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A Fire Department’s Dream House! specialist facility in Salmon Arm, however, every Tuesday evening White Lake members, as do all other Departments in the area, meet for weekly training. All local Fire Departments receive training at the level mandated by the CSRD and Provincial Safety Operating Standards (SOGs), which ensures continuous upgrading in the latest techniques of fire prevention, fire fighting, and control of fire situations. Bryan and Tim considered that a purpose-built Training Building within the grounds of White Lake Fire Hall would enable Department members to be trained to meet the required standards and to use equipment in conditions similar to those encountered in a structural buildWhite Lake Fire Department members during a recent Tuesday practice. An
By Dawn Clarke It was a day back in 2014 that White Lake Fire Department Chief Bryan Griffin and Training Officer Tim Hoy, had an idea to further improve training programs for White Lake Fire Department members. Like most Fire Halls, the White Lake Hall was built to shelter and store equipment and not necessarily to meet training requirements. The CSRD provides good equipment and training at a
Attack Team prepares to attack a simulated first floor fire in the Training Building while a second team approaches a side door to access and search for potential victims.
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ing fire. Tim Hoy, a professional firefighter in Kelowna for 35 years, drew up the plans for the building and following approvals from CSRD, and help with funding, the dream became a reality. Initial construction/framing by contractors was managed by Tim Hoy, after which interior walls, doors, windows, painting and general finishing was undertaken by Tim with help from Department colleagues. White Lake members also donated furniture and household items to make the building a realistic representation of a home environment. The Training Building is a twostorey house with bedrooms upstairs, bathroom, interior and exterior stairs, attic and crawl space, movable walls to change up the layout, and different sized windows and balconies. During training, it can be filled with artificial smoke to practice rescues, and ventilation techniques. Numerous scenarios with ladders can also be practiced. The crawl space and attic allow for
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‘confined space’ training and some walls are fitted with small, low level, replaceable panels which can be breached to simulate breaking into sealed areas. The construction also allowed for exterior lighting which is a bonus for the Department on dark winter Tuesday nights to keep firefighters safe. Since its completion in 2015, the Training Building has become recognized as an excellent training tool not just for the White Lake Fire Department, but for all Departments in the area, many of which have taken advantage of the facility, using it for extra practices at weekends and for specialized training such as firefighter selfrescue programs. Most Departments do not have such a facility located right on their premises and they must rely on centrally located training centres. The White Lake Training Building has certainly opened up opportunities for realistic training scenarios which help to ensure local Firefighters are well prepared to meet the demands of firefighting in the area.
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Salmon Arm RCMP News Drowning in Shuswap Lake Salmon Arm RCMP was called to a local campground on July 2, where a 37 year old resident of Surrey had gone missing in Shuswap Lake while swimming within a designated swimming area. Local Salmon Arm Search and Rescue team was called into conduct a shore search as the Salmon Arm RCMP maintained a presence overnight. Early on July 3, the RCMP Southeast District Underwater Recovery Team attended and recovered the male from Shuswap Lake. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family. Heart Attack while Boating A 42-year-old man died after having a heart attack while boating on Shuswap Lake July 2. The man was taken to the nearby
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funded this program under its Labour Market Partnership Funding program. The study objectives are to: News of Note from the CSRD -Identify current labour market and human Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (CSRD - South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 resources barriers and opportunities -Complete an analysis of these results with the community 2017 Mid-Year Update partners It’s hard to believe that we’re half way through 2017 already! With a number of key projects ongoing in Area C, a -Facilitate a community-led collaborative approach to deprogress update is in order as follows: velop a community-based implementation strategy. Many businesses and residents are being interviewed to 1. Area C Governance Study-All open houses have been completed and the online survey is now closed. A big collect opinions and experiences and there is an online survey to provide your input. The survey can be accessed at: thank you goes to all who provided their input regarding www.beyourfuture.ca until July 29th. All employers and our future governance. The final report and recommendaemployees in Area C are encouraged to complete the surtions will be approved by the Governance Study Commitvey. Many thanks go out to the South Shuswap Chamber of tee and will be reviewed by the Ministry of Community, Commerce for their contributions to this study. Sport and Cultural Development and the CSRD Board. 2. Area C Parks Study-All open houses and input gathering 4. Regional Economic Development Plan- EDCD Consulting has been commissioned to research and develop a Reis now completed. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who gional Economic Development Plan for CSRD Areas C, D, contributed to this extensive process. The Area C Parks E and F, and the District of Sicamous. This plan will guide Commission will review a proposed short list of priority economic development activities for the next 3-5 years by projects and will make recommendations as appropriate. providing objectives and strategies as well as a set of ac3. Shuswap Labour Market Study-This large and ambitious tionable initiatives aimed at improving our local economy. regional study is a collaboration involving Community FuThis study should be completed by the end of October, and tures Shuswap, First Nations bands, the Metis community, once again, we are grateful for the participation by the City of Salmon Arm, CSRD Area C, Okanagan College, South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce. and several area businesses and community organizations. 5. Noise Bylaw Consultation Process-A draft noise bylaw The provincial Community Employer Partner Program has undergone first reading and is now posted on the CSRD website for public input. Information on the bylaw and a comments form can be accessed at http:// www.csrd.bc.ca/proposed-noise-bylaw. Comments may be made until August 18th. 6. Area C Sewer System-Work has continued on this important infrastructure project. At the June CSRD Board meeting 3 bylaws were passed which will enhance our ability to obtain infrastructure grants from the Federal and Provincial governments in 2018. 7. Tappen-Sunnybrae Fire Hall Expansion-A contract for a $665,000 expansion to this fire hall has been awarded to McDiarmid Construction. This expansion will enable this busy fire hall to house additional needed equipment and provides the First Responders with a much better training and meeting area. As you can see, there’s a lot going on in Area C; it will be very exciting to see these plans come to fruition. Make Your Opinions Known Currently, there are two matters under consideration at the CSRD for which the public is encouraged to express their opinions. These are: Rail Corridor There are two bylaws under consideration for this project. Bylaw 5755 establishes the service area as including Areas C, D, E, and F, the District of Sicamous and the City of Salmon Arm, and proposes to acquire, construct, improve, manage and operate the Rail Corridor within the boundaries of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. The entire rail
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corridor being purchased is approximately 41 kilometers in length and stretches from Sicamous to Armstrong. The Regional District of North Okanagan is a partner in the purchase and will manage the rail corridor within its boundaries. The Splatsin First Nation is another partner, and has already acquired a 7 kilometer section. At present, there is no trail development plan, nor any projection of maintenance or operational costs. The focus at this point has been to acquire and preserve this property for future use. It has been stated, however, that the overall objective is to fund development and maintenance costs through non-taxed based revenues. Bylaw 5756 is to provide the authority to borrow up to $1,874,000 to be repaid over a period of up to 25 years. The maximum annual tax requisition to repay this loan is set at $0.06 per $1000 of net taxable value of land and improvements. Area C is contributing 12% of all costs for this project which totals $13,961 from all of Area C annually. The average tax cost per household in Area C is projected to be $2.16 annually. The overall purchase price for the property is $6.5 million, being split equally between CSRD, RDNO and a provincial government grant. The CSRD portion is $2.17 million. The CSRD is proposing to finance its contribution with a $250,000 contribution from the Sicamous/Area E Economic Opportunity Fund, $100,000 from the Revelstoke/Area B Economic Opportunity Fund and the borrowing of $1.874 million. Voter assent for these bylaws is being managed through an alternative approval process. To learn about this process please
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go to the CSRD website at: http://www.csrd.bc.ca/node/949474. If you are opposed to these bylaws you will need to submit a signed Elector Response Form by 4:00 pm on Monday July 17, 2017. These forms are available at the CSRD office. Noise Bylaw In April, the CSRD Board gave first reading of the proposed Noise Bylaw 5754 for all electoral areas within the regional district. This bylaw has been under discussion for some time. While it is recognized that there are many issues involved with enforcement of this type of bylaw, it was felt that this bylaw would provide law enforcement with another tool they can use when responding to a noise complaint. The bylaw proposes that: -any loud or disruptive sounds that may be heard by a neighbouring property or other premises in the vicinity be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 pm and 8:00 am -construction-related activities and excavation or fill on lands that generates noise that can be heard from a neighbouring property or other premises in the vicinity is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am -bylaw contraventions may be enforced by a CSRD Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer (ie., RCMP) and can involve fines of up to $1000. The CSRD is now seeking comments from residents on the proposed bylaw. To learn more and to provide your comments please go to: http://www.csrd.bc.ca/proposed-noisebylaw. Comments will be received until August 18, 2017.
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By Laurel Anderson Unfortunately, for many, this boating season has started out with too much water in our lakes. For those of you who love to boat, there are precautions, considerations and regulations to be aware of while out on the water. Boaters who do not live on a lake need to realize that boat wakes 30 metres and less from shore are causing additional flooding to residences that are flooded as the wake water washes in over the sandbags. This applies to the Shuswap and the Okanagan. Please be considerate when coming into shore and reduce your wake. Safe boating and happy boating go hand in hand. Precautions that will ensure an enjoyable time on the lake include having lifejackets for everyone on board, a license with Transport Canada which is free and a Pleasure Craft Operators Card. The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM -SAR) in the Shuswap has a lifejacket loaner program for children and also provides boating safety education for adults and children in the Shuswap region. The lifejacket loaner program is a free service. Any boat on the water, motorized or not, is required to have a lifejacket for each occupant in the boat. A free service provided through Transport Canada is free boat licensing. According to Transport Canada, “Every pleasure craft must have a Pleasure Craft Licence,” but with these exceptions: • a pleasure craft using a motor with less than 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) • a pleasure craft that has a vessel registration
• a pleasure craft that was purchased less than 90 days previously (this is a grace period, during which the new owner must carry documentation with their name and address and the purchase date) Please note that while the license is free and lasts for 10 years, the fine for not having one is $250. The license takes approximately 5 days to receive after you apply. The boating safety course is a requirement for any motorized boat operator regardless of the motor size. The course can be done in-person, or online and when finished you receive a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC.) The course costs $49.95. You pay when you pass. A few other tips to keep you safe on the water include watching for debris floating on the lake; always checking local weather conditions before departure; performing a pre-departure safety check; letting someone not sailing with you, know your float plan; and designating an Assistant Skipper for your voyage. For more information about safe boating and to apply for you pleasure craft licence go to: www.boated.com/canada For Transport Canada’s complete boating guide go to http://bit.ly/1qykLmq To find out where Kids Don’t Float PFD (lifejacket ) loaner stations are located and for more information about having fun and staying safe while boating and swimming in the Shuswap visit Shuswap Watershed Council website at: http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/ recreation_safety_education.html Be safe and happy on the water!
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Chamber of Commerce News Submitted by Karen Brown South Shuswap Chamber Takes a Position on Area C Governance Study The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of its membership, has taken a position on the Area C Governance Study currently being undertaken in the South Shuswap. At the time of this article’s publication, the Governance Study Committee for Electoral Area C will have put forth a recommendation to the consulting team of Neilson-Welch on whether or not to ‘stay the course’ as an electoral area under the CSRD or to explore other options such as realigning boundaries, adding electoral directors, studying the financial facts associated with incorporation and more. There have been a series of six Open Houses for community input and a number of Governance Committee meetings which were all open to the public. Although the Chamber does not infer support at this time for incorporation itself, it does take the position that there is a need for further information on the topic. Getting all of the facts and financial data associated with a change in governance will only assist the public, the consultants and the committee members in determining if a change is needed. A decision of this significance simply cannot be made without the
Attendance has been healthy at these meetings, as indicated in the above picture taken at Shuswap Lake Estates on June 14th.
data to ensure that the community is well informed. The South Shuswap Chamber Board of Directors is a vibrant team of community leaders, lending their time as volunteers to address issues that arise in the region. Before taking a formal position on this topic, solid governance by the Board was practiced as the overall Chamber membership was polled for feedback and input prior to the Board formalizing their position.
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Area C Governance Study Committee Recommendation gagement informs the Committee on community needs and By Laurel Anderson Did you attend any of the 6 Columbia Shuswap Regional helps to steer future community growth. District open houses held regarding the governance study for The June 15th governance study open house in Blind Bay was interactive and good views were put forward by numerous the South Shuswap? Attendance was actively sought by the participants. Coming from Barriere were Mayor Virginia Smith Steering Committee, but many chose not to attend. Over one and Mike Fennell, 1st Mayor of Barriere. They imparted their hundred people showed up to the open houses. Two hundred and sixteen people did the governance survey and, of those par- views on the governance studies and the incorporation of Barriticipants, 80% educated themselves on the issues prior to doing ere. Also providing her input on five governance studies and the survey. the decision not to incorporate Christina Lake was Grace The open houses were not the governance study itself. The McGregor, Electoral Area C Director and Chair of the Kooteintention of the meetings was to elicit opinions on whether or nay Boundary Regional District. not to do a governance study. Sharing their experiences with Director of Electoral Area C, governance studies was very valPaul Demenok, in his Director’s uable as were the many questions Scoop column from the June and answers from so many who Scoop, urged residents to attend attended. Led by facilitator Allen the open houses. Neilson, the Committee members Within the interactive model steered the discussions in a way for regional growth strategies, that brought out the essence of the Ministry of Community Serthe important issues and brought vices Guide states that, “The home the importance of these legislation provides many opsame issues as well as the need portunities for municipalities for the valued input of communiand regional districts to address ty members on whether to do issues of common concern, and governance studies in the South ensures that all efforts are made Shuswap. to reach agreement on a RGS After all the study and survey (regional growth strategy) information was put together, the which meets the priorities and recommendation of the Steering Left to right: Mike Fennell (District of Barriere Councillor and 1st Mayor of Barriere); Paul Demenok (Area C Director); Grace goals of all parties.” All parties. Committee is to move forward McGregor (Director RDKB Area C), Steve Wills (Chair);Virginia Smith That includes you, your famiwith a restructuring study as there (Mayor of Barriere); Allen Neilson (Facilitator) lies, your neighbors. Public enwas enough interest to move forward with a study. But not just a governance study. This restructuring study will include looking at incorporation, or incorporating a portion of the region, as well as looking at division into 2 electoral areas. Governance is not the only issue at stake. The needs of the communities within the South Shuswap region (I.e.: services, roads, schools, water, sewer etc.) are key issues that will be studied. The study found that the top service issues are roads, fire protection and emergency services. However, respondents were mostly satisfied with the level of fire protection and emergency services. 66% of respondents felt that water issues are very important and 49% feel that sewer issues are very important. Responses on governance issues found that that 59.3% of the community strongly disagreed or somewhat disagreed that Area C has fair and equitable (Continued on page 9)
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representation. 79.9% strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that Area C needs to have greater influence over decisions specific to the South Shuswap and over 70% strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that different governance options, beyond the current system should be explored. Of the respondents to the online governance survey, 8 percent were aged 20 to 39; 34.7% were aged 40 to 59; 54% were aged 60 to 79 and 2.8% were 80 years old or over. Only .05% were aged 19 or under. A point brought forward at the Blind Bay meeting was the needed involvement of the younger population. Our graduating students have impressive knowledge pertaining to world and current affairs. The graduating classes of 2017 were the last of the 20th century students. They were born in 1999. So like runners in a relay race, we the elders hold the batons of our communities and community wide well-being. It’s time to bring alongside the younger population, build consensus on our futures along
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By Laurel Anderson Roy Sharp, aged 75, perished during a landslide the evening of May 5th on Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road. He was a very friendly man who was always ready to give a hand, or a smile. His good friend, David Miege, has begun a petition to rename the Robinson Creek Community Park in honor of Roy. Robinson Creek was named after the Robinson family in 1976; however, the creek does not flow through the community park. So re-naming the park after Roy Sharp will not undermine the naming of the creek after the Robinson family. The park and the creek are two separate geographical entities. What renaming the creek will do is honor another valued community member who will be missed. Mr. Miege is hoping to collect 300 signatures. The petition can be signed at the Tappen Co-op or online at Change.org until July 20th. https://www.change.org/p/columbia-shuswap-regionaldistrict-rename-our-community-park-to-roy-sharp-communitypark David will be attending the CSRD meeting in Salmon Arm on July 20th as a delegate and present the petition to Paul Demenok and the other board members. The BC Geographical Names Office and Geographical Names Board of Canada has the final decision on re-naming geographical features and places high value on those that have contributed to their community.
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Help Prevent Wildfires BC Newsroom With the arrival of rising temperatures and drier conditions, wildfire danger ratings are climbing in many parts of British Columbia. From April 1 through June 27, 2017, the BC Wildfire Service responded to 237 wildfires in B.C., 165 of which were caused by people. Human-caused fires are completely preventable and unnecessarily tie up crucial firefighting resources that could be used to deal with naturally occurring wildfires. Campfires are currently permitted in most parts of the province, although a partial campfire ban took effect in the Cariboo at noon on Thursday, June 29. More information about this ban is available online: http://ow.ly/8vh730cYanB Larger Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited in some parts of the province including the Southeast Fire Centre to reduce wildfire risks and protect public safety. A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online: www.gov.bc.ca/openfireregs Local governments might also have their own burning restrictions or bylaws in place, so always check with local authorities before lighting any fire of any size. Campfire safety (where they’re allowed) and fire use precautions: • Campfires must not be larger than 0.5 metres high or 0.5 metres wide. • Never light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly and wind may carry embers to other combustible material. • Maintain a fireguard around the campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, kindling, etc.) have been removed right down to the soil. • Never leave a campfire unattended. • Have a shovel or at least eight litres of water available to properly extinguish your campfire. Make sure that the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. • Anyone who lights a campfire is legally responsible for making sure it doesn’t escape. That person could be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs if his or her negligence results in a wildfire. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of
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Where your donation STAYS, SUPPORTS and leaves A Lasting LEGACY to your community Submitted by Paula Shields We at the Shuswap Community Foundation and our many donors and sponsors believe that communities that work together and support local partnerships grow strong and resilient and are best equipped to respond to the needs of citizens. Through the Shuswap Vital Signs Program community members are surveyed and SCF is able identify the strengths and weakness in the Shuswap Region. SCF issues grants to local nonprofits and charities in helping to address those needs. Since 1994 the SCF has disbursed over $2,000,000.00 to local non-profits, supporting Senior Citizens, Children & Youth, Health & Wellness, Animal Welfare, the Environment, Education, Arts & Culture, Housing, Sports & Recreation, Heritage and Restoration, Scholarships, Social Services, and Safety. SCF plays an integral role in the social fabric of the Shuswap by empowering citizens to participate in community building, and by harnessing our gifts and resources to create strong, long-lasting relationships of goodwill and trust. School Scholarship and Bursaries are
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one of the many ways the Shuswap Community Foundation is transforming lives. Class of 2017 from School District #83 are the beneficiaries of over $30,000 in bursaries and scholarships from the Shuswap Community Foundation made possible by the generous donations of community members wanting to make a difference. The ripple effect throughout the Shuswap Region of creating a legacy in perpetuity is a powerful and positive way to affect your community and ensure that future generations benefit. Shuswap Community Foundation wishes to salute our Fund Holders who support School District #83 and it graduates. If you would like to make to make a difference then working with a trusted and deep-rooted community organization such as SCF ensures that your contribution will create a lasting positive impact on our community. Whether it’s through an endowment fund or a memorial to a loved one through the McGuire Lake Memorial Walkway, or you are part of a non-profit organization wanting to fund a community project, we can guide you. Your contribution stays and grows in the
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Cedar Heights Community Association Bocce Courts Ready to Roll
Submitted by Lynne Lowes Cedar Heights Community Association in Blind Bay is the home of two new Bocce courts, thanks to a grant from the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program. Our volunteers worked long hours in the hot sun so our courts would be ready for play by July 1st. If you have only played bush bocce you are in for a treat as they have cedar borders which add another level of skill to the game and they are covered in artificial turf. Bocce will join golf and pickleball in the association’s Outdoor Programs enjoyed by our members as well as our summer visitors. Balls will be supplied and our drop in rate is only $5. If you fall in love with the game - you can become a member of our association and buy a Bocce membership and play as much as you want for only $30, our 2017 introductory rate. If you are having a birthday bash or a family reunion this summer you can rent the hall, Par 3 golf course, pickleball courts and our bocce courts for a
reasonable fee. See our website for prices. Bocce has been played in Europe for centuries, but is now becoming popular in North America because people of all ages and fitness can take part. It can be as relaxed or as competitive as your group wants it to be. Bring the whole family and drop by the Cedar Centre on 2316 Lakeview Drive and throw a few balls! Our Par 3 golf course is looking good thanks to our “Greens Team” a group of volunteers who mow our fairways and greens twice per week. If you are learning to golf, this is a great place to practice and now school is out you can bring along your kids and teach them the game. No need to book a tee time, just show up and have fun. We now have a new cedar Information Kiosk in our upper parking lot which will be staffed by volunteers and our part-time summer student from 8:00 am till 6:30 pm every day during July and
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August. So if you are new to the area and want to find out more about our Association and/or play golf, pickleball or bocce our sports monitors are available to help you. The Cedar Heights Pickleball members are now taking entries for their 50 + Round Robin Pickleball Tournament scheduled for Saturday, Aug 12th and Sunday, Aug 13th. There will be 8 teams per skill level and the entry deadline is July 31st. If you want to play pickleball check out the weekly schedule and for more information about the Tournament and to download an entry form go to our website at: www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/ programs/pickleball/ pickleballTournament All of these sports activities which are available to everyone in our community at such reasonable rates are only possible because of a small group of amazing volunteers. If you want to stay active, make new friends and you have some skills and knowledge you would like to share, become a member of our association. Enjoy your summer!
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on your calendars. Our pancake breakfast kicks off the morning at 8:00am at the Eagle Bay Hall. The white elephant sale hosts a wide array of household items, outdoor furniture, tools and appliances and children’s toys. The book sale alone is worth a visit. Great reading, listening and viewing materials for pennies (or nickels now). There is a bake sale that shows Submitted by Cathy Wolf off the handiwork of our local bakers. Bring the children. The willingness and desire to be part of a community is exemplified, in part, by the ways in which people come togeth- There are games and activities for all. The Blue Cottage Coler to celebrate and share goodwill and fellowship. This July lective will also be on hand with their kiosks. A special treat 1, commemorating Canada’s 150 birthday, has given rise to the each year is the collector car “Show and Shine”. Owners are start of many activities throughout Eagle Bay. In particular , on hand to talk about their vehicles and their adventures. This there has been much discussion about the July 1 celebration celebration of Eagle Bay works to support local community organized by the South Shuswap Canada Day Committee, the events and community members. annual Eagle Bay Day on August 5 and the 26th anniversary The pride and commitment of Eagle Bay residents shines through - and of course, there is always more to do and more celebration of the Eagle Bay Fire Hall later in August. The Canada Day Committee has a tradition of bringing the we can do. Summer provides just some of the ways we celespirit of community into focus as well, and none more so than brate our time together and invite those near and far to take up their part in building community. Take some time to log onto this year as we celebrate150 years of Confederation. Discussions began in March across the Eagle Bay community about our website www.eaglebayhall.ca and contact Sharon to subscribe to the Eagle Eye eagleeye.ebh@gmail.com how we might contribute and share in the festivities. Lynne Join in. Let’s celebrate together. Hansen led the way by inviting community members to come together with their ideas and suggestions. Enthusiastic residents met to look at options and have been working together to capture the spirit of the community. Lynne knew that it had been 10 years since Eagle Bay entered a float in the Canada Parade. In fact, we had won first prize. It was time to honour our community again and join with others in celebration. The float, anchored by a beautiful carved eagle in flight, reflects the dreams and aspirations of the people who have chosen to make Eagle Bay their permanent or summer home. Diana Robinson lent the community the beautifully carved eagle and Mary Borrowman waved to Cost Saving Solution the crowds, welcoming them to join in our celebration. Heat or Air Condition your home or small commercial The community of Eagle Bay was also represented at the building in separate zones affordably. parade with some of their volunteer fire fighters. This very No Ductwork Required committed and active group of 16 men and women practice We can retro fit your home in one day (Google Mitsubishi weekly and sharpen their skills at the Salmon Arm Fire TrainMr. Slim) … OR … We can use existing duct work (Google ing Centre. They are on call day and night offering their serMitsubishi Zuba) vices to folks east of Blind Bay to Wild Rose Bay and all roads in between. We salute their commitment to keeping our Happy Tenants community safe. The Eagle Bay Fire Department is also holdGreat for suites - completely independent systems. ing an Open Day in mid-August which will mark their 26th year of operation. Watch for notices. Eagle Bay Day is just a short month away. Mark August 5 Mitsubishi
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Heat Exhaustion Know the Symptoms - First Responders By Sandra Reutlinger "Whooo wheee - it's a hot one today!" He reaches over to touch her knee as they finally have taken a moment to sit down for a long overdue drink. "Siri said 31 degrees but I don't know if she's trustworthy" she says between slow slips while reaching for the Tylenol. Maybe the headache would pass quickly but the nausea seemed to be worsening. "What? Why'd you say that?" he asks. Now she is really confused and as she stands up the dizziness overtakes her resolve and she slumps back down in her seat feeling quite weak. He reaches over to brush her hair out of her eyes and her pale skin feels cool and moist. Not sure what’s going on to make her feel this way, but knowing things aren’t right at all, he picks up the phone and dials 911. Local volunteers, the South Shuswap First Responders arrive in minutes to assess and treat the patient. Heat exhaustion is one thing to look out for this summer as the temperatures rise and there’s work to be done that might put one at risk of overexposure to heat. Drinking plenty of water is the most important thing you can do for prevention. Without prompt care, heat exhaustion can advance to the more serious stage of heat stroke, so as soon as you suspect symptoms are heat related, get out of the heat and begin to cool down the body removing any tight or heavy clothing and applying cool wet cloths or placing wrapped ice packs on the neck, in the armpits and on the wrists and ankles. Never hesitate to call for help when you think there is an emergency. Work and play hard, but stay safe. We all want to enjoy summer in the Shuswap and avoid emergencies but when there is one, First Responders are trained and ready to respond. This past month we welcomed 3 new responders to our team who finished their training and received their licensing and we are grateful to have the extra help. If you’d like more information on how to volunteer, call Debbie Edwards @ 250-675-3355. Perhaps you get queasy and weak in the knees at the sight of blood. That’s ok, being a responder might not be how you can help us out, but volunteering to be a dispatcher doesn’t require any hands on stuff other than pen, paper and a map book to be able to relay the call from Ambulance Dispatch to our First Responders so that they have the address and information they need. We all want to help somehow though right?! The one thing that everyone can do is get a reflective house number sign to put up so the emergency response teams can locate you as quickly as possible. Often house numbers are buried behind overgrown bushes or simply not visible, especially at night when it’s difficult to see house numbers that aren’t reflective. Help us out, call Tom Edwards @ 250-6753355 to order your reflective address sign.
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FIRE – Our Biggest Potential for Natural Disaster Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society
By Marilyn Clark It is summer in the Shuswap and a time for fun in the sun, family gatherings, boating and surfing, camping, hiking – a hiatus that provides everyone the opportunity to regroup, reengage with family and friends and re-energize. Although flooding has interfered with many this spring, and the spring rains made many hillsides unstable and led to slides, our biggest potential for natural disaster is fire. In 1998, fire consumed hillsides around Salmon Arm causing half the population to be evacuated. In 2003, the Barriere fire, which was started with a dropped cigarette, consumed much of the village, the sawmill that was the primary industry for that area and travelled along the mountains on the north side of the South Thompson River. Residents of Chase were on evacuation alert as were folks living in the North Shuswap. We in Sorrento could see the flames to the west and had live embers landing on our property. In 2009, Notch Hill residents were evacuated and Skimikin Valley residents were on evacuation alert when fire threatened their homes. Although many of these fires are caused by lightning strikes, as noted, the Barriere fire was caused from the careless dropping of a burning cigarette. So, as much as we can play and have fun, we must be cau-
tious. This world we live in gets tinder dry and can explode in a moment. Pay attention to the fire hazards and the fire restrictions which can be found easily on the Kamloops Fire Centre website and has jurisdiction over all of the Southern Interior. On another note: our Society which operates the Sorrento Health Centre continues to seek additional practitioners to service our communities. Following our strategic planning day in April a number of initiatives are underway including our search for a physiotherapist for the area. A physio may wish to establish a practice on their own in the community or conduct a practice from the Health Centre. This community needs the services of a physio, preferably full time but even a day or two a week would be preferable to no physio. Our beloved physio, Anisha Moore, tragically left us two years ago but was able to successfully raise a family of three girls here so there is enough work between seniors with their issues and Worksafe and ICBC issues to succeed. We are advertising on the Physiotherapist Association of BC website but encourage you, if you know a physio who might be interested to have them call Barry Stokes, 250 6753306, or Marilyn Clark, 250 675-2449 for further information. Happy Summertime!
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The Smell Of Change Is In The Wind
Shuswap Beachwalkers Making Public Beaches Public By Dan McKerracher, P. Eng. Why would I say that something good actually came out of the record windstorm that tore through BC and specifically, the Shuswap and Okanagan valleys, on May 24? But listen . . . If you recall, in our area the storm roared out of a perfect cerulean sky about 4 that afternoon. As I sat on my deck lost in one of those NYT puzzles they publish to torture us, my first awareness was an ominous crack! in the fork of the iconic black cottonwood tree at the front corner of my property, sending a deadly chunk groundward. Before the storm was over it had also snapped a 3/8� chain holding my docks' guide cable to its sea anchor, sending my docks to grind on the shore for a week. It tore away my dive float and sent it 2 kilometers down the lake, and, finally, unleashed my runabout. Much work and a several sleepless nights later, the filling of some 1600 sandbags started . . . clearly, Mother Nature is punishing us for the abuse we've heaped on her for the past 150 years. And I know I was not alone in my troubles. As bad as it was here in the Shuswap, the damage was far greater in the Okanagan Lake, which was at record flood stage at the time. It took a massive, historical beating. Ironically and to my point, much of the resulting damage in the Kelowna waterfront area involved the illegal private docks, walls, walkways and gangplanks constructed across the public foreshore to completely block pedestrian access for large stretches. Now that so much of that illegal construction has been demolished, a huge movement to reopen the foreshore to the public is taking place in Kelowna, led in part by Mayor Colin Basran himself who has proclaimed this is now the time for the provincial government (Forest, Lands and Natural Re-
sources to be precise) to exercise their authority in the issuing of new dock permits and related enforcement action, in such a way as to finally take into consideration the public right of access along the foreshore. The mayor's comments reinforce the community action group PLAN Kelowna and individuals like Al Janusas and Brenda Bachmann who are actively engaged in raising the public's awareness as to their rights and responsibilities regarding public foreshore access issues. In comparison, our Shuswap Beachwalkers group wrote our first timid emails to government last August, nearly a year ago—in fact, before the Kelowna group first made headlines. However, while they now have an immense head of steam, we still toil in relative obscurity. Given how grievous their situation was to start with and the huge population lying adjacent their obstructed public foreshore and beaches, perhaps no surprise. We can learn from them and slide along on their grease for a while, as it were. One major difference is already evident: as mentioned, their senior local politician, Mayor Basran, has publicly announced support for re-establishing the public's lawful right to walk unhindered along the foreshore. However, we have yet to see any official in the Shuswap take a public position or offer their explicit support for our pre-existing legal beachwalking rights. Not one. At least, not yet--but we are ever hopeful. You know who has come on board, commendably but perhaps ironically? The Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) has recently taken the position with their 1000plus membership that public access to the foreshore is a prin(Continued on page 19)
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Sorrento Lions Club
By Judi Kembel Sadly, we must report the loss of another former Lion member. Ron Filipchuk passed away Sunday, June 18 and his celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 24th at the Sorrento Drop-In Society. Ron and his wife, Shirley, were members until Ron’s health failed and they chose to resign. Shirley catered many of our dinner meetings with Ron’s assistance. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our installation of 2017-2018 officers took place on June 15th and was officiated by our member, Zone Chair Lorne Grigg. He also inducted four new members into our club: Sandra Borrowman, Cindy Fredrickson, Will McGown and Dorothy Stebbings. We enjoyed a wonderful meal from the Chinese Garden Restaurant. Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast was held June 18 and with lots of support from the Lions, it could be called a success although there were very few local visitors. Thanks to Sandra Heschuk for her help with the coffee, mixing of scrambled eggs and kitchen cleanup. We are proud to announce the winner of one of our four $2,000.00 bursaries. Kara Spencer, a graduate from King’s Christian High School will be attending Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford and we wish her all the best in her postsecondary education pursuits. We will be holding more of our famous pancakes breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on July 15th and August 12th. Our weekly meat draws were held every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm until June 23 at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento and will resume on September 15th, 2017. All funds raised go right back into the community. Come out and support this worthy and fun event. We always welcome new members and if you are over 19
years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact Sorrento Lions club secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you!
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ciple that should not only be tolerated by their membership, but fostered and encouraged in a true community partnership. They are proactively reminding their members in monthly newsletter updates, for example, to be thoughtful and considerate in the placement of their roll-up docks on the beach in all seasons to facilitate summer walkers and winter snowshoers. Owing to the exemplary SWOA leadership I have now become a member of SWOA myself, and encourage any with an interest in waterfront to do the same. The fees are nominal in exchange for the information and collective voice they offer. Politicians and public in the Shuswap, we need your help. We need your voices, your feet, your hearts. Let us not wait to become another Kelowna waterfront, requiring a 200-year storm-return situation to finally galvanize renewal of our right of access. Let us together restore a sense of community and kindness to our waterfront.
Sorrento Food Bank Submitted by Verna Nitsche The staff at The Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre Ltd. held a drive on May 4 and 5 in support of The Sorrento Food Bank. The Sorrento Food Bank thanks the staff for or-
ganizing this event. Approximately 1000 pounds of food and monetary donations were collected. These donations make a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and serve.
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South Shuswap Health Services Society By Gillian Richardson Have you stopped by the Blind Bay Health and Wellness Centre? That’s the new name for the location of services supported by the South Shuswap Health Services Society in the Blind Bay Market Place next to Spinnaker Café. It is the new home for Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre (call 675-3661) and the mobile collection lab services (call 250-374-1644 for information). Note the new operating times: CISRC is still open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 to 2:00. Lab Services will change to 8:00 to 2:00, every Thursday. The community response to the mobile collection lab has been very good, with many people taking advantage of this service closer to home. If the demand increases, so will the number of days of operation. All patients must present a requisition from their physicians. Those with existing standing orders, call your physicians and have them fax a copy to 250-374-5638. The name Blind Bay must be clearly marked on the top right hand corner of the requisition. Out of province patients require a BC physician to complete a requisition form and fax as above. Note: these services are provided at no cost to you. Our mobile lab service provider serves out of province patients, as long as the ordering doctor has credentials in BC and an active BC MSP billing number, she/he can order the required lab test on either requisition. We will complete the tests and then bill the out of province medical system under the patient’s health number. The patient may access their results on My eHealth by registering at LifeLabs.com following their collection. Thank you to those who helped with the recent 2-day mobile mammography screening service. BC Cancer Agency will return to this location next year. SSHSS is pleased to facilitate this annual service. Remember, CISRC has an easy meal option for you this summer! We stock nutritious 3-course frozen meals from Better Meals, a Burnaby company. The soups, entrees and desserts are all packaged separately, ready for easy preparation in the microwave. The cost is only $7.50. Stop by and take a look at the menu selections. Looking ahead........keep Saturday, Sept 9 free on your calendar for our next exciting fundraising event. It’s cocktails and dinner with live band at Finz. Tickets $50, call 250-675-3255.
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Music in The Bay 2017 Kicks Off In Blind Bay July 6 Submitted by Karen Brown Nine weeks of fabulous complimentary live music concerts will kick off this Thursday July 6th at Centennial Field in Blind Bay. The series, presented by the Arts Council for the South Shuswap, will feature an opener and main act each week starting at 6:15 pm. The first performers will be Chicken Like Birds who take the stage at 6:15, followed by the reggae, soul and world music artist Buckman Coe at 7:00. Inspired by artists who delivered messages of social justice, humanity and love, Buckman Coe continues to explore class folk, soul and reggae. Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, John Lennon and Bob Marley…these are the heroes that will always inform Buckman and his group. The Arts Council is thrilled to have Buckman Coe and other artists of this calibre performing at Music in the Bay 2017. Although all nine weeks of summer music are free to attend, donations are highly appreciated to support the live music series.
BC SPCA Shuswap Branch Recycling Centre Wins SASCU Canada 150 Grant
Pictured from left to right: Sheri Greeno, SASCU Marketing Manager Barry Delaney, CEO SASCU Financial Group Victoria Olynik, Manager BCSPCA Shuswap Branch Barry Johnson, SASCU Board Chair
support for the work that our volunteers do to protect and enhance the quality of life for animals in the Shuswap. The Recycling Centre will also benefit our local environment. Inevitably, we receive plastic bags and boxes used to deliver bottles but also Submitted by Sherri Funfer see non-refundable glassware too; so we're happy to recycle those SASCU members have chosen the BC SPCA Shuswap items that may otherwise litter our roadways and parks.” Branch Recycling Centre as the winner of the SASCU Canada “We also commend all of the organizations for their participa150 Grant! The $50,000 grant will be used to construct a recycling centre tion in the SASCU Canada 150 Grant process,” says Barry Johnto provide storage and adequate space for sorting bottles and se- son, Chair, SASCU Board of Directors. “Each demonstrates the curing recycling donations. Any remaining funds above the cost strong community spirit and volunteerism in the Shuswap.” The other finalists were the Eagle Valley Transportation Free Ride of the project will be directed to animal medical and wellness Program and the Larch Hills Nordic Society Chalet Expansion. needs at the local Shuswap Branch. Learn more about the winning SASCU Canada 150 Grant “Thank you to SASCU’s members for choosing us as their Canada 150 community project!” says Victoria Olynik, Manager project at sascu.com/BCSPCA. of the BC SPCA Shuswap Branch. “It shows such incredible
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A Very Special Day with the Donkeys
Top: Member Day Visit with the Donkeys Bottom: Centerfold Sara and a special visitor
By Chris Harris The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is a permanent home for donkeys and mules that have found the loving care and safety that they so deserve. It is our pleasure to welcome guests to our facility in beautiful Turtle Valley, BC and we hope that each visitor leaves with a new understanding of donkeys and mules, their unique care requirements and the importance of providing a refuge for their ongoing care. As an animal welfare charity, funding generally comes from the generosity of the public who visit and fall in love with these amazing creatures. To this end we have created several funding programs, one of which is the Membership Program. For a small cost, the annual membership enables our supporters free access to the Refuge during open days and hours (except major fundraising events) as well as a say in the operation of the Refuge at the Annual General Meeting each year. This program is particularly popular with folks who may wish to visit the Refuge several times during the year for
hugs and snuggles from the donkeys and mules. However, for the general comfort and safety of the donkeys and our visitors, donkeys and mules are on one side of the fencing and visitors are on the other. UNTIL NOW..... For one very special day only, on Wednesday September 13th, 2017 from 10am to 2pm the Refuge will be open to CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY. For 4 glorious hours, members will be invited into the barns and paddocks to spend a very special time with some of our donkeys. Hugs, snuggles, brushing, photo ops, great stories....or just a cup of tea and a visit with fellow members ... does it get any better than that? If you are a member with current standing, please mark this very special day on your calendar. If you are not already a member, please contact us or go to our website, www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.c om for details on how to become a member. If you are unsure of the status of your membership, please email us at aa.donkeyrefuge@gmail.com. This will be something never to be forgotten. It will make your heart happy!
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Business Scoop “What If?” Questions
By Rob Marshall, Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap Often in our business and personal lives, we need to ask open-ended questions to help shift thinking—ours and others. These questions allow us to explore different ideas, to perhaps get us to look at our habits and traditions from a fresh viewpoint to see if they are relevant in today's world. Sometimes just by asking, we will be lead in new and exciting directions. At other times, we may stay the course but the knowledge offers other options. "What If?" questions are a wonderful tool to work through the challenges we are facing as business owners or managers. They allow a thoughtful conversation to explore ideas that may not have occurred to us. The "What If?" questions can help us think beyond our comfort zone and towards future possibilities. In considering our "What If?" questions, we will need to think of our goals, to keep in mind our visions. When we ask what's hindering us from achieving those goals, some questions may immediately come to mind. What if those barriers were not in front of us? How would we approach the problem? What if we had unlimited funds? What if we had enough staff? What if we had enough time? Alternatively, we may need to ask questions from the point of view that there are limiting factors, or that we impose some constraints. What if our clients were only willing to pay half of what we charge? How could we survive? What if our foundation product or service was not profitable? What if our major client went out of business? What if we needed to build our new website in a week? Any of these, or other scenarios whether real or imaginary, can make us
shift our thinking. Here are two examples of "What If?" questions that may spark a healthy discussion in your businesses. "What if we got kicked out and the board brought in a new CEO, what would he do?" - Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel "[What] if you could go back in time five years, what decision would you make differently? What is your best guess as to what decision you're making today you might regret five years from now?" - Patrick Lencioni, business author and speaker The questions we ask are as important as the answers we give. They will help us reach our goals or maybe even change our goals. They help to define our business as we move forward. What are the important "What If?" questions we need to ask ourselves, our colleagues and our staff? -Paul Abra, Motivated Coaching We’d love to hear from you. Our team at Community Futures Shuswap desires to be a resource to business owners in our region. We are experienced advisors with a network of mentors and professionals that would be more than happy to connect with you to help you get your business in the best health it can be. Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap. For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca
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By Jill Goward The other day I decided that this Natter column would be about snakes - those evil-looking, slithery, creepy grass and garter snakes which seem to be abundant around here, especially in my veggie garden. Coincidentally the same day, Global news presented an article about the world's deadliest snakes and how their bites were becoming a serious contender for the most common cause of death in certain countries. This is not my favourite subject. I detest all things snake. I'm not too fond of fat worms either. We never saw snakes where I grew up. The only snakes in Britain were the seldom -seen adders and they're so poisonous you avoided even going into their known habitat, as people rarely survive the bite of an adder. Therefore, we did not grow up learning how to tolerate, nay, handle or much less like B.C.'s apparently innocuous grass snakes. “Don't be silly” I hear you say. “Snakes around here are harmless.” When I hear that I am compelled to tell this story. A lady I knew (I'll call her Mary) was out for a pleasant sunny afternoon's strawberry picking on a u-pick farm. She was wearing sandals. Blissfully picking and eating a few delicious strawberries, Mary suddenly felt movement on her foot. She looked down to see what it was and, yes, you've guessed it, it was a grass snake slithering across her sandal. Mary, instantly shocked and petrified, screamed, threw down her basket and with the agility of a highland dancer, leapt up in the air, ran very quickly back to her car, stomping as if to shake off the offending snake. I know what you're thinking here too, but let me tell you this is where a so-called harmless snake turned harmful. Mary was so horrified that in her fit, she jumped and stamped, painfully jarring her neck. Of course the berry picking was abandoned for ever more, and Mary left that patch of what should have been pure joy, shaking like a laburnum tree in a west coast windstorm, vowing never to pick strawberries from anywhere but a store shelf. It also became apparent that Mary's jarred neck became permanently cricked and misaligned. No amount of doctors, physios and chiro's have subsequently been able to straighten her spine. Mary lives in constant pain and dread. True story! Therefore, when I hear people say “They're harmless,” meaning they won't hurt poor old me who grows and loves strawberries, my answer to them is “Tell that to Mary.” So while you are in that strawberry patch, first throw in a handful of dirt to make any nasties scurry away and always wear your “wellies!” NHTHA President, Alan Cook, asked me to remind you to watch out for bicycles on our narrow roads. There's a growing interest in cycling and many, many cyclist are enjoying this area, often stopping in at Notch Hill viewing site to watch a few trains and possibly picnic. Please respect their right to the road too. Visit www.notchhillhall.com
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Blind Bay Painters 2017 Annual Art Show and Sale Submitted by Betty Schriver On this very special 150 Anniversary of Canada, it was great to celebrate Canada in the Shuswap in so many different ways! One of the events that was part of the activity, was the Blind Bay Painters Annual Art Show and Sale! Twenty eight artists participated with 109 paintings shown and several sales took place. The growth of the group is reflective of the difficulty in naming the Linda Becker Award during the wine and cheese celebration, as there was a 4 way tie for the artist choice in the award. In the end, newcomer Karen Moore Barter’s beautiful painting of “Winters Light on the Shuswap” was drawn out of the 4 artists who were tied. The other three artists were Judy Mackenzie for luminous painting “In the Canyon”, Melody Roth for her symbolic Lion painting called “Sign from Above”, and Claudia Ross for her heartfelt painting of “My Dad”. We also had a first time draw of a donated painting by Judy MacKenzie just for the artists! Lucky Lynda Early won that prize. There were three door prizes given after the show and the winners of the door prizes were: Judy Waller, Sandy Richards, and Selena George. Thank you to Judi Reglin, Jean Christie, and Rosemary Foster for their art donations for the door prizes. And lastly there is a Peoples Choice award based on votes from visitors coming to the show and that honour went to Carrie George for her painting “Birches”! Overall another successful and fun art show and we totally enjoyed all the participation from the community and visitors in helping us celebrate Canada in our own way!
Larry Becker (Presenter of the Linda Becker Memorial Award) and Karen Moore Barter in front of her award winning painting.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures minutes of By Jason Lutterman Remember that feeling as a child, staring out the window of winding our your parents’ car? Wondering what lay around the next corner way up the or beyond the next horizon? I do. That feeling has stayed with trail, we me over the years and has become like a compass leading me to reached our places I never imagined. I, like many of you, am lucky enough first stop. to call the Shuswap home, with its endless adventures through The hidden cave of Mt. all four seasons. Fifteen minutes from my door can feel like the other side of Ida tucked the world. From hidden caves to stunning waterfalls, white wa- away on the backside of a switchback. One of a few caves hidden in the ter rivers to still lakes. Regardless of the trail you choose, the mountain. Shuswap has the adventure of a lifetime for you. I have been We threw our packs on and crawled in. The opening is no fortunate to find some great friends and a lovely wife who share my passion for nature. While out on our journeys we’ve more than four feet. Once inside it’s tall enough to stand and often come across others out on their own. We realized the sig- then leads deep into the mountain. Those confident of venturing nificance of sharing our outings and that’s when our group was in will find stunning mineral deposits of all colors. Calcium deposits hang from the ceiling, while the walls look like casborn. cading marble. Deeper in the cave, past a small opening Shuswap Overland Adventures is a group where people share stories and pictures of their favorite trails or hidden plac- (braced by railway ties) lies a room big enough for ten people. es. With new friends, we share our sense of adventure and plan You can hear echoes of water dripping from the ceiling. In our jeeps, we continued up the road to the entrance of the future outings. Though our group has just recently started, we West Peak Trail. Too narrow and steep have already had some epic adventures to drive any further we headed up on together. foot. The South Shuswap Scoop has givSkies darkening, we climbed over rock en me a great opportunity to write faces and fallen trees. We reached the about and share our wild adventures lookout as a storm began rolling in. We with you. It's hard to pick just one. made our way along the narrow ridge One day in June we did something to the highest reachable point. Sheer special. I was at work, but driving cliffs on either side of us, we could see down the road it hit me, that urge to from Falkland to Revelstoke. Stopping get out on the trail. I phoned my go-to at the edge, we sat down on a fallen -guy, Mike. Mike and I have had untree that looked like it had been there countable adventures together. Being since the beginning of time, untouched dropped off by helicopter into raging and put there just for us to sit on and wildfires, spending days hiking with watch the powerful storm roll through. the spray of the Pacific Ocean in our Lightning filled the sky for the next faces, to seeing the Shuswap from evehour as we sat there taking in the show. ry mountain top. So when he looked Afterwards we proceeded back down down at his phone and saw my numthe mountain by headlamp. ber, he knew I had a plan. Once back in our jeeps we flicked on We decided to leave after work and head up Mt. Ida. Hopping into our Top: Entrance to hidden cave at Mt. Ida. (Continued on page 27) Bottom: Calcium deposits hanging from cave ceiling. jeeps we hit the trail. After thirty
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wap can you have the adventure of a lifetime over & over again only minutes from your door step? Thank you for letting me share our adventures with you. View the pictures at Shuswap Overland Adventures on Facebook.
This morning on the way to work, I looked over to my left and there was a Woman in a brand new Cadillac doing 75 mph, with her face up next to her rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner. I looked away for a couple seconds! And when I looked back she was halfway over in my lane, still working on that makeup. As a man, I don't scare easily. But she scared me so much; I dropped my electric shaver, which knocked the donut out of my other hand. In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the car using my knees against the steering wheel, it knocked my cell phone away from my ear, which fell, into the coffee between my legs, splashed, and burned Big Jim and the Twins, ruined the phone, soaked my trousers, and disconnected an important call. Damn women drivers!!
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By Stefan Schielke Many people ask about streaming TV and movies. With so many choices, what is the ‘best’ option? Below are three of the most popular ways to either download or stream content. Torrent sites use files that are broken up into small pieces of information and shared over a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Users download an entire file composed of small parts shared from multiple computers in the ‘swarm’. As a user downloads a piece of the file, make it available for someone to download it from them. Torrent sites share movies, TV, books, music, software… the possibilities are endless. Depending on the content being shared, users can violate copyright infringement laws. In 1999 a small P2P company, called Napster, created a program that enabled people to share music. A court order shut down Napster in 2001 due to copyright infringement. Since then, many websites have provided the same service. One of the most notable P2P sites is “The Pirate Bay,” which was started in 2003. The founders were all imprisoned in 2009 for copyright infringement. While the site still exists, it keeps getting moved to countries where laws are more relaxed. Android Kodi boxes – A Kodi box is a standalone device that runs the Kodi software and plugs into your TV or comput-
er monitor. The software allows users to play and view most streaming media, such as videos, music, podcasts, and videos, from the internet. The Kodi boxes and software themselves are not illegal. However, third-party software can be loaded onto the boxes allowing users to download pirated movies and TV shows that do violate copyright infringement laws. People ask me why I do not program and sell the Kodi boxes. Canadian companies have been told to cease selling them with the software pre-installed. I believe that providing these units to people (even without the additional software) contributes to illegal downloading. Netflix - is a streaming service that allows people to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries and more on thousands of Internet-connected devices. While not all movies or TV shows are available to stream, there is a huge catalogue of entertainment available. Netflix operates on a subscription based model with plans for 1 screen, 2 screens or 4 screens, allowing you to share one account with family or friends. While there are other methods for streaming or downloading content, if you want to stay on the legal side of things, one is better off utilizing a service like Netflix. As always, if you need advice or help with your online safety, contact us on Facebook, Twitter, email or phone. Until next time, turn off your TV’s and enjoy everything that the Shuswap has to offer. stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca 250-679-7744
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Off the Grid By Una St. Clair Furious pounding on the barn door was distracting me from the most important task at hand, and I resolved to just ignore the ruckus! There I was, prostrate on dirty hay underneath a very jumpy ewe trying to help newborn twins get into the drinking habit. The loud banging was causing the stressed ewe to literally bounce off the walls. It had been a disturbing night - just before the door banging had started, the sheep and I had been startled by the deafening grating rasp of a massive snow avalanche whooshing off the huge metal roof. Even though I was really frustrated, I continued to speak in soothing dulcet tones to the maddened sheep, as I stayed alert to which lamb was next up for trampling. I certainly did feel like letting off steam with a big yell towards the barn door to stop the banging, but I knew all gains in trust would disappear like smoke in the night if I suddenly screamed my fury. So I stayed silent and didn’t respond to the banging which continued with some ferocity against the sturdy barn door. I had locked it from the inside to barricade woolly escapees from gleefully leaping into the sparkling darkness. At long last, my efforts were rewarded with two wee lambies able to nurse on their own, and the wild eyed mother was grudgingly appreciating the joys of motherhood. I staggered to my feet, cold as yesterday’s mutton and totally fed up with these midnight highjinks. Passing through the barn door, I realized the big wooden handle on the outside had been ripped right off! There was no stopping my first thought, which was a version of “What idiot has broken my brand new door?” Shoveling noises attracted my attention to the side of the barn. Lo and behold, here was my husband huffing and puffing while shoveling snow faster than a steam engine. I instantly figured the time had come and he had lost his mind, so decided just as quickly to give him a piece of my mind to fill in for his loss. “What’s wrong with you?” I de-
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manded crossly, “Why were you makto drink!” ing so much noise, and, seriously, you Yes indeed, farming can have a ripped the door handle off!” Dulcet strangely transformative effect upon tones all used up on the sheep, I scolded one’s marriage. Una St.Clair, Cranky Barnyard Boss him like a harpie, my eyes glaring with HighCroft Farm, Sorrento, 250-675-5595 unfiltered irritation. “You can’t make a una@highcroft-farm.com lot of noise when I am working with “See You At the Market!” lambs! And why are you digging like that? Have you lost your mind?” With a strangled croak, Ernest, the half crazed fellow, came rushing towards me, waving his shovel. “I only had seconds to find you!” he shouted “I was searching for your feet!” Now $2.49 per Lin. ft. (all colours) it was clear he was having one of those overworked farmer’s mental Galvalume $2.19 per Lin ft. breakdowns. “My feet are here, at the Manufactured in Kamloops! end of my legs where they usually are.” I replied calmly, hoping that Call Today common sense would bring him around. “Oooohhh, you’re not buried!” he exclaimed in wonderment. discountdirectmetals.com “Not buried! Why would I be buried?” I snapped back impatiently. “The snow off the roof!” Ernest gasped “I thought you were underneath, and when you didn’t answer Do you own waterfront property on and I couldn’t find you, I knew you Shuswap or surrounding lakes? would die if I didStay informed with SWOA n’t get you out right away!” It Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing was a touching regulations from all levels of government. Working together moment, a testathrough SWOA provides an effective voice to address these ment to husbandly issues. care and concern and verification A two year membership at $50 will help you to stay current on that my life insurissues that impact you, give you access to expert advice and to ance policy was of the SWOA website with information on the rules and regulations little interest.. associated with living/building on the lake. SWOA is currently “Don’t be riadvocating for changes to CSRD Bylaw 900 to have it be diculous, of consistent with the Provincial moorage regulations. course I wasn’t SWOA advocates for the rights of waterfront property owners buried under the on the Shuswap and surrounding lakes with the goal of snow! Tsk, tsk. protecting the lakeshore environment and fostering respect for, You’re going to and quiet enjoyment of, all beachfront areas. SWOA has over have to fix that 1200 members; growing that number gives us a stronger voice. door handle. And next time don’t Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association make so much Go to www.SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA. noise when I’m For more information, email info@SWOA.ca trying to get lambs
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Shuswap Trail News Submitted by Phil McIntyre-Paul shuswaptrailalliance.com Canada 150 Original Wooden Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, July 15th - Sunday, July 16th - is a new event to be held on Shuswap Lake at Canoe Beach. This Canada 150 project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. It is presented in partnership with Shuswap Rowing & Paddling Club and Aspiral Youth Partners Association. The festival offers opportunities for multi-cultural participation and celebrates the historic significance of dragon boating in Canada and the restoration of nine original Hong Kong wooden dragon boats. First Nations, Hong Kong and Taiwanese wooden boats will be celebrated during a family oriented festival offering ethnically themed foods, cultural entertainment, fine art and children’s programming together with exciting wooden boat races on the shores of Shuswap Lake in Canoe BC. Twelve dragon boat teams from around the province, working artisans, community organizations and volunteers will participate in the festival. For more information about the Shuswap Association for
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5am – 6pm for the next several weeks. We thank Canoe Forest Products staff and contractors for their ongoing collaboration with the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Bike Club, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, and other trail stewardship organizations - and for their support and extra care reopening trails and reinstalling trail signs following harvest.
What is Everything Shuswap? Shared from shuswappress.wordpress.com Everything Shuswap is a unique project facilitated by a partnership between the author, the North Okanagan Shuswap-School District #83 and local publisher, Shuswap Press. The author, Jim Cooperman, has gifted his work to the School District, so that all funds raised will be dedicated to support outdoor learning in the Shuswap. He has been working on the project for the ten years his column, Shuswap Passion has been published in the Market News. In addition, he plans to provide all the digital research materials to the local schools. Local teachers are thrilled that they will finally have resources available to support their efforts to promote learning activities about our region. In addition to serving as a curriculum support material for the grade 10 social studies class, Everything Shuswap will become a resource book for all the schools in the dis-
trict. Outdoor learning is growing in the Shuswap. Last year over 300 students from 11 classes attended the second “Outdoor Awesome” event at Little Mountain Park. They were engaged in many types of outdoor activities, including fire making, bird identification and shelter building. In May 2014, 15 teachers received training by experienced outdoor interpreters. More students will benefit as the outdoor learning program expands thanks to the increased funding made available from sales of Everything Shuswap. In addition to providing much needed curriculum support and reference materials for grades 6 to 12, the Everything Shuswap publishing project will make a contribution to the larger community by helping publish the first comprehensive book about the Shuswap, which will enrich residents, promote tourism and attract settlement.
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For you to Participate in North Shuswap Historical Society Submitted by Loretta Greenough On July 9th at 2:00 p.m. the North Shuswap Historical Society will be celebrating Canada 150 with a Photographic Show on the history of the North Shuswap. The will be held in the North Shuswap Community Hall. On July 16th the North Shuswap Historical Society will be holding an Open House at T & L Reflections – A Little Museum from 10:00 – 4:00 at 3730 Zinck Rd., Scotch Creek, B.C. There will be various interactive pioneer activities taking place and the Lion’s will be running a B.B.Q. for hungry visitors. Any questions call 250-9556431. We look forward to seeing you at both of these events.
The North Shuswap Historical Society has been very active lately. We had a very successful June Pot Luck which everyone enjoyed. The food was delicious and the socializing wonderful. On June 25th thirtythree members enjoyed the annual Mystery Tour. As the members drive to the unknown destinations they read about the history of various spots. The tour is divided into three envelopes. Once they reach the first destination, they are given the second envelope and so on. We enjoyed the wonderful Ashcroft museum and their walking tour as well as visiting Hat Creek Ranch with all their history. The day ended with a lovely dinner in Chase.
By Jean Toker The Reedman Gallery at the Blind Bay Memorial Hall, is once again pleased to be opening the Artist Collaborative for the season. The Collaborative first opened in August of 2016 and was a welcome addition to the Art Scene in the Blind Bay Area. This year the Gallery will be opening on Thursday July 6th and will be open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 until August 27th. This year we have a variety of Art forms on display, including glass works, woodworking, fibre art, basketweaving, jewellry, and many styles of painting including watercolour, acrylic, oils, inks, and mixed mediums. The Artists are inspired by the beautiful surroundings we live in and the work reflects the many moods and colours in the area. We will be continually adding new displays and works throughout the summer so you will see something new each time you come in. Something new this year will be the demonstrations. Some Artists will be setting up to show firsthand how their art is created and will be pleased to talk to you about their art and the vibrant art community in the area. We encourage you to come down and talk to us. The Blind Bay Memorial Hall is located at 2510 Blind Bay Road, across from the Bayside Marina, right in the heart of Blind Bay, the Reedman Gallery is located on the lower level. This is a great spot to bring your summer guests for a unique experience. The Gallery is air conditioned for your comfort and we encourage browsing and conversation. There is lots of parking or you can also take a nice stroll along the lake road for a little exercise. See you soon!
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Is Your Pet Extra-Sensitive To Sound? By Jim McEwan Sensitivity to sound is a relatively common affliction of pets. Although anxious pets and certain breeds can be more likely to suffer from sound phobias, any pet may have issues with thunderstorms, fireworks and/or loud music. The sensitivity may arise from a previous negative association. For example, a pet that has been disciplined for getting into the garbage may develop a fear of the sound of a plastic bag rustling. Unfortunately, without the proper intervention, the fear often worsens over time. Sound Sensitive Pet Symptoms • hiding • cowering • trembling • pacing, circling • barking, whining • digging • jumping • chewing • or even urination and defecation The most common causes of sound related fear behaviour are thunderstorms, fireworks and gunshots. Thunderstorms are especially complex events because your pet may also be affected by the changes in barometric pressure, lightening, heavy rain and static charges. Treatments & Remedies The good news is that you can help your pet deal with these phobias. Massage therapy is a great first choice. A full body calming massage will steady your pet and strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Another non-medicinal option is a commercially available “Thunder Shirt” which fits tightly to your pet and has a metallic lining to reduce sensitivity to static charges. Creating “white noise” may be just enough to distract your pet. This can be especially useful during Halloween to drown out the sound of fire crackers which causes tremendous anxiety for some pets. You may try turning the music up or keeping the television on overnight or spending some quality time in the laundry room with the washer or dryer running. Sometimes something as simple as a house fan can do the trick. If white noise is not enough to distract your fearful pet, try having a puppy party with some friends’ dogs to keep your dog busy long enough to bypass the fear cycle. Working with a trainer is also recom-
mended as some noise phobias can be difficult to break, not to mention destructive to the home. A last resort may be a visit to your veterinarian for a prescription sedative or anti-anxiety medication which also works well alongside professional training. When a new pet is welcomed into your home, doing everything you can to prevent the development of sound phobias is the best plan. Gently climatize or expose them to as many sounds and experiences as possible. Start by teaching your pet that play is much more fun than any scary noise she may experience. Doing fun activities such as hide and seek, fetch or playing with a favourite toy while loud sounds occur well help you achieve this. They now associate what could have been scary noises with fun games and favourite toys. This not only desensitizes your pet from loud noises but helps your pet to become more social and develops a stronger bond between the two of you!
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By Kenneth Finlayson To forsake the hectic hornhonking humdrum of city living; and to seek the sweet vicissitudes of the country life, was the foundation of thought when the decision was made to move to the Interior. In Vancouver I had always had a pipe organ on which to practice: now there likely would be none. Well, I figured, if Dr Sweitzer could build an organ in the Interior of Africa, surely I could manage something in the Interior of BC. July 1, 1989, I found myself in a cabin perched on the side of a mountain overlooking beautiful Shuswap Lake. I opened and read a free local newspaper and it said in bold letters: “Doggie In The Window”. I had always wanted an Alsatian ever since I had read a WWII story about an Alsatian that saved a pilot's life from a burning plane crash. An Alsatian it explained, is like a black German Shepherd. Dr Sweitzer was an Alsatian! I brought home a six week old puppy that could fit in the palm of your hand. Although she was so tiny, she had big feet. That meant she was going to grow into a big dog. On the cover of an album of Dr Sweitzer at the organ, I noticed he had enormous feet which may explain perhaps why he became the (Continued on page 35)
•Arts Council for the South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society Jean Toker 250- 675-5521, jtokersix@gmail.com •Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier 250-675-2860 •Carlin Country Market carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 •Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE sales office) 250-515-6047, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com. • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer
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world's greatest organist, besides being the world's greatest humanitarian. The little dog had marked white eyebrows on her black face that looked remarkably similar to the white eyebrows of Dr Sweitzer. The first few months on the Shuswap, I was totally enamoured with the beauty of the place. I did nothing but a little gardening and exploring the surrounding mountains in an old International Scout. One day in Sorrento, I met a fellow by the name of Alex Chisholm. When he discovered I was an organist, he said excitedly: How would you like to play this Sunday at Saint Mary's? I said I would be delighted. Sunday came around and for the first time since coming out to the country, I slept in. There were ten minutes to get there. The car wouldn't start. I had left the lights on. The bicycle! I tore away with music strapped to the back carrier. Lucky for me it was all downhill and I made it on time by the hair of my chin. As we proceeded through the service and I was playing the JS Bach offertory, a murmur began to rise in the congregation. It broke out into all out laughter. Had I played an F natural by mistake? The minister, the Reverend Dan McQuarrie, signalled with a hand up: Stop! Everyone was laughing and pointing at the window high above the altar. The minister turned around. There was the Alsatian, large as life, peering down at everyone, tongue drooling and tail wagging vociferously. In the confusion of the morning she had followed me all the way to Church, about three miles. She recognized my music sounding through the window and leapt upon the low roof that covers the stairwell of the new addition. I had to go and get her and bring her in. Then everyone had to pet her. Dan McQuarrie is still kicking around Salmon Arm; Alex Chisholm has passed to higher service as an honourary Canon no less; and the little white Church of Saint Mary's is still standing there in Sorrento, with the roof leading to the window above the altar. I doubt if there has ever been such excitement around the Church as that day when Dr Sweitzer looked down from heaven and smiled.
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 Carlin Hall Chase, BC 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Jane 250-675-5426. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm at • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the sec250-515-3276 ond Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For Cedar Heights Community Association details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). 250-515-6047, cisrcbb@gmail.com • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm walk - 3rd Saturday in Sorrento 10am. All ages • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm Wheelchair available by prearangement. FMI: • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies Dan McKerracher - 250-319-5121 or danmckerafternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm racher@telus.net. • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Sat - Karate 8:30am (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Eagle Bay Community Hall Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/ www.intheshuswap.ca/eaglebayhall shuswaphikerladies/ Hall rentals: 250-675-3772 or 250-675-3136 • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mon- • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 days, 9am (till the end of October) (writing, danc- • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 ing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. 675-2408 create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near • Garden Club - Thur. 10am Sorrento-Blind Bay. Con• Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 11am to 1pm. Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett 250- • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am 675-2574 noon. Blind Bay Community Society/Hall • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story times, colouring, craft days, and more check our 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; website or stop by. Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 or wolfebks@gmail.com • Salsa Dancing - Tuesdays, 3-4pm facebook.com/BlindBayHall Notch Hill Town Hall • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30 am - 3 pm; 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-803-5206 Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 or email: bschrivwww.notchhillhall.com er@telus.net • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy Ali• Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May son at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or pawswbear@telus.net. email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church, in
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Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI Maureen 250-675-3683 • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon • Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib 1:30 pm 675-4117 • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. We are always looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw every Friday (except stats) 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub on T.C. Hwy Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (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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