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A Defining Moment for a Community By Paul Demenok, Area C Director We are in uncharted waters, and whether we like it or not, we are all in this together. The Covid-19 pandemic has already changed everything and looking forward, it will likely have effects that may define a generation. It certainly has helped to define this community. It is very encouraging to see our community respond the way it has. People are isolating themselves and are using social distancing to avoid transmission. Those returning from a winter in the south are going into a self-imposed quarantine, as recommended by the authorities. Children are staying home from school, public meetings have been postponed, businesses have reduced operations to limit public exposures and enhance staff and public safety, and we see church services occurring online. People are staying off the road and park use
is limited. I’ve heard that some people wishing to maintain their regular social networks are having happy hours online. But even more uplifting is the community response in terms of looking out for each other. People are calling friends and neighbours on the phone to make sure things are okay. For isolated seniors this can be an enormous benefit and a terrific uplift to the day. Ad hoc groups have been formed to run errands, pick up prescriptions and deliver groceries for others. Non-profit groups are leading the charge and have organized their activities to support our community. Well done you guys! We even see posts on Facebook where people are offering to help others; now isn’t that a real change from what we often see in social media? (Continued on page 3)
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There is a community emerging that is compassionate and caring, and this is very gratifying to see. That’s what a community is all about. We are in this thing together and need to support each other to come out the other side, together. At the CSRD, staff are working from home to maintain essential services like drinking water, solid waste management, recycling, development services, fire suppression and so on. Our last Board meeting had about half of the directors participating online so we could maintain adequate social distancing in the Boardroom. A lot of communications are occurring via email and telephone, but at the CSRD essential services are continuing to be maintained. In the community, we see people in essential occupations remaining on the job. It is interesting to note the redefinition of “essential occupation” isn’t it? Local grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and restaurants have remained open, but thankfully and respectfully, have altered their operations so as to enhance safety for staff
and their customers. Let’s be sure to express our appreciation to those people. And let’s be sure to support our local businesses every way we can. The School District has initiated a learning from home plan and have emailed information to parents. The Provincial and Federal governments have initiated a large number of informational and financial support services and programs. Please be sure to rely on bona fide sources of information to help you and your family stay safe. The best sites to go to are the Covid-19 Provincial Support and Information and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control websites. A toll-free phone line (1-888 -268-4319 or 1-888-COVID19) is open from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm 7 days a week for non-medical information and access to provincial and federal support services. These are challenging times and we do need to help each other get through this thing. This is a time to define our community as being a safe, caring and compassionate place to live.
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Sorrento Food Bank Needs Our Help
Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)
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One of the effects of the COVID-19 virus is that we are seeing a much heavier than normal usage of the Sorrento Food Bank. At the same time, the food bank received a lower than usual grant from BC Gaming, and the net effect is that they are going to be about $16,000 short of their annual revenue target, before the effect of Covid-19 is factored in. The best way you can help is to go online now at www.sorrentofoodbank.ca and click on the donate now button to give them
what you can. Cash is much preferred over canned goods as it enables the volunteers at the Food Bank to acquire exactly what they need, to ensure that a balanced diet is assembled, and to do it at wholesale prices. If you wish, you can donate food on Wednesdays only at the Sorrento Food Bank at 2804 Arnheim Road in Sorrento. Simply leave your goods outside, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, and staff will pick them up. This is
being done to observe safety standards in light of the current pandemic. You can also donate food at Village Grocer and at the Lighthouse Market as both have bins clearly labelled for this purpose. For your information, the CSRD Board will be looking at a special grant-in-aid for the Sorrento Food Bank at the April meeting. In the interim, please act now! Thank you very much for your kind support!
Community Sewing for Health Care Professionals By Barbra Fairclough make some as they are desperate. Fabric store in SA are People in Eagle Bay, Blind Bay, Salmon Arm and En- closed. I can make them, but I have no fabric. So, I’m derby have been beavering away making cotton masks reaching out to anyone that might have some extra cotton since Tracy Lemieux posted a letter online asking for help fabric that they do not need. after she received a request from her sister-in-law, a nurse Also, if anyone else would be able to assist and make at Royal Inland Hospital. some as well it would be greatly apThe N95 masks in supply were preciated - (lots of patterns on-line) in a secure location and reserved Greatly appreciated by the nurses that for serving Covid 19 patients only. are working hard. I can make sure that This created a shortage of masks what gets made gets to the nurses.” medical health care professionals People responded in earnest to her Fa(HCP) can wear for treating non cebook post and she has the cotton Covid 19 patients. Her sister in law fabric she needed and other folks have confirmed that the nurses have stepped up and are sewing masks too. now been given permission to wear Tracy says wonderful people have cloth masks. The masks do not stepped up. “I think that’s the nice have any filters and are not for part. A lot of these ladies are older laCovid 19 patient care. dies and they are in their homes very Tracy took the call to action, busy at sewing.” Colorful and useful masks sewn by people throughposting: (Continued on page 5) out the Shuswap and North Okanagan “She had asked me if I could Photos credit: courtesy Terri-Lee Jacob
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Terri-Lee Jacob is one of the many people who have responded to Tracy’s call. Terri-Lee has sewn 80 masks so far. (Continued from page 4)
Tracy travels to drop off supplies and pick up finished masks and while at home, she too is sewing masks. These lovingly hand-sewn masks have made their way to her sister in law and have also found their way to care aids and care workers in our area. She is getting folks contacting her wanting to buy them, but Tracy remains committed to giving them away. Many HCP are sequestering themselves from their children and families to protect their families while they remain focused on patient care. Frontline HCP are working long hours under stressful changing conditions. Many have committed to serving the Covid 19 outbreak, living apart until the need subsides. They have committed with their whole lives. The kindness of strangers is a powerful antidote and heartwarming when we all need it most. Tracy says news of the community support brought her sister in law to tears. The power of community lives in small gestures.
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BC Expands BC211 and Supports for Better at Home By Barbra Fairclough Isobel Mackenzie BC Seniors Advocate, along with Minister of Health, Adrienne Dix announced on March 26 a province wide expansion of BC211 service. BC Finance Minister Carol James also announced recently there will be $50 million dollars in new support for the United Way’s Better at Home (BAH) Program. Under a new initiative called Safe Seniors, Strong Communities, this is a joint program between the United Way of the Lower Mainland’s Better at Home, BC211 and the BC government through the Ministry of Health. It will address immediate needs associated with the impact of COVID-19, as well as maintain and expand some existing programs. Mackenzie stated that “Wherever you live in B.C., if you want to help seniors with virtual visits, picking up and delivering groceries, medications, maybe dropping off a meal or two, call 211 or visit the website and we’ll try to match you up with a senior in your community who needs help.” The mission of BC211 is to “provide access to community, government, and social services.” This information and referral service began in
client screening and matching processes. Mackenzie says significant capacity has been added. Supports, such as medical, non-medical and social services allow seniors to remain living independently and age in place. Trained volunteers, vetted professionals, contractors, employees and staff are variously involved with the delivery of these services. Services include light house keeping, light yard work, snow shoveling, minor home repair, transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, friendly visits. All services provided will follow strict safety and social distancing protocols according to the Ministry of Health GuidePhotos courtesy United Way of the Lower Mainland lines. ble through online chat and text serShuswap BAH serves communities vice. in Falkland, North Shuswap, South BC211 call centres will forward Shuswap Enderby, Salmon Arm, online applications from seniors in Sicamous and surrounding areas. need and from volunteers willing to On March 23, Shuswap Better at help to one of 24 designated Better at Home sent a release saying they remain Home COVID-19 response agencies open and coordinators are available to across the province. assist current clients. Central Intake Increased funding will ensure Better Line for Shuswap Better at Home is at Home can meet the COVID 19 chal- 250-253-2749 or Email sbahinlenge and the 24 BAH agencies will be take@outlook.com. resourced to meet the new demand for the increased number of volunteer and
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Recognizing All Local Business Supporters of the South Shuswap Scoop By Barbra Fairclough In this feature, it is usual for us to acknowledge a local business that supports the SCOOP with their regular paid advertising. This month everyone at the SCOOP would like to acknowledge all our business advertisers. During the last several days and weeks our community has witnessed unprecedented changes. Life as we know it has evolved in ways too previously difficult to imagine. The will of the community to come together is at once inspiring and humbling. Our local business heroes are proving their will and flexibility with unwavering conviction. They are finding new ways to serve our community with care and compassion. Some businesses that are closed are volunteering. Many businesses, open and closed, are struggling to understand what each daily pronouncement from government will mean for their long-term plans, for their employees and their families. BC Chamber of Commerce suggests that 90% of businesses are impacted by Covid 19.
all corners of the South Shuswap. Our paid business advertisers play a significant role in supporting these voices by advertising in the pages of each issue. Our readers let us know that they keep the SCOOP as a reference until the next issue is on newsstands. The pages get dog eared for continuous reference. We have heard from new residents who tell us this is the singular source in which they refer, to find out what is happening in the South Shuswap. It is a point of connection with our community. From the bottom of our hearts we thank all of our advertisers. Some have come. Some have gone. Some have been with us since the beginning. We are sincerely grateful for every single one of you. Your contributions, along with the editorial contributions from our The South Shuswap Scoop was first local non-profit organizations, the published in 2016 and it continues to Chamber, Area Director, CSRD and reach out. This small and growing news- many others truly make this a letter brings together the voices of the ‘community’ newsletter. We hope you community in one place where they can all remain safe and healthy through inform and have connection. The pages these strange and challenging times. are filled with great information from Best wishes to everyone. community leaders and volunteers from We’re all in this together.
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Wholehearted Dedication By Sandra Reutlinger It takes wholehearted dedication to something that makes one willing to sacrifice. Sleep for one, is something that South Shuswap First Responders will sacrifice in order to make sure a medical emergency is attended, no matter the time of day or night. Time, family dinners, and social get together are other things sacrificed in order to be part of the First Responders. Why commit to something so demanding then? Why not just agree to an hour a week or one night a month? A desire to be of service is one reason. A love for our community is another. Recognizing that there is a need and having the ability to help fill that need, is another reason. Wanting to help others and make a difference, a difference that might even save a life is yet another really good reason. The South Shuswap First Responders, a group of committed volunteers, working together for the good of our community, recently had a sad and difficult day. The tough decision had to be made to stop responding to all medical emergency calls. It was a necessary decision given our situation and we are so thankful for the show of support from our community. You seemed to understand how incredibly hard it was for us.
We will continue to be in conversation with Provincial and National Health Officials to see how and when we can resume operations. In the meantime, we are continuing to keep up our training and skills in order to be fully effective in the future. Carry on showing gratitude and respect for our health care and front-line workers. Your words and gestures of kindness don't go unnoticed.
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BC Chamber of Commerce Conducts Business Impact Survey for COVID-19 Submitted by Karen Brown, Executive Director South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce The BC Chamber of Commerce conducted an extensive Business Impact Survey with business owners in the province. Despite the survey being conducted quite early into the COVID19 pandemic, the results were quite startling. To summarize: • 90% of businesses are currently being impacted by COVID19 • Of those impacted, 83% are seeing a drop in revenue, business or deal flow • 91% anticipate a further decrease in revenue in the near term • 73% of businesses expect their revenues will drop by 50% or more (with
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nearly a quarter saying revenues will drop by 100%) • Half of the respondents say they will be temporarily shutting down their offices or operations • 64% of respondents expect to reduce their staff by over half (with a quarter saying that they will be reducing their staff by 100% Full analytical results for the Business Impact Survey can be found here: https:// bit.ly/2R0BWyi Almost a month has now passed since this survey was conducted. There is little doubt that if the survey were to be taken
again, we could see a rise in those percentages demonstrating further impact. As a follow-up to this survey, the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is conducting two surveys of their own to monitor the impact on its area businesses and non-profits. Links to those surveys can be found at: For Businesses: https:// bit.ly/2R3iz7K For Non-Profits: https:// bit.ly/2wV3LRJ Survey will close on April 30, 2020. Results from those surveys will appear in the May edition of the Scoop.
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Eagle Bay Fire Department By Nigel Collett cle, we were off. Now I won’t say there isn’t a bit We live in interesting times – pandemics, open fire bans of a rush – I had nothing like this in the day desk and gas south of a dollar a litre! Eagle Bay Fire Department job I retired from, lunch was pretty much the highlight of the as always, is well prepared and additional precautions are in day! Arriving on scene and reporting into the Incident Complace to keep everyone safe and healthy. mander who is in charge of everything, it turns out the wires This rookie firefighter managed to get a couple of CSRD down just east of the Eagle Bay Camp needed traffic control. courses under his belt at the Shuswap Regional Fire Training Having taken the traffic control course at White Lake FireCentre (by Salmon Arm Airport) on Incident Safety and hall, there was a real use for me! Structural Protection before the course schedule was put on The call wasn’t without adventure as myself and another hold. I had a number of other courses lined up this spring firefighter had to bushwack in full gear through the snow, in from Apparatus Pump Operation to Exterior Live Fire Train- the dark, around the downed lines on the road to the other ing and Emergency Vehicle Driving and hopefully this situa- side to close the road and turnaround any traffic. To cut a tion will be soon be belong story short - five hind us so that I can conhours and four cars tinue. In the meantime I turned around later am back to working my (which included the way through the Essenschool rush!) a crew from tials of Firefighting playHydro were able to rebook. It all sounds a lot lieve us and get to work and you realise quickly repairing the down lines. how much you really You know the classdon’t know. However it room is one thing but acalso makes me appreciate tually doing it, learning the wealth of knowledge on the job and from those and experience at the firearound you, making sure hall. On the CSRD coursto follow the structure es, you get to meet and and processes in place to interact with firefighters protect you and everyone from across the CSRD else, is invaluable. I don’t region who become new wish for callouts but Being well prepared also means having full tanks (Diesel was just north of a dollar this sunny day in Blind Bay – as always, what a friends with a common goal to making sure you are well beautiful place to live). acquire the necessary skills and prepared for them when they knowledge. come is really motivating. Now this would sound like a back to school story unless As it so happens, after six months I am no longer the the Fire Chief allowed the rookie to respond to calls. So that Firehall rookie as Tracy has recently joined the team. Eagle was the case in early March when the pager burst into life at Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like 2:30 am from dispatch telling the firehall to respond to wires more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-517down on Eagle Bay Road. I’m dressed and out the door in 5 0429. He will be happy to answer any questions. Practice minutes or so, although my neighbour was even faster and will be on Tuesday evenings at 7pm when it is safe to hold managed to just beat me! them again. All equipment and training is provided. To the firehall, driving through the icy slush that had fallYou can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire en overnight, into my turnout gear and onto the support vehi- department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page. Everyone stay safe and healthy out there.
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NEP’s Supporting Communities By Barbra Fairclough We often think of preparedness as relating to fire and flood response but during this last several weeks, neighbourhood NEP’s are taking advantage of their communication networks to assist those dealing with conditions imposed by COVID 19. The many Neighbourhood Emergency Plans (NEP) and their coordinators are a way to extend the support of Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) into the community to increase resiliency and preparedness. The purpose of the NEP is to ensure emergency preparedness is well practiced in the area where it will be most effective. SEP provides emergency planning, mitigation, preparedness and recovery for the geographical area encompassing the Shuswap Region. SEP oversees a coordinated response with local provincial agencies when needed. A NEP can be defined in many ways. It can be a block of single-family homes, a mobile home park, strata complex or other groupings of families. NEPs keep neighbourly connection alive and during this COVID response time, they are actively reaching out. Bastion NEP has reached out to assist in coordinating pick up prescriptions or supplies for neighbours. The Sunnybrae Community Association is supporting NEP Coordinators to help share important information. Grocery pick up is being coordinated among neighbours through the Hacking NEP. Other needs can be identified as a matter of course.
White Lake Residents Association (WLRA) is engaged in establishing NEPs for the White Lake Area. WLRA is currently reaching out to community through its newsletter and website to bring assistance to those responding to COVID conditions. When NEPS are in place, the coordinators will be leading in the coordination of these community supports. This is a neighbour to neighbour initiative spearheaded by the Emergency Preparedness Committee of the WLRA. During 2017 in response to the fires and floods, communities along the Eagle Bay Road registered many NEPs. Today there are 15 NEPs registered in this area. Cathy Semchuk of the SEP says the NEP coordinators can provide valuable situational awareness of what is happening in neighbourhoods. “Once we know what is happening on the ground in a specific area, we have the information we need to respond quicker and more efficiently. SEP can then respond by accessing resources from outside agencies that can be deployed right into a specific geographic location. It has been proven that communities with NEPs cope better during an event and they recover more quickly. There are 18 NEPs in Area C and with White Lake coming online soon, there will be more. For further information on how to have a Neighbourhood Emergency Plan in your community, phone Cathy Semchuk, Emergency Program Facilitator at 250 833 5927.
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Open Burning Restricted for Shuswap Area Press Release Evidence suggests that air pollution The Ministry of Environfrom combustion sources is most ment and Climate Change Stratstrongly associated with increased risk egy, in collaboration with proof viral infection, particularly vehicle vincial public health partners emissions and biomass burning. At this has issued open burning retime, the BC Centre for Disease Constrictions for all High Smoke trol strongly recommends that open Sensitivity Zones across the burning of biomass fuels be restricted province until April 15, 2020. in areas with high or moderate risk of Open Fires - PROHIBITED Campfires - Permitted No new fires may be initiatpopulation exposure to the resulting There is strong evidence that exposure to smoke. ed, and no additional material may be air pollution increases susceptibility to added to existing fires. The Shuswap While the focus should remain on respiratory viral infections by decreasing social distancing to prevent the spread of area is included in this no burning reimmune function. striction. Real-time air quality observainfection and reduce the number of cases, This means that: tions and information regarding the keeping our air as clean as possible will •Deterioration in air quality may lead to also help to protect the population during health effects of air pollution can be more COVID-19 infections overall found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ this difficult period. For this reason, The content/environment/air-land-water/air. •Deterioration in air quality may lead to Ministry of Environment and Climate more cases of severe COVID-19 infecAs cases of novel coronavirus Change Strategy is restricting open burn(COVID-19) in BC continue to increase, tions, adding further demand to our ing in some parts of the province. These healthcare system, and the BC Centre for Disease Control recrestrictions will be evaluated on a daily •Improvements to air quality may help to basis; the area to which they apply may ommends implementing measures that protect the whole population from help to reduce excess air pollution in grow or diminish accordingly. COVID-19 and its potentially severe populated airsheds across the province. effects.
MP to Donate Legislated Pay Raise To Women’s Shelters and Food Banks Media Release Mel Arnold, Member of Parliament for North OkanaganShuswap, released the following statement regarding the April 1, 2020 legislated pay increase for Parliamentarians: “When all Members of Parliament receive a legislated pay raise tomorrow, I will be joining a number of my Conservative colleagues by donating my 2020 pay increase to charitable organizations in my constituency. “The legislation passed 15 years ago mandating annual increases of salary and benefits for all Parliamentarians was based on average annual increases of base-wages negotiated by private sector unions but did not account for a crisis such as the one Canadians face today.
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Newsome Creek Group Seeks Provincial Action By Barbra Fairclough and the NCWAG, with support from To review possible next steps to the CSRD is appealing to Hon. Mike address the advancing erosion issues Farnworth Minister of Public Safety on Newsome Creek, Newsome and Solicitor General. Creek Watershed Action Group Ministry of Transportation and (NCWAG) met Feb. 27 with the CoInfrastructure (MoTI) has plans to lumbia Shuswap Regional District. upgrade the culverts at both Dieppe Area C Director, Paul Demenok Road and the Trans Canada Hwy. along with Darcy Mooney, Manager, On March 24, the CSRD sent a letter Operations Management and Derek to Minister Farnworth requesting Sutherland Team Leader, Protective that Emergency Management BC Services of the CSRD met with support a request for MoTI to NCWAG to discuss the current con“undertake the armoring of the cerns and seek community guidance banks of Newsome Creek for the on what options to take next. entire length between Trans Canada Each year since 2017, the CSRD Hwy and Dieppe Road, as part of has issued evacuation alerts on sevthe culvert replacement project.” eral properties along the creek during The CSRD has suggested that the periods of high stream flow. MoTI is well positioned to complete Over this winter, trees have fallen this work and due to their underinto the ravine; Newsome Creek constanding of the situation and due to tinues to be in a dynamic state. The their planned culvert expansion CSRD has initiated more monitoring. work, they will be completing bank During an event in early March, stabilization around its road infraapproximately 2 cubic metres of mastructure. terial sloughed into the ravine while The CSRD has offered to partner monitoring was taking place. The on this project and apply for the Newsome Creek erodes embankment endangering homes above geo-technical engineer doing the $750,000 Community Emergency Photo Credit: Newsome Creek Watershed Action Group monitoring said, “failure tends to be Program Fund (CEPF) grant for a sudden,” with no advanced warning. portion of this project. So much clay and silt has sloughed A new development in the creek is the NCWAG awaits a response from off in past years allowing freezing and freeze-thaw effect. “Freeze-thaw processMinister Farnsworth in anticipation of es are occurring in exposed areas, which frost to penetrate where it hadn’t before. addressing safety concerns along NewThis led to some large trees falling into is saturating the near-surface soils and some Creek. causing some minor liquefaction.” This is the ravine, taking soil with them. Another freshet season is emerging a new feature in the erosion process.
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Non-Profit Network Finding Solutions Submitted by Karen Brown In the Fall of 2018, a Non-Profit Network comprised of over 40 organizations servicing the residents of the South Shuswap region, was formed. Says South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Brown “Almost 20% of our membership is from the non-profit sector so it was important for us to help facilitate the establishment of this network to better serve those organizations. Many of the groups face common challenges or hurdles, like operational costs and insurance rates for example�. The first meeting in November 2018 was heavily attended by a number of the organizations. Those at the meeting determined that the network would meet quarterly, at various locations around the South Shuswap. No formal Board was established at that time; the organization hosting would act as convenor and everyone would contribute agenda items. A closed Facebook Group was also established so that communication outside of the network meetings would continue to occur. Once the group started to meet, it was apparent that there were other common challenges such as lack of available trades or the ability to obtain more than one quote for new projects or upgrades. Volunteer fatigue and recruitment of helpers was another. Some organizations required assistance with governance training, financial literacy and marketing. Some of the solutions that were discussed and that have emerged out of the network were creating an information database for construction trades, seeking the plausibility of a group quote for insurance, creating an online volunteer sign up page through Shuswap Culture, sharing grant writing opportunities, governance training, and marketing assistance. A common events calendar to facilitate with event planning and promotion on behalf of the community was also established through the Arts Council for the South Shuswap. Many of the general public now refer to Shuswap Culture (shuswapculture.ca) or their Facebook page to stay current on area happenings. Just last month a delegation from the Non-Profit Network made a presentation to the CSRD Board of Directors on the significance that non-profits can play in a community. After surveying the organizations within the network, the results were rather staggering when it came to displaying the impact that non-profits has on a town or region. What Board members for the CSRD learned was that, based on 40% of the network responding to the survey, organizations collectively: a. Have 2243 people in their membership; b. Have 138 Board members c. Have 875 Volunteers d. Dedicate 38,000 Volunteer Hours Per Year, the value of which is $698,000 (if one had to pay for the service provided); e. That the organizations support the local economy (through hiring, buying etc to support programs) to the tune of $1,970,000; f. Added to the value of volunteerism, the total economic return to community is $2,668.000; and g. Based on 40% responding evidencing almost $2 million in economic return to community, it is safe to say that if
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COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER 100% of the organizations responded in the survey, the economic return would be in the neighbourhood of $4 million. Network member and Secretary for the South Shuswap Transportation Society, Barbra Fairclough gave a follow up presentation to the CSRD Committee of the Whole (Budget Matters) also in March. A summary of that presentation will appear in a follow-up edition of the Scoop.
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VOLUNTEERING: It’s All About Heart By Jerre Paquette As long as Colleen Kohlman can remember, she had a strong interest in volunteering to help others that drove her to join various large and small organizations. She recalls volunteering for BigBrothersBigSisters.ca in Edmonton, Alberta, where she met “Jackie” (not her real name), a young teen with fetal alcohol syndrome. Colleen had so much fun with Jackie, who, with Colleen’s tutelage, took on even the simplest of tasks, like washing a car, making Rice Crispy squares, or even playing board games—things she had never done before--with a joyfulness that remains entrenched in Colleen’s memory and heart to this day. And therein lay the spirit of volunteerism for Colleen: helper and helped are both winners. Big Sister’s claim that the result of volunteering “...is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee” proved absolutely true for her and for Jackie. In August of 2014, Colleen retired, moved to Blind Bay, and thought, “You know, there’s more to retirement than gardening and housework—I want to meet the people in the community.” Recalling the satisfaction of helping others in Edmonton, she didn’t hesitate in responding to a call for volunteers from Shuswap Immigrant Services Society — SSISS (https://sissociety.ca/) in Salmon Arm. There, she took up the task of tutoring new immigrants to learn English, something she realized through all her international travels was an essential component of new people becoming part of their new culture. Her tutoring English through SSISS linked her to Okanagan College where
her tutoring opportunities were extended (with considerable and varied support from the College), putting her in touch with an exciting array of other clients and their cultures, including countries like Czech Republic, Zambia, Japan, Thailand and Chile. She tutored them in English; they introduced her to their worlds, their dreams, their struggles. Again, volunteering was a win-win proposition.
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Although she had never taught English before, Colleen soon realized you don’t need a degree to help people so much as having the heart to work alongside them sharing and supporting their goals—and having fun while doing it. Tutoring new immigrants wasn’t all about working with grammar, (although that mattered to the more advanced students)—tutoring language was accompanied by enjoining the clients in activities that sound more like fun, including xcountry skiing, cooking, shopping and,
even banking. Colleen found it fun and insightful. More than that, she became aware that she was learning not only about her clients’ cultures, but so much more about her own—among the greatest rewards she gained from her volunteering. Colleen experienced considerable personal satisfaction and joy, in watching her clients, her new friends, gain knowledge, skills, and self-confidence. Colleen developed a keen awareness of the needs of aging seniors when her own mother became part of that population: Colleen and her entire family, including Mom, needed information and local services. Around that time, Shuswap Health Services Society (sshss.ca) with Sue McRae and her many volunteer helpers, opened Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall. The Centre has since evolved to provide information on local programs and resources as well as basic medical services to the whole community, including blood collection and the services of a retired doctor. Orchestrated by many volunteers, the Centre prevents so many seniors from having to travel to Salmon Arm for lab tests and medical attention. Colleen accepted the volunteer role of receptionist and resource person for seniors and their sometimes-anxious families, helping them find the resources they need for everything from house repair and cleaning, yard work, personal care, visits, and meals--much of that through affiliated services many seniors are not aware are available in their community. Through the Health and Wellness
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Centre, Colleen learned about another program: shuswapbetterathome.ca, “...a program that helps seniors with day-to-day tasks by coordinating simple, non-medical services so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.” Working under the Better at Home umbrella, Colleen elected to drive Blind Bay seniors unable to make their own way to important appointments or shopping trips in Salmon Arm. She discovered quickly that simply providing both time and opportunity for many of her passengers to share their stories, thoughts, and feelings helps satisfy much of their need for a sense of community. When asked what volunteering has contributed to her, beyond the joy, she said it has made her more aware of the breadth of her own community, as well as the diversity of needs people require assistance in fulfilling. Further, she has gained a considerable appreciation of the number of gaps in community resources that have been filled, largely through volunteer participation, like hers. She is aware that volunteering may well be changing the very fabric of the entire community. Among the many impacts from volunteer-supported services is that local seniors will be able to stay in their homes for so much longer than in the past. And that means the integrity of our communities is so much stronger and richer. If you are thinking of volunteering but have some stumbling blocks that prevent you, like the amount of time you think is necessary, Colleen suggests you talk to some of the local volunteers. She herself quickly discovered the time required is flexible; with only a few hours a month you can make powerful, long lasting contributions to the community-in part because there's so much support for you as a new volunteer. And that's a significant comfort. At the end of the day, volunteering for Colleen is a winwin undertaking; she gets such joy out of seeing people succeed and from knowing she has contributed to others' wellbeing: "You're helping someone have an easier time, putting a lasting smile on their face; or you are tutoring them in English, and you find out they pass their English exam, allowing them to get their citizenship. Wow! It's awesome!" For more information and guidance about volunteering, consider contacting these resources: • Shuswap Health Services Society: sshss.ca or call 250 -675-3661 • Shuswap Better at Home: shuswapbetterathome.ca or call 250-253-2749
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By Sandra Reutlinger My first family reunion on my husband's side back in Saskatchewan, taught me the names of all those cousins and who was once removed and from which branch of the family tree. More importantly, it taught me about the hardy resilience and determination of how communities came to be. Pushing aside my movie versions of how the west was won, I heard first hand stories of land cleared, barns raised, community halls built, churches and schools established and whole towns built up from the dirt and sweat of hard working folks. They wanted a good life, a better life. Don't we all? I tend to think we've forgotten or have never even given thought to how all we have, came to be. Our service clubs, charitable societies, resource centres, breakfast programs, literacy assistance, kids’ clubs and more are all run by volunteers who want to make their communities better places to live and thrive in. Someone told me not too long ago, that after moving here they thought: "I love this place we call home and I'd like to grow old living here". That's how the grass roots volunteer movement of the South Shuswap Health Services Society began. Birthed out of the desire to see allied health services right here where we call home, a group of dedicated people got together to figure out a way to make that happen by forming a volunteer board of directors, chasing down grants, working hard and then working
some more. Now there is a physical building for resources, a mobile lab and a Saturday Walk in Clinic. The Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall is run by volunteers every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Lots of volunteers were in place to host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance, which then had to be postponed. The Health Services Society wants to extend a loud shout out to all those willing to help, the many businesses and individuals who were so gracious with their donations and all of you who extended patience with the refunding of tickets. A big thank you as well to the community for adapting to the changing situation that COVID-19 has brought our way and for adhering to the new check-in procedures for the mobile lab clinic, income tax drop offs etc. We are fortunate to live in such a great community and will continue to offer services and collaborate with others to help keep our residents as healthy as possible. We moved to this area with four young children and knew it was a great place for young families. While standing on the foundation of our new home build 19 years ago, my husband and I looked at each other and said 'let's grow old here'. Young, old and in between, we all want a good life. Let's work together to make that a reality. If you'd like to volunteer with us, call the office at 675-3661 and leave a message for us so we can talk.
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Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Using the Telephone to Advise Patients By Marilyn Clark Who could have foreseen as we welcomed 2020 just three months ago, where we would be today! So much has changed in just two weeks! With Covid19 changing everything – how we associate with people, how we shop, how we entertain ourselves and our families while social distancing and how we seek advice on our health care needs. Nearly all of the appointments with our Nurse Practitioner, Theresa, are con-
ducted over the phone. It is amazing what can be accomplished without face-to-face meetings. Please do not visit the Health Centre in person without having called first and made an appointment. The number is 250 803-5251. If you get the answering machine, please leave a message; you will get a call back. We need to protect everyone, including our health care providers! There is lots of information on line in regard to this coronavirus at https://
bit.ly/3dRW3sn Be sure to obtain your information from reliable government sources. There is far too much unreliable information being shared on social media sites and by well-meaning people. We will try to keep you informed of any changes to our services on our website: sorrentohealthcentre.com Please be safe; please be kind; please stay home.
White Lake Residents Association April Update Submitted by the WLRA Board With the unprecedented health risks in the community these days, many White Lake individuals and businesses are doing what they can to help their customers and neighbours. The strength of our caring community is truly uplifting! The White Lake Residents Association board has been getting various requests for help, so we are adding more supports to the great initiatives already happening in our community. Our goal is to ensure anyone who feels they need help, feels comfortable reaching out to someone, be it a friend, a neighbour, a local business, or the residents’ association. 1. Food Bank - We have partnered with the Sorrento Food Bank to access weekly food boxes for those in need and who can't get out for various reasons. This is an emergency access for anyone in our community. Simply email help@wlra.ca and provide your name and address, before the Sunday of each week that you need a food box. It will be delivered the next Wednesday to your door. The food box must be ordered each week. If there is a week that you don't need it, please do not order one, so that we don't unduly deplete Food Bank resources. 2. Prescription pick-up and other small errands - If you need an emergency prescription picked up, or important small errands done, please email help@wlra.ca and let us know what you need. We will do our best to coordinate volunteers
to do the pickup and drop off for you. 3. Other help or support - If you or someone you know needs anything else, please let us know and we'll try to coordinate help/support as much as possible. Email in confidence to help@wlra.ca and let us know what we can do to help. Stay safe and keep helping others as much as you can. If you would like to volunteer to help with these supports, please drop the WLRA a message. The Neighbourhood Emergency Program for White Lake has formed and is now going through the committee protocols and training for the zone coordinators in accordance to the CSRD and Shuswap Emergency Services program. Please email info@wlra.ca if you are interested in getting involved in this great community project. More information will be rolled out to the community as this project comes together over the next few weeks. The White Lake Triathlon host and organizers have postponed registration until May 15 because of Covid-19 restrictions and the unknown future impact on our area. For registration information and updates on the event as it proceeds please visit wlra.ca/triathlon The host and organizers are still very hopeful that they will be able to hold the event. We are going to need a fun, active triathlon party on June 14 to celebrate once this Covid-19 outbreak settles down!
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Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study FAQ’s CSRD Release How was the boundary chosen for the incorporation study area? The choice of boundaries in any incorporation study is a difficult undertaking that involves the consideration of a number of factors. In the case of Sorrento-Blind Bay, boundaries were developed through a separate boundary analysis exercise commissioned by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. The analysis examined four restructure scenarios: • incorporation of Sorrento as a separate municipality • incorporation of Blind Bay as a separate municipality • incorporation of Sorrento and Blind Bay, together, as a single municipality. • division of Electoral Area C into two areas, each with its own Director. A boundary for each restructure scenario was developed based on a consideration of 10 factors, including: • future community development plans and land use categories, outlined in the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan • existing settlement patterns and land use regulations • population and population density • local government services and service area boundaries • potential future infrastructure developments • local road networks • property assessment classes • property assessment values • Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and farm property inventories • community input (from the South Shuswap Governance Study). The factors, taken together, were used to draft potential boundaries. The potential boundaries were then assessed using a range of criteria associated with the different factors. A recommended boundary for each restructure scenario was produced from the assessments. As a final step, the boundary analysis presented a high-level overview of service finance, governance, and property tax implications associated with each recommended boundary.
The results of the boundary analysis were presented to the CSRD Board of Directors for review. Based on this review, the Board recommended the Sorrento-Blind Bay scenario, with its associated boundary, for further study through a Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study. The Board also recommended that, in the event incorporation were not chosen, Electoral Area C be divided into two electoral areas using the boundary recommended for the Two Electoral Areas scenario. The Ministry accepted these recommendations. Why does the study area include some agricultural properties? The presence of ALR and farm properties was one of the factors considered in the development of the study area boundary. Evaluation criteria attached to the factor called for: • incorporation scenarios to minimize the amount of ALR land included within municipal boundaries • incorporation to exclude Class 9 farm properties from municipal boundaries The assessment of the study area boundary in the boundary analysis concluded that the boundary, "partly meets" the ALR and farm criteria. The analysis noted that some agricultural properties have been included, "to avoid creating 'property peninsulas,' to align the recommended boundary with the local service area boundaries, to capture outlying commercial properties, and to accommodate potential future infrastructure." Exclusion of all ALR and Class 9 properties is not possible. It is important to emphasize that the choice of the study area boundary took into account a range of factors, not only the presence of ALR and Class 9 farm land. Efforts were made to ensure that the selected boundary at least "partly meets" all of the evaluation criteria associated with the different factors. The boundary does not "fully meet" all criteria. The analysis being undertaken by the Committee's consultants will determine what a decision to incorporate would mean for ALR and Class 9 farm properties in terms of property taxes and services. More details about many other frequently asked questions can be found on the CSRD Website here: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoral-area-c-incorporationstudy/frequently-asked-questions
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Small Business Support - Coping with COVID-19 By Rob Marshall We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time as we navigate through these uncharted waters. Each of us has had to make adjustments to our normal routines at home and at work to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. At Community Futures Shuswap, our office is closed to the public until further notice, but we are still working hard to assist our business community in any way we can. As you know, many businesses have now closed, or reduced hours, and many employees have been laid off or will certainly face layoffs in the near future. How long this will last is anyone’s guess. There is no shortage of government issued information related to business supports and assistance but sometimes all that information is hard to navigate or understand. If you are a business with these challenges, please contact us and we will assist any way we can with the resources available to us. Please also know that we are working closely with local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development
agencies and other organizations to assist businesses during this pandemic. None of us are in this alone and we will be stronger if we work together and support each other. We are resilient and most of us have overcome challenges in the past that have tested our resolve. We shall overcome again! Some of our organizations are channeling our collective information and business outreach through Salmon Arm Economic Development Society Newsletter. I would encourage all local businesses to sign up for the newsletter at www.saeds.ca. You can subscribe to the Newsletter at the bottom of their homepage. In coordination with the abovementioned agencies, we have been contacting local businesses to ask how they are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can assist or support them. We are encouraged not only by the tough and necessary decisions they have made in the interest in minimizing the pandemic, but also by the positive attitude and determination in their replies, even with the uncertainty of the
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Day 4 of social distancing: Struck up a conversation with a spider today. Seems nice. He’s a web designer.
A Popular Event Postponed White Lake Fire Department By Dawn Clark One of the most popular events in the area in May, is the Mothers’ Day Breakfast hosted and catered by all members of the White Lake Fire Department and held at White Lake Community Hall. An event, which would have marked its 39th year in 2020, always brings in a large crowd to celebrate Moms, and to enjoy good times with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to Covid 19, this year’s event will have to be postponed. Bryan Griffin, White Lake Fire Chief, remains optimistic that a celebratory event will be held later in the year and the Department will announce future plans when in a better position to do so. During these trying times, Fire Chief Griffin wants to ensure all residents of
the White Lake area that, although Tuesday night practices no longer take place, the Fire Department equipment is being maintained, as always, on a very regular basis. White Lake Firefighters are undertaking written training and study during this period and are all on call to provide protection to properties in the White Lake area, and as mutual aid support for other areas if required. Fire Chief Griffin comments, “It is important to remember that if anyone has reason to call for assistance during this time, please advise if any member of the household is sick or in isolation, in order that Department members can be suitably protected prior to arriving at the incident. We thank everyone for their understanding and support at this time. Stay safe.”
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Focus on Community in Eagle Bay By Cathy Wolf ing in touch and being aware of comIn keeping with national, provinmunity activities is more important cial and local requirements, Directors than ever. The EBCA is committed to of the Eagle Bay Community Associa- sharing health updates and community tion (EBCA) have closed the Commu- information to members on our nity Hall and postponed the Annual webpage http://www.eaglebayhall.ca , General Meeting (AGM) and Potluck. Facebook page and through the Eagle Directors will be meeting again on Eye. Memberships can be purchased April 14 to revisit closure of the hall at the Mercantile Store, $20.00/family and to conduct the regular business of or $10.00/single membership. There the Board. Further information will be will also be a membership form availsent out to members at that time and able in the April Eagle Eye. It may be posted on our website and Facebook mailed in, with payment, to the Eagle page. Bay Community Association, 4326 Needless to say, many groups Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay, British throughout Eagle Columbia, V0E 1T0. Bay are impacted While events at the hall including our have been suspended, weekly quilters, Directors will have more crafters, the fitness information about the group and the chilOutdoor Revitalization dren’s playgroup. project as well as the poMonthly Garden tential purchase of addiClub meetings and tional community land at the March Coffee the AGM. Work on House have also those projects continues. been cancelled. We also would like to Our local dinwelcome Margaret ner theatre troupe, McCormick as a new Margaret McCormick, new Board Director “The Hamsters”, director on our Board. were well into reMargaret was appointed hearsals for the end of May perfordirector at the March 17 special board mances but have also postponed their meeting. Margaret and Nigel Collett production until the fall. Performance bought a lot on Dolan Road in 2013 dates in the fall will be announced and were married on the beach in soon. 2015. Margaret has worked for 34 It is important to note that the years at Destination British Columbia recycle shed for spirit bottles, wine which is the tourism authority for the bottles and beer and pop cans will province. Margaret and Nigel “semi” remain open. You can continue to retired to the Shuswap in 2016 where drop off any recyclables as in the past, Margaret continues her consulting caat the recycle shed located in the park- reer and spending time exploring the ing lot at the hall. We hope you will Shuswap. Margaret and Nigel believe continue to support the Community that giving back to the community is Association recycling program. It is an very important. Nigel is a volunteer important fund raiser for our commu- with the Eagle Bay Fire Department nity events. and we are most happy to welcome Also, 2020 EBCA memberships Margaret to the Board of the Eagle are now available. We know that stay- Bay Community Association.
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Cedar Heights Community Association Where Neighbours Become Friends
Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau At CHCA we hope that this finds everyone well and having found something to occupy their time as we stay at home. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the many people who are continuing to provide essential services to our community including health care workers, civic employees, truckers, pharmacies, grocers and the list goes on. We’d also like to thank those who are providing leadership at all levels of government. We recognize that you have difficult decisions to make so we remain healthy and are able to recover economically.
Like other Community Associations and businesses in the area, we are following the Federal and Provincial guidelines around COVID-19, especially the need for physical distancing. As responsible community members we have regrettably cancelled all regular programs and upcoming events at the Centre. This of course has disrupted the many important social contacts we have with each other. What are we doing? Well, we are keeping in touch with neighbours and friends using electronic methods. There has certainly been an increase in phone calls and people are also keeping in
touch by email and on Facebook. The Board successfully had a meeting using Zoom, a video conferencing tool. These are not as satisfying as being able to shake hands and get and receive hugs, but still, they help us keep in touch. We are also looking at how we can divide some of our spring outdoor maintenance activities (grounds clean-up; golf course maintenance and repair) into tasks that could be managed by 1 person or a couple with appropriate physical distancing. This will help with our physical activity and support being ready when restrictions are lifted.
Neighbours helping Neighbours get Groceries There are many returning snowbirds and vacationers in our area, most without family to do grocery shopping while they self quarantine. CHCA, under the leadership of member Kathleen Wills, has partnered with Blind Bay Village Grocers to meet this need. River of Life Church and Karen Brown have also stepped up to partner on this initiative. How does it work? Those needing groceries phone or email their order. Healthy CHCA or River of Life members shop at Village Grocers during designated hours and deliver groceries to those house bound. In the first week of operation groceries were delivered to 58 families. Those receiving the service are most appreciative – volunteers are receiving very positive feedback – from heartfelt “Thank you!” to “You guys are life savers.” If you are in need of this service call 250 515- 3276 or email bbvgorders@gmail.com. Shopping and delivery occurs Tuesday – Friday. Blind Bay Village Grocers are to be applauded as they have gone above and beyond to ensure this essential service is available to those in need in our community. I’m reminded of a Bob Dylan song: “The times they are a’changing”. I would hazard to say that the great many of us living in the beautiful Shuswap have seen many changes in our lives but none so great, impacting everyone on a daily basis. Protect your friends and neighbors. Stay home. Stay safe.
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Notch Hill Natter By Anna-Marie Eckhart Spring 2020 on the Hall grounds. Hill Rd. Notch Hello from the Natter. Like everyone Fun fact, did you know there was a Hill, in the early else, the Notch Hill Town Hall members hotel at one time in Notch Hill? Yes, 1900s, was a are patiently waiting for the re-opening of there was! The Royal Hotel was built booming CP Railway town. Almost all our Community Hall. We are looking early circa 1900s on the south side of the the historical buildings and houses are forward to serving the community again tracks, at the corner of Davies and Notch now gone, but you can read and see picand will post updates on our tures of them in your local Facebook page. The AGM Library, when it reopens. and Spring Market will be The reference books that I rescheduled as soon as posread were: Memories of sible. Notch Hill and Notch Hill I would like to share Significant Statements. with you our winter side To find us: 1639 Notch Hill project that we have been Road Sorrento BC. working on. The Hall has President: Anna-Marie Eckpartnered with the CSRD to hart 250 835-8455. design and construct a comLIKE us on our Facebook memorative plaque of the page: Notch Hill CommuniNotch Hill. RJ Haney Heritty Hall. age Museum and Archives Notch Hill Heritage Rentals provided some pictures for (Hall & Little White the plaque. Also aiding with Church) Marianne 250 835the project was local Louise 4721. Now taking Wedding Barber. The Commemorative The Royal Hotel was built early circa 1900s on the south side of the tracks. bookings for 2021. Photo Submitted plaque is to be installed
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How many times have we heard lately that that the COVID pandemic can bring out the best in people and also the worst? Quite a few, right? I want to share a little bit about what I’ve been experiencing the last few weeks. I feel so grateful that I am healthy and that I am in a position at this point in time, to help out in my community. I have taken on the small job of taking grocery orders over the phone and by email four days a week for the Blind Bay Village Grocer. We have a number of other small grocers in our area who are going through the same challenges as the Village Grocer; I certainly don’t want to forget about them in all of this. The Blind Bay Village Grocer just happens to be where I’m dedicating my volunteerism at the moment, but kudo’s to ALL front line essential services. You’re truly heroes in my book. At the start of this outbreak, I offered to take on this role after learning that the management team at the grocer was putting in unimaginable hours – sometimes 20 hour days. They couldn’t answer the phones to take orders from those in need as they needed to keep their lines open for vendors and suppliers. This was literally keeping James, Doug & the team up at night and they needed help. I thought to myself “Easy…let me take the phone calls and let’s set up an email ordering system”. A solid group of volunteers was already mobilizing out of Cedar Heights Centre. I’d take the orders and they’d do the footwork. It was a nobrainer. I knew I could be creating a bit of a monster for myself but what the heck, that seems to be the way I roll at times. I knew I could be inundated with orders; I knew that it might take more hours than I’d allotted for myself to do this. But here’s what I didn’t anticipate in all of this – the personal gratification and return I would receive back through
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this small act of volunteerism. This is such a vulnerable time for all of us, isn’t it? There is this vast sense of the unknown that comes with this outbreak and, for many, not knowing can instill fear and added stress. We are needing to control something, anything within our grasp and for some unknown reason, grabbing an eight-pack of toilet paper seems to be something we can control. This doesn’t really make sense to me, but alas, I digress. At the time of writing this submission, I’ve been at this a little over ten
days. While many of the orders recently have been to assist snowbirds returning to the area, many of my calls are with the elderly. A simple 5 minute phone order becomes a thirty minute chat. I put down my pen and we chat about what they did for work ‘back in the day’ or what brought them to the Shuswap. I chatted with a recent widow who’d lost her husband two months before, and sadly, her family was having to distance themselves from her in order to keep her safe. I learned a lot about her late husband through that half-hour conversation and I felt truly honoured and enriched getting to know more about her family. It reminded me of chats with my own grandparents many years ago. Literally everyone I speak with is SO grateful for our ‘little grocer at the bottom of the hill’. The front-line workers and management are heavily praised in
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each phone call that I take; I get the benefit of hearing those comments first hand. Much like medical professionals and other essential service workers, the cashiers, shelf stockers, post office workers, bakers, butchers, produce & liquor team members and management are choosing to put themselves on the front line of this crisis in order to see that we get what we need to sustain ourselves – food and supplies. Not every shift for them is an easy one. Sadly, the team is faced almost daily with customers who are impatient, unruly and at times, abusive. This is no doubt a direct fall-out of the daily stressors affecting us all – some are better equipped to handle it than others I suppose. There’s no doubt that you’re all with me, feeling SO appreciative for ALL of the businesses, organizations and volunteers who are pulling together to see us through this challenging time. Many have asked while we are on the phone “What can we do for these guys after it’s all over?” The answer is simple. Support them. Year-round. Remember how well you’ve been taken care of through this crisis and ‘return the love’ through your loyalty. Shop local. I’ll end this on a personal note. I feel so enriched through this experience and I’m so very grateful. It’s opened up my eyes to all that is truly good about the South Shuswap. Hearing the comments of high appreciation for all of our local businesses and seeing volunteers pulling together for the good of our community truly warms my heart. It reaffirms to me that this is the stuff we are made of. April is volunteer month. Choose to give back to our community. I promise you – it’ll come back to you ten-fold. Stay well everyone. Submitted by Karen Brown
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Sunnybrae Community Association By James Clark Well I guess we all have a fair understanding of what the scoop in the Shuswap is at present. It's an odd one writing an article, usually for upcoming events, when we're not actually sure of what is up and coming... but here we go! As most may have assumed, the Sunnybrae Community Hall is currently closed – so our weekly Karate & Yoga classes are on pause and the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse is too. When these will resume is still unknown, but as always we will make announcements via Facebook / Website / Scoop articles. Any public rentals are also postponed and we will be keeping a close eye on our rental calendar and getting in touch with you as time goes on. If you do wish to contact us at all, please email us at sunnybraecommunityassociation@gmail.com or call 250 835 8657 regarding rentals. If anyone in the Sunnybrae area would like to contact the Community, we also invite you to use our Facebook page (“Sunnybrae Community Association”) as a public notice board. If you require assistance with anything please don't hesitate to ask the Community, perhaps your helping hand is close by! I'd also just like to take this opportunity to share a word of thanks to those who contribute so greatly to our Community Hall and the events surrounding it. To Dave and his Karate class, Goldie with her Yoga class and drumming workshops, Joan with the Badminton class, and Rob & Joany with the
Sunnybrae Coffeehouse: thank you for your years of contribution to the hall, and for bringing and sharing your knowledge, focus on well being, and commitment to the Community! Thanks to all the volunteers who help keep the hall going and participate in setting up and tearing down our events, and a big thanks to our Coffeehouse sponsors who have kept us going all season: Shuswap Coffee Company, Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery, Shuswap Logistics, Power Autobody, Hudson Vintage, the Tappen Co-op and Jay Agassiz Personal Real Estate Corporation. Cheers to the Sunnybrae Seniors Hall too for jumping in and providing a monthly dinner service alongside the Coffeehouse! Also big thanks to Justin at Total Office for poster design and promotional material, the Arts Council for the South Shuswap for collaborative events, and of course The Shuswap Scoop for their continuous support throughout the year. It's times like these that allow you to take a step back and truly realize the level of support each volunteer, attendee, sponsor, non-profit-organization and small business can bring to one another, and how deeply connected they can be without even realizing it. Your work is all so very much appreciated. We hope for nothing but the best for everyone here in the Shuswap Community. Wishing you good health, safety, and well-being throughout the next coming month, from all of us at the Sunnybrae Community Association.
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BC Elected Officials Working Together By Andrew Wilkinson, Official Opposition Leader and Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap In the past month we have watched an unprecedented health crisis unfold across Canada and the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us wondering what this means for the safety of our families and friends, our livelihoods, our kids’ education, and our communities. In this rapidly evolving crisis it is difficult to predict how things will look tomorrow, let alone weeks down the road. Many of us are gripped with fear and anxiety when thinking about the current situation and its impact on the future and it is important to acknowledge that this is completely understandable in this exceptional time. However, it is also vital that we don’t let that fear stop us from responding appropriately to this crisis. We all need to do our part to stop the spread of COVID19 during these difficult weeks. It is imperative that we follow medical advice, stay home if possible, frequently wash our hands, and reduce physical contact with others. You have probably all heard the phrase “flatten the curve” many times by now, but it is important to stress just how vital this is. However, in our physical distancing and self-isolation, we need to be careful to not cut ourselves off from the outside world. We are fortunate to live in a time when we can remain connected through technology. So, I encourage you to take the time to check in on those around you; call a neighbour, video chat friends and family, or even set up virtual book clubs. We also want to assure all British Columbians that, as the Official Opposition, we are working closely with the government during this time.
Shuswap Trails Update Submitted by Shuswap Trail Alliance Trail Reports - The trails and parks of the Shuswap are slowly emerging from winter. As you recreate safely in small groups enjoying spring, keep in mind there will be many trees down across all trail networks. As the trails start to melt out please try to minimise trail damage and avoid using trails which are soft and give the trails a chance to dry out. Winter has brought heavy snow loads and wind. The trails have a lot of blow down and could possess potential hazard! The Shuswap Trail Alliance trail crew has started their work with the CSRD and the City of Salmon Arm clearing trails. Please report any trail damage, Danger Trees as well as trees blocking trails to the trail report. These reports help a lot. Email trailreport@shuswaptrails.com We also check the trail reports on the trailfork app as. https://www.trailforks.com/ City Of Salmon Arm - Council has moved to close all playgrounds and hard surface outdoor recreation areas including the skateboard park, tennis courts and pickleball courts. While these closures do not apply to the City’s parks, trails and greenspaces, it is critical that physical distancing guidelines are adhered to during use of these areas. Your cooperation is required for these spaces to remain open to the public. Recreation Sites and Trails BC - Recreation trails offer local opportunities for people to get outside. Recreation trails are available for local use at this time. Visitors are reminded of
We are in daily contact with Health Minister Adrian Dix and his staff to provide the most constructive approach possible as we fight this virus. This is a time for all elected officials to work together to ensure that the people of this province are able to stay safe and supported while facing this new challenge. Please make sure that you look after yourselves, your loved ones, and your neighbours. Remind each other that we will get through this. We don’t know how long it will last, and it will certainly not always be easy, but if we are smart, considerate, and willing to take the effort to reach out in new ways, we will make it through this challenging time.
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the directives to avoid gathering in groups and to keep at least two metres apart from each other when using trails. Trail users are responsible for their own safety and should exercise additional caution and be careful to limit injuries as trails may not be groomed or maintained during this time. B.C. Parks Update - BC Parks will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak closely and follow the direction and advice set out by health authorities and the Ministry of Health. Additional provincial park closures may be implemented on a case-by-case basis where required. Visitors who choose to access a provincial park that is open should be mindful they are responsible for their own garbage, and must practice physical (Continued on page 28)
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Sorrento Lions Club By Judi Kembel Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic many of our upcoming events have been postponed or suspended. As you all know by now, we have had to postpone our Annual Easter Egg Hunt until the restrictions have been lifted and it is safe to go out and about once again. Since, for almost four decades, Sorrento Lions
Club has sponsored an Easter egg hunt for the children in our community, and beyond, we will continue this tradition as soon as possible. The River of Life Church will supply 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 will still hold an Easter bonnet contest for several age categories, and also for adults and there are always outstanding creations. May 21st, 2020 we are scheduled to celebrate our 47th Charter Night which also may have to be postponed as well as 6th Annual Garage Sale at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road in Sorrento set for May 30th. We will keep you posted as to possible postponements and rescheduled dates for all of our upcoming events such as the annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on June 21st at the Sorrento Memorial Hall and 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 have been suspended until further notice. We thank you for your support. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club Secretary Lion Leona at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ . Stay safe, stay calm and keep your distance.
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distancing. Additionally, visitors are responsible for their own safety and should be aware that due to reduced supports for Search and Rescue teams at this time, should practice an abundance of caution, or simply, stay home. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/covid-19/ Larch Hills Nordic Trail Conditions - The Larch Hills Trails are open for use but the chalet as well as the outhouses are closed. There may be some periodic grooming of the trails over the next couple of weeks and we will keep you updated in the trail report. https://skilarchhills.ca/ trailreport/ Enjoy the trails and be well!
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Carlin Hall Matters By Jane Stephenson The CHCA Board of Directors hopes this finds each of you well; maintaining appropriate distancing, self-isolating, and obtaining only the supplies and groceries needed. This is a time to share the resources we have and to ensure that our families, friends, and neighbours are looked after. Many of our local agencies, such as food banks, are struggling to meet the demands of our area’s population. Any assistance you are able to offer would be greatly appreciated. Human beings are social creatures, yet it is important to be self-aware and use common sense. The strategies put in place by our Health Care Professionals require that we all do our part during this time. An email was recently sent out stating that all events at Carlin Hall have been postponed and/or canceled. Kaye Baumann’s Memorial Tea, weekly jams, coffeehouses, and other regularly scheduled events are currently postponed. When it is safe to gather, new dates for these events will be posted. The upcoming Concert Series, which had scheduled events in April and May, has been canceled altogether, along with all private bookings. On an extremely positive note, Director of Special Projects, Ryan Kurz, is
pleased to make the following announcement. The Board recognizes and thanks Ryan for his diligence and hard work with this project. When the new stage was unveiled in September 2019 the project had made it to about 85% completion. Extra expenses had been used towards additional building costs due to unforeseen changes with some of the construction, which can be common when renovating an older style building. Overall, the stage project was a success, meeting all our size, sound and lighting needs. Unfortunately, we were unable to finish it completely and had to put on hold our plans for a completed performance stage. Carlin Hall Community Association applied for a joint grant this past December to see if two prominent and very supportive organizations would help with the final touches to the performance stage project. "Phase 2" became our plan to add the last 2 remaining and important features, a full curtain system and a theatre backdrop rigging hardware system. It is with great pleasure we announce that Salmon Arm Savings & Credit Union (SASCU) and Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) have recently awarded Carlin Hall Community Association combined grants to help achieve the goal in
finishing our performance stage. We are very excited and extremely grateful to have this local financial support. This would not have been possible without the aid of these two fine organizations, which have done so much in support for the communities it serves. Thank you SASCU and thank you SCF. Our venue will soon have all the features of a multi-purpose stage that accommodates all types of performances for our community to enjoy! These are challenging times. Remember to take a break from the news now and again. It’s amazing to see how much happiness is being shared virtually and in so many creative ways. You, too, can share your joy and optimism via social media. If you have a fun, uplifting, humorous, positive, energetic message that you’d like to share with our Carlin Community through a short video clip, do consider sending it this way and perhaps you’ll find yourself on the Carlin Hall FB Page, Instagram, and/or website. Stay well and healthy, everyone!! Looking forward to seeing you at Carlin Hall… but not yet. Where friends, neighbours, and community will eventually gather again!
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Sandi Reutlinger, 1st Responder & Enthusiast By Jerre Paquette that demanded a serious tone. As you'll I've written this interview with Ms. read, though, her always ready senses Sandi Reutlinger, one of Shuswap's of humour, candor, and wit serve her volunteer First Responders, in the first and us well. person because I was lucky enough to Sandi first became aware of the have had my life saved by a pair of presence and roles of First Responders First Responders in my own home. while playing on a baseball team severOne of them may have been her. Neial years ago. It seems many of the playther I nor my wife was in a position to ers were either First Responders or First recall faces. Responder Dispatchers. This was the So, this article can only be told in turning point in the interview. Sandi, I my own voice, for without our volunsuspect (it was a telephone interview) teer responders, I wouldn't be here to sat straight up and started explaining tell you about Sandi and her compatrihow First Responding works and why ots' commitment to saving our lives. you might be interested in helping. What is a First Responder exactly, In her early conversations with her and how did Sandi choose and manage First Responder baseball mates, she to become one--and can you? And why became aware she could 'try out' for a would you? position either as a First Responder, a A couple of things about Sandi belittle scary she thought at the time, or a Sandi Reutlinger, First Responder fore I begin sharing what I have learned First Responder Dispatcher: "Hmmm, I from her. Sandi knows our Shuswap could do that if it just involves answercommunities rather well--she's lived between Canoe and ing the phone then dispatching someone else to the site!" Blind Bay for over 30 years, 18 of them in Blind Bay, where In a slightly dryer tone, she explained how the system I live, as well, thankfully. works: Her first job (she says, "Back in the day, eh!") at age 14 1. Phone call is made to 911 for a medical emergency was as a Pharmacy Technician. Then, much later, she became 2. Ambulance Dispatch radios First Responder Dispatch a local Pastor (River of Life Community Church). In her 3. First Responder Dispatch radios out the location and nawords, always quick to share humour, over the past 30 years ture of the call to available and closest Responders or so, she went from "drug dealer to Pastor." The conversaSuddenly I was astutely aware that was precisely what tion we had on the phone, ostensibly about First Responders, happened when my wife Carole called 911 and, somehow, went that way for a few minutes, before turning to matters two people arrived well before the ambulance did (how did they do that, we asked?). How lucky I was that some local neighbours did what was necessary to get the training to become a responder, a rescuer, a very special volunteer. We didn't know who the Responders were-- Carole and I were entirely transfixed on saving my life, so we never asked for their names. In the end, all we knew was to send a note of gratitude and a donation to the First Responder head office. When I told Sandi that, she simply said, "You know, I think most of us feel it's ok to be anonymous--we just want to make a difference. Of course, we want to know how everything turned out after we left, but...." But there's not much time in a volunteer First Responder's life to do the research before they're on another case, or simply getting on with their own lives. After dispatching for a period of time, Sandi realized that the basic medical training she took years before might make her useful as an actual responder, and she thought "I'm ok with blood and all that kind of stuff, so...." So, she took the training at Firehall #1 in Sorrento. You can too, if you're interested. As the Shuswap First Responders site (ssfr.ca) states, "It takes $2500 to train & equip each volunteer....", and that means Sandi was supported by members of her own com-
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munity, through their donations, and that got her to my home and those of many, many others. Like so many other First Responders, Sandi volunteers to help meet other needs as well, in our Shuswap community. As a Pastor, she not only supports individuals or families needing personal or spiritual assistance. She also works closely with her church's youth, and they, in turn, serve the entire community from time to time, like right this minute for example. Recently, her church's plans to send youth on a trip to Mexico for educational and spiritual reasons, was truncated because of the threat of the COVID-19 virus. With her leadership, the youth group turned its attention to the needs of seniors in the Sorrento area. Their primary chosen task was to work with the community grocers to deliver needed food to isolated seniors. They did that. But they also did a lot more, including cheering up the house-bound seniors with music and
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song. Though the youth are not trained or practiced singers, the seniors pitched right in themselves singing their hearts out, grateful for both the welcome food supplies, the music and youthful enthusiasm. Despite not knowing the songs, like the spirited volunteers they were led to be (by the likes of Sandi Reutlinger), they sort of sang along with the seniors, and they all had great fun in the midst of a health crisis. As other volunteers have said, "Volunteering is a win-win proposition." Sandi's and her fellows' lifesaving work as South Shuswap First Responders certainly epitomizes that truth. If you wish to support the South Shuswap First Responders, send your donations to Box 555, Sorrento BC V0E 2W0 If you're interested in exploring becoming a First Responder or Dispatcher, visit their site for further information: ssfr.ca or contact Debbie Edwards - President - 250 833 5060
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Coronavirus is Continuously Impacting the Fashion Industry By Debbie Armour How the Coronavirus Epidemic has affected the Fashion Industry The global spread of this virus is continuously impacting the fashionretail industry, both large and small. The world of fashion like almost every industry and individual around the world, has been dramatically affected by the spread of this virus. Fashion events have been cancelled, retail stores are closed, brands are directing their factories to manufacture essential emergency supplies for the medical field and construction of intensive research units. Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and the Gap, just to name a few are stepping up philanthropically by donating millions. This virus will no doubt have negative longterm effects on the fashion industry. These large companies are optimistic that they will find themselves back in the green once this virus has run its course. These companies are better equipped to deal with the consequences of the coronavirus than the much smaller ones, many of which don’t necessarily share the same optimistic future.
Let’s focus on our own local retail clothing businesses. Many have received spring stock that is now sitting on their shelves unable to sell, or stock has been delayed. Spring fashions might arrive in August. The spring 2020 season will be the most dramatically hit by this crisis, we will see negative repercussions, also on the fall 2020 season and most likely the spring 2021 season. This is an unprecedented situation; it is critical that we ALL do our part to help reduce community transmission. We’re all monitoring this situation day by day as conditions evolve. It’s hard for even the most optimistic among us to stay positive. I know I am really feeling disconnected. We must all try to stay positive during this Coronavirus pandemic. A few tips to stay positive: limit your intake-choose a “single” news source. Strengthen your connections-do small random acts of kindness. Send a card or a gift by mail. This can be a huge pick-me-up in times of stress. Look after the elderly and immune compromised, check in on them, let
them know you are there for them. Look to the past-get hope from your past resilience. Know you will get through this; we will all be stronger because of it. Savor the small moments. While self-isolating and working from home, take time to reinvest in yourself. You have this opportunity to set personal goals, be it reading that book sitting by your bed, taking those long walks. Let yourself enjoy a movie in the middle of the afternoon. Let’s flatten the curve. This will pass and when it does, please support local business. So many are hanging by a thread through this. Let’s work together. Stay kind to one another. Stay safe.
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CSRD asks Residents to Respect Distancing Measures at Landfills CSRD Media Release The Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s is asking for the public's help in keeping all landfill sites, transfer stations and recycling facilities safe and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. These facilities are seeing a significant increase in customer traffic due to spring cleaning and yard maintenance. The CSRD is asking customers to consider whether a visit to a landfill or transfer station is truly necessary at this time and to abide by the orders of the Provincial Health Officer during their visit, particularly as it relates to social distancing. Unfortunately, many customers are not abiding by these requests and, as a result, are placing landfill staff and other customCSRD PHOTO ers at risk. The CSRD is working to support our contractors in their efforts to implement the social distancing directives of the Provincial Health Officer at all facilities. This means: • The number of customers permitted onsite at any given time will be limited and any customers not following the social distancing order to stay two-metres apart from other
customers may be asked to leave the facility or may be issued a bylaw violation ticket. • Customers can expect a significant increase in line ups and wait times at all facilities, wait times of up to 60 minutes could be expected during peak times. • Customers will be expected to abide by the direction of staff while onsite. • Residents are strongly encouraged to utilize the garbage collection services provided to residents in most CSRD member municipalities, rather than making additional trips to the landfills. Please contact your local municipality if you have any questions regarding their garbage collection programs. • Where possible, residents are encouraged to bring yard and garden waste as a separate trip to reduce interactions with scale attendants. There is free disposal for this type of waste. In addition to the closure of the CSRD's Re-Use Facilities at landfill sites, clothing donation bins supplied by Big Broth(Continued on page 33)
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GT Dragon Boat Society Update By Susan Eisenberger Hi everyone. We hope Spring has finally sprung and we are preparing and looking forward to our 2020 paddling season. We sincerely hope all of you out there are staying safe and well. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, our annual pre-season fitness program has temporarily been put on hold. We hope to update everyone on revised dates in the near future. The 20 person dragon boat should be moored at Bayside Marina shortly and we wish to thank Peter Long for his generosity in allowing us to moor the boat there. We also wish to thank our friend James, at Aquatech, for use of his facility to store our boats and trailer. This year, there will be an exciting addition to our fleet. Early in May, we hope to see the arrival of a ten person dragon boat purchased from the Dragon Boat Group in Sechelt. We look forward
to adding the “Dragonfly” to our fleet. Registration Date for the 2020 Dragon Boat Season was set for April 18th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm , but due to the uncertainty of events in our world at the moment, we are encouraging people interested in Dragon Boating to register on line, using the “ Join Us” feature on our website : gtdragonboatsociety.ca We are set up to take payment via e transfer. The GT Dragon Boat Society prides itself on being a Society that gives back to the Community. The Society offers a great opportunity to meet new people or connect with old friends. Many social activities are planned throughout the year. Plans are in the works for attendance at our first dragon boat festival of the year in Salmon Arm, once a date for the Festival is announced or confirmed for June 20, 2020. So if you are looking for a fun, social activity that is all inclusive, great
for any age, 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 continue to look at the Facebook page for updates for the season.
The Wandering, Travelling, Vacationing, Adventuring, Exploring, Sightseeing CSRD asks residents to respect distancing measures at landfills
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ers and Big Sisters will no longer be in operation, as that organization has temporarily closed. With regards to the disposal of potentially contaminated medical waste including used tissues, masks, gloves, or waste that may have come into contact with someone who is exhibiting COVID-19related symptoms, please double-bag it and dispose into regular garbage, rather than recycling. If in doubt, throw it out. As long as customers are patient and follow the directive of the Provincial Health Officer, the CSRD will continue to provide service to all customers, however, if customers fail to abide by these directives, or direction from the Province changes, the CSRD may consider further restrictions to the facilities and services, including possible closure to the public.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures Physically Distant, Socially Strong
By Jason Lutterman Sadly, I think “social distancing’ will be the top phrase of 2020. Every month for years now, the Scoop and I have brought a beautiful spot hidden deep in the Shuswap out of the woods and onto your page. Moments and places for us all to share, from mountain top lookouts to ice filled caves, the Shuswap has it all. Like many, I am feeling the weight of our shared global grief; heavy times and uncertainty has become the new norm and in the same way as the native pictographs remain on the rock walls of the Adam’s River defiant of time, we too stand defiant. We will not become socially distant; physically distant we will be, but socially strong we will remain. Incredible places have always been my subject but this time it’s our local hero Dave.
Dave’s Pizza’s Brenden Leel and Dave Warsing
Dave Warsing, the man behind Frankie’s Pizza, who took it upon himself to make sure no member of our community went hungry. In times of total uncertainty, this man and his staff opened their hearts and their kitchen to the Shuswap and made sure that all were taken care of regardless of funds. Pizza by donation. Some paid, some more, some not at all. No family went hungry thanks to Dave. Instead of just closing his door he opened a window, a pickup window. He adapted and overcame to support his community. His efforts deserve recognition, the beauty of the people outweighed the scenery on Wednesday when I saw person after person picking up their orders without any expectation of payment. For a small business, especially a restaurant that already runs such small margins to do something like this, is extraordinary. Dave has made history for us before, running the Olympic torch proudly through Sorrento. In dark times like these, the light comes from people like Dave who make sure the physical distance between us is always defeated by the unity of our community. He may not have had a brightly lit torch in his hand on that evening, but he drove out the darkness none the less. I will never make the drive past Frankie’s pizza again without feeling grateful, proud and supported. Dave is my friend and if you didn’t already know, he’s your friend too. Thank you,
Dave. Not all heroes wear capes. Some spin dough high above their heads, with the music loud and their community proud. Forever grateful, Jason
COVID-19 Concerns Close Donkey Refuge to Visitors By Chris Harris The world situation with the Covid-19 is impacting charities around the globe as we adjust to a new social norm to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Here at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, our hardworking staff still come to work each day to keep the donkeys safe and healthy. Our veterinarians still come out when the donkeys need them, our hay and shavings will still be delivered and the pharmacies will still provide donkeys with the prescription drugs they need to get through their day. We are very sad to be postponing or canceling our upcoming spring events, and we know
that the donkeys will miss having the smiling faces of visitors. Our hope is that we can open soon, as we miss all our donkey friends, members, and the joy of new visitors when they discover how wonderful donkeys are for the very first time. To make sure we can continue with our mission to provide a permanent home for the donkeys, we are selling the lily bulbs intended for the Lily Sale online through our Refuge Webstore and shipping is free on our Signature Refuge clothing and other merchandise. For more information and to shop online please go to our website at www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com.
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Gutters Windows Siding Rubbish Removal
♦ Interior & Exterior Painting
WANTED Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard
Residential, Land and Recreational Properties
Moss roots DESTROY shingles
Looks New Again!
BUSINESS SERVICES
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
QUALITY WORK & RELIABLE
Serving the Shuswap & Area
Free Professional Quotes
250-852-2298
Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area
24 HOUR SERVICE
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♦ Cedar Hedge Maintenance & Pruning
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.
Wanted to buy: Are you going to a bigger dock size? Looking to buy a used Triton or Sun Bum Dock, 10x26 ft ish size, aluminum with ramp or without. Please call or text to discuss any options 250-319-4542
RENTALS Weekly rental 7732 Squilax Hwy Anglemont. 2 bedroom lake front condo upper unit. $1,000.00 per week. 604-537-7320
250-679-0001 sorrentoplumbing@outlook.com
Repairs Painting Carpentry House Care Snow Removal
Shuswap Piano Tuning, Restoration & Grand Piano Consultation Call/Text 250-517-7717
Fabricator/Tradesman/ Caregiver of" People, Plants and Animals" wants to move to your farm to help. Comes complete with small fifth wheel and mini mobile shop. pay or trade? Info at treerider@live.com
FOR SALE
With 40 Antioxidants If there ever is a time for
Road building — land clearing
Call Dorhn 250-212-8638 djbosch@telus.net
Certified Faller • Selective Logging Tree & Limb Clean-up • Site-Prep • Excavating Bulldozing • Trucking & Gravel Products
MORINGA it is right now! Find out more about this amazing seed Google ‘ Benefits of Moringa Seed’ Great for smoothies or just chew. 1 month supply only $20 Call Clint 250-515-1959 or email clintm@live.ca
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,
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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
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 • Notch Hill Cemetery Society - Louise 250-253-5776 Donald 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/ • •
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1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 310Mental Health Support 310-6789 Crisis centre.bc.ca Youth in BC.com Crisis centre chat.ca
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• Events Cancelled - In light of Covid-19,
community halls and social gatherings, including AGMs, have been postponed or cancelled across the South Shuswap. Library closed, SS First responders not responding. In an emergency, call 911. Check with your local community hall for information about future events and with local volunteer groups offering support. • All SD83 Schools Closed - until further notice, including school sport & playgrounds. Teachers and staff working to provide home based education. Check https://sd83.bc.ca/ for updates. • CSRD - office closed. Answering phone calls & emails. Fire departments are responding to 911 calls. Transfer & recycling stations remain open. Playgrounds, vault toilets in CSRD parks closed. Grants-in-aid suspended. For updates, ww.csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home - help for seniors living independently with supports such as grocery shopping and delivery, prescription, food bank/meals program pick up and delivery, check-in phone calls and other local support and referrals. Assistance or info, contact Central Intake. 250-253-2749 or sbahintake@outlook.com. See ad on page 6
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• Clinic - Call 250-675-3661 or www.sshss.ca for
updated information. Copper Island Wellness Centre, Blind Bay Marketplace • Eagle Bay Gard Club AGM postponed - Meeting would have included the election of new officers, Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. If any of the current members are interested to stand for any of these positions, please contact Carol Newton, 250-675-2125. • Local Restaurants - Closed for eat-in. Duffer’s Den take out & Delivery service, details - see ad on page 8 Finz opens Apr 15, take out menu/pick up from boat - see ad on page 17 . Spinnakers take out/grab & go service. Blind Bay Villager Grocer, Frankies Pizza. For more info please check out individual locations or the Chamber. • Sorrento Health Centre - phone appointments with nurse practioner 250-803-5251 • Sorrento Drop-in Society Garage Sale - planned for May 9, 8am to 12 pm but may be postponed SALMON ARM & AREA • Enderby Old Time Dance Club - May 1 dance cancelled FMI Jimmy 250-515-1176 • Shuswap Storytellers - not gathering in April. Hoping to resume May 5 with the theme Tall Tales. Info, call Estelle at 250 546-6186
• TOPS (Take Off
Pounds Sensibly) - Support group for people who want to llive a healthy life. For more info contact Sheila Cook at 250-803-5206 NORTH SHUSWAP • North Shuswap Community Hall - All upcoming events have been cancelled or postponed. Updates on events in June on Hall Facebook page and in May Kicker. • Local Restaurants - Closed for eat-in. The Hub providing meals & beverages for pick-up (delivery to some locations) Wed. to Sun. Jack Sam’s Restaurant at Quaaout offering pick-up. Take– Out avail. at Ross Creek Store, Roosters Pizza, Sunnyside Supermaket, Scotch Creek Market • Lakeview Centre - Closed until further notice. All regular events cancelled, including breakfast & Coffee House. Please call Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235. CHASE & AREA • Village of Chase - All Village facilities closed to the public. Still providing services including water, sewer and garbage collection. Call 250.679.3238 or email chase@chasebc.ca • Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge - Closed. Offering lily bulbs, clothing & merchandise on its web store. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com
For a full list of services, businesses, and local eateries that are serving the South Shuswap community check out the South Shuswap Chamber on Facebook or go to www.southshuswapchamber.com For Salmon Arm check out Salmon Arm Economic Development Society on Facebook or website: www.saeds.ca. For the North Shuswap Check out the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or website www.northshuswapbc.com Please note that these sites will be updated regularly.
Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events
COMMUNITY HALL INFORMATION
Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery. Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661
Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358
Camping Swimming Fishing Hiking Snowmobiling Boating
Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. Trudy Grigg, sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net
Kayaking Waterskiing Bikeriding
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