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By Barbra Fairclough A twelve page mail out was sent out to The Incorporation Community Engage- households within the incorporation area ment phase of the Incorporation Study pre- with information on the options. This sumviously delayed due to pandemic gathering mary is also available online for those out restrictions, went ahead this January. of the area or who may not have received a Open houses were online January 17 copy. and 20. Consultants Allan Neilson and This concise outline of the informaSherri Hurst presented the two options, In- tion shared at the community open houses corporation and the two electoral areas op- mirrors the information in the mailout and tions, particularly with respect to incorpo- summarizes similarly as the two open housration option es, facts and deas it is the tails with a comfocus of the parison of the study. Spetwo options and cifically with why each option regards to may appeal to service, desome voters. This cision makhandy reference ing authoriputs the informaty, municipal tion in concise finances, and easily availand propable format. erty taxes.

At the onMr. Neilson line Discussion Panel discussion participants outline pros and cons of began with Panel on January incorporation during Zoom Open House. an overall 29, the incorpoTop: L-R: Mayor Ward Stamer – Barriere, Chair John Smith, Councillor summary of Doug Findlater – West Kelowna. Middle: L-R: Mayor James Baker – ration committee where things Lake Country, Mayor Merlin Blackwell – Clearwater, Mayor Terry Rysz – hosted five comare currently Sicamous. Bottom: Consultants Allan Neilson & Sherri Hurst munity leaders with Elecwho are a well of toral Area C. Both meetings had a Q and A experience and could offer perspectives on where residents attending could have ques- incorporation in their respective communitions answered by the consultant. ties.

Each of the open houses concluded Many tangible aspects of incorporation with Mr. Neilson summarizing an overvie have been studied and presented over time w of why each option may appeal to some in service sheets by the consultant. This people. Pros and cons for each were pre(Continued on page 3) sented.

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can do and advocacy carries a lot more panel discussion offers the perspective weight in a municipality and the grant from leaders outside our communities options are a whole lot bigger. “People who have personal knowledge and experience with incorporation. To date this see that incorporation was an improvehas not been part of the study. ment to the entire area not just to any one Viewpoints were varied and each part.” community had different circumstances.

Councilor Finlater of West KelowNo two situations are alike. The panelists na expressed his general position on pregave opening statements. The consultant ferring a smaller government. “I was led the question and answer period and always status quo; we do not need more summarized the discussion with a request government.” “During my time on the that the panelists present one Pro and one governance committee I learned what con to incorporation and state whether a municipality can do. A regional disthey would do it again. trict just couldn’t do what we needed Ward Stamer, Barriere Mayor to do with infrastructure, planning and says, “We are very happy the financial end of with the place we are at things. I became a right now.” He indicated convert during the the vote was very close process to incorpoand some local groups rate and I am very thought they may lose glad we have a hantheir autonomy. “We have dle on our growth. had significant upgrades There were several with our parks and inattempts at incorpofrastructure within parks ration between 1974 whether it is playgrounds and in 2007 when it gazebos, splashpads and was finally accepted, now with our exten84% in favor.”

“To answer why sive trails through town, we incorporated we I think we have a better had as many reafeeling in our community.” Stamer noted that sons to incorporate “We have been able to do as we did people. a lot of good projects in Incorporation binder at CSRD office We had to work with our community that we the First Nation that and South Shuswap Library would not have been able had a unique governto do otherwise. Sewer, water, better ser- ment structure by an act of parliament, vicing for our roads. Would I do it again? many infrastructure needs going unadAbsolutely. Our community is about dressed because of rapid growth. We 1600 people, we have already received were 27,000 when incorporated and now about $16 million in grants since incor- are 37,000. Rapid growth and infrastrucporating in 2007.” ture, lots of building and no sidewalks, James Baker, Mayor District of decrepit water systems and so on. We Lake Country, commented that “We have put the fractures in our community incorporated because we had one vote mostly behind.” out of 39 around the table and KelowAs to whether he would do it again, “Yes we would do it again. Because of na councilors on the board always had my history of my opposition to and bea majority position on any voting that took place at the regional district and it cause of my experience as mayor and became an issue in our area at the time.” on council we should have incorporatDuring the time Baker was Regional Di- ed twenty years before we did. The main thing with incorporation is to get things rector for Area A. Baker indicated that done. If there was a con side to things, none of the local communities wanted to lose their identities. He states, “There aside from the downloading mentioned were no real cons but I think we should by the province, I think you are more have pursued head leases for our shore- susceptible to political influence as a mulines. We also tried to include more for- nicipality.” Finlater sights as an examest lands so we could have a communi- ple influencing to have a dessert project completed when the money needs to be ty forest. We lost out on those.” On the Pro side “Decisions are made local and spent on infrastructure. we have a whole lot of say on what we (Continued on page 5)

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Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810

Panelists Discuss Incorporation Pros and Cons On January 29, the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study convened a special Discussion Panel comprised of 4 mayors and a councillor, all who serve in communities that have experienced incorporation in BC. A Zoom recording is now available on the CSRD website for anyone who might wish to view the entire conversation.

The guest panel was recruited by study consultant Allan Neilson and was asked to discuss both the pros and cons of incorporation based on their communities’ actual experiences. The panel included Mayors Baker, Blackwell, Rysz and Stamer from Lake Country, Clearwater, Sicamous and Barriere, respectively, as well as Councillor Doug Findlater from West Kelowna, who previously had served as mayor. These communities were selected as they were among the most recent in BC in our region to undergo incorporation. There was no pre-selection, scripting or prompting of any of the participants.

At the end of the session the consultant asked the panelists to note both a pro and a con of incorporation, whether they would do it again. The cons cited included: -concerns about responsibilities being downloaded from the province to local governments (this would likely apply to regional districts as well) -problems with inherited infrastructure that wasn’t up to par was mentioned by several panelists (eg., roads, sewers). We were encouraged to do our due diligence in inspecting inherited infrastructure. Our consultant pointed out that we had commissioned a study of our roads, which pointed out deficiencies.

Of note, MoTI has agreed to repair the deficiencies, and in fact, most of them have already been done as demonstrated by the substantial amount of paving that occurred in our area last fall.

• councillors advocating for “dessert” projects, such as fancy rec centres like swimming pools, when more basic needs such as clean drinking water should be addressed first • and one mentioned that there were no cons or disadvantages associated with incorporation in his view. The same panelist noted that a study in BC showed that over 90% of municipalities relied on over 90% of their taxation coming from resi-

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dential properties, so our reliance on residential taxation us not unusual.

When asked to comment on the pros of incorporation the panelists remarked on a broad range of advantages including: • a strongly increased sense of community pride and community identity within incorporated areas. A number of mayors supported this view and spoke at length about this benefit • the greater availability of grant funding for municipalities…Sicamous noted receipt of over $40 million in grants, Clearwater noted over $16 million, and West Kelowna noted $45 million for various community infrastructure projects. Several panelists noted that this level of funding would never occur at a regional district, in their opinion, and that municipalities have access to more grant funding programs • the ability to actually get things done to improve the community as compared to a regional district • the greater ability to effectively access and lobby senior levels of government to address community needs • the ability to make decisions locally and to have greater control over how our tax dollars are spent • the fact that road maintenance is locally controlled and is much better than what is provided by the Province • the greater flexibility of financial management given to municipalities as compared to regional districts, which enables municipalities to shift funds to meet current needs and priorities • a greater ability to control development, to better manage infrastructure and to encourage economic growth • more revenue streams such as development cost charges, utility charges, and community forests which contribute funds to municipalities to help fund new infrastructure • a sense of greater community control and connection with local government decision-making as compared to regional districts.

When asked about higher taxes, the panelists mentioned that there were some higher tax increases initially, but over the last number of years, they were consistently no more than 2 or 3% annually, which were less than those in surrounding electoral areas who also have fewer services. One panelist noted that their municipal taxes were actually less than those in an adjoining electoral area, despite a better level of services, and stated that he wished to deflate the myth that incorporation automatically means higher taxes.

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All of the panelists noted that they would strongly support incorporation again.

One stated that initially he was strongly opposed, but as he learned about the advantages, he had become a strong proponent. He wished his community had incorporated 20 years sooner.

I found the conversation to be very informative and have received a number of com-

ments from people who felt the same. I would strongly encourage you to view the session first-hand and to hear the actual conversation by going to www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/ sorrento-blind-bay-incorporation-study. I’d also like to sincerely thank all the panelists for taking time out of their busy schedules to help inform 4260 Spallumcheen Drive our community about this important decision. We are grate- Armstrong, BC ful for their participation.

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“On the con side of things is the downloading we are getting from the province. We are getting more and more responsibility all the time. The pro side is

continued from page 3 the sense of community.”

Merlin Blackwell Mayor of Clearwater says he was astonished moving there that it was not incorporated. He said he “definitely wrote letters of support for incorporation.”

“I am definitely a fan of self-determination, that you locally make decisions that affect people locally. Things changed dramatically after we became incorporated.” Blackwell notes that previously there were business supported programs that couldn’t be sustained. “This biggest change since incorporating is the control of your partnerships. It’s the ability to make partnerships and leverage relationships that you just don’t have as an electoral area director.”

“Now we are in the fifth phase of a housing project that nothing happened with until we incorporated. We are now approaching $25 million in funds we could not get prior to incorporation. The other win in this is our ability to get a community forest.”

On the con side of things Blackwell says keep your infrastructure as small as possible. Yes, he would do it again with the caution to spend your time on advanced planning, don’t leave any

blind spots. Any infrastructure project is 90% planning.

After the sessions, a survey and comment form were offered and a copy of the submissions will be shared with the committee and will be posted for the public as well. This survey remains available on the Incorporation webpage.

Next steps include completion of the report in February. The Committee will review the study and make its recommendation in March to the CSRD Board on Incorporation Referendum. The Board receives the recommendation on March 17 and if based on the input from the committee and the board, the Minister orders a referendum, local electors in Sorrento and Blind Bay will vote on incorporation on April 30.

A more detailed review of all documents and meeting recordings are online at the CSRD website under SorrentoBlind Bay Incorporation Study webpage.

The library branch in upper Blind Bay has a binder containing all hard copies of incorporation study documents organized for easy reference. The binder is at the front counter, just speak with the Librarian.

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By Barbra Fairclough Local area realtor Jodi Towell moved to the Shuswap in 2011 and felt like it was coming home. Jodi works from both the Salmon Arm and the Sorrento office of Fair Realty. She serves North and South Shuswap, Chase to Sicamous and Armstrong. Her focus is regional. Jodi says sticking to areas you know helps give proper service to clients.

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Jodi knows the values of homes in her area and will help you determine a best pricing strategy ensuring the best value when selling. Focusing on residential, acreages, and lakefront properties, Jodi knows how to navigate in the current market. “Best advice for someone buying is making sure they have everything in order before they start their search. Work together with a qualified real estate agent and mortgage broker to ensure you are prepared to make an offer when the right property becomes available. Things are moving fast.”

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By Karen Brown Annual General Meeting February 24 - The Annual General Meeting for the South Shuswap Chamber will be held on Thursday February 24 via zoom. Members in good standing are invited to attend. Pre-Registration is required: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuGpqzwiEtULUqzbxQDZ0LWTz3tEH82I After registering, members will receive a confirmation email on how to join the zoom meeting on the 24th.

All Call for Directors - Leading up to the AGM on the 24th, the Board of Directors invites anyone who is a full-time member in good standing with the Chamber to consider becoming a Board Director. If interested in this two-year commitment, email Executive Director Karen Brown who will promptly forward an Expression of Interest for consideration by the Nominations Committee.

New Members Welcome - The South Shuswap Chamber welcomed six new members in December and January: Copper Island Pub, Maples Bed & Breakfast, Rancher’s Pizzeria, Sorrento Inn, Westlake Contracting and White Sands Resort. This brings the Chamber membership to its highest ever at 160 members!

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Nigel Collett, Captain Eagle Bay Fire Department stands ready and able to respond if the need arises. During the first month of 2022, we have not had any callouts.

Even without any callouts, we have continued to practice on Tuesday nights through January. We have a highly competent training officer who shepherds our team through acquiring the necessary skills to become qualified firefighters. This is achieved during our weekly practice and by attending different courses, usually held on a weekend, organised by the CSRD. The spring 2022 training schedule has just been released and these courses are all offered at no cost to the trainee, which is a bargain and will look good on any resume. Co-ordinating training plans must be a bit of a challenge for the training officer as each member is at a different stage in their journey.

The reality is that we’re a small volunteer fire department and if any incident calls for more than the experienced firefighters or resources that we have at our disposal, we can ask for mutual aid. This means calling on Shuswap or White Lake fire departments for those resources. For example, at our last house fire in the community we called upon Shuswap to provide tender support. A tender is basically a water truck, ours carries 1600 gallons/6000 litres of water. Without too many hydrants in the community we will often have to set up a porta tank at the scene from which the fire engine drafts through the pump to the fire hoses.

We will shuttle water from a water source such as a hydrant or the lake to keep the porta tank filled. Eagle Bay has a tender but driving to and filling from the nearest water source can take time, so having access to an additional tender as part of mutual aid with another fire department is a valuable option.

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We have also started to update our pre-incident plans. Under the guidance and direction of the Fire Services Co-ordinator we have completed our first one using the new process and loaded it up onto an app that we use to manage callouts in the area. A pre-incident plan is designed for larger sites such as commercial premises and maps out at the right level of detail where critical infrastructure and hazards are located. This is done by conducting a site assessment along with the owner. In the event of an incident at that site we can recall the pre-incident plan on our tablet in the engine on the way to provide information to the incident commander. This will help them with their strategy in dealing with the incident. Fire Departments continue to make more use of what technology can enable to improve responses to incidents and support safety.

Regardless of the mutual aid that we have available from other firehalls, Eagle Bay Fire Department will always need new recruits to support our community – this has always been a challenge even from the time I joined the department over three years ago. Indeed, looking through the annual Fire Department group photos that hang framed at the firehall, you can see how much turnover in personnel occurs year on year for whatever reason.

If you’re looking to be part of a great team (we don’t bite), learn new life skills (all training is provided for free) and want to support your community (they will be forever grateful, plus you get a cool ballcap), consider giving Alan Rendell, fire chief a call if you would like to find out more information 250-517-0429.

Even if this is something that is not in your immediate plans because of other commitments still consider finding out more, get to know the team and have all your questions answered in advance. Did you know we also offer a Junior Firefighter program? (continued on pg 9)

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This program is offered to youth aged 15 -17 years of age and will allow them to learn basic firefighting skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

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

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Transportation Society Gives Update to CSRD

By Jo Anne Malpass South Shuswap Transportation Society delivered 159 trips covering over 14,000 km in 2021, President Ron Lane and Safety & Education Director Bryan Lowes told the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board at their January meeting.

The group of volunteers from Area C saw a need and decided to form a society in 2020 to provide convenient door to door transportation for people in the area five days a week.

They go to Salmon Arm for any reason and for medical needs only to Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops.

South Shuswap Rides service is targeted towards seniors, people with disabilities, and those unable to drive or don’t have a vehicle. The service is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

Last year there were 475 driver hours and 400 director hours contributed. Over 50% of their trips were for repeat customers (treatment regiments for medical problems). Trips are done in a Chevy Bolt serviced by a fast charging station at Sorrento Tirecraft.

Down the road, the group may need additional vehicles and vehicles that can carry wheelchairs.

Area C Director Paul Demenok said he is one of the trained drivers. The community is extremely grateful, he has heard heart rending stories and the service has helped people significantly who need to travel for medical treatment. Because of Covid allowing only one rider at a time, some people have been turned away because of a conflict. He praised the driver volunteers who spend “considerable time to do a community good.”

In other business at the meeting: Jen Bellhouse, Executive Director, The Shuswap Trail Alliance, gave an overview of the Secwépemc Landmarks Project history and future plans.

The purpose of the 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.

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.

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 trail are being covered by grants but later ongoing maintenance (Continued on page 11)

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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. Grant-in-aid - $1,995 Sorrento Drop-in Society (operating costs) In-Camera Resolutions Released after the meeting - The Board accepted the resignation of Tracy Lundberg-Schimpf from the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Advisory Committee, which will now consist of eight members.

Eagle Bay Park Playground Equipment Purchase - The Board entered into an agreement with RecTec Industries in the amount of $105,520 plus applicable taxes for the purchase of playground equipment for the proposed Eagle Bay Community Park.

Lakes Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 900-33C - The applicant applied to rezone a portion of the foreshore for water-access only properties on Aline Hill adjacent to Shares 15-17 to match the zoning for the rest of this shared interest development and allow for these three shares to be able to install or replace a dock for access. The Board approved second and third reading, and adoption of the Bylaw.

Development Variance Permit – The Board approved a DVP for property at 2489 Forest Drive in Blind Bay. The property owner is proposing to construct an accessory building on an existing foundation and requested a variance to increase the maximum permitted height for an accessory building from 6.0 m to 8.5 m.

Development Variance Permit – The Board approved a DVP for property located at 2591 Bay Crescent in Blind Bay. The applicant applied for a building permit for an addition to a single-family dwelling which will be located too close to the rear parcel line. A variance was requested to reduce the minimum setback from the rear parcel line from 5.0 m to 3.8 m. Another variance was requested to reduce the minimum setback from the rear parcel line from 5.0 m to 4.35 m to accommodate an existing shed.

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Project Plan Ready to Move Forward - Eagle Bay

By Cathy Wolf Directors have been working throughout the fall and winter making plans to upgrade the hall.

The Community Hall is 71 years old. In 1950 a group of local farmers and residents thought it important to have a central meeting place in Eagle Bay. The Eagle Bay School had been sold to a company in Kamloops and now there was no place for residents of Eagle Bay to come together, discuss issues of the day, host dances and dinners and generally have a place to connect with friends and neighbours. The hall would offer a common space for all residents of Eagle Bay - starting at McBride Point and running out to the provincial park. The hall would be governed under the auspices of “The Eagle Bay Hall Society”.

Volunteers would take responsibility for maintenance and access.

Over the years there have been many upgrades to the hall. A kitchen and indoor washrooms were built along with a bar and cloakroom. A games room provided a cozy space for cards, pool, clubs and small meetings. Even a stage and backrooms were built for an emerging theatrical group and musical performances.

And now we have an opportunity and a need for further improvement.

With the proposed “Eagle Bay Park” soon to be announced, funding from the federal government to enhance accessibility and health and safety requirements from Interior Health, Directors see an opportunity to further ensure that the Eagle Bay Hall is safe and accessible for residents and visitors over the next 15-20 years.

An overview of next steps has been outlined on the graph above.

To get the broader picture of what is being contemplated take a look at www.eaglebaybc.ca/hallrenovationproject There you will be kept up to date on timelines, milestones and next steps.

We look forward to sharing information and opportunities to participate in the project over the next 18 months.

Join in and have a voice in shaping the future of the Eagle Bay Community Association and developments at the hall. Subscribe to the Eagle Bay monthly Newsletter www.eaglebaybc. ca/eagle-eye

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Paid Sick Leave Should be Government-Funded

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, paid sick leave was a prominent topic of discussion in B.C. No worker should ever have to choose between going to work sick or collecting a paycheck, and as businesses and workers have been facing the incredible strain of the pandemic, sick pay has been a vital tool available to keep workers safe and businesses functioning.

Unfortunately, B.C.’s rollout of its sick pay program has not been as smooth as British Columbians would have hoped, and it has not created the relief many people were expecting . Employers and business associations are expressing their frustration about the unclear parameters of the government’s sick pay program, which could leave​businesses on the hook for up to ten paid sick days per employee for 2022 — twice what was originally outlined.

In a recent study conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, 86 per cent of small businesses were unaware of their obligation to potentially pay for ten days of sick leave, and nine out of ten small businesses have stated they are unhappy with the B.C. government for adding new costs at a time when businesses can least afford it.

In addition, government has chosen to download the costs of sick pay onto the backs of businesses rather than using the budget they allocated to pay for it themselves. The ​ Labour ministry originally earmarked $325 million for a government-funded sick pay program, but paid out just over $10.5 million in temporary sick leave reimbursements as of January 16​, 2022. Small businesses have endured an incredibly challenging two years and are still under the economic strains of the Omicron variant. The Premier himself even promised not to download any additional costs onto the backs of businesses while they are carrying the financial burden of the pandemic.

If we don’t want to see more of our businesses close their doors for good, government should use the $325 million dollar budgeted for sick pay to continue their government-funded program, so we can keep our businesses open, our workers employed, and all British Columbians feeling safe and supported.

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First Responders Focus on Prevention

By Sandra Reutlinger As First Responders, we like to focus on prevention because that would mean that we could help keep people from needing emergency medical intervention in the first place.

We also feel it’s important to stress that you can and you should call 911 for any type of medical emergency.

Some things can be handled before they get to the point of needing emergency care. For any questions on how to manage health conditions, call 811 and speak to a health care professional. You can speak with a registered nurse for help with nonemergency health concerns.

If you are feeling distressed, there is a mental health support line: 310-6789 (no area code needed) and the Crisis Line is: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433.

This is a good website to check out: https://wellbeing. gov.bc.ca/ Sometimes we get sad.

Sometimes it’s actually SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder.

When the dark days of winter get to us, we can find ourselves dealing with depression due to lack of sunlight and other factors. Like any other form of depression or mental illness, there is help to be found and it is often a combination of therapies and mindfulness practices. Light or photo therapy can help, psychotherapy, medication and also things like physical activity, and stress management.

Let’s talk just a bit about ways to reduce stress and thereby improving physical and mental health along with building up our immune system.

• get better and more sleep:

sleep before midnight and try for 7 hours. Sleep in a dark room, reduce blue light (screen) before bed, and try to stick to a schedule.

• get more exercise outdoors: moderate exercise like brisk walking, hiking and other activities to stretch and strengthen.

Being outdoors gives you fresh air and the absorption of some sunlight.

• eat less sugar and more of the good fats: healthy fats like those found in salmon, omega 3 and olive oil. Try drinking soda water instead of pop or juice and reduce refined carbs.

• eat more whole plant foods: they are high in nutrients, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

• drink more water: you knew that was coming right? But seriously, stay hydrated for health.

• add in some meaningful activities and practice mindfulness like gratitude journaling, thought redirection, positive affirmations and being aware of your emotions and motivations.

• belly laugh: stress relief from laughter is no joke, there are benefits!

Here’s to preventative measures so that you won’t have to call us out, but should you need us, we will be there, walking into those emergency situations calling out “First Responders here to help”.

For more information, check out our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ SouthShuswap1stResponder/

Dear February, Thank you for reminding us that love is always with us because it lives in our heart.

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Read to Riley at your Local Library

By Barbra Fairclough book a session. It’s first come The South Shuswap first serve. branch of Okanagan Regional Different activities happen Library is about so much more at the library throughout the than books. Tucked away in year and it pays to check in ofupper Blind Bay, a look inside ten to see what is on. During this little community hub will current open hours Tuesday surely find something to pique through Saturday there are all your interest. kinds of activities.

A new program to the liTuesdays from 1pm till brary is Paws 4 Stories. Riley, 2pm, for the month of Feba St Johns Ambulance certiruary, learn how to become fied Therapy Dog, is a cross present and aware of your between a Wheaton terrier thoughts- Tranquille Teachings and a poodle, a Whoodle! Ac- by Johanne is on and you are cording to St. Johns Ambuwelcome to come in to learn lance, a Therapy dog is shared practical tools you can use evby a group of people, provid- ery day. ing love and affection through Creative Crew- What Can touch. They are permitted to You Do? This just might be visit areas your thing. that are apHave you proved both found a book by the SJA that has inCoordinator spired you and the Fato take on a cility. woodwork“Thering project apy” dogs or arts and are different crafts and from “sereven your vice” dogs. knit or croService dogs cheted masare highly terpiece? trained for a Bring in specific peryour item son’s needs. made at They are not home and Riley, a St. Johns Ambulance allowed to be put it on discertified Therapy Dog with touched or play every handler Karolyn Wait petted while first of the working and are permitted month in the display. This bein public places like grocery gins February 26 through to stores or airplanes. end of August.

Riley is a great listener. It Cyber Senior Program by is easy for shy readers to enjoy the Literacy Alliance of the reading to a four-legged friend. Shuswap Society will be up This is a great program for and running again soon. Cyber everyone. If you have a child Seniors is a free one to one tuwho loves animals, this will toring program geared towards surely be a hit. seniors who have never used Come in prior to your computers before or who have prebooked visit and pick out basic knowledge. Each learner a book to read to Riley. A gets partnered with a commufifteen-minute session can nity volunteer tutor who helps be for one on one or famiwith basic skills. You can call ly groups. Riley’s owner and the branch for further informahandler Karolyn Wait, travels tion. from Salmon Arm with Riley Computer stations availon Saturdays. Riley is available to use and you are welable between 1-2pm. This is a come to enjoy the materials. new program so do not wait to All library programs re-

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quire preregistration which includes proof of vaccination for ages twelve and older. Staff will check proof of vaccine before each program to ensure compliance. For those who are dropping in to visit the library, proof of vaccination is not required.

And do not forget for easy reference the Incorporation Study information book is on hand for anyone who prefers working with hard copies.

There is curbside pickup for folks who like to place an order for books over the phone or online (https:///.orl.bc.ca). Your books will be ready for you outside the front door.

Tables, chairs, free Wi-Fi, and computer stations in this central location makes it a comfortable quiet hang out. The new bookshelves make the library feel brighter and more open.

Come down to have a look and feel for yourself how wonderful your local library is.

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By Celia Dyer February greetings from the Sorrento Health Centre. And from the home of the miraculous guinea hens.

Yes; guinea number three, who spent fourteen nights in a tree, is back in the coop with her buddies. They are eating, drinking and have found their voices which is not an entirely welcome element of their recovery. Funny though, their screeching, tuneless song does not annoy as much as it did before they decided to spend the record-breaking cold snap forty feet up in a fir tree.

Household debate continues as to how well they are truly faring. Regardless, compassion for the dumb birds is unanimous; whether one clings to deep hope or one is being realistic… For now, we’ll resolve that by saying: “Realistically, there is always hope”.

Other news from the Health Centre: We are very happy to welcome our new Medical Office Assistant, Shannon George, to our team. And we are thrilled to welcome back our Nurse Practitioner, Theresa Walters, from her maternity leave. We are very fortunate to have both NP Lyndsay Lazzarotto and Theresa working together at the clinic.

It truly does take a community to run our Health Centre. We are so grateful for donations received from individuals, businesses and organizations. In particular, we would like to give a heartfelt shout out to Munro’s Pharmacy for financial help with our recent renovation and to Dustin Harasym and the team at Tirecraft for their generous donation of $2,714.00.

Community Health Centres are interesting entities. In our case, we work in partnership with Interior Health but we could not exist without the hard work of our volunteer

Board responsible for the operation of our clinic.

Primary medical care is often seen as a service that should be available to everyone. In all our local communities, we know that we cannot assume that health care will magically be provided.

The British Columbia Rural Health Network, an umbrella organization for rural health care, currently has 52 volunteer organizations on its membership list; all of whom contribute to the provision of primary care in small communities throughout the province.

Every month, in the Scoop and in the Kicker, we read the news from the South Shuswap Health Services Society and the North Shuswap Health Centre. These groups work diligently to support our public healthcare system in ensuring our local residents have access to the care they need.

We appreciate that universal healthcare is an essential Canadian principle. We also understand that it’s not enough to just sit back and expect it to be there when we need it. It requires a team effort which asks us to look beyond ourselves and consider the needs of the greater whole.

If universal healthcare is a fundamental Canadian value, then cooperation must be a defining Canadian attribute.

We are so very fortunate to have so many individuals and organizations in the Shuswap who are willing to stand up for the greater whole; engaging in this work benefits us all. If you get a chance, seek out an opportunity to show your appreciation to the folks who volunteer their time to making sure health care is available in our communities.

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Annual Shuswap Trail Alliance Virtual Fundraiser

STA Release The Shuswap, Secwépemc Nation Territory, British Columbia – The Shuswap Trail Alliance (STA) will once again be hosting its much-anticipated annual fundraiser February 4-20. While it’s not the party we all know and love, we still plan on having fun!

The community is invited to join us for the 2022 Shuswap Trails Online Silent Auction at www.trellis.org/shuswap-trails-2022fundraiser - bidding opens at 9:00am February 4th. Just like last year it’s going to be a couple of weeks of supporting trails throughout the Shuswap AND supporting our local businesses. The 2022 online silent auction format will again include enhanced opportunities to feature local businesses, item photographs, and website links to encourage people to support local businesses. There will be a 50/50 raffle, with tickets available the duration of the event – last year’s winner took home over $3,500! New this year is an option to buy a limited-edition STA toque, while supplies last – so get yours while you can.

The February fundraiser lays the foundation that allows the Shuswap Trail Alliance to work with regional partners throughout the year. The funds are leveraged with matching grants, donations, in-kind contributions, dedicated commu-

nity project budgets, and an extraordinary contribution of volunteer time to grow local greenway trails throughout the region. Through the generous support of businesses and individuals alike, last year’s Silent Auction raised over $57,000 in support of STA trail projects throughout the region.

Over the course of the ongoing pandemic, the STA has received many thankful messages from trail users of all ages and walks of life. “We are truly blessed with the wide and varied network of outdoor recreational trails we’ve collaboratively developed, built and maintained over the years,” says Jen Bellhouse, Executive Director of the STA. “It has become an invaluable community asset that supports both our physical and mental health.

We continue to be humbled by the community support that we receive, and we’re looking forward to a chance to showcase local businesses on the auction site.”

The Shuswap Trail Alliance auction committee thanks and invites everyone throughout the region to participate in the Online Auction.

They look forward to seeing you online February 4-20 and as always in-person on our excellent trails, whether you are a hiker, biker, skier, or a casual pedestrian.

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Silent Strength - Marion Sheerstone

By Jerre Paquette The Unbroken Bond She attended my birth.

She spoke her words of truth and wisdom into my soul… …This woman loves me in silent strength.

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I met Marion Sheerstone and her daughter Rosemary at my home in Blind Bay some years ago for a New Year’s celebration planned by my Mother-in-law Jean Brown.

When I learned Marion was known for her organ playing at St. Mary’s Church in Sorrento, I immediately asked her to beat out some music on my antique 1910 player piano.

She hesitated (ironically, she’s not comfortable performing in public) but joyfully entertained us. I admired that she was so able to overcome her hesitancy in favour of sharing her music with all of us; so did everyone else. I soon learned that her willingness to transcend her trepidations in order to support and enjoin others is fundamental to her character; she just pushes through the nerves.

Over time, I have learned that listening and serving others are two of Marion’s most essential and wonderful contributions to her family, friends, and community, especially in times of stress. I think the source of her contributions is what Rosemary refers to as her mother’s ‘silent strength’.

She grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia but was born in Halifax 91 years ago (“because,” she says, demonstrating her marvellous sense of humour, “…that’s where the hospital was!”). But it was in

Dartmouth where, at the unripened age of 7, she discovered her love of music, the piano, and, later, the organ.

For some two years or so, her parents financed piano lessons. As a result, she learned to love practicing (I’m not sure I know of anyone else who does), and thereby set up a future for herself here in the Shuswap some 82 years later.

But her future as a pianist wasn’t assured at all. Her father, unaware of or disinterested in the promises her interest in music offered her, soon withdrew her from her piano lessons, arguing, “What are you going to with them?”

If only he could have figured that out! However, and this is reflective of her determination and persistence, she didn’t hesitate to keep practicing on her own. Secretly. If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t be St. Mary’s organist 82 years later!

Her secret piano playing eventually resulted in music becoming her outlet “… for anything and everything, all the ups and downs, all the time; music puts me in another world—it envelops me.”

Her family life had its ups and downs, resulting in her leaving home at 16, rather young for those days in the early 40s. However, that didn’t detract her from the love of music fostered by her early lessons. Indeed, soon after her moving out and getting her first job, she spent some of her earnings to sign up for organ lessons. She was moved to do so by discovering the power of the organ at the church she attended, and she determined she was going to learn how to play one, on her own if she had to. She had to! (continued on page 19)

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Over the past 14 years or so, St. Mary’s has become special for her, but it’s not the only place she’s played for others. She’s had quite a journey, including a failed marriage and the loss to cancer of her second husband Kevin in September of 2020.

Over those decades of change and tragedy, she moved with her first husband and two children from Dartmouth to London, Ontario; to Germany when her husband, a soldier, was posted in 1961 (the year of The Bay of Pigs); to Calgary for 10 years working in a legal office; and finally to the Shuswap, where she settled in as the organist at St. Mary’s. A dream fulfilled.

At some early point in that journey, she watched her piano teacher play the organ at church and dreamt “I’d like to do that.” In early 2008, after acting on an invitation to join St. Mary’s from Ina Branson, she has been fulfilling that dream playing the organ for St. Mary’s choir.

There’s so much more to tell you about Marion’s life and journey and her commitment to music, but she sums it up in her own words: “For so long, Music has been my outlet for anything and any time. When I was living at home and everybody was out of the house, I would just go to the piano and play until they came home so I wouldn’t bother anybody. That may be why I do hesitate playing in public—it makes me think I’m on stage, and I don’t like that.

What saves me at St. Mary’s is the choir because when they’re singing I just know I have to hit the right notes for them. I love the choir and hope we can get past Covid as soon as possible.”

But I do have a secret about Marion that I discovered while sitting with her, and it may bring either a frown or a smile to your face: although Marion loves the complexity and richness of Chopin, she’s also rather fond of Country Music. Yup— Country Music.

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Upon registration Zoom participants will be sent meeting link.

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Summer programs at Sorrento Centre

Submitted by Vibeke Vaerum, Ph.D., Psychology, Adult Program Manager, Sorrento Centre Discover the perfect program for you and your family this summer. Take a look at the variety of courses and the amazing leaders who will bring rich and dynamic programming, challenging the way we think and act in the world around us.

Threads of a Rich Tapestry, our dynamic programming in 2022 has something for everyone. Like any rich tapestry, beautiful threads are interwoven to create rich and vibrant beauty.

This Summer, you will find four threads creating a varied tapestry of options.

To celebrate the abundance of our natural surroundings and bring awareness to our relationship with mother

earth, explore our environmental and nature-based programs. These include Wild Church, an outdoor offering where mystery is experienced not explained, and 21st Century Pilgrims: Walking on Holy Ground with Phil McIntyre-Paul.

For an opportunity to engage with timely and fresh topics within the Anglican tradition, explore our second thread of courses. Opening our Hearts to Reconciliation focuses on the relationship between the Anglican Church and Indigenous people. Part history lesson, part lesson of the heart, this course brings together spiritual teacher, Katherine Murray, Simon Fraser University history professor, Dr. Mary-Ellen Kelm, and Diocesan Missioner for Indigenous Justice, (continued on page 21)

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Kerry Baisley, who is a member of Métis Nation of BC. The Splash of Words: Believing in Poetry brings Mark Oakley, the Dean of St. John’s College, UK to explore how poetry is the native language of faith and how religion should be a poetic art of spiritual adventure. His book was awarded the international Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing in 2019.

Mark is admired as a speaker, preacher and writer who uses humour, human experience and honesty to communicate significantly and memorably.

Our third thread of courses involve experiential spiritual teachings. This year we welcome Clare Morgan, an Anglican priest and community director of Hineni House, an intentional spiritual community of young adults in Vancouver, and Anna Bernhardt, a trained dervish-semazen and Christian.

Together, they will lead a pilgrimage through traditional and contemporary spiritual practices used by both Christian and Sufi contemplatives.

For returning favorites and arts-based play, our last thread of courses invite engagement with colour and craft!

Professional painter, Karin Huehold, returns to teach creative contemplation via a watercolour mandala course. Students will enjoy a fun, creative experience discovering boundless design possibilities “inside the circle”. Kathie McDuff returns to invite us to cultivate our sense of wonder and sense of play via creative journaling. In Creative Journaling, a theme is presented and participants use words, images and a variety of mixed media techniques to unearth, explore and record their responses, thoughts and emotions.

We invite you to join us this summer and hope you will find our tapestry a beautiful one in its many hues!

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By Jacquie Middlekoop • Shuswap Culture Arts Council Installs New Board Events Calendar & Vision for 2022 Big Bad Musical Children’s The Arts Council for the South Spring Break Theatre Camp Shuswap held its Annual General MeetThe Arts Council in collaboration ing in the late Fall. The council would with Moving Theatre Performing Arts, like to congratulate all those who have will hold a Spring Break Kids’ Musistepped up to serve in 2022: James cal Theatre Camp in March to present A Clark, Rose Collin, Robyn Cyr, Kathy Big Bad Musical. Kids age 8 to 18 who Kinsella, Rhys Laug, Susan McLeod are interested in taking part are asked to and Rebecca Shepherd. The Arts Coun- visit shuswaparts.com and click the Big cil will continue to seek out other proBad Musical Poster. gramming and projects to compliment Small Hall Music Crawl Kicks Off the offerings February 26 they provide The Arts to residents Council for the and visitors South Shuswap of the South presents The Shuswap: Hillties on Feb• Music in ruary 26. This the Bay will be first of Live Suma few cozy live mer Series music concerts • Small presented at Hall Winvarious venues ter Music The Hillties will be performing February 26 at Carlin throughout the Crawl South Shuswap Community Arts & Cultural Centre at 7:30 pm • FACES Proin February and gramming in Dance, Art, Music & March. Carlin Community Arts & CulTheatre tural Centre will host the kickoff con• Art on the Green August Show & cert on the 26th at 7:30 pm – doors open Sale 7:00 pm. Tickets are available through • Shuswap Artisan Market, Sorrento Shuswap Culture (Event Brite) shuswapculture.ca or by calling 250.463.2514.

Recipients of The Kootenay Music Awards “Best Jam Band/Artist” (2019) and “Best Reggae Song” (2018), The Hillties are a six piece band (chapman stick, ukulele, guitar, piano, drums and three part harmonies) based out of Nelson BC. Using this unique instrumentation, The Hillties blend ska/reggae and funk into original music to keep the dance floor bumping all night. The band’s miscellaneous influences include Ska bands such as Sublime and Slightly Stoopid, reggae bands such as Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, jazz bands such as Dave Brubeck and John Scofeild, folk bands such as James Taylor and Neil Young, rock bands such as Pearl Jam and Cage The Elephant and hip Hop bands such as EPMD and Slick Rick.

The band’s influences are not catered only to the music world; they draw inspiration from many forms of visual art, surrounding landscapes, performance art, theatre and many other unsuspecting areas of life.

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All Call for Music in the Bay Opening Musicians If you are an emerging or aspiring musician singer/songwriter and would like to open for Music in the Bay Headliners this summer, please visit shuswaparts.com and click on Uncork & Unwind link to access the application for performers.

Community Comes to Life Post-Pandemic It would appear the worst is behind us when it comes to the pandemic. Many community groups and presenters are starting to make plans to bring events to the area. If you are an event planner or if you’re one who likes to keep up with what’s going on around the region, be sure to visit shuswapculture.ca Community happenings, markets, live music and arts or theatre-based events are added weekly to the calendar. Hope to see you out and about this Spring and Summer!

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Sunnybrae Community Hall

By James Clark It has been a long time coming but The Sunnybrae Coffeehouse (a family-friendly event) is due to return on Saturday, February 12 at the Sunnybrae Community Hall!

After some local inspiration (thank you Carlin Coffeehouse!) the format has changed for the time being and this event will have a pre-planned line-up as opposed to the usual open-mic style.

This month’s feature act will be The Rogering Millers (Darrin Herting, AJ

Gowen and James Clark) plus special guests Rob & Joanie, Making Do and Mozi Bones. Tickets are $5 and by advanced purchase only. Head to Eventbrite and search “The Sunnybrae Coffeehouse” to book online or call James at 250-4632514.

Check out our Facebook Page: “Sunnybrae Community Association” for all event information and ongoing updated. We look forward to welcoming you back! Covid-19 restrictions apply (50% capacity, vaccine passport & ID required at the door, mask policy in place).

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By Judi Kembel We are currently in the planning stages of holding (COVID restrictions permitting) a Community Appreciation Night and Open House on April 7, 2022.

A free spaghetti dinner will be served at 6:00 pm followed at 7:00 pm by a very informative Open House outlining what we have done in the past and hope to continue doing in the future. There will be static displays, photo albums, and a power point presentation. Our members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Lions organization.

What are Lions you ask. The answer is simple. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing—and an incredible feeling

for everyone involved. That’s Lions. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships and improving the world through kindness. It’s 1.4 million caring men and women serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives.

For further information, please contact us at sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

We are also hoping to be able to hold our Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 17, if COVID restrictions allow. Stay tuned for updates.

If there are any organizations, clubs or families who require our assistance please contact us at sorrentolionsclub@ yahoo.ca .

If you are interested in helping your community, please consider joining our

club as either a member or a “Friend of the Lions” volunteer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (September to June) at 6:45 pm at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@ yahoo.ca . We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://eclubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ .

Please note: All meat draws at the Copper Island Pub in Sorrento are suspended until the end of February.

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ALIB Council Pause New Cannabis Businesses

ALIB Release On January 25, 2022, Chief and Council passed a Band Council Resolution (BCR) to endorse a moratorium on any ‘new’ Cannabis retail operations on Adams Lake lands for a period of one year.

This pause will enable the research, collation and presentation of a Cannabis governance model that will address public health, safety and environmental concerns.

When Cannabis became legal in 2017, it opened the opportunity for retail under a Provincial license, but First Nations were not included in the development of this legislation. The Federal Government left it up to each First Nation to initiate their own Governance model to regulate the industry within their own territorial boundaries. The situation gave opportunity for First Nations people to enter this market, exercising their own rights, within their own lands.

Some ALIB community members have taken advantage of the opportunity to enter the Cannabis market initiating retail businesses on IR4 & IR6 reserves despite the absence of ALIB regulations, guidelines, or bylaws.

This lack of guidance has caused confusion and concerns around potential health, public safety, and environmental waste implications, in addition to creating over-saturation, congestion and traffic concerns. Band members who choose to enter this industry must exercise caution in their partnership selections, as any partnerships can affect fellow Band members & businesses on a greater level.

Key considerations moving forward: • ALIB must develop a Cannabis Bylaw & operation-

al procedures to assist in management of new businesses post-moratorium.

• Public Safety is an important aspect for any business. Proper guidelines will be researched & options presented to Chief & Council at a future date.

• Depending on the Governance model, a compliance component will be required.

Thus, further Cannabis Meetings will be forth coming for further community input.

In consultation with Membership, residents, businesses, First Nations groups and others.

Band Council supports the BC Assembly of First Nations and First Nations Leadership Council representatives on the Joint Working Group on the development of a BC First Nations Cannabis strategy and to advocate for the provincial and federal governments to recognize First Nations jurisdiction with respect to cannabis on-reserve and within First Nations respective territories, whether implemented through inherent rights and laws, First Nations land management laws, government to government agreements, or any other self-determining means.

A coordinated and strategic approach to the development and implementation of a BC First Nations Cannabis Strategy which should address the topics of jurisdiction, law making and regulations, enforcement, economic development, taxation, revenues, health, safety, and education, among others, as they relate to cannabis.

Taking this pause will give ALIB the opportunity to address and manage the Cannabis industry to ensure we operate in the best way possible.

What did the chef give his wife on Valentine’s Day? A Hug and a Quiche!

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Copper Island Health

By Sandra Reutlinger First, the fun: 50/50 Draw Online is running and you can purchase tickets right up until midnight on April 14. Check this out: https://southshuswaphealthss.rafflenexus.com/ Winner takes half of the jackpot! The more you share with others, the more tickets they buy, the more money someone will win!

And now for more fun: Online Auction is running as well: www.32auctions.com/sshss Great items including Ski Day Passes at Revelstoke Mountain Resort and lots of gifts from businesses located right here in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall Help us help you and support our FUNdraising events.

On to other news: We asked, you answered. We were curious as to what kinds of topics you would find interesting to learn about and over the next few months, we will continue to facilitate learning sessions. Nutrition was high on the list, and we’ve completed one in person workshop so far with more to come.

Personal planning was another topic of interest and so we hosted a webinar to help people ensure important documents are in place. We learned about things like Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives and more. Copies of these documents are available, free of charge, at the Copper Island Health and Wills & Estates Wellness Centre. The webinar was put Conveyancing * Family Law on by an organization called “Seniors Helping Seniors” and Chase office is open Thursdays our resource centre is a by appointment only great help for planning, #4 - 834 Shuswap Ave information gathering and more. No matter 250-679-3180 your age, it is a good idea to www.cfselaw.ca plan ahead! info@cfs elaw.ca Stay tuned as we have more great workshops coming up and hopefully some fun activities too.

We also listened when you asked if • Lab Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays we could put together a weekly indoor 8-12 walking program especially during these • Foot Care: Wednesdays winter months. Check our Facebook • Dental Hygiene Clinic offered by The page for details as they become available.

Smile Mission Oral Health: 3rd Friday Working towards healthier commuof the month nities and to bring health care here, closCheck online for any updates to er to home, we offer the following at the hours on social media or www.sshss.ca Centre: For inquiries call: 250-675-3661

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Carlin Hall

Form Rentals Available

COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER

By Jane Stephenson Happy February Shuswapians! The Carlin Hall Community Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the return of our programming. The Provincial Health Orders indicate that it is safe to open again under the same guidelines we were following in December (Vaccine Passports, masks, 50% capacity).

This applies to all hall programs and events.

Here’s the news! Carlin Hall Coffee House, which is the first Saturday of the month, is returning on March 5 and is pleased to have as the feature act, The Stephenson Trio. Larry and Jane Stephenson, and Don Metz are well known in the Shuswap area and are looking forward to sharing an evening of music. As of printing, Colin Walker is confirmed as one of the evening’s open mic performers. The others will be announced on the website.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:00 pm. This is an advance ticket sales only event. $5.00/ticket. No tickets at the door. You can can purchase your tickets one of three ways. First, please use our online ticket store at shuswaptickets.com The second way is via e-transer to carhall4051@gmail.com (indicate number of tickets being purchased and names of attendees in message line). Lastly, you can contact Diane at 250 517 0861 to make your ticket arrangements. Ticket sales are limited to a total of 50.

The Carlin Hall Concert Series begins on February 26 with the Small Hall Crawl (sponsored by the Arts Council For the South Shuswap) and is pleased to be welcoming The Hillties. The Hillties are a funk ‘n reggae band based out of Nelson, BC. They place rich vocal harmonies over vivid grooves and will continue to do so with no end in sight. It should be a fantastic evening. Check carlinhall.net for time/ticket information.

Memberships are available and are a great way to show support for your community hall. Cost is $20 per person or $35 for two. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website at carlinhall.net .

The Beginner Slow-pitch Jam/Workshop resumes February 8- March 29 on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $50.00. For further info, please contact Larry at 250 675 5426.

Intermediate Acoustic Jam resumes Wednesdays at 1:00 pm beginning with Session 1 from February 9-March 30. Session 2 is from April 6-May 25. The cost for each session is $50.00. Please contact Diane Jewell at 250 517 0861.

Sunday Crafts with Diane & Tori. What a great way to get together to explore and share all things crafty!! Are you curious to find out more? Of course you are! Set aside 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Sundays from February 13 to March 20th.

Cost $40.00 per person. Diane is eagerly looking forward to your calls/questions. 250 517 0861.

The Board of Directors is und ertaking a fundraising event. We will be selling Askew’s Foods pre-paid grocery cards in $50, $100 and $500 denominations. You receive full value for the cards you purchase. Askew’s Foods returns up to 5% of our total sales, so this is a great way to support a local business as well as Carlin Hall. Please share this information with family, friends, and our community. These cards can make great gifts, as well. Please contact Don Cavers at 250 852 2274.

Thanks to all for your continued support of Carlin Hall.

Have a great month!

February 2022

Shuswap Overland Adventures

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Lindoff Out

By Jason Lutterman The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist hopes it will change direction and the realist adapts, then gets it done. I have come to find that the “get it done” type are those I find myself standing beside on the trails. From stepping out of helicopters in the wildland to stepping out of 4x4’s on the trail, the fellows I stand shoulder to shoulder with are either the same people or the same type of people.

Adventurers and enthusiasts have an unpronounced way of finding one another.

The day I met Wade for the first time was not the first I had had heard of him. I knew before I shook his hand that he was a good dude.

A well-respected platoon captain for the Kamloops Fire Department, both he and his wife Pat chose to serve their communities. The day I met them on their journey to purchase and build a new Jeep,

Captain Wade’s jeep

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I knew it wouldn’t be long before our future adventure plans were yesterday’s campfire story. It was clear right of the bat that he didn’t do anything halfway.

I head out on the trails prepared but he goes as if he isn’t coming back. As I unpackaged my compact solo tent behind my rig on the Whipsaw trail and swept the dirt off my small tarp, I glanced over my shoulder only to see that my tent now lay in the shade as the sun was blocked out by his Taj Mahal of a camp shelter, the entrance had its own entrance.

Shortly after I was all set up, I pulled my trusty pocket stove out, and as I began to consider my dinner options, I could already smell food. Again I peeked around the tree and there was Wade standing in front of a near complete kitchen in the woods, in his glory as meat sizzled on the grill and he made the entire crew dinner. It was clear anytime you were in the backcountry with him, things would be just fine.

I’ve had the privilege of helping him build his Jeep and the satisfaction of seeing him use it to its potential. I enjoy seeing it claw its way to the summit of a mountain just to let Frankie the Bassett hound, out for a wander through the smells of the alpine. And as of last Sunday, his adventure calendar is open, I had the rare opportunity to attend his retirement ceremony along side his family and the near endless line of firefighters at KFR Hall #1.

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Captain Wade Lindoff, well-respected platoon captain for the Kamloops Fire Department

As his engine rolled into the parking lot for the last time after over 29 years of service, the chrome bell on the front adorned with the great Canadian Beaver, his crew opened his door and he stepped out into his next chapter and shook the hand of every single person in attendance.

It’s not often you see tough firemen cry, except when they are saluting and celebrating a man they love and respect. Our beautiful home of the Shuswap is full of good people doing good things. You may not know all these people but you know one more now than you did a moment ago.

Raise a glass to Captain Wade Lindoff.

And like every time we get together, the moment the ceremony was done, our tires hit the dirt and another adventure began.

Cheers. #Findyourscoop

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Single column Classified Display Ads: $14.00 for the first inch, then $2.25 per 1/4 inch thereafter. Email ads to classifieds.thescoop@gmail.com or Call/text 250-463-2611.

We accept cheques and email money transfers for payment.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Volunteer Coordinator – “Salute to the Sockeye” Festival Paid Position The “Salute to the Sockeye” Festival will be held from September 30 – October 23, 2022. The “Salute to the Sockeye” Festival celebrates the Indigenous cultural history of the salmon and how important the sockeye salmon are to our environment. This festival is held in the Tsutswecw Provincial Park along the shores of the Adams River.

Working as a volunteer coordinator, you will manage all elements of volunteering on behalf of the Adams River Salmon Society to ensure that when visitors and resident visit the site of the “Salute to the Sockeye” Festival they experience a warm welcome and learn about the journey of the salmon. The role involves assessing and meeting the organization's needs through the recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Adams River Salmon Society. The successful candidate will be required to work remotely and on site leading up to and during the event.

Hours of Work: This position will be up to 10 hours a week from March 14 – August 31, 2022, and then full time (35 hours per week) between September 1 and October 31, 2022. Hours of work will be variable.

For the full job description please go to The Adams River Salmon Society website at www.salmonsociety.com HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted by email to Debbie Seymour (Secretary of The Adams River Salmon Society) at secretary@salmonsociety.com. Please submit a resume and cover letter. The Adams River Salmon Society would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 25, 2022

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Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm 250-832-2431 and Vernon 250-542-2425 www.lakesidemedical.ca

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

CAR CLUB

Re: Waves Caused by Surf Boats

Introducing the Okanagan / Columbia & Shuswap’s Newest Car Club, CRUISING THE OKANAGAN. Your one stop website for everything car culture. Event Listings, Video Services, Classified Ads, Garage Video Tours, and Merchandise Swag. Sponsorship available.

Find us on Facebook at Cruising The Okanagan or visit our web page cruisingtheokanagan.com .

For more information contact your Shuswap CTO Rep Anna-Marie Eckhart at cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.com

Dear Editor, I hope the new year is treating you well. Your publication is an excellent vehicle for addressing a problem that affects many people with wharfs and lakeshore property.

I am speaking of the huge waves caused by surf boats. We all are affected by the huge breakers that erode our beaches and pound watercraft.

The most annoying thing for me is that I can no longer put my wharf up on supports in late August. These huge waves lift my wharf up and knock the supports over. I can’t dry my wharf over the winter.

May I suggest that surf boats go straight out from shore? Don’t go along the shoreline.

Thank you, Tom Nells

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Community Events Calendar

SOUTH SHUSWAP Coffeehouse at Sunnybrae Community Hall – Feb. 12. Feature act The Rogering Millers.

Tickets by advanced purchase only. Head to Eventbrite and search “The Sunnybrae Coffeehouse” to book online or call James at 250-463-2514.

Sunday Crafts – at Carlin Hall with Diane & Tori. 1 - 3 pm on Sundays from February 13 to March 20th. FMI - Diane 250 517 0861.

Coffee House at Eagle Bay Hall - Feb 26.

7:30-9pm. FMI eaglebaybc.ca (proof of vaccination required) Coffee House at Carlin Hall - March 5. Doors open at 6:30. Feature act The Stephenson Trio. Tickets must be purchased in advance. shuswaptickets.com Vaccine passports and masks are required. FMI carlinhall.net 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 250-6754818 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 250-675-4818.

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.

50/50 Draw Online - Copper Island Health and Wellness - Winner takes half the pot.

Purchase tickets until midnight April 14 at https://southshuswaphealthss.rafflenexus. com/ Online Auction - Copper Island Health and Wellness. Go to www.32auctions.com/sshss Great items including Ski Day Passes and gifts from local businesses.

South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce AGM - Via Zoom February 24 at 6:30 pm. For more information, see ad on page 12 Small Hall Music Crawl - returning to Carlin Hall on February 26 featuring The Hillties.

7:30 pm. Tickets at shuswapculture.ca or by calling 250.463.2514.

Sorrento Food Bank AGM - Feb. 28, 4:30pm via Zoom. Pre-register at sorfood@shaw.ca See ad on page 19.

Indoor Walking - Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall, Mon. & Thurs. 1:30-2:15pm.

Sponsored by Copper Island Health & Wellness. See ad on page 26.

Spring Equinox Gathering - Sunday, March 20, 2 - 3:30 pm at Sorrento Centre. Celebrate the equinox as a momentary balance of day and night. Register in advance by email to wildchurchbc@gmail.com Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival – April 20-May 1 at Sorrento Centre.

Registration from Feb. 12 – April 10. FMI wordonthelakewritersfestival.com Yin/Yang Yoga – Eagle Bay Hall. Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm. Friday yin only class.

6:15-7:15pm. Contact Shannon at 778 9945851 Blind Bay Painters: every Tuesday 9:00am 3:00pm. Contact Trudy (250)253-0320 Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https:// theladyalliance.com Friday Night / Movie Night - at Cedar heights.

Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 pm.

Bring a comfy cushion. Snacks available. FMI http://www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/ movie-night Lions weekly meat & 50/50 draws Suspended until the end of February.

Copper Island Health Centre - Mobile Lab Tues and Thur 8:00 am to noon, Foot Care Wed. The smile people Dental Clinic 3rd Fri. To book appointments and access seniors resource services, including income tax prep, call 250-675-3661 To book immunizations call 250-833-4101. Located in the Blind Bay Market Place.

Sorrento & Area Health Centre - Primary care by Theresa Walters - 250-675-2167. Foot care by Vanna King Tuesdays - 250-574-9969.

To book an immunization call 250-833-4101 The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Centre in Blind Bay. Call for an appointment 250-833-9923. Read the advertorial on page 9 for more info.

Lions Community Appreciation and Open House - April 7 at Sorrento Memorial Hall.

Free spaghetti dinner at 6:00 pm followed by Open House, displays, and members will be on hand to answer questions. Contact us at sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca NORTH SHUSWAP Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - Draws at the NS community hall Saturdays. 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.

Winter Festival - Feb 19 & 20 at locations across the North Shuswap. Skating, snow sculpting, bed races and more. To enter bed races, contact NS Lion Brian Knipstrom 250299-7981 or email bknipstrom@gmail.com A fun-filled day for the entire family. Join in the fun! Details on page 12.

CHASE Shuswap Skating Club - Skating opportunities for all ages and levels at Art Holding Memorial

Transfer Stations SALMON ARM 4290 – 20th Ave SE April 1 to Oct 31 Daily 9am - 5pm Nov 1 to Mar 31 Daily 9am - 4pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day Closed

SKIMIKIN 2281 Skimikin Rd Fri to Tues 10am - 4pm Stat Holidays Closed

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Arena with certified Skate Canada instructors.

FMI or to register. www.shuswapskatingclub. com See ad on page 11 SALMON ARM & AREA Shuswap Theatre’s Love Letters - runs February 11 - 26, Thursday - Saturday at 7:30, Sundays at 1:30. The Thursday February 17 performance is Pay What You Can. 41 Hudson Ave NW FMI (250) 832-9283 Coldest Night of The Year Walk - Feb. 26.

Shuswap Food Action Society invites everyone to walk in support of the hungry, hurting and homeless. Choose between in-person event at 4pm with curated 2km or 5km routes in downtown Salmon Arm or one’s own remote (virtual) walk alone or in small teams. FMI www.cnoy.org/salmonarm.

HD Live from the Met - at the Salmar Classic on Sat. March 12, 9:55am. “Ariadne auf Naxos”, Richard Strauss. Masks in public areas and vaccination passports. FMI https://www. metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/ 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 etc.

Shuswap Trail Alliance Silent Auction February 4 – 20. Auction, 50/50 raffle, buy a limited edition STA toque. FMI shuswaptrails. com 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.

Virtual Family Literacy Games Night - Wed. March 9. All SD83 K to 5 families invited.

Families will receive a literacy kit. Register by Feb. 15. Registration link: https://forms.office. com/r/8Pve8nyGid Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections - 2nd & 4th 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/ 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 ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca

Recycling depots Sorrento 1164 Passchendaele Rd (parking lot of Fire Hall #1)

Tappen Co-op 4828 Trans Canada Hwy

Wed, Thu & Fri Noon to 4pm Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm, Stat Holidays Closed

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Clubs & Organizations

Arts Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250-515-3276 Blind Bay Bridge Club Vicki 250-675-2141, vicki00@telus.net Blind Bay Community Society 250-675-3919, blindbayhall@gmail.com Blind Bay Painters Trudy Grigg cell 403-934-0503, home 250-835-0039, t.grigg05@gmail.com Blind Bay Garden Club Susan 250-835-2351 Carlin Country Market Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, carlinpac@hotmail.com Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, Carlinpac@hotmail.com Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) (beside Spinnake r Cafe) 250-6753661, cisrcbb@gmail.com CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Emergency Support Services Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Eagle Bay 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-517-7980 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #2 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, 250-517-7980 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Tappen/Sunnybrae 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Marc Zaichkowsky, 250-835-8696 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca White Lake 3607 Parri Rd., Chief Bryan Griffin 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca Fire Services CoordinatorA Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Debbie Edwards, ssfr@shaw.ca GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger 250-803-6864, www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca Sorrento Health Centre 250-675-2167

Sorrento Health Centre Society Eldene Lindberg 250 675 4168 Lions Club sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 Notch Hill Cemetery Society Louise 250-253-5776 ROAD MAINTENANCE Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204, Vernon Moti 250-503-3664, aimroads@acciona.ca Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca Blind Bay Market www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Shuswap Better at Home Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com Shuswap Community Foundation 250832-5428, www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers 1-866-293-3851, info@slams.ca / www.slams.ca

Community Hall Information Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events

Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery www.blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams at 250-835-8577 Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca

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

Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendaele Road, 250-675-2222 Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Rob Milne: 250835-8657 Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation. com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

Shuswap Theatre Society https://shuswaptheatre.com South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Karen Brown 250-515-3276, manager@southshuswapchamber.com Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Tennis sletennisclub@gmail.com Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca / www.SWOA.ca Sorrento Drop In Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250-253-3663,sorrentofoodbank.ca Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 Victim Services Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, 778-231-8810, whitelakehall@cablelan.net White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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