

The Sorrento PAC's main focus is to raise funds for curriculum enhancement and extracurricular activities. Some of our proud achievements include purchasing and maintaining equipment for our Winter Outdoor Recreation Program, creating an outdoor learning space in the woods behind our school, providing funding for field trips, purchase of playground equipment and swimming lessons for all grade 2

and 3 students, as well as Gymnastics for all grades.

This year we are focused on continuing the support to allow for the swimming lessons program to Grade 2 and 3 students, gymnastics classes for our students, support to help pay for certain learning tools including RAZ (a reading program), Soup Days, Breakfast program, busing for activities. During the 2018/2019 year the PAC donated over $15,000 to our students learning and activities through community support and grants.

We believe that our kids should have the opportunity to experience these activities and more as part of a complete balanced education and without community support this would not be possible.

If you would like to donate to this event, please email sorrentopac@gmail.com

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What Can a Nurse Practitioner Do?

By Marilyn Clark At the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre in Sorrento, we have a Nurse Practitioner providing primary care to local residents in the South Shuswap.

Her name is Theresa Smith and if you are one of her nearly 900 patients, you know what great care is all about. I was prompt-

ed to write this when, the other day I was asked "When are we going to get a real doctor?" My immediate thought was: “Wow, I need to provide our community once again with the parameters of the role of a Nurse Practitioner.�

The Scope of Practice for a nurse practitioner in BC was developed by the Col-

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lege of Registered Nurses in the mid-2000s and as nurse practitioners have developed and shown their value, their scope has been expanded. The College has recently undergone a change in that it is now the umbrella college for all professional nurses and is called the BC College of Nursing Professionals covering, in addition to Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. The overview statement for a nurse practitioner's role is "the health profession in which a person provides the following services: a) Health care for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health; b) Prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury, primarily by assessing health status, planning, implementing and evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services; c) Medical assistance in dying."

A nurse practitioner can diagnose a disease or disorder; prescribe drugs; and order diagnostic tests including blood and imaging services, ultrasound and laser.

They commonly refer patients to specialists. Nurse practitioners are known, of course, for their role in health promotion and prevention, in addition to counselling.

A response on our Facebook page from one of Theresa's patients: "The best care I have ever had!" Needless to say there are limits on what a nurse practitioner can do or they would be called doctors. Certain activities require that a nurse practitioner have specific additional training and there are limits on some activities. It is estimated, however, that a nurse practitioner can do 90 to 95 per cent of what a physician can do.

Theresa`s patients are not the only ones who appreciate her skills, so too do her colleagues. She regularly has nursing practitioner students asking her to oversee their practicums in our clinic Theresa is nearly maxed out as to the number of patients she can manage effectively. We believe (and have for some time) that a second nurse practitioner in our clinic would provide great primary care to our communities. As we seek to realize this idea, we will be asking you for support in this endeavour.

Nurse practitioners are salaried employees of health authorities, in our case, Interior Health. They are not able to bill the Medical Services Plan as do doctors.

Most nurse practitioners work in health authority facilities such as hospitals and clinics. There are only a few nurse practitioner led health centres in BC – ours was one of, if not the first, in this province.

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Coach's Corner Creating an Engaging Workplace Community Futures Shuswap Paul Abra, Certified Executive Coach, "Highly engaged employees make the customer experience. Disengaged employees break it." Timothy R. Clark, Founder CEO of LeaderFactor Engagement of our employees should be a goal for us as leaders. How do we create a work environment where employees feel engaged and respected? Here are five ideas that may help us move towards that goal for a more engaged workplace.

Aligning goals and having clear expectations As leaders it is important for us to clearly define the goals of our company or department. We need to clarify the importance of what we are trying to achieve and outline expectations that lead to fulfilling these goals. How clear are we about our goals and expectations? Can all of our team members—new and old— articulate these expectations and goals?

Build trust: Both trust of the team and of the leader are crucial to engagement.

When people do not trust either their team members or their boss, the engagement factor is partially or wholly negated. Trust is earned and very much a reciprocal relationship. Leaders who trusts their team, as well as individuals of the team, will certainly earn that trust back. We need to ask ourselves, what are we doing to build the trust of our team members?

Model desired behaviours: An engaged staff person takes their cues from both their colleagues and their leaders.

Similarly, a disengaged person is following the lead of other staff or maybe the leader. Often disengaged people will be in a work environment that exhibits a "do as I say" mentality. The adage, "Actions

speak louder than words," is very apt for the work environment. When leaders take responsibility for their actions, employees will follow.

"Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled.

Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability."

Anne Mulcahey, Former CEO & Chairwoman of Xerox Celebrate contributions: When we celebrate employee contributions, we are recognizing the importance of the individual or the team. Engaged team members will feel that what they do is important and valued. How can we ensure that everyone is recognized in an authentic way?

Job satisfaction: How do we ensure that people are satisfied in what they do for the department or company? How do we infuse a love of coming to work as opposed to the dread of the workplace?

"Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.” Zig Ziglar, Author & Motivational Speaker What are we doing that engages our employees and colleagues?

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

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Sunnybrae Community Association

By James Clark What a musical month February was! We had an absolutely amazing time taking part in this year's Small Hall Music Crawl: a three-part concert series across the South Shuswap in collaboration with the Arts Council for the South Shuswap. We had a full and cozy room at the Sunnybrae Community Hall on Saturday, February 22, with Steph Clifford opening with a beautiful set followed up by Kaslo duo, The Eisenhauers and special guest Myra Morrison.

For plenty of us in Sunnybrae it had been a long awaited dream of welcoming Sheree & Jeremy Eisenhauer to the Sunnybrae stage, and their performance was truly captivating.

A big thanks goes out to the ACSS and its sponsors, all the volunteers involved, the musicians and of course to you all for coming out in support of live music.

After a performance unfortunately cancelled due to the weather in January, the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse looks forward to the much anticipated return of local duo: Chicken-Like Birds. Jasmin and Ari bring “olde-time-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�. The duo have taken a wee break from performing in recent times, so don't miss this amazing opportunity to catch them at this month's Sunnybrae Coffeehouse on Saturday 14th March! Grab yourself a delicious dinner over at the Sunnybrae Seniors Hall from 5:30-7:30pm with Coffeehouse doors opening 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start.

In other news Goldie Denise has had a great reception in the Community with her gentle Yoga class running weekly through to the end of June 2020. The class takes place on Mondays at 10:30pm and participants are encouraged to register ahead of time.

For more information on this by-donation class please contact Goldie at 250 804 9158.

Also keep an eye out on our hall's noticeboard and online channels for upcoming African Drum Workshops, also held by Goldie. Facebook page and website: (Sunnybrae Community Association and www.sunnybraecomunityasso ciation.com Last but not least stay tuned online for announcements on our SCA General Meeting, Wednesday 25th March 7:30pm, and April's Coffeehouse: Saturday 11th April!

Chicken-Like Birds will be this month's Sunnybrae Coffeehouse Feature. Doors open at 6:30pm.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Where Neighbours Become Friends

Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau Almost, almost, almost - SPRING. If you go outside and take 3 deep breaths you’ll smell spring in the air.

No Robins yet but they can’t be far away.

At Cedar Heights we’ve done our best to have events to help us keep the winter blahs at bay. Movie nights have provided a local outing when the roads have been less than ideal. Sixty people showed their atheletic talents at the Mini Olympics – a great time was had by all and prizes were duly awarded to winning teams. A Shed Party featured music and song in keeping with the Valentine’s “love” theme. The ukulele band provided the musical accompaniment and those attending sang along. Chinese New Year was celebrated a bit after the fact with a delicious Chinese dinner. Hilary Brown tested everyone’s knowledge with a quiz. These events are all organized and staffed by volunteers. The entire community benefits from the creativity and work of these volunteers.

Our Keep Fit instructors are piloting a new program for those needing a bit less

Day with Celtic music and song. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Fee for non-members is $5.

Movies: Stockholm will be showing March 20th. Pizza and a movie is April 3 and will feature The Art of Racing in the Rain. Everyone is welcome.

Mini Olympics Registration day for our Outdoor Programs strenuous exercise program. It is called (Golf, Pickleball and Bocce) will be held “Sit and Be Fit”. This program is held Saturday April 18 from 9:00 to 1:00. twice weekly, uses hand held weights and Schedules for regular play are under conresistance bands in a combination of seated struction. and standing exercises. The goal is to imMark your calendars for Wine Survivor prove balance, core stability, leg strength on May 11th. Can you be the last one left & postural alignment. The goal of the pro- on the Island? Tickets will be on sale begram is to help the individual remain inde- ginning March 3rd during regular office pendent by increasing flexibility, overall hours (Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 – strength, endurance and range of motion.

3:00 pm) What exciting activities and events Check our website for more inforare coming? mation on all these activities – http:// A Shed Party will be held Friday, www.cedarheigtscommunity.ca March 13 and will celebrate St. Patrick’s

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Seed Swap Keeps on Growing

By Barbra Fairclough South Shuswap Seed Swap brought together seed savers, food producers and artisans on Saturday February 29th. The South Shuswap Seed Swap is emerging as a “go to” place for gardeners and foodies wanting to buy local and find seeds locally sourced.

Rebekah Smith started the seeds exchange three years ago and it has been growing ever since. Rebekah lives near White Lake where she and her partner Trevor run a four-acre farm. Rebekah is also an avid seed collector. Among the seeds she has in her small seed bank is Hopi Turquois Corn and Dickenson Pumpkin, a squash with a long history with pie making.

The Sorrento Memorial was brimming with a wide variety of vendors with a bountiful selection of items for purchase. Producers brought their seeds to exchange as well as items produced on their farms.

Near the entrance was a large table arranged with printed catalogues and seed exchange directories available to browse for anyone with an interest in saving seeds. This seed exchange had a

wide section of free seeds. This is where you can browse from a selection of seeds to add to your garden this year and you can add your own seeds for others to browse and exchange. Even if you don’t have seeds to exchange you were welcome to help yourself to seeds.

If you are a seed producer or farmer and are interested in finding out how you can participate in this event next year contact Rebekah Smith at 250 306 3951 or email at rebekah7@live.ca. Call early to ensure you don’t miss out on this growing event.

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Arts Council for the South Shuswap Submitted by Jacquie Middlekoop Small Hall Music Crawl Success!

The Annual Small Hall Music Crawl wrapped up this weekend – and what a crawl it was! Carlin Hall, Sunnybrae Hall and Sorrento Centre opened their doors and welcomed some amazing local talent to their stages. Ari Lantela, The Jake Verburg and Jordan Dyck Band, Steph Clifford, The Eisenhauers, Sue Kyle & Al Bates, and Josh & Bex all played to full South Shuswap crowds. The community support we saw through the events was enormous – it’s wonderful to see the arts and musicians in our region so wonderfully suported.

Thank you to the hardworking volunteers who brought the crawl to life! The events really could not happen without your help. And lastly another big thank

you to this year’s Crawl sponsors: Creative BC, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, SASCU, CSRD, Shuswap Tourism, Shuswap Culture, Blind Bay Village Grocer, Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery.

See you next year, for the Small Hall Music Crawl 2021!

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Visit Shuswap Culture for all Seasonal Events & Happenings Shuswap Culture is fast becoming THE go-to calendar for many area events and happenings in the Shuswap. Check out these featured events: Spring Market – MARCH 28TH – The Notch Hill Town Hall is hosting their annual Spring Market. Back for another year is the Shuswap Market Group! Come browse the hall filled to the brim with local artisans, home based businesses, and all your favourite vendors! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast as well – this serves as a fundraiser with moneys raised benefitting the Notch Hill Hall.

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Carlion Hall Matters

By Jane Stephenson Woohoo!! The second annual Small Hall Crawl began at Carlin Hall on February 15; the first of three consecutive Saturday evening concerts. Ari Lantela opened the evening with a set of original tunes, as well as some covers. The crowd was nicely warmed up when the Jordan Dick and Jacob Verburg Band took to the stage. Dan Smith and Darin Herting rounded out the group. The band thrilled the audience with their musicianship. Tunes were played in several different genres from rock, jazz, country swing, and a couple of bluegrass tunes. Vocals were provided by Steph Clifford and Ari Lantela through the two sets. Everyone enjoyed the evening tremendously. How lucky are we to have such gifted talent in our area.

As mentioned in last month’s SCOOP, Get Ready! Carlin Hall is gearing up to present its first ever Concert series! Director of Events, Jen Gamble, has a great line up. This spring, join us for a series that will feature 3 fantastic artists.

On April 9th, Ian Foster will kick off the Spring Series. Ian is a Newfoundland songwriter who has toured in Canada, the U.S. and Europe since 2007. A multiple East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and MusicNL award nominee, his music has been played on radio and television internationally. A finalist for The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), he has co -written with various artists, including the legendary Canadian folk artist Ron Hynes. Ian's story and character driven lyrics mix with a modern musical sensibility and have been described as “a great example of what a 21st century folk performer should be doing” (CBC Radio).

Victoria based Old Paint Duo will perform on April 19.

Members, Miriam Sonstenes and Jeff Dill, have been making acoustic music steeped in American roots and traditions for over a decade. Using the guitar and fiddle as their base and leaping off point, these two serve up old country songs, Texas fiddle tunes, old time square dance music, and original songs with grace and style.

The series will wrap up on May 3 with a show featuring Tracy Lynn and Greg Blake. These two artists appeared at Roots & Blues last summer to rave reviews, and have continued to collaborate on special occasions. Tracy Lynn, a BC performer, has worked in various groups and duos for more than four decades, most recently as part of The Savage Hearts. For this performance she is teaming up with Greg Blake, a recent IBMA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year. Together, Tracy and Greg present a beautiful blend of music that appeals to Bluegrass, Folk, Country, and Gospel fans alike.

Join us for all three concerts and help support the Carlin Hall Community Association’s goal to broaden the scope of live music being offered in the Shuswap.

Ticket prices for each concert are $20. Bundle all three concerts for $50. Tickets will be available at Acorn Music and at the door. Please note the times for the first two concerts are 7:00 pm, while the Lynn/Blake Concert is an after-

noon event at 3:30 pm.

The weekly jams are still going on in full force, private functions are happening, and the lower level FACES programs will be taking 2 weeks off during Spring Break.

Carlin Hall Board of Directors recognizes and thanks VP Don Cavers for his work with Askew’s and the distribution of all the Shopping Cards. Don was instrumental in ensuring that the Cards were delivered before Christmas as gifts, as well as during the past two months to grocery shoppers who like supporting the locals.

Spring will soon be upon us. This means spring cleaning and sprucing. Keep your eyes/ears open for your invitation to come and spend a couple of hours helping out with some tidying, general maintenance, and a wee bit of painting. Your membership is important in many ways.

Lastly, while two postponements have taken place, please be reminded of the Memorial Tea for Kaye Baumann on Friday, March 27 from 1-3 pm. Kaye was an avid supporter of Carlin Hall, and long time Sunnybrae resident.

Remember to stay on top of all things Carlin Hall by checking out the website at carlinhall.net Check out FB and Instagram, too. Until next time, cheerio for now!

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Sorrento Lions Club

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Outrigger Paddling in Blind Bay: New Members Welcomed

By Gord Henderson Having trouble finding that elusive exercise program that offers fun, fitness, and friendship? Want to become active in a social group? Do we have the sport for you.

The Blind Bay Outrigger Club, an affiliate of Kamloops Wailua Outrigger Club, is gearing up for its second season on the waters of Blind Bay. Thanks to the extreme generosity of Dan Baskill, owner of Blind Bay Resort, we again will paddle from the BB Resort docks. This year we’ll be running two OC6’s, like the one in the photo.

How do you get involved, you ask? It’s easy! We have an organizational meeting planned for Monday, April 6th, 6:30 pm, at 2755 Glenview Rd, just West of the

Blind Bay Village Grocer.

It’s at the home of one of our paddlers. Bring a lawn chair, we’ll meet outside. We hope to start our season on the water in the days following the meeting.

If you are an avid paddler, great! If you’ve never paddled, great as well! We’ll get you on a boat to try it out, and then we’ll get you paddling with five other people who enjoy paddling at the same intensity and regularity as you. Boats can go out whenever a team decides they want to paddle.

Need more information?

Send me an email at 4gordhenderson@gmail.com.

Great physical fitness! Great social connections! Great stress relief! You’ll love the sport.

By Judi Kembell Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park on Easter Sunday, April 12th at 11:00 am sharp. For almost four decades, Sorrento Lions Club has sponsored an Easter egg hunt for the children in our community, and beyond. We scatter some 8,000 small (foil wrapped) chocolate eggs and ‘hide’ another 50 numbered plastic eggs. The plastic eggs may be redeemed for a chocolate Easter bunny. The little kids/toddlers have a 2-minute head start to go find the eggs and then a flood of kids spreads over the field. About 25 minutes later a fire truck rolls into the park, with lights and sirens, bringing the Easter Bunny with a further 1,000 eggs for distribution. Hail, rain or shine this event has ‘happened’. We have even scattered the eggs on top of snow. We ‘guestimate’ that several hundred people attend.

The River of Life Church supplies free hot chocolate, coffee and hot dogs, as part of their outreach to the community. Our Easter Bunny is a local lady who just loves doing this, and even has her own ‘bunny suit’. We also hold an Easter bonnet contest for several age categories, and also for adults and there are always outstanding creations.

On May 21st, we will celebrate our 47th Charter Night and we will hold our 6th Annual Garage Sale at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road in Sorrento on May 30th. 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 also at the Sorrento Memorial Hall followed by the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Beer Garden on July 1st at Centennial Field in Blind Bay. 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. Tickets are $1.00 each and are good for each of the ten draws made between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm with the 50/50 draw being held at 7:00 pm. Friday night is Fish and Chip night at the pub, so come for supper and fun.

We want to welcome our newest member, Lion Alice Sebastian, who was inducted into our club at our last meeting. 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!

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Every Age has Beauty

By Debbie Armour, Owner deb’s Style Loft I wanted to preface this article by informing women about a new PODCAST being hosted by Lucky magazine and by Canadian documentarian Tally Abecassis. This pod goes deep on the identity shift that women must navigate in this new stage of life.

The show features guests from across the media and entertainment industry tackling fears, health, career, selfcare and how they feel about being called “middle-aged”. I can remember when the idea of age-related compliments like “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 30” or “you don’t really look your age” started bothering me. It really began to dig in when I first encountered beautyrelated Facebook pages, the kind where women post their age and a selfie and sit back as the hearts rack up. “I refuse to believe you are 40, 50, even 60-you look so young,” for your age.

The compliments, sure it’s nice to hear all your “hard work” might just be paying off, if even just a little. However, the compliments are meaningless, and reinforce the opinion that being young is more attractive than being old.

When I was in my 20’s and 30’s I was very aware of my image: how should I represent myself? How do I want to be seen or remembered? Now, MUCH older, I feel so much more openness and freedom to be all I want to be - and still be me.

Age is one of the few things we can never change, but the perception of it isn’t always clear-cut, although there are the obvious factors like hair colour and wrinkles. There are also age-graded normal expectations for men and women to wear clothing that “older” men and women are “supposed” to wear.

However, there’s no committee that

rubber-stamps a photo, declaring “this is what 35 looks like and all 35-year old’s must be benchmarked as such.” We each have a different picture of what an age looks like, and it changes throughout the course of our lives. A 20-year old’s vision of what 60 looks like is very different from a 55-year old’s. The standard shifts as society changes too.

Today’s pensioners were hippies in the 60’s. Then there’s the common phenomenon where we feel younger than our chronological age. I have lived Xnumber of years, but I don’t feel like an older person yet.

We all must remember, there’s far more to beauty than good looks. As a woman, if you can develop a philosophy about where your value truly lies, then you will be much more comfortable in the evolution of your own personal beauty because every age has its secrets to give you and has its own beauty.

A great compliment can be about appearance or accomplishments, but it’s not qualified or backhanded, it doesn’t put others down and it doesn’t reinforce social norms that are inherently wrong.

The next time you’re tempted to tell someone they look young, for their age, stop and instead tell them that they look great, you love their blue shoes, you knew they’d get that grant.

One thing’s for sure, the “older” we get, the more ourselves we become. We start to feel more comfortable in our own skin and that is such a blessing because you start to really appreciate yourself.

Not expecting perfection is the key.

There’s something to be said for just falling in love with yourself at every stage of the journey. Shine in your own light and stay open to possibilities. After all life is an adventure! When a chapter ends, another begins…

Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club seeking volunteers

By Michelle Tsutsumi Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club is celebrating its 30th season! We are totally dependent on our amazing volunteers to be able to provide a first class experience for our members and volunteers.

We are seeking additional volunteers for our 2020/21 season. If you are able to help in any of the following capacities we would love to hear from you....

Board Members, Fund Raising, Community/Social Event Co-ordination, Communications, Grooming/Trail & Warming Hut Maintenance.

Please contact us or come to the AGM on March 26 from 7-9pm at the Chase Curling Club to meet everyone and learn more. Contact Michelle Tsutsumi at lmtsutsumi@gmail.com for more details.

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Sam’s Place: Out of The Dark; Into The Light

By Jerre Paquette In May of 2018, Rose Collin and Debbie Reeves made a decision that affected the cultural fabric in the Sorrento area and beyond. Perhaps well beyond. Let’s back up for a moment.

About four years ago, Rose was reflecting on her involvement in an artists’ cooperative in Bragg Creek, Alberta. She thought “You know, that was a wonderful experience having all those local artists’ work presented in a single venue, with the artists themselves right there to talk about and share their creations. We need that right here in Sorrento, too.”

She had already become aware of the large number of artists in the Shuswap working quietly away in their homes, with almost nobody ever getting to see their art: “Everywhere I went, artists were coming out of the woodwork; this place was so full of people doing art and they didn’t seem to know how to share it, what to do with it, or they didn’t have the confidence to try selling it.”

So, Rose attempted starting up a “Studio Tour Experience” for artists and local citizens alike, to get local art into the light, but that didn’t work out like she hoped. She did get to meet Debbie, though, through the Arts Council in the South Shuswap (facebook.com/artsshuswap) and they brainstormed an idea to release all those artists from their home studios into the broad community—they started what became the Shuswap Artisans Market (SAM), a cooperative that would put all those artists together with one another and with all those who wanted to see and buy art.

At first, they had to put up their own money to rent a space, purchase display cases, gallery systems for hanging pictures, drawers for holding jewellery—all the paraphernalia for presenting art in the best way possible. And the ‘best way’ for them was a space that was friendly, bright, just the right size, and in just the right place.

It wasn’t long, though, before community and artisan interest

in their gallery returned their investment: They were right about the need for and appeal of community art made accessible by the artists themselves.

Not only did they design their gallery just L to R: Rose Collin, Karen Trach, right, they found Betty Schriver and Sheryl Willson the best place for it: right beside Steamers Coffee Co (www.facebook.com/ steamerscoffeeco) and across from a hair styling salon. Perfect.

One woman customer recently having a bite to eat at Steamers finished her coffee and nipped in to SAM’s for a peek and after a brief look around said, “I’ll be right back—I’m going to get my husband to have a look around, too.” That’s one way gals, of getting the guys involved in artisan matters—and ensuring you will appreciate your Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Birthday, and Anniversary gifts!

Rose and Debbie attracted over 20 fellow artisans (at the moment, most of them ladies) to join their cooperative. Each artisan volunteers as a clerk in the store and greets you anytime you drop in and want to look and maybe chat; in turn, the artisans get the support they never used to experience. And that has meant a substantial increase in each artist’s self-confidence that couldn’t have been acquired in any other way. The smiles on their faces are proof of that.

Let’s come back to the present: Rose and Debbie made a difference to the community whose unsatisfied appetite for local art is now being served. As Sheryl Willson, one of the artisans interviewed for this article said: “Before this cooperative venture, I felt like I was living the life of a gypsy, always travelling around, setting up and tearing down over and over to show, share, and sell my art. Because of SAM, I no longer feel that way and now I just focus on my art.”

Karen Trach and Betty Schriver, two others of the contributing artisans interviewed, made it patently clear that because of the relationships they now have with other local artists, their self- confidence has grown right along with their art and sense of community. That matters on all sorts of levels and over time.

Shuswap Artisans Market is there for you Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at 1204 Notch Hill Road. Call and talk to an artist at 778-490-5141, or have a peek at https:// shuswapartisans.ca/

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GT Dragon Boat Society’s 8th Season

By Susan Eisenberger Hi folks. As March is about to begin, we would like to let you know about happenings within the GT Dragon Boat Society. 2020 marks the 8th season of dragon boating in Blind Bay. Preparation is well underway for the 2020 paddling season. During the winter a few of our members have been working out on our Ergo paddling machine located in Blind Bay Hall. This activity takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am in the lower level of the Hall with coaches and instructors there to support those who are interested.

Our annual pre-season fitness program will begin again on March 31st and will run for 6 weeks. This program will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the lower level of Blind Bay

Hall, and is open to any registered member. Please come and join in the fun and prepare for the paddling season.

Registration Date for the 2020 Dragon Boat Season is set for April 18th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at our usual location of Blind Bay Village Grocer.

We want to extend our thanks to the Village Grocer for their support in hosting this event for so many years.

If you are considering a fun activity that is all inclusive, great for any age, and whether you are new to dragon boating looking for a recreational paddle or an experienced competitive paddler, please check out our website at: gtdragonboatsociety.ca or check us out on Facebook @ gtdragonboatsociety Please stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.

Notch Hill Natter

By Anna-Marie Eckhart Hello and Happy Spring from the Natter. It was a long winter, but we are gearing up and have put the wheels in motion for all our upcoming community events at the Hall this year.

It is both a time of reflection and new endeavours for the Hall. March is our annual end of year at the Hall, meaning all the Volunteer Executive and Board positions have been fulfilled, and their yearly commitments and are now relinquished.

April 6 is the annual general meeting for the Notch Hill Town Hall. All volunteer Executive and Board positions will be elected. Seeking re-election for a year term are Anna-Marie Eckhart, President; Bruce Hlina, Vice President; Pat Lepp, Secretary and vacant position, Treasure.

To operate the Hall, we also have Volunteer SubCommittees. Currently we have four Committee Chairs: Marianne Romyn for Rentals, Eleanor Gilfillan for Kitchen, Bruce Hlina for Repairs and Maintenance and Anna-Marie Eckhart for Entertainment. We would like to add two more sub Committee's, Gardening and Archives. If you would be interested in chairing a sub committee and giving back to YOUR Community, please get in touch with the Hall.

Our first event of the year at the Hall is our Fundraising Spring Market. Saturday March 28, 8am to 2pm. Returning guests will be The Shuswap Market Group. This group will have the Hall filled with local

artisans, home based businesses, and your favourite vendors. The Kitchen Committee will be putting on a fundraising breakfast/ brunch. The school house will also be open with garage sale items. Come on out, support the Hall!

The Notch Hill Town Hall is seeking sponsorship from our local businesses. We have the annual fundraising Show'n Shine booked for Sunday July 5. The Shuswap Vintage Car Club will be our returning guests. Concession will be put on by Big Steve’s, voted Best Burger in the Okanagan. The Hall will also be fundraising with pie and ice cream sales.

Last year was a sellout! We are asking for a $500 Donation to cover advertising and food costs. If you or your company can sponsor us, we would gladly put your business logo on our Show'n Shine posters.

Please contact myself at 250 835-8455 or email at notchhilltownhall1910@gmail.com .

Coming events at the Hall: • March 28 Spring Market.

8am to 2pm.

• April 6 AGM. 6:30 pm. Social to follow Elections.

• April 26 Spring Cleaning Bee at the Hall. 10am to 2pm. Lunch provided.

For your Notch Hill Heritage rentals, please contact Marianne Romyn at 250 8354721. Find us at 1639 Notch Hill Road, Sorrento. Email us at notchhilltownhall1910@gmail.com Phone 250 835-8455, President AnnaMarie Eckhart. LIKE us on Facebook at Notch Hill Community Hall.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures The Good in Goodbye

By Jason Lutterman They say there is always hell in hello and good in goodbye. While I’m not sure who “they” are, I think they’re right.

I have an impractical routine of making plans that often require the weather to participate and even knowing the Shuswap as well as I do, I can’t seem to break free of that futile habit.

The day before last I had made up my mind as I stared at the sunny, motionless lake. It had been a long winter and I was going to gear up and head out the next morning on my first kayak trip of this year. It was energizing to see and feel the sun again; blue sky and the anticipation of tomorrow’s adventure was all I could think about as I stared at the smoker holding the night’s meal. Dinner was over much quicker than it took to prepare, and I retired early that evening.

Waking up without an alarm is a gift I think we can all share. With one eye

barely open, both my feet hit the ground, my mind far ahead of my body. I quickly went to the window to take in a fresh breath of the sunny Shuswap and as I embraced that image in my mind, I opened the blinds to what felt like a crime. There it was - dense grey fog, everything brilliant white again and snowflakes that seemed the biggest of all year: a blizzard.

It took a minute to process. It seemed for a moment that the whole previous day may have been a dream and as I stood there with disappointment creeping in, it was like a light switch had been flipped. I felt a smile cross my face and I heard that voice in the back of my mind say, “I’m going anyway”.

I went outside and slid the kayak onto the roof of the Land Cruiser. It’s a touch more of a job when there are a few inches of snow on the roof and the boat almost found its way back onto the ground as it slid out of my hands.

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Quickly tied down, I headed to the lake.

On route I received a few curious looks from passers by. They seemed to notice there were many more snowmobiles on the backs of trucks than kayaks today. I launched the boat on the north side of Blind Bay and began to glide out into the murky water, the snow falling so hard the top inch of the lake was slush. Each paddle stroke revealing what lay below, it was completely different than any other time I had paddled that stretch. The lake was silent and abandoned, I was alone and it was awesome.

It’s hard to describe paddling through the fog and snow, visibility at times so low that it felt as if I was the only person left on earth. I celebrated the beauty of the end of winter in a way I hadn’t expected. The ‘good’ in goodbye before the mud, rain and mess of spring’s hello.

Get outside and you too may #findyourscoop

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• Walk In Clinic - Saturdays 9-1pm, Mobile lab-

Tues & Thur 8am to noon. Copper Island Wellness Centre, Blind Bay Marketplace 250-6753661 or www.sshss.ca • Cedar Heights Community: • Shed Party - March 13, at 7:00 pm. St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic music and song.

• Movie Night - March 20 - Stockholm. April 3. The Art of Racing in the Rain. Doors open at 6:30.

• Registration for outdoor programs - Sat. April. 18, 9am to 1pm.

For a list of all events at Cedar Heights go to www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • CSRD Housing Needs Assessment - March 25, 6:30 pm at Cedar Heights Community Ctr. FMI See ad on page 12 • South Shuswap Library - Lego For ages 3-12.

Just drop-in. Baby Talk - Social and interactive hour. A facilitator covers a variety of topics. Fridays at 10:15 am. March 13. Ages 18 months and under with caregiver. Drop-in. Free. Pyjama Storytime - Songs, stories, fingerplays, light snack. April 7, 6-6:45pm. Spring Card Making with Karen. Sat. March 28 at 1 pm. Please call to register. Early Years Fair - Mon, April 20, 10am – 12pm. For Adults - English Paper Piecing (EPP).

Hand sewing can be fun! Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Tues. March 17, 1pm-4pm. Pre-registration required.

• St. Patrick’s Day Dance/Fundraiser - Mar.14 at Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge. Lower Level; Cocktails 5pm Dinner 6pm Music by “Juke Box” Reserve tables/tickets call 250-675-3661.

• Duffer’s Business Speed Dating - Mar 19, 46pm at Duffer’s Den. FMI See Duffer’s ad on page 14.

• Loose and Animal Acrylics - with Anita McComas. March 21, 10 to 3 pm. Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Agnes at 250-253-5200 or blindbayhall@gmail.com • Blind Bay Bridge Club – drop-in or play weekly.

Mondays at 1 pm in the winter, or Mondays at 6:30 pm in the summer. Social & Duplicate players of all levels are welcome. Shuswap Lake Estates (Small Stage Room). FMI Vicki at 250675-2141 • LASS Seniors Computer Program - starts March 31st and runs until May. Tue & Wed. At South Shuswap Library. Pre-register 250-4634555. www.shuswapliteracy.ca • 7 Sisters Boutique Wine & Cheese - Mar 26, 11 -7pm at 1266A TCH. FMI See ad on page 29.

• Finz opens for the season - Mar 27. FMI See ad on page 9 • TOPS - (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) support group for women and men, meets every Wed, 8:15 to 10am at Our Lady of the Lake Church (downstairs) in Blind Bay. FMI Sheila Cook at (250) 803 5206.

For more events in the Shuswap check out shuswapculture.ca

EAGLE BAY HALL

• Eagle Bay Hall Coffeehouse - March 28 at

7:30pm

• St. Patricks Day Lunch - March 17, noon.

See Jane for tickets. 250-675-3772 • Garden Club Meeting - March 19, 10:30am.

• Eagle Bay Comm. Assoc. AGM - Thurs. March 26, 6pm followed by potluck at Eagle Bay Community Hall SORRENTO • CSRD Incorporation Study - for Sorrento-Blind Bay, March 16, 6pm to 8:30pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendaele Rd. FMI see ad on page 5.

• Sorrento Lions Meat Draws - every Friday at Copper Island Pub. 5-7pm.

• CSRD Housing Needs Assessment - March 25, 2 pm at Sorrento Centre. FMI See ad on page 12 • Spring Market - March 28, 8am to 2pm at Notch Hill Town Hall. Shuswap Market Group, fundraiser breakfast/lunch menu. Everyone welcome • Archery at Sorrento Elementary - April 3rd, 5 7pm. For ages 13 and up. Register at nsscr.ca • Notch Hill Town Hall AGM - Apr 6 at Notch Hill Hall 6:30 pm. All are welcome. See ad on page 33 • Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday April 12, 11am sharp at Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park. Easter Bunny, Easter bonnet contest, Hot chocolate, hot dogs and more. Fun for the whole family!

TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Sunnybrae Hall Coffeehouse & Dinner - March 14 featuring Chicken-Like Birds. Doors open at 6:30pm. Next Coffeehouse April 11. Dinner at the Seniors Hall Doors open 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please reserve dinner 250-835-8800.

• Sunnybrae Community Assoc. AGM - Wed. March 25, 7:30pm at Sunnybrae Hall • Memorial Tea - Kaye Baumann - Fri. March 27, 1pm to 3pm at Carlin Hall • Carlin Hall Spring Concert series – Kicks off April 9, 7 pm, with Ian Foster, a Newfoundland folk singer/songwriter. April 19 - Old Paint Duo at 7pm. May 3 - Tracy Lynn & Greg Blake at 3:30 7pm. Tickets at Acorn Music and the door.

WHITE LAKE • St. Patrick’s Day Show - Cod Gone Wild March 15, at White Lake Community Hall. Doors open at 7pm, Show - 7:30pm. For tickets visit www.codgonewild.com/shows • Electric Music Jam Thursdays, 7pm at White Lake Community Hall. 3617 Parri Road SALMON ARM & AREA • Shuswap Women Who Wine Giving Event March 13, The Village Hall in the First United Church in Salmon Arm. Doors open 6 pm. info@womenwhowine.ca • Pete Seeger once again - March 14, 7:30 pm and March 15, 2 pm at Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Street. Admission by donation. Proceeds support proposed Shuswap Performing Arts and Culture Centre. 250.832.2300 • Tennis Registration open - Juniors & adult beginners at the Askew Tennis Centre.

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www.clubspark.ca/salmonarmtennisclub Der Fliegende Hollander - Mar. 14, 9:55 am. “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini Sat. April 11, 9:55am • Bolshoi Ballet at Salmar Classic - “Romeo & Juliet” (Encore) Sun. March 29, 1pm. “Jewels” (new production) Sun. April 19, 1pm.

• CSRD Board Meeting - March 19, 9:30am. 555 Harbourfront Dr. NE. • She Shoe Swaps - Drop off nearly new or gently used shoes, boots and handbags starting Apr 1.

Drop off locations Sorrento: SASCU & Salmon Arm: RBC, InView Optical and Brooke Downs Vennard.

Sale on May 9 • Guided meditations & Buddhist Teaching Salmon Arm Meditation Centre. Sun. 11-11:45.

Wed. 7-8:30 pm. Thurs.- 12-12:30 pm • Enderby Old Time Dance Club – celebrating almost 100 years, April 3 at Enderby Drill Hall. Entertainment starts 2pm, then potluck dinner and evening of dancing.

NORTH SHUSWAP • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - March 14, 6pm cocktails, Irish Stew 6:30 pm. Music, Door Prizes, a 50/50, open mic & karaoke at the Lakeview Centre.

• At the Hub - St. Paddy's Karaoke Party - Sat., Mar 14. Paint Night Thu Mar 19. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Fri Mar 20. Live Music Neon Brown Trio Sat Mar 21. Music Trivia with 98.3 CIFM Fri Mar 27. Live Music with Stiff Whiskers Sat Mar 28. Jam Night Fri Apr 3. For info and tickets to events call the Hub at 250-955 -2002 • Business Workshop - top 5 mistakes startups make and what lenders and investors want.

March 17, 9:30 am Scotch Creek Community Hall. Free. FMI or to sign up contact Deb Seymour at info@northshuswapbc.com • Coffeehouse Club - Rocky Mountain Wildflowers March 21 at the Lakeview Centre. Doors open 6pm, Feature 7:30.

• Town Hall Meeting – March 22, 2 pm. Scotch Creek Fire Hall. Updates from Area Director Jay Simpson.

• Public Hearing – Area F Parcel Coverage bylaw amendments. March 25, 5:30 pm, Scotch Creek Fire Hall • Business Award Mixer - Nominations - March 28, 6pm at Quaaout Lodge.

• Historical Society Photo Show - NS Community Hall March 29, 2 pm.

For more North Shuswap Events check out the Kicker www.kicker.ca CHASE & AREA • Chase Kidney Support Group - coffee chat on Sat. March 21, 10am at Creekside Hall. Share experiences and support. Pre-dialysis, on dialysis, donor or recipient, family member or anyone with interests or questions. Call Bruce at 250-679 -8481.

• Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club AGM - March 26, 7 to 9 pm - Chase Curling Club. FMI skiskmana@gmail.com • Salmar Classic Theatre:

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APRIL DEADLINE: MARCH 29

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CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE $7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $2 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads: $12.00 for the first inch, then $2.25 per 1/4 inch thereafter. Email ads to shuswapscoop@gmail.com or 250-463-2611. Email money transfers for payment or mail cheque to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8.

BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm 250-832-2431 and Vernon 250-542-2425 www.lakesidemedical.ca

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Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage.

Call: 250-835-4224 cell: 250-852-2900 or email: shipshapeshelter@hotmail.com for special introductory rates.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL EXCAVTIONS

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Certified Faller•Basements Dug & Backfilling Road Building•Site-Prep•Bulldozing• Hoe Pac Breaker Trucking & Gravel Products•Water & Sewer Hook-ups

Weekly rental 7732 Squilax Hwy Anglemont. 2 bedroom lake front condo upper unit. $1,000.00 per week.

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FOR SALE

Do you want to learn to grow “craft “ medical cannabis? Do you own your own farm or home? Cannabis counselor/ producer with 25 years experience is looking for appropriate locations to partner and train “small scale craft” safe gardens. Info at treerider@live.com

SORRENTO & DISTRICT HOUSING SOCIETY (Shuswap Lions Manor)

Rental Suite Available Subsidized Independent Living for Seniors Manor is located in Sorrento with a view of the lake

1 Bedroom - 1 Bath Includes: Common area room & laundry room “No Smoking. No Pets’’ Contact the Manor for more information: 250-675-2757 or lionsdh@shaw.ca

South Shuswap Library (250) 675-4818 #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay Market

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HELP WANTED • Arts

Council for the South Shuswap Sorrento Health Centre – 250-803-5251 Karen Brown 250.515.3276 Sorrento Health Centre Society – •Blind Bay Community Society Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: • Lions Club - Email: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: blindbayhall@gmail.com Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver • North and South Shuswap Community Resource 250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250-835-2351 or Don- • Notch Hill Cemetery Society - Louise 250-253-5776 ald 778-490-5008 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Mainte•Carlin Country Market nance Inc - 1-866 222-4204. Vernon Moti office: 250carlinpac@hotmail.com, 503-3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca Heather 250-835-4422 • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Chase Fish & Game Club • Shuswap Better at Home - Wysteria 250-253-2749, Helen 250-679-8019 sbahintake@outlook.com • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) • Shuswap Community Foundation (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250-675-3661, 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca email: cisrcbb@gmail.com.

•Shuswap Hospice Society • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • CSRD Area C Director - Paul • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866-293-3851, inDemenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: fo@slams.ca, www.slams.ca pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & FIRE DEPARTMENTS facebookbook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-517-0429, 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue - Luke Gubbles Sorrento Hall #1 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org 1164 Passchendale Road, • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or Dick: Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca 250-675-4441, Shus• Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) wapVFD@csrd.bc.ca saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca.

Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250-253-3663 sorTappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca rentofoodbank.ca White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. •Sorrento Minor Ball - Geoff 250-804-6923, Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, sorrentominorball@gmail.com WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833 250.463.2495 -5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; theback• White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 Parri Road, acher@telus.net. whitelakehall@cablelan.net 778-231-8810 • GT Dragon Boat Society • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: inSusan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 fo@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club HEALTH SERVICES Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ • •

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is accepting applications for

seasonal employment for the following positions: (must have drivers license) • • • • •

Day/Night Park Patrol Janitorial Gate office Store / T-shirt painting Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals

Please send resumes to

cassiedalgleish@hotmail.com Summer Cleaners Wanted Saturdays/Sundays/Some midweek work. North Shuswap & Blind Bay areas. Students OK. Vehicle is a bonus. Top dollar paid. Contact Jay Simpson: info@AShuswapHoliday.com

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

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

• Mon - Sit and Keep Fit 11am BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / Ukulele Orchestra 7pm • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd Thurs./mo. at • Wed - Sit and Keep Fit 11am / Carpet Bowling 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mike Murrell 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm at 250 675-4495 • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Ladies • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Upafternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The Shutterbugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm stairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-517-8401 info@salmonarmtm.com www.salmonarmtm.com • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Seniors Lunch - Last Thurs. noon at Duffers • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church - Adult study 9:30am, Service 10:55am Den, Call to reserve 250-675-3661 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

• Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, Field • Bridge - Free lessons Vicki 675-2141 trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849.

Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on Fridays 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// • Walk-in-Clinic - Saturdays 9am-1pm www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • Immunizations - Adults & Children. Book appt. w/health nurse 250-833-4101.

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

• TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am • Mobile Lab Services & ECGs Tues & Thurs.

8am-2pm. Bring Dr. Requisition & Medical card at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Sheila Cook 250-803-5206 • Seniors Lunch - monthly Eagle Bay Community Hall • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at 8:30am, meeting at 9am. Sorrento Place Club4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca house (Buckley Rd). Jacquie 250-675-2574 Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Blind Bay Memorial Hall • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay • Fitness Tue & Thu 9am Wanda 675-5098 Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery.

• Garden Club - 2nd Thur.10:30am (except June Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca to Aug) 675-2125 or 675-2029 • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 10am - 3pm; FMI: • Playgroup Fri, for parents & children under 5 yrs Gail Boden gailboden@telus.net 9:30-11:30am 604-725-0691 • Full Throttle Fitness - Mon,Wed, Fri. 7am & 6pm • Darts Fri. 7:15-9pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Impulse Movement Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm & more. Seniors & Pre-school. 780-996-0623 (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Probus - 1st Thurs. 10am 250-803-8930 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch • Yoga - Thu at 7:15pm. Leona 604-817-2730 • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. Oct Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 15 - Apr 20, 2020 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Reedman Gallery Art & Gifts - Thu to Sun, • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm.

10am to 4pm. July 9 to Aug 30 New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca Carlin Hall • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:00am - noon. FMI Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008.

4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577.

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

Come join by the fireplace.

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

Doors open at 6:30.

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

1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 250-515835-8455. Check us out on Facebook 3276 • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Cedar Heights Community Association Watch for special events all year.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com

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

Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30am 804-3987/ AA at 8pm • 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 253-5758/ 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 Thursdays 7pm

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