North Shuswap Kicker February 2022

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February 2022

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Celista Firefighter Turns 90

By Jo Anne Malpass Benny most certainly is an asset to the Celista Firefighter Benny Hanson Celista Fire Department and CSRD Fire turned 90 on February 1 and is still a Services, said Sean Coubrough, CSRD valuable member of the team, sharing his Fire Service Coordinator. He is a prime knowledge about pump example of the many operations. great people who Benny, the oldest choose to donate firefighter in the retheir time to their gional district, joined community and our the Celista Fire Departfire departments. ment in 2004, about “We are very fortwo years after he and tunate that Benny Leonie, his wife of 56 continues to share his years, moved to the experience, knowlNorth Shuswap from edge and kindness Kamloops. He had with our team.” lived in Kamloops Benny says he is since 1965 and purin good health and in chased a piece of propbetter shape than he erty in Celista in 1968, was a year ago when later building a home he had a knee reon it. placement. “As long Benny has been as I am capable of a valued asset for us getting up and down since he first joined, the fire truck, and said Celista Fire Chief Celista Firefighter Benny Hanson, 90, a valued now I have no probasset to local fire service.

Roy Phillips. “Since he lems at all.” started, he’s always said He says it’s a he’s only here until we get enough peobig job recruiting people who will stay on ple trained on the pumps and he’s able to long-term. “We are working with a good step down. His knowledge of the pumps is group of guys. Our problem is we train invaluable. On any incident he can step in guys and then they move on. This is a and run any of the different pump systems, problem.” which is so helpful because all the depart“I get a lot out of it. I really find that ments have different operating techniques. the people who I work with are really Benny has threatened to retire again this phenomenal, they’re like a family.” The year, but we always find a reason to keep him around.” (continued on page 3 )

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youngest member of Celista department is less than 1/3 his age and everyone has a talent they can use to be an asset to the department in this area where it is needed.

Benny has been a pump operator since the early stages of becoming a firefighter. “I have learned a lot from the experience and what I try to do is put my experience into some kind of context so other people can learn from it.

Whatever happens out there, I research it to find out why.” You learn from experience and from what you learn from the books as a result of the experience.

“You should have a total knowledge of the machine you are using, what it does and how it accomplishes what it does.” His interest now is to get people trained on what he knows about pump operations. “What you do there is important because if you don’t know what you are doing, you could end up damaging a pump, which would mean the fire department was useless without a pump.” There’s also the danger of injuring someone at the other end of the hose, if a hose breaks because of excessive pressure. You have to know how to regulate the pressure to stop it from flopping around and hurting someone.

“I think it is important to display a high

degree of confidence within yourself when you are operating a pump.”

Benny has done a lot of things in life. He was a farmer, in the garage business, worked for the telephone company and CN Rail, to name a few. “My line of work was electronics and I was lucky, I took a course with DeVry Technical Institute in Toronto in electronic control and it was an advanced course.”

He bought a bass violin in 1955 and carried it with him wherever he went, including fitting it in a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia to take it up the Alaska highway, playing it every chance he got. He entertained seniors, playing in a band in Kamloops and still has that bass and would love to do it again. He and Leonie had five children and now are watching their 10 grandchildren grow and develop their own talents.

Benny says the Celista firefighters treat him like one of the group, “they don’t treat me like a 90 year old and that means a lot to me. It’s a good experience. We have a really good department, we have a good leader and the crew we have there is excellent. I am pleased to be a part of the department. As long as I can do something to help them out, I’ll stay on.”

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Freedom Convoy 2022

About 150 people gathered on the Squilax Bridge sidewalk on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23 to show their support for truckers passing on the TransCanada below in the Freedom Convoy 2022 heading for Ottawa.

People from a variety of backgrounds, children to seniors, vaccinated and unvaccinated, were holding Freedom signs and waving Canadian flags.

Similar peaceful demonstrations, combined with the sound of honking horns, were held in other towns, cities and overpasses along the route and again on Jan. 29 & 30 to coincide with protests on Parliament Hill.

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Deadlines & Contact Info pg. 41 Bulletin (NSCA) ................... pg. 38 Calendar of Events ............. pg. 40 Classifieds .......................... pg. 43 Chamber News ................... pg. 15 Fire News ........................... pg. 18 First Responders ............... pg. 23 Health Centre Society ......... pg. 25 Historical ............................. pg. 36 Lakeview Centre .................. pg. 35 Letters to the Editor .......... pg. n/a Lions Club News ................. pg. 24 RCMP News ........................ pg. 06 Sidekick .............................. pg. 10 School News ....................... pg. 37 Tech News ......................... pg. 33

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...Kick-Back!! ...Kick-Back!!

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Family Fun-Filled Winter Festival

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Community groups and businesses are coming together on Family Day weekend to show why the North Shuswap is the place to be, even in the winter.

The North Shuswap Winter Festival Feb. 19 and 20 kicks off with a pancake breakfast and outdoor family activities at the North Shuswap Community Hall Saturday morning and ends with a beer garden and fireworks at the Fun Centre parking lot on Sunday afternoon/evening.

In between, there are cultural walk the land tours at Quaaout, skiing and snowshoeing at Skmana, Celista Fire Department family skating party at Farrell’s Field, snowman building contest at Celista Estate Winery, and a North Shuswap favourite, the Lions Club sponsored bed races.

Are you interested in entering the Bed Races? Bed race teams must consist of five people and there are some restrictions to bed design. For full details or to register, please contact Lion Brian Knipstrom 250-299-7981 or email bknipstrom@gmail.com The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is spearheading this event with considerable support from local non-profits, businesses and many volunteers.

It takes a village to put on these types of events and many of the organizations involved are looking for volunteers to help with this event and other activities they provide for our community.

If you would like to volunteer to help the Lions with the bed races, please call Ted at 250-955-6384. To volunteer with the North Shuswap Community Hall, call Loretta at 250-955-6431. Call Bill at 604-626-3443 if you can help at Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club. To join a fire department, see the Clubs and Organizations page of the Kicker, which has contact information for many local groups interested in welcoming you to join.

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Kickin’ it up with Jay at NorthShuswap.Info

Jay Simpson - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Email: JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca

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Budget time again, Yee Haa!! In November 2020 I wrote a column about the budget process for Regional Districts. I talked about the way we plan for projects over the next 5 years, potential costs vs time to accomplish vs each Directors needs/wants/desires. I expressed sympathy for CSRD staff in this regard, and still do.

Last year was the first year where Covid was a big part of our lives during budget time and the CSRD as a whole decided to put some projects on the back burner to hopefully reduce tax increases as much as possible. I think we managed that, to the best of our abilities. Well, what do you know, Covid is still with us, some businesses are still shut, or running on a minimum of services. With any luck we’re out of the full-blown lock-downs that we’ve experienced.

One of the unexpected things that Covid has brought us is a change in working arrangements resulting in changes in housing needs. We are all aware of the move from the high-density urban centres to small towns and more rural settings. It’s marvellous that technology has provided us with the ability to make this move, but it has brought its own problems. Have you bought any lumber lately? The lumber price seems to swing in the same direction as Covid waves, up/down round and round. But still, people are renovating, buying lots and houses, and as you are aware, that’s had a significant effect on our property values. We are getting lots of calls about taxes in relation to property values.

The easiest way to explain that is that as your assessed value goes up, the mil rate on your tax notices goes down, to keep your taxes roughly the same.

Reality suggests that taxes almost always increase due to inflation, new services, old services needing more time and effort, etc. This year is no different. The CSRD planning department has gone bonkers with applications. New homes, renovations and upgrades, subdivisions in planning stages. I can’t access specific figures right now but applications have gone up something like 60% since last year, and last year went up something like 40% from the year before. And no surprise, bylaw enforcement files have grown significantly over the last few years. I expected that as I’ve had way more calls about possible infringements in 2021 than I’ve had previously. Both these departments are looking for new staff to handle these increases. We’re debating those requirements now, but a planning person is pretty much assured.

Ok, on to something less depressing, or at least more exciting. I’m planning a Town Hall for March 26 at the Celista Hall, 2-4:30 pm. This will be an opportunity for the community to get together with some of the important groups to discuss things coming up in our community. I’m inviting Provincial and CSRD Wildfire Reduction/Firesmart teams to come and make a presentation. I’ve also got invitations out to other Provincial and local groups who have new programs coming up. I’ll give you more information in the March Kicker. For now, please note that all Covid rules in effect on March 26th will be followed.

Well, that’s it for now. The Kicker tells me I’m late again and they’re running out of space. Please contact me if you have questions or comments.

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RCMP News

By Sgt. Barry Kennedy Vigilantes On January 2, 2022 at 10:30 pm, Chase RCMP received a call from a frightened young woman. She reported that she and a friend were playing Pokeman Go in a local parking lot when they were surrounded by a group of aggressive adult males. The males cornered them and accused them of being involved in criminal activity. After the confrontation, the males departed, and the victims hurried home. No one was injured however the victims were understandably quite shaken by the experience. The males were reported to be associated to a black truck and a white truck. Police conducted patrols but were unable to locate the vehicles.

Pulled a Knife On January 2 at 10:15 pm, Chase RCMP were requested to assist BC Ambulance Service for a male with abdominal pain. Based on the patient’s previous behaviour, Paramedics required Police attendance to ensure their safety. While the male was being medically assessed, he became upset and pulled a knife on the Police and Paramedics who were trying to help him.

Police managed to de-escalate the situation and convinced the male to drop the knife. He was transported to hospital by ambulance for further treatment. Police were required to attend the hospital to ensure the continued safety of the medical personnel.

Missing Person Report On January 3 at 11:00 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a missing person. The complainant reported that her sister had been missing for approximately 3 hours. The sister had been expected for a visit. When she didn’t arrive and didn’t answer phone calls, the complainant became worried. Investigation determined the missing person had left on foot. Given the poor weather conditions, Police were concerned for the missing person’s well-being. Police Dog Services were requested to attend from Kamloops to assist with the search and locate her as quickly as possible. At approximately 11:45 pm, Police were advised that the missing sister returned home. It seems she walked to a friend’s house and had turned off her phone.

Cousins On January 9 at 11:05 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an assault in Scotch Creek. (continued to page 7)

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RCMP News The complainant reported that he was beat up by his cousin after a disagreement involving a female. The complainant was not making sense and was apparently running around Scotch Creek in his sock feet while waiting for Police. After conducting extensive patrols of Scotch Creek, Police eventually located the complainant at a friend’s house. He had injuries consistent with having been punched in the face. He was checked by paramedics but declined to be transported to hospital by ambulance.

He decided he didn’t want his cousin charged because they had been cousins “for a long time”.

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through a vehicle that did not belong to him. Police attended and located the male in the vehicle. The vehicle had been left unlocked and nothing was damaged or missing. It was -20 at the time and the male said he was trying to warm up. He was arrested for Trespassing and transported to the Chase Detachment for processing. If the witness cooperates with the investigation, charges may be pursued.

Another Caught in Vehicle On January 5 at 9:13 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a fight. The complainant reported two males were beating up another male. Police arrived to find the two males on top of another male. The male on the bottom appeared to be injured. One male advised he caught the (now injured) male in the driver’s seat of his unlocked vehicle.

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The injured male was therefore arrested. The witnesses refused to identify themselves to police and were not cooperative with the investigation. There was nothing stolen and no damage to the vehicle. With no cooperative witnesses and no evidence, Police are unable to pursue charges.

There was, however, witnesses to the assault and evidence – the injuries.

This matter is still under investigation.

Badly Parked Vehicle On January 5 at 10:30 am, Chase RCMP were notified of an abandoned vehicle. The complainant reported a red Dodge pickup was parked in the middle of the road. Police attended and followed footprints in the snow to a residence nearby. At the residence, Police spoke with the vehicle’s owner who said he thought he parked okay but would re-park the vehicle, hopefully better.

Misplaced Vehicle On January 5 at 3:30 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a stolen vehicle from a business in Chase. The complainant later called back to report he had located the vehicle. It was not stolen, just misplaced.

Unlocked Vehicles Over the past two months, Chase RCMP have received a surprising number of reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles. Missing items have included such valuables as wallets and cash, tools and $300 sunglasses. These thefts are essentially crimes of opportunity and are preventable.

Chase RCMP have the following suggestions for protecting your belongings: Lock your vehicle; and/or Bring your valuables inside.

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School Long Range Facilities Plan Update SD83 Release After a presentation on the latest enrolment projections, the School District 83 Board passed a recommendation from the Salmon Arm Working Group to extend the timeline for making any school re-configuration changes.

At its virtual meeting on January 18, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Brennan updated trustees on the latest enrolment projections and presented graphs which displayed the effects on school capacity, depending on the various Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) options. He noted that COVID has changed the landscape and there are some schools where capacity is an issue and needs to be addressed, but overall, it is not as imminent as before, “What will happen after COVID? That’s the million-dollar question,” he commented.

After Brennan’s presentation, Trustee Marianne VanBuskirk, who is the chair of the Salmon Arm LRFP Working Group, put forward the recommendation from the working group to amend and extend the group’s terms of reference, adding an additional year of planning. This recommendation was passed by the Board. This amendment means no changes will be made to school configuration for the upcoming (2022-23) school year. “There is more work to do and we just haven’t had a chance to do it all,” she said.

In other business at the meeting, Superintendent Donna Kriger noted that with the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant, the way contract tracing and school exposure reporting was being done has changed. Now school districts will be reporting daily attendance for students, and staff to the Ministry. The district is tracking “activity signals” and will notify Interior Health when it reaches a certain level. This information is also being used to predict the possibility of staffing shortages.

Kriger thanked District Principal Reid Findlay and Manager of Information Technology Stephen Ollinger, who have taken on the “lion’s share” of this work in addition to their regular workload. She noted that earlier that week, Interior Health was notified that student absences in multiple schools were close or at the threshold for reporting.

She also added that the district is expecting a shipment of rapid antigen tests from the Ministry, which staff are to use when they are symptomatic. She said the District’s Operations Department will distribute them to schools.

Bus ride times for students - Trustee Marty Gibbons raised the question about long bus rides for some students, and wanted to bring attention to this issue. He noted having schools closer to where the students live is a fix, “but that is a debate that continues”. He pointed out the impacts on students having to travel over an hour twice a day, what they miss out on because they have to be on the bus, and the environmental impact. “I hope that administration and leadership team is looking into options for these students. There has got be more options maybe EOP, expanding electives, or joint sports teams. I’m asking our senior leadership to understand this issue and look for creative solutions.”

Trustee Quentin Bruns agreed saying the district needs to think outside of the box, that could lead to potential wins for the district, students and even the environment. “Perhaps we can do something to secure good internet to those more far flung areas of the district.”

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S ALIB Community Input t Requested: Caribou o & Grizzly Research & Education Outreach Project

By Celia Nord The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) Title & Rights (T&R) Department received a grant relating to caribou and grizzly (Species at Risk-SAR), from the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

The project is to investigate and compile information from interviews in ALIB databases (including Community Knowledge Keeper), regarding Southern Mountain caribou (Threatened) and grizzly (Special Concern). The research portion of the project is nearing completion.

One of the deliverables is to perform a gap analysis to determine further information that is needed, and to design

questions for future community and individual interviews.

ALIB T&R is requesting input on local Indigenous Knowledge about these two species in ALIB Territory.

Due to covid concerns, in-person community meetings are not possible at this time, although the final report will be made available to ALIB members (on and off reserve) and future phases will be proposed.

Please contact Celia Nord, Assistant Title & Rights Coordinator, Adams Lake Indian Band, Chase, BC cnord@ alib.ca by February 4, 2022, if you wish to contribute to this initial phase. An online meeting to share information about the results will also be scheduled where community input can also be provided.

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On February 21 Scotch Creek Market will be closed so that our staff can have some time off with their families

Media Release In 2017, with arrival of the Fast Response Craft, Tolonen, Shuswap Lifeboat Society began discussing the necessity to safeguard the increasing assets of Station 106 and formed a committee to explore, plan, and recommend – a purpose-built boathouse to safeguard the two rescue vessels and associated operational equipment plus materials relevant to our boating safety awareness efforts and programming.

BC Community Gaming Capital Projects Program has announced a $250,000 funding grant towards establishing a boathouse facility for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 106 – a Rescue Base in Sicamous – the culmination of a five year campaign of design, promotion, and fundraising.

This Grant is really appreciated and is the final component required for us to realize the construction of our facility.

Earlier this year, Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union approved a construction loan for the Society, which will be debt serviced through funding provided by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, furnished by the “Search and Rescue Grant-in-aid Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5827, 2021” over a 10 year period. The third aspect of the combined package are additional funds already held by the Society within a Restricted Account.

“This is a most exciting time for the Shuswap Lifeboat Society,” says President Bruce Weicker. “Since we began ten years ago, we have had many achievements, but by far, realizing this modern Rescue Base is our greatest. It is so gratifying to acknowledge how the communities we serve have rallied behind this project, so greatly needed to enhance the level of service we perform and deliver across the Shuswap Lake system.

Over the past five years, individuals, businesses, service clubs, and local governments have greatly contributed to our operations, and specifically the fundraising for our boathouse.

We can’t say “Thank You’ enough, to all those who’ve contributed in so many ways to make this initiative a reality and help us at Saving Lives on the Water.”

“Very excited we can centralize and finally protect our assets”, adds Rob Sutherland, the Station Leader of #106 Shuswap, “amassed over 10 years, and now worth almost a million dollars. This facility will save thousands of dollars in maintenance costs and eliminate many hours of volunteers shovelling snow and ice to ensure our vessels can be activated at a moments notice. Training in winter will also benefit as crews will be able to complete static training inside. We have come such a long way since Station 106 was Stood Up in 2012.”

A suitable site, viable for our next 10 years of service, has been secured with a Memorandum of Agreement with the Shuswap Lifeboat Society anticipating boathouse construction to commence in the summer of 2022.

COVID Vaccine Clinic Health Centre Release Interior Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic at the North Shuswap Seniors & Community Resource Centre on Tuesday, February 15 for dose 1 and 2, boosters, and includes children (5-11 years old).

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The Resource Centre is located at #3, 3874 Squilax Anglemont Road, Scotch Creek.

Call the North Shuswap Health Centre at 250-9550660 to book an appointment.

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Chamber News Angela Lagore, President angelalagore@gmail.com northshuswapbc.com - 250-320-2012

Hello community. With spring approaching it gives me happiness to know that soon the snow will be gone and we will start planting flowers and moving closer to summer.... oh how the time flies.

It’s been a very challenging couple of years for all of us. Especially our business sector. I truly hope that this year will be the year of no fires, no floods, and less Covid. Regardless of the situation we have all proven that together we still move forward, maybe not at the same pace and with more struggles, but we keep trucking along.

We have had a lot to reflect on the last couple years.

Some of us have gotten to spend more time with family and friends, maybe less.

Some may have had to adjust their lifestyle, their incomes, their priorities. Some have had great losses and others, opportunities. Whatever has been going on in your lives during this time, know you’re not alone. It’s been a rough road for many, and hopefully we are on the road to recovery and progress.

But what I do know is we have had a lot of people move into our community. Yeah!!!

Welcome to everyone who has taken the leap to reside in the beautiful North Shuswap. This

is exciting news, it means the market is hot, new businesses may be starting up, additional employment opportunities will be added, extra children to attend school, more individuals to volunteer, and hopefully long lasting residents who will most definitely be added assets to the North Shuswap.

If you are new to the North Shuswap, I would encourage you to attend community activities, explore the great outdoors, and meet new people. The residents of the North Shuswap are a wonderful bunch, and most would give you the shirt off their back. So if you need any resources, community info, suggestions? Don’t be afraid to reach out.

A great place to meet new people will be at the North Shuswap family winter festival. It is fast approaching with activities spread out throughout the Shuswap. We really hope you all get out, enjoy the festivities, and meet new people. It will be a fun filled weekend Feb 19 and 20, with something for everyone.

The chamber is just getting rolling on this year’s plans for 2022. We will be executing current plans and creating new ones. We look forward to keeping you posted on all our future endeavours.

Chase RCMP Detachment – Police Officer of the Month

By Brandi Nakazawa Chase RCMP Detachment would like to welcome new member Cst. Jennifer Boudreau.

She graduated RCMP Academy, Depot Division in 2019 and was posted in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. She was transferred to Chase Detachment in December 2021.

Cst Boudreau is very energetic, enthusiastic and is looking forward to getting to know Chase and the surrounding areas.

In her off time, she is busy unpacking and settling into her new home. Fun fact…. Cst. Boudreau is an animal lover.

The Chase RCMP Detachment is excited to have her join our team.

Chase RCMP Detachment will be introducing each of its Police Officers in the Kicker over the next several months.

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Another season Mussel Free in the Columbia Shuswap CSISS Release Invasive species can be extremely damaging to the health of both the ecosystem and our economy. At the top of the ‘Most Unwanted’ list are two aquatic invasive species: zebra and quagga mussels.

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) partners with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (ENV), the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) and the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) to monitor lakes in the upper Columbia and Shuswap watersheds for invasive mussels as part of the Provincial Invasive Mussel Defence Program.

In a recent statement, ENV reported that 75 waterbodies in BC were monitored throughout the season by various organizations (including CSISS), collecting 900 plankton samples, all of which showed no evidence of invasive mussels.

Plankton samples, from Mara Lake at

Sicamous, were positive for invasive clam larvae (Corbicula fluminea), a different invasive species which is already known to be present in the connected Shuswap Lake.

To date invasive mussels have not been detected in any BC waterways, including the Columbia Shuswap. If invasive mussels were to become established in a BC waterbody, it would be extremely difficult to eradicate them and very costly to manage the negative impacts. Prevention is key. Transportation of mussel fouled watercraft is a known way in which these species travel between waterbodies, even over large distances.

The BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy administers the Provincial Invasive Mussel Defence Program which inspects watercraft entering and traveling throughout the Province.

During the 2021 season, the Ministry reported that watercraft inspection stations were operational from early April to late

October. You can find more information on the Provincial watercraft inspection stations by visiting: www.gov.bc.ca/invasivemussels During summer outreach activities, CSISS staff observed boaters hauling their boats from the lake to see if they were removing their drain plug, as part of the process of Cleaning Draining and Drying their watercraft. “Every single boater we observed removed their drain plug after hauling their boat out of the lake, which is a very encouraging sign that boaters are taking responsibility for helping to keep these beautiful lakes safe from invasive species,” said Sue Davies-McGill, Aquatic Coordinator at CSISS. To prevent the spread of invasive mussels into our lakes and rivers ensure to clean, drain and dry your watercraft and equipment after every use Travellers bringing watercraft to BC are encouraged to visit the provincial website, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/invasive-mussels/bringing-your-boat-to-bc and must stop at any watercraft inspections stations while traveling with their watercraft.

Members of the public are asked to please report any suspected invasive species via the Provincial “Report Invasives BC” smartphone application (available for download from www.gov.bc.ca/invasive-species) and any suspected invasive zebra or quagga mussels to the Report All Poachers and Polluters hotline 1-877952-7277.

To learn more about invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap region please visit: http://www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org

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Fire News - Anglemont

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By Shauna Scott, President Anglemont Fire Fighters’ Association The Anglemont Fire Department has been busy training all their members. The pandemic has not changed our dedication and commitment to our community. We are 29 members strong with several new recruits. The Anglemont representation at trainings has been significant.

Annette Jervis has recently been promoted to Lieutenant status. She has been an exceptional role model to all our new recruits, assisting Duff Overland with some trainings. She has volunteered for everything possible throughout her several years of service. She has been Incident Commander on several calls and is a true motivator for all women fighters. We are grateful for her strength and leadership.

Warren Van Zyl was voted Fire Fighter of the Year. He is an exemplary leader and has a fantastic attitude.

We gifted him a gift certificate to Home Hardware which will be well used since he is currently building his dream house and getting married to his sweetheart. We are truly proud of his accomplishments and excited for his future.

Our previous winner was Rosie Lauzon, whom truly holds the department together. As a skilled auxiliary member, she keeps our progress on track, ensures we get paid, maintains our safety and security throughout the pandemic and so much more. We are so grateful to have her.

Trevor Broadbent of Broadbent Hauling has recently completed all of the necessary items to qualify for Interior Fire Fighter status. In his short time with the department, he has accepted all challenges and proven his dedication to his community in many ways. He brings excellent work ethic and a great attitude.

Seven new Team Leaders rose to the occasion this Fall when Warren, Annette, Trevor, Garth, Sara, Sam and Shauna all represented Anglemont by taking the in depth Team Leader course with the CSRD. These trailblazers are bringing new energy into the department making room for improvements and strengthening bonds.

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Tuesday night. This is just one team. part of the necessary skills Happy New Year from the required to be a qualified InAnglemont Fire Fighters Asterior Live Fire Fighter. Fire sociation. May you all be safe suppression is a dirty business. and healthy this winter season.

These skills help us keep your Thank you so very much belongings safe and your home to the friends, families and as clean as possible. We spent businesses surrounding our a lot of time with you in mind. fighters that were able to make Take this time to donations last identify your preyear of time, cious items and money, decokeepsakes so we rations, food & can prioritize them beverages. We for you. Underwere finally able stand your insurto put up Christance coverage. mas lights at the Who is keeping hall and even your place safe had a tree in the and secure when meeting room. you’re not home We are using Annette Jervis or in case of an the money to emergency? provide updatThe Aned attire to some glemont Fire Deof our fightpartment is grateers and enough ful to those good was left over neighbours who for us to have cleared their fire a small holihydrants of debris, day gathering snow and ice. It which brought is currently NOT much cheer to the responsibility many members. of the CSRD or Know that your Warren Van Zyl AIM to keep them donations go clear. Understand directly to the that every second needs of our counts when athard-working tending to emermembers and gencies. Having every dollar is your local hydrant managed by an clear and accessielected Board ble is essential to of Directors. If reducing the time you are able to it takes to supdonate at any press fires. Please time throughout help us help you. the year or have Trevor Broadbent Shovel 2-3’ in all ideas on funddirections with a raising or comclear path to the munity events, road and keep your address please contact the President, clear and visible from the road. Shauna Scott at anglemontIt isn’t easy maneuvering the firefighters@gmail.com Our big trucks around our slippery goal is to serve our residents mountain corners and steep with education, safety and driveways so anything you can pride while taking the best care do makes a positive difference. of our members as possible.

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Trail Alliance gives CSRD Landmarks Project Overview

By Jo Anne Malpass Jen Bellhouse, Executive Director, The Shuswap Trail Alliance, gave an overview of the Secwépemc Landmarks Project history and future plans to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board at their January 20 meeting.

The purpose of the Secwépemc Landmarks Project is to create awareness of Secwépemc traditional territory through the installation of approximately 100 trailhead posts, 8 Secwépemc Landmark sculptures modelled after Secwépemc Coyote Pillars, and 8 connected interpretive panels that feature Secwépemc oral histories, place names, culture and stories connected to the Shuswap Lakes region.

The trailhead posts have been carved by youth from Chief Atahm School (Adams Lake Band), Shihiya school (Splatsín), and four schools in School District No. 83 (Shuswap Middle School, Jackson, Sullivan, and South Canoe Outdoor School), under the instruction of Secwépemc storyteller Kenthen Thomas and Secwépemc carvers Hop You and Vern Clemah.

Phase 1 valued at $200,000 is just about wrapping up, Bellhouse told the Board. STA is ramping into phase 2 focusing on Chase and Enderby areas and hopes to have all 100 posts installed by end of summer. $296,000 in grants is being held by the CSRD and STA to administer the project under direction of local bands.

In other business at the meeting, Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail - The Board supported a series of motions to extend the contract of the Shuswap Trail Alliance to provide administrative support, fundraising coordination, grant research and preparation, communications and Rail Trail development support until June 30, 2023. The CSRD will act as lead agency with respect to administration of the services agreement. The CSRD will administer payment for the services agreement on behalf of the ownership partners with “funding to be recovered from each owner partner at a ratio relative to the linear ownership of the Rail Trail: CSRD 46%, RD of North Okanagan 46% and Splatsin 8%.”

There was discussion about the funding ratio. Area F Director Jay Simpson said 22% of the trail is in the CSRD, 70% in RDNO and 8% in Splatsin. The costs to develop the (continued on page 21)

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trail are being covered by grants but later ongoing maintenance costs may require negotiating a different cost sharing agreement. The Board agreed to review this at their February meeting.

Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion – The board dealt with its first ALR exclusion application under its newly adopted ALR Exclusion Policy P-24 for a property in the Horse Creek area of Electoral Area A. The property is not subject to an official community plan or zoning. The Board voted to advance the application to Stage 2 of the process, which will include public consultation. The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) will ultimately decide if the property will be excluded from the ALR. South Shuswap Transportation Society – Society President, Ron Lane and Safety & Education Director, Bryan Lowes presented information about the South Shuswap Rides service. The society’s mission is to provide door-to-door transportation service to residents in the South Shuswap five days a week to Salmon Arm for any reason and for medical needs only to Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops.

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment Bylaw The owners of property at 1343 Deodar Road in Scotch Creek are proposing to build a new 190 m2 accessory building with a secondary dwelling unit on the upper floor. It is proposed to add a site-specific regulation to the R1 zone in Bylaw No. 825 for the subject property to permit a 53.6 m2 dwelling unit on the upper floor of the 190 m2 accessory building. The Board approved second and third reading, and adoption of the Bylaw. They also approved a Development Variance Permit (DVP) to increase the maximum height for the accessory building from 6 m to 7.2 m

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Well, we have a great spot that you are able to rent for small meetings, mom’s & tot’s group, and or clubs. Daytime & evening rentals are available!

Drop us a note at: northshuswaphealthsociety@gmail.com or leave a message at 250-955-0660 if you are looking for a bright & welcoming venue to host your events!

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By Kris Jensen I have been on the board of directors of Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) for about three years and I am still learning. The Foundation was formed in 1994 by a group of concerned citizens and was started with a $50 donation.

Over the years the amount donated has increased considerably and, along with income generated through investment, we are nearing $13,000,000 fund value.

The income earned on these investments is then returned to the community in the form of grants. For the 202122 fiscal year, SCF’s Board of Directors has determined that we will make available 5.5% of investment return to qualified recipients. This amounts to approximately $550,000 distributed to charities, community organizations, as well as students in the form of scholarships.

Since it began, the Foundation has distributed more than $3.7 million to Shuswap Communities from our endowed funds. We also partner with regional and national organizations to further support our communities. In 2021 SCF participated in the federal government’s Emergency Community Support Fund to distribute $105,000 to organizations in the Shuswap. SCF also took on a co-leadership role with the Prince George Community Foundation for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

This program distributed nearly $1 million to community organizations in Central & North-

ern BC and Vancouver Island.

Through a partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, funds were again made available to support victims of the flooding in southern B.C. Grants have been made to groups in the North Shuswap and last year more than $20,000 was paid out in the North Shuswap community to include Adams River Salmon Society ($8000), North Shuswap Health Centre ($12,500), as well as support for regional organizations like the Shuswap Trail Alliance, SPCA, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, and many, many more.

The Foundation will be holding its first-ever Gathering of Gratitude on June 4, 2022, at the Marine Park in Salmon Arm. We want to acknowledge and honour all the volunteers who do the work of the charitable and non-profit organizations throughout the Shuswap, and our donors, who make it possible for SCF to provide grants to those organizations. This will be an event the whole family can enjoy, featuring a children’s play area, music, and food.

Non-profits from every area of the Shuswap will be invited to participate, and all our fundholders will receive an invitation to attend. To offset the cost of this event we will be looking for sponsors at three levels at $2,500, $1,000, and $500.

More information about the Shuswap Community Foundation can be found at www. shuswapfoundation.ca

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First Responders

911...What Is Your Emergency?

Submitted by Karen Boulter With winter still producing lots of those lovely white flakes, shoveling snow to clear walkways and driveways can be a daily event. It is very hard work and can put severe stress on the heart as well as stress and strain on the back and shoulders, knees and groin. These stresses are a very common cause of low back strains and vertebral disc damage. The following are a few tips to help you keep healthy when shoveling snow: 1. If you experience pain of any kind, stop and seek assistance. Your body is more important than clearing the walkway.

There is always someone willing to help. Ask. 2. Be sure your muscles are warm before you start shoveling. Cold, tight muscles are more likely to strain than warm relaxed muscles.

3. Use a shovel that is the correct size for you.

4. Push the snow, rather than lifting, whenever possible.

5. If you must lift, squat with your legs apart, knees bent, belly pulled in, and back straight. Lift with your legs. Do not hunch over at the waist.

6. Grip the shovel with at least 35 cm (13 inches) between your hands. This distance increases your leverage and reduces strain on your body.

7. Remember that snow can be very heavy. Never remove deep snow all at once. Take an inch or two off. Rest and repeat. Pace yourself by taking frequent breaks to gently stretch your back, arms and legs.

8. Use a smaller shovel scoop. It might require additional trips, but the weight will be more manageable. Take the time. It will be worth it in the end.

Finally, for those of us who are able bodied, it is always worth remembering neighbours nearby who might not be able to, or who shouldn’t be, removing snow from their driveways or walkways on their own. A few minutes of help can make the world a safer place.

Together “We Make a Difference.”

If you would like to order your green and white reflective address sign, they are only $40 and certainly priceless when a loved one needs help. Signs can be printed vertically or horizontally with your house numbers, so please take a moment to decide where you will mount your ad-

dress sign, and which orientation will be best for you. You may send a message to NSFRinfo@gmail.com or call Margaret at 604-217-1638 to place an order. We look forward to hearing from you today.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Kath at 250-318-0317 for more information.

If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-9552101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available.

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Lions Club

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By Ted Danyluk It does not matter where the North Shuswap Lions hold their weekly Meat & 50/50 Draw, you can be sure that there will be a large crowd of people having fun. This is exactly what is happening at the North Shuswap Community Association Hall in Celista every Saturday afternoon.

From 2:00 -7:00 pm, Hall folks, Troy, Karla and their crew are serving up great snacks along with specialty beverages while from 3:00 -5:00 pm, you could win a delicious tray of meat from Scotch Creek Market courtesy of the Lions Meat Draw. After a Saturday of sledding, or skating, or snowshoeing, or cleaning the house, head on over to the Hall in Celista for some North Shuswap fun.

Well, when the Lions held the first Bed Race back in 2019 it was destined to become a North Shuswap tradition.

Guess what? IT IS. The 3rd Annual North Shuswap Lions Bed Race is happening 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 20 at Creekside Restaurant parking lot in conjunction with the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Winter Festival on the BC Family Day weekend.

Not only do you get your name on a great looking trophy for winning the race but you also have a chance for your Team’s name on the Best Decorated Theme trophy. Get your business to enter, a neighbourhood can join forces having fun building and decorating a “Bed Racer” or a great family get together riding on Granny’s Bed. All the information you need, entry forms and rules are available from the Chamber website following the link to Upcoming Events OR contact Brian Knipstrom at 250-299-7981 or email at bknipstrom@gmail.com Our Club needs help to stage the Bed Race; the number of required jobs is greater than our membership. Helping us is a guarantee to getting the best front row seat to a great spectator sport. Course judge, finish line judge and crowd

control are only a few needed. If you are interested in being a volunteer call Ted at 250-955-6384.

As members of Lions Clubs International, the North Shuswap Lions hold to the same motto as Lions all over the world, “We Serve”. Within the Lions International Foundation, the organization has its focus in eight areas.

1. Vision-Improve the lives of the visually impaired and prevent avoidable blindness.

2. Youth-Young people are vital to everything we do as a foundation; they are considered and represented in every program and initiative we support.

3. Disaster Relief-Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, The Lions are often among the first to offer aid.

4. Humanitarian- Lions identify the world’s most crucial needs, and we support them in humanitarian efforts that transform the lives of people around the world.

5. Diabetes- Establishing initiatives and programs to improve the lives of those who are living with diabetes and helping prevent others from developing Type II diabetes.

6. Hunger- Lions offer grants, programs and initiatives to help make huge strides in providing meals and nutrition for those in need.

7. Environment- Help clubs take on large scale projects that will create a sustainable and healthy future for generations to come.

8. Pediatric Cancer- Provides funding support and has developed strategic partnerships to help improve outcomes for children with cancer.

Are you interested in joining the North Shuswap Lions.

Please contact our Membership person Ron Buffel at 250-9550585.

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Making Community Connections

...the impact of Volunteering & Participating in one’s community

By Gail McNeil-Oliver, NSHC Executive Director Staying connected to others is good for our health because it reduces loneliwww.NSHealthCentre.ca ness! The experience of loneliness can increase stress hormone levels and studies have shown that high levels of these hormones can be linked to certain health conditions.

So, get involved and participate in your community!

Choosing to participate or volunteer may also increase meaning and purpose in your life making it more enriched and therefore less lonely. Community volunteer work can utilize skills that you mastered in your career and can be experienced without the obligation and stress of regular employment.

Try attending a local event or volunteering for a cause that’s important to you like Margaret Mayer did! Marg and her husband Fred moved to the North Shuswap to retire. Jack had already retired and Marg was working from home due to COVID, but they were looking for an affordable place to live with good views and with a climate similar to that of Windsor, Ontario. The North Shuswap had what they were looking for!

They also were looking for a community that had a health facility to ensure their health needs would be cared for, so Marg followed the NSHC on Facebook and saw that we had a family physician in clinic. She said it was then an instant decision and they immediately bought their home in Anglemont!

When asked what Marg enjoys about volunteering with the Health Society board, she told us, “It allows me to use my work skills and I have been able to meet some wonderful people by volunteering! I wanted to give back to the community and knowing that the health centre was under the Health Society, it was it important to me to volunteer with the society to ensure that there is access to community health.”

Marg heard about the Health Society while attending a community breakfast at Lakeview Centre where she was introduced to the board chair, Lorna Joy, and the work of the Health Society. Marg also shared that she is grateful to have this volunteer opportunity and we feel so fortunate to have her volunteering with us and participating in health initiatives for our community!

Bonnie Lambert also took time to share with us how she felt about participating at our new NS Seniors & Community Resource Centre. Bonnie saw a gathering of middle-aged people and thought, “I am needing to know what’s going on?”

So, she reached out to Lorna Joy to find out about the centre and the hopes for it.

“With being new to Scotch Creek, 2 years now, it was right up my ally, as I am a social person. I excitedly got up earlier than usual and walked to the centre! So far, the speakers have been informative and interesting, loved the flower arranging just before Christmas, perfect timing! As I have gotten older and through COVID isolation, and as a senior myself, I believe, it is so important to have social contact through these very trying times. I have a place to go!! What a treat! I know what I like to do on Tuesdays and Thursdays, my mornings are planned, and I love the new people I have met! It’s so nice to go outside, walk to the clinic and meet new faces in the senior centre. I call it my social centre.”

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Thanks Marg & Bonnie for sharing your perspectives on participating and volunteering in our community! Staying connected seems important to both of both of you and your well being. Certainly, you both have made a positive impact on us! *January Kicker article correction – we listed ‘Ellie Vanhorton,’ but it was actually ‘Ellie Dickson’ who presented floral presentations at the NS Seniors & Community Resource Centre on December 16. Thankyou Ellie!

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Owner Optimistic about Recovering Sunken Boat

By Jo Anne Malpass accomplished from the shore.

The owner of the 99-year-old wooden boat that sunk in The Mandalay B. was built in Vancouver and registered in McKay Bay, Lee Creek in early January is optimistic that it will 1923. It was built in the little Hoffar Brothers shipyard, which soon be pulled ashore, repaired and refloated. was later sold to Bowing at the time of the big stock market Paul White said the boat has been moored on a buoy there crash in 1929. Paul has talked to some of the former owners and for the past 10 years or so. Knowing that in the wintertime, knows it was moored at Thunderbird Marina in West Vancouver there is always the risk of the boat for most of its life and was used getting damaged by ice and posby families for week long vacasibly sinking, he always takes the tions including a trip to Alaska fluids out of it before winter, so one year. there is no excess fuel or engine Paul bought the boat in oil in it. “Wooden boats are hurt 1993 and spent 10 years reby drying out over the winter. One newing and refitting it and then reason she’s 99 years old is she’s used it extensively on the coast. only been out a few times.”

When his family got estabHe has been in constant conlished on the North Shuswap, he tact with the Canadian Coast moved the boat up here and has Guard, providing updates and optaken it out with his family and tions and has demonstrated that with groups of friends. the boat was prepared in case this Asked what he thinks should happen. happened to sink the boat, he Sunken boat - picture credit: Ann Steenhuysen Photography Because he prepared for this, explained the water temperathe air in all the empty and sealed ture the day it sunk was -5, air fuel and water tanks, has helped to keep the boat from sinking temperature was -15 and there was a strong wind blowing. Alentirely so it is still afloat. An earlier attempt to refloat her was though he won’t know for sure until it is refloated, it could einot successful but things are moving forward, there is a plan in ther be the wind blowing the icy water onto the side of the boat, place and equipment and flotation devices at the ready. Safety freezing, getting into the seams and pushing out the caulking or of everyone involved is his number one priority so he is taking it could be the actual weight of the ice that formed on the side things slowly and carefully. Once the boat is pulled to shore and of the boat weighing it down. pumped out, theoretically it will float again, he said. Repairs to (continued to page 27) re-caulk the seams or whatever needs to be done, can then be

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Chase Non Profit Housing Co-op Seeks Expression of Interest

By Barbra Fairclough A new non-profit housing co-op is coming to Chase. Chase resident Don Cavers has nurtured this vision for many years, and it is finally becoming a reality.

The vision is to create a community that will attract people wanting to live in affordable, environmentally friendly housing within an easy walk of all services. The design has been developed in conjunction with an architect specializing in energy efficient buildings using environmentally friendly materials while maximizing green space.

The project will be built in two phases. The first three buildings contain 25 two bedroom and 6 one bedroom units.

Two thirds of the units are accessible and upper units will have tub/shower combinations.

Each unit will have four appliances plus a “heat recovery ventilator.” The ventilator ensures constant exchange of fresh air without heat loss. Each unit will also include “air to air heat pumps” which will bring supplemental heat for each unit.

Construction will be with an eye to durability and energy efficiency. Building envelope will be built to R30 and construction will meet or exceed BC Energy Step Code three plus.

The Energy Step Code is currently a compliance path that supports meeting energy efficiency requirements of the BC Building Code. It is used by builders and local governments in an effort to meet environmental objectives.

Buildings will be constructed “solar ready” with all services electric and does not include natural gas. This also includes charging for motor vehicles and scooters. The extent of solar installed will depend on available grants. The new board of the proposed housing co-op will be able to make decisions on solar.

Surrounding landscape is designed for easy quiet walking through the grounds away from parking and external access.

The grounds will include space dedicated to edible landscapes with fruit and nut trees, as well as raised garden beds for gardening enjoyment and growing of fruits and vegetables.

Located a block from downtown Chase on MacPherson Street, walking or motorized travel by scooter or bike is easy.

The formation of the co-op board is an important next step.

Once resident members of the co-op are living in the units, they will elect their own board, but this first board can include anyone interested in helping in any capacity. The initial board will guide the co-op through the early organizational phase during the first year. Don says he hopes a cross section of the community and a range of expertise is represented on the 5 to 7 member board.

If you are interested in more information as a potential resident or would consider helping out on the board, please give Don a call at 250-852-2274 or drop an email to chasecoophousing@gmail.com

www.kicker.ca Owner Optimistic about Recovering Sunken Boat continued (continued from page 26)

He had been out a week or so before to check the boat and it was all good. But once the ice was solid around it, it sunk within three days.

He wants people in the community to know how much he appreciates their understanding, support and encouragement.

“99% have been supportive and encouraging and telling me how much they love seeing my boat there.” Many have volunteered to help and offered their equipment. A special shout out to Cliff Garcia at Adams River Rafting for the offer of inflatable tubes in case they are needed in the recovery efforts.

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Thank You from The North Shuswap Christmas Hamper Program ®

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By Alison Elmes Once again our community made sure, with their generous outpouring of support for the Hamper program, that everyone in need on the North Shuswap was well supplied with fresh and non perishable food, a turkey and other necessities and gifts to have a really nice Christmas.

On December 15, 41 very generous hampers were assembled and distributed. The thanks, appreciation and relief of those receiving the hampers was very touching.

The Christmas Hamper Program would not be possible without the volunteers who help in so many ways. Our sincere thanks to the volunteers from the Anglemont and Scotch Creek Fire Depts. and all the other volunteers who once again worked so hard to unload the donated food and fill the hampers.

Thanks go to Anglemont Fire Dept for the successful food/fund drive in their area raising $665 and lots of food items, Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department for the Boot Collection at Scotch Creek Market raising $2061.65 from anonymous donors, The North Shuswap Lions and their continuing support, donating $1800, St. David’s Church for donating $500 to buy turkeys; the Thrift Store at St David’s for their donation of $500, the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for donating the $671 collected at the Christmas parade, Caravans West Fund Raiser of $520, and Sharon Nichol and her volunteers for the donation and packaging

of pet food.

A big thank you to all our business and corporate sponsors; Captains Village Marina, Century 21 Lakeside Realty, Scotch Creek Market, the North Shuswap Kicker, Scotch Creek Bottle Depot, K. Barker Personal Real Estate, and Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union, for their more than generous cheques. Also to the very many private donors for their cheques/cash, food and gifts.

Special thanks to Brook and his staff at Scotch Creek Market for all the help we received, acting as a drop off center for food and gift donations, storing the collected food and delivering them to the community hall exactly when we needed them and saving 300 boxes for the hampers; also to Ross Creek Country Store for their wonderful giving tree which brings so much donated food, funds and gifts.

A very big thank you to the North Shuswap Community Association for again donating the use of the community hall in Celista to assemble and distribute the hampers.

The work behind the scenes is done

by President Janice Fisher, Secretary/ treasurer Alison Elmes, directors Rhonda Ryall, Shelly Bouchard, Amanda Jackson and Leigh Schaffer.

We will also be able to continue to support the School Hot Lunch Program at the school.

Thank you everyone for caring so much. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2022.

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Colouring Contest

The Kicker would like to thank Krista Barker with Remax Shuswap for her generous gift donations to the Kicker’s annual Christmas Colouring Contest. Please accept our apologies for missing your name in last month’s Kicker.

Sincerely, North Shuswap Kicker

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Thank you for Supporting the

Health Centre

Thanks again for donations to support our North Shuswap Health Centre in Scotch Creek.

This year’s (2021) donation is $11,419.00, a bit lower than last year due to the recycling fee reduced to .10c instead of .20C for 1L and over.

Bob and Evelyn Isley and Ross Creek Country Store wish to thank the locals and tourists who have been dropping off bottles, cans and used books at the store in Magna Bay. All proceeds are donated to the Health Centre Society. Let’s help our much needed Health Centre.

Drop off your bottles and cans in our dry trailer at the back of the store and your used books in the store for someone else to enjoy reading. Pick up a used book for $1.00.

Ross Creek Country Store would like to give a special thank you to Doug and the crew at the Scotch Creek bottle Depot for picking up and sorting the refundables.

A Big Thank you again in a difficult year, and may we all stay healthy.

Evelyn Isley, Ross Creek Country Store

Thank You Home Support Workers We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the timely, dedicated service provided by the Interior Health’s Community Home Support Workers who attended to our needs following Iris’ surgery on Oct. 1.

The caring, professional manner they delivered their help made it possible for us to remain in our home. Their kindness will long be remembered!

Due to Interior Health policy we only came to know each individual by

their first name: Carol, Yvonne,Pat, Patricia, Sara, Grace, Natasha, Karen. We are proud to have met them and would welcome each into our home at any time.

Our North Shuswap Community is fortunate to have qualified, dedicated individuals providing this service to us.

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Historical Happenings

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By Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Historical Society held its Annual General Meeting in January and elected their new board for 2022.

We have also decided to hold our Photo Show on March 27 at 2:00 p.m. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide food. We will set up the chairs at the North Shuswap Community Hall for social distancing. Masks and vaccination certificates will be required.

Our 2022 Calendars were very successful. I still have a few at my place if anyone is interested in obtaining one.

We are always looking for stories or short anecdotes to add to our next Chronicle.

53 Species in Christmas Bird Count

By Claudette Carlsen We had a very nice day on Dec. 15 for the annual Christmas bird count, covering a seven-mile radius around Shuswap Lake Provincial Park.

There were 14 participants plus four feeder watchers. The feeder watchers play a very important role in counting as our areas are quite large and it is hard to get to them before noon when most of the birds feed.

There was a large total of species – 53 in all with 2098 individuals counted. The largest count was Ali Bohemian Waxwings counted in the South Shuswap (193) and # oin f the Feb - Celista Jul 6 to ScotchmCreek onths (178)

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It’s people’s memories that make history interesting.

We sincerely hope that some younger members of the community will become active in the Historical Society. We understand that younger members are frequently very busy but to keep the society operating and the museum going we do require an active group of members. If you are new to the area and would like to know more about the history of the area, or if you are a descendant of pioneers, consider coming to the Photo show and becoming a member.

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by Rock Pigeons and Mallards.

Many of the more common winter birds were low on the count.

The Swan and Eagle Count was held on Jan 16, 2022. Our area for this count is St. Ives to Hwy #1 and on to Blind Bay. We only counted one Eagle and two Swans.

However, the Kamloops group counted 142 Swans (down from last years 172) on the Thompson River between Chase and Kamloops. So keep feeding and Thank You to all who came out for this important project.

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When LIFE gives you SNOW, go Snowshoeing!

By Sarah Tokarek Shuswap Adventure Girl Snowshoeing is a great winter sport for all ages and abilities. Beginner to expert, old to young, and everyone in between can enjoy this fantastic winter sport together!

Snowshoeing is for fun, fitness, friendship, and it’s basically free (once you have your set up).

Here are our top tips and tricks!

Gear up: pair your snowshoes with waterproof boots (I use my regular hiking boots) and some warm wool socks!

I also wear gaitors and fleece-lined leggings or waterproof pants. Do not wear cotton!

If you are breaking trail, be sure to stretch those groin, hip, and calf muscles first! Snowshoeing in deep snow is hard work and works muscles you may not have used in awhile!

Choose a trail that fits your skill level. Consider visiting Nordic ski and snowshoe areas! Well-marked trails with difficulty ratings can help get you started.

Techniques: Know the type of terrain you’ll be adventuring in. Going uphill in powdery snow, you’ll want to know the kick-step (building a step with your shoes).

On crusty, hardpack snow, you probably won’t be able to kick-step. Instead, you’ll be relying on the traction of your snowshoe crampons or cleats, and your poles.

While going downhill- bending your knees, positioning poles in front create stability and keep your body weight slightly back.

Know your snow: always be mindful of weather conditions, natural obstacles that may lie beneath the snow, tree and rock wells, and the risk of moving water under the ice.

Leave a trip plan! and carry the Ten Essentials – Navigation, Headlamp, Sun protection, First aid, Knife, Fire equipment, Shelter, extra food, water and clothes.

Focus on soft knees and an athletic stance to help with balance.

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Watch for trees or water sources poking through, seeing these mean the snow is built up on unstable ground and you are more likely to poke through, try to step over or around.

Know it’s ok to fall, and it might be a struggle and a half getting up but stay calm, un pretzel your legs, take off your pack if its heavy and wiggle yourself back up! As you are pushing yourself up with your hands, fill the holes with more snow to give you some solid ground.

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Time Horizon

By Paul Jackson, Certified Financial Planner Time is one of those daily realities that we usually take for granted. But when it comes to building wealth and managing investments, it is tremendously important.

How you view, manage, and interact with “time” could deeply impact your financial success more than any other variable that you personally control.

In short, this is the time horizon over which most people can effectively plan and manage their lives. Much of the population can only plan and emotionally relate to a time horizon of 3 months or less. This

may partially explain why many people buy winter boots or a snow shovel only when the first snow fall occurs.

Time is a complex subject. In the financial industry it impacts the decisions you make and how you invest your money. For example, for at least 20 years, many market commentators have been saying the US Dollar is finished as the global reserve currency. And yet, here it is, still the core instrument of the global trade settlement infrastructure.

An area of friction is how your concept of “time horizon” may differ from that of your planner or investment advisor.

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You may think “long term” is days, weeks, or months, while a financial advisor generally thinks about “long term” planning in terms of years or decades. This mismatch in perceptions can sometimes cause unnecessary friction with your financial advisor.

Often a client will approach their financial advisor and ask what kind of returns, for example, can they expect for “surplus” money from the sale of a house.

They may have a plan to buy another home in a year or two. This investing time horizon is noticeably short. The challenge is if the client was able to double or triple their capital value, in many cases this still might not be enough to pay cash for a new house purchase - especially in hot real estate markets such as Toronto or Vancouver. But if a client invests their money into an equity investment and the markets then drop 25% during a “short time horizon” this event would then likely reduce the client’s ability to buy their next home.

The past few years have seen a steady upward trend in many world markets as governments took quick action to stimulate their economies and blunt the threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, many people started making their own investing decision using online trading accounts.

These recent experiences have led many investors to think it is easy to make money in the stock markets while, at the same time, their financial advisors are cautioning patience.

In this scenario financial advisors sometimes come across as antiquated while investors often believe they are brilliant and infallible. As the laws of economics have not been repealed, time will tell the benefits between the “easy money” investing approach vs the “slow and steady” approach.

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Tech News

The Better Battery Race is on

By John Seymour To be honest, when the decision was made to replace gas powered cars with electric cars I was a little surprised. I really thought mankind would have come up with something cooler and more futuristic like nuclear fusion or antimatter powered cars. But no, instead they choose to stick a giant cell phone battery in our cars to make them go. What a disappointment!

Now, don’t get me wrong, I think that using electric motors on the wheels of a car is brilliant. It eliminates a lot of moving parts and nasty fluids that we currently have to worry about to keep our cars on the road. The bad news is that they need electricity to operate and the only source of portable electricity we have today is batteries.

I’m sure we can all agree that batteries are a huge pain in the butt...in anything let alone our cars! They’re big, heavy, expensive, don’t like cold weather, tend to explode at times and don’t last very long. Also, the materials used in today’s rechargeable batteries are Lithium and Cobalt, both limited supply materials and once the batteries are spent, they are extremely difficult if not impossible to recycle.

Clearly, if electric cars are the way we plan to go, and it seems inevitable that they are, our battery technology needs some work. Batteries are really not all that complicated. They are made up of a couple of probes immersed in a chemical solution. Those probes pass charged atoms (ions) in one direction during charge and in the opposite direction during discharge. That’s it!

The key is to find the right combination of materials to use for the probes and the chemical solution that are abundant, inexpensive and easy and environmentally friendly to get. Oh and also it must be better and safer than the current Lithium-Ion technology to be worth making the switch.

How hard could that be?

The good news is that there are some very smart people out there working on this very thing and have made some promising progress. Sodium looks to be the most likely candidate to replace Lithium at this point. Sodium, which is basically salt, is the 4th most abundant material on the planet. The oceans are full of it and it’s relatively easy and much less impactful to extract than energy intensive lithium and cobalt mining.

Prototypes of Sodium-Ion batteries have shown that they outperform Lithium batteries in colder weather and are much safer. So far they are not better as a battery but all of the other boxes are checked so it may still make sense to make the switch sooner rather than later.

In a world without fossil fuels, the ability to store electrical energy will be key and right now the battery is all we have so we need to do this right.

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Interesting workings of the English Language

By Rachelle Horvath VALENTINES DAY is just ahead and LOVE, from what we are told is this Month’s claim to fame. February - a Mindful Month Coming from a Peaceful Heart.

Today I would like to play and demonstrate some interesting workings of the English language. Have you ever noticed the twists and turns in the English Language? If you are not a literal person then from my personal experience you will innerstand what it is I am conveying. Having friends and family that have had to learn the English language, they have said it is the most difficult one of all. As I dug deeper into the information line of the web, I found myself buried deep down the rabbit hole on this one. I so truly struggled with the language. The English language was full of rules and letters that did not fit, as they do not follow the rules, and then there are exceptions to the rule. Rules and Laws, those two words alone started another spiral. Each of these words has two meanings.

On a daily basis, every human being uses 50% negative, 30% positive and 20% neutral words in conversations.

The Cambridge and Oxford Dictionary states there are approximately 171,476 words being used and 47,156 what they are considering obsolete. I could feel the motion in my stomach when I was reading the next set of numbers, 2,858 negative sentiment words and 1,721 negations of negative. Can you believe only 1,709 words and 1,721 represent positive?

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and the use of words and meanings is the connection to metaphors. Recently I was having conversation in regards to metaphors that I have a tendency to use. The realization that they too have been highjacked and the majority now have two meanings. One of my favorite ones is about how women who can take a pig’s ear and create a silk purse. You will find a few definitions that take this woman’s saying so deeply into a negative realm.

The first one found was one describing a man who is down on his luck as they say or homeless and under privileged as we would now recognize. It states you could not dress him in the attire of the wealthy to disguise him, as once a pig always a pig. As I have grown older, I am able to now see and have a true innerstanding of the program of English language. The Can Not’s verses Will Not of my grandmother’s time reminds me, this has also been going on since first contact.

If we are at 50% negativity only 400 some years after first contact in North America, what will it be if we continue to display this growth of negative communication during a time where misleading information is accepted and common practice? Everything is opposite of what it appears to be and nothing is opposite of what it appears to be right or wrong, good or bad.

So now the play part of the demonstration: You will see that there are a number of words that have been displayed in bold type. What do our words say about us?

February forward, I will be consciously choose to use a vocabulary that conveys a positive outlook. If plants thrive what will people do?

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By Tony Hudson In February, the Lakeview Centre will most likely be continuing to avoid large group events, such as the monthly Breakfast. According to COVID regulations, people are not supposed to mingle, and this is one of the main purposes of our Breakfast Event.

We will also not be renting out the Centre for large events.

As COVID regulations change, we will notify members by email, and our new electronic sign.

We will, however, continue with regular club meetings: The Arts group will be meeting Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. Crafts are on Wednesday, from 10am to 2 pm. Bring whatever you want to work on. Carpet Bowling meets Monday and Thursdays from 10am until done – usually around 12pm.

Their start date is not yet set, you can call Blair Scranton for more information: 250955-0032.

This month would be a good time to join the Centre or renew your membership.

It would also be a great time to start a new club or activity.

The Centre is yours to use!

Memberships are one of the few ways we have of bringing in funds to keep the building up and running during these uncertain times.

We are especially grateful to those who have made a charitable contribution. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https:// www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson at 778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know.

Thanks for keeping us afloat, and stay in touch.

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By Jan Penner the door.

This month’s item is the The frame we have pictop framework for a purse. tured here was a simple one Congratulations to our draw that would have had some sort prize winner of $25, Kath of material inserted between Rowbotham. Kath has doits two sides, then clamped nated her winnings to North in place. The materials could Shuswap First Responders. have been cloth, leather, fur A bag used to carry evor even wood or metal. Some eryday necessities has been in reticules were completely use since ancient beaded affairs LAST MONTH’S THING that may have times. Some of FRAMEWORK FOR the names given been used for PURSE to such an item everyday or include bag, strictly for evepurse, handbag, ning and fancy reticule, clutch dress. Bags and chatelaine. could be atOver time they tached to one’s have been used wrist or waist by both men and with a chain, women. Genribbon or cord. erally, only the NAME THAT THING Some had a handbag and small strap of FEBRUARY 2022 reticule are atleather, ribbon tributed strictor other material ly to women’s that was held in fashion. Bag and the hand or carpurse, for centuried over a foreries, have comarm with a bent monly not been elbow. gender specific.

The frame The “retiitself was almost cule” was popustrictly made lar with ladies in from metal. the late 1700’s Some were very and into the midsimple with lit1800’s. Women tle or no adornof the period, ment. Others Email: kicker@kicker.ca especially those were carved, incall/text 250-515-2830 in the upper and laid with stones Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at Scotch middle classor jewels, or Creek Market, Sunnyside es, had no need in some cases Supermarket in Celista, or Ross to carry anywere themselves Creek Store in Magna Bay. thing larger than Entry Deadline - February 20 works of art with something which small statuary allowed for as part of their powder, rouge, perfume, a design. One that I encounfan and possibly a handker- tered looked very similar to chief. They did not even the small castles one finds in a need to carry money as a fish tank. Just imagine carrygeneral rule. Especially in ing that around all day! large towns and cities, most If you should be fortunate purchases were once bought enough, as I am, to have in on account, and delivered to your possession a small handresidences, not carried out bag that belonged to a lady (continued on page 37)

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from the past century, treat it with care.

It may well contain not only monetary treasure, but perhaps mementoes whose value is immeasurable. The one I was given contains the Marriage Certificate of my grandparents, signed in 1927.

Here is next month’s item. Submit your guess and you could be our next $25 draw prize winner!

Thanks to The Chase & District Museum and Archives Society for providing this item.

School News

By Jan Penner Thanks to everyone for their continued attention to the protocols which are in place provincially, aimed to make our schools safe environments. The staff and students at North Shuswap continue to wear masks and maintain a 6 ft. distance whenever possible.

The start to the 2022 year has brought some minor changes to dayto-day activities at the school due to Omicron and updates to the PHO. Fortunately, with North Shuswap being a relatively small school, students haven’t experienced a great deal of change to the routines and expectations implemented before the break. Unfortunately, a few activities which had started up or were going to happen have had to be curtailed or postponed. The basketball season start-up for grades 6/7 interschool games has been delayed and will be reevaluated in February. Winter Rec skiing and boarding dates have been moved to late February, early March and indoor Big Buddy activities, pairing an older group of children with a younger group of children, have been paused.

Each of us are encountering more and more people who have had COVID. Thankfully, fully vaccinated individuals, while still falling ill, are almost always recovering even though most find they have lingering symptoms including chest congestion, head congestion and/or fatigue. To help keep COVID to a minimum, it is essential that sug-

gested counter-measures continue. Cleaning and sanitizing continues to be a top priority at North Shuswap, and include washing or sanitizing hands multiple times in a day, wearing properly fitting masks, and maintaining social distancing as much as possible.

North Shuswap Elementary wishes to extend a big thank you and happy retirement to Cougar Bus driver Brian Clarke. Brian’s last day was January 28. Enjoy the fishing and all the excitement and relaxation that we hope retirement brings you.

A big thanks to the drivers who are respectfully obeying the yellow and red warning lights on the school buses, stopping completely when the red lights are flashing. Caution when passing children waiting at stops is also appreciated.

Happy Valentine’s Day! As the story goes, St. Valentine was revered for his dedication to spreading good will to all around him.

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North Shuswap Community Association The North Shuswap Community Association Board continues to meet each month.

The board is still looking for a person who is interested in doing the bookings for the hall. If you are interested, please give Leona Bischoff or myself a call. We can explain what the job entails.

If anyone is interested in being the janitor for the hall, please contact Leona Bischoff or myself. The workload depends on the number of activities booked at the hall.

Bingo has resumed every Monday except on holidays.

This is a fun evening out and helps support the hall. Come and bring a friend.

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. This is an important meeting for all members. Membership is $10.00 per person and $20.00 per family. Membership supports the hall. If you have not renewed your membership for 2022, please do so.

Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership. Remember the hall is for everyone in the North Shuswap.

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NS Historical Society Photo Show - March 27 at 2:00 pm at NS Community Hall.

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CHASE Shuswap Skating Club Skating opportunities for all ages and levels at Art Holding Memorial Arena with certified Skate Canada instructors. FMI or to register. www. shuswapskatingclub.com See ad on page 5.

SOUTH SHUSWAP South Shuswap Library PAWS 4 STORIES - Register for a 15-minute one-on-one or family session reading with Riley, a certified St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog. Saturdays 1 - 2 pm, Jan. 22 March 30. Call 250-675-4818 to register. Tranquil Teachings - Journey with Johanne.

Learn tools to become more present and aware of your thoughts. Tuesdays 1-2pm, Jan. 25 – Feb. 8. Call 250675-4818. Creative Crew Display your creative works in branch from Feb. 26 – Aug. 31 that you made from an ORL book. Art, crafts, woodworking submissions all welcome.

LASS Free Computer Training for Seniors will be resuming shortly. Please contact the branch for more information. Registration and Proof of vaccination required for all on-site programs for ages 12 and older. www.orl.bc.ca/ hours-locations or email us at Winter Festival - Feb 19 & help@orl.bc.ca Call the toll20 at locations across the free eBook Help Line: 1-844North Shuswap. Skating, 649-8127 snow sculpting, bed races and more. Interested in host- SALMON ARM & AREA Coldest Night of The Year ing or sponsoring an event, Walk - Feb. 26. Shuswap email executivedirector@ Food Action Society invites northshuswapbc.com To enter bed races, contact NS everyone to walk in support of the hungry, hurting and homeLion Brian Knipstrom 250less. Choose between in-per299-7981 or email bknipstrom@gmail.com Plan your son event at 4pm with curated 2km or 5km routes in downday, details on page 14. town Salmon Arm or one’s NS Community Hall AGM - own remote (virtual) walk March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the alone or in small teams. FMI hall. Important meeting for www.cnoy.org/salmonarm. all members. Membership HD Live from the Met - at is $10.00 per person and the Salmar Classic on Sat. $20.00 per family. MemberMarch 12, 9:55am. “Ariadne ship supports the hall. auf Naxos”, Richard Strauss.

Town Hall Meeting - March Masks in public areas and 26 at the North Shuswap vaccination passports. FMI Community Hall, 2-4:30pm https://www.metopera.org/ with CSRD Director Jay season/in-cinemas/ NORTH SHUSWAP Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw Draws at the NS community hall Saturdays Hall open from 2–7 pm. Draws 3-5 pm.

Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Must wear masks and show proof of vaccinations. See ad on page 34 COVID Vaccine Clinic North Shuswap Seniors & Community Resource Centre on February 15 for dose 1 and 2, boosters, and includes children (5-11 years old). 10 am-2pm. Call Health Centre at 250-955-0660 to book appointment.

Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance Shuswap Chapter. FMI www. shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https://theladyalliance.com Lakeview Centre - Arts group meets Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm. Crafts are on Wednesday, from 10am to 2 pm. Bring whatever you want to work on. Carpet Bowling meets Monday and Thursdays from 10am until done – usually around 12pm. For bowling start date and more info, call Blair Scranton: 250955-0032.

Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-9550660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 25.

Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. www.salmonarmtm. com. FMI salmonarmtm@ gmail.com ONLINE / WEBINARS Shuswap Trail Alliance Silent Auction - February 4 – 20. Auction, 50/50 raffle, buy a limited edition STA toque.

FMI shuswaptrails.com Strategic Agri-Business Leadership Enhancement (SABLE) Program - Feb 9 - April 6. connect women agri-business owners with their peers to facilitate fresh perspectives on agri-business strategy, operations, trends. FMI https://tsutsweye. ca/events-webinars/ Pricing For Service Industry - with Andrew Gregson, Feb. 24, 2 - 5:30 pm. Finding hidden profits in pricing structures. Register by Feb. 21 at info@tsutsweye.ca.

Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections - 2nd & th Tues. from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

On-line workshops to help you with your business. Register: info@tsustweye.ca. FMI go to https://tsutsweye.ca/ NS Christian Fellowship Bible Study - Every Wednesday. Contact the church email: nscfchurch@shaw.ca for Zoom login information.

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St. David’s Church - Sunday Zoom Services at 11 am. FMI www.stdavidschurch.info.

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CSRD Board Meeting Thursday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd. bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

CSRD Budget Meeting Feb. 23, 2022 at 9:30 am.

Register at www.csrd.bc.ca Recovery & Resiliency Wellness Workshop - with Kristy Ware. March 8, 6 - 9 pm. Learn easy effective strategies to improve your health and well-being. Register by March 1 at info@tsutsweye.ca Spend Some Time on your Business with Tsuts’weye - Business support through Tsuts’weye Entrepreneur and Innovation Network available to female business owners.

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OBITUARIES

DANCY, Donna Lorraine (Docken) February 2, 1939—December 31, 2021

Donna passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Kamloops Regional Hospital on Friday, December 31st, 2021. She was born February 2, 1939 in Loon Lake Saskatchewan.

Donna was a life long “healer” who spent 34 years as a Registered Nurse working clinics, ICU, CCU and Surgical wards before retiring in 1995. Donna graduated Nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon Saskatchewan in 1961.

Donna was a pillar in her community and volunteered numerous hours and efforts to put on countless events. She did this with a smile and laughter while encouraging others to jump right in as well. Donna was a compassionate community person, and her home was always open to visitors. She spent countless hours happily volunteering at the Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont, BC. Donna was extremely creative, industrious, and had a love for crafts. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, gardening, and there was nothing she couldn’t do. Donna tirelessly partnered with Vern in all of their work endeavours, constructing numerous projects on their home and properties. She learned her propensity to challenge any task from her family growing up in rural Saskatchewan and having to do things from scratch or the hard way. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who loved to entertain, dance, and rejoice.

Donna is survived by her high school sweetheart Vern who were married in Meadow Lake, SK in 1961, and just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past August 5th. She also leaves behind her children Darwyn (Jane), Terry (Brenda), Dwight (Karen), 4 grandchildren Kammryn (Emma), Cullen (Holly), MacLean, and Danielle. Donna also leaves behind her loving sisters Gwenda “Merdle” Kirilenko (Lloyd), Thelma Docken (Conrad), Doris Phoenix (Ray), Elaine “Cinder” Blaney (Bill), Brother Jack Phoenix (Julie), and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Donna was predeceased by her parents Oscar and Clara Docken, her stepmother Dorothy Docken, and her brothers Conrad Docken, Ray Phoenix, and Bob Phoenix.

Vern would like to extend his very grateful thanks to the tremendous staff at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital for their professional and compassionate care they gave Donna. She spoke so very highly of the quality and love she received, and felt like family when in their care. Vern would also like to thank Dr. Joslyn Conley and Dr. Kathryn Scobie for the personal care they gave Donna during her treatments.

Donna chose to be cremated, and the Family will announce the celebration of life plans upon final details.

In Loving Memory of Zachary E.G. OUDSHOORN

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July 19, 1984 – Dec 24, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our Zachary age 37, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on December 24th.

Those who knew Zach, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. During his short time on earth he touched so many lives & made an ever lasting impression.

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Zachary will be missed everyday by his Mother, Father, brothers & sisters, his grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many, many great friends.

Now he shall fly like an eagle among the angels and be with those who left before us.

We find comfort in knowing that he will continue to love & protect us in heaven just as he did on earth.

Fly high Zachary Until we see you again, one sweet day

Joyce Boe

(Nee Brown)

Passed away January 4th after a lengthy illness.

She will be sadly missed

by Family and Friends.

Funeral Celebration to be held later in the year.

TRANSFER STATION HOURS Scotch Creek

Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years &

Remembrance Day - Closed

Seymour Arm

Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Statutory Holidays - Closed

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250 515 3276 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association..

Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA)..

Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Mtn Snowmobile Club..

Tyler Morrison 403-422-1144 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet 778-694-9890 Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society..

Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee..

Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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