Paul Demenok first ran for local of fice in 2012. After ten years in his po sition, he is choosing to not run in the October 15th local election.
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In 2012 Mr. Demenok had resid ed in Blind Bay for three years and was president of the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Association. Area C had 7662Encouragedresidents. by residents and friends to run for office, he won the by-election for Area C Columbia Shuswap Regional District Director in 2012, and the elec tions subsequent ly held in 2014 and electionof.projectsonDemenok2018.Directorreflectedsomeofthesignificanthehasbeenapart“Atthetimeofthein2012,theShuswap
Council was hired and assisted in a re configuration and Shuswap Watershed Council was formed in 2014/2015. Terms of reference were drawn up, tech nical committees were formed, water quality monitoring was streamlined, ex penses were reduced, and the invasive species and water safety programs were developed.”
The initial stages of the Area C Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) had be gun when Director Demenok first took the position. “We formed an advisory commit tee, a consultant was hired, and we took it to a fairly complete stage. After evaluat ing several options, we focused on a location at Balmoral corner to treat effluent and an application was made to exclude the land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. It was a significant dis appointment when the application was declined.”“Going forward, starting the LWMP over from scratch will be important. We are monitoring the lake and see adverse human impacts relating to settlement. We will need better liquid waste treatment (Continued on page 3)
Paul Demenok has been serving Area C of the South Shuswap for 10 years.
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“South Shuswap Rides is a terrific service for the community. Many peo ple are thankful for the service, and do not know what they would do without it. This service relies on volunteerism with around twenty drivers, and we are now applying for grants to get a second vehicle.”“The housing study illustrated what we all knew and that is there is a significant shortage of seasonal worker, low income, and seniors housing. It’s a very challenging problem due to costs of construction and land.”
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“The Official Community Plan process had been going on for many years before we moved here; starting and stopping several times, it was con troversial. There were several points of view, and it was difficult to see what the majority thought because there were many loud voices in the room. It was a very interesting and useful pro cess. One of the first things I did was pick up the pieces, simplified some things and moved it forward to a final ized stage. It has been very useful but should be updated soon.”
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“With the Incorporation Study, Covid affected the process making it impossible to meet in person for some time. It was disappointing as there was not a high level of community partici pation since at most there was only 37 people in attendance at the meetings.”
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stay in the community. He noted that some parks plan recommendations are yet to be realized and a recreation facil ity would be beneficial to community health and the local economy.
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“Development of the Area C Parks Plan included surveys, written input, and many stakeholder’s meetings and consultations. The plan is still current. It identified several shortcomings and several projects defined in the plan have yet to be realized.”
“Building inspection was a signif icant new service for Area C. In addi tion, I worked hard at the CSRD Board to simplify processes for permitting development, subdivision, docks, and
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The next local general election is October 15th. The current Area C rep resented by Director Demenok will be divided into two areas, each with its own elected director. New Area C will have 3245 residents and a new Area G, will have 5719 residents. This will pro vide a more equitable representation at the CSRD Board table.
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role of non-profit groups, Director Demenok worked with the Chamber of Commerce to form the Shuswap NonProfit Network, an ad hoc group that communicates and shares ideas.
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When asked what is different since first being elected, Director Demenok said “We are seeing tremendous growth and more young families in our area. Population wise, with nine thousand people in Area C we are larger than over 100 municipalities in BC. The de mand for amenities is increasing and an issue is that services are not keep ing up. Is waiting over an hour for an ambulance what we really want? Many moving here from the lower mainland are looking for basic amenities like water and sewer, police, ambulance, schools, parks and recreational facili ties.”When asked what he would like to see in this area, Director Demenok sug gested some seniors housing and assist ed living facilities would make it pos sible for people to live here longer and
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“Communication to residents from local government is important and a full-time communications position at the CSRD now supports this. It is crit ical to inform people what is going on, but despite that I see a growing level of mistrust of government. Local gov ernment is closest to the people and we usually field calls involving all levels of government.”“ShuswapEconomic Development was a service function within the CSRD but was not delivering good value for the tax dollars. So, changes were made to make it independent, and the Shuswap Economic Development Society was formed recently to help Areas C, D, and F grow and prosper in a sustainable way.”
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“There are 47 non-profit societies that contribute a terrific amount to our quality of life, and they provide import ant services such as medical clinics, first responders, transportation, and a variety of recreational options.”
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With two new Area Directors filling the roles in new Area C and new Area G, the South Shuswap is poised for change. Thanks to Director Demenok for 10 years of public service and we wish him well in his next endeavours.
The Shuswap Economic Development Society is also looking for volunteers to help guide economic devel opment initiatives in this area to the sustainable benefit of all residents. The Society is looking for people to serve on the Board, as well as on the business advisory roundtable. Currently the South Shuswap is very much underrepresent ed by volunteers at this Society.
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Our volunteer fire fighters meet weekly and train hard so they can provide us with essential fire suppression ser vices, whenever needed. They respond day or night every day of the year to emergency fire calls, and they do a terrif ic job. Our fire halls located in Sunnybrae/Tappen, White Lake, Eagle Bay and the Shuswap Halls in Blind Bay and Sorrento are manned by residents, like you, and all our fire departments could use more volunteers.
The South Shuswap First Responders is a volunteer group, separate from the Fire Department, trained to re spond to medical emergencies. These volunteers respond to 911 calls and undergo 46 hours of training and ongo ing refresher sessions throughout the year. They can con duct triage, administer oxygen and provide initial care and comfort to patients, and typically are on-site well before the BC Ambulance service who have to travel here from Salmon Arm or Chase. Because of low numbers of volun teers, after 20+ years of service, the South Shuswap First Responders have been forced to reduce their hours and can no longer respond to night calls. The South Shuswap First Responders need more volunteers now, or they may be forced to consider cancellation of their services. This is very concerning as there are serious implications to this af fecting the entire community and its wellbeing.
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Shuswap Tourism is looking for community advisors to help guide their plans and activities to promote tourism in our region. Ideally, the community advisors will come from the tourism industry and will have a good under standing of the dynamics within their tourism sector and industry.There are 2 medical clinics in our area, the Sorrento and Area Community Health Centre in Sorrento and the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre, and both have ongoing needs for volunteers to help provide essential medical services.
essential component of an appropriate consultation process and provides decision makers with a better understanding and appreciation of community concerns about land uses in our area. There is a training program, and meetings occur up to once monthly, on an as-needed basis. With the divi sion of Area C into Areas C and G coming soon, there is a need to form APC committees in both electoral areas, and this will require additional volunteers to step forward.
South Shuswap Rides is a community door-to-door transportation service run by volunteers. It operates on week days during business hours and is intended to help those who cannot or who are unable to drive for activities
CSRD Area C has an Advisory Planning Commission (APC) which provides public input on development appli cations such as subdivision, re-zoning, development per mits and development variances. Public commentary is an
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How About Volunteering?
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In CSRD Area C there are some 47 non-profit societ ies and associations who deliver a wide variety of services, with many of these services being critically important to our communities and our well-being.
• CSRD Fire Departments or APCs or Shuswap Tourism—please call the CSRD at 250-832-8194
Imagine how terrific it would be if everyone gave back something to their community.
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• First Responders-please call Debbie at 250-675-3355
Clearly, there is no shortage of great options available for you to do something positive to contribute to your community. I have only touched on a few of the opportunities avail able locally. People who have stood up to volunteer will tell you that it’s a very rewarding and self-satisfying experience. They will also tell you they would like to see new people get in volved to help share the load and the rewards.
of daily living such as medical and le gal appointments, shopping and so on. South Shuswap Rides is looking for volunteer drivers. A training program is required involving in-car and class room instruction.
• Sorrento Community Health Centre-call 250-675-2167
Please help the Shuswap Economic Development Society achieve its goal of obtaining at least 50% of all households in our area par ticipating in the internet speed test. The purpose of this test is to demon strate that actual internet speeds achieved in our homes, particularly in Sorrento and Blind Bay, are well be low to 50/10 mbps Canadian standard.
• Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre-call 250-675-3661
Economic Development Strategic Plan. What are your ideas on how our community can prosper over the next 5 years? To provide your ideas please go to www. shuswapecdev.ca/strategicplan
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• Shuswap Economic Development Society-call John Reed at 250-8045527
• South Shuswap Rides-call Bryan Lowes at 604-789-4636
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Community Halls across our area are all in need of volunteers to help manage their facilities and programs on an ongoing basis. For many people there are significant so cial, recreational and mental benefits to be derived from participation in these programs and activities. This was well-illustrated during the more stressful times in the recent pandem ic.
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By Barbra Fairclough
BC211 is a free confidential service, available since 2020 that connects peo ple to helpful resources in their commu nity such as BaH.
BaH can refer different services in each communi ty depending on the local re sources. Services like light housekeeping, prescription and grocery pick up are com mon needs of residents in the Shuswap services
(L to R) Tara Wilson Enderby-Salmon Arm Outreach Coordinator and Beryl Pearson program participant from Enderby (photo contributed)
For more information, access to services or to volunteer call Heather O’Brien at 250 253 2749.
impact on helping people live in their homes longer.” The client base is 160 residents in 25 to 30 communities, all with unique and individual needs.
Better at Home is a program that helps seniors with day to day tasks by coordinating simple non-medical services so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain con nected to their communities.
A call to Central Intake at Better at Home goes to Heather O’Brien, Regional Coordinator. Heather oversees four outreach areas of the Shuswap, which include Chase and the North Shuswap, Enderby, Sicamous and the South Shuswap.
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Heather works with and oversees four outreach coordi nators and based on the needs expressed by a caller and their location, follow up is dispatched to one of the coordinators in the appropriate service areas.
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Better at Home receives direct pro vincial funding through the United Way and in the Shuswap, The Eagle Valley Community Support Society hosts the BaHAprogram.clientof BaH has access to a range of services that evolve with clients as personal needs change. Participation is voluntary and there is no fee to be come a client. Non-medical supports, in formation and referrals are all available to assist current clients and seniors living independently.BaHtakes a coordinating role in locating support services for residents throughout BC. Heather says they are doing more resource referrals for peo ple who don’t know where to go for ser vices. With a hub referral system, it is ef ficient in finding and accessing referrals to services.IntheShuswap area when people have had a change in their life situation and are in need of support to remain liv ing in their home, BaH can be of service. Heather confirms, “We are having an
BaH has become part of the Safe Seniors Strong Communities initiative announced by the provincial government during the pandemic in response to the impact of COVID19. A collaboration be tween BC211 (information and referral service), the Ministry of Health and the United Way helped in improving local support for vulnerable people.
Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully ve�ed and trained for your security Central Intake 250 253 2749 Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply Shuswap Better at Home “Alittleextrahelpforseniorstoremainconfidentlyintheirownhomes” S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E A T T H I S T I M E : • Checkk in caalls & friendly visits • Light housekeeping • Minorr hoome reepaiir • Resource, referral, and information
Heather says “We are always happy to have volunteers. Seeing the effects of your work makes it quite rewarding. You have a direct positive impact on people’s lives, and you make a difference by help ing them stay in their home longer.”
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vice that BaH has previously offered by utilizing volunteer drivers. Heather says now that there is a ride service in the Shuswap referring residents to this service has been a big help to meet those transportation needs.
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CHAMBER MEMBER SOCIAL ON THE AMAZING NEW PATIO AT JACK SAM’S, QUAAOUT LODGE
Guests will enjoy an array of amazing canapes and food stations, prepared by Chef David Leard and his culinary team. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available no charge; a cash bar will be available for those wishing to order alcoholic bever ages.
• We successfully lobbied local and provincial governments to allow for larger docks.
• We continue to monitor the activities on the Shuswap Watershed Council and stress responsible use of taxpayers dollars
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• Our board members have over 300 years of experience on the Shuswap, and are familiar with issues like the new changes to the Federal Fisheries Act
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• We actively support local and provincial efforts to prevent the introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels to BC.
On Friday, September 23, the South Shuswap Chamber will be hosting a member’s social on the lodge’s beautiful new and expansive patio.
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able on a first-come first-served basis. Ticket cost per per son is $30. In the event of rain, the social will be held in the Chief’s Room.
It is our hope that certain cultural activi ties might be available for guests to explore. At the time of sending this article to press, ac tivities were yet to be confirmed.Thissocial is sure to sell out very quickly. Due to limited space, a maximum of two (2) people per busi ness will be accepted. Spaces will be avail
For more detailed information including the menu for the social and to reserve your spot(s), please complete the online form found here: southshuswapchamber.com/chamber-newsevents/
By Karen Brown, Executive Director CHAMBER WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS IN AUGUST
• We advocate for waterfront owners rights and keep our members informed of their responsibilities
A two year membership of $50 will help you to stay current on issues, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on lake regulations associated with living and building on the lake.
• We continue to keep our members updated on the status of buoys and their removal
Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government.
The South Shuswap Chamber was pleased to welcome It Happens, Jeanne’s Printing & Graphics, Kanga & Roo Craft Co, Rebecca Shepherd Artist and Shuswap Economic Development Society to its list of members last month. Watch for them to be featured this month and next on our so cial media pages, just one of the benefits of membership with us!
Mail Ballot Request Forms must be received by the CSRD before 12 PM (noon) on Monday, October 3, 2022. These forms will be checked to ensure the citizen is eligi ble to vote. If so, a mail ballot package will be mailed out or available for pick up from the CSRD Office, once the ballots have been finalized.
The General Local Elections will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM.
To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the CSRD Office no later than 8 PM (local time) on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
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Qualified electors in each of seven Electoral Areas (EAs) within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will elect one person to the position of Director for a four-year mandate, ending in October of 2026. In the event that there is only one candidate in any of the EAs, that person will be acclaimed to the Director position.
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Area that is the result of splitting Electoral Area C into two separate areas. The new Electoral Area G will be comprised of the commu nities of Sorrento, Blind Bay and Notch Hill. If you are unsure of which Electoral Area your property is located in, you can put your address in a tool on the CSRD Elections 2022 site. ww.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/elections-2022
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Voters will be able to vote by mail, at advance polls, or on General Voting Day. Information will be updated as the election process continues.
Voters can cast ballots by: Mail, Advance VotingWednesday, October 5, 2022 and on General Voting DaySaturday, October 15, 2022. More information will be pro vided about voting opportunities and the locations of polling stations closer to the election date.
CSRD Suspends Proof of Vaccination for Firefighters and Directors
Acting CAO Jodi Pearce explained at the August CSRD Board meeting that the two-pronged approach was recom mended by staff because fire services personnel get together once a week and are masked with their equipment, while staff is working daily in close quarters in the building.
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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District proof of vacci nation mandate has been suspended for all current and new re cruits of paid on call volunteer firefighters and emergency man agement volunteers, however it remains in place for all current CSRD employees and potential new hires.
The policy also eliminates the mandate for elected offi cials. If elected officials choose not to be vaccinated, they will be required to work remotely where possible and be required to wear a mask while in CSRD facilities and on CSRD business.
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Derek Sutherland, Team Leader Protective Services, ex plained that in discussions with the CSRD fire chiefs, the sen timent was overwhelming in favour of a suspension of the pol icy. Fire departments have a significant level of comfort since fire fighters train for a short duration each week and much of
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Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Application Non-farm Use - The CSRD Board will forward the applica tion to the ALC, recommending approval for property at 3513 White Lake Road in White Lake. The property owners are ap plying for approval from the ALC to con duct Non-Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve by continuing to use an existing coverall building on the proper ty for boat storage. The building itself is allowed but boat storage is not in the list of ALC permitted non-farm uses so must be authorized by the ALC.
be required to wear masks when working directly with CSRD staff or in the CSRD administration building. The policy will be in effect for six months, pending re view from the provincial health office.
Salvage harvesting in the Sicamous and Wiseman Creek Community Watershed – In response to CSRD concerns about public safety and asking BC Timber Sales to re-eval uate all technical reports and reconsider
Staff had recommended it be for warded to the ALC recommending refusal because the use is not acces sory to any agricultural uses on the property, is a waterfront property and is not compatible with adjacent agri cultural and residential properties and does not fit with current CSRD Official Community Plan policies.
Concerns were raised about the safe ty of firefighters and the possibility of a COVID outbreak at a fire hall. An addi tional Board amendment was made to allow staff to rapidly re-institute the pol icy should something like this occur. The Board delegated this responsibility to the Chief Administrative Officer, Human Resources Advisor and Team Leader of Protective Services, allowing them the flexibility to respond to any situations.
Unvaccinated firefighters will also
Introduction of New Staff - Marc Gelineau was introduced as Building Inspector I, Building and Bylaw Services. He has 20 years construction experience and successfully passed his exams. Staff Achievement - Michelle Boag is now a Registered Building Official.
completing the legacy remediation work without harvesting the salvage timber, Grace Chomitz, Planning Forester, wrote that BCTS appreciates the concerns the CSRD has and is committed to the safe ty of the community and watersheds. “BCTS is moving forward with plans for auction of timber sales to address the prompt salvage harvest and reforestation of fire damaged stands.”
Area C Director Paul Demenok pointed out it’s an existing building that had been used in the past for agri culture use (a riding arena) and could be again. The use supports jobs in the area, it is protected from public view and doesn’t affect agricultural activity. There have been no complaints from the community.TheALCwill make the final deter mination on the application.
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“We lost 47 members, 15% of our fire fighters and we are looking forward to bringing them back.” The departments are shy of numbers as of late and this is putting a strain on the members left, he added.
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No previous experience is necessary to become a volunteer firefighter and vol unteers train to a profession al standard. Time is paid on call for their response, train ing, and Volunteerspractices.have no out of pocket costs and are pro vided with all the personal protective equipment and training.Volunteers also receive insurance coverage through WorkSafeBC, 24hours acci dent coverage and $100,000 life insurance in case of acci dentalThedeath.federal government provides tax credits to vol unteer firefighters who serve at least two hundred hours per year.Ifyou are interest ed in volunteering or sim ply want more informa tion, contact your area Fire Chief or the CSRD Fire Services Coordinator Sean Coubrough at 250 833 5955 or email to fire@csrd.bc.ca
To keep response times as short as possible, week ly training sessions keep volunteers updated with the knowledge of the most ap propriate techniques for each situation and with the spe cialized equipment required
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Fire Departments Welcome New Recruits
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for firefighting and safety. Committing to two hours per week of training makes this possible.Marc Zaichkowsky, Volunteer Fire Chief at the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department says training takes six to nine months de pending on variables.
Apply for up to $500 to bring your idea to life.
The Regional District has suspended its COVID19 Proof of Vaccination Policy and paid on call firefight ers are not required to show proof of vaccination.
Women and men of all ages make up the team of volunteer (paid on call) firefighters working in the Shuswap area. The regional district welcomes the interest of potential new recruits. As well as front line firefighter positions there are adminis tration, fundraising and pub lic education positions.
Basic requirement for the position is to hold a val id driver’s licence and be a minimum of 18 years of age. You need to be able to physically perform the tasks and duties of the job and to commit to training. And of course, you must live and work in the response area.
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Many fire departments practice on Tuesdays at 7pm. Falkland practices on Wednesdays and Silver creek on Thursday nights.
Salute to the Sockeye Festival 2022
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With over 150,000 visitors ex pected to the Adams River over 24 days, we are looking for volunteers to become ambassadors for the Salmon and this great festival. There are a variety of volunteer roles available including: Gate Admission, Parking Attendant, Souvenir Sales, Cabin Host, Visitor Greeters, Setup and Tear Down, Site Maintenance and so many more roles. Morning and Afternoon shifts avail able daily. tionalsociety.comVolunteers@salmonEmailforaddiinformationon
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Adams River Sockeye Salmon. (Photo Credit: Bruce Moffatt)
On September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, there will be Indigenous cul tural events at Tsútswecw Provincial Park, and cer emonies to welcome the salmon home. On the following day, Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 pm, a brief formal opening cere mony will include Kukpi7 James Tomma of Little Shuswap Lake Band, who will say a few words to honour the occasion. Dignitaries and partners of The Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS) will also be in at tendance.The2022 Festival events include an Artisan Market, Food Vendors, Interpretive Tents, Indigenous entertainment
The Salute to the Sockeye, September 30-October 23, takes place on the dominant year of the four-year cycle (2022, 2026, 2030). Indigenous people have been celebrating the re turn of the sockeye for many years. The Adams River Salute to the Sockeye is the largest Salmon Run in North America.
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sockeye/volunteers-members/JoinBCParks,LittleShuswap Lake Band, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and our partners for a great event at Tsùtswecw Provincial Park.
to enhance enforcement and education efforts. During the upcoming 2022 Salute to The Sockeye festival, the Little Shuswap Lake Band will partner with BC Parks to ensure a Guardian presence at the Adams River.
The third strategy is to work with Little Shuswap Lake Band’s River Guardian program on the Adams River
Fishing Regulation Change on Adams River
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The second strategy is to educate fishermen about re sponsible behaviour when fishing in a river that contains spawning salmon. Signage emphasizing the theme “Don’t Tread On My Redd” was installed throughout the Park in the fall of 2021. The signs have helped river users identi fy salmon redds (nests), understand why it is important to avoid stepping on the redds and provided examples of re sponsible behaviour when in-stream fishing.
From the start of this process back in the late fall of 2020 to the present, TARSS has valued the support provided by the Little Shuswap Lake Band, Neskonlith Band, Adams Lake Band, Kamloops office of the BC Fish & Wildlife Branch, Thompson-Eastern Lakes Office of BC Parks, and Kamloops office of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
The first strategy was to initiate an In Season an gling time and area closure on the Adams River to reduce conflict between anglers and non-anglers in Tsútswecw Provincial Park. This was achieved with the recent an nouncement by the Provincial government that the Fish & Wildlife Branch will be implementing an In Season change to the fishing regulations on the Adams River. The regu lation change reads:
Following the salmon spawning season in 2020, the Adams River Fishing Committee, a subcommit tee of The Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS) was formed to protect spawning salmon on the Adams River in Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Their efforts focused upon addressing user conflict issues between anglers and non-anglers as well as educating fishermen and viewers on responsible behaviour when fishing and viewing in a river that contains spawning salmon.
Submitted by Ted Danyluk, Chairperson, Adams River Fishing Committee, TARSS
“No Fishing from September 1 to October 31 between fishing boundary signs in the vicinity of the public salmon viewing platforms in Tsutswecw Provincial Park.
Several working sessions involving representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Fish & Wildlife Branch of the Ministry of Forests (FOR), BC Parks, Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB), Neskonlith Band and TARSS developed three strategies to address this situation.
TARSS would like to acknowledge the letters of sup port received from like minded organizations and individu als as part of the process in applying for the In Season clo sure; Kingfisher Interpretive Centre, Nature Trust of BC, Rivershed Society of BC, Chase & District Fish & Game Club, North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, Carmen Dawkins and Kim Fulton; and, local elected represen tatives, MLA Greg Kyllo, MLA Todd Stone and CSRD Director Jay Simpson.
The western fishing boundary sign is at the top end of the channel in front of the main Viewing Platform. The eastern fishing boundary sign is on the main channel of the river below the old viewing platform. Each location will be clearly marked with the triangle shaped Fishing Boundary signs. In addition, BC Parks will be providing closure information signage and information on the Tsútswecw Provincial Park website.
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Even though the sum mer appears to have peaked and is winding down, it is very dry in the forest and the potential for more fires into September is still very real. Burn bans are still on at time of writing
We held our popular annu al Open House on a glorious summer day in mid-August. In addition to showcasing the Fire Department, its members and equipment, we had representa tives from the First Responders, FireSmart and WildSafe ex plaining their programs. Lots of fun was had in the kid’s area and the return of kids crawling through the apparatus and push ing buttons. We had some great raffle prizes generously donat ed from local businesses. There was also the ever popular 2-min drill when we pitch a rookie against our
By Nigel Collett, Captain Eagle Bay Fire Department had two callouts in August. We investigated a false alarm in Wild Rose Properties and, at the second callout, promptly dealt with a brush fire in the bush! It appeared a falling tree had ignited on a power line and set the brush below alight when it hit the ground. Thankfully it was called in quickly and we were able to contain and douse it before the fire had spread too far as there was a lot of dry fuel on theByground.usinga
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thermal imagining camera, we were able to identify hot spots and com pletely saturate the area to prevent anything flaring up later. We are also very mind ful as everyone should be to keep ten metres back from a live wire until BC Hydro can confirm the power has been turned off. In this in stance there was still a large part of the tree on the line.
Annual Fire Department Open House. (picture credit Nigel Collett)
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but this year has been different than previous years as the community has really responded, and we have spent a lot less time chasing smoke calls. If you do see smoke though, please call 911 immediately, as early detection goes a long way to us getting there quickly and increasing the odds of containing it. If the smoke appears to be up the hill and potentially outside of our fire protection area, then call Forestry as well at Report a wildfire: 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cell. They also have a Fire information line: 1 888-336-7378.
15The South Shuswap ScoopSeptember 2022 ADAMS LAKE STORE 8774 Holding Rd., Adams Lake OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10am250.679.89049pm HUNTING Licenses & TagsFISHING Tackle & Licenses Fireworks & Firewood / Camping Supplies/Groceries/Liquor
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, Fire Chief a call at 250-517-0429 and he will try to answer any questions you may have and can arrange for you to come and have a look around the Fire Hall.
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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The South Shuswap First Responders needs volun teers to keep this valuable service going. For more than two decades, volunteers with the South Shuswap First Responders have been providing professional paramedic services and are desperate to recruit more volunteers.
Hall champion to see who can don all their turnout gear in the quickest time possible. With air tanks weighing about 40lbs, boots, turnout pants and jacket, gloves, helmet, mask and balaclava - that’s a lot of gear. The rookie came close but still second, the champion lives to fight another day.
You will have hopefully seen a lot of media recent ly highlighting this issue and it is so important to the Fire Department that our community is able to respond and sup port them, we are not trained paramedics. You sometimes never think you need these services supported by volun teers until you actually do. Please consider becoming a first responder, learn life saving skills and give something pos itive back to your community. For more information, call Debbie @ Lastly,250-319-8595.ouryoungestfirefighter, Jack Tolpa who you may have come across tending the bar at Finz, is heading back to school in the lower Mainland for six months. On one hand we wish him all the best but on the other, want him to come back soon. Jack has been a great addition to the team, has taken on everything thrown at him with a smile and we are hopeful that the skills he has acquired at the Firehall will contribute to his success in some way. And he will be successful, we have no doubt. Good luck Jack!
ukraine . Over $11,000 has been raised so far. This project also needs volunteers. Volunteer in any sup port area by filling in an online form located on the project website here updates.aboutDojo.port-to-ukrainians-formhttps://www.shoreikankarateshuswap.ca/supTheprojectwebsiteisgenerouslyhostedbytheShuswapGotothewebsiteforfurtherinformation,includingtheOctober1event,andsignupfortheregularweeklyhttps://www.shoreikankarateshuswap.ca/ukraine
By Barbra Fairclough
Through an accelerated temporary residence pathway, five Ukrainian families are now receiving volunteer support to live in the Shuswap area.
Arriving in September - Zasiekina family (left) and Balabak family (right). (Photos shared from Shuswap Dojo website)
and smokers and a 2-hour plane ride tour of the Shuswap.
Ukrainian Families in the Shuswap Area
greet and eat, auction fund raiser is in the planning stages for Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, Blind Bay on October 1st from 4:00PM 8:00PM. This event will have hot dogs and desserts, and wine and beer beverages will be available for sale. There will also be an auction with prizes donated by North and South Shuswap businesses. Enjoy a hotdog with the families and enjoy bidding on the many prizes which include gift certifi cates, fantastic quilts and works of art as well as barbeques
Seventy Shuswap area volunteers along with many businesses have responded to the March 17th federal an nouncement of the Canadian Ukraine Authorization for the Emergency Travel (CUAET). This program allows Ukrainians and their immediate families of any nationality to stay in Canada as temporary residents for up to 3 years. This allows Ukrainians to seek safe haven while the war in their home
familiesthewelcomenitywasThisinCanadianheldtainmentwithUkrainian27,continues.countryOnAugustacateredDinnerliveenterwasattheRoyalLegionSalmonArm.fundraiseranopportutomeetandsomeoffamilies.AfteralltheUkrainianhavearrived,ameet,
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t lay it down.
Beth Bennett, volunteer on the Fundraising Committee says most families are living in Blind Bay and Sorrento. She confirms there is one more home that is needed for a fam ily. Even a temporary short-term place to live is helpful. This will help them to get settled in this area and find longer term living ar rangements more ably. If you can help or have any shuswapukraianpleasequestions,sendemailtonians@gmail. com Unable to attend Contributefundraiser?a to the Go fund Me project teshuswap.ca/shoreikankarahttps://www.at
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medical graduates from 56 to 150. Our plan would also re duce barriers for internationally-trained physicians who have passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam. Without a holistic response from the government that addresses physician recruitment and retention immediately, B.C.’s health care crisis will only get worse.
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We emphasize cooperative consultation with the physi cian community and the expansion of doctor training spac es at the University of British Columbia (UBC) from 288 to 400. We also want to see a medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU), which is an NDP promise that hasn’t been delivered, and an increase in residencies for international
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The community of Barriere made headlines recently when an eight-month-old baby in need of emergency medi cal care passed away while waiting for an ambulance to ar rive. Unfortunately, tragedies like this are far too common in B.C.
Healthcare Professionals Don’t Grow on Trees
A shortage of health care professionals — fueled by the BC NDP government’s inaction — has left British Columbians with the harmful consequences of an over whelmed system for too long. And with one out of every five British Columbians living without a family doctor, the short age of physicians is putting more pressure on other areas in the system.Following
the lack of response from the NDP govern ment to the 30-day action plan we suggested more than a month ago, the BC Liberal Caucus announced a further set of solutions to tackle the crisis. Addressing the primary care crisis with a focus on retaining physicians and other healthcare professionals is the main goal of these proposals.
Olivia is amid planning a BC Goes Wild event later in September and will have more information posted as details are confirmed. Watch for Facebook up dates for more information.
Fall is the time for bears to get ready for hibernation. During this hy perphagia stage bears will feed contin uously to fatten up prior to denning for the winter when they will go for months without food or water. Bears will look for high-caloric food sources. This is a good time of year to take extra mea sure to keep food sources secured away. During this phase bears can consume up to 20,000 calories per day.
BC Goes Wild is a celebration of wildlife diversity and it coincides with September which is the month where hu man-bear conflicts are the highest.
Raccoon den sites vary widely and can be found in hollow trees, stumps and abandoned burrows as well as in buildings such as barns, sheds and attics. During your fall yard clean up in prepa ration for winter, check nooks and crannies where openings provide cover for four legged friends. Raccoons eat nearly everything that is edible. By removing attractants such as gar bage, birdfeeders and excess fruit and garden bounty you will likely avoid rats, raccoons and bears.
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winning entry in each category will receive $100 and a WildSafeBC ball cap. Winners will be announced in October.
Keeping Wildlife Wild
There is no limit to the number of entries and the
WildSafeBC Columbia Shuswap has been busy this sum mer and there is more to come. Program Coordinator, Olivia will be at the Farmers Market in Sicamous on September 9. On the 10th she will be at Eagle Bay Community Hall conducting a bear spray workshop and she will be at Sorrento Farmers Market on September 24th.
Olivia has a few other tentative events in the works. Follow on Facebook WildSafeBC Columbia Shuswap to keep up with the latest.
Practicing with inert bear spray at the Sunnybrae Bear spray workshop. (Photo contributed)
Part of the celebration includes a pho to contest running between September 1 and 30. There are two categories, BC Wildlife and Keeping Wildlife Wild. BC Wildlife category is for your favorite photos of BC wildlife in their habitat. Keeping Wildlife Wild category is for pictures that illustrate ways of prevent ing negative interactions with wildlife. When you submit your photo be sure to share your story behind the photo.
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By Barbra Fairclough
Being prepared for any type of emergency is good advice to heed. For a medical emergency, it helps the Responders if you know important de tails about yourself and the people who live with you. If there is a Medical Order for Scope of Treatment or a do not resuscitate form, please make sure the form is somewhere the First Responders will find it which is usually on the fridge. What are the medical condi
If you feel that you are able to func tion well under pressure in a medical emergency situation and are a good team player with a calm disposition, then why not consider giving some of your time and energy to help out those in need here in our communities by becoming a First Responder?Tovolunteer or receive more in formation please call Debbie: 250-3198595 or email us at: ssfr@shaw.ca. We would love to have a conversation with you.
There are several different ways you can help if you are unable to be come a MoreResponder:important than one might re alize is an addition to the front of your home. Reflective house number address signs are crucial to First Responders being able to find your house - or a neighbour’s house - in an emergen cy situation. We live in an area where there are long, obscure driveways off the beaten track, where sometimes more than one house shares a drive way, and where the house numbers and streets don’t always follow a specific pattern as they might in an urban devel oped neighbourhood. You can order a sign by simply sending us an email.
tions and medical histo ry? Where are any medica tions kept? It’s a good idea to have an up-to-date list. It is also help ful to know if any herbal or recreation al drugs are being taken as well as any alcohol consumption. Does the patient wear contacts, hearing aids and/or false teeth. Does the patient have any physical or mental impairments or conditions? These many factors will all enable the Responders to interact with and treat the patient in the most appropriate way.
By Sandra Reutlinger
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South Shuswap First Responders
Training starts up September 14
Another way you c an help is by keeping your house accessible. This includes driveways being clear and able to be accessed along with having a way to get into your house if all the doors are locked. Does a neighbour have a key, is there a keypad on a door or is
The South Shuswap First Responders are local volunteers who work and train hard to be able to give medical aid during emergency situa tions. We’d love to add more people to our team, and we appreciate all the many ways you all help and support us.
there a key hidden somewhere. This in formation can then be given to 911 so that Responders have a way inside. If you have called 911 for someone in your house, go unlock the door and leave it ajar and if it’s dark outside, turn on the outside light. You can always instruct 911 to let the crew know which door is best for them to use.
How else can you contribute?
South Shuswap First Responders will provide all of the training necessary for our volunteers to provide licensed emergency medical first aid. The First Responder group is vital to this area as they are first on scene to provide medi cal care until BC Ambulance Service ar rives to transport a patient. Living in a rural area as we do, there can be a wait time for the Ambulance to arrive as they are dispatched out of either Chase or Salmon Arm.
By Barbra Fairclough
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Patrols are usually 1.5 to 2 hours
Tom says they have done limited fundraising in 2022, but they cover op erating costs with grants from SASCU, CSRD, and Walmart.
Blind Bay Citizens Patrol (BBCP) is a volunteer run nonprofit organiza tion dedicated to the safety of those in the community. Operations began in the community in 2020 during the pandemic and despite the numerous factors during this time, they have continued to operate for the benefit of the community in Blind Bay.
Tom French says volunteers can change over time with some moving away or with changing life or health con ditions and some moving to the area and wanting to get to know the community throughTomvolunteering.sayscouples interested in vol unteering together will find patrols quite enjoyable. For 2022 to July, the total vol unteer patrol hours this year was 110.
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If you and your partner, spouse or friend would like to do a volunteer pa trol, phone 403 796 7221 or email info. bbcp@shaw.ca
with two people and vol unteers can patrol at any time of their choosing so it is easy to fit this into personal daily plans. Most volunteers like to get out in the evening after dark, but a few prefer morning or Volunteersdaytime.doapatrol in the comfort of their own vehicle and Tom says volun teers do not have to be out of pocket for fuel. Total Km driven on patrols up to the end of July was 1345. On average 50km are driven during a patrol shift. $30 will be paid to each driver volunteer to offset vehicle operating costs.
The BBCP has been working with ICBC Community Liaison for Speed Watch as well and they hope to contin ue with this support. Equipment is sup plied by TheyICBC.would like to do a bit more outreach to increase awareness when volunteers are available to expand com munity services.
Blind Bay Resort has been a tre mendous supporter in providing office space used as a base for patrols. It is a place where volunteers can meet and sign in prior to going out on patrol.
Currently one or two patrols per week are scheduled. Number of shifts scheduled are based on the number of volunteers available and it fluctuates during the Insuranceyear.is through the RCMP and volunteers will have to submit to a background check for security reasons.
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It’s time to get off the stoop and join the group.
The audit conclusions matter because, as the Commissioner’s audit states, “sound modelling is needed to change the trajectory of Canada’s greenhouse gas emis sions. Such modelling is critical for good decision making on policies and programs that assess how hydrogen could help Canada meets its targets.”
If Canada is to hit GHG reduction targets, we need a vi able plan for hydrogen production and supply chains that can fulfill a good chunk of our energy needs; before we can piv ot, we need an alternative to pivot to. Energy transitions are already affecting workers who deserve a real transition plan. Trudeau’s plan to push energy workers out of livelihoods and into Service Canada offices to apply for EI is not just and erodes public support for energy transitions.
We want to see healthy communities and create lots of op portunities, programs and resources to aid a healthy lifestyle and to help you age in place a longerStepswhile.toFitness will help you eliminate stress. An in door walking program that’s free, to help improve your bal ance and mobility. Walking in the zones means you’ll avoid the bumps and stones, strengthen your bones and help your muscles tone.
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As Trudeau dithers, the necessity for viable and timely plans and actions for energy transition and affected workers quickly increases and I will continue to work with my col leagues to press for these because our collective future re quires them.
Every Monday and Thursday afternoon starting September 8 so come along it’s going to be great.Stay tuned for other pro grams being offered too, as we work towards being healthy through and through. The Lab runs twice a week for those blood work and ECG tests you ParamedicTheseek.Communityisoftenat
our location to offer some help and information.TheFootCare Clinic is a service on repeat to help take care of your feet.
You can volunteer to help us out or just ask us what we are allEmailabout.us at sshealth@ gmail.com or call the office: 250-675-3661
To fight climate change, Canada must reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and although the Trudeau government has announced a target of reducing Canada’s emissions by at least 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, there are serious and unanswered questions of how this will be achieved.
So there’s a lot going on and there will be more so come on through the door.
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A viable plan is needed because recognizing hydrogen’s potential alone will not deliver the low carbon future we want and need; recognition must accompany a viable plan for pro ducing hydrogen and establishing systems to deliver it to Canadians.Thisyear, the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) released audit reports ex amining Trudeau’s plan for achieving his 2030 targets and the CESD’s conclusions were concerning to say the least. The Commissioner found that the government’s hydrogen strate gies are based on unfounded and overly optimistic assump tions and policy makers made decisions ignoring previous as sessments of federal departments. In other words, Trudeau’s plan depends on questionable models.
How can Canadians have confidence in the government’s GHG reduction plan when they know the plan and associated models are unlikely to achieve target objectives because the models lack transparency, quality control and review and are based on overly confident assumptions?
By Sandra Reutlinger
Some of those routines are back in swing and this next season has great stuff to bring.
By MP Mel Arnold, North Okanagan-Shuswap
September days aren’t quite so long and it’s time to sing Fall’s song.
The fitness instructor will assess and guide to help you maintain your stride.
The Commissioner also examined the Trudeau govern ment’s long-promised and non-existent “just transition” plan for Canadian energy workers displaced by energy transitions. Three years ago, Trudeau promised to legislate a plan to pro vide affected workers job retraining and income and pension supports, but no legislation and no associated implementation plan have been produced. Instead, the Commissioner’s audit found the government is relying on Employment Insurance to support affected workers displaced by government policies. How is this a just transition?
Questions about Achieving Emission Targets
The government’s plan leans heavily on the potential of hydrogen and readers who read the Conservative environmen tal plan that I campaigned on last year know Conservatives recognize the potential of and need for hydrogen. Hydrogen can answer many of Canada’s energy questions if govern ments and industry develop and execute a viable plan for hy drogen production, infrastructure, and transition.
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We are excited to share with you that the Board has a call out for contractors to work with us over the winter to complete Phase 1 of our renovation project. As many will recall, there was a special meeting in January this year to ap prove the Hall Renovation project. With unanimous support we have been work ing hard all year to bring together funds that would support stabilizing the foun dation, upgrading the electrical system and working with a contrac tor to make accessible wash rooms, an outdoor ramp, and to extend the kitchen to meet Interior Health safety and healthOurstandards.community has been outstanding in its support for the Project. Donations have been significant and have been offered through out the year. The Eagle Bay Church stepped up to share funds from their Strawberry Social. Dozens of individu als have contributed person al donations. We have had sold out performances for both the Hamsters and our Pub Night. The Live and Silent Auction contributed over $8,000 to our coffers, and every one of our 50/50 winners at these events re turned their winnings to the
ing. The Eagle Bay Park plan has been delayed due to drainage and grading issues that need to be approved be fore work can continue. The CSRD has identified that with the addition of drainage rock and retaining wall on the east side of the park, work can
Community Building - The Legacy Continues in Eagle Bay
By Cathy Wolf
Hall Project Fund. We have also received donations from two private events held in our community and support ed by residents and visitors. We have received grants from the CSRD, The Shuswap Foundation and Federal Government - and we have grants pending notification later this fall. What a tribute to community building. We thank you for your generos ity.
We held a fund raising event for Phase 1 with a Book and Bake Sale on September 3, 9:00 - noon and our on line 50/50 draw will be on October 9. Tickets available at monthwe2023.ovations1contractorbecom/a/wshttps://ebca.rafflenexus.NowourchallengewilltomoveforwardwithatocompletePhasekitchenandbathroomrenbytheendofSpringThecallisout,andwillbeabletoreportnexthowweareproceed
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See you at the Book and Bake Sale.
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there’s more to the Jazz Club than fabulous con certs. A strong co-ordinatingteamtakescareofbehind-the-sceneswork:JohnRasmussen,SandyCameron,
Sandy Cameron to be fea tured on clarinet for first Jazz Club performance of the sea son. (Photo contributed)
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booked the Liam Nadurak Quartet, featuring Liam’s al ways delicious trumpet impro visations for Sept. 29, Major Mambo, who performs classic Latin hits and original com positions on Oct. 13 and the Chris Peterson Trio, showcas ing one of the region’s hottest blowing tenor sax players on Oct.
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Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Secwepemc Territory – The Salmon Arm Jazz Club is tuning up for an other great season of music.
Members of the volunteer, non-profit organization are dedicated to hosting live jazz performances and will open the doors on Thursday, Sept. 15 with a tribute to Benny Goodman.
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Jazz Club season opener a tribute to the “King of Swing”
The legacy of community building continues from the times in the 1950’s when families came together to build a hall that would support their interests and provide a forum for discussion and coming together. The Board of Directors extends its thanks, once again, to the contributions that con tinue that tradition.
On Sept. 15, return to your favourite seat in the Nexus at First Community on Okanagan Avenue. Doors open at 6:30, admission is by donation and there is a rumour that coffee, tea and yummy treats will be available at in advanceanvidesnight.secondupcomingnarm.comtermission.Visitwww.jazzsalmotolearnmoreaboutshowshostedeveryandfourthThursdayThewebsitealsoproalinkforsubscriptiontoemailnewslettersentoutinofeachshow.
Long-time Jazz Club mem ber and clarinetist Sandy Cameron, Dan Smith on rhythm guitar, bass player Jake McIntyre Paul and drummer
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the second half of the season opener will feature an eclectic mix of mu sic performed by several club members.Other regular jazz club members include guitarist Jordan Dick, pianist Colin Spence and Gareth Seys who frequently plays trombone and drums.As the club’s artistic di rector, Jordan Dick books mu sicians for the concerts that are normally scheduled for the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
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progress throughout the fall. This delay will push the com pletion date into later fall but no timelines have been provid ed at this time. We will continue to update you as the CSRD finalizes their plans.
Sorrento and Area Health Centre
We were happy to welcome our locum Physician Terry Clare for ten days in August who provided care alongside Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Balfour. Jennifer will continue to provide in-person care on Mondays and Tuesdays and virtu al care on Thursdays and Fridays. We are very fortunate and grateful to have her at the clinic while Lyndsay and Theresa are on maternity leave.
I was out to dinner the other night and noticed some strange foliage on my meal. Odd that purslane would find it self atop my soup. Fancy that! Restaurants are now serving a weed that would happily take over our gardens if we let it. Purslane is a small, leafy succulent that is a delicious addition to sandwiches or salads; it tastes somewhat like lettuce but also
Unexpected Garden Heroes
It’s been a happy time at the Health Centre as Nurse Practitioner Theresa Walters and husband Mike welcomed a beautiful baby boy in early August. We are so very pleased for both our NP’s Lyndsay (who welcomed a baby girl in May) and Theresa and we wish them every happiness.
By Celia Dyer
has a pleasing tangy tartness to it. It is a superstar antioxidant and is richer in omega 3 fatty acids than any vegetable. A misunderstood garden hero that shows up ev ery year and, like lamb’s quarters, is not on the menu for voles and gophers.Othersecret
We hope everyone enjoyed this classic Shuswap summer and we wish all students a safe and happy return to school.
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heroes capture our attention as we resign our selves to a less than stellar bean and carrot crop. A veritable chorus rises from the fennel patch as hundreds of wasps of sev eral types suck hungrily at the tiny, yellow blossoms. We hav en’t bothered to rein in the fennel plants and they have spread beautifully throughout the garden. Now they are a pollinator’s paradise.Likewise the oregano and mint. We let them flourish past the useful herb state (there’s only so much of the stuff you can consume) and now they are literally abuzz with the sound of happy pollinators. Pollinators are the true workhorses in the garden. Without them, we might as well not plant a thing. This nearly invisible ecosystem of bugs moving pollen from plant to plant is responsible for a significant proportion of the food we eat.
As for the voles and gophers? There’s a lot more going on in the garden than I’ll ever understand. Voles apparently help spread nutrients in the upper soil layer (like the nutrients from our carrots?) and pocket gophers are mini-excavators who can individually move and mix up to a ton of dirt in an area the size of a three-car garage each season, thus aerating the soil veryOureffectively.patchmay not produce mountains of produce, but that doesn’t mean it’s unproductive. A healthy garden comes in many forms. Although for us, this year it may mean fewer beans and carrots. C’est la vie.
An early morning wander through the weeds in our hodgepodge garden provided unexpected inspiration for this month’s Scoop offering. I was about to give in to despondency as I pulled another half-chewed carrot (thanks voles); set a trap in yet another pocket gopher hole; and wondered who is cutting off the bean plants six inches above the ground. But then I no ticed all the healthy growth that has evaded this summer’s on slaught of enemies. And most of it we didn’t plant.
The garden gives in mysterious and very healthy ways this season.This year’s crop of lamb’s quarters is impressive and is of no interest to voles and gophers. Lamb’s quarters is a weed that is a sure bet every summer. Its leaves can be cooked and enjoyed like spinach and it is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is high in fiber and protein (significantly more than spinach) and is loaded with vitamins A and C. It can be blanched and frozen for a healthy vegetable in the winter months, which is a very good thing since there won’t be a surplus of carrots or beans this year. The head gardener is also letting some of the lamb’s quarters go to seed and will sprout them for micro greens. More goodness from a lowly weed.
Tappen, White Lake, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay and Notch Hill and the surrounding rural area. For more information, please con tact mary@sorrentocentre.ca or call her at 250-675-2421 ext 104.Learn
The South Shuswap Community Response Network
Sorrento Centre
One of our core values is to be an inclusive place for all. That means, in addition to welcoming thousands of guests to our main campus, we work hard to be a good neighbour in the South Shuswap as well as the wider Shuswap region.
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“A Community Response Network (CRN) is made up of a diverse group of concerned community members, community agencies, local businesses, government agen cies, professionals, and others who come together to create a coordinated community response to abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in vulnerable adults.”
In our community, the new CRN will act as first point of contact for people with a variety of needs and concerns. Our front office staff - who already monitor our phones seven days a week – will take on a referral role to ensure people are connected to local, provincial, and national re sources to meet their needs. We will also host prevention and education activities with local stakeholders to build a coordinated response to abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults
As part of the BC Association of Community Response Networks, Sorrento Centre will serve as a com munity hub in the South Shuswap for vulnerable seniors and others who are the focus of CRN work. There is a Community Response Network for the entire Shuswap re gion (hosted by the SAFE Society) and, with their support and other South Shuswap service agencies, a parallel net work in the South Shuswap will serve our population.
By Mary Scheidegger Tucked beside the school on Passchendaele Road, Sorrento Centre is known to many as a welcoming place where weavers weave and quilters quilt, where musi cians jam and yoga teachers practice, where children play and learners learn, where dogs and cyclists gather, and where the weary rest as meditators find peace and the spir itual nourish their souls. We host lots of events and activi ties throughout the year – and, like the rest of the Shuswap, we will be looking forward to the return of the salmon in September and October.
Here’s the provincial definition of a CRN:
This summer, amongst our vibrant summer program ming which filled our centre to brimming and filled our hearts to overflowing, we reached out to the community around us. We welcomed the LGBTQ2S+ community to a BBQ on our beachfront, distributed nourishing meals and friendship to our vulnerable neighbours every day and just last week established the South Shuswap Community Response Network.
The South Shuswap Community Response Network was launched in partnership with the local food bank, home-care services, and health unit. The network will con tinue to grow to include other interested member agencies and organizations with Sorrento Centre as the local hub, serving those living and working in Sorrento, Sunnybrae,
more about CRN: www.bccrns.ca; and more about Sorrento Centre: www.sorrentocentre.ca
Mammoth Donkey Socrates has been at the Refuge for more than 10 years. He is now over 30 and recently was di agnosed with Cushing’s Disease, which can cause weight loss and hoof damage. He also has a heart murmur. In the Infirmary, Socrates has daily health checks on his heart rate and temperature, special mash to maintain his weight, and medications administered. Every day the herd health staff must pull him out of his herd to provide this specialized care, and then return him to the herd. The whole process sometimes takes up to 2 hours, Mainprize notes.
26 The South Shuswap Scoop September 2022 Sorrento Drop In Society October 19 @ 1:00 pm at the hall 1148 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento
Putting Seniors First – Barn & Infirmary Expansion at The Donkey Refuge
The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is serious about se nior donkey care. Located near Chase, the Donkey Refuge provides a safe, secure, and permanent home for neglected, abused or unwanted Donkeys.
Donkey Refuge Release
Refuge Founder Shirley Mainprize tells us “the average age of the Donkeys here at the Refuge is now 29.” Just like people, as donkeys age they develop chronic health condi tions that must be managed and treated to keep them healthy and happy.Mainprize
The Refuge is taking donations and selling t-shirts to help fund the project - find out more online at turtlevalley donkeyrefuge.com, or you can connect with Shirley at 250679-2778.
I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
And how is the expansion fundraising going? Mainprize lets us know – “We are grateful to have received a partial grant from the Margaret Haney Fund for Animal Welfare, held at the Vancouver Foundation and awarded by the Shuswap Community Foundation. And the rest? Right now we are working on raising it.”
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to all members and interested parties
credits two years with no visitors during Covid with the chance to concentrate on developing more infrastructure on the farm for herd health care; in 2020/21 the Refuge was able to fundraise and build a new dedicated infirmary.“The Infirmary has been critical for daily health moni toring, intake quarantine and surgery. For example, before this was built, if a donkey needed surgery, we would have to load the donkey into a trailer, drive to Kamloops to the Vet and spend 3 to 5 days there in the clinic for surgery and re covery, and then return home. The journey puts an incred ible amount of stress on an already sick animal. Now we just call the vet out.”
“This year we are launching the Senior Barn & Infirmary Expansion Project. It is the next necessary step to maintaining a high level of care for the donkeys who need it the most – Seniors. We are going to expand our senior housing by 2000 square feet, adding large stalls to help us continuously monitor our most vulnerable donkeys better, and expand the infirmary interior to accommodate more donkeys. Right now we only have one stall.”
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It’s a move being seen among more organizations on this side of the pandemic, explained Barry Delaney, President and Chief Executive Officer of SASCU. “Our staff have been working exception ally hard to support and reconnect with our members and community,” said Delaney. “Now we are taking time to reconnect with each other.”
Members and clients are en couraged to plan ahead for the closure along with the closure on Friday, September 30, in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In effort to bring together as many people as possi ble for this staff event, the SASCU Contact Centre will operate with a reduced team to help provide op tions to urgent requests only.
SASCU
“While unusual for SASCU, we felt it crucial to take this step for our staff,” said Delaney. “We thank our members and clients for their under standing and look forward to return ing Thursday, September 22, fresh and renewed.”
SASCU Release
SASCU Financial Group will close all branches and offices of its Credit Union, Insurance, and Wealth businesses on Wednesday, September 21. This step will allow all staff to come together for a day of training and collaboration.
As always, online banking, mo bile apps, and ATMs will be avail able. Visit sascu.com for more finan cial information, advice, and tools.
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and familiar Blind Bay. The individual brush strokes of each member together portray the unique connection Blind Bay Painters have with the Memorial Hall in its inspirational loca tion by the bay.
This mural is 4ft. (121cm) by 7ft. (213cm), consisting of 66, 8 inch (20cm) square tiles. Each tile is a personal painting from each of the current BBP members and each one together makes an image of a plein air painter overlooking the scenic
The roots of the Blind Bay Painters (BBP) lay in the ori gins of the current day Blind Bay Memorial Hall.
By Maureen Croft-Steen with Barbra Fairclough
Blind Bay Mural- Jean Toker-left-and Maureen Croft-Steen (photo contributed)
The Blind Bay Painters have honored their long history with the Blind Bay Memorial Hall (BBMH) with the place ment of a colorful sixty-six panel hand painted mural at the entrance to Reedman Gallery located at the hall at 2510 Blind Bay Road in Blind Bay.
BBP soon outgrew the kitchens of Jane Hansen and Doris Duffus after they began meeting in 1964. The BBP moved into the old schoolhouse hall (on the location of the current hall) in 1968 and the painters group began to grow. The group had eleven members then and according to Betty Aak in her book ‘1964-1994, Thirty years of the Blind Bay Painters’ she says, “As the reputation of the group grew both as fine artists and a great place to meet and make friends, interest in joining continued to increase.”
Shortly after on July 10, 1969, they had their first art show. Thirty people attended including a visitor from Papua New Guinea, Sartre Arawa! From that day on art shows at Blind Bay Memorial Hall con tinue to attract visitors from around the world as they va cation in our area.
Jean Christy, a long-standing member has previously said, “We can help each other.” She notes that everyone has some thing different they can share in teaching a new technique or approach to art. This spirit of helping and teaching each other came to define how the mural project came together.
The Reedman Gallery at Bind Bay Hall is where the general public can visit the Artistry Show in November. Also, during July and August the Arts and Gifts Show pres ents a selection of high-quali ty items from local artists and artisans.The Memorial Hall vol unteers will make popular art workshops available from time to time and host fun events during other times of the year.
After a period of time the Blind Bay school house build ing no longer met the commu nity needs. The current day hall built by the community took two years to build and when it opened October 4, 1980, in fond reference to the old school house was named the Blind Bay Memorial Hall.
Reedman Gallery first opened its doors to the pub lic on May 10 and 11, 2013. The dedication of the gal lery reflects the generous do nation to the hall by Diane Reedman from the estate of her late aunt Marjorie May (nee Reedman). The gallery is now in its ninth year.
Jean Toker, of BBP’s, says prep took a while due to time getting supplies. The image was chosen by the artists and with assistance from a local printer the image was enlarged into a grid of sixty-six panels. James Hayes played an integral role in pulling the physical components together in a frame. The en tire project took about ten weeks.
If you are interested in learning more about events at the Blind Bay Hall and Reedman Gallery phone Agnes at 250 253 5200 or email at bniky@gmail.com. To contact Blind Bay Painters, contact Jean Toker at 250 253 6965 or jtokersix@gmail.com or drop in to paint Tuesdays at 9:30 am at the hall.
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Creative Connection Honored in Blind Bay Mural
• Art: Two Levels of art lessons for ages 5 to 7 and ages 8+;
Artist Jude Prevost. Art on the Green 2022
FACES OFFERINGS IN MUSIC, DANCE AND ART EXPAND
The Fall Schedule for dance, art and music lessons through FACES is now out. All classes for youth and children will begin the week of Monday, September 12.
SALUTE TO THE SOCKEYE RETURNS
The annual salm on run in the Shuswap returns this year in October. As it is a dom inant run the year, the full Salute to the Sockeye Event will be held. Be sure to check out all that the Salute has to offer by visiting: lute-to-the-sockeyewww.salmonsociety.com/sa
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• Music: Private music lessons in pi ano, voice & guitar with a choice of four different certified teachers avail able on separate days;
• Dance: Ballet, Lyrical, Mom & Tot Movement, Hip Hop, Acro, Jazz & Tap;
Arts Council
Music in the Bay wrapped up its 7th year in the South Shuswap this year. Arts Council President James Clark to gether with event organizers, would like to thank the many sponsors and peo ple who made this weekly community event, a great one.
ART ON THE GREEN
port the artists and artisans on location. Watch for news of next year’s Art on the Green to emerge in the Spring of 2023.
• Children’s Choir: Three levels –Junior Choir, Youth Choir and new this year Glee Club for ages 12+ focusing on contempo rary pop pieces, singing in harmonies.TRYOUT ANY DANCE CLASS FREE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12TH. Please contact Jacquie theretoassist@shuswaparts.comatletherknowyou’llbetotestitout!
Hoodies. campfires. cuddling. Fall is here!
The community saw another fabu lous Art on the Green Show & Sale held on August 20 at the Cedar Heights Golf Course. The event committee would like to thank all who came out to sup
Submitted by Karen Brown, Executive Director
MUSIC IN THE BAY THANK YOU’S
This year, FACES is pleased to of fer:
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Art on the green 2022 in full swing (photo contributed)
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By Barbra Fairclough
Art on the Green in its second year had a success ful event on August 20 at the Cedar Heights Golf Course. Susan McLeod one of the event organizers said it went well with 365 visitors attending. Set up started with complimentary coffee and muf fin for artists and warm weather during the afternoon kept volunteers busy doing water patrols keeping artists cool and refreshed. The food and music along with the cre ations of eighteen artists made for an enjoyable event for everyone.Tohelp bolster sales, artists were provided a poster in advance of the event so they could notify their clients and invite them to the event. It is a great face to face opportu
Visitors Come to Art on the Green
Art on the Green Committee members for 2022 - (L-R) Cynthia Blacklock, Sandy Vogstad, Susan McLeod, Rebecca Shepherd, Sherry St. Germaine, Lori Kelsey, Don Chambers and Rose Collin (photo contributed)
Art on the Green is organized by and for artists and is meant to provide a place for artists to sell their art.
The event follow-up survey shows the event was posi tive for participants. Susan confirms “We have new volun teers from this show for the committee and the event next year.”Susan is grateful for the wonderful enthusiasm from the many volunteers.
ers and instrumentalists step ping up to the microphone and delivering music sure to lighten the mood and set toes to tapping. As an added attraction, poets and racon teurs will have the opportuni ty to weave their stories with readings that taketures.wordesinedtoaudiencesimagplacthroughpicInthe
interest of health safety, COVID protocols will be optional. Shuswap Coffee House doors will open at 6:30 pm for performer regis trations, with the programme starting at 7:00 pm. A few spots can be booked in ad vance for out-of-town per formers. Call 250.832.2 300 to reserve. Beverages and snacks will be available. Admission fee is $4.00. Music and the arts – a panacea like no other. And a great way to add to your weekends.
Next year is now in the planning stages, and anyone interested as an artist to exhibit or a volunteer for the com mittee or the event, please send an email to artongreen don@outlook.com.
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nity for artists to step out of their studios and meet with the public with an opportunity to sell their creations
By Carolyn Parks Mintz Author, Freelance Writer & Journalist Wildwood Productions and the Gleneden Association are pleased to again pres ent the popular Coffee House evenings—entertain ment events that ran for ten years during the 1970’s and 80’s— to be held at Gleneden Hall located at 5151 49th Street NW, just west of Salmon Arm, running off TransCanada Highway oppo site Pierre’s Point Road.
So, what is a “Coffee House?” The Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines it as a place serving coffee and refreshments, as well as (more significantly) live performances presented cab aret style. And that’s what will be re-staged at the Hall every third Saturday from September 17th to next May. Shows will be Open Mic for mat, with talented local sing
Salmon Arm “Shuswap Coffee House” Happenings
• Awarded 1,254 LCIF grants totaling over US$35 million that supported communities and Lions service around the world. • Mobilized the Refugees and Displaced Persons fund to award nearly US$1.8 million in grants for Lions to support Ukraine refugees.
Sorrento Lions Club
We are holding our Seniors’ Christmas Party and Silent Auction at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre on November 26, 2022 beginning at 6:30 pm. Appetizers will be served during the evening. This is a free event for our se niors and proceeds from the Silent Auction go back into the community.Ourfirst weekly meat draw will be held at the Copper Island Pub in Sorrento on September 16, 2022 and carry on until June 23, 2023. We thank the community for their con tinued support of this fund raiser and hope to see you then.
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From July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, more than 495 million people were helped by Lions worldwide. This is an increase of more than 100 million people served over the previous year, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the 1.4 million Lions around the world.
We will be planning our upcoming events at our first meeting on September 1st and will keep you posted.
• Helped prevent avoidable blindness and improved the quality of life for over 23 million blind and visually im paired people.
• Impacted over 27 million people by reducing the prev alence of diabetes and improving the quality of life for those diagnosed.
Two of our bursary recipients. From left to right: Lion Bob Kreiger, Emma Lloyd, Lion Judi Kembel, Jabin Zuidhof and Lion Patrick Wright. (photo contributed)
By Judi Kembel
Summer is almost over and fall is on the way. We had a very quiet August other than presenting bursaries to Emma Lloyd and Jabin Zuidhof. We wish them every success in the post-secondary pursuits.
Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects for more than a century. That service impact is amplified through the gen erous support of the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), which provides grant funding to support the com passionate work of Lions, empowering their service so they can make an even greater impact in their local and global communities.Herearesome of the ways Lions made a difference in their communities during this historic year of service:
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
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• Ensured over 79 million community members had access to nutritious foods.
• Protected and restored our environment to improve the well-being of 156 million people.
• Provided support for over 11 million children, and their families, affected by childhood cancer.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club orga nization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries and geographic ar eas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humani tarian projects, and we extend our service impact through the generous support of our Lions Clubs International Foundation. We are focused on supporting vision, the envi ronment, childhood cancer, hunger, diabetes, and other press ing humanitarian needs to help address some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.
We look forward to continuing our work in the communi ty and new members are always welcome. If you are interest ed 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 infor mation about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo. ca . We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/
The Notch Hill Town Hall Little White Church was a host of some memorable moments being made too with all of its brides and grooms who said I do this summer.
A well update for the NHTH. Anthony Friesen from Interior Geoscience has submitted the phase One, tasks 1&2 to Interior Health for approval. There are a total of two phases totaling 5 tasks, including reporting. Tentative drill ing to start October 11 with Corley Drilling.
The Notch Hill Heritage Rentals are now taking your wedding and venue bookings for 2023. The Notch Hill Town Hall is a Not For Profit Registered Association. Rental revenue from our NH Heritage Rentals aids us in keep ing the hall self sufficient and open to the community and guests.The embankment garden along the side of the Little White Church has been given a fresh look. Drought resistant succulents that were donated by local gardens were planted and some landscape fabric and mulch put down. Thankyou to the hall volunteers who came out to weed, plant, and wa ter our beautiful gardens.
By Anna-Marie Eckhart
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Notch Hill Town Hall Director Carol Mowers has accepted the Entertainment Chairperson role at the hall. We look forward to her first an nual event, The Notch Hill Harvest
There are two Executive Directors positions available at the NHTHA. Vice President & Secretary. These are a volunteer one-year term position. Mentorship available. Annual mem bership $10 per person. Enjoy learn ing the local history, learn how Notch Hill made a notch in history. Be a part of a locally community minded group, help preserve our Shuswap history, by giving a helping hand. Everyone wel comed. Please submit letters of interest to the NHTHA. See address below.
Notch Hill Natter
The Notch Hill Repair & Maintenance volunteer com mittee has organized a project for the repairing of the Notch Hill School House rear entry. The rear bridge entry is made of wood that has rotted over time and is unsafe. Unfortunately during our annual Notch Hill Heritage Day at the hall some of our guests and visitors were unable to use the front entry of the 101 year old NH School house as its entry has steep steps. Repairing our level rear entry will again allow for the NH School House to be accessible to all and pro vide a safe second exit as well. A com munity grant in aid has been submitted to support this project.
Hello from the Notch Hill Natter! I hope your Shuswap summer days have been enjoy able and memorable.
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Notch Hill Town Hall Little White Church (photo contributed)
Market & Halloween Pumpkin Patch. This new event takes place Saturday October 1 from 11am to 4pm. Indoor and out door vendors, fresh corn on the cob sales, BBQ Hotdogs, can dy apples, pies, soup & bun all being offered. Pick & paint your Pumpkin in our decorated Halloween Pumpkin Patch.
For more information or where to find us: Anna-Marie Eckhart ~ President 250 804-3374. Marianne Romyn NH Heritage Rentals 250 835-4721. Carol Mowers NH Events Coordinator 250 804-5229. Amy Berry NH Event Recruiter 250 1639675-5536.Notch
The annual Notch Hill Christmas Market is being held at the hall Saturday November 5, 9am to 2pm. Returning to deck the hall is The Shuswap Market Group Artisans & Vendors. All artisan & vendor bookings for this event is ONLY with Laurissa Gallant 250 804-5185. Coffee, Soup & bun, and more offered.
Hill Rd, Sorrento BC v0e 2w1, notchhill townhall1910@gmail.com Or LIKE us on Facebook Notch Hill Community Hall
The last Notch Hill Town Hall General meeting of the year will be held Monday October 3 at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Coffee & dessert available.
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1983: CONTROLLER
1988: STARTUPS: Downie Street Sawmills and Cargill1989: CONTROLLER
In early January of 2017, Sue McCrae, president since 1981 of Argyle Business Solutions Ltd. was acclaimed by Elite Women somecanthenessandication,wide.com)(elitewomenworldWorldwideforherdedachievements,leadershipinbusisolutions.Thereasonsforaccordgivenherbesummarizedinsmallpartbylooking
By Jerre Paquette
Making A Dollar Out Of A Dime: I Have A Vision Part 2
at the list of positions and roles she has held in a variety of communities since 1981, some of which were held simultaneously:
1989: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
1991: SALES AUDITAlpinedevelopment,unteeringlife’sRevelstokemunities.extentitingmovingindividualsservicecouldtocialmunitiesagefather’sriencement,listCONTROLLERCONTROLLERCONTROLLER1994:SUPERVISORFINANCIAL2001:CONTRACTCONSULTANT2005:CONTROLLER/CFO2014-presentday:FINANCIALThecommonthemeinthislongisbusinesssupportanddevelopwhichtracksbacktoherexpeinbusinessfromage9atherfarmandminkranch.From9,shegrewtorealizethatcomcannotgrowwithoutfinanacumen(assheputsit,“theabilitymakeadollaroutofadime”).Norcommunitiesgrowwithouttheofaclearvisionenablingbothandcommunitiestokeepforwardtogether.Thelistishelpfulinunderstandtheaccordgivenherin2017,butisonlyathumbnailsketchoftheofSue’sofferingstohercomOvertheyearsshespentinandBlindBay(1993),herfocusbecameworkingandvolineconomicandbusinesscommunityfutures,theSportsSociety,GirlGuides,
Sue McCrae at work
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1981-present day: BUSINESS OWNER
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and endless committees and enterprises.In2011 she decided she should retire and spend her time with her family and her uncle in the last days of his life—that was wonderful, in part because she could now offer skills and under standings to her own fami ly that she had gained from volunteering in Shuswap Hospices; it was as though the community was paying her back.Buttwo years later, in January of 2013, she real ized withdrawing from com munity involvement was not working for her:
“As a result, I came to realize that if Don and I were going to stay here for any length of time, we’d need to have access to health services….”Atthattime, there were noneSuddenly,available.she had her vision in front of her—no services? Then build one! And that lead to the develop ment of the South Shuswap Health Services Society and the Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre, achieve ments made possible by her leadership of several Blind Bay citizens who shared her vision, her work ethic, and who valued her leadership and business acumen.
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Our question to her: when’s the book coming out, Sue?
“I had to extend my self back into my commu nity, but not like I was in Revelstoke where I was soooo involved in commu nity development that home had become a refuge from all the work I was doing. So nowTowhat?!”answer that difficult question, Sue reached out to Paul Demenok. Paul had just been elected as CSRD rep, and he gave her a good understanding of what was happening in and needed in Blind Bay if the community was to be sustainable:
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She consistently vol unteers for her community, leading or participating, for example, as a director for many not-for profit organi zations, including as Past President of Salmon Arm Rotary
She completed business management and account ing courses from Okanagan College and coursework through Pitman Business College
SheClubhas continued to sit on the Shuswap Musical Festival Board for 20 years to date.And
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ter receiving world recogni tion, and Sue has conceived a new vision of a future for herself and her husband Don: “Don and I are making a change: we’re selling our large home, retiring from my present level of work, but staying in the Blind Bay Community that has been home since Retiring?1993.”Read the above paragraph carefully and consider some of what she has been broadly ac knowledged for:
It may well take Sue and Don a while to sell their home in the present mar ket, and it most certainly will take her quite a while to rationalize the concept of retirement. Meanwhile, her friends in the Blind Bay community hope that she finds the balance she is look ing for and so well deserves.
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She has directly contrib uted to industries and busi nesses in a wide variety of fields, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, finance, forestry, retail and service, and hospice services
of course, the com munity of Blind Bay ap plauds her every time a blood test is required and no one has to make the trip to Salmon Arm.
As the hot and hazy summer draws to a close, it occurred to me that we are 2 1/2 years into a somewhat new lifestyle. It’s one in which we’ve hunkered down, visualized new ways of doing things, and perhaps slipped into a pattern much different than the pre-pandemic time. You know, make supper, tidy the kitchen, and then set tle into that comfy easy chair for a few hours of Netflix, or some other form of TV watching. It got me to thinking that this fall might be the time to shake things up a little! How about joining a class at Carlin Hall, going to a coffeehouse, seeing one of the upcoming concerts which feature many of our top Canadian artist. None of these take up a huge amount of time and will get you out of the house for an evening. Even more fun would be to bring a friend or two along!!Coffeehouse season is starting up on Saturday October 1 at 7:00 pm. The format will be up to 8 Open Mic sign ups prior to a 45-minute feature act. Please contact Diane at 250 517 0861 if interested musicians are eager to play!
Carlin Hall AssociationCommunity
By Heather Hamlin Gravells
St Mary’s Anglican/United church is having a pride party for anyone who wants to come, on September 17 at 7pm.It is our chance to celebrate the diversity of our community and our efforts towards becoming an affirm ing community of the United Church. We are hosting a PIE event (Public, Intentional, Explicit).
A few presentations will be made, and pie and iced tea will be served. The party will be at 7pm at Sorrento Centre in the Kekuli. Put it on your calendar and spread the word!
Pride Party at St. Mary’s Church
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If you’re interested in helping out with some special events, the Board can always use a few extra hands. Enjoy the remaining days of Summer. Please stay safe and be good to one an other.
By Jane Stephenson
The Wednesday Jam Group will be getting underway and will be $40 for 10 sessions or a $5 drop in fee. The dates are from October 5 to December 7 and will run from 1-3 pm. Please call Diane at the number listed above.
In next month’s Scoop edition, there will be information regarding a Sunday afternoon “Maker Space” session. Stay tuned for the details.
By Corryn Grayston
Wow! What a fantastic summer we have had in the Shuswap. We have been excited to see the Hall so extensively uti lized for numerous events and gatherings – things we haven’t been able to do for large groups in the last few years. Such an energising time for our community and visitors.TheBoard took a well-deserved break from our monthly meetings during July and August but we were still working diligently on our various roles, from coordinating booking re quests and happenings to brainstorming about upcom ing community events.
With that being said, we are an ticipating a return to our pre-Christ mas Craft Fair as well as our Christmas Light-Up event which have been long-standing programs sponsored by the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association. A community-wide event is also being dis cussed for later this Fall.
I fully intend to maintain my mem bership with the Association, however I must step down from the Board as I formally announce my intention to run
for a School Trustee – SD83 for Area 3 which encompasses the North Shuswap, Sorrento and Carlin.
Thank you to my fellow Board members and the community at large for supporting the Sorrento Memorial Hall. Remember to renew or become one of our newest voting members. Please con sider joining the Board to help shape and build upon the offerings and programs that are available through the Sorrento Memorial Hall. It’s an exciting and promising time for the Board and the Memorial Hall!
Over the summer, the Board also met with our architect to start the con cept drawings for the Hall. We hope to see the renderings in the next few months and will be eager to share those with our community and stake holder organizations.
The SMHA had an information ta ble at the highly popular Market by the Bay to share a brief storyboard snapshot
In closing off this month’s article, I wish to add it has been an honour to serve as President of the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association. Albeit a short time with this organiza tion, I have witnessed the passion and dedication this group of individuals has for one of our community’s most pre cious assets.
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Sorrento Memorial Hall
into future development options for the Sorrento Memorial Hall, as well as a printed survey to garner information on what our community would like to see offered through the facility. We intend to continue this collection of community member ideas as we enter into the final months of 2022.
Amazing and Caring People
Our hearts are so thankful to George, Linda, Garret and their neighbour.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Don and AnglemontGail
The evening of August 11, we were returning in our boat to the Celista boat launch after supper at the restaurant in Blind Bay. Initially Blind Bay was fairly calm.Once we got into the open water, the wind picked up and the waves developed rapidly. The swells were se vere for our boat which was taking in water, stern and bow. The options were to set anchor in shallower water or beach the boat.
What amazing and caring people we met.
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The anchor did not hold in the shallower water, so we picked a spot in Blind Bay to beach the boat. We were met by an incredible group who not only helped us on shore but offered us the hospitality of their home. They even drove us back to the boat launch and helped us get the boat back in the water the next morning.
BC Bike Race Coming to the Shuswap
Alternate locations for re
• Skimikin Transfer Station 2281 Skimikin Road, Tappen
cyclables include:
For information on the items accepted at CSRD recy cling depots, see Recycle BC.
Co-op Recycling Closed My favourite colour AUTUMNis
For more info on the event check out https://bcbiker ace.com
• Salmon Arm Landfill 4290 - 20th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
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• Sorrento Recycling Depot 1164 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento
• Bill’s Bottle Depot 2840 - 13th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm
By Jo Anne Malpass
The bike race will be in Salmon Arm on September 18 with riders going 50 km.“The hard work, organization and cooperation between groups like the Shuswap Trail Alliance and Shuswap
CSRD Release
The last day of operation for Tappen Co-op Recycling Depot, located at 4828 TransCanada Highway, was August 31, 2022.Dueto the changes to the Trans-Canada Highway in that area and the owners’ planned upgrades to the Tappen Coop Store and Gas Bar, the re cycling depot will be perma nently closed as of Thursday, September 1, 2022.
They need numerous on-course volunteers for marshalling and cheer ing on the day of the race, volunteers for course set up in the days leading up to the race, and again for course tear down following the race. On race day, time commitments can be flexible. For information, or to become a volun teer, please contract Chris Stromgren at cstromgren@gmail.com.BCBikeRaceisamulti-day moun tain bike stage race that explores many regions in beautiful British Columbia. Riders will either be grunting up the climbs or hootin’ and hollering down thrilling descents over multiple stages as they enjoy the only way to truly taste what BC riding is all about, says the BC Bike Race website. Filled with climbs, descents and singletrack that will re quire your entire skill set to conquer and cover a distance that demands a good set of lungs. BCBR is not just about the singletrack, it’s also about the camara derie, beers & friendship that make your adventure a complete package.
The BC Bike Race is coming to the Shuswap and they are looking for volunteers to help with the event on Sunday, September 18, reports the Shuswap Trail Alliance.
Cycling Club working in alignment with the vision of South Canoe Trail Advisory and Recreation Sites and Trails BC has resulted in a well-con nected network of trails that offer end less options for singletrack trail riding for the stage in Salmon Arm,” says the website.With a big 50 km day sending rid ers up 1900 m of climbing, it will re quire a fit body and mind to keep your head up and eyes open to enjoy the deep green lush forest of the Shuswap region. The perfectly sculpted trails of South Canoe, deep forested tracks in the Larch Hills and the notoriously steep descending in the Rubberhead zone make for surprising ly fast rolling over this long and hilly course.Areal stage rac er’s profile is formed with two big climbs separating technical but fast and flowing singletrack descents. Course Designers have linked up some of the most iconic trails in the area to challenge racers.
Photo shared from BC Bike Race Website
Tappen
More detailed biographies and information about the 2022 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars event is available at the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars website. And the fundraising effort for Dancing with the Shuswap Stars starts now!
• Jim and Marcia Beckner – After winning the Couples Category in 2016, this couple has not slowed down in their retirement, continuing with cycling, skiing and paddling, volunteering with the Good Food Box program and Larch Hills Ski Club, as well as singing and acting.
• Brian Elidoros and Megan Friesen – Brian is the owner of Hillside Construction and Megan is the operator of an Air B&B.
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• Missy MacKintosh – Makeup artist and entrepreneur, Missy continues to expand her MisMacK clean makeup line and her retail operations. After dancing with City Dance co-own er Jens Goerner in 2018, they will return to this year’s lineup.
• Josh and Joanne Bickle – The winners of the Couples Category with their sexy Bachata in 2019, Josh and Joanna own and operate Integrity Roofing Corp. and Standard Roofing (2016) Ltd.
Josh and Joanne Bickle
Marcia and Jim Beckner
Missy Mackintosh and Jens Goerner
Media Release
The 2022 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars will be bringing all the excitement back to the dance floor at the Salmon Arm Community Centre on Friday, November 18.
• Shawn and Shelley Desautels – Shawn is the owner of Whizbang Boxing, Salmon Arm’s newest boxing gym and Shelley is an Okanagan College GIS instructor and owns her own business, Mighty Owl Mapping.
New Twists for Dancing with the Shuswap Stars
• Terry & Kim Kushniruk – Terry is a friendly face at Lordco and Kim works downtown at Redd’s Threads Clothing.
In the All-Stars Category:
In the Couples category:
• Phil McIntryre-Paul – Coming back from the 2018 event, Phil is well-known for his work with the Shuswap Trail Alliance and will be dancing with City Dance co-owner
• Tracy Hughes and Orlando Robertson – Pro-Am category winners in 2016, Tracy does communications work for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and her dance partner Orlando runs a beekeeping and honey business in Grindrod.
There are a few new twists for this year’s event includ ing a change in our dance categories. The perennially popu lar Couples Category will bring rookie contestants in to learn a totally new dance while they raise money for the Shuswap Hospice Society.
For the 2022 season, we have also brought back some fa miliar faces to strap their dancing shoes back on for another turn on the dance floor. Our All-Stars will go head-to-head and toeto-toe in a quest for the first All-Star championship trophy!
• Morgan and Tyler Stevenson – Morgan cares for animals as a Veterinarian at the Shuswap Vet Clinic, while Tyler is a firefighter with the City of Salmon Arm.
Shawn and DesautelsShelley
The public can make online donations to support your fa vourite couple by purchasing star votes for $5. Each $5 con tribution counts as one vote towards a couple’s vote total. Advance voting will be combined with voting on the night of the gala to determine the winning dance couple.
So, get your votes in now at www.shuswapstars.ca
Champagne Beauty Facebook:Instagram:Lexi.carmel92@gmail.champagnebeauty.lexichampagnebeautyLexi[250]515-2435 Mobile makeup artist MakeUP for every occasion photoshoot packages & Makeup lessons available ServingtheShuswapandsurroundingarea
Heather Stranks.
It’s become apparent that the story tellers of today have many forms of chronicling our adventures. I write, Wes speaks and Mike shows our passion for the backcountry, the balance of exploring and respecting the land. Exploration without ex ploitation.Thefarther we climb the more the terrain changes from dirt to rock, the trail becomes more technical and the chal lenges change. Slow and steadily our pack remains together, a couple of us took an alternate route through a section as the higher clearance trucks tackled a steep washout and those that didn’t concede to the hill ended up winching their way further.
Mount Mobley Lookout
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some incredible scen ery, hidden places that belong only in the whispers between lo cals. Maps often show everything except the locations we are going to or coming from. On those trips I have boasted, well more so bragged, of the Shuswap’s endless backcountry, our world class waterfalls and the history still alive in those places we only whisper about.
1 to Oct 31 Daily 9am - 5pm Nov 1 to Mar 31 Daily 9am - 4pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day Closed
1164SORRENTOPasschendaele
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Even after weeks of thirty degree weather, the small streams remain and some wet patches lined the trail nearing the final leg before the summit. Laughs and life lessons squawk on the radios as the near golden roof of the lookout appears on the horizon. The whine of the low gears takes over as silence falls across the radios. Heads out the window focused on our chosen path, we line up the trucks along the cliff edge. As many peo ple had been there before as were witnessing it for the first time, though the smiles were all the same. The Jeeps all lined up, col orful like the alpine bloom itself for a photo followed by the next four rigs.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures
Then up to the lookout for a well needed lunch that like al ways was made far better by Wade’s serious approach to back country meals. I swear this guy doesn’t go anywhere without a BBQ. I am grateful beyond words for the team we have built. Supporting each other on the trail has spilled out into support ing each other in our day to day life.
- Sat, 8:30am -4:30pm Stat Holidays Closed
SALMON
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Transfer Stations
Whether you read, listen or watch our adventures, we thank each one of you and hope that by the end of an episode, your sense of adventure won’t let you sit still. Check out Shuswap Overland Adventures on Facebook or Instagram to help you fill out your own adventure list.
2281SKIMIKINSkimikin
For more years than it feels, I have been going off-road into our backcountry with a few genuinely good dudes. Our shared interest, which sounds way better than mutual obsession, brought us together early one November morning at the first four-wheel drive toy run I attended. Raising the spirits of chil dren in need at Christmas was something I wanted to be a part of and a parade of well built 4x4’s making that Christmas magic happen only sweetened the experience.
Stunning scenery filled by the vibrant green mountainside hosting the alpine flowers as diverse by shape and size as they are by color. Mike in the Hummer broke away from the pack for a moment to launch a drone high above to film us as we entered the meadows. This would be great footage for his next episode
of The Unexpected Offroad, a great Youtube channel dedicated to his adventures in the BC backcountry. Following behind me the white Toyota of Wes, the host of the 4x4 Canada Podcast.
to Tues 10am - 4pm Stat Holidays Closed
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to get to it is literally the road less travelled. As our convoy of eight machines kicked up dust, worse for every vehicle farther down the line, I quickly gave out some basic directions in case we were separated or lost communication before we exited the steep climb into the open meadows of the alpine bloom.
If you follow our wanderings, then you already know our infatuation with the remote mountain lookouts hidden all over BC. I’ve seen many because of our friendship and every year the list grows and so do the checkmarks.
& Sun, 10am - 4pm, Stat Holidays Closed
ARM 4290 – 20th Ave SE
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Today was my turn to guide the group into the alpine so they could check a legendary lookout off their list. Where their maps showed no trail is where our adventure to Crowfoot be gan. The lookout is no secret, like many all over the province, it’s well documented and visited but the way we were going
By Jason Lutterman
Welcome to our back yard
Recycling depots
SALMON
ARM Bill’s Bottle Depot 2840 - 13th Avenue SW
Eagle Bay 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca250-517-0429,
Luke Gubbles shuswapvsar.org250-803-1095,
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Fire Services CoordinatorA Sean Coubrough scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca250-833-5955
Blind Bay Painters Jean Toker 250253-6965 jtokersix@gmail.com
South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250-463-2495
White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, whitelakehall@cablelan.net778-231-8810,
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sorrento Health Centre 250-675-2167
GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca250-803-6864,
White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Gary Loeppky 250-803-2828
Cruising the Okanagan Car Club Facebook or email Anna-Marie cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.comEckhart
HEALTH SERVICES
Blind Bay Garden Club Susan 250-835-2351
CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477
Eldene Lindberg 250 675 4168 Neighbourhood Emergency Pre paredness 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
Notch Hill Hall Events - Amy Berry 250-803-1806
Blind Bay Citizens Patrol Carolyn & Tom 403-796-7221 info. bbcp@shaw.ca
Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendaele Road, 250-675-2222
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Shirley 250-679-2778 donkeyrefuge@gmail.comor
Sorrento Drop In Society 1148 Pass chendaele Rd. 250-675-5358, sdis@shaw.ca / www.sdis.ca Sorrento Food Bank Tina 250-253-3663,sorrentofoodbank.caHysop
White Lake Residents Assoc.(WLRA) info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca
Shuswap Tennis sletennisclub@gmail.com Shuswap Waterfront Owners Associa tion (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca / www.SWOA.ca
Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661
White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road whitelakehall@cablelan.net250-803-4616
Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca250-517-7980
Carlin Country Market Angela Inskip carlinpac@hotmail.com250-833-2094,
White Lake 3607 Parri Rd., Chief Bryan Griffin WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca250-835-4500,
Blind Bay Bridge Club Vicki 250-675-2141, vicki00@telus.net
Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. carhall4051@gmail.comHallwww.carlinhall.netTappenrentals:250-675-5426
Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart Check250-804-3374usouton Facebook
Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswaplschaffer@orl.bc.ca250-675-4818,BlindBayMarket
2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay www.cedarheightscommunity.ca250-675-2012
Blind Bay Community Society blindbayhall@gmail.com250-675-3919,
Sorrento Health Centre Society
Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Rob Milne: 250-835comsunnybraecommunityassociation.nityAssociationFacebook.com/SunnybraeCommu8657
833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca
Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre 250-675-2523www.shuswaplakeestates.comsle@shuswaplakeestates.com
Heritage Rentals - Marianne Ro myn 250-835-4721
Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Hallwww.eaglebayhall.caRd.rentals:778-888-7391
CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca250-517-0810,
Cedar Heights Community Association
Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Angela Inskip Carlinpac@hotmail.com250-833-2094,
Emergency Support Services Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-
South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. Facebook:blindbayhall@gmail.com250-675-3139BlindBayMemorial Hall & Reedman www.blindbaymemorialhall.caGallery
Arts Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250-515-3276
Sorrento Hall #2 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca250-517-7980
Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff sorrentominorball@gmail.com250-804-6923,
Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) (beside Spinnake r Cafe) 250-6753661, cisrcbb@gmail.com
Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019
Please check with your local community hall for more information and scheduled events
Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204, Vernon Moti 250-503-3664, aimroads@acciona.ca Shuswap Better at Home Central Intake sbahintake@outlook.com250-253-2749, Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428, www.shuswapfounda tion.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 info@slams.ca1-866-293-3851,/www.slams.ca Shuswap Theatre Society https://shuswaptheatre.com South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Karen Brown manager@southshuswapchamber.com250-515-3276, Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue
Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Lions Manor. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse
Debbie ssfr@shaw.caEdwards,
Victim Services Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638
Tappen/Sunnybrae 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Marc Zaichkowsky, TappenSunnybraeVFD@250-835-8696csrd.bc.ca
Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. 1-877-452-0719sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY HALL INFORMATION
FIRST RESPONDERS
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Conversations in French - Chase Library Thu 5:00-6:30pm Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17 and Dec 1. A casual time to try out, practice and learn French at the Chase Library. Drop-in. For adults. 250.679.3331
Copper Island Health Centre - Mo bile Lab Tues and Thur 8:00 am to noon, Foot Care Wed. The Smile Peo ple Dental Clinic 3rd Fri, community paramedic last Thurs. of the month. To book appointments and access se niors resource services, call 250-67536 61 To book immunizations call 250-833-4101. Located in the Blind Bay Market Place.
CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.
Lions Meat Draws - Starting again on Sept. 16, Copper Island Pub, Trans Canada Hwy, Sorrento, every Friday from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Eagle Bay Community Hall - Fitness Classes return on Tues. Sept. 13 at 9am. Garden Club starts up again on September 8. FMI Claudia at 250 228-9198. Kids’ Play starts Sept. 8 with lots of fun and games planned. FMI Miriam at 250 517-9337. Notch Hill Harvest Market & Spooky Pumpkin Patch - Saturday October 1, 11am to 4pm. Indoor and outdoor vendors, fresh corn on the cob sales, BBQ Hotdogs, candy apples, pies, soup & bun all being offered. Pick & paint your Pumpkin in our decorated Halloween Pumpkin Patch. Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. FMI Carol Mowers 250-804-5229. See ad on page 20
Cedar Heights Fall Programs - Keep Fit, Be Fit, Yoga starts in September. FMI and to register: https://www. cedarheightscommunity.ca/ Sorrento Centre Events - Weekly playgroup Wednesdays at 9:00am. A wide variety of events for all ages such as Wild Church Sorrento, Well springs: Going Deeper into Mystery, A Pilgrims Way, Me to We Retreat and more! FMI and to register go to https://www.sorrentocentre.ca/ events/calendar
Salute to the Sockeye - Open ing ceremony Oct. 1, 1:00pm at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Open 8:30am - 4:30pm until Oct. 23. See the sockeye, vendors, displays, food and cultural programming. FMI or to volunteer, go to www.salmonsociety. com See ad on page 23.
ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.
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:// movie-nightwww.cedarheightscommunity.ca/
Sorrento Health Centre - Appoint ments Monday - Friday 9:00 am -12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please phone (250) 675 2167 first / Foot Care call Vanna at 250 574-9969 / Immunization Clinics 4th Monday call call 250 833-4101 for appoint ment.
Raise Our Little Hall - Eagle BayRaffle Fundraiser. Deadline for tickets is Sunday Oct 9. Draw date Monday Oct 10 at 2pm. FMI rafflenexus.com/a/wshttps://ebca. or email Eagle baybc@gmail.com
Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays, 9:30am at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Drop in or FMI Jean Toker 250-2536965
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
NORTH SHUSWAP
Chase Curling Club Pancake Break fast - Sunday, Sept. 11 - 8am to 10am. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, cof fee, juice.
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South Shuswap First Responders Training – starts up Sept. 14. All the training necessary for volunteers to provide licensed emergency medical first aid. To volunteer or receive more information please call Debbie: 250-319-8595 or email us at: ssfr@ shaw.ca
Pride Party – Sept. 17 at 7pm at Sorrento Centre in Kekuli. St Mary’s Anglican/United church welcomes everyone to celebrate the diversity of our community at a PIE event (Public, Intentional, Explicit). Presen tations, pie and iced tea. See ad on page 32
Carlin Hall Wednesday Jam Group – Oct. 5- Dec. 7 and will run from 1-3 pm. Please call Diane at 250 517 0861.
Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, last one Sept. 14. 9am to 1pm.
SALMON ARM & AREA
Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, until Oct. 7, 10 am to 2 pm.
Sqlélten at Salmon Arm Art Gallery - exhibition exploring the role of salmon in Indigenous culture, story and food systems. Tuesday to Satur day 11am to 4pm. Coffee Break and Artist Talk on Thursday, September 15 at 2pm.
National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Sept. 30, Indigenous cultural events at Tsútswecw Provincial Park, and ceremonies to welcome the salmon home.
Yin/Yang Yoga – Eagle Bay Hall. Tues day evenings 6:30-7:45pm. Friday yin only class. 6:15-7:15pm. Contact Shannon at 778 994-5851
St. Mary’s Meet & Greet BrunchSept. 18, 11:30am. (Brunch served at 1:30pm). All are welcome. 1188 TCH. See ad on page 32
South Shuswap Chamber Members’ Social – Quaaout Lodge new patio, Friday, Sept. 23. Two people per busi ness. Canapes, non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar. FMI or to reserve your spot, go to chamber-news-events/southshuswapchamber.com/
General Local Elections Advance Voting - Voters can cast ballots by: Mail, Advance Voting - Wednesday, October 5, 2022 and on General Voting Day - Saturday, October 15, 2022. More info at csrd.bc.ca and sd83.bc.ca
WildSafeBC Bear Spray Workshop - Eagle Bay Hall, 10am Sept. 10. Register email Olivia at biashuswap@wildsafebc.comcolum
FACES classes - for youth and chil dren begins Sept 12. Dance, art & music. FMI Jacquie at assist@ shuswaparts.com
Sunnybrae Srs - Wednesday Games Days - Coffee at 10:30, games and Zumba start at 11:30. Monday Night Football with appies starting Septem ber 26. Knitting and crochet lessons dates to be announced. Email sun nybrae.srs@gmail.com for further details.
Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - Satur days 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek.
Ukrainian families new to ShuswapOct. 1, 4pm to 8pm. Meet, greet and eat, auction fundraiser is in the plan ning stages for Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, Blind Bay. More info at Carlinteshuswap.ca/ukrainehttps://www.shoreikankaraHallCoffeehouse - season starts up on Sat. Oct. 1 at 7:00 pm. The format will be up to 8 Open Mic sign ups, prior to a 45-minute feature act. FMI, please contact Diane at 250 517 0861.
Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady AllianceShuswap Chapter. FMI www.shuswa padventuregirl.ca or https://thelady alliance.com
Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday Walkabouts – at Tsúts wecw Provincial Park. 10 am to 1pm, until September. 28. Interpretive Guides lead you on a 45-60 minute walk. Bring water, a hat, and wear good walking shoes. Free, donations to support Salmon society outreach programs gratefully accepted. Visit the Interpretive cabin.
South Shuswap Library - Great se lection of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and magazines , two computer stations, free Wifi. Come in and ask to use the Lego. Preschool programming will resume in October. Call the branch for more details. Page Turners Book Club resumes Sept. 1 at 10am, first Thursday of the month. Registra tion required. Call 250-675-4818.
Fireside Knitters - 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 10am. Drop-in. 250.675.4818 What would you like to see in your library? Email us at sostaff@orl.bc.ca with your sugges tions.
Chase Library Book Club - Thu 5:306:30pm Sept 29, Oct 27 and Nov 24. Books from a variety of genres, in cluding non-fiction will be discussed. Registration required. For adults. 250.679.3331
Salmon Arm Fair and Parade - Sept 9 - 11. Parade Saturday at 10:15 am. West Coast Amusements Midway. Authentic Medieval Jousting. Super Dogs. West Coast Thunder. Waterin Hole Heritage Lane. Kids Zone. Trade Show. Exhibitors. Vintage Car Show. Exclusive BC Alpaca Show. Livestock Shows and Farm Animals. Main Stage Entertainment. FMI https:// to-the-fairwww.salmonarmfair.com/welcome-
Take Steps for Fitness - walking program starts again in September, Monday and Thursday 1:30-2:15. FMI 250-675-3361 See ad on page 15
Coffee House at Gleneden Hall –Sept. 17, every third Saturday till May, 6:30 pm performer registra tions, programme starts at 7 pm. Music and poetry. Wildwood Produc tions and the Gleneden Association. FMI Call 250.832.2300
Book Release and signing - Sept 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Anvil Coffee Collective 310 Ross St NE. Meet author and Indigenous educator Launa Purcell of Heartbeat of the Earth; A Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings. Enderby Folk & Pattern Dance - be ginning October 7, 7 pm at the Drill Hall in Enderby. Everyone of all ages is welcome. FMI call 250 546-6186
Electric Monday Jams - at White Lake Community Hall 7 pm to 11 pm. 3617 Parri Rd.
The BC Bike Race – day three South Canoe, Larch Hills on Sept. 18. Look ing for volunteers. FMI or to become a volunteer, please contact Chris Stromgren at cstromgren@gmail. com FMI on the event check https://bcbikerace.com/day-three/out
Library Champion Info SessionSept. 13, 10am via zoom. Learn how to connect new immigrants with the information they need to settle in BC. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yc7zanny
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge – Open for Visiting Sundays 11:00 to 3:00pm until Oct. 9 Call 250 679-2778. See ad on page 15
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ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca FARMERS MARKETS
Saturday - Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - until Oct. 8. Organic Vege tables, Local Art, Live Music & More. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon.
White Lake Triathlon - Sept. 11 at 3860 Parri Rd. White Lake. Swim, bike run. Team/individual events. Participants arrive at 8 am, First event at 9:30am. FMI email aronzuid hof@gmail.com. or to register, go to www.whitelaketriathalon.com
Notch Hill Town Hall General meet ing - Monday Oct. 3 at 6:30pm. Ev eryone is welcome. Coffee & dessert available.
White Post Auto Museum Swap Meet - Saturday Sept. 17, 8:00am to 3:00pm. Vintage & Custom Car and Truck Parts Antiques, Collectibles & Memorabilia. 75+ Outdoor Vendor Booths. FMI www.whitepostautomu seum.com
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46 The South Shuswap Scoop September 2022 ARE STAFFED?SHORTYOU A d v e r t i s e y o u r e m p l o y m e n t o p p o r t u n i t y i n t h e S C O O P ! c l a s s i f i e d s . t h e s c o o p @ g m a i l . c o m Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding sorrentoplumbing@outlook.comArea BUSINESSWANTEDSERVICES Wanted to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard $8 up to 25 words, 25¢ ea. additional word. $2 for box around. Single column Classified Display Ads: $14.00 for the first inch, then $2.25 per 1/4 inch thereafter. Email ads to classifieds.thescoop@gmail.com or Call/text 250 463 2611. We accept cheques and email money transfers for payment. Re sidential land and recreational SHUSWAP & NORTH OKANAGAN www. coshappraisals .com Tollcal@coshappraisals.comFree:855.431.4313 250.463.5313 PersonalizedCustomerService FOR SALE HELP WANTED Or call our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445 BC ISAMBULANCEHIRING Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders ��SI�I�NS A�AILABLE in Chase, BC www.bcehs.ca/careers HELP WANTED $18. HR HOUSEKEEPER WANTED C Caravans West Resort Scotch Creek BC Part time Position · Experience Preferred · Need to be physically fit to perform cleaning tasks, able to lift up to 20 lbs. · Work with supervisionminimal · Must be eligible to work in Canada & have satisfactory Criminal Record Please Email Resume manager@caravanswest.c a or mail Resume to 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek BC V0E 1M5 THRIVE is urgently hiring after school care leaders in Enderby $17 20/hr. F/T or P/T available Willing to train. Must be 19 yrs or older. Send resume to info@thrivekidscanada.ca N U R S E AS S I S TAN T Position at North Shuswap Health Centre LPN’s looking for a COMMUNITYHealthSetting,Care PLEASE APPLY! We are looking for someone with: ¨ Excellent communication skills ¨ Friendly disposition & teamwork experience ¨ Strong patient case management skills; experience on Med Access beneficial ¨ Good understanding of rural community health care QUALIFICATIONS: ¨ Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses ¨ Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) ¨ Current CPR certification Sendrequiredcover letter and Resume to: Gail McNeil Oliver Executive Director North Shuswap Health northshuswaphealthcentre@gmail.comCentre HELP WANTED 1999 23ft Fifth Wheel Tahoe Trailer. Everything in good working condition. Sleeps 6 and is equipped with fridge, stove, oven, toilet, shower/tub, 2 sinks and 5th wheel hitch. $7,000 OBO Call Ken 403 804 5248 · Greens Keepers · Gardener · Pro Shop Attendants · Servers · Bartender · Bar Manager · Sous Chef, Chef · Line Cook, Prep Cooks · Administration Assistant (with bookkeeping experience) · Volunteer Course Marshals · Marketing Person · General Manager Golf Course JOB FAIR Recruiting all presently open and other positions for 2023 season 2404 Centennial Drive Blind Bay BC Nov 5th 10am 1pm Ifunavailablethatdaypleasesubmitresumeviaemailian@shuswaplakegolfcom COME IN PERSON! Bring your resume
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48 The South Shuswap Scoop September 2022 GREAT GOLF AND DINING Shoulder Season Rates BEGIN SEPTEMBER 6 Great Dining at DUFFERS GRILL & LOUNGE in Blind Bay OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • www.shuswaplakegolf.com250.675.2315
