South Shuswap Scoop June 2022

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One concept is a 140 km loop trail from Cinnemousun Narrows to Tappen and Blind Bay, connecting to shorter loop trails to water and/or communities. (Map credit: Shuswap Trail Alliance)

By Jo Anne Malpass Community engagement on the South Shuswap Destination Trail Planning Project started at the end of May with a series of workshops and a well-attended open house, led by Shuswap Trail Alliance Senior Consultant Phil McIntyre-Paul.

The purpose of this initiative is to assess the feasibility and opportunities for growing the existing South Shuswap recreational trail system into an enhanced destination-tourism asset for the South Shuswap communities, says the planning project presentation.

Destination Trails are trails, trail systems, trail-based experiences, and associated infrastructure and amenities that connect to and compliment local communities,

culture, and environments but also welcome and attract visitors.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks engaged the Shuswap Trail Alliance to facilitate this planning initiative. It will build on the South Shuswap (CSRD Electoral Area C) Parks and Trails Master Plan, Shuswap Regional Trails Strategy, Shuswap Tourism Strategy, and Secwepemc planning to date.

The first steps include meetings to discuss concepts and enhancements, what should be considered, what are the management challenges and what amenities, infrastructure and services would be needed to connect trails to the community and improve trails experiences.

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Possibilities for a South Shuswap Destination Trail (continued from front page)

The desired outcome will be a Destination Trails Planning Framework to guide future trail initiatives in the area that includes an inventory of existing recreational access, recommendations for proposed trails, design parameters, projected costs, and potential for partnerships and implementation - a Framework of what is possible. A draft of this is expected in September.

An initial p hase of planning was completed in 2019 that included a review of destination trail trends, values, issues, and best practices, preliminary leadership consultations, field inventories, and an assessment of opportunities and challenges for improving both non-motorized and motorized recreational access management within Electoral Area C. Completion of Indigenous and community engagement was paused during the pandemic.

Important things considered in the final draft are what effect trail development like this will have on habitat, species, water, climate change pressure, Secwépemc First Nations values and interests, forestry, local tourism, local economy and social impacts on local communities.

Meetings with Secwépemc leadership indicated that future trail planning needs to

take into consideration sacred areas, including the location of traditional medicinal plants, with the primary goal to take care of the land.

This Plan will only be a framework.

Implementation of any of the aspects must be a collaborative, multi-partner driven approach, following the Shuswap Trail protocol, of working together in a spirit of respect, cooperation and stewardship.

Some of the items discussed at one of the workshops include a current limited amount of mountain biking opportunities and the possibility of connecting hiking trails with water access for canoes/ paddleboards. (With water on three sides, some are comparing South Shuswap to a peninsula). With more young people and families moving to the area, who are more motorized inclined, considerations to support recreational access management for Off Road Vehicles. On a practical level, concerns were raised about maintaining new infrastructure, given budget and manpower restraints.

The community is invited to provide feedback on a Trail Planning Community Questionnaire until June 17 at 4:00 pm. The questionnaire and more information can be found at CSRD connect. https://csrd.civilspace.io/en/

Canada Day in the South Shuswap

By Jo Anne Malpass Event plans are still being updated, but the South Shuswap Canada Day committee is working on a lot of fun family events for July 1st at Centennial Field in Blind Bay. Canada Day in the South Shuswap will kick off with the Sorrento Lions Club famous pancakes and sausages, by donation.

Opening ceremonies will be at noon, followed by a variety of cars

at the Show ‘n Shine, displays by local non-profits and vendors, entertainment by the Hillties, Jukebox, and the headliner, Donnie McDougall, best known for his time with the Guess Who. There will be no parade this year because of a lack of manpower but the committee is planning for fireworks, pending permit approval.

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The Director’s Scoop - News of Note from the CSRD Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810

Let’s Reduce Our Fire Risks by Getting FireSmart By far the single greatest risk to residents and properties in the Shuswap is the risk of wildfire. In 2021 we all saw the devastating effects of wildfires all over British Columbia and the western USA with hundreds of thousands of acres and thousands of homes going up in flames. The losses were in the billions of dollars. The fires were all around us in every direction and it’s clear that we were very very fortunate to have little damage done within our electoral area.

The scenes from Lytton serve as a stark reminder as to how fast the devastation can occur from rapidly spreading wildfires. The people in Lytton had to literally run from their homes as the fire spread and consumed that community within minutes. For weeks on end the dense smoke in the air made it difficult to breathe and certainly kept everyone in our community on edge as reports of new fires and rapidly expanding fires emerged every week over the summer. As we continue to experience the effects of climate change and prolonged drought, fire risks in British Columbia will continue to be very high for the foreseeable future especially in the Interior.

If you take a few minutes to drive around our community, no matter where you are in the South Shuswap you can readily observe substantial and beauti-

ful forests and vegetation. Imagine what would happen if a significant fire got out of control at the base of a heavily wooded hill in our area. How long would it take for our community to go up in flames? It’s a sobering thought isn’t it?

So, what can we do about it?

The key to reducing our fire risks isn’t bringing on more fire equipment or more fire fighters. The key to reducing our risks is to better manage and reduce the fuel loads around our properties to significantly reduce the transmission of fires from embers.

The pictures taken after fires in places like Fort MacMurray clearly showed that some homes survived while others close by were totally burned to the ground. Why did this happen? It often had to do with the fuel loads around each home. And this is where the FireSmart program comes in. FireSmart will outline for you the specific fire risks to your home and property and will provide you with a detailed prescription as to what you can do to reduce your risks. And best of all, it’s free of charge! In fact, residents who participate in the FireSmart program can also obtain a $500 grant to help cover the costs of making your home and property more resistant to fire damage. Imagine if a community or neighbourhood was to get together to re-

duce their collective fire risks and to pool their grant funding. They could obtain a FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program certification. The benefits of this program include: • Creation of defensible spaces around homes to prevent fires from advancing • Reducing the probability that wind-driven embers falling ahead of a wildfire will ignite a fire on or around your home • Improving your property value while reducing your risk of loss • Improving neighbourhood relationships with local fire staff • Encouraging more good neighbor to neighbour relationships • Offering you peace of mind in knowing that your home is prepared to survive fire If you would like to book a free FireSmart assessment of your home or vacant lot please go to the “FireSmart in the CSRD” page on the CSRD website to obtain a FireSmart Assessment Request Form. It’s listed under the “Services” tab. Alternatively you can phone 1-888248-2773 to book an appointment. You can also obtain more detailed information about the FireSmart program online using the links on the CSRD website.

Let’s all reduce our fire risks by being FireSmart!

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Potential Flood Risk

By Jo Anne Malpass Flood risk continues to increase through much of the province primarily due to delayed snowmelt caused by persistent cooler spring temperatures. This delay has led to the highest provincial snow pack levels for May 15th since 2012. The greatest risk for potential major flooding is if a prolonged heat event occurs in June, says the May 15 water supply bulletin from the BC River Forecast Centre.

On June 2, a high stream advisory was issued for the Salmon River. “Steady warming this week is leading to increasing snowmelt rates and river runoff. While low and mid elevation snowpack is now depleted, higher elevation areas (above ) have experienced a delayed melt this year, and significant snowpacks remain.”

The public is advised to stay clear of the fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high-streamflow period.

During times when there is a risk for potential flooding, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District makes sand and sandbags available in key locations throughout the area for property owners to access. In the South Shuswap, the usual locations are the fire halls. Updates about sand and

sandbag locations if they are needed, will be posted on the CSRD website and Facebook page.

Sandbagging is one of the most versatile flood fighting tools and is a simple, effective way to prevent or reduce flood water damage, when done correctly, says the CSRD Shuswap Emergency Program. “If your property is prone to flooding, please take the necessary measures to protect structures, equipment and materials before flooding is imminent.”

During excessive surface runoff, flooding or lake turnover also affects water systems sourced from the lake.

The Sorrento Water system was on a boil water alert from May 6 to 13. A high turbidity (cloudiness) level may impair the effectiveness of the water disinfection treatment system.

The CSRD Alertable app is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant communications, such as water advisories. The mobile app can be downloaded on Google Play or Apple App Store. It also allows users to access DriveBC and Environment Canada weather alerts.

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Two Proposed Cell Towers for South Shuswap

By Jo Anne Malpass Both TELUS and Rogers have proposals for new cell towers in the area.

TELUS is proposing to construct a 48.0-meter tall self-support tower on a vacant privately-owned lot to the north/ northeast of 2820 Balmoral Road, Blind Bay. All the equipment necessary to operate the proposed tower facility will reside within a compound located at the base of the tower. The subject property is 10.0 acres in size and is currently zoned RR1-Rural Residential.

A TELUS spokesperson said “In response to increasing demand from local residents, TELUS proposed a new cell tower along Balmoral Road in Blind Bay to dramatically enhance wireless service, making it faster and more reliable for our

customers. This new site is anticipated to be complete by 2023, and will meet the growing demand for connectivity throughout the community for years to come.”

As part of ongoing public consultation, the public was invited to a virtual meeting on May 6. “We look forward to keeping residents updated as we move forward with the proposal to bringing reliable wireless connectivity to our customers in Blind Bay.” The other tower is proposed for 4438 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay. Rogers is proposing an installation which consists of a lattice self-support tower wireless communications facility and fenced equipment compound. Once completed, the antenna system will mea-

sure 48.0 metres in height. The tower will have up to eight antennas located on it. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is responsible for the approval of these antenna systems and requires Rogers to consult with the nearby public and local municipality.

Rogers public consultation package says, “As part of the public notification process, it is expected that notices shall be mailed or delivered to all owners and tenants located within a radius of five times the tower height, measured from the perimeter of the supporting structure.”

“Rogers has determined that this area has unreliable high-speed internet and wireless services. As a result, the requirement for a new wireless antenna site in this area was acknowledged.

An in-depth survey of the surrounding area identified a potential site at this location. The proposed site was chosen to balance the communications needs of the community with the visual impact towers can have on the landscape.

The site was chosen because it is on a large, rural property that is well setback from neighbouring rural properties.

The tower will be situated amongst the trees that will partially screen the tower from view of neighbouring properties.

The tower is also located upslope from homes to ensure no take views will be impacted.”

Rogers is hosting a public meeting on June 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Comments close July 11, 2022.

Zoom access for June 15, 2022 meeting. Meeting ID: 863 3852 9078 | Dial-in: +1 647 374 4685 (Canada) Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86338529078

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Electoral Area C Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan

By Len Youden, CSRD FireSmart Coordinator In March of this year, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) announced funding had been secured to complete a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) for Electoral Area C. Through a Request for Proposal, a contractor has been awarded approval to work with the regional district to complete the plan by December 2022. Last month, BA Blackwell & Associates, a forestry consulting company, was selected to lead this process and the early-stage planning process is well underway.

CWRP’s involve a very thorough analysis of wildfire risk, behaviour and mitigation using a provincial template that has proven to be effective in creating wildfire resilient communities.

Resiliency remains at the heart of the analysis. What this means is we should expect wildfire as a natural part of our ecosystem. Ensuring communities are resilient to wildfire means less loss or destruction from a wildfire. This is no easy task in the CSRD and requires action from many stakeholders – including residents.

We are excited about this initiative and invite members of the public to provide input into key areas of wildfire risk in Electoral Area C. Forestry plotting and wildfire behavioural analysis will be done on Crown land in the area.

However, a significant percentage of the land in the electoral area is private property. This is where residents play a major role.

Creating a wildfire resilient community is a combination of managing Crown land and private property risk.

We know that vegetation and other combustible items on private property near homes is the highest risk from a structure ignition perspective. Residents can familiarize themselves with the FireSmart principles and be responsible for making their property and neighborhood resilient to wildfire.

All residents have access to the CSRD FireSmart resources and we en-

courage you to take full advantage.

Creating wildfire resilient properties and communities is a long-term process. The time horizon for a formal CWRP is generally five years. If each of us developed a five-year plan for our properties and neighborhoods, over the long term we will achieve our objective of no loss or damage to homes due to wildfire.

We encourage individual property owners, community associations, rec-

reation groups, businesses and strata councils to learn more about what you can do to reduce your personal exposure to wildfire. Visit https://www.csrd.bc.ca/ firesmart or email firesmart@csrd.bc.ca.

As the CWRP is developed, community meetings and open houses will be held to update the public on progress.

To provide specific input for the planning process please email firesmart@ csrd.bc.ca.

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Marshall Electric - Providing Project and Problem Solutions

By Sionna McTavish diagnosed an issue with the main breaker on the panel and Marshall Electric is quickly approaching their one-year shut it off. Several hours later, BC Hydro arrived to disconanniversary in business, serving Salmon Arm and communect power to the house. In the morning, Kristen picked up a nities in the Columbia-Shuswap region. Marshall Electric’s compatible panel in Vernon, and for the remainder of the day, motto is that no job is too small. They removed the faulty main panel and incan “provide a solution for any size of stalled the new one. electrical project or problem you may At this time of year when electrihave.” cians are in particularly high demand Kristen Marshall is the owner of and often committed to long term enthe company, and a Master Journeyman deavors, this example illustrates that Electrician. Marshall Electric is fulKristen can accommodate a variety of ly licensed, bonded, insured, and customer requests for electrical service equipped to respond to electrical emergiven the flexibility of his market niche. gencies as well as any other small to The example also highlights that Kristen mid-size residential work including does his personal best to help his cusbuilding maintenance, construction and tomers in any way he can. renovation projects.

Being the Owner/Operator of As an example, recently Kristen Marshall Electric and building great received an after-hours call one eveworking relationships with his clients is ning from a homeowner in Eagle Bay. something Kristen has “always wanted, There had been an unusual burning and it’s now materializing” he said. The smell coming from their main electripast year has been an exciting phase for cal panel that day and the breaker was his business, one of developing a solid warm to the touch. This was potentialfoundation for continued growth. ly a dangerous situation to leave over(continued to pg 9) night, so Kristen went to the home and Kristen Marshall ready to help

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outdoors, going hiking and fishing together. As well, Kristen and Jenae joined the Shuswap Dirt Riders this year, and have fun exploring the area with other dirt bike enthusiasts.

While reflecting on his first year in business, Kristen said that it has been a “great experience” and the Shuswap community has been Kristen and Jenae enjoy spending very welcoming – he time outdoors in the Shuswap and Jenae have been made to feel “right (continued from pg 8) at home.” Kristen is Kristen and his wife, also grateful for all of Jenae, made the decision to the support from Marshall relocate to the Shuswap from Electric customers – includPrince George, after visiting ing their referrals – that have his parents who had moved contributed to a successful to Eagle Bay and were build- year. ing a new home. Because Kristen specializes in of their construction projsmall projects that range ect, Kristen became aware from replacing outlets and of the plentiful opportunilighting fixtures, and installties available throughout the ing electrical connections for Shuswap for electricians. air conditioners and hot tubs, Thus, along with many oth- to upgrading electric panels er deciding factors such as and services. A full list of having family nearby again, electrical work that is offered and the warmer weather of

by Marshall Electric can be British Columbia’s Southern found on their website: marInterior, the couple decided shallelectric.ca. For all into settle in Canoe and start quiries or to request a quote, their business. contact Kristen directly at Not only is it a priority 250-253-3065. for Kristen to provide profesThe South Shuswap sional, quality workmanship Scoop would like to congratand personable service to his ulate Marshall Electric on customers, he also values the many accomplishments time spent with Jenae, who is that mark their first year in a nurse at the Shuswap Lake business. And, express our General Hospital, and their sincere appreciation for their Boxer, soon to have a new ongoing advertising support. playmate with the arrival of All the very best for another puppy! They enjoy being prosperous year.

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Honoured to be Living & Working on the Traditional, Ancestral & Unceded Lands of the Secwepemc People

By Corryn Grayston, Chamber President Reaching Out to Support Our Friends I would like to start out by saying how devastated we are about the recent fire at Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Golf. Thankfully, all of the cultural artifacts and display items at the Quaaout Resort were untouched by the fire. We were happy to hear from Kukpi7 James Tomma of the Little Shuswap Lake Band that the resort will rebuild. For now, as we head into nicer weather, golfers can enjoy their championship Talking Rock Golf Course.

The recent outpouring of support from our community has been wonderful and the Chamber is here to support them any way we can. In the words of the Secwepemc, ‘Knucwentwecw’ ... Helping One Another. Never could these words be more profound.

They will also be in our hearts as we celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21st to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. As we live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Secwepemc People, I encourage everyone to take the time, especially on this day, to reflect and to learn.

DO THE SHU has Launched!

With just three weeks until summer, we are so proud to have launched the DoTheShu website in collaboration with the Chase and North Shuswap Chambers.

It is a one stop economic development and tourism site showcasing the spectacular attractions, events and businesses that exist in the western gateway to the Shuswap. I really encourage you to check it out and share it with your friends and family. Visit: dotheshu.com Market By The Bay & Music In The Bay Kicks Off June 30!

Social Event at On June 30, we kick off our 2nd anShuswap Marina June 17 nual season of Market By the Bay! The Join us Friday, June 17 at Shuswap Marina for a fabulous After Hours Social response was overwhelming last year and & Networking Event. Chamber members it appears we are coming back with even are invited to come early at 4:00 pm that greater things ‘in store’.

We are so proud to see this commuday and then at 5:00 pm the community nity come together to offer such an iconwill join in! Grab dinner at one of the onsite food trucks and of course our friends ic event. The ten weeks of fabulous live at Tapped Events and Shuswap Cider Co music sponsored by the Arts Council for will be on site dispensing their craft beer the South Shuswap, are complimented by the Chamber’s market. As well, we hope & ciders!

Arts Council for the South Shuswap to see the return of the classic cars on the field each week. From the vast food truck and the Chamber will co-sponsor the Jordan Dick Electric Jazz Trio that night. offerings to the thirst quenching Tapped Events Beverage Garden offering craft Many thanks to our hosts Shuswap beer, cider & local wine, guests will be Marina for allowing us to share in their well fed and hydrated. And let’s not forget event. Hope to see you there! about the over 60 vendors in the market so you can shop until you drop!

Market by the Bay/Music in the Bay takes place each week on the waterNotice of Proposed Rogers Communication Inc. Telecommunications Facility front (Centennial Field at the corner of Description: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science and Centennial Drive and Blind Bay Road).

Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada, Rogers Communication Inc. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to claim a is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 48spot on the grass. The fun starts at 5:00 metre self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment in order to provide dependable wireless pm each week and runs to 8:30 pm. data and voice communication services to portions of Eagle Bay. Location: 4438 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay, BC V1B 3C6 (PID: 005-444-683) Coordinates: 50.928033° N, -119.242240° W You’re Invited to a Public Meeting Date: June 15th, 2022 | Time: 5:30-7:00pm Where: Online, Zoom Meeting ID: 863 3852 9078 | Dial-in: +1 647 374 4685 (Canada) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86338529078 For More Information: Contact Rogers Communications Inc. at: Tawny Verigin c/o Cypress Land Services Agents to Rogers Communications Inc. Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Tel: 1-855-301-1520 Email: publicconsultation@cypresslandservices.com The public is welcome to comment on the proposal by the end of the business day on July 11th, 2022, with respect to this matter.

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Nigel Collett, Captain Eagle Bay Fire Department had just two callouts in May which turned out to be false alarms. False alarms are simply part of the job but we do get the added practice of responding to the hall and turning out as a team, not knowing if we are responding to something more serious. A fire alarm going off could be an indication of a structure fire or simply a faulty sensor so we check out everything.

Many thanks to the community who supported us at our recent fund raiser at Blind Bay Village grocer. We were raising funds, which we pour back into the Eagle Bay Community, by selling t-shirts and asking for donations in a real firefighter’s smelly boot. I don’t have a final tally at this time other than I know it was a very successful weekend of fundraising and we are humbled by the generosity of people especially since the cost of living seems to be on a steep upward trend. T-Shirts are still available in-store for $25 and will be throughout the summer (by the deli counter!) while stocks last, all proceeds go to the Eagle Bay Fire Association.

We had mixed emotions on the May long-weekend Sunday as word filtered through of the fire at Quaaout Lodge and our thoughts go out to all those affected and to our brothers and sisters who stepped up as volunteer firefighters to do what they could. It reinforces for us how important our training and practices are because although we are not called upon every day, we need to be ready for when we are needed.

As well as raising funds we were also asking if anyone of any age was interested in volunteering for the Eagle Bay Fire Department. We are always looking for more new members and we would love you to come and give us a try. All training is provided, and members are paid on-call.

Want to find out more, then give Alan Rendell a call at 250517-0429 and he will try and answer any questions you may have and can arrange for you to come and have a look around the Fire Hall.

Three Eagle Bay firefighters joined personnel from three other fire departments to conduct an exercise at Anglemont Marina earlier this month to learn how to fight a boat fire in a Marina. All CSRD fire departments are re(continued on pg 13)

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quired to be able to tackle any fire that is attached to shore, the fear being that these could also rapidly develop on shore although we don’t have the capability to fight a fire on the water. It was interesting to hear several folks wondering what was going on at the Marina as we had covered a pontoon boat with tarps, smoked it out and were sending firefighters in fully geared up with charged hose lines to search for patients! Many thanks to Angela and Kris at Anglemont Marina, the lunch they put on was also very good and we highly recommend checking it out.

We held our weekly practise at Wild Rose Marina last Tuesday evening – apparently it was during a hockey game which explains why we saw barely a soul, and was doubly important as we compiled a pre-incident plan. What that means is we determined the equipment we would require to fight a fire in their Marina, let’s just say it turned out to be a lot of hose! That information is captured online and available to a responding team on the engine iPad as they plan their strategy on the way to any incident. We really hope we never have to use the information but it’s good to know we have it in case.

You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our “Eagle Bay Fire Department” Facebook page or on Instagram. You will also find more information about current burning regulations and the CSRD’s FireSmart initiatives.

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CSRD to Proceed with Establishment of Area G

By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board confirmed support at its May meeting to proceed with the establishment of a new Electoral Area G for Sorrento, Blind Bay, and Notch Hill.

The remainder of the current Area C 250.833.6680 launchltd@telus.net www.launchconstruction.com will remain Area C. The assent vote result on incorporation of Sorrento and Blind Bay indicated that the area remain unincorporated.

Mail Ballots – 13 yes, 91 no.

Advanced Voting –Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall - 50 yes, 690 no. Advanced Voting CSRD Office – 7 yes, 37 no. General Voting Sorrento Memorial Hall – 53 yes, 418 no.

General Voting Blind Bay Memorial Hall – 149 yes, 791 no. Total – 272 yes, Wills & Estates 2027 no.

Conveyancing * Family Law A letter from Minister of Municipal Affairs Nathan Cullen to the CSRD Chase office is open Thursdays said, “I am writing in response to the by appointment only results of the April 30, 2022, vote on #4 - 834 Shuswap Ave incorporation of Sorrento and Blind 250-679-3180 Bay that was conducted in a portion of Electoral Area ‘C’. The vote decisively www.cfselaw.ca indicated local preference for the cominfo@cfs elaw.ca munities of Sorrento and Blind Bay to remain unincorporated. I was encouraged to see the strong voter participation Like & FOLLOW us for this impactful decision.

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CSRD COVID-19 Update – A report from Kerri Wirth, Human Resources Advisor said the CSRD has amended its safety requirements. Masks are no longer required and restrictions on all in-person meeting attendance and capacity limits have been lifted for Board, Committee, and non-essential meetings, including Electoral Area advisory committees. At this time, Policy 84 Proof of Vaccination will remain in place. Area D Director Rene Talbot and Area F Director Jay Simpson said some of the local fire fighters would like to go back to the Fire departments. With fire

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Grants in aid - in Area C were $400 SAS Dry Grad 2022 (celebration event), $1,855 Sorrento-Lakeview 4H Club (small tools) and $8,000 The Adams River Salmon Society (Salute to the Sockeye Festival).

Annual Report Printing – The CSRD will print 100 copies of the 2021 annual report at a total cost of $1615.04.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors The Board endorsed Director Rhona Martin to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors or if not elected, to be on a committee from June 2022 to June 2023 and assume all costs associated with Director Martin attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

Travel costs are covered by the Union of BC Municipalities, however, the CSRD is responsible for paying the per diem.

Lakes Zoning Amendment Bylaw - 3700 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road, Sunnybrae – The Board adopted the bylaw to rezone the foreshore adjacent to the subject property from FR1 – Foreshore Residential to FG1 – Foreshore General to allow for a fixed dock and permanent walkway rather than only a floating dock and removable walkway.

Cedar Heights Water Service Area Bylaw Amendment - The Board approved three readings of a bylaw to allow the property owner of 2287, 2288 and 2304 Blind Bay Road to connect to the Cedar Heights Water System.

All costs associated with the connection have been agreed to and the public assent process has been successfully completed. A substantial portion of the property is being donated to the CSRD for park purposes. The CSRD has water infrastructure adjacent to these properties and has the capacity for expansion.

Development Variance Permit - 1343 Corriano Road, Sorrento. The property owner would like to build an accessory building which will exceed the maximum permitted height of 6.0 m. The Board approved issuance of the DVP to increase the maximum permitted height to 7.9 m.

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Boating Season and Long Weekends Salmon Arm RCMP As me move into spring and summer boating seasons and long weekends please do so safely. Locally we have drownings every year in our local lakes.

Don’t let a fun day on the lake end in tragedy.

If you are boating, in a small boat, please wear your PFDs at all times.

They are not just for children.

Adults need to wear them too. It does not take much for you to become incapacitated if a boat overturns or your fall out of a boat. A certified PFD may just save your life.

If your motor has a tethered engine stop switch, please securely attach it to your clothing. I have been told that there is nothing worse than to be in the middle of a lake with a PFD on only to watch your boat drive away by itself.

ALSO do the spring check to make sure you have all of your safety equipment aboard and that it works!

• Ensure you have a “Certified” PFD of the right size and type for all your passengers.

• Check that bailer, buoyant heaving line, sounding device and make sure the flashlight works!

• Also check the fire extinguisher and flairs if you are required to have them on board and check the expiration date.

• Get new safety equipment if you need it, please.

• Have your registration aboard and your Pleasure Craft Operator’s card; we will be checking.

If you aren’t sure, check the Transport Canada Marine Safety site, it is a great resource.

If you are out on the water without the appropriate safety equipment you will be ordered to shore and may get a violation ticket.

Please Boat Sober! It is illegal to operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Criminal charges result from impaired boating, so leave the alcohol and drugs alone on the water.

Some advice from the Local RCMP: Check the weather conditions before you set out. If they change while on the water always have a safe place in mind to put in or anchor to get out of the weather rather than “taking a chance” to get where you are going. Or simply get off the water. Our lakes are deep and the winds can increase without notice creating dangerous conditions, be cautious.

Leave a trip plan with someone. Even if it is a short trip, text, call or E mail someone to let them know where you are going, preferably a relative if at all possible. Also let them know when you will be back and then let them know when you get back off the water.

Enjoy the Shuswap Shuswap Trail Alliance AGM (continuted from pg. 16)

The Project is moving into Phase 2, with an additional two main landmark and 6 small landmark sculptures and 17 trailhead posts. Whereas Phase 1 focused primarily around the Salmon Arm area, Phase 2 aims to focus on the Chase and Splatsin (Enderby) areas, with the guidance of an Elders committee from each area.

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By MP Mel Arnold North Okanagan-Shuswap The Trudeau government is closing the curtains on its legislative and fiscal agendas exactly when Canadians need accountability from Ottawa. Trudeau knows government should be transparent because he once promised not to pull the very tricks he has inflicted on Parliament and Canadians.

Trudeau declared in his 2015 election platform that he wouldn’t “resort to legislative tricks to avoid scrutiny” and likewise would not prorogue or suspend Parliament to “avoid difficult political circumstances.” Despite these promises, Trudeau suspended Parliament in 2020 as revelations of his government’s WE Charity scandal emerged, leaving Canadians to wonder about the “no prorogation” promise.

Then there is Trudeau’s 2015 promise not to use massive omnibus bills to prevent Parliament from properly reviewing and amending his proposals. The PM even promised to amend House of Commons rules to make sure no future government could introduce omnibus bills.

In 2018, the PM delivered the omnibus 556-page Budget Implementation Act (BIA) and quickly shuffled it through Parliament. Embedded in the bill were Criminal Code changes allowing companies accused of corruption to negotiate remediation agreements rather than face criminal prosecutions.

The following year, Trudeau’s underhanded changes to the Criminal Code were quickly front and centre as the SNCLavalin scandal came to light.

My Conservative colleagues and I have been pressing the Trudeau government for answers and accountability on the 2022 BIA bill since it was announced on April 7. In response, the Trudeau government has repeatedly imposed short timelines for examination, debate and amendments for the 440page omnibus bill. Scrutiny is essential to the budgetary process, but Trudeau is suppressing any such oversight.

Leaders of minority governments like Trudeau’s are usually careful with budgets and policies for fear of triggering a premature election. However, Trudeau’s secretly negotiated agreement with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh that assures the government will not be defeated by a vote in Parliament has emboldened Trudeau’s disrespect of Parliament.

Trudeau’s blatant disrespect of Parliament enabled by Singh motivates my Conservative colleagues and I to press harder for changes, answers and accountability for Canadians forced to pay for Trudeau and Singh’s follies.

For instance, the 2022 BIA proposes a new sur tax on purchases like watercraft that will predictably hurt Canadian workers, manufacturers and employers in the North Okanagan-Shuswap and across Canada by raising prices and pushing jobs and contracts out of Canada. Not only will the proposal tax sales, but it will also tax the sales tax on the purchase. Tax on tax.

The May 26 report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer concluded this surtax will cause $2.8 billion in lost sales over the next 5 years, a 15 per cent reduction, that will devastate Canada’s car manufacturing, boating, and aerospace sectors.

Whether it is tax on tax, ill-conceived job-killing policies that make life more expensive, or legislative proposals that unnecessarily sticks the government’s nose into your business or its hand into your wallet, my Conservative colleagues and I continue to fight for better and more-accountable government that Canadians deserve.

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Blind Bay Village Grocer wins Hall of Fame Award Media Release join our team,” commented Blind Bay Village Grocer received James Inglis. “Their wealth the Hall of Fame Award and Platinum of knowledge and experiAward at the Canadian Federation of ence is invaluable as we Independent Grocers (CFIG) Awards Gala continue to deliver on what on April 24, in Vancouver BC. our customers have come to This award recognizes a store that love about this staple in our has demonstrated consistent excellence. A community.” store must win at least three gold awards Speaking of commuor one platinum achievement award and nity, Blind Bay Village two gold awards. Accepting the award on Grocer is always looking behalf of Blind Bay Village Grocer were for ways to give back. One Peggy Toole and Brenda Szlabon. of their sponsorships they Peggy is the current store managare most proud of is for er for Blind Bay Village Grocer. Brenda the Sorrento Elementary was the Assistant Manager at Blind Bay School breakfast program.

Village Grocer and is now the manager of For four years in a row, they have providtheir sister store, Lighthouse Foods. ed over 1,200 breakfasts!

Lighthouse Foods was acquired in Recently they donated $300 worth of October, 2021. The strategy behind the food and provided the rest at cost for the purchase was 39th Annual Mother’s Day Pancake to increase Breakfast at White Lake Fire Hall. savings from Funds raised by this major event are combined purreinvested into the community. chasing that In Sorrento, they just donatcould in turn ed all the baseball uniforms for two be extended to teams at Sorrento Minor Baseball, their customthe Braves and the Royals. They ers, streamalso supportline back-ofed Shuswap fice resourcMarina’s es, and share Social on Sorrento Minor Baseball best practices.

May 30 and Braves T-shirts James Inglis, will be at donated by Blind Bay President, Market By Village Grocer oversees manThe Bay servagement activities and drives strategy ing ice cream with the ultimate goal of running two sep- during the sumarate but highly integrated grocery stores mer from June 30 to serve our community. to September 1, as “We were honoured and excited to well as on Canada have the incredible staff at the Lighthouse Day.

Managers Peggy Toole and Brenda Szlabon receive the Hall of Fame Award on behalf of Blind Bay Village Grocer from Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers President Tom Shurrie and Tony Chapman. CFIG Photo

There is always something exciting happening at both Blind Bay Village Grocer and Lighthouse Foods. Follow them on social media to stay on top of all current news and events.

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Each year there are new members to the group as some Artists leave and new ones join. This ensures that there is always something new and exciting to see. We have potters, jewellers, fibre and glass artists, quilters, and painters in every medium including oil, acrylic, alcohol inks, watercolours, and mixed medium.

This beautiful Shuswap area provides inspiration for our Artists and Artisans year-round. We are thrilled to have the Reedman Gallery space to show residents and visitors this year’s creations. Our members will be changing the displays regularly so there is always something new to see and enjoy.

We invite you to come to browse and visit with the Group members. A rewarding part of being a member of this group is meeting and conversing with our many visitors from around the world. Visitors from New Zealand, Australia, England, Scotland, Germany, Holland, Brazil, Japan and the United States to name a few enjoy discussing the art with our members. Ideas and experiences are shared as we all learn from one another.

The Gallery is opening this year on Thursday, July 7th and will be open every Thursday to Sunday until Sunday, August 21st. Hours are Thursdays 2pm to 7pm; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Blind Bay Memorial Hall is located at 2510 Blind Bay Road, right across from the Bayside Marina and the public beach in the heart of Blind Bay. The gallery is air conditioned for your comfort and there is ample parking available on our lot or you might just stop in after a pleasant stroll or bike ride along Blind Bay Road.

We look forward to seeing you.

Call Maureen (250-675-2844) for Art & Gift Show and Sale information.

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Blind Bay Cruisers Meet Twice a Month

By Sionna McTavish The Blind Bay Cruisers are an affiliate group of Shuswap Vintage Car Club members who began meeting 14 years ago.

At that time, Lou Toop, Founder and Coordinator for the Blind Bay Cruisers, saw there was an interest amongst fellow car enthusiasts in the immediate local area to come together on a more regular basis to go for a cruise and share their passion for collector cars.

Toop began organizing informal car meetings that in recent years, took place at the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall.

However, a steady increase in shopping traffic resulted in a very busy parking lot, which prompted members of the Blind Bay Cruisers to find a new location to ensure their cars were safe and secure.

Their search brought them to the Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course in Blind Bay. With “a lot of help” from management, said Toop, they have arranged for a designated area in the north parking lot, strictly for Blind Bay Cruiser collector cars. “Everyone at the first meet was very excited about the new digs!” exclaimed Toop, where 37 cars showed up.

This new venue is across from Duffer’s Den and affords access to a good restaurant, pub, and restroom facilities. The Blind Bay Cruisers meet every first and third Friday of the month, May to October, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There is flexibility within this time frame, for attendees to “come and go” whenever they like, some even stay beyond 8:00 pm, explained Toop.

Others, have spontaneously joined the Blind Bay Cruisers car meet while it was underway. Their car shows at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf course are visible from the TransCanada

Blind Bay Cruisers Lou Toop’s ‘57 Ford Fairlane 500 – two door hardtop. (photo contributed)

highway, and during the May 6th meeting, two car collectors from Vancouver spotted the gathering while travelling towards Salmon Arm, and stopped in to visit and became a part of the show!

The Blind Bay Cruisers welcome all collector car makes and models. Toop expressed that they like having a variety of different cars at the shows, and are hopeful that more collector car owners will be interested in joining the group.

Everyone in the community is invited to come and enjoy the cars on display and meet members of the Blind Bay Cruisers, who have plenty of interesting car stories to tell, said Toop.

For more information, please contact Lou Toop at: (250) 675-5091. Or, if you are at the Blind Bay Cruisers car show and see a red and white, 1957 Ford Fairlane 500, two Door hardtop, you’ll know Lou is nearby and will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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Shuswap Skating Club Hosts Skate Canada Competition

By Sionna McTavish While cherry blossoms crown the trees where Tamara and her husband farm in Pritchard, BC, her fundraising efforts and preparations for the Shuswap Skating Club season and 2023 Skate Canada Interclub competition remain in full bloom all year. A “very family oriented” organization where “everyone is there to help each other”, said De Jager, President and Founder. Her vision is to see involvement in the skating club grow not only in Chase, but throughout the greater Shuswap region, so as to become “one big skating family!”

De Jager identified the need for a skating club at the Chase Arena during the Covid-19 pandemic, when cohort mixing restrictions prevented her daughter from attending figure skating in Kamloops. De Jager found that options in the North and South Shuswap were limited to hockey, public, and outdoor skating – that is, if one already knew how to skate. Therefore, De Jager began consulting skating coaches in Kamloops about how to set up and run a skating club.

Planning ensued with helpful collaboration, as did the steps necessary for becoming a registered non-profit organization.

She submitted an application to become an official member of Skate Canada and received approval in June of 2021. This led to an excellent first season that saw many smiles, friendships forming, and children and families joining the Club from communities such as Sorrento and Turtle Valley.

Shuswap Skating Club Certified Head Coach, Megan Ryan, who coached in Kamloops for five years, and other volunteer coaches with support from assistants, implement “flagship” curriculum and programs with proven results from Skate Canada, the governing body of all sanctioned skating in the country. Three-time Olympic figure skating gold medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, competitive fig(continued on page 23)

Shuswap Skating Club is located at Art Holding Memorial Arena at 221 Shepherd Rd, Chase, BC (photo shared from Shuswap Skating Club)

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ure skater Patrick Chan who is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion, Olympic and World long track speed skater medalist Ivanie Blondie, and Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets, are among the millions of Canadians who have learned to skate through Skate Canada programs.

Most notably, the CanSkate entry program offers an opportunity to build strong foundations for figure skating, hockey, speed skating, and ringette at any age. Already a field hockey player, De Jager joined the CanSkate program last year to challenge herself and be supportive to the skaters in learning and participating, and now shares the joy of figure skating with her daughter who is passionate about the sport. Progress through the five levels in CanSkate is solely based on balance, control and agility, followed by the next stage of skill development – footwork techniques and an introduction to figure skating – that is delivered in Junior Skate (both on-ice and dry land training).

To “slice some ice” this fall, beginning in the first week of September, you can obtain further details about the Shuswap Skating Club and registration for the previously mentioned programs, and others available at: www. shuswapskatingclub.com. It’s also worth checking out the Club’s apparel featuring their fantastic new logo! Their Facebook page is a great way to stay current and updated, too.

There are exciting times ahead, as the Shuswap Skating Club has been selected to host the 2023 Skate Canada Interclub, a competition that typically draws approximately 200 participants – from youth to adult – competing in a wide range of categories. More information will be announced, as it becomes available.

Tamara De Jager and the Shuswap Skating Club would like to say a special thank you to all of their volunteers and for the tremendous support from the communities of the Shuswap and surrounding areas, who have contributed to the success of the recent bottle drives, the Plant Order and Penguin Meat Fundraisers.

Be a month of endless fun!

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June 2022

Nurse Practitioners & Year’s Highlights at AGM

By Celia Dyer We recently held our eighth AGM; it was lovely to welcome several guests and to have two excellent speakers discuss the role of Nurse Practitioners in these times of difficult access to primary care providers. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Here are the highlights of our year: At this time last year, NP Lyndsay Lazzarotto was replacing NP Theresa Walters who was on maternity leave. We learned in the summer that our application for a second, fulltime NP position was successful and in the fall, Lyndsay was the successful applicant for that position. We were thrilled to know she would be staying on at the Centre after Theresa’s return, as she had quickly become a highly regarded caregiver by her patients. The New Year brought the exciting news that both Lyndsay and Theresa are expecting! Lyndsay is currently on maternity leave and Theresa will begin her second maternity leave at the beginning of August. We are very happy to welcome NP Jennifer Balfour to the clinic on a part-time basis and we continue to work with Interior Health to secure full-time replacements for Lyndsay and Theresa while they are away.

In January, we welcomed MOA Shannon George to our office staff. We are very appreciative of her professional and cheerful presence at the clinic.

Vanna King of Shuswap Soles continues to provide foot care at the clinic and her services are much appreciated.

In the fall we underwent a renovation that improved the soundproofing in all areas of the clinic. It was an extensive project that meant closing the clinic for three weeks. Partial financial support for this project came from our landlord, Colin Munro, and from the Shuswap Community Foundation through a grant from the Marian and Ralph Segreto Endowment Fund and the Karen Angove Endowment Fund.

Both of these Community Foundation funds recognize the importance of grassroots efforts in small communities and we are proud to be associated with these donors. They represent the best of local community involvement and commitment.

Our community outreach this year will involve participation in the Shuswap Community Foundation’s Gathering of Gratitude on June 4 at the Peace Park near the wharf in

Salmon Arm. We will also be a part of the July 1st celebrations at Centennial Field. Please come and join us!

Our speakers at the AGM were Julia Walker who is the Interior Lead Nurse Practitioner for NNPBC (Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC) and Sydney Richardson-Carr, also an NP, who is the Interior Council Member for NNPBC. They gave an overview of the role of NPs in this era of too few primary care providers in BC. Currently, 20% of British Columbians are without a medical provider. Negative consequences for our health and healthcare system of not having a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner include late detection of disease, health issues not being addressed and increased strain on our hospital emergency rooms.

We are healthier when we have a family physician or Nurse Practitioner to take care of our medical needs.

Nurse Practitioners are increasingly bridging the gap in the doctor shortage in BC. NPs are RNs with years of experience and a Master’s level of medical training. They can assess, diagnose, treat, refer to specialists, prescribe, order lab tests, imaging tests, do biopsies, casting and sutures. Essentially what they don’t do is surgery and deliver babies, although they do provide pre and postnatal care to their patients.

In 2005, there were 40 NPs in BC and now there are over 800. As Julia Walker said: “They are poised as a viable provider choice; improving access to patient care.”

NP’s have their own patients and provide care across the lifespan. They do not work in a fee for service model and this allows for a more patient-centred approach to their care.

Sydney Richardson-Carr shared that: “Research shows us that NPs are providing well-rounded, independent and holistic care for patients throughout their lives”.

Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the province’s vision for transforming primary care. Universities are adding seats to their NP programs and Thompson Rivers University is starting a new NP program in 2022.

We are grateful to Julia and Sydney for sharing their knowledge and reminding us how fortunate we are to have two outstanding NP’s in our community.

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Horgan Should Prioritize People Over a Billion-Dollar Museum

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap A couple of weeks ago, John Horgan and his NDP government announced their long-awaited plan for the Royal BC Museum. British Columbians were shocked and bewildered to discover that their solution was a full shut-down of the museum to tear it down and build an entirely new one that won’t be open until 2030. Perhaps the most shocking part of the announcement was the price tag — a whopping $789 million dollars.

British Columbians have every right to fear that the final price tag could creep north of a billion dollars, especially with the NDP’s record of mismanagement of major public projects. The cost of the museum’s collections and research building that was originally slated to cost $177 million dollars last year has already grown to a whopping $224 million, a 27 per cent increase.

As an institution responsible for protecting and shar-

ing our province’s culture and history — especially B.C.’s many diverse Indigenous communities — there are vital changes that need to take place within the museum.

But when British Columbians are facing an ongoing doctor shortage and healthcare crisis, all while the cost to own a home, fill up our cars, buy groceries and other necessities continues to skyrocket, there are better ways the government could have allocated this incredible sum of money.

The NDP’s choice to prioritize a pricey rebuild of the museum shows how out of touch John Horgan and his government are with the everyday issues British Columbians are facing. Government should rethink this project, find a more cost-effective solution to the museum, and instead put this billion dollars toward hiring doctors, providing fuel relief, protecting our farmers and communities from future climate disasters, and giving our communities the help they need today.

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By Sandra Reutlinger “Hey Frank, why do golfers always pack an extra pair of pants along in their cart?”

Clara was full of one-liners and Frank had heard this one before, but he played along.

“It’s in case they get a hole in one” she quipped.

Before Frank could get out his groan, she carried on, “be‘fore’ I ‘fore’-get, would you like a spot of ‘tee’? Also, no ifs ands or ‘putts’, we are signing up for the Golf Tournament funraiser put on by the Blind Bay Bunch for the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre”.

Clara went on to explain that June 26th was the Golf Tournament Day and Shuswap Lake Golf Course was where they’d play.

Here are the details Frank needed to know: Shot Gun start at 3:00pm, team scramble format with dinner and an auction to follow.

Registration deadline is June 12 with forms available at the Pro Shop, the Centre or by emailing: blindbaybunch@gmail.com Entry fees: members $50, non members $80 and includes 9 holes of golf, cart, prizes, dinner and lots of fun.

“Doesn’t this sound ‘tee’-rific?!” Clara asked.

“You ‘drive’ me crazy” Frank ‘shot’ back, “don’t ruin this beautiful friend‘chip’ we got going”.

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The Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre is very appreciative for the Blind Bay Bunch and their work to put on the Golf Tournament Funraising event.

Something near and dear to our hearts is….blood pressure. Literally. Did you know that our local Community Care Paramedic is at the Centre at least once a month and she can take your blood pressure, help out with chronic illness education, medication compliance and so much more.

We are also celebrating 5 years of mobile Lab Services at the Centre provided by Life Labs. At this point, we are open for lab services including blood work, samples and ECGs every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 8-12. We are celebrating the work and dedication of our volunteers who man the centre, book appointments and so much more week after week. Our volunteers also help with Foot Care appointments, Seniors resources, information and training sessions and other things. The Indoor Walking Program has wrapped up for the summer months but will hopefully be going again in the fall.

If you would like more information on how you can volunteer, sit on the board or help in other ways, contact us at sshss@gmail.com

June 2022

Sorrento Centre

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Celebrating Indigenous Ways of knowing

By Vibeke Vaerum, Ph.D., Program Manager University professor in linguistics and indigenous studies, Dr. Sorrento Centre is situated on 24 acres of unceded terri- Marianne Ignace, will define Secwepemc law and speak on tory of the Secwépemc peoples. For thousands of years, the the connection between Language and Land. Later, Adams Secwépemc First Nation stewarded this land, caring for it Lake Indian Band members will lead drumming and singing from generation to generation. As we celebrate Canada Day, on lake front land. We will wind down the day in community we acknowledge that the impacts of colonization are real and with traditional storytelling by a Secwépemc elder. This day ongoing. Our organization wants to event is free but requires registratake a small role in the work of detion. Meals and accommodations colonization in being in a relationmay be purchased with advance regship with local bands and supporting istration. the wisdom of indigenous ways of Our mission statement as being knowing. a place of transformation, healing Creative collaborations to honand belonging means that our work or the land and its original stewinvolves deepening our relationship ards are underway with our indigwith the land and our indigenous enous neighbors. Following the neighbours. While Sorrento Centre’s legacy of Neskonlith elder, Dr. programming is diverse throughMary Thomas, we recently walked the land of the Centre with out the year, indigenous ways of knowing and nature-based Bonnie Thomas and Valerie of Switzmalph Cultural Society to learning threads continue. As part of our week-long, all incluchoose locations for plant signposts. Signs in Secwepemc and sive summer experience, we are pleased to offer storytelling English will soon introduce plants, shrubs, and trees to our with Déné, Meredith Rusk. We are also offering a week-long visitors. We experienced a sense of wonder as edible plants ‘Opening our Hearts to Reconciliation’ course especially were identified (Thimbleberry, Oregon grape) and wild flow- geared to helping the Anglican church develop a new relationers, including a deep burgundy wild ginger with an orchid-like ship between indigenous and settler people. We hope you will appearance hidden underneath heart-shaped leaves on the for- join us this Canada Day in being transformed by local nature est floor. and rich indigenous culture.

Our waterfront on Shuswap Lake is home to many birds “In the stillness, I am the trees alive with singing. I am and offers pristine views off the beach. Resident eagles and os- the sky everywhere at once. I am… the wind bearing stories preys live alongside the loons and swans – so much bird life in across geographies and generations. I am the light everywhere addition to the many families that enjoy the beach during our descending. I am my heart evoking drum song. I am my spirsummer programming. This fall we are bringing indigenous it rising. In the smell of these sacred medicines burning, I am language and culture to the waterfront as well. In October, we my prayers and my meditation, and I am time captured fully in are honored to collaborate with the Shuswap Nation Tribal this NOW. I am a traveler on a sacred journey through this one Council and Victoria Multifaith Society on a Mindfulness shining day.” Richard Wagamese and Indigenous Law event. You are warmly invited to join a Visit www.sorrentocentre.ca for more information. full day, October 22, of community building, adult education, and cultural celebration! In the morning, Order-of-Canada recipient, Dual Law program co-founder, and Anishinaabe, Dedicated to Quality & Excellence Dr. John Borrows, will facilitate conversations on Indigenous Law and apply living principles outdoors with colleagues and University of Victoria law students. In the afternoon, Simon Fraser

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By Jacquie Middlekoop Music in the Bay 2022 Music in the Bay is a weekly music series that runs every Thursday, June 30 to September 1. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, head to Centennial Field in Blind Bay, and feel the warmth of our community as you take in some live music!

This community event is so much more than fantastic musical talent - there is a robust outdoor market that takes place on the field as well from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. You can expect to see wares from local artists, artisans, crafters, wineries, cideries, deli’s, jewellery makers, clothiers, wood workers and more. Hungry? Visit one of over a dozen food trucks on the field serving up snacks, meals, drinks, treats, and feasts for the whole family. The Tapped Events Beer Garden is open to those 19+ serving your favourite brews, ciders, and wines all evening.

Check out the Music in the Bay 2022 Line Up! June 30 - Donnie McDougall July 7 - Kym Gouchie, then Mozi Bones July 14 - Russell DeCarle Trio July 21 - Colleen Brown July 28 - Marin Patenaude August 4 - Dirt Road Opera August 11 - Jennie Thai August 18 - Holly Hyatt Band August 25 – Kenny Blues Boss Wayne September 1 – The News

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Shuswap Culture Area Events and Happenings Check out these area events happening in your community this month!

Father’s Day Car Show - Notch Hill Hall, June 19 at 10:00am to 2:00pm. Celebrate Dad at the Notch Hill Father’s Day Car Show. BBQ – Hamburger and Pop $10, Slice of Pie $5.

Kobo Town Live - Song Sparrow Hall, June 24 at 8:00 pm.

JUNO Award winning group brings their distinct calypso-inspired sound to Salmon Arm after delighting audiences from Port-of-Spain to Paris and from Montreal to Malaysia. Tickets can be purchase online at acousticavenue.tickit.ca Hybrids and Hijinks Golf Tournament and Dinner Shuswap Lake Golf Course June 26 at 3:00 pm. Join us for a fun afternoon of golfing followed by dinner. Thank you to the Blind Bay Bunch for organizing this event to support the Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre. Registration Forms are available at the Shuswap Lake Golf Course Pro Shop and Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre.

FACES Dance Music & Art Wraps Up for the Year Dance and music students of FACES had the great pleasure of sharing their talents on stage for parents, family and friends at the FACES End of the Year Showcase last month. Thank you to all our students, parents, teachers, and volunteers who made this show possible. Registration for fine arts programming will open over the Summer. We are excitedly working on new program offerings starting in the Fall…. Stay tuned!

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Sorrento Memorial Hall

By Corryn Grayston Just as the weather continues to warm and we see all the beautiful flowers begin to bloom on trees and in gardens, the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association Board have been continuing to develop our ideas and initial plans to bring revitalization to our Hall. The Hall celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021 and we want to make sure it is a sustainable and a desirable venue for events and programming for the next 75 years.

As mentioned in our last article, the Board received a generous grant from Columbia Shuswap Regional District to retain an architect to work with us as we build the foundation and action plan. A critical component of this action plan will be community engagement events and online platforms to allow community members to provide their ideas on what they would like our Hall to offer, by way of venue opportunities and programming. We also believe it’s important to ensure the history of the Sorrento Memorial Hall and our community is celebrated and honoured within this revitalization. Stay tuned for details on when and how you can share your suggestions and feedback.

Our Annual General Meeting was held on May 30 at the Hall. At the time of publication, we will have the 2022/2023 Board secured and they will undoubtedly be continuing to build upon all

the work done to date for our Hall revitalization project.

We look forward to announcing the new Board and AGM details in our July article for the South Shuswap Scoop.

The Hall would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Shuswap Community Church who have been hosting their Sunday services at the Sorrento Memorial Hall for many years. Services are held on Sundays at 10:00 am and you can learn more about their services, sermons and resources by visiting their website https://www.aplacetobelong.ca.

We are also very pleased to announce that High Country Pottery will return to host their extremely successful pottery sale at our Hall next month. This popular event takes place on Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. Go to their website https://highcountrypotterysale.com to see some of the gorgeous items that will be available.

We invite any and all community members to become a member of the Sorrento Community Hall Association. Individual Membership is $10.00 per annum; Family Membership is $20.00 per annum and Business Membership is $25 per annum. Until our website is up and running you can email sorrentomemorialhall@gmail.com for membership applications and additional details.

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Carlin Hall Community Association

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By Jane Stephenson Jane Stephenson, Randy Baytaluke, and Don An ‘on again, off again’ theme at Carlin Hall this past two Cavers. years has led to thinking outside the box and some constructive Lastly, for those of you who are new resichanges. Virtual coffeehouses, online ticket sales, zoom meet- dents to the area, WELCOME to the Shuswap! ings, and zoom jams are but a few of the ways Carlin’s dedYou’ve arrived at the most opportune time. icated Board of Directors managed to keep people engaged.

Summer months often give people the freedom to explore and Kudos, kudos, and more kudos to everyone who continued to learn about their new community. There is much to see, do, make things hapand engage pen. Your coopin during this eration, kindness, time. You and willingness can find out to step up when what’s hapit wasn’t always pening during easy to do so is the summer commendable. months and A huge round also give some of applause to thought to acCarlin’s memtivities which bership, audience will start up in members, musithe fall. cians, volunteers, One of and the Board. the ways you Carlin Hall’s can familCarlin Hall Cleanup volunteers (L-R) Stu McIver, Shirley McIver, Deb Foster.

June coffeehouse/ iarize your(photo credit: Larry & Jane Stephenson) food bank fundraiser, as selves with Carlin Hall well as the Scott Cook is to look for the Carlin concert, were fine ways in which to send everyone on a little Hall Community Association banner/table at Music in the Bay summer hiatus. at Centennial Field during July and August. You can find out The AGM was held on May 29 in conjunction with a about annual memberships, current programs, rental opporSpring Clean Up, BBQ, and Jam. While it’s been very cool tunities, and it would be a great time to have a conversation outside this Spring, Mother Nature offered us a beautiful day. about what you would like to see happening. Mostly, though, Very special thanks to the following members for volunteering we’d enjoy the opportunity to welcome you to the Shuswap in their time to come and help out: Stu McIver, Shirley McIver, person! You’ll love it here!

Debbie Foster, Larry Jewell, Diane Jewell, Larry Stephenson, Until next time, take care and be good to one another.

2022 Red Cross Swimming Lessons NSSRC Swimming is a necessary skill for families living in (or visiting) lake communities in the summer months.

Swimming lessons in the lake are designed to help children to feel competent and comfortable in the lake waters.

North & South Shuswap Community Resources has Red Cross Swimming Lessons throughout the summer at different locations.

Lessons typically run Monday - Thursday of each week (except Holidays). 8 lessons per session. Lessons are for a variety of levels, from pre-school to level 10.

Red Cross Swimming Lesson Schedule: • July 4-10- Advanced Training Bronze

Medallion, Bronze Cross & Water Safety Training youth 14 years & older.

Other levels: • Sunnybrae- July 11-21 Daytime; • Sunnybrae July 11-21 Evening; • Blind Bay July 25-Aug 5 Daytime; • Scotch Creek July 25- Aug 5 Evening; • Blind Bay August 8-18 Daytime; • Blind Bay August 8-18 Evening For more information about swimming levels and times, go to nsscr.ca

June 2022

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Stunning Lake Sunsets & Mountain view!

By Sandra Reutlinger So, the weather is getting nice finally and summer will be soon or already is, officially here depending on when you picked up your copy of The Scoop. Ya’ll are outside more and more which also means, typically, more injuries occur outside than inside. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you $499,000 garden, hike and explore in the great outdoors.

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Submitted by Cathy Wolf on behalf of the EBCA Steelewood Builders Inc. have been awarded the contract for our Park, by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and the park is in sight. We understand that construction will begin June 15 with an end date of September 30 - but hopefully even sooner.

What a relief to see it all come together so that plans and ideas can take shape for our Community Association.

The five-year journey to partner with the CSRD and to have a park for our community has had its setbacks and issues. We appreciate the community’s patience and their determination to carry forward the plan and to support our efforts. I was looking back two years ago in an article I wrote urging you to look for signs of construction as you drove by the hall.

Back then, many of us came to clean out the hall basement and prepare for the demolition work. The playground was taken apart, boards stripped from the sides of the rink, roofs dismantled, and gravel removed. Yikes - what a mess! So now we have reason to cheer and we will be looking as we drive by this time.

We are very encouraged as well by your support for upgrading the hall to meet with the new demands of the park. We are steadily moving toward our goal of raising funds to upgrade the kitchen and bathrooms. We are 1/3 of the way there. Events like the Hamsters’ Dinner Theatre, our live auction in July, the online 50/50 raffle, and our September Book and Bake Sale, will all contribute to the coffers. We have

had many in our community donate to the cause and we want them to know how grateful we are.

Directors are particularly appreciative of the Eagle Bay Church for stepping up to host a “Strawberry Social” on June 26 at the church with proceeds going to the Hall Project.

What a great show of community spirit and effort. We want to thank them in advance.

Spread the word that we will continue to move ahead. Next steps this fall will involve connecting with the community to determine what ongoing ideas or new interests can be supported through the Community Association. We know that with a new fitness area, sports courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and family gathering areas, there may be a need for equipment or a need for organizational support to take full advantage of how we work with the CSRD. Through a motion of the Eagle Bay Community Association membership last year, we will now be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am this year.

It is at this meeting that we ask members to review our work, approve budgets, vote for directors, ask questions and raise concerns. All members will receive an agenda two weeks prior to the meeting. Included with the agenda will be draft operational and capital budgets, the financial statements for 2021, minutes from the June 2021 meeting and any motions that are coming forward to the meeting. We hope you will be joining us.

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SMLDC Society says Thanks Decibel Coalition Release Shuswap Mara Lake Decibel coalition sends a hearty Thank You to those who recently participated in the Transport Canada public consultation survey on pleasure craft motor noise emissions.

The Decibel Coalition is happy to report that Option 5 - manufacturers, importers and operators must ensure their vessel’s motor noise emissions are within the decibel limit - received overwhelming support from nearly 700 people who commented. Hopefully this, together with sentiments expressed by organizations in their Submissions, will put Transport Canada on the right track to develop appropriate regulations.

Next step is to gain the support of federal MPs for the decibel limit legislation.

I know excessive boat motor noise is a major problem on our lakes. Your MP needs to be made aware of this, and that his/her constituents want decibel limit regs put in place.

An MP needs to receive at least 10 - and ideally 20+ letters - for an issue to get on their radar screen.

MP Mel Arnold, North Okanagan— Shuswap has received 22 but the second highest number of letters was to Alistair MacGregor, Cowichan--Malahat— Langford, who received four. To write your MP, asking them to support these regulatory changes, use these quick and easy instructions: Go to https://safequiet.ca/our-initiatives/decibel-coalition/email-your-member-of-parliament-today/ You will be taken to the Decibel Coalition “Email your MP…” web page.

Complete the form with your basic info.

You can edit the Message if you like.

Click on the “Send Email” box, and a letter to your MP and the Minister of Transport will be generated for you.

Numbers matter to politicians and the more they hear about this problem the faster it will get addressed. If you have a residence in the city, send a letter to that MP as well.

We’ve gotten this far with our combined efforts. Let’s make sure our BC MPs are acutely aware that excessive boat motor noise must be dealt with via decibel limit-based regulations.

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Notch Hill Natter

By Anna-Marie Eckhart Hello from the Natter..

Well, it has been a great start to the year for the Notch Hill Town Hall.

The AGM was held on April 25. Re-elected for the Executive Board for another year term is President AnnaMarie Eckhart, Treasure Lucille Mintz, Vice President vacant, Secretary vacant, & Board of Directors: Anita Walters, Patricia Power, Rayna Vanderhoek, Eleanor Gilifillan, Carol Mowers. Mentorship is available for the vacant Executive Board of Directors.

The Notch Hill Town Hall held a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast & Mini Market on May 8. This event had not been held at the hall for years, so it was brought back and very well received by the local community. A big Thankyou to Leanne from Leanne’s Greenhouse in Notch Hill for the donation of the beautiful hanging basket giveaway, and to Jackie Bland a solo Ukuleist from My Orange Kitchen, for the song and music that gave a wonder ambience to the dining Mothers, family & friends.

The required Interior Health paperwork has begun, making way for the drilling of the new well to commence at the hall. The hall has had to hire Tony Friesen from Interior Geoscience Inc to assist with the project along with Corley Drilling. The current well at the hall is original, and only 15 feet. The well is contaminated by the surrounding farms, and only used for flushing toilets. Currently bottled water is being used for drinking. Drilling is planned to start end of June. This Water Works Project would not have been possible without the support from the CSRD, so thankyou CSRD for keeping our Community Heritage Hall open for all to use and enjoy for many more years to come!

The Notch Hill Town Hall Entertainment Committee is please to be hosting again our Father’s Day BBQ Show’n Shine Cruise In, Sunday June 19, 10am to 2pm. Registered Car Clubs and enthusiasts from all-over the Shuswap & Okanagan will be Cruising in to enjoy the sights, sounds, and great comradery with a Fundraising BBQ Burger & Pop, Pie and two 50/ 50 draws. All money Fundraised will go to the Notch Hill School House Restoration & Revitalization Project. Space is restricted to 70 vehicles and is filling up fast, to register your ride, please email make and model to notchhilltownhall1910@ gmail.com Public parking on the road. Disability drop off available. Cruising The Okanagan Car Auto Group will also be there with a car culture booth set up. See you at the Show!

CASH VENUE. Our second event of June is the Notch Hill Heritage Community BBQ Celebration & School House Fundraising Kick Off Sunday June 26, 11am to 3pm.

Come take a relaxing stroll and a self guided tour of the Heritage buildings and park grounds, check out the displays and picture books of days gone by, and make a bid on the many Silent Auction items generously donated by local businesses. Fundraising hot dog BBQ, and musical busking entertainment by the Shukuleles. Come learn how and what we have planned for the 101-year-old Notch Hill School (continued on page 35)

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House Restoration and Revitalization. It’s going to be such an awesome family day with friends and neighbors, or as well a place to reflect on our local history and enjoy while you sit in the Train Viewing Platform. CASH VENUE. The Notch Hill Heritage Rentals will be setting up an informative booth at the Blind Bay Music & Market in the Bay starting Thursday evenings, June 30. We are back in businesses and now taking bookings for those looking to rent a intimate heritage venue for their Wedding, Family Reunions, Meetings, Clubs ect..

Next General Meeting for the Notch Hill Town Hall Association is Monday August 8 at 6:30pm. Open to the public.

Come check out what us NHTHA Volunteers do to keep the place going for our Community. Coffee & Cookies by donation. $10 yearly membership. Lots of possibilities for this hall, just waiting to be utilized. Best rental prices around.

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Tom and Carmen. Tom greeted me, but a little anxious, for one of their two stoves had failed to light up and Carmen was busy trying to get the day’s food prepared on a single stove. She was up to the task, but not liking it!

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Just as Tom and I sat down to talk, Tom noticed a Commercial Kitchen Appliances truck pulling out of the mall. He rushed up and out to stop it.

Coincidence. Fate. He talked them into looking at Carmen’s stove while I sat and watched and listened to the anxious flurry, appreciating the measure of calm and gratitude Tom managed to achieve for everyone. The specialists left, promising Tom he’d have his new thermostat in a few days—Tom needed it today, but so it was. Tom thanked them and sent them off with a gift box of Chinese food in gratitude for their helping him out. Carmen remained in the kitchen, cooking up what she could.

Tom rejoined me in the interview and walked me through his long journey to Blind Bay. He was born in Kwangtung, China, on the north shore of the South China Sea but in his early twenties migrated to Canada where, he felt, opportunities for a good and varied life were more likely.

He stayed in Vancouver for some 43 years, opening his own Corner Store that he operated for some 15 years.

He was joined in his next venture by Carmen, who had been introduced to him by his friends, in part because she, too, had been born in Kwangtung—and they felt, perhaps, there was a natural match to be realized. It seems they were right, for the two of them opened a successful Chinese Restaurant featuring Carmen’s cooking skills and Tom’s administrative and customer experience.

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period of time, but in 2019, they became restless and aware of the sale of a Chinese Restaurant in Blind Bay. A change of scenery appealed to them.

Covid and YouTube have since impacted their lives, for the better I suspect.

While covid put a stop to the benefits of in-house dining, their take-out business has exploded.

However, that has come with a double-edged blessing: customers lined up to wait for their orders while Carmen was in the kitchen cutting, stirring, dipping, lift-

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ing, sorting, packaging. Some customers became a little annoyed and impatient, but one became strident, angry, threatening, and vulgar. Tom was the object of his angst.

But Tom remained calm and poised, apologetic, and understanding. Another, more patient customer was videotaping the event; the video showed Tom was in control, working successfully to get the irate customer his order. The result of all this, according to Kathy Michaels of the Vernon News, was that Tom became a Facebook star (thanks to Amanda Toms,

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the iPhone videographer): “The video has been seen thousands of times and even gained the attention of American tabloid publication TMZ.” And all Tom had to say, according to Kathy Michaels of Vernon News, was “Sometimes somebody (is) waiting for a long time.”

On Facebook, an American viewer proclaimed, “If people are losing it in Canada, we’re in big trouble.” Problem is, that viewer didn’t pay attention to Calm Tom, a very experienced Canadian business man.

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Thanks as always to everyone who came together to make this event happen. Volunteers, musicians, attendees and sponsors, it was great to be back with you all!

Two dates to mark on your calendar for the summer months. Saturday June 18 will be a fundraiser for the SCA with a Musical Swap Meet inside the Sunnybrae Community Hall and a Junkin-the-trunk sale outdoors.

Come on down and buy, sell, browse the musical instruments, gear, sheet music and whatever other deals you may find! A raffle auction will also be held indoors with some great local prizes too! Call 250.463.2514 too book a vendor spot for either the swap or trunk sale and make a note too, the Sunnybrae Seniors Society will be serving lunch from 11-2!

The second date is a little further away but may not catch the July Scoop. Keep Saturday 9th July on your radar for a fabulous night with A Million Dollars in Pennies: live at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. This fabulous duo will be stopping in to their “home” venue during a summer tour and we couldn’t be any happier to welcome them back. If you haven’t yet heard of these folks, check them out at amilliondollarsinpennies.net and like/follow us on Facebook (Sunnybrae Community Association) to keep yourself in the loop with the event as things draw closer.

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By Shaunne Letourneau Summer has arrived and our outdoor sports areas are in full swing.

Remember Sports Day at school?

We are having a grown-up sports day at the Centre and everyone is welcome! Our first annual “Sports Day” is set for June 17 from 12:30 – 6:00 pm. (June 18 is the rain out day).

There will be round robin play for Bocce, Pickleball and Badminton.

Golf will be a match play tournament.

For even more fun – try your hand at skill testing golf and bocce 50/50 contests. Half the funds support CHCA and you take home the other half!

Entry fee is $20 for Cedar Heights members and $25 for non-members.

The price includes the entry fee and dinner. Registration is Tuesday and Thursday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Cedar Heights Centre.

Come and join the Cedar Heights Pickleball players at their regular times Monday – Saturday 9 -11 am, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Pickleball coordinator Doug says they have a lot of fun. Just want to practice with a partner? The Pickleball Courts are open daily and paddles and balls are available. Drop-in fees for members are $5 and $7 for non-members.

How about a friendly game of Bocce. The courts are regulation courts – much easier than playing on the grass. Regular Bocce play happens Wednesday evening between 6 – 8 pm and Thursday morning 10-nooon. Everyone is welcome.

And of course, the Golf course is open daily. The men play regularly Thursday afternoons starting at 2 pm and the “Chicks with Sticks” (women’s group) play on Monday mornings starting at 9 am. Just come to the Centre and join in.

Stay tuned for more summer activities. Check our website (cedarheightscommunity.ca) for regular updates on happenings at Cedar Heights Centre.

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Sorrento Lions Club

By Judi Kembel We are happy to say that we will be holding our 7th Annual Garage Sale at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre on July 15 and 16, 2022 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.

We are very proud to say we have served our wonderful community for 49 years and celebrated our Charter Night on May 5. Our District Governor Elect Deb Allen inducted four new members into our club. We welcomed Merrilee Trask, Jerry Bolen, Mike Midan and Don Pryor into our fold.

The pancake breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on May 7 and 21 were very successful and we will be holding two more on June 11 and celebrating Father’s Day on the 18th as well as July 1st at the Canada Day Celebrations at Centennial Field. Our famous pancakes, sausages and juice boxes will be available by donation.

As well, we have been asked once again to cook hot dogs for the Sorrento Elementary School Fun Day on June 16 at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park.

Our weekly meat draws continue at the Copper Island Pub in Sorrento every Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm until June 24. Come join the fun and win some meat. 50/50 draw is made at 7:00pm. Tickets are $1.00 each and good for every draw.

We look forward to continuing our work in the community and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in helping in your community, please consider joining our club as either a member or a “Friend of the Lions” volunteer.

Both women and men over 19 years of age are welcome to join. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (September to June) at 6:45 pm at the Shuswap Lions Manor, 2780 Falaise Road, Sorrento. If you would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club at our email adNotch Hill Estates- Sorrento BC dress: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

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Summer Reading Club – All Together Now

By Jo Anne Malpass Summer Reading Club registration starts June 14 at the South Shuswap Library.

Go to the library to register and pick up your reading tracker package for this in-branch programming for Summer Reading Club in July and August.

Please call the branch if you have any questions – 250.675.4818 This year’s BC Summer Reading Club (BCSRC) community and connection-based theme is called All Together Now. It features artwork by Vancouverbased illustrator and artist Elaine Chen.

The BC Summer Reading Club reaches over 173,000 children in more than 200 communities each year, says the Province of BC Arts and Culture website.

The BC Summer Reading Club materials and programs are available online and in public libraries throughout British Columbia. The program’s goal is to en-

gage children ages 5-14 in fun, free summer programming that supports literacy of all types. The program connects children and youth to a range of reading materials, encourages a love of reading, and provides a space for learning.

Summer Reading Club helps learners keep reading and learning over the summer vacation months. This incentive program helps kids build their confidence in reading, while having fun and building stronger connections with their public library.

The BC Summer Reading Centre is sponsored by: British Columbia Library Association, Public libraries throughout British Columbia, Province of BC and CUPE BC The BC SRC welcomes the participation of all children and their families and seeks to provide an accessible and fully inclusive program.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures “Never hurts to ask”

By Jason Lutterman The sound of a small laugh prompted me to lift that first eyelid Sunday morning. The odd act we all share, opening one eye and easing into the world like opening both at the same time would somehow be overwhelming.

Earlier than expected the day had begun and there in front of me stood a toddler in green animal print pyjamas pointing out the window and nodding her head, the look in her eyes said it all. “get your boots and backpack on!, time to hit the trail”.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors we borrow it from our children. The opportunity to educate the heart of a child about nature should be taken seriously. The Salmon Arm Bird Sanctuary takes a walking trail and turns it into nature’s version of show and tell.

The interpretive trail offers information on hundreds of species of birds and mammals.

In my younger years I helped build the trail around the island section and have visited for years as the trail only gets better and better. The beaver damn and pools are magnetic, walking down the boardwalk along side the ponds, it’s hard to explain watching such iconic Canadian animals go about their routine unbothered by the onlookers. I’ve found dinner time to be the best viewing but this morning as we followed the trail, I began to see some serious looking bird watchers.

This sanctuary is famous for hosting 230 of the 480 bird species known to live in BC. The farther down the trail we made it, the bigger the cameras seemed to get.

From behind me I heard a woman call out “there it is”. I turned to look her direction but continued to where she was pointing. Slowly gliding along the shoreline slightly hidden by the tall grass, was a large white bird. I immediately thought it was a Swan, a late straggler from the winter months. But the form behind the grass seemed different, it was a pelican. An American White Pelican to be exact and an endangered species that I had never seen here before.

I took Willow down the boardwalk trying my best to let the photographers get their shots. Men and women of all ages leaning on the railing of the boardwalk to steady their cameras. The Pelican almost as if it knew it was being watched, made its way close to the viewing platform and came to a stop right in front of the eager

bird watchers and us. I had intended on introducing Willow to something I had experienced many times before but here we both were seeing something for the first time. Looking around it was clear we stumbled upon something the others had planned to see and the opportunity to learn was there for the both of us.

I asked a nice lady dressed as you would expect a bird watcher to dress, if this was normal. She humbly replied “that’s the man to ask” and pointed out a fellow who for some reason just by looking at him, I could tell she was right. He took the time to explain that today we were lucky enough to see a pelican on its migration route.

He took time to pay forward his knowledge and with the intention of being the teacher today, I ended up being the student. I appreciate all those who take time to educate the hearts and minds of the next generation and can’t recommend a visit more, cheers.

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Community Events Calendar SOUTH SHUSWAP Hamster’s Dinner Theatre - is back on June 10, 11 and 12 at Eagle Bay Hall. Buffet dinner. Tickets on sale at www. eaglebaybc.ca/events, at the Mercantile Store, or call Jane at 250 675-3772.

Red Neck Dance - June 11, 8pm White Lake Community Hall.

Great dance music, 50/50 draw and prizes. E-tickets. FMI call or text 250-804-6445.

Lobsterfest at Cedar Heights - all the fixings AND door prizes. Saturday, June 11 with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6 pm. Details at cedarheightscommunity.ca NimbleFingers - registration open now at www.nimblefingers. ca for Bluegrass & oldtime workshops at Sorrento Centre Aug. 14 to 19 and Aug. 21 to 26.

Festival Weekend August 19-21.

Art on the Green - Calling all artists, deadline to participate is June 15. Event is on Sat. August 20 at Cedar Heights Golf Course, 10am - 5pm. See ad on page 20.

Shuswap Artisan Market - Now Open, at TCH Highway & Notch Hill Rd in Sorrento. See ad on page 5.

Sorrento Centre Events - Ukulele Festival - June 16-19, Portuguese Water Dog Water Training Workshop - June 27 - July 2, Harambee Summer Festival July 2-8. For more information about these and other events: https://www.sorrentocentre.ca/ Party in the Park - North & South Shuswap Community Resources’ FREE fun wrap up to the program year for all our families with 0-5 year olds. Friday June 17 from 10 am-12 pm at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Park. Featuring Chris the clown, face painting, splash park fun & Snacks.

Sports Day - June 17 from 12:30 – 6:00 pm at Cedar Heights Centre. (June 18 is the rain out day). Round robin Bocce, Pickleball and Badminton. Golf match play tournament. 50/50.

Dinner. Register on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Centre. Visit www. cedarheightscommunity.ca Chamber Social/Networking Evening - June 17 at Shuswap Marina. Chamber members at 4 pm. Community invited at 5pm.

On-site food trucks, Jordan Dick Electric Jazz Trio, Tapped Events and Shuswap Cider Co with craft beer & ciders!

Musical Swap Meet - and Junk-in-the-trunk, June 18 at Sunnybrae Community Hall.

Raffle auction and some great local prizes. Call 250.463.2514 to book a vendor spot. Sunnybrae Seniors Society will be serving BBQ lunch from 11-2.

Food Bank Drive – Eagle Bay Fire Department collecting food donations June 18 starting at 10 am. Please leave food items at the end of your driveway.

Food or cash donations can also be dropped off at the Fire Hall between 10am – 2pm on that Day. Call Cathy 250-979-8756 Father’s Day BBQ Cruise In - June 19 from 10am to 2pm at Notch Hill Town Hall. Room for 70 cars, pre-registration required, contact 250 - 835-4721. Hamburgers & pies.

Red Cross Babysitting course - for youth 11 & over, June 24, 10:00-3:30 pm at NSSCR Office/Sorrento Preschool-1148 Passchendaele Rd (Please bring a lunch) Stay Safe at home course (9-11 year olds) June 20, 3:305:30 pm. FMI www.nsscr.ca Notch Hill Heritage Community BBQ & Schoolhouse Fundraising Event - Sunday, June 26.

11am - 3pm. Tour the Heritage building, silent auction, musical entertainment, hotdog BBQ, and musical busking entertainment by the Shukuleles. See ad on page 6.

Annual Hybrids & Hijinks Golf Tournament - supporting Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre, at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on June 26, 3 pm start.

9 holes of golf, dinner, prizes & silent auction. Register before June 12 at sshss.ca/fund-raising, at the golf course, health centre or email blindbaybunch@gmail. com. See ad on page 23.

Old Fashioned Strawberry Social - June 26, 2 – 4 pm at Eagle Bay Church. Strawberry desserts, live music by “The Stumps”, old fashioned picnic games, and Eagle Bay firefighters will be ending off our event with a family tug of war contest.

Community welcome.

Music by the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, 6 to 8pm.

Starts June 30 with Donnie McDougall, July 7 - Kym Gouchie, then Mozi Bones, July 14 - Russell DeCarle Trio, July 21 - Colleen Brown South Shuswap CANADA DAY July 1st in Blind Bay at Centennial Field. Lions pancake breakfast, live music includes The Hillties, Jukebox, and headliner Donnie McDougall, show ‘n’ shine, opening ceremonies at noon.

Details will updated at https:// www.shuswapcanadaday.ca/ Blind Bay Painters Art Show & Sale - July 1-3, gallery is open 10am to 4pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. See ad on page 19.

Pancake Breakfast - July 2, 9am to 11 am. Sunnybrae Srs. Hall.

A Million Dollars in Pennies - Sunnybrae Community Hall,

July 9. Check them out at amilliondollarsinpennies.net and like/follow us on Facebook (Sunnybrae Community Association) to keep yourself in the loop with the event.

Eagle Bay Community Association AGM - July 9, 10:30 11:30 am.

Lions Club Garage Sale Shuswap Estates Community Centre, July 15 and 16 from 8 am to 3 pm each day.

Live Auction Fun(d) Raiser Eagle Bay Hall July 16, 11am - 2:30 pm. Looking for donation or commission quality items to be auctioned. FMI Paul or Cathy at 250 675-2498 or email paulwolf1951@gmail.com South Shuswap Library - Summer Reading Club registration starts June 14. Register and pick up your reading tracker package at the library. Runs in July and August. PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB e 1st Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Registration is required. BLIND BAY GARDEN CLUB drop in every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. FIRESIDE KNITTERS 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Please call the Branch at 250-6754818 to register or for more information.

Yin/Yang Yoga – Eagle Bay Hall.

Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm.

Friday yin only class. 6:157:15pm. Contact Shannon at 778 994-5851 Blind Bay Painters: every Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Contact Trudy (250)253-0320 Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter.

FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl. ca or https://theladyalliance.com Friday Night / Movie Night at Cedar heights. Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 pm.

Bring a comfy cushion. Snacks available. FMI http://www. cedarheightscommunity.ca/ movie-night Lions weekly meat & 50/50 draws - Fridays, 5 to 7pm at Copper Island Bar and Grill.

NORTH SHUSWAP Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - Saturdays 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek.

LIve Music at the Hub - June 10 Jeremy Kneeshaw 5 piece band, June 17 Kelly Spencer, June 18 Earthbound, June 24 Suz N’ Jonny’s Blues Band, June 25 Blind Bay Blues Band, June 30 Turtle Valley Band, July 1 Paisley Groove.

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Don and Sheila Riley Fun Golf Tournament – June 17 at Anglemont Estates golf course.

9 hole best ball scramble. Roast beef dinner. Putting contest, door prizes, 50/50, drink specials.

To register – sign at the golf course or call the clubhouse – 250-955-2323 27th Annual “On The Water” Poker Run – Father’s Day, June 19, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Entry forms online at Captains Village Marina website starting Friday, June 3. Supports local charities.

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Art Without Limits - A drag show about self expression, performance art, working together, and having fun. At Wheelhouse Pub in Seymour Arm, June 24 at 8pm. Questions or to reserve a spot, email khaloraform@gmail.com N.S. Health Centre Golf Fundraiser Event - Saturday, June 25, 2:30 start. 9 Hole event at Shuswap Lake Golf Course in Blind Bay. Registration is open now:https://bit.ly/3OmR7xS. Also Epicure Fundraiser, details and more info.

Canada Day Summer Festival - 9 am to 1 pm at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek.

Pancake breakfast 9 - 11am, entertainment, family friendly activities, Lolli Pop the Clown, Balloons by Gabriella, displays and vendors.

Canada Day Celebrations - July 1 from 2 to 7 pm at the Lakeview Centre. This year features a Bouncy Castle for the little ones, food, beer garden and music by Glory Days.

North Shuswap Lumberjack Show - July 2 behind the Hub at Scotch Creek. Eliminations 10 to noon. Main event noon till 4 pm.

Competitions, chainsaw carver and much more. Bring a stump.

Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday Walkabouts – at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. 10 am to 1pm. Interpretive Guides lead you on a 45-60 minute walk. Please bring water, a hat, and have good walking shoes.

Free, although donations to support Salmon society outreach programs gratefully accepted.

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Community Events will offer a special lunch to celebrate Father’s Day. info@ salmonarmmuseum.org Kobo Town Live - Song Sparrow Hall, June 24, 8:00 pm. JUNO Award winning group brings calypso-inspired sound. Tickets at acousticavenue.tickit.ca Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents The Pollinators, featuring 15 Shuswap artists and one community collaborative felted fibre sculpture. Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm until July 2.

Salmon Arm Canada Day Countryfest - outdoor (rain or shine) country music festival.

6 pm to midnight July 1st.

Tickets and info https://www. salmonarmfair.com/ SICAMOUS Monashee Music Festival Featuring 54.40 and much more on July 22 & 23 at Sicamous Dog Park. monasheemusicfestival. com for more information and see ad on page 11.

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CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, June 16 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch a 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www. csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888-2482773 See ad on page 12.

FARMERS MARKETS • Sunday - Scotch Creek Farmers’ Market - opens on June 26, 9:30 - am. Located behind The Hub. Fresh produce, plants, crafts and more.

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• Sunday - Adams Lake Community Market - 9am to 3pm. 6349 Chief Jules Drive, Chase • Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, starting June 29. 9am to 1pm.

• Thursday - Market by the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, 5:00 to 8:30pm.

From June 30 to Sept. 1 • Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, May 20 to Oct. 7, 10 am to 2 pm.

• Saturday - Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - until October 8. Organic Vegetables, Local Art, Live Music & More. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon.

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CLUBS & OR GANIZATIONS Shuswap Theatre Society Arts Council for the South Shuswap 833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca 250-675-2167 CLUBS & OR GANIZATIONS Karen Brown 250-515-3276 Sorrento Health Centre Society https://shuswaptheatre.com Blind Bay Bridge Club Vicki 250-675-2141, vicki00@telus.net Blind Bay Community Society 250-675-3919, blindbayhall@gmail.com Blind Bay Painters Jean Toker 250675-5521 jtokersix@gmail.com Blind Bay Garden Club Susan 250-835-2351 Blind Bay Citizens Patrol Carolyn & Tom 403-796-7221 info. bbcp@shaw.ca Carlin Country Market Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, carlinpac@hotmail.com Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, Carlinpac@hotmail.com Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) (beside Spinnake r Cafe) 250-6753661, cisrcbb@gmail.com CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Cruising the Okanagan Car Club Facebook or email Anna-Marie Eckhart cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.com Emergency Support Services Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Eagle Bay 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-517-7980 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #2 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, 250-517-7980 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Tappen/Sunnybrae 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Marc Zaichkowsky, 250-835-8696 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca White Lake 3607 Parri Rd., Chief Bryan Griffin 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca Fire Services CoordinatorA Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Debbie Edwards, ssfr@shaw.ca GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger 250-803-6864, www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca Sorrento Health Centre

Eldene Lindberg 250 675 4168 Lions Club sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 Notch Hill Cemetery Society Louise 250-253-5776 Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca Blind Bay Market www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap ROAD MAINTENANCE Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204, Vernon Moti 250-503-3664, aimroads@acciona.ca Shuswap Better at Home Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428, www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers 1-866-293-3851, info@slams.ca / www.slams.ca

South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Karen Brown 250-515-3276, 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 Drop In Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358, sdis@shaw.ca / www.sdis.ca Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250-253-3663,sorrentofoodbank.ca Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Lions Manor. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.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) info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Gary Loeppky 250-803-2828

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COMMUNITY HALL INF ORMATION Please check with your local community hall for more information and scheduled events COMMUNITY HALL INF ORMATION Blind Bay Memorial Hall Eagle Bay Community Hall Sorrento Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery www.blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen www.carlinhall.net Hall rentals: 250-675-5426 carhall4051@gmail.com Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca

4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 778-888-7391 Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhar t 250-804-3374 Check us out on Facebook Heritage Rentals - Marianne Romyn 250-835-4721 Notch Hill Hall Events - Amy Berry 250-803-1806 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre sle@shuswaplakeestates.com www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523

1150 Passchendaele Road, 250-675-2222 Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Rob Milne: 250-8358657 Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation. com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com 1-877-452-0719 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

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