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Fire Destroys Local Landmark By Jo Anne Malpass When Copper Island Pub at Scotch Creek opened July long weekend in 1975, people were lined up outside waiting for Gerry Ashe to finish hanging the front door. That long history ended on December 21 when fire levelled the building. The BC Government created legislation to allow neighbourhood pubs in the early 70s and Copper Island was one of the first in the Province. Dwayne Martin and Marg Walker were the first people to operate the business, obtaining the liquor license and leasing the building from Gerry, who was also subdividing and building homes in Saratoga. The business went through several owners and managers over the next 42.5 years including Lyle Bradwell, Mel and Carol Jacobsen, Mary Stewart and Gerry Ashe, Brad Taylor, with

help from Freya Zanders and these past 13 years, Karen Penaluna. In 1988, Gerry added on, building the motel. The pub started with the name Copper Island but went through a few name changes, being known as Three Gables and Scotch Creek Pub before returning to Copper Island Inn. Karen Penaluna purchased the pub in January 2004. The pub was closed for about 2 years between 2002 and 2004. After completing some renovations, it was re-opened on June 19. “The concern and support from the community has been overwhelming. Everyone has been incredibly generous, and we feel so thankful to have such warm, caring, and thoughtful folks in our lives. We would also like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of the volunteers at the local fire

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Fire Destroys Local Landmark continued lons of water over the next 10 hours. departments and Emergency Social Ser- Due to the fire conditions the crews had vices, who worked tirelessly throughout to stay outside and do an exterior attack in a defensive mode to make sure the the evening and into the night. Over the years “The Pub” had hosted fire didn’t spread beyond the building of a variety of events, from music to fash- origin. They did try to make a stand at ion, fundraisers of all sorts, and provid- the Inn section where the living quarters ed general entertainment for locals and are, but the fire got into the walls and summer tourists. The Lion’s Club meat progressed too quickly. Firefighters were on draw was especially site until 1:00 am. popular, and a major Heavy equipment supporter throughand excavators were out the winter brought in to deal months. Many folks with the hazard of the have worked at the few remaining walls pub throughout the that were standing years, all of whom but there was basicalwe consider family. ly nothing salvageaThe pub was a ble at that point. centre of communiScotch Creek/Lee ty activity, and the Creek Fire Chief biggest part of our Copper Island Inn Pub sign Mike Engholm said lives for 13 years. salvaged from the fire the long night was For now, we are struggling with the sudden loss. It is too made more bearable thanks to support from local people, some who came out soon to speculate on the future, but we that night with hot food and hot beverknow it will be filled with support and ages. All the people in our area “have love, and we will always remain a part made me proud to be a part of this comof this community.” Investigation of the cause of the fire munity.” Along with Karen and her family, is yet to be determined. Sean Coubrough, fire services coordinator for two long term renters were staying in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District the Inn. There was an immediate reand assistant to the Provincial Fire Com- sponse from people in the community who opened their homes to those who missioner, is investigating. were displaced. There have also been Coubrough said the several people offers to donate food, clothing and whatinside the building were all able to get ever else is needed as there was not out safely after calling 911. Scotch Creek Fire Department was paged out at enough time for anyone to take their belongings. 3:36 pm and immediately initiated a If anyone has photos or stories about mutual aid response from Celista and Anglemont for additional manpower and the Pub they would like to share with Karen and the Kicker, please email them water support. to karenpenaluna@hotmail.com. When firefighters arrived, smoke was showing, and they could see a glow. Before they could even get the hoses deployed, it was flaming through the roof area and travelled very quickly after that. The old building with cedar wood panelling on the inside went up very quickly. The 25 firefighters used about 70,000 gal(Continued from page 1)

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...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass Looking back at the Kicker headlines last year, the two that stand out were the flooding in the spring and the fires in the summer. The North Shuswap was lucky compared to other areas of BC, two landslides on Seymour Arm Main Forest Service Road inconvenienced many people, including those stranded between, but nobody was hurt. Landslides throughout the Shuswap left a lake full of debris and some homeowners experienced property damage from flooding. Forest fires across the province brought smoky skies on numerous days throughout the summer and news reports kept countless tourists away. The small forest fires we experienced, although quite stressful to nearby residents, were extinguished without any loss of lives or structures. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) completed the purchase of a 1.08-acre property in Celista to be used as a waterfront park and boat launch. The property has 100 feet of waterfront and extends up to SquilaxAnglemont Road. It is next to an existing 66-foot lake access on Bristow Road. Construction is expected to commence in 2018. A local group funded and hired a consulting firm to provide preliminary research on local governance options for the North Shuswap. In November, the CSRD Board supported a restructure planning grant application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs in the amount of $40,000 for a community issues assessment project. The Minister responded saying Ministry staff are working with regional district staff to further refine the proposal and a decision on funding will depend on is review and budget availability. Shuswap Lake Provincial Park at Scotch Creek is undergoing improvements including an increase to the number of campsites by around 50, providing electricity to some of the

campsites, refurbishment and upgrades to water and septic systems, an additional shower building, replacement of the gatehouse and improvements to the Sani-station, the entrance area for safety and the boat launch parking. A Provincial election was held in May and the Shuswap returned the incumbent MLA Greg Kyllo, with 55.8% of the votes. Quaaout Lodge celebrated its 25th Anniversary by building a cottonwood dugout canoe using traditional tools and methods. The canoe made its maiden voyage at an anniversary celebration on Aboriginal Day. It would take several pages of the Kicker to list all the services and support our community receives from a multitude of local volunteer groups and organizations, but each one of them makes this a better place to live. Involved with almost all of them is the North Shuswap Lions Club. By sponsoring many fun fund-raising events, the Lions Club supported projects including constructing a kid’s personal flotation device kiosk at Magna Bay, upgrading the swim platform at NS Community Hall, education scholarships to local students, its fund to help youth in sports and arts and its financial support of many local charities. Volunteer groups gave us a wide variety of activities to choose from: Coffee Houses, Friday Night Live, Pig and Whistle, bingo, dances, concerts, dinners, auctions, community garage sales, skate party, Mothers’ Day Breakfast, Fathers’ Day Lobster, Canada Day, Pioneer day, art shows, farmers’ markets, Halloween, Remembrance Day, Health Fair and Christmas Parade and Kids’ Party. The Kicker is grateful to all the people who support our community and wishes everyone a healthy, prosperous 2018.

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Kickin’ back with Larry Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’

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Building Permit Values – In 2017, up until December 12, there were 96 building permits issued in the North Shuswap Electoral Area F with a total value of $7,609,000. Gerald Christie, Manager Development Services, provided Director Morgan with the numbers saying the “number and value of permits per year in EA F has increased approximately 10% since 2015, but with little change between 2016 and 2017 (although still very high).” In 2015, there were 90 building permits with a value of $6,931,500 and in 2016, there were 98 with a value of $7,902,500. Going forward, the CSRD will be looking at providing a more formal report on building permit values, likely also encompassing Electoral Areas B and E, which will be instituting Building Regulations, starting March 5, 2018. At the December Board meeting: Rural Dividend Application - The Board authorized the submission of an application for $441,500 to the BC Rural Dividend Program for the two-year implementation of the Shuswap Economic Development Strategic Plan, which will support this project through to its completion. Seymour Arm Electrification - At the request of Director Morgan, a letter was sent early in December to the Honourable Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, with copies to BC Hydro officials as well as to MLA Greg Kyllo, MP Mel Arnold, and the Seymour Arm Community Association. This was a follow-up to the CSRD Delegation at UBCM in September, to reiterate the significant need and economic benefit to the community to receive hydroelectric power, and to again request that the BC Hydro Remote Community Electrification Program be reinstated, specifically that the power service project be reinstated to serve the Seymour Arm area.

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understanding that there have been calls to the Minister's office to consider a new funding model for rural libraries to permit them to be part of a larger library system while addressing financial pressures related to being in a smaller or rural community.” Building Inspection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5761 – The bylaw amendment, increasing inspections from three to six, was adopted and will go into effect on March 5, 2018. Grant-in-Aid – was approved for $3,313 to North Shuswap First Responders (Replacement of communication equipment). Electoral Area F: Official Community Plan Amendment (Isley) Bylaw No. 830-18, Magna Bay Zoning Amendment (Isley) Bylaw No. 800-30 The Board adopted zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws to re -designate and rezone the subject properties, to allow a subdivision of the land, and to permit the use of Lot 1 to be changed to construct a "Toy Storage" facility as well as to allow outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and boats and trailers. Lot 2 was rezoned to IG Industrial Gravel Processing to allow an expansion of the existing gravel extraction operation. UBCM 2017 Age-Friendly Community & Planning Project Grants – The Board agreed to provide a resolution of support in principle for the submission of a grant application to the UBCM 2017 Agefriendly Community & Planning Projects on behalf of the South Shuswap Health Services Society for the project entitled: “HELPING SENIORS ACCESS NUTRITIOUS AND SAFE FOOD: Develop a Sustainable Nutrition Program and Resources to help Seniors Access Good, Healthy, Safe food for a Healthy Life of the communities in the South Shuswap Area C of the CSRD. Director Morgan said this grant is also available for organizations on the North Shuswap, if they wish to make the necessary application.

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RCMP News Impaired Driving Enforcement On December 2, the Chase RCMP Detachment participated in the Provincial Impaired Driving Enforcement Day by conducting Checkpoints in the detachment area. One driver was issued a 24-hour Driver’s Licence Suspension after a warn result from a Roadside Screening Device. Numerous verbal warnings were issued for various minor Motor Vehicle Act/Regulation offences. Assault with Weapon On December 5 at 8:35 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of an assault with weapon occurring at a residence on Arnouse Lane in Lee Creek. A male swung a knife at another male narrowly missing the man’s neck and head area. Police responded, and a 49-yearold male was arrested for Assault with a Weapon. The accused was held in custody to appear before a judge the following day. He has since been released from custody on bail. Break and Enters On December 7, Chase RCMP re-

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occupants at the scene for minor injuries. Some occupants of the Cavalier fled the scene before police arrival. Alcohol is considered a contributing factor in this collision. This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this collision are asked to call the Chase RCMP Detachment at (250) 679-3221. Single Vehicle Roll Over On December 18 at approximately 4:00 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the 5100 block of Squilax Anglemont Road, Celista. Police responded with BC Ambulance Service and the Celista Volunteer Fire Department. A 2006 GMC Canyon pickup was travelling when it lost control on the icy road. The vehicle left the roadway, rolling and coming to a rest on its roof. The three occupants of the vehicle were transported to Salmon Arm Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Pub Fire Deemed Accidental On December 21 at 3:40 pm Chase RCMP received a request to assist the Scotch Creek Fire Department at a structure fire at the Copper Island Inn and Pub. The fire is accidental and is believed to have started in a chimney. No one was injured in the fire however the building and contents were lost. Too fast for Road Conditions On December 22 at 6:55 am, Chase RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway at Pinantan Road near Pritchard. An east bound tractor trailer unit lost control on the slippery roads. The truck struck the median (Continued on page 9)

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the eastbound driver. Residential Fire St. Ives On December 26, 2017 at 8:30 am, Chase RCMP received a report of a residential structure fire at 8784 Squilax Anglemont Road, St. Ives, BC. Celista and Anglemont Volunteer Fire Departments arrived on scene to find a house had been lost to fire and a detached garage still burning. The fire was extinguished but not before the loss of the house, garage and two vehicles. The homeowners were out of the community for the holidays when the fire started. No injuries were sustained during the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown but is considered nonsuspicious.

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…SideKick Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters By Jo Anne Malpass Parkside Community has been of- the hands of the Elders and their famifering customized, independent and lies. The Eden Alternative philosophy assisted living services in the quiet and asserts that no matter how old we are serene community of Chase since or what challenges we live with, life is 2004. about continuing to grow, giving ElDesigned for Elders seeking a com- ders an opportunity to voice their interfortable and independent lifestyle, ests/concerns and have a say in how Parkside fosters a blend of independent they spend their days. All caregivers and specialized care proand care receivers are grams designed to prodescribed as “care mote healthy living and partners,” working deliver meaningful activitogether to enhance ties to help celebrate Elwell being by elimiders. nating loneliness, As an assisted living helplessness and borecommunity, Parkside supdom. plies three meals a day, Parkside committed to light housekeeping and the rigorous Eden Cerlaundering of towels and tification process and linens once a week. It received its designaalso provides daily living tion, making it the on a personal level, helponly Eden Member in ing with dressing, groomBC’s Interior. Juergen 778-696-2040 ing, supporting with parksidecommunity.ca and the Licensed Pracshowers and baths, meditical Nurse (LPN) cation reminders or administering. both completed the course to become Every Elder has the privacy of their Eden certified associates. When interown suite with a lockable door. With viewing new employees, Parkside 47 suites in total, Parkside has prolooks for people who are willing to duced a combination of living options embrace the Eden philosophy. Parkside from studios, one bedroom and two is staffed by Registered Care Aids 24bedrooms, all fully equipped with hours a day and an LPN is on call 24/7. kitchenettes. Twenty of those suites are Parkside also employs housekeepers, subsidized through Interior Health servers, a chef, relief cooks and a lifeAuthority (IHA) and Independent Liv- style consultant. ing BC, resulting in Elders paying a All meals and baked goods are premonthly rate based on income. pared from scratch in the kitchen. Elders and families are free to come “We’re very proud of sourcing all our and go as they wish, or roam the produce and meats locally, whenever grounds freely in a safe and secure possible” adds Juergen. Along with a community. Juergen Mueller, the Gen- continental breakfast, a variety of nueral Manager adds, “it’s not much dif- tritious lunches and dinners are served ferent from them having their own in the spacious dining room. Coffee, apartment, but with additional services tea and snacks are provided throughout and social opportunities.” the day To ensure Elders feel comfortable “Our uniqueness is the result of Parkside being an Eden Registered and confident, Parkside provides fullCommunity,” mentions Juergen. This time assistance and supervision. movement, which started in the US Working closely with physicians, residential care homes, de-emphasizes Parkside ensures Elders are receiving top-down, bureaucratic authority, seek- the healthiest care possible. In close ing instead, to place the maximum pos- proximity to the Medical Clinic, resible decision-making authority into sources are nearby in case serious mat-

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ters arise. “We have a respite suite, intended for people who are coming out of hospital and need more care than they can get at home,” says Juergen. Short-term stays are available for times when a caregiver is away, or as a trial stay for those undecided about transitioning to a retirement community. “Home care is being advocated in most communities, but it doesn’t work for everybody,” adds Juergen. Elders are at high risk of loneliness. Feeling alone boils down to more than just sadness, there are serious mental and physical side effects. The real solution to loneliness is providing Elders with their own space, as well as giving them every opportunity to socialize among their peers. “Socialization is crucial to improving both mental and physical health,” adds Juergen. Parkside strives to assist Elders in all aspects of their lives by developing personal growth plans and reviewing the plans on a regular basis. A person may move in and not need any support, but as they age, they may require more and more services. If they reach a time when they require residential or complex care, they would have to relocate to Kamloops or Salmon Arm. Parkside continually advocates to IHA in regards to having residential care in Chase. This aligns well with IHA’s and the Ministry of Health’s philosophy of aging in place. “It’s very stressful for Elders to be moved out of the community they know and hard on family members when additional travel is required,” explains Mueller. Parkside is pleased to meet with new Elders and their families to answer any questions they may have, as well as, providing a tour of the Community before making any decisions to relocate. For more information, please visit Parkside’s website at www.parksidecommunity.ca The Kicker appreciates the advertising support from Parkside Community Assisted Living.

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Well it’s been an excit- difficult decision, however ing time for the North the board felt that it did not Shuswap Chamber of have the tourists rolling Commerce. We have rethrough the doors, and it cruited several new mem- was a cost saving that we bers and our last meeting could put towards other was remarkable with over ideas. 35 people in attendance. We are also looking at Ideas are flowing, and the having two Annual Shusenergy is fantastic! wap events. One being a We have been working winter family festival day, on and tweaking a few this will fall on Family Day items that were already in weekend starting in Februplace, and addary 2019 at the ing a lot of Celista Hall, Join us at the next new and excitwith activities Chamber meeting on ing items. We also happening January 29 are getting a at Farrell’s at Quaaout Lodge. kiosk that will Field. We will Dinner at 6pm be placed at be looking at Squilax. The having skating (optional) first kiosk will Meeting at 6:30pm events, kids’ reflect our games, vendors, community music and famiand offer maps of our area, ly fun! Really, it’s all about historical writings and bringing our community business brochures, among together at a time of year a few other things. We will when it can feel gloomy also explore adding a few and uneventful. We will more kiosks throughout the start off small and build Shuswap. Starting in Squi- from there. lax, all the way up to beauBut first, we are worktiful Seymour Arm. ing toward an annual ShusAlong with the kiosks wap Family Festival, fowe have been looking into cusing on the Canada Day developing an App for all long weekend of 2018. We to enjoy. The App would are working with the be exciting as it falls into Scotch Creek Provincial the new age technology Park to fulfill this event. and offers opportunities for Look for upcoming Kicker businesses and groups to write ups for more inforlet tourists and locals know mation! what’s happening in our Again, we will be community and where to reaching out to others in look for specific services. our spread-out community As a change, we have to hopefully come up with decided to not utilize the a fair schedule, so we are existing chamber office in not competing with other (Continued on page 13) Scotch Creek. This was a

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organization’s events. These again are ideas and the dates may change if response is unfavourable for a certain weekend. We keep in mind that we can’t please everyone, but are just trying to do our part! We are also working on two new signs for the #1 Trans-Canada Hwy that will reflect the existing signs we have placed along our Squilax-Anglemont Hwy. We will have one on the east and one on the west side, beautiful and inviting, to draw people into our community. We are also exploring ways to attract new businesses, new members and get our community excited and engaged. We will be

having a guest speaker at some of our Chamber meetings. These guest speakers will be a way of informing our community about key topics and looking for ways to make our area thrive again. No idea is too big or too small, it’s all about getting the ball rolling! These are just a few of the latest ideas we have been working on. We should all be looking forward to a bit of change and a positive focus for the future of our North Shuswap. We are always looking for fresh ideas, people to step up and help, and of course new members. The door is open, up to you to walk through! It’s time to join the North Shuswap Chamber.

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Scotch Creek/Lee Creek By Fire Chief Mike Engholm Happy New Year everyone! Wow 2017 flew by very quickly and it’s hard to believe we have started another new year. Now that we are in winter, there are some fire safety tips that the members of our community can do. First, practice your fire escape plan with your family. Second, make sure your driveway is clear of snow for access of fire apparatus. Third, if you have a fire hydrant located close to your house, please clear the snow away from it so the fire dept. has easy access to it. Finally, if very cold weather comes, please do not use an open flame (blow torch) to thaw out frozen water pipes. It’s best to duct in warm air or use heat tape that’s in good condition. On December 21, 2017 at 3:36 pm, Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Dept. was paged out to a commercial structure fire, the Copper Island Pub. Both Celista and Anglemont Fire Dept.’s were quickly paged out to assist SC/ LC FD with manpower and water supply. Even with a total of about 25 firefighters on scene, it was a hard fought battle, using about 70,000 gallons of water, and lasting about 10 hours. Thank you to Celista and Anglemont FDs for their assistance. All three

North Shuswap dept.’s worked as one strong unit. I would also like to thank Craig Spooner and Spooner Electric for their assistance on scene by providing and operating an excavator to address safety concerns. Unfortunately, we were not able to save the structure. Emergency social services through the Shuswap Emergency Program were activated to assist 5 displaced residents. There were no injuries, other than a couple of mild slips and falls during this large incident. This is going to be a major loss to our community, but people in the North Shuswap will always pull together in the face of crisis. Also on December 22, SC/LC FD was called out to a vehicle fire in Lee Creek, but upon arrival it turned out to be a slash pile that was burning, and the property owner had a permit. SC/LC FD has been handing out and posting recruitment flyers in the community and we have been getting good results for inquiries to join the fire dept., but we still are in need of more firefighters. Please remember that you don’t have to be a front line firefighter to be on the fire dept. We also require support personnel. Please call 250-320-0768 for more information, and check us out on Facebook. Our training and practice nights will resume again early in January on Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 PM. Come down on practice night and observe our team in action. Anglemont By Training Officer Mike Sanderson All the best in 2018 from all of us at the Anglemont Fire Department. It's definitely that time of year when we need to heat our homes, whether it's wood, oil or electricity. All these heat sources have the potential to start an unwanted fire. Be sure that whatever heat source you're using is in good working order. On December 26, AFD attended a structure fire call out at St. Ives, and also called on Celista Fire Department for mutual aid. Mutual aid from neigh(Continued on page 15)

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Alzheimer Awareness Campaign Building support & understanding for Celista residents living with Dementia Submitted by Gord Woodward January is national Alzheimer Awareness Month. The 2018 campaign aims to convert judgment into compassion and assumptions into understanding so that people with dementia feel supported in the local community. Celista residents will be asked to join a national awareness campaign to challenge public perceptions of what it means to live with dementia. Dementia is one of the country’s most pressing health issues. The Society offers a variety of assistance to area families and other caregivers, such as the First Link® Dementia Helpline. It can be reached at 1-800-936-6033. The regional Alzheimer Resource Centre can connect residents to support groups, including ones that can be accessed by telephone, educational seminars and workshops, and programs that help people live well with dementia. The Society also provides useful resources for health care professionals. For more information visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

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I was reflecting on some of the local committees I have sat on and

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Kommittee) was given the question … what’s wrong with our community and how could the problem be fixed? After much time, the root of the problem came down to a lack of local communication and information. We started the Kicker Newspaper named after our committee. We published 3 issues then handed over ownership and guidance to the current management.

Our community wouldn’t be the same without the Kicker. I’m very proud of the direction and growth our little local rag has attained. Every month we eagerly await the new Kicker to see what’s going on, to be informed and engaged. That my friends was the whole point.

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Farrell’s Field Ice Rink Open manpower. They are “just the best, right on top of it, incredibly supportive,” he said. As the school bus went by each afternoon, kids were all peering out the side, watching for opening day. “Everybody remembers how good it was last year,” when the temperature cooperated, and the rink opened December 15 and they were still skating March 1. In 2016, between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the park had 1000 visitors, he said. It is popular with families and a place for grandparents to bring their grandchildren. It attracts people locally but also from Kamloops and Salmon Arm. Karen Ruddock reported that the skate shack has been painted and new benches have been installed, thanks to Scotch Creek Home Hardware for the donation of wood, paint and new wrap for the end boards. The skate shack currently has 60 pairs of skates. Kids can come find skates that fit, go sharpen them and keep them until they wear them out or bring them back when they grow out of them, Brian explained. They were able to finish filling the wood shed, thanks to a wood chopping crew this year with wood donated by Karen Ruddock shovels the ice at Dwayn Bentley. Farrell’s Field Ice Rink. Farrells Field Skating Photo credit Karen Ruddock Party is planned for JanuBrian Ruddock said he and ary 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with North ShusCelista Fire Fighters almost had ice during a cold snap the wap Lions Club serving up hot dogs, coffee and hot chocsecond week of November, olate. but the cold didn’t last long Along with the rink, this enough. Celista Fire Departyear there are improved nament has been a great help (Continued on page 17) with water, equipment and By Jo Anne Malpass Users of Farrell’s Field Ice Rink in Celista eagerly awaited the arrival of temperatures cold enough to set the ice, the cold finally came in time for about 120 visitors to enjoy opening day on December 26. The free 17,000 square foot community ice rink funded by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has a heated skate shack, flood lights for night skating and a sound system for music. Goal nets are available for hockey games. During the winter months, the rink is maintained by Brian and Karen Ruddock of Trueform Contracting, with some assistance from volunteers. During the summer, CSRD Parks staff oversees maintenance of the grounds and summer activities.

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a “cheeky little series of nature trail loops hidden in the ture trails suitable for walkforest beside the skating rink ing/hiking, mountain biking above Celista.” The trails will and snow shoeing. have “clever The snowshoe/fatShuswap tire bike Trail Alligrooming in ance (STA) the winter.” completed The trails were the Farrell’s upgraded Field Trails thanks to Plan this CSRD Parks year. The Area F, in plan includpartnership ed cleanup with the Shusof existing wap Trail Allitrails, conance and local struction of trail stewards new sections and with supof trail, inport from the stallation of The Skate Shack has plenty of North Shusculverts, skates to borrow and the fire pit is wap Lion's stairs, ena welcoming place to warm up. Club. route signPhoto credit Karen Ruddock The approxiage, trailmately 1.7 km head kiosk of looped trails are rated as and a perimeter fence lining the northeast end of the park- “easier” and are clean, wide trails great for snow shoeing. ing lot. Although the sign Farrell's Field is located posts are up, there has been a 2.1 km up Meadow Creek delay in getting the signs Road in Celista, just past Leoprinted. STA describes Farrell’s as pold Road.

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Public Input Sought on Hunting Regulation Changes Media Release Proposed hunting, trapping, motor vehicle restriction and firearms restriction regulation changes for 2018 to 2020 are now online and available for public review and feedback. A complete list and description of the regulation change proposals can be viewed at: http://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/pub/ ahte/ Based on regional requirements and conditions, the intent of these regulation adjustments is to promote the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat and optimize sustainable hunting/trapping opportunities. Web-posting the proposed regulation changes gives hunters and trappers that are not affiliated with stakeholder groups, as well as members of the general public, a chance to have input into the regulatory process. Feedback collected through the website is used to inform final decision making. The opportunity for public comment ends Jan. 19, 2018. Final regulations will be in effect between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2020.

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Submitted by Karen Boulter As the cooler weather settles in, relaxing in a nice warm hot tub, can feel very relaxing. For most people this can be an enjoyable way to warm up, massage the muscles and simply relax. Unfortunately, for some people, especially those with an existing cardiovascular disease, hot tubs can be dangerous and even deadly. Fortunately, for most of us, following a few simple precautions can ensure this will not become the case. When the body gets superheated, blood vessels dilate to help cool the body, blood diverts to the skin, away from the core, and the heart rate and pulse increase to counteract a drop in blood pressure. Normally, these events help us regulate our body temperature and do not cause problems. However, if you have an existing cardiovascular weakness, these events could overtax the heart and lead to a number of problems for the body. These include a loss of adequate blood pressure (if your heart can’t pump enough blood throughout the body), increased blood pressure (if you have narrowing and hardening of the arteries), dizziness or feelings of faintness, nausea, abnormal heart rhythms, inadequate blood flow to the heart or body and heart attack. Medications prescribed for heart conditions, such as beta-blockers and diuretics, can also contribute to the effects. If you do have a diag-

nosed heart condition, check with your doctor before using a spa or sauna. For those of us who don’t know if we have a pre-existing condition or susceptibility to a future problem, being aware of your body and using common sense can keep you safe while you soak. Make sure the water temperature is not too high (maximum 101 F/38 C), stay hydrated (sorry folks…..that means water not alcohol) and engage in the activity for a short period of time (10 minutes is plenty of time to warm up without getting over heated). If you do notice any of the early warning signs of overheating, such as feeling uncomfortable or too hot, even before you would start to feel dizzy, listen to your body. It is time to get out. Other times, rather than immersing the entire body, consider keeping the upper torso out of the tub most of the time so your system can shed the excess heat. This often helps to prevent that dizzy feeling. Following these few precautions can help make sure you have many more years to enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub. ‘Together, We Make a Difference.’ If you are interested in learning more about our NSFR Society, please email Catherine McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com or write to NS First Responder Society, PO Box 24015, Scotch Creek, BC, V0E 3L0. (Continued on page 19)

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Business Luncheon Talks By Jo Anne Malpass A variety of local topics are being discussed each month at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship. Organizer Lorna Pawluk said the luncheons started in September and have featured information about area trails from Phil McIntyre-Paul at the Shuswap Trail Alliance, the book “Everything Shuswap” presented by Jim Cooperman, and visions for the future of Scotch Creek from Jeff Tarry and Dave Cunliffe from the Chamber of Commerce. Along with enjoying a delicious lunch, “we’re good cooks,” she said, the aim is to provide a gathering place for people to get to know one another and learn about the community. The luncheons, free of charge, are held on the third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 pm and everyone is welcome. At the January 18 luncheon, Dr. Peter Turner and Tara Hogan will be talking about osteopathy, the treat-

ment of muscular and chronic soft tissue pain. They plan to be at the North Shuswap Health Centre 1 2 days a week with the service including manual osteopathy and musculoskeletal assessments and treatments, chronic pain management, remedial exercise health and fitness programming, sports injuries, workplace injuries and nutrition. Future luncheons include information about the North Shuswap Health Centre, Celista Winery, Better at Home program and Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. The plan is to offer the luncheons until the end of May. Lorna said they have received positive feedback about the luncheons with people appreciating the chance to learn more about what is going on in the area. The luncheons are held at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church at 4079 Butters Road in Scotch Creek.

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Shuswap Watershed Council’s Monitoring Project Shows Good Results Submitted by Erin Vieira, Fraser Basin Council A special water quality monitoring project undertaken by the Shuswap Watershed Council has wrapped up and the results are good. Last spring, the Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) began a water quality monitoring program in Shuswap Lake to test for substances called nonylphenols. Nonylphenols are a group of synthetic compounds found in many industry and consumer products such as detergents, shampoos, cosmetics, lubricants, plastics, rubbers, paints, and others. Nonylphenols can be toxic and persistent in the environment, and there are well-documented adverse effects on algae, invertebrates, and fish. “These compounds are not routinely monitored in fresh water by regulators,” explains Erin Vieira, the SWC’s program manager. “We wanted to find out if they could be detected in wastewater effluent, as well as at different dilution zones in the lake. Due to the occurrence of nonylphenols in household consumer products, we expect that the primary way they could get into the lake is through wastewater,” says Vieira. “All of the samples from the lake had negative results,” says Vieira, meaning that nonylphenols were not detected. “There was a trace amount of one type of

nonylphenol detected in the treatment plant effluent. The Canadian Water Quality Guideline for the Protection of Aquatic Life sets the guideline for nonylphenols in fresh water at 1 microgram per Liter, Shuswap Lake is well within that limit.” “This is a good news story,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the SWC. “Concerns had been expressed about nonylphenols in our watershed, and we now have scientific evidence to show that they’re not present.” The SWC worked with the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the City of Salmon Arm, and a private lab on the monitoring project, which ran from spring through fall of 2017. The completion of this project is timely, as concern over ‘emerging contaminants' is increasing. In November 2017, the Canadian Water Network launched a national review of contaminants in wastewater. The review, led by an expert advisory panel, will consider a suite of contaminants in wastewater and options for Canadian communities to address them through wastewater treatment. A final report is expected in the spring. A summary of water quality monitoring results from 2016 is available on the SWC’s website at www.shuswapwater.ca.

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By Jan Penner I was able to speak with Heather Alison just before Christmas. She is in Vancouver and was looking forward to Christmas celebrations with her family when we spoke. She had recently heard test results and was starting a round of radiation treatments in the week after Christmas. She now has 4 brain tumors growing, 2 on left and 2 on the right. She is experiencing severe headaches and is once more on steroids to help alleviate the pain. Her treatment schedule will keep her in the lower mainland until the end of January. Heather said she stayed healthy when she was at home, but being around so many people, she has picked up a cold. At least with no shopping to do and warmer temperatures to enjoy, she can be relaxed and try to shake her symptoms before starting treatment. Heather, we wish you the best and as do you, hope that the treatments are effective. You have demonstrated time and again that positive thoughts and attitude are the best way to stay strong. As always, we send our thoughts and prayers.

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practice for a week or two and experience our great area (and maybe pick us...!) • Work with the services that are in the clinic to make sure they are providing the community with what is needed, and add services that the community is looking for. • Developing a plan to bring in more family services. From newborns to seniors we've been asked about various support activities. We need to look seriously at where we can host an expanded program as the clinic is getting a bit tight some days. Stay involved in, and in front of, the community of the North Shuswap. You are why we're here. If you have ideas, thoughts or needs that you think we can help with, let us know. We're only 10 people on this board and we can't think of everything. Thanks for your contributions and support in 2017. We're all in this together.

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As time goes on we can expect to see more and more electronics in our homes. Aside from the usual stuff like TV’s and stereos, many of the other tools in our homes, such as washers, dryers and dishwashers all have electronics in them in some form or fashion. The unfortunate thing about electronic devices is that they tend to be very sensitive to electrical spikes and surges. They can be easily damaged if the voltage they use rises above normal levels, even for a short time. This can happen when the electricity entering your house experiences a temporary surge, which often happens prior to or during a power outage. Power outages often occur during storms or high winds, hydro equipment failures or accidents such as a vehicle striking a hydro pole. Even if your electronics manage to survive a power surge, there is a chance they can be weakened and fail later. The best defence against electronics damage is to turn off AND unplug your electronic devices during storms or high wind situations. In addition, it is a good idea to install surge protectors for all of your electronics to cover you during those unpredictable surges and spikes that may occur. Surge protectors are readily available in many stores and come in various shapes and sizes. They often look just like power bars, so make sure it says surge protection on the package be-

fore you buy. Also make sure the one you buy has enough ports for all the devices you plan to plug in plus a few extra for future additions. Never daisy chain surge protectors together as it will reduce the effectiveness of both. You can plug a surge protector into a power bar but avoid plugging a power bar into a surge protector. It’s also a good idea to make sure the surge protector you buy has a UL or CSA stamp on it. This ensures that they are fully tested and approved for use in Canada and in the US. Another option and potential alternative to buying several surge protectors for your home is to install ‘whole home’ surge protection. These devices are normally installed at your main electrical panel and provide surge protection to all of your electrical circuits at the same time. The advantage of this option is that it will protect appliances that are difficult or impossible to protect with a regular surge protector, such as your dishwasher or range. Going the whole home route is a good idea but installation is best left to a qualified electrician. The bottom line to all of this is that electronics are expensive and worth protecting. Surge protection is a relatively easy and affordable way to help them live a long life. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or comments. (250)955-0816 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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Shuswap Community Foundation – North Shuswap Revitalization 2018 Submitted by Paula Shields Shuswap Community Foundation invited by the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be guest speaker at the monthly Chamber Meeting at Quaaout Lodge on February 26, 2018. This information session will give guests the opportunity to learn about the work of the foundation, ask questions, share ideas on how collaboration and community partnerships is vital to revitalizing the North Shuswap. Shuswap Community Foundation issues grants to many Charities and Nonprofits throughout the Shuswap and is mandated to reinvest all earnings locally. The foundation’s role in connecting those who care with the needs of our community, defines the projects that are supported by SCF and ensures that Charites receive the support that enables them to respond proactively to the needs of the communities they serve. Our Mission: • Inspire community giving by providing an opportunity for anyone to leave a lasting legacy through permanent endowment fund building. • Foster donor confidence and community trust through responsible management and investment. • Honour the memory of families, community members and loved ones. • Support community caus-

es and charitable organizations. • Provide responsible granting that will enrich life in the Shuswap. Our Guiding Principles: In pursuit of its mission, Shuswap Community Foundation will: • Be a leader in charitable giving, • Be open, accountable, ethical and socially responsible, • Strengthen community capacity, and respond proactively to community needs. Shuswap Community Foundation – Endowment Funds There are presently 160 individual endowment funds held in the Capital Account. Income from each fund is disbursed annually in a manner which reflects the specific instructions provided by the donor in the Deed of Gift which created the fund. Our policy allows for a fund to be created with a minimum gift amount of $1,000 with the stipulation that income earned (likewise calculated for the annual disbursement rate for the current year and balance of earnings held in retained earnings) will be reinvested in the fund until its value reaches the amount of $10,000. There are two distinct classifications of funds held in the Capital Account – Discretionary & Dedicated. Discretionary Funds: (Continued on page 26)

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District 2018 Meeting Schedule The Meeting Schedule for regular meetings of the CSRD Regional Board has been set. Meetings are typically held the third Thursday of each month commencing at 9:30 a.m. at the CSRD offices: January 18, 2018 April 19, 2018 July 19, 2018 October 18, 2018

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These are funds that support community projects. This category is divided into: ♦ No Limitations - Gives the SCF Board discretion in the distribution of income earned from these funds to support a wide variety of needs and community projects throughout the Shuswap region. ♦ Donor Preference - The donor has included in their bequest a preference as to the types of projects they would prefer to support and the SCF Board endeavors to meet those criteria. ♦ Donor Limitation - The donor has selected their fund income to be allocated to a field of interest or specific geographic location within the Shuswap region. Dedicated Funds: These funds are donor directed either to a specific charity or educational institute. This category includes: ♦ Donor Directed - These funds are established by donors who wish to support specific charities or advanced educational pursuits for students by providing scholarships and bursaries. ♦ Agency - Charitable agencies in the Shuswap have established their own funds to provide a means of self sustainability. A donor may wish to support a favorite agency by directing a gift to that organization’s endowment fund.

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Resilient year of Shuswap Trails inspired by joy and a party Submitted by Phil McIntyre-Paul The Shuswap, British Columbia – 2017 was a banner year for Shuswap trails despite the chaotic season of floods, wind, and fire. And maybe it can be said joy does have a role to play, as each year what seems to have become one of the most anticipated parties in the Shuswap lays the foundation for success each year. Tickets to the much anticipated party just went on sale to make another year of trails happen again in 2018! This year, trail stewards, volunteers, Secwepemc/municipal/regional/ and provincial community partners, funding supporters, clubs, school groups, business teams, Rapattack, the STA trail team, and so many others worked very, very hard successfully adding an incredible 10 new trails totalling over 12,000 metres, and installing over 300 new signs. “We have an incredibly hard working and flexible team, incredible partners, and an impressive community of volunteers and stewardship organizations,” said STA Board Chair, Reg Walters. Over 40 regional partners were involved in the various 2017 projects representing Secwepemc, Provincial, Regional/Municipal orders of government, industry, business, environment, economic development, tourism, health, education, recreational trail user groups, and community residents. Plus countless volunteer hours were logged. “We support it all with that Party in February,” states Walters, “and all the incredible individual and local business sponsors who donate to trail development season.” Shuswap trail leadership is giving an especially big shout out of thanks this year to the Provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development who awarded a BC Rural Development Program Grant to assist with trail work in 2017. That was matched with funding from the February event along with project funding through the CSRD Parks Areas C, D, E, F, the City

of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous, City of Enderby, RDNO Area F, BC Parks, Shuswap Tourism, the Salmon Arm MRDT Hotel Tax Funds, Shuswap Community Foundation, North Shuswap Lions Club, Bike-for-YourLife, and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, The new stash of 2017 trails to explore includes: • Black Dog and Double D Mountain Bike Climb Trails at Rubberhead Trail System • Mo Budda Mountain Bike and Toby Trott EQ trails at South Canoe Trail System • Farrell's Field Nature Trails at Celista/CSRD Area F • Malakwa Community Park Trails in Malakwa/CSRD Area E • Top-O-the-Sic 2 km Single Track Addition to the Larch Hills Traverse • West Greenway Loop Addition to the Larch Hills Traverse • Historic Pack Trail at North Fork Wild • Canoe Ball Diamond Beach Trail Connector in Salmon Arm • Salmon Arm Memorial Cemetery Trail pond loop in Salmon Arm • And Bonus stash! Sicamous Greenways 100 new trail signs installed To get details and directions check out www.shuswaptrails.com. Final reviews are underway for new trail work in 2018 to include Balmoral, Gayle Creek, North Fork Wild, Rubberhead, Chase, and South Canoe. Plus there’s wider Shuswap Trails round-table planning underway in areas like the Owlhead, Joss Mountain, and Eagle Pass alpine, Larch Hills Traverse, Rubberhead, the Kela7scen (Mt Ida) management discussions, Haines Creek, Glenemma, Scatchard, and Lee Creek, Onyx and Hunakwa in the North Shuswap. 2018 will also see blueways being explored for paddle access, invasive species tackled at trailheads, a complete trail guide redo with Shuswap Tourism, more trail signs, even more (Continued on page 28)

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Shuswap Trail designer, Sutra Brett, looks out from the new Mo Budda trail at South Canoe. It’s one of 10 added in the region this year totaling over 12 new kilometers to explore. For more information on trails in the Shuswap, to support new trail projects in 2018, and make a donation to the Shuswap Trails Legacy fund visit www.shuswaptrails.com. Be sure to pick up a ticket for the annual Shuswap Trails Party and Fundraiser (Feb 2, 2018) at Skookum Cycle and Ski in Salmon Arm.

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Everything Shuswap Sells Out By Jo Anne Malpass The first printing of 2,000 copies of Jim Cooperman’s Everything Shuswap, has sold out and the second printing, with a thicker glossy cover, is available now. Jim said the response to the book has been tremendous, Askews has sold hundreds and it is a best seller at Chapters in Kamloops. Ross Creek and Ecotreats have each sold 7 boxes of 15 each. A review by Mark Forsythe in BC Bookworld magazine says “It’s often said that British Columbia is remarkable for its geographic diversity …. Everything Shuswap makes a convincing case for better understanding and appreciation of one of this province’s best kept secrets.” Along with over 350 scenic and historic photos from the Shuswap and 36 maps, the book has five chapters, Watershed Tour, Geology, Ecology, Secwepemc People and History of Settlement. After a recent book tour to Vancouver and Victoria, interest from across the province is growing, he said. “We are in the process of securing a distributor, so the book can be sold on BC Ferries and in outlets across the country.” Jim was interviewed recently by The Tyee, an independent online Canadian news magazine that primarily covers British Columbia. “As a retired, back-to-the-lander who has lived on the same property for 48 years and who spent the ‘turn-around-decade’ working as an activist and environmental journal editor, I considered two projects back in 2005; either write a book about B.C.’s forests or about the Shuswap. Both were needed, but I chose the latter, because I am a bioregionalist who wants to tell the story of where I live to enrich my neighbours and the world. Ideally, the book will improve

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ease of performance. By Carol Lepsoe Not even a power outage could put The following is a a damper on the night of the December quick bio of Tia's acCoffeehouse, thanks to the fact that the complishments: North Shuswap Hall is well-equipped "Singer/songwriter with a generator! We are so thankful Tatiana Speed has for such a lovely building to host the taken her music Celista Coffeehouse. It was particular- around the world, performing for sigly wonderful as the walls were deconificant international events such as rated in the most festive manner by the the Peoples Climate March in New students of North Shuswap School. York City, COP 21 in Paris, France There may be some who were put and most recently in Islamabad, Pakioff by the power outage, but it wasn't stan for the World Peace Youth Sumlong before the hall was abuzz with mit. friends and neighbours, filling the Sharing a message of peace, unity, building with warmth and cheer. The while raising awareness for different open mic roster for the night quickly humanitarian causes, Tatiana has filled up as well. We were treated to an worked in collaboration with indigearray of holiday songs nous communities, January Feature from a vast number of grassroots organizaperformers including: tions and student initiThe Anglebay Enteratives raising money tainers, Brenda Shaband awareness for disbits, The St. David's aster relief, climate Gospel Choir, Jude change and women's Bastien, Bushy, Barry empowerment. In Warkentin, Tia 2015, Tatiana founded Speed, The Mountain the initiative Music for Singer/Songwriter Tatiana Speed Mamas, Cliff and Change, a workshop Saturday Jan. 20 Doors open at 7 Mary, Zach and the designed to raise Elderly Brothers, awareness for Climate Rosemary and Dave from the Barnhart Change which she has led to universiCoffeehouse, along with friends, Tom ties and youth groups in Vancouver, and Mary from Kamloops. Also perNew York, and Paris. Having had forming were Michel and Carl of Lee enough of big cities, big airports and Creek on cello and violin. Jim and packed suitcases, Tatiana is retiring Carol threw in a quick song and we from world travelling (at least for the finished the night with new comer, time being) and has settled down here Chris Lee who is something else on in the Beautiful Shuswap where she is the ivories...a true piano man! We ap- teaching music, reconnecting with her preciate all our musicians who come roots and working on her next album." out to open mic and because last A big thank you to all the volunmonth there was no feature, we were teers who do such a wonderful job able to accommodate most who were setting up and tearing down for our willing to play. This is not the case for events, and to those who keep the ketmost coffeehouses and we would adtles rolling in the kitchen. You are vise performers to be at the hall for appreciated! Mark your calendars for sign up between 7:00 and 7:30 pm to the next Coffeehouse, January 20. Set ensure their spots. up is 5:30 pm, followed by a potluck Next month we are excited to be supper. Doors open at 7:00 and music featuring Tia Speed, for our January starts at 7:30. Coffeehouse. She has performed sevHappy New Year to all our Friends eral times with us during open mic and Neighbours! May 2018 bring you sessions and has mesmerized our audi- joy and music! ence with her beautiful voice and her

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Below the Waterline By Eileen Peters MA, Certified Professional Counsellor

The Christmas decorations are slowly finding their way back to the boxes, leftover wrapping paper and cards are folded away for next year, and once again some of us are trying to erase the dastardly effects of Christmas sweets! For some the season holds sweet memories; for others – a sense of relief that we managed to once again tiptoe around hurt feelings, caustic words, and misunderstanding. Or deep regret for words spoken in anger and haste. Often the Christmas season is a time of reflection. We wonder “Why its always been like this!” We long for family dynamics to change, but it just seems impossible. Perhaps the quietness of snow-filled January days could be an invitation to reflect a little deeper and ask ourselves some hard questions that just might lead to change! If we’re honest, we’ll admit that most of us live on the surface. We deal with issues as they arise instead of asking WHY the same disagreements always seem to bubble to the surface. Why the same arguments always seem to erupt. It’s been said that when ships encounter an iceberg it’s not what is above the surface that causes concern; it’s what lies below the water line. Icebergs are beautiful to behold, but the eight tenths that lie below can sink a ship. In the same way we are usually oblivious to what is really going on under the words that are spoken as well as the ones that remain unsaid. Often we are unaware that past hurts have followed

us into present relationships. We form our beliefs about life in several ways; our personal abilities (I do what I’m good at to gain approval), cultural norms (what others think is good will become what energizes me), pleasurable events (I’ll keep on doing things that bring me approval). But more than anything else, painful events contribute to what we believe life should look like, and how we should react. Painful memories of cruel words, sexual violations, bullying, and other kinds of abuse produce in us a desire to protect ourselves. Our “survival brain” kicks in and helps us develop strategies – ways of reacting that make us feel safe again. So when the family gathers and a critical remark is made, or we feel deliberately overlooked, or another family member seems controlling, or someone drinks too much we are “triggered” and we begin to react in ways that reflect the pain of past hurts instead of being able to confront the issue in a healthy, respectful way. And we find ourselves lashing out, or withdrawing or engaging in whatever action our survival brain has decided it can use to protect us. Once again we realize too late that a massive hole has been gashed in the side of the ship, and once again we wonder. “Why does it always have to be like this?” The very good news is: It doesn’t. People can change. You and I can change. Relationships can be restored. The survival brain can form new pathways! But it will take a conscious decision to begin looking below the wa-

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Rise and Shine Breakfast: Please come out on January 13 for BRUNCH!! We are trying something different for January this year by offering Brunch from 10:00 until 1 p.m. The menu sounds yummy: Cream of Potato Soup with cheese and bacon, garlic toast, Ham and Veggie Quiche and a dessert. Monique Gauthier is coordinating this brunch along with her helpers. It will be a nice way to start the New Year! BINGO: January Bingo dates are January 4 and 18th. Doors open at 6 p.m. games start at 7 p.m. Bingoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are held the first and third Thursday of the month. General Meeting: Election of Officers took place at the December 12 meeting. The New Executive is: President: Karen Hill, Secretary: Andrew Hill, 1st VP: Joe Lacasse, 2nd VP: Marianne

Brama, Treasurer: Denise Meier (Ron Schrader is interim Treasurer), Directors at Large: Ted Gough, Gloria Goodchild, Dolores Beck, Luke Kuromi, Monique Gauthier, Suzzane Dussome. Thank you all for letting your names stand and for all the work you do for our Community Centre. Memberships now due: 2018 Memberships are now due. The dues are $20.00/per person per year and Luke Kuromi is standing by to give you a receipt. The Lakers skipped by Dennis Chow won the fall Carpet Bowling League. Team mates were Brian Rogers, Marian Wick and Floyd Forsch. Runners up were the Top Guns skipped by Gerry Shea. Congratulations all. Pasta Night: Our November 21 Pasta Night was (Continued on page 33)

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very well attended and was enjoyed by all. A big tip of the Lakeview Community Centre Stetson to the Olszewski family- Cathy, Shawn, Steve, Tyler and Shelden for cooking the dinner and cleaning up afterwards. We really enjoyed the live music for this evening as well. Thanks to Dave Allen who came from Lee Creek to sing for us. He button holed Joe Lacasse to play bass guitar for him. Who knew that Joe, our meek and mild mannered maintenance man during the day, plays and sings so beautifully with the best of them come evening??? The Mountain Mamas (Patti, Carol, Monique) were also on hand to entertain us with their foot tapping music. The clean-up crew included Pat, Jack,Vicki, Joe and Rick. Thanks to all for a very enjoyable evening. The Anglebay Entertainers Country Christmas Dinner and Dance December 2: The Anglebay Entertainers hosted Christmas Party was a great success with 110 people coming out to enjoy our Country Christmas dinner and dance. A huge bouquet of roses to Ann Chow for coordinating this event. She spent countless hours with her lists; every detail was looked after and it all turned out so well. Thanks also to Dennis Chow for purchasing all the turkeys and for all his help behind the scenes. Thanks to all who cooked the meal and provided treats for dessert. Thanks to the Anglebay Entertainers, the Gospel Choir, the Mountain Mamas, Brian,

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Jo, and Ann for singing during the entertainment portion. Who can ever forget our Elf, Jude Bastien who performed MC duties so whimsically? Birchbark kept the dance floor full with their wonderful and entertaining music. Thanks to all. The Anglebay Entertainers will start Chorus practice again on January 17. Christmas Parade: The Christmas Parade on December 8 was well attended by Lakeview Members! Thanks to Steve and Linda Brasier for coordinating the Lakeview float and for their hospitality during the decorating process. The decorators deserve a pat on the back: Steve and Linda Brasier, Rudy and Rosemary Vanderwalle, Ron and Lorrie Schrader and Darla Wilkinson. Thanks to Jack Lewis for providing his flat bed truck and for driving during the parade. Thanks Dale Cundy for the use of your generator so we could have lights and music. The float was accompanied by Karen, Andrew, Monique, Rosemary and Ron. Members of the Anglebay Entertainers and the Gospel Choir were asked to sing on the Santa Float. Brenda Shabbits, on her keyboard, belted out some lively Christmas songs while the singers sang their hearts out! NIA: Nancy Parkinson will be holding NIA Dance Fitness classes on Wednesday mornings at 10:30. The January session begins on January 3rd. See you there. FMI Monique 778-9810300.

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Submitted by Gord Shabbits and Geri Sandor Message from Our President – Ted Danyluk: Parents are reminded that they are able to make application to the Community Youth Fund for a $75 Esso Gas Card to help with transportation of their child(ren) to athletic, cultural or artistic activities outside the North Shuswap area. Google North Shuswap Lions Club to our website and follow the links to the application form. For more information contact our Treasurer, Marlene Kergan at 250-955-0378. For your information, you can apply for each activity that your child is involved in over the course of the year. A Message from our Chair of the Lions Children’s Christmas Party – Marlene Kergan: The Lions Children’s Christmas Party was a great success and we hope you were able to join the fun. Big thanks go to everyone at the Kicker for providing the amazing gifts, to Nadine Mayer for the face painting and Don Devine for being our main man. To Brenda

Buffel, thank you for taking the pictures; they are great. The Raffle prizes were awesome thanks to Super Valu, Red Truck Foods and Lion Dianne Fisher. IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A CHILD We were pleased to see seven people express an interest in joining the North Shuswap Lions Club and we look forward to working with them in the future. The North Shuswap Lions Club would like to express our sadness at the loss of the Copper Island Pub. We have been partners in fundraising 50/50 and meat draws on Saturdays for many years. Sincere condolences to Karen and her staff. Well, that covers the old news; here are some of the organizations and activities that the North Shuswap Lions Club will be supporting and involved with in 2018: Search & Rescue, Guide Dogs, Trail Alliance, Hot Lunch Program, Youth Travel Fund, Youth Education Fund, Youth Music Fund, Kids Don’t Float Program, (Continued on page 35)

Back Row from L to R Ted Danyluk, Geri Sandor, Barry Tannock, Gerry Shea, Gord Shabbits, Pat Anderson, Doug Sandor, Chuck Fisher, Brian Knipstrom, Chuck Jones, Tom Price. Front Row from L to R Ellen Little, Jeanne Talbot, Marlene Kergan, Jimmy Alcasid, Dianne Fisher, Gord Fisher

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The Donkey Refuge, Camp Grafton, Royal Inland Hospital, North Shuswap Historical Society, the Poker Run, Farrells Field, Friendship Dinner, Operation Christmas Child, the Christmas Parade and the Children’s Christmas Party.

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The Lions will be at Farrells Field Skating Party on January 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving up hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate. Hope to see you there. We have a busy year ahead!

The 25th North Shuswap Friendship Dinner was a Great Success By Jeanne Talbot 2017 was a fantastic time for our 25th annual friendship dinner, everyone had a wonderful time. I would like to send a big thank you to all the organizations who helped to make this event an enormous success. To the North Shuswap Community Hall for giving us the opportunity to hold our event every year, to all who decorated the hall with lots of Christmas decorations from the students and the ladies from the Hall. To Super Valu, Sunnyside and Ross Creek store for distributing the tickets. It sure was great to see everyone taking

part, that is called a great community spirit. To all the volunteers who cooked, setup and took down, you were fabulous, we could not have done it without you. The Food Bank wishes to send you all a big thank you for your donations of cash and food, given at the door. The committee also would like to thank everyone for their generous donations toward next year’s dinner. So, with that we hope you had safe travels and the merriest Christmas of all. We wish you a fantastic year for 2018. See you at the next Friendship Dinner on November 24, 2018.

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Age 11 – 13 Winners 1st – Petra Simpson 2nd – Austin Pollock

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3rd – Christian Zanders 4th – Kya Scott

Age 9 – 10 Winners 1st – Sarah Moore 2nd – Nate Turner

Another Successful Christmas Kids Party By Jo Anne Malpass The Lions Club Kids Christmas Party and awarding of prizes for The Kicker’s 20th colouring contest drew another large happy crowd to the North Shuswap Community Hall on December 10. This year we gave out 137 gifts. The children had their faces painted with Christmas designs, fished for gifts at the fish pond and had their pictures taken with Santa. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, treats and coffee were available free of charge.

(accepted by Gavin Ewen)

3rd – Kyla Belle 4th – Ella Kendall

Age 6 – 8 Winners 1st – Enia Marosi 2nd – Jocelyn Cyr rd 3 – Morgan Bischoff 4th – Erik Gidyk

Age 5 & under Winners 1st – Eilidh Fraser 2nd – Amelia Glover (missing)

3rd – Lachlan Fraser 4th – Kievin Campbell

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All this was thanks to the North Shuswap Lions Club. Along with seeing the joy on their children’s faces, the adults had a chance to win Lions’ raffles for one of the gift baskets donated by local businesses. Four colouring contest winners in each of the four age categories chose their prizes and then the rest of the children attending were called to select gifts. Debbie Seymour, Lysa Wood and Kristin Hoyrup took on the difficult task of trying to select only four winners in each age group. Thank you judges for all your help. The Kicker appreciates the assistance from businesses, volunteers and donors. Without your generous support, this popular community event wouldn’t be possible. Our apologies if we missed anyone. Thank you for your donations.

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North Shuswap Christmas Parade North Shuswap Bottle Depot, North Shuswap Cookhouse, Lakeview Community Center, Scotch Creek Fire Department, Captain’s Village Marina, Santa Claus and his elves and Ralph Bischoff and family on horseback. Thank you to all the volunteers. Brian Picture Credit: Brian Shrum Knipstrom and crew handled float parking at the marshalling yard at Imia Road, By Al Christopherson while Everett Lowberg and crew handled The 2017 North Shuswap Christmas Pa- parking at the parade end at Super Valu. rade was a huge hit. The extra effort by volTrudy Bennett and her crew decorated unteers showed as the floats were the best Santa’s house while Don Devine and Butch ever. Bouchard made sure Santa arrived on time. Thank you to President Angela Lagore All the food was donated by Super Valu and the North Shuswap Chamber of Comand barbecued by Harley Christopherson, merce for continued sponsorship of this Dale & Leslie Jones and Rick Dickson, with worthwhile community event. the charcoal briquettes donated by Home Parade floats were entered by Celista Hardware. Alana Stearns and Amber Fire Department, North Shuswap Historical McDuff ran the food service as a fund raiser Society, North Shuswap Lions Club, North for the Country Kids Play School. Thanks to Shuswap Christian Fellowship, Chase and all of you, they raised just over $400 for District Fish and Game Club, North Shusplay school. wap Health Centre Society, North Shuswap We all need to be very proud of what a Community Association, Scotch Creek Su- small rural community can do when we do it per Valu, Century 21 together. Lakeside Realty, THANK YOU!

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With winter firmly settled in and working together over the past year to the recent holidays now a very pleasant meet this mandated requirement. The memory, we begin a new year at North committee has been wordsmithing to Shuswap Community Hall. For those ensure the new bylaws meet the stated who’ve made a fitness resolution, what provincial guidelines, while maintainbetter way to begin the year with heart ing the intent of the original document. pumping Zumba or Kangoo Jumps A key goal of the process is to update class or the grace of a Nia Dance class? the document to be more readable and All are back again with weekly time with less legalese. A final draft of the slots Tuesday through Friday. bylaw amendments will be presented at 2017 was a the January 16th very successful Board of Direcyear for Bingo tors meeting. If at the Hall. Defthe draft is apinitely, Monday proved, the new nights have constitution and become a much bylaws will be looked forward made available to to social evenall members for ing. Weekly review prior to a attendance has general memberdefinitely inship vote at this creased comOur latest Bingo winners split the Jack-pot! (LtoR): year’s Annual pared to our first Amber McDuff, board member Kim Morgan and General Meeting. Rebecca Palmer. year of operaFor those of you tion. The anticiwho are looking for pation of the progressive prize is the a way to meet and participate, there are highlight of each Monday night. We many volunteer opportunities. Other celebrated a number of Jackpot winthan spending the winter in the sunny ners over the year and in December the south, what better way could there be prize was shared between Amber to meet friends and neighbours than by McDuff and Rebecca Palmer. Bingo participating at the Hall. All are welreturns Monday, February 5th. come! I want to talk to you about bylaw Check out the event calendar at review (insert groan here). I know, it’s www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca not a very exciting topic, but it is criti- and we’ll see you there because there’s cal to the success of our associaalways something happening at the tion. As a charitable society, our asso- hall! ciation is required by the BC Societies Our email address is inAct to review and update our current fo@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca bylaws to conform with provincial and we are keen to hear your ideas and guidelines. A dedicated subsuggestions. committee of members have been

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Thank You from The North Shuswap Food Bank By Alison Elmes Because our community once again came together in the true spirt of the season to donate food, gifts, cash and volunteer their services to our neighbours struggling at this time of year, 35 very generous Christmas Hampers were given out on Wednesday, December 13. The relief on the faces of the recipients was proof of their need and many asked us to pass along their thanks to the community for their help. No one ever wants to find themselves in such a predicament, but times can be very difficult. The Christmas Hamper Program would not be possible without the volunteers and groups who help in so many ways. Our sincere thanks go to: Anglemont Firefighters who donated their time and energy to pick up and deliver our groceries and fill the hampers and for the fundraising donation of $800; Scotch Creek /Lee Creek Fire Fighters who raised $1200 canvassing at SuperValu in December; to the North Shuswap Lions for their generous cash donation of $1000; to St. David’s Church and North Shuswap Christian Fellowship for donating $500 each to buy turkeys which were so appreciated; to Century 21 Scotch Creek for their donation of $500; to Caravans West for their efforts raising funds

and food donations; to the Celista Farmer’s Market for their thoughtful gift certificates; to the Kicker for helping to get the “word out” and for the donated toys; to Scotch Creek SuperValu, Ross Creek Country Market and Anglemont Lakeview Centre for acting as drop off centres for food and gift donations; to Tim and Annette Brausse for storing the collected food at SuperValu; to all the dedicated people who helped to sort the food and gifts to make up the hampers so that they were ready for pickup at the appointed time; to the South Okanagan Humane Society and Sharon Nichol for the donation of pet food and her work in preparing it for the hampers; to the many others who donated food, funds and gifts; to the Food Bank committee of President Janice Fisher, Secretary/Treasurer Alison Elmes, directors Annette Brausse, Shelly Bouchard, Rhonda Ryall, and Florence Nakazawa. From cash to food to donations of toys, hand knitted scarfs, toques, gloves in all sizes and colours, and other varied gifts, everything is appreciated. Thank you to all who put their receipts into the Food Bank Supersaver Fundraiser Box at SuperValu. It has been a very effective fundraiser. Thank you everyone.

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UPDATE: A Building Regulation Inspection Service has existed in the communities of Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont and St. Ives since 2001. A new service was planned to expand to apply to all of Electoral Area F beginning January 1, 2018, with the number of building inspections increasing from three to six. In October 2017, the CSRD Board of Directors confirmed that the new service would not expand to apply to all of Electoral Area F, but would continue to apply to the six communities. The Board confirmed that the number of building inspections would increase from three to six. As it has taken longer than anticipated to prepare and adopt new CSRD Building Regulation Bylaw No. 660, six building inspections will now be required beginning March 5, 2018.

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Learning Independence Foraging Experiencing By Rachelle Horvath I would like to thank everyone for the great amount of enthusiasm and outpouring of help for our LIFE Lessons program. Wonderful to see so many others with the same vision. Thank you to North Shuswap Elementary Principal Rob Ellis for welcoming my proposal to run the program. A meeting is being set up for the beginning of the New Year. Vienne Laroache and myself will be placing calls and setting it up for the second week in January. The afterschool program will include homesteading, outdoor and wildcrafting skills with volunteers willing to share their knowledge with the students. If you have an interest in helping with the program in any capacity please call either myself at 250 679 2145 or Vienne, so we can add you to the list to form a committee. Keep up to date with what is happening monthly with our column. Working together for a healthful education program.

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On behalf of the parents and myself from Country Kids Playschool, we would like to thank the following businesses who have generously donated to our fundraising effort this year. Thompson Valley Diesel Injection, B & D Concrete, Mighty Mouse Landscaping, Al Christopherson, North Shuswap Lions Club, Big Sky Catering, PharmaChoice, Super Valu and Ecotreats. We would also like to thank everyone in the community who contributed to our donation box at the Santa parade this year. Thank you to Super Valu and Century 21 for organizing this event each year. We are very grateful for your support.

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By Jan Penner with Bryon Every Our picture for this month shows “the Obverse of a 1967 proof set issued by the Mint”. That very concise answer was sent in by Bryon Every, along with some very interesting facts he has generously shared with us. Specifically, the coins display a Canada Goose on the one dollar, a howling Wolf on the 50 cent piece, a Bobcat on the quarter, a Mackerel on the dime, a Jackrabbit on the nickel and a Rock Dove on the penny. 1967 was the last year that Canada produced silver circulation coins.

and dealers and smelters will only purchase the coins at a .500 value. No other denomination in silver was produced. There was also a $20 gold coin produced for the Centennial series. It was available with or without being included in the set. The pictured set had a production of less than 1 million. It was issued at $4 and is now valued at $40. A huge thanks to our winner Bryon for his interest in this column and for his wealth of information. We are continuing to look for more items to share with our readers. If you have something tucked on a shelf, back in the barn or Last Month’s Thing laying about somewhere, please let us know. We would love to share your little piece of history with everyone! Both the dollar and quarHere is our “thing” for ter experienced a die rotation next month. Send in your error during minting, resulting guess and you could be the in irregularities in some coins. next winner of the $25 draw. In the case of the dollar, the error lead to the “diving Name That Thing Goose”. Some quarter planchets show the Bobcat head pointing towards the ground, giving it the nickname “drinking Bobcat”. Bryon shared that with regards to the silver circulation coins, “it is a common phrase to say that 67 was the last year for the mint to produce silver coins for circulation purpose but to keep things on the fact page, during the transition from silver to nickel planchets in 1968, there was about 50% of that Email: kicker@kicker.ca year’s production struck Call: 250-955-0534 Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at in .500 silver on the .10 cent SuperValu in Scotch Creek, & .25 cent pieces. There was Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, or Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay no record kept on how many Entry Deadline - Jan 19 of either coin was produced

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By Jo Anne Malpass Petra Simpson, age 12, of Lee Creek took third place in the Polar Expressions Publishing national poetry contest for young writers. Along with prize money, she received a copy of the anthology that has her winning poem and her short story, which also made it past the first round and was included in the publication. Managing Editor Rachelle McCallum wrote “It is with great pleasure I am writing to offer our congratulations on being selected as the third prize winner in the youth division of our 2017 National Poetry Contest. Your entry has been deemed one of the very best submissions we received from poets across Canada for this contest. Thank you very much for participating and contributing such outstanding work.” Polar Expressions is a small Canadian publisher dedicated to creating books showcasing the best poems and short stories written by Canadians of varying backgrounds, ages, and occupations. The purpose of its annual national contests is to encourage Canadians of all ages to use writing as an out-

let for expressing their thoughts and emotions. Proud parents, Jay and Angela Simpson, said “Petra is 12 but has a great grasp of words and a marvelous imagination. She has the ability to put a story together in moments and build upon that framework. It's not that it's all easy, and it does take work, but she has a talent. We're very proud of her and excited to see what she comes up with next!” Petra’s poems and prose have taken first prize at the annual Kidswrite Young Writers’ Contest, held each year by the Shuswap Association of Writers for students in the North Okanagan and Vernon School districts. In 2015, she was a double first place winner with her poem, The Reflecting Pool, and her short story, Whispering Wisp. She also took first place in the poem category in 2014 and the story category in 2013. This is the third time her work has been published in Polar Expressions publications. “Fortune” A Collection of Poems and Short Stories Written by Young Canadians is available at www.polarexpressions.ca

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Letters to the Editor Open Letter re: naming new Celista waterfront park

Dear CSRD Board of Directors: I read with interest and excitement the December 2017 article in the North Shuswap Kicker about the purchase of the new waterfront park in Celista on Bristow Road. This is a very exciting acquisition for the North Shuswap. In the article, it is suggested by Ryan Nitchie of the CSRD that there should be some community feedback regarding the naming of the park. While my missive may be somewhat self serving, I would like to share with you some of the history of that property and why I think it should be named after my grand parents, Bob and Ada Bristow. My grandparents were one of the pioneer families in the North Shuswap. As a family, we debate exactly when my grandparents settled in the area but it was prior to 1931 (the year my father was born). My grandparents operated a placer mine up Scotch Creek during and after the depression, where they managed to eke out a basic living. My father was raised at the family home near the placer mine. After leaving the mine, my grandparents moved to Celista. The property you just acquired was part of an original single parcel of land acquired by my grandmother in the early 1940’s. It was part of a piece of property that went east to west from the creek next to the school to the boundary with the Hlina family property and south to north from the lake front up Evans Road for at least a mile. Not too long after that, the property was subdivided and the lot you just acquired was sold by my

grandparents to the Akrigg family. My grandfather then worked driving a truck for a local Celista retail store. In the late 1950’s, my grandfather then decided to go into the grocery business. He built and opened Bob’s Supermarket, a store that became a fixture on the North Shuswap until he sold it and retired in 1974. My grandmother passed away about that time, while my grandfather continued to live on the family property at 5352 Squilax-Anglemont Highway (4 or 5 lots from the store) until he passed away on Christmas day in 1989. Bob’s Supermarket was one of those iconic country stores you see in the movies from the 1950’s and 1960’s. The store was, at the time, the only store on the North Shuswap that was open year round. I remember the sign out front … open 9 to 9 seven days/week. Grandad took Christmas and New Year’s off but I’m pretty sure not too many other days than that. Back then, there was no post office and no liquor store (heaven forbid you sell booze out in the country … people had to drive all the way into Chase for that!). The store survived, and thrived, in the community because of my grandparent’s significant work ethic and because of the contributions they made in the community. They were huge supporters of community events and were always helping out at the Celista Elementary School with donations of food and whatever else they could. The store had the community bulletin board where locals could put up messages and signs so they could promote whatever

it was that needed to be said. The store was, essentially, gossip central for the North Shuswap as everyone went there. He was a huge supporter of local farmers and sold their produce there whenever he could. Every time I think of Bob’s Supermarket, I light up and smile. I met so many great people there as a young child. I got to work for my grandad in the store stocking and staging shelves with the likes of Linda Bischoff, Gayle Stewart and Florence Nakazowa (long time staff at the store) and greeting everyone who came in. I also remember going on delivery runs with my granddad in his clunky Toyota Corolla wagon. Those were amazing times, made by my amazing grandparents who were major contributors to the community on the North

Shuswap. I respect that park naming can be a challenge sometimes but, to me, the choice in this case is pretty obvious. It’s not about the road the park’s on, but about the contribution that people make to their community. My grandparents were icons back in the day and known by everyone. They made the North Shuswap their home and, because of their efforts, so did so many other people. That seems to me to be a very suitable criteria for the name on a park. Thank you so much for hearing me out and allowing me to put in my 2 cents worth. Best regards, Robin D. Bristow, B.Com., CPA, CA CFE

Response to CSRD Bylaw 900 letter in December South Shuswap Scoop

I happened to pick up a “South Shuswap Scoop 21st Edition” and read “Autopsy for CSRD Bylaw 900” written by Dan McKerracher, P.Eng. Sorrento. All the directors of the Areas except Area C Director Paul Demennok voted to allow a new multi-hundredfoot-long aluminum dock on a Shuswap beach in direct disregard of the existing by-law. Our director, Area F Director Morgan of the North Shuswap saw fit not to support but contravene the existing by-law that he had put in place 5 years earlier. If people believe that this is okay than I believe we are already in a lot of trouble in this beautiful area of our province. I believe that those directors who voted and broke the regulation are not acting on behalf of the people of

Shuswap. The Adams River Salmon Society held a big fundraising event at Quaaout Lodge in Sept., the Pacific Wild Salmon Group, etc., etc. all volunteers contribute to the conservation of a necessary resource water. There are a multitude of reasons we should require responsible decisions from our elected officials. This decision will have a significant affect on our area. My thanks goes out to Area C Director Paul Demonok and Dan McKerracher who took the time to write and inform the public. Sandy Ewart Anglemont, BC (for background on this decision go to csrd.bc.ca, Nov. 16 meeting agenda.)

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires School Bus Drivers to work in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement. Work experience in the operations of passenger buses an asset. The rate of pay is $25.49 per hour. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional references and send to apply@sd83.bc.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83

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Skmana Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Club Wants You Submitted by Michelle Tsutsumi Did you know that just 20 minutes from Chase, at Skmana Lake, you can enjoy 18 kms of spectacular, groomed nordic ski and dedicated snowshoe trails? Experience skiing or snowshoeing through forest, lakes and streams...and you can enjoy a quick break or have a picnic at the Hut where you will find a wood stove and plenty of wood to stoke the fire with. Memberships can be renewed/purchased at the Chase Sunflower office starting on January 8. Costs are as follows: $30 per adult, $15 for under 19, and

$90 per family of 4 or more. You can also pay as you go, right at the hill, for $5 per person per day use. Money collected is used to purchase, operate and maintain track setting and trail clearing equipment, and upkeep of the warming hut. Please consider joining us!! Our AGM is happening on January 23, 2018 at 7 PM at the Chase Curling Club. For more information you can contact Debi Kalinin at 250-679-2309. Stay tuned through our website, ski-skmana.com, and follow us on Facebook (@SkiSkmana), for announcements!

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By Claudette Carlsen Last month we had our Christmas Bird Count on the snowiest day of the year, Dec 21st, the Solstice. We were able to have a decent count only because people were letting us count at their feeders and at the Marina in Scotch Creek. Our Species count was a whopping fiftyseven, despite the conditions causing the birds to hide in the trees. Next month I will have a breakdown of the final numbers. Our Club is having difficulties getting new and younger members, so we may be folding. I have been President for over ten

years and Ineke has been treasurer the same length of time. We have had some very good times; however, we need new blood to survive. So, I am putting this plea out for the last time as we cannot continue without more and younger members to take over the reins for our Club to survive. I will continue writing this column for a few more months because I enjoy writing it and by that time it will be Spring and maybe someone will step up to the bar and take it on. Till then, thank-you to all those who have kept me informed about their sightings.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Scotch Creek Community Master Water Plan Review Advisory Committee The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has engaged an engineering consultant to review and update the 2007 Scotch Creek Master Water Plan for the community of Scotch Creek in Electoral Area F. The Advisory Committee will work collaboratively to provide input and feedback into the draft and final report delivered by the engineering consultant. The Advisory Committee will consist of CSRD staff, the Electoral Area Director, a representative from IHA, four persons representing the public (residential and business interests) and a representative from First Nations. Specific tasks of the Advisory Committee include: • • • • • • •

Provide comments, concerns, ideas, and opportunities to be considered in the planning process; Assist in the development of plans for public consultation; Participate in open houses or other public meetings; Act as a representative of a larger stakeholder group where applicable; Provide technical feedback relative to each specific Committee members mandate or expertise; Review a report from a consultant that outlines options and recommended solutions; and Review the first draft and final report from a consultant and provide comments.

The Advisory Committee will meet in mid to late February 2018 and approximately two additional times throughout the plan review and development period (approximately six months). Members of the Advisory Committee should demonstrate the following attributes: • • • • •

Willingness and ability to commit the necessary time over the plan development period; Interest in the future of the Scotch Creek community; Interest and participation in environmental matters; Academic or technical qualification, work experience, professional expertise or local knowledge; and Skills and experience related to roles and responsibilities of an Advisory Committee and ability to work toward consensus with people who hold different views (using an interest-based approach rather than a position-based approach).

Expression of Interest forms and the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca/inside-csrd/application-forms or by contacting the Operations Management Department as outlined below. Residents of Scotch Creek who are interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Committee are asked to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form by January 31, 2018. Application forms can be submitted in person by mail, fax or email. For further information please contact: Operations Management PO Box 978, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 T: 250.833.5950 or E: opsadmin@csrd.bc.ca

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A Night to Remember By Carmen Miller, President of the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce A stately six foot Nutcracker, frosted evergreens and twinkling lights welcomed 160 guests into the 2nd Annual Christmas Gala and Business Awards Dinner and Dance, hosted by the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, December 9th. As guests entered the Community Hall they were transported into a magical blue and silver Winter Wonderland. Tables lined with all kinds of evergreens and blue sparkling lights invited all to relax and enjoy one another’s company. You could feel the excitement in the air as men and women decked out in glamorous dresses and suits took in the winter scene illuminating the stage. Trees lit with white lights and www.teamequipment.ca decorative deer peacefully lingering among the quiet forest. Appetizers were provided by U-Thi Sushi & Grill and PACKERS Mongkok Restaurant, and served by the Chase Grad Class. EXCAVATORS Dinner started promptly at 7pm. A 27 foot long buffet table filled with delectable food was catered by Chamber members SKID STEER LOADERS POST POUNDERS Uptown Chefs - Coast Hotels in Kamloops. A three tiered chocolate fountain with fruit from Safety Mart finished the meal perfectly. It was a night to honor individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond in our community. The evening was emceed by Ali Maki, Manager of the Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber Chase, BC Board of Directors presented the Business Excellence Awards. The winners this year were: • Business of the Year - 7+ Employees - Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort • Business of the Year - under 6 Employees - Village UBrew • Employer of the Year - Liquid Hair Salon • Organization of the Year - Chase & District Skate Park Society • Environmentally Conscientious Award - Pete Murray’s Corn Farm • Customer Service Award - Village Lanes Fun Centre • New Business of the Year - Chahal Priddle LLP Congratulations to the winners and the many others who were nominated. “Citizen of the Year” was shared between 2 recipients this year; Alison Lauzon & Shirley Phillips. Chartered Professional Accountants LLP At 9 pm the dance floor fired up and the DJ from GK Sound, KamFor Professional Assistance In: loops kept guests out on the dance Understanding proposed changes to taxation of private corporations floor late into the evening. Around 11pm a late night snack from Safety ◊ Corporate & Personal Income Tax Preparation Mart Chase was served to all then ◊ Dealing With Revenue Canada ◊ Buying, Starting, or Selling a Business back out on the dance floor everyone ◊ Bookkeeping ◊ Preparation of Financial Statements went. Five Star Meal, Five Star DecoHelen Lamb ◊ Gordon Herrington ◊ Wally Branchflower rating and a Five Star Experience all came together in one truly “Unforgettable Evening!” 834 Shuswap Ave., Chase BC

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School News room and principal’s office are both having carpet replaced with lino over the holiday. It will make for more sanitary conditions and easier clean up! Ski/Skate days are set for January 17th, 24th and 31st. On those days students in grades 4-7 will be heading off to Silver Star in Vernon for some slope shooshing, while K-3 students will bus into Chase for skating at Art Holding Arena. Thanks to PAC for covering the transportation costs. Both events focus on lifelong skills and encourage physical activity and are included as part of the P.E. mark. Plus, for many children it is a great opportunity to try new sports at a fraction of normal costs. Please be cautious when encountering children at or going to, bus stops. As winter continues and the possibility of ice and snow prevail, it can be very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers alike. Slowing down may save a life! Welcome back everyone!

By Jan Penner The Girls’ Volleyball Team ended the season on a high note, winning the District Tournament and bringing home a ribbon for the showcase. Teams from Shuswap Middle, Carlin and A.L. Fortune were the other participants in the tournament. It is a testament to the dedication of the players and coaches that they did so well against the larger schools. Congratulations to the coaches and players for a job well done and a big thanks to the parent drivers for getting players to their away games. Our Christmas Concert was held the last Tuesday before the break. Mr. Larsen and Mr. Ellis added a little levity with their skit which introduced each class for their performance. Each of the younger classes sang/played one song and the two bands each played one piece so the concert was definitely short and sweet. The concert was a nice way to inspire some holiday spirit. Mrs. Penner’s class finished the week in the library and Mr. Ellis settled in the staff room, as the Kindergarten/Grade 1

Submitted by Darcy Calkins The 2018 Jam the GM Children's Book Drive takes place once again throughout the month of January. LASS is challenging community members, businesses, organizations, and schools to “Jam the GM” with donations of gently used children’s books. All books will be distributed to local organizations that provide services for families to then be taken home by children in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. The kickoff for this event will happen on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10:00am at the Salmon Arm GM dealership. Join LASS and our community

 Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday after service 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek nscfchurch@shaw.ca Pastor Lloyd Peters

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It may be cold and snowy outside; but warm and friendly inside

partners for a story time party with Ardie Burnham, the ORL Youth Services Librarian. Bring your gently used children’s books to “Jam the GM”! Book donations are accepted at the Salmon Arm GM dealership throughout the month of January. For other drop off locations please visit the LASS website. Look for the Truck at the Sicamous Eagles game on Friday January 12th and at the Silverbacks game on Friday January 19th. For more information about book donations please go to www.shuswapliteracy.ca or contact LASS at 250-463-4555.

St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church  Sunday, 11am 5518 S-A Rd, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith

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Start your new year off with inspirational messages, great music, and true fellowship! Kids’ activities each Sunday Hot pot luck lunch served after each service

Everyone welcome! Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 250-955-2502 Check our website for special events, sermons, and more www.stdavidschurch.info

Shuswap Community Church Sorrento Campus Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendale Rd. 250.835.4004

Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake Blind Bay  Sunday, 11: 15 am Chase  Sunday, 9:00 am

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• Herb classes - Tuesdays with Lynne Garlock.

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1pm to 2pm, at the Centre in Scotch Creek (small fee) FMI and to register call Lynne at 250-955-6354 Bingo Days - at Lakeview Ctr. Thur evenings Jan. 4 & 18. Doors open 6pm. Food concession avail. Mondays at North Shuswap Community Hall starting Feb. 5 Rise & Shine Breakfast/Brunch - Jan 13th, 10am - 1 pm. At the Lakeview Centre. Cream of Potato Soup with cheese and bacon, garlic toast, Ham and Veggie Quiche and a dessert. Farrell’s Field Skating Party - Jan 14th, 11am to 2pm. The Lions Club will be serving hotdogs, coffee and hot chocolate. Everyone welcome Business Luncheon - Thurs, Jan 18th, 12— 1 pm at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. Presenters are Dr. Peter Turner and Tara Hogan who will be discussing osteopathy and the treatment of muscular and chronic soft issue pain. Free of charge and everyone is welcome. Celista Coffee House - Jan 20th featuring Tia Speed. Doors open at 7pm at NS Community Hall. N. S. Chamber of Commerce meeting - Jan 29th at the Quaaout Lodge. Dinner at 6pm (optional), meting at 6:30. Neighbours Seniors Club - Wednesdays starting Wed, Feb 14th, 12 to 3pm every week.

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Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & Discover more about the Festival at the webfellowship. FMI Marion 250-679-2369 of Sherri site. 250-955-0036. • Chase Fish & Game Annual Banquet - Sat, South Shuswap Feb 3rd. At the Adams Lake Rec/Conference South Shuswap Library Events - Saturdays Centre. Happy Hour 5:30 pm, Banquet 7 pm. January 20th and 27th Family games from 1:00 Music by Patrick Ryley. FMI or tickets call pm – 4:00 pm. BUBBLE WONDERS – exciting Vickey 250-955-2374 or Millers Cabin in Chase fun!! Come and see the show…Thursday, Jan250-679-3332 or Helen Dalin 250-679-8019. uary 25th 3:00 pm. Family show OTHER AREAS Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T.): • Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive - Kickoff Marilyn is back to show you how to alleviate on Wed. Jan. 10, 10am at Salmon Arm GM stress, release tension and more. Saturday, dealership. Join LASS and our community January 13th at 11:00 AM. At South Shuswap partners for a story time party with Ardie BurnLibrary ham. FMI about book donations please go to CHASE www.shuswapliteracy.ca or contact LASS at 250-463-4555. Skmana Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Club AGM - January 23, 2018 at 7 PM at the • Annual Shuswap Trails Party & Fundraiser Chase Curling Club. 18 kms of spectacular, Fri Feb 2, 6:30 pm - 1:00 am @ SASCU Comgroomed nordic ski and dedicated snowshoe munity Centre in Salmon Arm. Come out and trails? For more information you can contact kick up your heels with The Shawn Lightfoot Debi Kalinin at 250-679-2309. ski-skmana.com Band, DJ Patrick Ryley, loads of appies, Barley Station Brews, local wines, a kickin' silent aucShuswap Music Festival Registration - now tion table, and lots of good trail karma. Tickets on for the 8th Annual Shuswap Music Festival on sale exclusively at Skookum Cycle & Ski. held April 16 to 27 in Salmon Arm. Register on FMI http://www.shuswaptrailalliance.com/ -line for adjudicated performances in Strings, Piano, Vocal, Choir and Band at For more events in and around the www.ShuswapFestival.com. Adjudicators for Shuswap check out: the 2018 Festival include acclaimed musicians Andrea Case (Strings); Joe Beraducci (Jr. Piano); Jane Hayes (Sr. Piano); Alexandra Babbel (Vocal and Choir); and Karl Schwonik (Band). Registration closes January 31, 2018.

TRANSFER STATION HOURS Scotch Creek OPEN Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

Seymour Arm OPEN Saturday 1pm - 5pm Closed Statutory Holidays

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To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515 NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Deb at 250-253-5954 (license #92155) • Celista Coffee House - Live entertainment every 3rd Saturday Oct to May. FMI 250-679-2174 • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm. • Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-517-7111 (from 2nd Wed in Sept to 2nd Wed in June) everyone welcome. • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm. • Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Meat Draw at the Copper Island Pub, Saturdays 3-5pm • Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm. (Summer outings) FMI 250-679-8148 • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Tues. of the month at 1pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. • Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250 -679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 • Arts Group - Tuesdays 10am to 2pm • Crafts - 2nd & 4th Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. Doors open, 6pm. Game at 7pm (licence no. 91834) FMI 250-679-2614 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome. • Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 • General Meeting - 2nd Tues. 2:30pm • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am. • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm-3pm and & Fri. 10amnoon. FMI Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm at pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays, 3-5pm. Ten draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from SuperValu. 50/50 Draw • NS First Responders - meet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - meet 2nd Thurs of the month, 9am. Call Carol 250-679-3498 or Jay 250377-5462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek. Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". (Earlier times during summer heat) • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or

visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/ shuswaphikerladies/ SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - meet 1st Monday of month at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./ mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach walk, 3rd Sat. in Sorrento 10am. All ages and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach Wheelchair available by prearrangement. FMI: Dan McKerracher - 250319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net. • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Meet Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-6755097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay BC (lower level). FMI Gail 250-675-2849 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Community Hall and Reedman Gallery Website: Under construction • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm. FMI Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 9:30 pm. Contact Nancy 250-675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm. • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Dec - March. 7pm SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. All welcome! • For a full list of events including children’s programs and special talks, workshops, etc visit the library or check out their website. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. FMI call Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec, June, July & Aug. 7:30 pm. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA Sorrento Discussion Group 8pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon

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Wed: Carvers - 9am, Cards 1pm, Snooker 6pm Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Men’s Snooker - 1pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am - 250-675-3518 SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1:00 - 2:30, Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1:00 - 4:00, Good Time Quilters 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Wed: Line Dance - beginners 10:00 - 11:30, Advanced 1:30 - 3:00. Lego Club - every 2nd Wed. • Thurs: Play Group 9:00 - 12:00 • Friday: Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00, Youth Group Grade 7 & up 7:00 - 9:00. Family Move Night - 1st Fri. of month 6:00 - 8:00 CHASE Fish & Game Club - 3rd Mon. 7:30pm at Chase Creekside Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.) • 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 Summer Hours: Mon/Thurs 4-8, Tues 3:30 -8, Fri/Sat 1-8, • Tues. Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 3:30- 6:30pm, fun darts • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • Sat. Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed. SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588. • •

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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.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-679-2174 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings ..Marianne Brama ..250-517-8365 NS Community Association.. Tod Wilson 250-253-6253 Hall Bookings – Deb 250-253-5954 or Lynn - 250-679-4017 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 Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-517-0540 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-320-0768 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek 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 – 250 803-5251

JANUARY 2018

Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lakeview Centre.. Karen Hill 250-317-0012 Lions Club.. Ted Danyluk 250-955-6384 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-679-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 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 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library.. North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 250-955-0414 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Beachwalkers.. Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-qaqaqa7099 Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

JANUARY 2018

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$7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads are $2.25 per 1/4 inch plus tax. E-mail kicker@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca

SERVICES

• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

Cathryn Rankin B.A., R.M.T.

SERVICES

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay

WE DELIVER

www.trappraisals.ca

Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073

Get Your Firewood Now !!

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing

SERVICES

DANCE FITNESS

A Blast for all Ages and Fitness Levels

Drop-ins Welcome

9:00 am-10 :00am Tu esdays & Th ursdays at Celista Hall

Julie Bradley 250-679-8502

Trigger Point * Craniosacral Hot Stone * & much more!

Phone: 250.675.5054

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing? • Estate or Division of Family Assets? • Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners (AACI, CRP)

Brush with Greatness

Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

250-679-0001

(All Occasions)

Perry Tucker 250-679-3890 50 Years experience

24 HOUR SERVICE

Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195

Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks. 250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds. References available. Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

Onyx Creek Honey Pure, raw, local honey

1/2 kg jar - $8.00 1 kg jar - $15.00 Call Patsy Alford 250 955-2978

ainting

Roosters Fresh Pizza Pie and more. Opening Jan11/18 winter hours Thursday to Saturday 3-7pm phone 250-679-2322 7469 Anglemont Way

New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431

Cuts ● Colors Manicures ●Pedicures ● Facials Waxing ● Lash & Brow Tints Gel Nails ● Shellac

Advanced Reverse Osmosis system model 12402 with pressure tank and all fittings plus Aquios full house softener AQFS220l with new filter $1000 value for only $200 call 250-955-0181

At the Centre in Scotch Creek Call Doreen to book appointment

WANTED

Kyle Lessey

/ 250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

Lessons

Guitar, Bass Live Music for Hire Solo, Duo, Band

FOR SALE

250-320-4050

Hemming & Mending

Wanted Coin collections, appraised and purchased, buying and selling for 54 years, metal detecting service available for lost valuables. Shuswap area. Call 250-318-4054

by Mumma Mar

FOR RENT

North Shuswap

For Rent Clean comfortable three bedroom Duplex, fenced yard, Scotch Creek. Avail. Jan. 1st, $1000/month, 250-675-4952, cell 250-741-4936

Marlene

403-818-5231

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HELP WANTED

JANUARY 2018

VACATION RENTALS

Classified Ads $7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad $2.25 per 1/4” (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek SuperValu, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534 February Deadline - January 21

Help Wanted Sheet Metal experience would be an asset, must have general construction experience. Must have own transportation Apply to cdlsystems@hotmail.com

* must be paid in advance*

PLEASE PRINT 1

Short Order Cook Needed Food safe & experience an asset. Please submit resume at Ross Cr. Country Store, 6929 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Magna Bay or email to rosscr@cablelan.net

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT Downtown Scotch Creek commercial space for rent or lease. The former dentist office in the Medical Square is vacant. Call Sonja for details 250-318-4344

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ACREAGES WITH A VIEW

Turtle Valley 20,28,40,60,67 ACRES New 8 lot subdivision acreages with view of Sun Peaks. 10 minutes from Chase at the West end of Turtle Valley on Hepburn Rd. Drilled wells, hydro, Telus, gravel & timber. Check out: Kamloops Craig’s List / real estate for sale / acreages.

250-457-0099

OPEN YEAR ROUND Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons

CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

Name & Address:

TRAINING SOYA Yoga teacher training Feb 27-Mar 14/18 Sorrento Centre. Become a certified teacher! www.soyayoga.com

Tel #:

Payment Info: Cash _______

Category:

Total # OF WORDS: _____________ Basic Charge: 25 Words =

$ 7.00

Additional words: ____ x .20 =______ Cheque_____ Ch. #_______

Box your ad:(check)

$ 1.00

Total Cost per month:

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Month(s): ______________ to______________ (# of months) $______ x ($/month) _________ = $__________

JANUARY 2018

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Bedding Sand Fill Sand Bark Mulch Crusher Chips Top Soil Pea Gravel Pit Run Navi Jack 3/4" Screened Drain Rock 3/4" Crushed Road Gravel 3/4” Clean Crush

We have taken over GEM GRAVEL PRODUCTS

We look forward to satisfying all of your concrete needs!

COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER

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JANUARY 2018

BRENTWOOD PATIO COVERS Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and the Shuswap

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

Residential & Commercial Maintenance

250-851-8828

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Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover

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Turf Lawns Weed Control

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Core Aeration Fertilizing Programs

• Renovations,

New Construction & Repairs 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter • Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load • Heat Trace Installation • Continuous

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

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C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First

Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries

Jan 5 - 6 Jan 12 -13 Jan 19 - 20 Jan 26 - 27

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

Cabbage Rolls & Perogies Chinese Dinner Chicken Cordon Bleu & Pasta Stuffed Pork Chops & Roasted Potatoes

Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping