South Shuswap Scoop July 2020

July 2020

52nd Edition

Pristine Ecosystem in White Lake Watershed

By Barbra Fairclough Inflows to the lake are predominantly The White Lake Residents Association from Cedar Creek at the east end of the (WLRA) Water Committee has been active lake, within White Like Park. Parri Creek in some form for over a decade. Its long is a smaller inflow located about midway history of monitoring lake water quality of down the lake on the north side. The outWhite Lake offers a solid foundation for flow of the lake is at the west end where speaking to factors influencing lake water water is regulated though a weir into Little health.

White Lake.

Nick Najda, Chair of the WLRA Water White Lake takes about 20 years to reQuality Committee says with the support charge. This is especially important where of biologists and committed volunteers contaminants are concerned. Small impacts trained in on lake water testhealth can ing and be felt sampling, quickly and they have a have a lastrobust water ing effect. testing proWhite Lake gram. Inis unique in cluded in many ways. the testing is “The site on water sedithe south mentation shore of the sampling lake ranks of with the equal signifSecchi test, icance to the Aquamarine color typical of a ‘marl’ lake rich in calcium silts full spectrum Mara Meadows Photo Credit- Nick Najda analysis measEcological Reured against Canadian Drinking Water serve and is sensitive to disturbance. The Standards and Canadian Recreational Wa- White Lake Park plan objective is to proter Standards. tect biological diversity values.” (BC Parks The rate of water replacement in the White Like Management Plan, 2014) lake, also called flushing rate is a factor The wide riparian area is habitat for that effects water quality. The replacement many species at risk including plant sperate is determined by the inflow and out cies and the endangered Western Painted flow of the lake.

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The lake is scenic and is classed as oligotrophic which means there is a high degree of water clarity. It is renowned as one of the top fly fishing lakes in BC. White Lake is also a marl lake. Marl lakes are characterized by their turquoise color during warmer temperatures. They usually have lower phosphorus levels and higher water clarity.

To preserve this pristine area, the White Lake Stewardship Committee has been taking steps to bring the WhiteLake Bastion Forest Service Road into compliance with regulations and road standard. Currently the road covers 15% of White Lake riparian area.

Meaningful consultation with BC Parks as well as Ministry of Forests, Lakes, Natural Resources Development (FLNRORD)about White Lake Forest Service Road and its potential impact on health of White Lake are in process.

FLNRORD has secured funding for en-

gineering and planning the road relocation to move the road outside of park boundaries.

The Forest Stewardship Committee of WLRA is also meaningfully engaged with ministry officials regarding sustainable forest management in the White Lake watershed. The watershed’s capacity to buffer is central in maintaining water quality as well. The watershed includes the slopes surrounding the lake from which water flows to the lake.

Land use practices in the watershed ultimately impact lake water health.

Najda says taking the whole view of the lake ecosystem means that industrial, recreational, tourism and community values can be upheld in a balanced manner to support all user interests. As Najda defines “Water quality is the foundation of our interests. We want to make sustainable decisions taking in current realities.”

For more information go to www.WLRA.ca

Minister Farnworth responds to CSRD Newsome Creek Request

By Barbra Fairclough Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth responded to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Newsome Creek Watershed Action Group’s requests for the province to include work on the Newsome Creek hazard area as part of MoTI’s culvert replacement project.

The CSRD and NCWAG continue to advocate for a remedy for stream bank erosion and high-water turbidity due to factors within the Newsome Creek watershed.

In his June 2 letter, Min. Farnworth wrote, “I acknowledge the interest in this issue as demonstrated by the local support for the petition coordinated by the Newsome Creek Watershed Advisory Committee (NCWAG). I also appreciate the NCWAG letter dated March 10, 2020, sharing the perspective of residents and businesses in the area.

It should be noted that contrary to the subject of the petition, flood hazard management including bank protection is a responsibility of local authorities to protect its citizens from flooding. There is also a responsibility of individual landowners to take measures to protect their

properties from hazards. The Province supports mitigation work led by local authorities but is not responsible for the lead in this issue.”

The March 24 letter from the CSRD to the Minister requested that Min. of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) include remediations that would stabilize a further section of the bank. “If the MoTI project protects the bank for 50 to 100 meters on either side of the crossing, there will be 300-400 meters of bank that remains unprotected.” Therefore, the CSRD requested that Emergency Management BC support a request to undertake armoring of the banks of Newsome Creek for the entire length between the Trans Canada Hwy and Dieppe Road as part of the planned culvert replacement project.

The CSRD suggested that the MoTI is well positioned to complete this work.

A previous report by Kerr Wood Leidal outlining remediation options confirm the project’s costs range from $5 to $10 million dollars. The CSRD also offered to partner with MoTI in a grant application for $750,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant to pay for a (Continued on page 5)

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap)

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Transportation Society on the Move

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Shuswap Transportation Society (SSTS) has continued efforts to deliver a new door-to-door transportation service for residents of the South Shuswap. We are pleased to report that by time this article is printed, we expect to have in place the first and only electric vehicle charging station in the South Shuswap installed at the Tirecraft facility in Sorrento. Our sincere thanks are extended to Dustin Harasym, the owner-operator at Tirecraft for his support.

Thanks are also extended to the members of the SSTS Board for their tireless efforts; the Board members include Ron Lane, Don Pryor, Bryan Lowes, Barbra Fairclough, Bev Scott and Sharon Spearman.

The charging station was funded under a Community Works Fund grant through the CSRD, and will be available to all electric vehicles for a small charge to cover electricity costs.

In addition to obtaining funding for the charging station the SSTS was successful in obtaining grants to partially fund the purchase of an electric vehicle. We have taken delivery of a 2020 Chevy Bolt and will now start implementing our preoperational plans. Going forward, the short-term plans of the SSTS are to: 1. Outfit the vehicle with sponsors logos to highlight their financial support 2. Recruit volunteers to act as drivers and dispatchers for this service 3. Finalize all relevant policies and procedures in regards to operations, including a COVID-19 driver and passenger safety procedure 4. Conduct mandatory driver safety training for all volunteer drivers 5. Initiate a marketing program to inform residents about this service, our safety precautions and operations, and to enable bookings for riders Given these plans, it will be several months before the SSTS

is up and operational as a service, so please watch for future announcements.

In the interim, the current COVID-19 pandemic requires implementation of a safe operational plan. We are currently finalizing the details of this so that drivers and passengers can be confident in using this service.

This transportation service is planned to operate during weekdays and business hours only. It will require riders to book 24-48 hours in advance over the phone on a first-come, firstserved basis. All riders are encouraged to become members of the Society for a small fee. The service will preferentially provide local trips within the South Shuswap, in order to support local businesses, as well as travel to Salmon Arm for shopping and appointments. Medical appointments in Kamloops and Vernon will also be possible, with sufficient notice and availability. While this service will be operated by volunteers, there are operational costs to cover on an ongoing basis, including driver safety training, insurance, car payments, recharging, marketing communications and overheads. Riders will be asked to provide donations to help cover these costs according to a suggested donation policy, however, in hardship cases, we will not be turning any riders away.

A key part of this program will be participation of volunteer drivers. A call for volunteer drivers will occur in the near future, however, if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to drop me an email at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca. I would be very pleased to answer your questions in the interim. Please note that passing the driver safety training program is required for all drivers. The professional driving instructor tells me that this program will significantly improve your driving skills, your safety as a driver, and will markedly reduce your gasoline consumption, so there will be a number of benefits for volunteers while providing this service to your community.

We believe that this new transportation service will be a significant benefit for the South Shuswap community. Individuals who cannot drive, who do not have a driver’s license or who cannot afford a vehicle will have their independence restored.

Seniors and those with disabilities can stay in this community for longer. Unemployed people can participate in job training and employment programs. And people in the South Shuswap needing a ride for whatever reason can get one…, finally!

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Minister Farnworth responds to CSRD Newsome Creek Request Continued (Continued from page 3)

portion of this project.

The Minister’s letter refers to Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and has recommended accessing provincial and federal funds such as the Emergency Preparedness Fund and the Rural and Northern Communities Program. EMBC has offered to continue discussions with MoTI and the CSRD on coordinating funding applications.

“The suggestion to extend adjacent MoTI rip rap work along the full reach from Dieppe Road to Highway 1 would reduce some costs, but still requires funding to be secured by the local authority.

EMBC has reviewed this suggestion with MoTI, but the scope of MoTI’s armouring around culvert crossings is to protect MoTI infrastructure, not for downstream impacts caused by the natural watercourse.”

Culvert replacement is scheduled to begin sometime this fall for Taylor Road, London Lane, and Dieppe Road. The work along the Trans Canada is subject to the

completion of feasibility and funding availability and as yet the construction date is not confirmed. MoTI will share final studies for hydraulic capacity and risk assessments of the MoTI infrastructure in the watershed with the CSRD to inform mitigation efforts.

The CSRD responded to Minister Farnworth in a letter dated June 25, pointing out that the $6 million community works at Newsome Creek cannot be done incrementally and grant opportunities are neither practical nor immediate enough. The CSRD goes on to say that to establish a local service is not a realistic solution for the 8-10 properties affected.

The CSRD letter also counters the Ministry’s stance on authority. CSRD referred to a previous letter of May 19, 2019, from Chief Administration Officer, Charles Hamilton to Lori D. Halls, Deputy Minister, EMBC re: Supreme Court decision in Waterways Houseboats Ltd. V. British Columbia 2019 BCSC 581. In this letter the issue of authorities was raised in

the statement of the decision “(306) The Water Act is strict. The province has complete control over the use of water and over changes to streams, streams bed or bridges spanning streams. That authority is granted to the Province for good reason”. It is noted that the CSRD has not received a response to this letter.

The CSRD has formally invited Minister Farnworth to attend an upcoming board meeting to discuss this matter in person.

Area C Director Paul Demenok will meet with the residents of NCWAG and CSRD staff in early July discuss next steps.

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The South Shuswap Prepares To Warmly Welcome Their Seasonal Neighbours And Tourists Submitted by Karen Brown, Executive Director South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Premier John Horgan’s announcement on June 10th stating, “B.C.’s COVID-19 essential-travel advisory could be lifted as soon as next week’s cabinet meeting to allow tourist attractions to invite out-of-town guests,” has South Shuswap businesses gearing up to warmly welcome them. “The South Shuswap is the heart of Shuswap Lake where people come to relax and rejuvenate. COVID-19 has been hard on all of us and now it is time to come together in a safe, kind and respectful way,” said Karen Brown, Executive Director of the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce.

The South Shuswap area is conveniently located on Highway No. 1, just a quick four hour drive from the Lower Mainland, and situated along the stunning southern shores of Shuswap Lake. The communities within the South Shuswap include Blind Bay, Notch Hill, Sorrento, Tappen, Eagle Bay, Skimikin Lake, Sunnybrae, and White Lake. The area is influenced by its Indigenous heritage and boasts a flourishing arts and culture scene, great dining, live music, and a large artisan community. The breathtaking landscape, multi-use trail system, and fabulous beaches are amongst the main attractions. The region is also home to three fantastic wineries, breweries, and four marinas.

“We are getting ready to celebrate tourism in BC as we prepare to enter phase three of BC’s recovery program. British Columbians have done an excellent job of flattening the curve, allowing us to cautiously reopen for business. We welcome our tourists and seasonal neighbours with warmth and hospitality and appreciate their trust in allowing us to provide them with a safe and enjoyable experience,” said Lynn Ewart, President of the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce.

The South Shuswap tourism operators are all anxious to get the tourism season going and are thankful to Doctor Bonnie Henry for making them feel safe to open their doors again.

Craig Russenholt, owner of Finz Resort says, “The ultimate goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy by recognizing potential risks and mitigating them to the furthest extent possible. Our restaurant now has limited seating capacity and we have added takeout to our roster. At our marina, gloves will be available at the pump and we will have the operator dis-

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pense the fuel to our customers’ boats. No cash sales are permitted, credit or debit cards only. In our resort, there will be no tents or short term reservations accepted until further notice and the showers remain closed so campers must be fully self-sufficient. And all areas are continuously sanitized.” Monica Seys of Shuswap Marina adds, “We will warmly welcome all visitors that decide to make the South Shuswap the destination of choice.

Our full service marina and summer store adhere to the strictest government guidelines for sanitization and social distancing providing a safe environment for everyone.

Our fleet of boat rentals and paddling equipment are ready for everyone's enjoyment.”

James Inglis of Blind Bay Village Grocer adds, “Our main goal is the health and safety of our customers and staff. We have been operating throughout COVID-19 and have finetuned our procedures. We look forward to welcoming out of town guests. Our biggest ask is that they please only shop one person per household to meet the volume criteria in our store. Brittany Huston of Eagle Bay Mercantile also looks forward to welcoming tourists and says “We are stocked and ready to provide guests with all their food and liquor needs in a safe and friendly environment.”

Mark Lane, owner of Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum and Sprokkets Cafe in Blind Bay says, “We are open and waiting. While BC has been promoting local staycations, we still rely heavily on our out of town guests each year. Without them, many businesses won’t survive.”

The local wineries have opened for wine sales, spas and retail boutiques are open with adjusted operations, the marinas are gearing up their rental operations, restaurants are open or have great take-out services available, golf courses are in full swing and the resorts and private campgrounds are taking reservations for summer and fall.

The South Shuswap is ready to warmly welcome their guests and asks everyone to adopt their mantra – #KindnessIsContagious.

For more information, please visit the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Visitor Page on our website at http:// www.southshuswapchamber.com/visitor-information.html

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Deck Out A Fresh New Look with Stans Renovations Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop

By Barbra Fairclough Work based on good quality at a fair price has led to many client referrals for Stan Frano over the 13 years he has been building and installing high quality decks throughout the area.

He and his wife Cindy made the Shuswap their home, after moving from Yellowknife many years ago. First to Chase, they eventually found their way to Blind Bay 13 years ago.

Serendipity brought him to working on decks and when the opportunity presented itself, Stan connected with the vinyl decking folks at Global Dec-king® and began his small business.

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Along with building new decks, Stan will receive a call because there is some form of damage to a deck that needs addressing. Every job is different.

Stan will visit a client’s home, inspect the deck and decide what will be needed to complete the job.

Sometimes there is a soft surface that has endured weather over time and some damage has been incurred.

Stan will advise the client of structural work that may need doing and factors such as size and number of corners can influence the price overall. Stan will take measurements and clients can select from contemporary deck finish colors available to match any home environment.

After meeting with the client, answering questions and reviewing all needs for the deck, Stan can then give them a free written estimate.

Overseeing each project until completion, Stan works with local journeyman based on the needs of each job. His hands-on approach has garnered him many satisfied customers. Each meticulously installed deck comes with a 15-

year warranty ensuring maintenance free enjoyment.

“Weather is my boss” says Stan.

Sometime in April each year, depending on the weather, Stan will start booking deck installations. Work continues right through to end of October and sometimes into November. Stan will work with tarps to keep a job on track to ensure work keeps on schedule when weather changes unexpectedly.

Stan’s honest approach ensures his clients are pleased with the outcome and his many referrals are a positive indicator of each job well done.

If you want to freshen the look of your outdoor décor and would like to see what Stan recommends for your deck, give him a call at 250 803 2233, to invite him over to give you a free estimate.

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Nigel Collett I hope everyone and their families are safe and healthy – it is a relief to get a proper haircut at last (thanks David). I’m going to miss some of the hairstyles my fellow firefighters were sporting!

Still a quiet time at the Eagle Bay Fire Department which is ok. Two callouts in June, both to power pole fires. The one callout of the two I attended started with the first firefighters on scene initially observing smoke. It was my fourth callout to date and third for wires down. We waited for BC Hydro to come, taking the precautionary stance that even though there was no fire and the smoke had gone the wire was still live. In fact you should always assume the wire is live unless someone from BC Hydro actually tells you it isn’t. Safety first always.

Big news of the month was a return to live practices on a Tuesday evening. Our training officer gave a presentation on the COVID-19 protocols which was followed by a hands-on training session while wearing a mask. Simply a new reality to get used to, which in the grand scheme of things is not a big deal. Now that summer is sort of showing up and temperatures are

sort of on the rise, the fact that fireproof turnout gear is designed not to wick moisture will make for some hot and sweaty practices. It’s a great way to lose some weight! The picture shows me sanitizing my breathing apparatus mask after training.

I also participated in Duty Crew this month. This is when the vehicles and all the equipment is checked to make sure everything is ready to go when needed – bad form for a fire truck to run out of gas I would think. It is also another opportunity to drum into your head where all the equipment is on the trucks. There is a lot of equipment!

Eagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-5170429. He will be happy to answer any questions. Practice is back on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for 2 hours, all equipment and training is provided.

You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page. If you don’t follow us on Facebook we also share on Instagram. You will also find links to more information about cur-

rent burning regulations and the CSRD’s FireSmart initiatives.

Also, look for Eagle Bay Fire Department member profiles - Mr. July is Sean Cahill.

Nigel sanitizing his breathing apparatus mask.

He is giving back to his community by volunteering for the Fire Department and paying it forward by sharing what he knows with this rookie at practice – he is also a very talented woodworker. Thank you Sean.

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Government Needs To Be Transparent About The Province's Finances

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap With the legislature back in session for the summer, I returned to Victoria last month to begin the first sitting since the pandemic forced the legislature to close back in March. While it felt different to be back in the legislature with the majority of MLAs joining virtually, one thing that picked up right where we had left off was the bills for debate.

Most of the bills before us were written before the COVID-19 pandemic started, which means that some of them are based on a budget that is no longer accurate. Unfortunately, the Finance Minister seems unwilling to provide us with a comprehensive financial update. For some reason, the Minister wants to keep the full financial status of the province to herself.

This is a problem because much of the legislation that we are debating was based on a financial reality that doesn't exist anymore. The government was given billions of dollars in emergency spending authority as part of our province's COVID-19 response and even now, $1.5 billion is set aside for further economic relief. Now that we are starting to move into a period of rebuilding we need to get an updated and accurate look at our finances so we know where we stand.

The Finance Minister is getting regular updates, she told the media herself, "Yes, I'm getting daily updates, I'm getting updates of where numbers are going." Knowing that, it seems reasonable then that she could update the other members of the legislature - and the people of B.C. who are anxious to know the truth about the budget. She needs to share the whole picture.

This is especially important in light of the massive sacrifices that people across this province have made to fight the pandemic. People stayed home, isolated from loved ones, and closed their businesses to keep each other safe - it's now time for government to return the trust people placed in their approach. At the end of the day, government works to serve people, and this means being as open and transparent as possible.

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Community Pulling Together

By Mel Arnold, MP North OkanaganShuswap Recent months have presented unprecedented challenges that would have been hard to imagine in January.

While each of us may have been challenged differently, the community spirit of the North Okanagan - Shuswap has helped us pull together. People stepping-up to deliver groceries to seniors, learning how to navigate virtual meetings and web-conferences to stay connected and taking the steps to support each other have all helped us restore some normalcy to our lives, sooner rather than later.

My staff and I have heard from, and helped, a higher number of people than usual over the past few months.

As new programs were being announced, we have worked hard to provide timely updates to constituents who needed support.

As we now move into the next phases of reopening, I would like to hear what you think the federal government should set as priorities for Canada’s recovery. The path of recovery will not be easy as governments, businesses and Canadians identify the supports and measures required to restore businesses, public services and other activities in the safest possible fashion.

The needs of each community and sector are unique. Rural requirements are different than urban; youth and students have different needs than seniors; commuters have needs different than home- based businesses.

So, what programs, legislation, regulation or services will help your life return to normal?

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Do You Summerize?

By Sandra Reutlinger I mean, we always talk about winterizing our homes, trailers and campers, boats, yard etc. Then we have spring clean up and fall rake up.

Summerize. It's a word we don't use near enough. I think it's time we did. It's one thing to have a 'go bag' for the potential wildfires or a 'go bag' for the beach.

That's being prepared and that's good because you really should be ready to just go to the beach at the drop of a hat (or the donning of a sun hat). Too often though, people don't go past packing the ice cream money.

You're probably thinking I'm going to talk about packing sunscreen for all those

summer burns, or afterbite for the stings or even the Benadryl™ in case of allergic reactions and bear bells while out on the trail. Those are all good things, but there is more. Oh yes, the water so we don't get dehydrated. All good things. Let's talk some more though.

Have you summerized your house and other stuff? Yeah, like have you checked all the windows and screens to make sure that when they are open, little ones can't lean on them and fall out? How about the balcony railings and those loose stairs and rickety railings? Have you covered the springs on the trampoline and fixed the brakes on those bicycles? Are the helmets in good shape? The pruning shears are out

of reach too, right? The axe has a cover and isn't just loose in the back of the quad is it? You're wearing a helmet quadding too I'm sure.

How's the boat? You have enough life jackets that fit and a spotter? It's a good idea to remember how many people you have with you and count heads often while people are swimming. What's that saying?

"Look before you leap!" Be careful where you are swimming and especially before you dive. Pay attention to the weather so as not to get caught in a sudden storm.

Have you summerized your car and brought along extra water? How are the defensive driving skills and the calm, kind and patient driving mindset? Seriously, did you know that there are more motor vehicle accidents in the summer than the winter despite better road conditions?

Did you also know there are more traumatic injuries in the summer than in the winter? Perhaps it's because there are a lot of riskier activities being done during the warm months and we aren't all hibernating in front of the fire. Perhaps it's also because a lot of people consume alcohol and/or recreational drugs before and while engaging in these types of activities. Don't drink and drive. Don't drink and dive. Or swim. Or operate a boat. Or climb a cliff. Or operate a quad. Or ride a bike. Or walk down the middle of the road in the dark especially while wearing all black.

Part of summerizing is to check our attitudes too. Like how we don't want to see or have road rage, we want to be respectful and kind to others, friendly and welcoming to others, even strangers.

Summer is such fun and we all just wanna have fun. Let's summerize our stuff, our attitudes and our lifestyles and stay safe.

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Sorrento Centre Discovering the Joy in Smallness

By Michael Shapcott most incredible and beautiful “Sweet are the uses of the Shuswap region. adversity.” That famous quote We have “small” events from William Shakespeare’s scheduled for our guests this play As You Like It has a summer – each will have a powerful resonance in this handful of people who will be time of pandemic and wideable to share a deep and perspread outrage at racial injus- sonal experience. Everything tice and so much more. from Secwepemc story-telling At the Sorrento Centre, in- and the construction of a stead of shaking our heads in sweat lodge on our waterfront despair at to selfthe circumdirected stances hikes and swirling bike riding around us, to visits to we are our natural seeking to farm will discover be offered something this sumnew, and mer. something Though it Beach at Sorrento Centre better, conmay seem sidering all odd to say that is happening. this, but the public health For instance, the provinemergency that is looming cial public health order reover the summer of 2020 is stricting the size of public causing all of us to adjust our gatherings to 50 people or less planning and thinking. has meant that we have had to This year, instead of meascancel all of our major events uring our success in terms of this summer – everything “bigness” – more people from the Harambee festival in crowded onto our main camlate June which drew hunpus and farm – we are discovdreds of families to Nimering the joy of “smallness”. blefingers in late August Years ago, the economist which drew hundreds of banjo E.F. Schumacher told us that players and others. “small is beautiful”. This is Even as we feel sad at the the summer in which we will loss of these events for this truly be able to live into that summer, we are determined to wonderful vision. offer a “small” summer to our Michael Shapcott is Execguests. Small, in the summer utive Director of the Sorrento of 2020, means safe and Centre. For more on the Sorhealthy, and it also offers an rento Centre and its summer intimacy – a chance for little programming, go to: groups to gather and rewww.sorrentocentre.ca engage with their love for the

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Online is the New Future for Groceries

By Jerre Paquette It’s become quite a ride for the Blind Bay Village Grocery (BBVG) management team of James Inglis and Doug Nakano, since the originating owners (Colby and Annette) retired and sold the store in 2018.

But James’ and Doug’s combined 49 years of experience in the food service industry, will take BBVG into its future.

And they’re putting all that experience to good use as they learn to work with their community to solve the complex problems of the COVID-19 pandemic—not something they had anticipated having to do.

After working for Save On foods for nearly 21 years in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C., James and his family were ready for a change and they knew exactly where they wanted to go, in part because they have family here and because they wanted some place warm and green. They already think this is the best place in the world to live.

But they hadn’t counted on having to take on a new store at the very beginning of a powerful pandemic AND just as they were getting focused on becoming an

online store with delivery service to better meet community needs.

Everything seemed quite rosy at the beginning when, on January 1, 2019, James took on his new management role and started the process he loves so much—getting to meet the people and learn about the community. When asked what changes he was planning on making once he took over, he replied thoughtful-

James Inglis & Doug Nakano

ly, “Well, you know, I’ve taken over lots of stores and I have never come in looking to make changes; I’ve always come in looking to get to know the people, the staff, and the community.” And that takes a bit of time when done well.

James and Doug teamed up right from the beginning, agreeing their job was “to point the ship in the right direction.”

Their first year together was smooth sailing. James’ first priority was looking after buying stock; Doug’s was operations.

Together, they began to build on the 8year momentum achieved by Colby and Annette. The first task was to ask the community what they wanted: • Everyone wanted more variety. So over the past 18 months he and his team added some 3,000 items to the existing “sales mix”.

• PRICE! Understood. So, he contacted every single vendor and re-negotiated hosts of contracts. They now guarantee some 850 items every single week to be as inexpensive as at every other comparable grocery retailer in Salmon Arm. That first 15 months was smooth sail(Continued on page 15)

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ing. Then COVID-19 introduced itself.

Batten the hatches! Now, personal and Community Safety & Health became primary targets of concern. Change was now really in order, and there were few guidelines anyone was familiar with: How to be both accessible and safe as an essential service? How to look after staff and customers’ complex needs and personal safety? How to survive financially? How to maintain and enhance staff/community/customer trust and loyalty?

Some of their decisions took days and weeks to make, in part because they had to ascertain how to help their staff feel comfortable staying at work, what the most effective and essential health & safety measures were, how to stay financially alive as the tourist industry simply disappeared and local loyalty became uncertain.

So, they invented new approaches, ones that no one else had thought of yet, and they acted on them immediately. For example: • They limited the number of customers in the store at any one time, significantly reducing their daily “take” in favour of protecting everyone’s health.

• To support their community directly, they took on selling Girl Guide Cookies when the Girl Guides, because of Covid, could no longer be there to raise funds for charity.

James quickly learned that “…our staff is phenomenal. They really do want to look after their community, so they jumped right into meeting the demands of our #1 priority, the health and well-being of staff and customers—no exceptions!”

BBVG is facing adversity as a team and with the community behind them, James feels that the store has never had a better relationship with its community and he and Doug are particularly proud of both their staff and of the locals: “We have people come in here donating 100s and 1000s to food banks and treating our staff so well. It’s just remarkable.”

Clearly, the staff and administration want to come out of the present crisis, whenever that may be, having learned the best way to serve their community: “While limiting the number of customers to our store to ensure customer and staff safety has not been easy for any of us, we understand how necessary it has been.

And when we arrive at a “new normal” with a healthy staff and customer base,

everyone will know we really are part of their community.”

Meanwhile, James invites his customers to reach out to BBVG by phone or email to let him know what they need and what may be too expensive for them to buy “…because we want to be YOUR village grocer for the long haul.”

For help with online shopping, pickup ordering, or delivery (every Monday), please contact BBVG’s dedicated Online Shopping team at 1-855-234-7885 or by email at customercare@shophero.com, and visit www.shopbbvg.com

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Landslide Near Seymour Arm Damages Infrastructure CSRD Media Release A landslide in the Bass Creek area of Seymour Arm on Thursday, July 2, 2020 damaged a water system and the 1200 Forest Service Road.

No one was injured in the incident.

The debris flow wiped out the water diversion structure on Bass Creek that supplies water to 205 connections on the system, affecting approximately 500 people in Seymour Arm. The recent rainfall contributed to the slide, which saw water and debris damaging an existing channel and carving out a new path. It also resulted in damage to the 1200 Forest Service Road, which is used and maintained by Canoe Forest Products.

The public is asked to stay away from the area at this time as there is still water flowing and the ground may be unstable.

The Shuswap Emergency Program is working with Emergency

Management BC on getting a safety assessment of the channel before work can begin on re-establishing the water system.

Interior Health is communicating with the owners of the private water system to determine an interim plan to ensure a safe supply of water to those affected by the damage.

Canoe Forest Products is working to repair the road.

With continued high water levels in the Shuswap and more rain predicted, it is important to be safe near all types of running water or flooded areas. Stay well back from creek banks and use common sense around high water. Children and pets need to be closely monitored around these areas, so keep them within arm's reach at all times.

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Citizens Patrol Poised for Training

By Barbra Fairclough tions, but it is a bit of a proCarolyn French and her cess due to the impact on team are making progress in businesses during the panactivating the Blind Bay demic.

Citizens Patrol. An applicaFrench says the new logo tion for a grant in aid was assists with community approved at the CSRD regu- awareness and recognition. lar board meeting on June Photos for ID badges 18. This grant for $1950 will have been completed and assist greatly with new uniforms will help startup costs. make the 14 volunFrench is in teers identifiable touch regularly while on duty. with Staff Sgt. Blind Bay CitiWest of the zens Patrol is Salmon Arm currently identiRCMP detachfying possibiliment. “Staff Sgt. ties for a location West has been into work from. A cencredibly positive about tral location where volunour initiative.”

New Logo for the Blind Bay teers can come French says next to prior to a Citizens Patrol. Photo courtesy Blind Bay Citizens patrol shift to steps include Patrol connecting with check in and the RCMP volpickup their unteer coordinator. “We items and enough room for have a great training propossible meetings would be gram which we hope to be ideal. able to start soon. We are AIM Roads is supporting looking forward to learning Citizens Patrol with a donadetails and start dates for tion of equipment which is patrols and to have updates greatly appreciated. For inon COVID 19 operational formation about Citizens requirements.”

Patrol, contact Carolyn Citizens Patrol President French at 403 796-7221, or Syd Loeppky has been pro- email info.bbcp@shaw.ca active with generating dona-

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Horse Etiquette on the Road

By Barbra Fairclough Last year the BC Government and the Horse Council of BC collaborated to produce signs that can assist in improving awareness in areas where horse riding is popular. The signs remind drivers and riders to ‘share the road’ as they do with cyclists and pedestrians.

Nancy Spratt, Recreation Coordinator, Horse Council of BC says, “We really

have a push towards letting drivers know a few key skills.” In speaking with Spratt, she says how a driver responds when approaching a horse and rider on a roadway can make a difference.

The Motor Vehicle Act recognizes both motorized vehicles and horses as “traffic” just as cyclists and pedestrians in the using of highways to travel. “A person riding an animal or driving an animal driv-

en vehicle on a highway has the rights and is subject to the duties of the driver of a vehicle” People are reminded to use caution and stay alert for diverse road users, even when signs are not present.

When travelling near horses, drivers are reminded of a few tips.

• Slow down long before getting too close • Pass at a slower speed and give the horse and rider a wide berth • Accelerate gently and avoid making noise. Turn off stereo and avoid yelling or revving of engine.

• Bicycles, scooters, or motorcycles should ride quietly and in single file • If the horse appears agitated, wait for the rider to gain control before passing.

The signs are available for any regions that want to improve awareness in areas where horseback riding is popular. Drivers are advised to watch for these signs at the start of any roadway or along narrow or winding roads commonly used for horseback riding.

Signs are available through your Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure District Office. You can find information at this link https://hcbc.ca/ trailsrec/road-safety/road-sign-help/.

A Road Safety Handbook is available by calling the Horse Council at 1800 345 8055. You can also order other wearable safety items from its online store.

Horse Council BC is a member service organization that collaborates with business, industry, and government on behalf of the equine and equestrian community to enhance the equine lifestyle in this Province.

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Flood Warnings/Advisories Currently in Effect:

By Jo Anne Malpass As of July 6, The BC River Forecast Centre was maintaining a Flood Watch on the South and North Thompson Rivers and Thompson River at Kamloops.

Flood watches were downgraded to High Streamflow Advisories on tributaries of South and North Thompson, Thompson River at Spences Bridge and the High Streamflow Advisory for the Salmon River ended.

The River Forecast Centre is maintaining or downgrading to a High Streamflow Advisory for: Tributaries of the North Thompson River including Blue River, Clearwater River and surrounding tributaries (DOWNGRADED) Tributaries of the South Thompson including Shuswap River, Shuswap Lake, Adams River (DOWNGRADED) Thompson River at Spences Bridge (MAINTAINED) Heavy rainfall fell across the region earlier in the week. Runoff from this rainfall has been working its way through rivers of the region. In headwater tributaries, the peak has past, and river levels are now easing. On the larger tributaries, including

the main stem of the North Thompson River, Shuswap Lake and the South Thompson River and the Thompson River at Kamloops, flows are at or just past peak level.

Flows along the main stem of the Thompson River, from Kamloops downstream through Kamloops Lake and to Spences Bridge are expected to remain high.

The public is advised to stay clear of the fastflowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks July 6 warning and advisory notifications map from the BC River during the highForecast Centre website. streamflow period.

The River Forecast Centre continues to and will approach or may exceed bankfull. monitor the situation and provides updates Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. This is the intermediate as conditions warrant.

High Streamflow Advisory: River lev- level.

Flood Warning: River levels have exels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, ceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull but that no major flooding is expected.

Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possi- imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result. ble. This is the lowest level.

This is the highest level.

Flood Watch: River levels are rising

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SASCU Gives Over $26,000 in Scholarships and Awards

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Media Release SASCU was pleased to hand out $26,750 in scholarships and educational awards this year through schools in the Shuswap. Students are recognized for their academic, work ethic and community contributions.

“SASCU believes in investing in our youth’s postsecondary education to sustain the growth of our communities,” says Barry Delaney, CEO of SASCU Financial Group. “Since 2002, SASCU has given $382,000 to 221 students from the Shuswap to support their dreams and future goals.”

The 13 scholarships and seven awards are given to deserving students from Okanagan College – Salmon Arm Campus, Salmon Arm Secondary School, Eagle River Secondary, Salmon Arm Storefront School, King’s Christian School, and A.L. Fortune Secondary. This year’s recipients

of $1,500 Scholarships are Emma Ashlinn Karr, Heidi Parker, Joelle Regier, Haley Reid, Maggie Rodwell, Autumn Rosoman, Darian Sundby, Jackson Welder and Bethany Wilson. The $750 Award winners are Lizzy Bratten, Elly Crandlemire, Madison DeWitt, Emma Gollan, Taylor Howard, Skyler Hutchinson and Kirsten Konge.

Students apply directly to the scholarship committee of their respective school, which selects the recipients each year. The students must be members of SASCU Credit Union to be eligible.

Go to getyourshare.ca/sascu to apply to join SASCU. SASCU members are also eligible for bursaries offered by the Credit Union Foundation of B.C. For more information on SASCU’s full education support program, visit sascu.com/Scholarships.

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Business Scoop Coach’s Corner What’s Next?

By Paul Abra, Certified Executive Coach "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." — Serenity Prayer We are now living in strange and challenging times. It is something that we haven't experienced as a local, national or global community. We are all affected both in our personal and business lives. The impact of the global pandemic is huge and the sacrifices are immense.

In his book, "The Five Things We Cannot Change," David Richo elaborates on the fact that everything changes and ends, things do not always go according to plan, life is not always fair, pain is part of life, and people are not loving and loyal all the time. The first four of these certainties holds true for all that is happening around us today.

"When things don't go according to plan, plan according to how things go." ― Kayambila Mpulamasaka, Owner and Co-founder at GroundXero, BrainStorm MediaWorks By accepting these "givens," we allow ourselves to move forward, to think about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead and to plan for success when we actually see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This will end and things will be different when it does. We can already see how things have changed within the last month or so. Some businesses have adapted to the changing times with working at home, offering products and services online including pick up and/or delivery options. Meetings and social gatherings are being held virtually. We see how people are being mindful of physical distancing when out for a walk and in grocery stores. We have seen continuous adaptation as we make our way through this as individuals and as a community.

It has been shown that businesses and individuals who are successful at the end of stressful times, have taken the opportunity to reflect on where they want to go when the crisis ends. They have adapted during the crisis and start-

ed to think ahead, making plans for the future. They have thought about how to position their business for success.

What are our next steps? How can we effectively use this time to ensure that we emerge stronger as people and as businesses? What does your business look like at the end of COVID-19 crisis?

"A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." ― Brian Tracy, Author of the Gift of Self-Confidence.

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

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The Shuswap is Rich in Culture Submitted by Jacquie Middlekoop As temperatures rise and the summer season kicks off, we usually look to unwind with neighbours in our community at Music in the Bay, one of many outdoor summer concert series found here in the Shuswap. Music in the Bay has been put on hold until 2021 but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to engage in other cultural activities in the South Shuswap.

Farmers Markets take place all through the Shuswap, offering the best local produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, and meat products. Grab a coffee from your favourite café and stroll through the market browsing handmade wares from local artists, artisans, and craftspeople. The Sorrento Farmers Market in the South Shuswap happens every Saturday from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon.

The Shuswap Artisan Market in Sorrento is an artisan cooperative exhibiting works from over 20 local artists and artisans. The market was created to give the artists a chance to connect with their community and sell their wares. It is a favourite stop of locals and tourists, and a great

way to support the vibrant arts scene in the Shuswap. The market is open Tuesday to Saturday 9 to 4.

Culture can take many forms – it is a way of life especially when exploring the great outdoors of the Shuswap. Hiking and biking trails and breathtaking viewpoints can be found right in our backyard.

Whether you are out for a family friendly hike or are an experienced outdoor enthusiast, the extensive Shuswap trail system won’t disappoint. Visit majestic Margaret Falls or look over Blind Bay from the Balmoral Trail Viewpoint. Warm up your bike skills at the expertly designed John Evdokimoff Bike Park before hitting the trails in White Lake or for something lighter, visit Mt. Tuam Bike Park in the Cedar Heights area.

From the lush green forest surrounding our lake to the water itself – culture continues to be found on the waters, whether it’s in a canoe or kayak, on a SUP board or in a jet or pontoon boat.

The lake draws tourists from all over the province to enjoy its refreshing waters and over 1000 kms of shoreline. There are

many marinas in the South Shuswap that offer moorage, boat and board rentals, seadoo rentals, and boat gas. In the South Shuswap, these include Shuswap Marina, Bayside Marina & Grill, FINZ Resort and Little River Boat World. Grab the family, pack a picnic, and explore the great expanse of Shuswap Lake. Don’t forget our gem, Copper Island!

The Shuswap is home to several award winning wineries in BC. Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery and Sunnybrae Vineyards and Winery can be found in the South Shuswap. Stop by their tasting rooms and sample the delicious reds, whites, roses, or dessert wines. Breathtaking views of the vineyard and region await you at Recline Ridge, while views of Mt. Ida and the lake can be enjoyed at Sunnybrae. Your favourite wines can be purchased at both locations in their wine shops.

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es – Shuswap Lake Estates and Talking Rock (Quaaout Lodge).

Quaaout Lodge nestled on the banks of Little Shuswap Lake Road, welcomes you to engage in Indigenous activities and to take a closer look at the culture of the Secwepemc, those who have called the Shuswap home for over 10,000 years. Take a cultural tour at the lodge or register for one of their arts -based cultural activities such as rattle making or drum making.

Whether you’re hiking the trails, out on the links, enjoying the water, kicking back on a beach, enjoying local food and drink or immersing yourself in our rich Indigenous culture, you’re sure to experience the best of what the South Shuswap has to offer this summer.

Keep well and stay safe everyone!

Summer Surge Health Care at Sorrento Health Centre Health Centre Society Our population normally doubles in the summer but we don't know what will happen this year.

Nevertheless, we will have locum physicians on duty at the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre to provide care for visitors to our communities and for residents to drop-in (having called first). We experimented last year with walk-in clinics during July and August and the service was very well received.

The Health Centre, staffed with a Nurse Practitioner, is not able to provide care to those who drop by as she has 1,000 rostered patients.

To serve the Summer Surge in need of patient care we have two physicians scheduled to take Call-First Walk-ins from July 6 to August 20, 9 am to noon; 1 pm to 4. They will welcome visitors and residents of the North and South Shuswap but they must call first for an appointment because of the need for social distancing in the Clinic.

We are located at #1 -1250 TransCanada Highway above Munro's IDA Pharmacy with access from the rear laneway. For an appointment, the Centre can be reached at 250 803-5251.

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2020 Annual General Meeting Called for the Eagle Bay Community Association

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By Cathy Wolf land purchase, applications for The Eagle Bay Community charitable status, the use of the Association is inviting all Eagle Bay Community Hall, members to its Annual Gen- and Hall events. Paul Deeral Meeting (AGM) 2020 on menok, Director for Area C July 11 at 2:00 pm at the will be providing updates from Eagle Bay Hall. After much the Columbia Shuswap Rediscussion and gional District (CSRD) concern regarding and elections for Board AGM COVID-19, protoDirectors will be held.

July 11, 2020 2020 memberships to cols have been developed that will the Eagle Bay Commu2:00 pm require strict adEagle Bay Hall nity Association will be herence to health sold at the door. You and safety standmust hold a 2020 memards developed by bership in order to participate WorkSafeBC. Members have in the meeting. Individuals been asked to RSVP to inholding 2020 single memberfo@eaglebay.ca if they plan ships ($10.00) are entitled to to attend the AGM. No more one vote at the meetthan 50 members will be per- ing. Those with family memmitted to attend. Based on the berships ($20.00) allow for number of responses, the two resident family members, events may be moved outeach over the age of 18, and doors so that social distancing present at the meeting to guidelines can be followed. vote. Proxy voting is not perWe ask that folks remain at mitted. Memberships may be home if they are not feeling purchased at the Mercantile well. No refreshment will be Store in Eagle Bay. served. While washrooms will We hope you will find the be open, the meeting agenda is time to attend and join in very focused and should not shaping the future of the Assorequire more than 1 hour to an ciation and its work in the hour and a half to complete community. the meeting. All chairs and Good news on the Revitaliinside areas will be sanitized zation front, The Right of Way in preparation for the meeting. has been signed by the Eagle If the meeting is to be held Bay Community Association outdoors, we will be notifying and the CSRD with the hope participants and ask them to that demolition of the outdoor bring their own chairs and to area will begin this fall. More dress for the weather. information will be available The AGM will focus on at the AGM. Final designs for Revitalization, the proposed (Continued on page 25)

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the area continue to the be discussed and construction is being planned for the spring.

We also want to thank everyone for supporting the bottle recycling efforts of the Community Association. Through your support we are able to address ongoing costs, keeping the hall and grounds in good condition even through this difficult time.

In regards to summer activities at the Hall, information went out last month that Eagle Bay Day has been cancelled for this year. We are looking forward to working with each of the groups accessing the hall on a regular basis to ensure that health and safety protocols can be implemented for the fall. As the province is gradually moving forward with Phase 3 regarding COVID-19, we will be following their guidelines and practices.

Eagle Bay is a great place to live and visit. We hope residents have an enjoyable summer and stay safe.

Cedar Heights Community Association Where neighbours become friends

Submitted by Shaunne Letourneau Welcome to all our summer residents and visitors. While where and how we can interact is certainly different from years past, we are all making the adjustments needed to keep everyone safe.

If you are looking for a way to keep your family entertained, come and try out the Par 3 Golf Course at Cedar Heights.

Adults can play for just $5 and children 12 and under play free when accompanied by a paying adult. No need to book tee times as there is lots of room to keep

needed physical distancing. What’s different – you need to supply your own golf clubs and balls, as, due to COVID-19, we have no rental equipment. Lots of work has been done to improve the greens and course over the past two years. Come and check us out.

As everywhere, at Cedar Heights we are working on plans to be able to recommence our various program and events, while adhering to the regulations and guidance provided by Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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until trying to layout seating arrangements with this spacing. Certainly our goal is to safely provide opportunities to reconnect in person with our neighbors and friends.

We are hopeful, that with modifications, we will be able to resume some, but likely not all, activities. Watch this space for upcoming programs and events or check out our website www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Enjoy the summer and your time in the beautiful Shuswap.

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Sorrento Farmers’ Market Vendor Highlights - By Jerre Paquette Come for The Freshness, Stay For The Fun!!!

JL Chainsaw Carver

Gramma B’s Cozy Quilts & Crafts

By Tammy Roshinsky & Jerre Paquette You tend to visit the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on Saturdays to replenish your stock of fresh, local, farmer-grown food. Your attention is often diverted by the array of artisan crafts woven in among the healthy crops. And what might catch your eye first is not a tent, but a roped-off pickup truck belonging to Jerry Levesque.

Jerry is the calm, considerate, friendly man behind JL Chainsaw Carvings. Jerry has been creating chainsaw art for the last 21 years. This started after he was challenged by his father to learn to carve a bear.

Jerry’s love of wildlife, along with his drive to master any challenge, has kept him creating many different animals out of wood over the years. He was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days with Hope BC’s own carver, Pete Ryan.

When Jerry asked Pete to help him perfect his skills, Pete replied by telling him that he Jerry Levesque & recent already had what it took to be a carving great carver.

Photo: Jerre Paquette Every year on Canada Day, Jerry has been honoured to put on a speed carving show with Sorrento chainsaw carver, Sandy Mowers. Since Sandy’s passing, Jerry has continued with the tradition.

Jerry keeps his carvings affordable so that everyone can enjoy them. This is despite many people telling him regularly that he could charge so much more.

Jerry is also a family man. He has raised four children in beautiful Blind Bay and is now also blessed with five grandchildren, who are naturally drawn to his carved bears.

You can find Jerry at the Sorrento Farmer’s Market in the Sorrento Shoppers Plaza parking lot on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - noon or contact him at (250) 253-4003.

In the late ‘80s, Bernice Robinson decided to participate in the Salmon Arm Market Place as a new venture in her life, while her husband Joel was busy in the international long-haul trucking business. That decision seems to have served them both well. Some 35 years later, with Joel now retired, you can find them together in their Sorrento Farmers’ Market tent with quite a splendid array of home-made sewing and crafts.

She started in Salmon Arm with a market garden of Bernice & Joel Robinson several acres on which she grew both produce and flowers. Some 10 years later, she shut down the produce garden and started doing sewing and crafts. However, she couldn’t let her flowers go. She continued growing them to create beautiful bouquets for the eyes and noses of the Salmon Arm market. Her eyes light up as she recalls that time, those colours, and those scents.

Two years ago, the Robinsons re-focused again. They left the farm in Salmon Arm and moved to Notch Hill where Bernice now features her sewing, crafts, and quilts. She meets the needs and interests of everyone from babies to adults with her home-made array of receiving blankets, bibs, baby gift packs, hand crocheted dishcloths and towels, and even coasters that sport wine and country-patterned themes.

Bernice has noticed the slow start to the market this year, largely because of COVID-19, but is hopeful that the inprovince tourists and supportive residents will find their way to the market tents.

Meanwhile, Bernice, a self-proclaimed fair-weather hobbyist, can be found sewing on her deck overlooking the Notch Hill Valley while tending to her hobby.

Visit Bernice & Joel on Saturday Mornings at Sorrento Shoppers Plaza – 8 am to 12 Noon until October 10.

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By Judi Kembel We very happy to have received the green light to hold our famous pancake breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market. We will be there at the Sorrento Shopping Plaza in our usual position at the entrance on July 18th and August 15th from 8:00 am until 12 noon. We would love to see you there.

We are pleased to announce our three bursary recipients for 2020. Congratulations to graduates of Salmon Arm Secondary School Kaela Spencer, Mikaela Curdyk and Luke Matheson. Once we receive proof of admission to the post-secondary institute of their choice, we will present them with their cheques and take photos for a future edition of the Scoop.

As like other service organizations, the pandemic we are experiencing has hit the Sorrento Lions Club very hard. Our regular meetings have been cancelled and when necessary, as with our election of 2020-2021 officers, held via email. We are happy to say that our current executive will continue to serve for the upcoming year.

They are: President Jim Mead, 1st Vice-President Gary Pfeifer, 2nd VicePresident Bob Kreiger, 3rd Vice-President Alex Stewart,

Treasurer Brian Butcher, Secretary Leona Pryor, Directors Wayne Kembel, Patrick Wright, Peter Husieff, Tony Van Schyndel, Membership Chair Lorne Grigg, Past President Hans Schmidt and Club Administrator Judi Kembel.

We have been assisting residents by delivering groceries from the Lighthouse Market all while maintaining physical distance and will continue to do so as long as we are needed.

Since all of our fund raising projects have either been cancelled or suspended, we would appreciate any ideas our community may have so that we may still be active while maintaining social distancing.

You can send your ideas to sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento will resume in September. 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/ .

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Register Online for Red Cross Swim Lessons!

By Barbra Fairclough The North and South Shuswap Community Resources is hosting Red Cross swim lessons and you are invited to sign up. They are popular so do not delay.

Adjustments are being made to accommodate COVID regulations and below are some of the guidelines you should be aware for your planning.

• All preschool lessons will require a parent to enter the water at certain points during a lesson to eliminate contact between the instructor and participant. Parents need to arrive prepared to enter the water with their child.

• Please plan to arrive no more than 5 minutes before your lesson time and exit the swim lesson area as soon as your lesson is over.

• All participants must bring their own lifejacket and their own pool noodle.

NSSCR can only provide equipment that can be sanitized between uses.

• All lessons will follow rules to ensure physical distancing between participants and instructors.

• All participants are required to sanitize hands before beginning their lesson. (This will be done onsite).

• All swim times have been adjusted to ensure that physical distancing protocols are followed. Check new times posted on the website. Please check your confirmation email which go out 1 – 2 weeks before your class starts for your final class time. Adjustments are being made to ensure

Shuswap Better at Home “A little extra help for seniors to remain confidently in their own homes” COVID 19 RESPONSE SERVICES PROVIDED AT THIS TIME: • Grocery shopping & delivery • Pick up & deliver drugstore items & prescriptions • Support with meal program & foodbank delivery • Check In & friendly visit calls • Some laundry service & transportation may be approved Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully ve ed and trained for your security Central Intake 250-253-2749

Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply

that all kids can participate in swimming lessons.

• Some lessons are already full please note that Session 1 - July 6th-16th (Sunnybrae) and Session 4 - Aug 4thAug 13th (Blind Bay) Preschool to Level 6 classes are currently waitlisted.

The North and South Shuswap Community Resources is providing a network of programs and services to enhance the lives of children, youth and families living in the North and South Shuswap. All program information is available on their website. REGISTER for swim lessons at http://www.nsscr.ca

Wills & Estates Conveyancing * Family Law Chase office is open Thursdays by appointment only #4 - 834 Shuswap Ave

250-679-3180 www.cfselaw.ca info@cfselaw.ca

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Help the Columbia Shuswap Manage Invasive Blueweed in the Salmon Arm area CSISS Release transported by animals and watercourses.

Where in Salmon Arm is it found?

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is encourBlueweed is found in all areas of Salmon Arm. Land managing residents in the Salmon Arm area to join land managers agers are working towards preventing further spread of Bluein the region in a concerted effort to prevent the spread of the weed throughout the region and they need your help to achieve invasive plant Blueweed (latin name Echium vulgare).

What is Blueweed? this goal. Treatment of Blueweed Blueweed is a non-native plant will be taking place by land managthat was introduced from Europe, ers in 2020 at various locations most likely as an ornamental that throughout the Salmon Arm area. If has escaped from gardens. This biyou are interested in preventing the ennial forb invades pastures and spread of Blueweed and want to rangelands, reducing forage for livetreat an infestation on your properstock and other animals. It has vity, you can contact CSISS for inforbrant blue petals that are joined to mation and resources.

How are invasive plants, such as form a funnel-shaped flower with 5 blueweed, managed? lobes. The entire plant, including CSISS encourages utilizing an Inteleaves, is covered in stiff hairs that grated Pest Management approach are sharp to the touch. The swollen to invasive plant control, which base of the hairs gives the stem a combines mechanical (pulling, digblack speckled appearance and it has ging), chemical (herbicides) and a thick taproot that grows deep into biological control (competition the soil. Blueweed reproduces by seed, producing up to 2800 seeds/ Invasive Blueweed (latin name Echium vulgare) is a plant spe- and predation from other species). plant. The seeds can remain viable cies that Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is raising The specific control method or awareness about to encourage its treatment and prevent its for up to 10 years and are easily (Continued on page 31) spread in the Salmon Arm and Shuswap Region.

Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre SUMMER SURGE CALL-FIRST WALK-IN HEALTH CLINIC July 6 - August 20 Primary care available to all residents and visitors to the North and South Shuswap Locum Physicians on site 9 am – Noon / 1 – 4 pm The Sorrento Health Centre is located at #1-1250 TransCanada Hwy above Munro's IDA pharmacy, access from the rear laneway

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of in the household waste section NOT yard waste.

How to Report Invasive Species combination CSISS encourages you to report inof methods vasive species to the Province at: used at a site www.reportinvasives.ca or by conon a given tacting CSISS directly at inday, is deterfo@columbiashuswapinvasives.org mined in color by phone at 1-855-785-9333 laboration More about the Columbia Shuswith the land wap Invasive Species Society: manager/ The Columbia Shuswap Invasive owner and can be very dependent on the site as well as Species Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, manthe plant species. Some factors to conagement and reduction of invasive spesider include site-specific characteristics, weather conditions, plant biology, cies in the Columbia Shuswap Regional and priority level of the target invasive District. CSISS is thankful for the generous support of the Columbia Basin species. Contact CSISS to learn more Trust, the Columbia Shuswap Regional about how to control your invasive District, the Province of BC, and other plants by email at: regional partners. info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org To learn more about invasive species Did you know?

Invasive plant disposal is FREE at in the Columbia Shuswap region please visit: http:// landfills and transfer stations within the CSRD! Ensure your invasive plants www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org are sealed in clear bags to be disposed

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Dancing with the Shuswap Stars Postponed

By Tracy Hughes

in a facility alone. As a result in-home palliative care requests The popular Dancing with the Shuswap Stars event, which have skyrocketed, but this comes with additional stresses on fambenefits Shuswap Hospice Society, will not be going ahead this ilies and loved ones.

November due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

And for the bereaved, the pandemic has turned our usual With the uncertainties surrounding public gatherings, and a grieving rituals and comforts upside down, adding to the stress, very high likelihood that Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie loneliness and anguish of loss.

Henry’s restrictions on no more than 50 Shuswap Hospice Society Staff and people at a physically distanced event will volunteers are continuing their imnot change, our organizing committee has portant work in these challenging made the decision to postpone the event times, connecting with clients by until 2021.

Zoom video conference and by This decision was incredibly difficult phone. They have also been able to when we consider that this event is the reopen the One on One Grief and single biggest source of community fundBereavement program by appointraising for the Shuswap Hospice Society. It ment only. Anyone wanting these has been even more heart-wrenching beservices can call the Shuswap Hoscause the need for the Shuswap Hospice pice Resource Centre at 250-832Society’s compassionate end-of-life care 7099. and grief and bereavement programs has Clearly Shuswap Hospice’s services been heightened by the impacts of the are needed now, more than ever.

COVID-19 pandemic.

City Dance Instructor Simone Goerner dancing with EZ So we are asking those who have The process of palliative care and Rock Announcer Patrick Ryley at last year’s event. supported Shuswap Hospice to congrieving has been seriously altered by the sider taking the money you would pandemic. In-person visits to hospitals and care homes have been have spent on your Dancing with the Shuswap Stars ticket or on severely restricted, resulting in situations where people may die the stars you would have purchased to vote for your favourite dancer and make a direct donation to Shuswap Hospice.

This can be done very easily through their website, www.shuswaphospice.ca or call 250-832-7099.

And we will be back with our dancing shoes on in 2021.

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Summer in the Shuswap Commitment Hasn’t Changed

South Shuswap Health Services

#10 – 2417 Golf

Course Drive, Blind Bay

By Sandra Reutlinger "What day of the week is it?" she asked.

"Who knows? Who cares?" he replied with his usual smirk. "It's summer in the Shuswap!"

Oh that phrase: "Summer in the Shuswap" can mean so many things including bundles of memories and dreams yet to realize.

We get it.

Really we do.

This year is different in many ways, what with the new realities of living under the codes of COVID. What hasn't changed, is the commitment of Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre to support and promote opportunities for all ages to enjoy a healthy lifestyle by bringing healthcare closer to home.

Tuesday and Thursday Lab services offered 8:00am 12:00pm and Saturday Walk in Clinic 9:00-12:00, right at the Centre located at the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall.

We are looking to recruit a full time Doctor and if you'd like to put your name down on the list of those who are needing a regular family physician just give us a call.

The Centre has complied with all safety guidelines and

sanitation procedures to ensure we are keeping everyone safe when they make a visit to the centre. Foot Care is being offered again, immunizations and friendly check ins too. Simply call 250-675 -3661.

While we work hard behind the scenes to fundraise, recruit more health services and expand our programming, we realize there is a lot going on up front in all of our day to day lives. Being intentional about our health and wellness starts with just that: being intentional, then getting educated and making some steps towards better living. We have a ton of resources to help you discover different services offered in the area.

Our biggest health tip for July? Be kind. Really. Start with being kind to yourself by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals and getting exercise. Make sure you are being kind and speaking kindly to your inner self; mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Then, be kind to others. Be kind to everyone, always.

Summer in the Shuswap should be sweet.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures Wild Rose Bay

By Jason Lutterman Time is free but it’s priceless and having a tendency to seek out new adventures on a constant basis can become pretty time consuming. Directions, gear and scheduling, combined with a career that eclipses the 40hour work week

by Thursday, doesn’t leave much down time.

I treat every day off like a vacation though last Sunday was more of an off day than a day off. The morning began like any early summer Shuswap morning, hoping it wasn’t raining. I got lucky, the sky was blue and the

forecast clear. I grabbed my gear and before long was at the boat launch.

Without anyone else there, I made good time getting in the water and was off to a great start.

The wind was moving over the lake and the water choppy, but it didn’t slow me down as I made my way over to drop in a line and troll along the sunny North Shore.

I have spent over 25 years on the Shuswap and boat etiquette was learned at an early age. I just happened to meet a fellow who was clearly new to enjoying the lake as he passed very close to me, and as he offered a friendly wave, he picked up my line in his prop. After spooling out 100 yards of line and taking one of my locally made lures with him, I clipped the line and he learned something new, untangling your prop is no fun.

The fishing was slow, so I decided to pull the boat out and head down to the river and try my luck. The water was incredibly high, though the fish seem to enjoy the cold temperature of the runoff and spend more time closer to the surface because of it. I could see fish jumping everywhere so I threw an excited cast their way. With a loud

click my anticipation of a trout in the smoker vanished as the rod snapped clean in half. I starred at my hands in disbelief and began to laugh, out loud alone on the riverbank. It was clear today wasn’t for me, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t going to end well.

I shot home, loaded up the dogs and took them to one of their favourite spots, Wild Rose Bay park. A beautiful trail located at the end of the pavement on Eagle Bay Rd. A quiet trek through a winding trail down to a rocky beach that hosts incredible sunsets. The perfect place to give the dogs the evening off.

The sun fell behind the mountain as the dogs swam and the Shuswap proved once again to me that I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I ended up where I needed to be.

Follow our wanderings on Facebook or Instagram, we have something special planned for next month. #findyourscoop

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Browse & Borrow Library Access Coming Soon ORL Media Release The Okanagan Regional Library [ORL] will soon begin reopening its branches with browse and borrow access.

During this time, patrons will be able to enter the library, browse our collection, use socially distanced computers and borrow materials unlike how the library functioned before COVID-19.

During the browse & borrow stage, meeting rooms, meeting spaces, study rooms, public seating, and other gathering areas in the library will be closed to the public.

The public will be encouraged to select materials quickly, check them out using our self-checkouts, and leave to allow others to enter. Okanagan Regional Library will also limit the number of patrons allowed in the library at once. Our online programming, including the ever-popular children's summer reading club which this year has gone virtual, will continue.

As Don Nettleton, CEO notes: "While our curbside delivery service which has been running since early June has proven to be very popular (over the first couple of weeks we checked in over 75,000 physical items and re-loaned almost 80,000 new ones), we know that the public is anxious to enter Library space once again, browse for their favourite materials, and use our computers to access the web and other needed online services. We ask that when the library opens for our phase 3 Browse and Borrow service that visitors follow the outlined process and rules so that everybody stays healthy and safe.."

Changing over to phase 3 Browse and Borrow service will happen gradually within our 30 branches throughout July, replacing the curbside services. The Okanogan regional library staff are looking forward to seeing you in your library again while maintaining safe social distances.

Exact dates of changeover and adjusted hours of operation will be posted over the next few weeks as details get finalized at orl.bc.ca

250-955-0660 for Appointments • Regular Locum Doctors • Manual Osteopathy • Lab - Blood Collection, ECGs: Wed & Fri - 8am to 12noon • Foot Care Nurse • Public Health/Baby Wellness Clinics: July 28, 10am - 3pm

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Elementary Virtual Talent Shows a Huge Hit

By Jo Anne Malpass Sorrento and North Shuswap Elementary Schools’ virtual talent shows were a huge hit with parents, staff and students.

Students from the two schools were invited to share their talents and send their videos to participate in a virtual talent show for each school. The project was designed to give students a fun opportunity to share and connect, while remaining socially distanced.

Jesse Marshall, music teacher at Sorrento and North Shuswap Elementary schools edited the clips into a video for each school.

The finished talent show videos were shared in June with school staff and families via a link to a secure Canadian server.

Sorrento Principal Jodi Garries said, “Some commented that this virtual method allowed them to re-

move any stage fright and just go for it!”

Jesse Marshall said "I am so happy with how our Sorrento Virtual Talent Show turned out! A total of 25 students shared their dancing, singing, and even magic tricks. It was heartwarming to watch the video as a staff, as we got to see a lot of our students that we hadn't seen for months.”

The North Shuswap Virtual Talent Show turned out really good as well, he said. “We received over 20 submissions of talents including dirt biking, singing, gymnastics, and more. In addition, our school staff recorded a silly dance video which was also included.”

“I know that we would love to explore ways to share the exciting things students are doing at our schools with the broader community in the future."

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COMMUNIT Y HALL INFORMATION Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events 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

Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. 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

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•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, checkin 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 29 SOUTH SHUSWAP •Annual General Meeting - Eagle Bay - July 11 2pm at Eagle Bay Hall. 50 members max. allowed.

Focus will be on Revitalization , the proposed Land purchase, applications for charitable status, the use of the Eagle Bay Community Hall, and Hall events. Please RSVP info@eaglebay.ca .

•Copper Island Health Centre - Mobile Lab Tues/Thurs 8am-Noon, Walk-In Clinic 9amNoon. For an appt: at 250-675-3661 or www.sshss.ca •Sorrento Health Centre - Call First/Walk In Clinic. Jul 6 to Aug 20. 250-803-5251. See ad on page. 30

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•BC Summer Reading Club - Explore our Uni-

verse. Families can register at https:// www.bcsec.ca. Track online and earn medals.

Lots of activities, crafts and games for kids to access. Sign up for FREE online SRC programs at https://www.orl.bc.ca. Prizes to be won.

•BUBBLE WONDERS live streaming show Thurs. July 16 at 6:30pm. Uplifting show using bubbles to inspire others to follow their dreams!

Register at https://buff.ly/30QOWMD •Preschool Registration - NSSCR is now taking registrations for preschool in Sorrento and N. Shuswap. Licensed child care facilities instructed by qualified Educators. Register at www.nsscr.ca SALMON ARM & AREA •CSRD Board Meeting - July 16, 9:30am at the CSRD office, 555 Harbourfront Dr NE •Meditation Ctr - Livestreamed classes available in your home: kmcfv.ca under Livestream.

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NORTH SHUSWAP •Summer Golf Camps - Talking Rock Golf Course.

July 6-9, 13-16, 27-30, Aug 3-6. Ages 7-11 and 1218. FMI 250-679-3098. See ad on page 21.

•Live Music at the Hub, 250-955-2002. Tuesdays 7th– Charles & John, 21st - Ryan Sawka. Thursdays - House Band, Stiff Whiskers Fridays - 3rd-Soul Patch, 10th– Suz’s & Johnny’s Blues Band, 17thShawna Palmer Trio, 24th– Dave Coalmine Band, 31st - Neon Brown.Saturdays - 4th, Tanner Dawson, 11th– Liz Blair, 18th - Jon & Daveton, 25th– Jon’s Trio FARMERS MARKETS •Sorrento Village Farmers Market - Saturdays 8am to noon. PANCAKE Breakfasts - July 18 & Aug 15, 8am to noon.

•Celista Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm, North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista.

•Chase Farm & Craft Market - Fridays, 10am to 2pm, next to Safety Mart Foods •Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays 9:30am to 1:30pm, behind The Hub. See ad on page 25.

Do you have an ON-LINE MEETING, WEBINAR, EVENT you would like to promote?

With webinars and group meetings being the new normal, the SCOOP would like to help local organizations who are planning a virtual meeting to get the word out. Email details to shuswapscoop@gmail.com Please keep it brief - no more than 50 words. * Name of event * Date/ me/pla orm (ie. zoom, gotomee ng, webex, messenger etc.) * Contact info DEADLINE to submit: Monday July 27 June SCOOP delivers Friday Aug 7

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Council for the South Shuswap Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, Karen Brown 250.515.3276 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca •Blind Bay Community Society • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, blindbayhall@gmail.com ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250-835 250-835-8696 -2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca •Carlin Country Market • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, 250-833-2094 WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Angela Inskip Coubrough, 250-833-5955 250-833-2094 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca • Chase Fish & Game Club FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; thebackacher@telus.net.

Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services • GT Dragon Boat Society (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 675-3661, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com. www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 HEALTH SERVICES • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, : • South Shuswap Health Services Society 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Sue McCrae - 250-675-3661 FIRE DEPARTMENTS http://sshss.ca/ • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief • Sorrento Health Centre – Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, 250-803-5251 EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Health Centre Society – • Sorrento Hall #1 Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • Lions Club - Email: sorren1164 Passchendale Road,

tolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204.

Vernon Moti office: 250-503-3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap - Leigh Schaffer 250-6754818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home - Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce -

Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue -

Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - sletennisclub@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) - saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca.

Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250253-3663 sorrentofoodbank.ca • Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, 778-231-8810 whitelakehall@cablelan.net • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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Dianne Etcheverry

WANTED

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR / HULL Cut ♦ Polish ♦ Wax ♦ Buff Cleaning & UV Vinyl Treatment Clean Dirt & Mildew from Canvas 250-320-0899

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

HELP WANTED Looking for in-home assistance for a senior. Some cooking and cleaning. Hours will vary. For details call Barb 250-215-9382

EXCELLENT RESULTS

Call now for Free Estimate Bryan 250-517-8172

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

(Shuswap Lions Manor)

• Siding • Soffits • Gutters

• Windows • Walkways

Moss Removal from Shingles Without Damage

Looks NEW Again!

FOR SALE

With 40 Antioxidants If there ever is a time for 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 $10 Call Clint 250-515-1959 or email clintm@live.ca

The family of Dianne Etcheverry, nee Comesotti, wishes to let neighbours and friends on the North and South Shuswap know that Dianne passed away unexpectedly in May 2020.

Dianne leaves behind her husband, Simeon of 39 years; her twin sister, Denise (Donn) Comba; her brother, Leo Comesotti; brother in law, Lou (Betty); loving extended family and dear friends.

Dianne cherished the many years she and Sim spent at their home in Magna Bay and will both be remembered for serving their community with a loyal, generous spirit.

The family hopes to have a memorial at a future date to honour Dianne.

JULY 2020

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