North Shuswap Kicker July 2021 by Shuswap Kicker

282nd Edition

July 2021

Serving the North Shuswap, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Chase, Adams Lake & Seymour Arm. Between 3300 - 7500 distributed (depending on time of year).

Please help us expand our readership & recycle our newsletter - pass it on when you’re done enjoying it.

Touring Celista Estate Winery By Jo Anne Malpass and international awards, including two When Margaret and Jake Ootes double-gold medals last year, one each for bought the 160-acre property they would Celista Cuvee and Marg’s Rose. Its wine eventually turn into Celista Estate Winery, sells out every year. Starting with 600 to they had no idea what 700 cases in the earthey were going to do ly years, this year, it with the land and knew will probably bottle nothing about growing 3,000 cases. grapes or wine making. Each Now producWednesday and ing some of Canada’s Saturday morning, best wines in the most Jake shares stories northern grape winery about the history of in North America, Jake the winery, gives a says he wouldn’t want tour of the vineyard to live anywhere else. and facility and exIn 1995 when they plains how wine is came to the Shuswap made. Tours can be looking for a retirefollowed by a wine ment property, Jake tasting in the tasting and Marg were livroom and/or a glass ing and working in of wine on the paYellowknife. Not ready tio overlooking the to retire, they would reShuswap. turn to Celista over the The Winery next 10 years making invited the Kicker, improvements. Hydro, Taste of the water, a road and a Shuswap’s Margaret house were added, and Jake Ootes talks about the planting, care and and Nigel, and the first vines were harvesting of wine grapes in his vineyard. Shuswap Adventure planted in 2002. The Girl Sarah, to attend Photo credit: Ali Maki Ootes themselves took its first tour of the up residency in 2005. season on June 26, gave us a wine tasting Celista Estate Winery has been grow- and shared a charcuterie board filled with ing steadily since then. Going into its 12th some of the local cheeses, meats, chutneys year as a winery, it has over 100 national and crackers offered for sale there. Taste

250-318-1704

•

dave44@cablelan.net

Drain Rock • Road Materials • Crush Products • Top Soil • Blasted Landscape Rock

we build rock walls

(continued on page 3 )

SCOTCH CREEK

BOTTLE DEPOT

“The Friendly Store” 250-955-0646

Summer Hours OPEN

6 Days a Week 8:30am - 3:30pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Customers Safety Comes First

Dear Customers

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have assured safe sanitation procedures are in place We Care About You!

Serving the North Shuswap since 1996 Leslie or Dale Jones

250-679-7652

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Featured: 2021 Montara 23’ Surf Boss 2.0

The ultimate versatility in one boat!

Phone: 250-955-2424 or Toll Free: 1-800-668-2628 Hours: 8am-6pm, 7 Days a Week Website: www.captainsvillage.com Email: info@captainsvillage.com Follow us @captainsvillagemarina

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

Touring Celista Estate Winery continued (continued from page 1)

of the Shuswap spent the day touring all early season ripening grapes, as the the North Shuswap, from Anglemont season is too short for the long season Marina to Quaaout varieties. When we Lodge, posting videos were there, the winery was in the process on the Shuswap Shop of planting nine more Local Instagram. acres in grapes, 1000 Jake explained the plants per acre. It takes idea of planting grapes six years for new plants came from his stepson, who had dabbled to get to full maturity, in making home made Jake explained, nothing wine. They started with for the first two years a few acres, discovbut then more each year ering the soil, terrain till maturity. and Shuswap climate The winery fertilof hot days and cool izes and irrigates the nights were ideal for vines once in the spring wine grapes. They Charcuterie board and 4 varieties and then sometimes irwere soon selling their rigates once more in the of Celista Estate wines. grapes to other wineries summer. Jake explained Kicker staff photo the roots go down 30 to in the area. Realizing this wasn’t cost effective, Jake went to 40 feet, so they find their own water. Jake talked about dealing with preda wine making workshop in Penticton, ators, testing and tasting to know when where he met the man who would beto harvest, the de-stemming, crushing, come his wine maker, still to this day. Jake said it is a wonderful life here. settling and fermenting process, bottling “We are a community.” There is a lot of and capping. know-how in the North Shuswap, and Canadian wines have been winning neighbours are ready and willing to help awards around the world, he said. BC each other. Everybody knows each other. doesn’t have a lot of quantity, 11,000 His staff is all local and he has no prob- acres to California’s 500,000 but it does lems getting good people. “That’s what have quality. happens in small communities.” Celista Estate Winery has six cabins Entering the property, the first thing available for rent through airbnc.ca and one notices is the vinethe setting is an ideal yard and all the flowers venue for large and in bloom. Jake said this small events – especially weddings. It is was Marg’s vision, “the also a host location for beauty is from my wife.” Harvest Hosts, one of Sadly, Marg passed away 1000+ farms providing this spring. She designed a unique RV experithe gates, pillars and sign ence to explorers and which welcome visitors. wine enthusiasts. She carefully selected The tasting room flowers to overlap their is open 7 days a week growing seasons, so that from 10:30 am to 5:30 visitors are treated to an pm and wine tours ever-changing palette of are Wednesdays and colours as they wander Saturdays at 11am. paths from the vineyards Purchase your ticket to the winery, to the tasting room. before the tour or call Celista Estate the winery at 250-955Winery has had the 8600 or email info@ most success with celistawine.com to three types of grapes. book. Whites German Ortega More information and Siegerrebe and red at www.celistawine. Jake Ootes - Owner of Celista Estate French Marechal Foch are com Winery. Kicker staff photo

Sharon & Two-Cat Pat

250-955-6435

250-955-0009 John Hoyrup

TOOLS & OTHER STUFF 1342 Cardy Drive, Scotch Creek

www.imaginationrentals.com

The North Shuswap Kicker CALL/TEXT 250-515-2830 www.facebook.com/shuswapkicker www.kicker.ca

Deadlines & Contact Info pg. 71 Bulletin (NSCA) ................... pg. 65 Calendar of Events ............. pg. 74 Classifieds .......................... pg. 76 Chamber News ................... pg. 14 Fire News ........................... pg. 15 First Responders ............... pg. 39 Health Centre Society ......... pg. 40 Historical ............................. pg. 55 Lakeview Centre .................. pg. 63 Letters to the Editor .......... pg. 66 Lions Club News ................. pg. 62 RCMP News ........................ pg. 07 Sidekick .............................. pg. 10 Tech News ......................... pg. 54

The North Shuswap Kicker

...Kick-Back!! ...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

Ian Robertson Here’s hoping that by the time the Kicker hits the news stands, the heat Renovation & Restoration dome over BC will have moved on. Hard to believe it will be a relief to see Wallpapers & Vinyl temperatures in the mid 30s. Pressure Washing Environment Canada issued a Commercial & Residential weather warning saying “An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure S H U SWA P is situated over British Columbia and 2 5 0 - 3 1 9 - 0 3 6 5 is likely to result in record breaking Get Scottish Pride on Your Side temperatures. The duration of this heat wave is concerning as there is little relief at night with elevated overnight temperatures. This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses and increase the risk of wildfires due to drought conditions. The Weather Network said “This feature will be particularly perilous because it’s so rare in this part of the world. Sixty per cent of British Columbians do not own an air conditioner in their households.” A heat dome is an intense high-pressure system that features descending air that compresses and warms to record levels at the surface. Heat domes often sniff out regions in drought, and as the old saying goes, drought breeds drought, said the Weather Network. The BC River Forecast Centre raised concerns about drought in its final bulletin of the year on Excavation and more June 15 “There are concerns that a relatively early snowmelt at lower elevations combined with very dry spring condiSEPTIC CERTIFIED tions for much of the South Interior, 250-852-1657 South Coast and Vancouver Island terraseptic@gmail.com

Specializing in European Styles

Terra Septic

July 2021

By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

could lead to drought and water scarcity issues during the summer. The extreme heat should be taken seriously as it could harm your health and cause heat related illnesses. “Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down,” explains HealthLink BC. “Those at increased risk for heat-related illness include infants and children, people 65 years of age or older, and people who do a lot of physical activity or work in a hot environment.” The heat also ignites fears of human-caused wildfires. Kamloops Fire District is now at a high fire danger rating. In light of the extremely hot and dry weather affecting large parts of the province, the BC Wildfire service is encouraging everyone to exercise caution with fire use to help prevent human-caused wildfires. These conditions are expected to persist in the coming weeks. “Human caused wildfires are entirely preventable and unnecessarily increase the workload of crews and other personnel. The BC Wildfire Service is fully prepared and confident in its resource capacity to deal with anticipated fire demands; however, it is important we all do our part in limiting additional demands on crucial firefighting resources.” As of June 30, all open fires are prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia until October 15 or the ban is rescinded. This includes campfires, fireworks, burn barrels and torches or lanterns with flames. BC Wildfire reports this is being done in response to the record-breaking high temperatures throughout B.C. following a spring of lower-than-average precipitation in the southern half of the province. For the latest news, advisories and fires near us, you can download the BC Wildfire Service app or go to bcwildfire.ca.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

ickin’ Kickin’ it up with JayJay it up with a t N or t h S ahtusw a p.husw I nf aop. I nf o N or thS

Simpson-Jay Director, Area ‘F’ Simpson-Electoral Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour ) Arm ) (North Shuswap &Arm Seymour Columbia Shuswap Regional Columbia ShuswapDistrict Regional District Em ai l : JSim p so @c srdpson@c .bc .c asrd.bc .c a Emnail: JSim

Summer is here and it’s coming in strong with a string of 30+ degree days and rows of cars heading to our fair shores. Covid rules are being relaxed due to strong vaccination numbers, we had six days of shots based in Celista this spring with others in Chase and Sorrento, so hopefully you’ve got yours. Our local businesses are gearing up in anticipation of more tourists around, and this is a good thing as much of our local economy runs on this precious resource, and it was sorely missed last summer. If you’re concerned about this, please continue to practice the Covid safety protocols and stay in your bubble. A number of the studies I’ve mentioned over the last few months are now in full swing. The Housing Needs Study, the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, and the Community Evacuation Plan are all in background data gathering mode. Areas of the Parallel Trails are undergoing engineering studies to determine what can be done and project some costs. Once that’s done it will be time to look for federal/provincial grants to help with the costs. Some of these studies have had meetings with local community members (virtual for now) but more of that will happen over the summer and into the fall. And speaking of community meetings, I hope we can have open houses this fall. Each of these topics, and more, need time for community input and discussion. I hope to hold at least one open house towards the end of September, early October,

2 5 0250-517-9578 -51 7 -95 7 8

to get your input into these and other important community topics. Invasive species has been an ongoing topic but with summer and the influx of tourists and boats to the lake it rachets up a notch or two. Zebra and Quagga mussels are the biggest threat to our lake and CSISS (the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society) is on the front lines in increasing awareness of this scourge. They are primarily funded from the CSRD but can do extra work with grants from other organizations. You have a part to play as well by encouraging your friends, neighbours and guests to make sure their boats are clean, drained and dry, before dropping them into the lake. Checkpoints at the Alberta and US border check as many boats as possible but these checkpoints are not open 24/7 so some boats are missed. If these mussels get a foothold in the Shuswap, they basically can not be removed, and over time will clog our lake. This is a critical and important issue, please be aware and informed. Check www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org for more information. The new Shuswap Economic Development Society is getting started. I must say I’m very impressed with the quality and enthusiasm of the board of directors. They have been putting in significant time getting the society up and running, and hiring an Executive Director. We’ve had a number of meetings with the ‘new guy’ and I think we are going to be very well served (continued on page 6)

Darcy Boersma Wett Inspections Chimney Sweeping Furnace & Duct Cleaning allventduct@gmail.com www.allventduct.com

Gunnar Keuris

Serving the Shuswap for 19 Years

Journeyman Residential - Commercial

For All Your Masonry Needs Tel: 250-955-0944

Cell: 250-833-6107

Visit us on the web at www.nsmasonry.com

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

RCMP Name Scotch Creek Homicide Victim By Jo Anne Malpass The victim of the homicide at the car wash in the 4100 block of Squilax-Anglemont Road in Scotch Creek has been positively identified by investigators as 32-year-old John Vance of the Scotch Creek area. The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit is publicly naming the victim of the recent shooting homicide, in an effort to ascertain his movements in the hours prior to his death. On June 25 at 5:46 am, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a

On June 25, 2021 Chase RCMP attended the car wash in Scotch Creek to invesitigate the shooting and subsequent death of 32 year old John Vance.

(continued on page 7)

Kickin’ it up with Jay (continued from page 5)

by him (John Reed). He’s still getting his head wrapped around our economy and will be out meeting with local businesses this summer. If you have business questions or concerns, please contact the Chamber of Commerce or the Society at ShuswapEcDev.ca. We’re still looking for data in the Internet Speed Study. To add your data please visit the internet site performance.cira.ca/bc . This is especially important for those who cannot access the Canadian government suggestion of 50mg download, 10mg upload speeds. Take the speed test as it notes your speed and location. This data will allow us to apply for grants to upgrade our Internet infrastructure to provide better/faster connections. Please have a safe and glorious summer. I’ll be around and if you need to chat you’ll find me at JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca, 250-5179578, Web & FB: NorthShuswap.info Enjoy!!

BLINDS SHADES SHUTTERS New Roller / Solar Shades Fabrics have arrived! Call TODAY to view! Cheryl: 1.250.319.0496

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Southeast District Major shooting in Scotch Creek. At the scene, they found an Crime Unit. “Major crime investigators are asking anyadult man who had been shot and who subsequently one who may have seen or interacted died of his wounds. with John Several police offiduring the cers and an ambuearly mornlance responded. ing hours of The crime scene was Friday June taped off and held 25, 2021 to for most of the day. come forA release from ward and the Major Crime speak with Unit says an adult police.” man, who was takJOHN VANCE RCMP en into police cusMedia tody by front line officers, has since been re- Relations Cpl. Jesse leased unconditionally. The O’Donaghey told the Kicker this incident involves peoinvestigation continues at this time and is being led by ple known to each other and the Southeast District Major RCMP do not believe there Crime Unit. is any danger to the public. “The RCMP is publicly Anyone with any infornaming John in an effort to mation is urged to contact advance its ongoing inves- the RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit informatigation into his homicide tion line at 1-877-987-8477. death,” states S/Sgt. Scott Aschenbrenner of the RCMP

June 20 to September 5 EVERY SUNDAY 9:30-1:30 Fresh Produce, Plants / Flowers, Baking, Preserves, Cool Crafts & More! You can’t get more local than your Farmers’ Market Behind The Hub across from Shuswap Lake Park Leashed Dogs Only, No Smoking !

scotchcreekfarmersmarket@gmail.com

250-955-2236

Save up to $3000 on BC Hydro Rebate Save up to $600 on York Rebate   

  

Fully Licensed Technician

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

RCMP News

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP – ALL YEAR ROUND! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM-8PM POST OFFICE 9 AM – 5 PM (CLOSED SUNDAY)

Check out our fully stocked liquor dept. for all your summer drink needs

By Sgt. Barry Kennedy Fatal Collision On June 16, 2021, just before 1:00 pm, Chase RCMP, Fire Rescue and Ambulance Services responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 5 km East of Chase. Witness statements and evidence collected at the scene indicated that a Westbound pickup truck entered the Eastbound lane and collided head-on with a commercial delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the pickup was declared deceased at the scene. There were no passengers. Immediately after the collision, bystanders rushed into the scene to help the injured until Emergency Services arrived. Chase RCMP would like to recognize those individuals for their courage and selfless actions. It takes a special person to stop and help. The collision was investigated by the Chase RCMP Detachment, with the assistance of Southeast District Traffic Services, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Officers and the BC Coroner’s Service. The investigation is ongoing; however, Police do not expect to recommend any charges with regards to this collision. There were many witnesses to this traumatic event. Victim Services is available to anyone who may find themselves struggling to process this or any traumatic event. Victim Services can be reached directly (24/7) at 250-679-8638. Chase RCMP would like to offer their sincere

250-679-3221 ChaseRCMP@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. Motorhome Fire On June 8 at 5:15 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a Motorhome fire on the Trans-Canada Highway at Hoffman’s Bluff. The fire was outside the Fire Protection area and therefore no Fire Departments responded. Police attended and closed both Eastbound lanes for approximately 30 minutes. Police were told that the 1985 Motorhome had recently received extensive mechanical work. According to the driver, the Motorhome suddenly lost power and smoke started coming from the engine compartment. A Good Samaritan stopped to help and attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher; but the fire was already out of control. The driver sustained minor injuries trying to extinguish the fire—i.e., burns to his hand. 911 Call On June 6 at 3:34 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a dropped 911 call from a cell phone transmitting from the Pritchard area. A female asked for police, then said she wasn’t going to wait and hung up without providing a name or address. With no information to the contrary, Police assumed it was an emergency and responded immediately. While conducting patrols of the area, Police were flagged down by a female who said she phoned 911 to report a drone over her house. Police spoke with the neighbours, who explained that the drone was taking photos of their backyard garden for a documentary on backyard gardening. The complainant was updated as to the results of the investigation.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Disturbance On June 7 at approximately 10:30 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance at a residence in Chase. The complainant reported that her teenage daughter came home drunk and started fighting with everyone in the house. While police were on route, the daughter ran away. A short time later, Police located the daughter nearby. She was agitated and uncooperative. She was too intoxicated to care for herself and her mother would not allow her back in the home in that condition. This left Police with no option but to take her into custody for her own safety. However, she fought with Police and had to be carried to the Police vehicle. In the police vehicle, she purposely head butted the bars causing her head to bleed. She let the blood run into her mouth and spat all over the backseat area of the police vehicle. An ambulance was requested to assess her injuries. Police removed her from the vehicle and placed her in a recovery position. While one member was monitoring her, she twisted around and kicked the member in the head. During this commotion, the female was screaming and yelling, disrupting the neighbourhood. Neighbours—hearing a female screaming in the dark—phoned 911 believing that a serious crime was in progress. The female was eventually secured in the ambulance and transported, with the assistance of Police, to Royal Inland Hospital; there she was admitted for further treatment.

Disturbance On June 9 at 2:30 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Celista for a disturbance report. The complainant reported that a dog killed her chickens. She attempted to kill the dog and now the dog’s owner was furious with her. Police attended and spoke with the complainant. Initially, it appeared Only 1000 Tickets Available that the female had wounded the dog to protect the chickens. However, Police determined that the chickens had actually been killed several days previously. The disturbance occurred when the dog’s owner refused to pay for the chickens. In retaliaRadRover Electric 1 Hour Helicopter Napolean Portable Fattire Bike ride for 4 people Propane BBQ Grill tion the female stabbed the provided by dog with a pair of scissors. Dean Schmied The dog was rushed to the vet clinic for treatment of multiple stab wounds and is expected to survive. The matter To Purchase Tickets Contact: Tony at 778-765-1506 Darla at 250-299-2158 is still under investigation and or Lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com criminal charges are being considered. Seymour Arm Fatal Collision Update Charges have been approved against a male nearly two years after a fatal collision in Seymour Arm. On June 28, 2019, Chase RCMP received a report that Don’t leave yourself out on a limb a female had been struck by a motor vehicle in the remote community of Seymour Arm. The 56-year-old Seymour Arm resident was declared deceased at the scene. Chase RCMP attended and conducted a thorough investigation. The file was then reviewed by Crown Counsel who recently approved charges. Trevor James BERTRAM has been charged with one count of Dangerous Driving Causing Death.

Note to Self: When things feel overwhelming, Remember: •one thought at a time •one task at a time •one day at a time

NEW

FULLY INSURED

Vermeer chipper Danger tree removal Bucket truck - 65’ reach Lot clearing Mobile Welding

Call Karl Bischoff 250-955-6250 250-319-3443

The North Shuswap Kicker

PAVING • Excavating • Grading

40 years experience

Everett Loberg 250-833-2905 Located in Magna Bay

July 2021

Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters By Jan Penner and purchased property in Magna Bay. Boulder Enterprises is owned and This is now his home base. operated by Everett Loberg. Boulder Boulder Enterprises is essentialEnterprises offers Paving, Grading and ly a one-man operation. During the Excavating services both locally and summer paving season, Everett hires outside of the North Shuswap. on any crew he needs to complete loBoulder Enterprises boasts a large cal jobs. Most local work tends to be collection of equipment including 3 small jobs these days, prepping builddifferent sized excavators, 2 packers, a ing sites, trailer pads, driveways and grader, dump truck and Hiab. Ready some septic work. However, Boulder access to necessary equipment enEnterprises has been involved in sures timely completion of any job. many large-scale commercial develAll arrangements for opments in and around materials are made by the Shuswap, includEverett, including asing building sites in the phalt for paving, which Horseshoe Bay commucomes from Dawson nity and the demolition Construction’s plant in of the Sage Brush Motel • Excavating Everett Loberg Kamloops. in Kamloops. Fall and •250-833-2905 Grading Everett Loberg has winter seasons tend to 40 years experience find Boulder Enterprises been working in the excavation field, in one capacity orLoberg in far-flung locations, from Vancouver Everett 250-833-2905 another, for 49 years. After attending LocatedIsland, in Magnathroughout Bay B.C. into the Yukon, Camrose Lutheran College for grade and across the oil patches of Alberta. 12 and his first post graduate year, Year-round, Boulder Enterprises is on he enrolled at the U of A, in forestry. the job! Before completing his degree, he was Though he is “semi-retired”, offered a position with a large conEverett Loberg seldom finds himself struction company and began his new with time on his hands. When he does, career. He has worn many hats over he likes nothing better than to indulge the years, including equipment oper- in his passion for sailing. He is the ator, job supervisor and job foreman. proud owner of a Sirius, which he uses He has experience both designing and not only on Shuswap Lake, but also building roads and understands the trailers to other locations, Moberly engineering and construction systems Lake and the Peace area being favourand protocols that need to be employed ite spots. to complete a project that is safe, efBoulder Enterprises and Everett ficient and meets quality standards. Loberg offer quality work and years of His experience gives Everett the skill expertise in the Paving, Grading and to complete his jobs competently, and Excavating field. If you are planning the confidence to question the way a new build and require site prepaa job is being completed if he sees ration or you have decided to finaldeficiencies. ly pave your driveway, give Boulder Everett Loberg first came to the Enterprises a call and let Everett Shuswap in 1974, when he visitLoberg put his experience to work for ed in Salmon Arm. His time in the you. Shuswap left a lasting impression and The Kicker wishes this locally after spending a particularly cold but based company continued success, and prosperous winter in the Yukon, in we appreciate the continued advertis1992 he scouted the North Shuswap ing support.

PAVING

July

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Gateway Applies for Land Use Amendments By Jo Anne Malpass Gateway Lakeview Estates held two public information meetings last month to address questions related to its Official Community Plan and Rezoning applications. Greg Darroch recently became involved with the project and has been talking to area residents and made application to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, which gave first reading to the amendments at its April board meeting and sent them to referral agencies as part of the complex consultation process. Darroch has developed three other properties on the North Shuswap, Saratoga Resort, Magna Bay Resort and Cottonwood Cove RV Resort. Gateway is a shared interest property with recreational

vehicles, park models and single-family dwellings in the Lee Creek area. Development of Gateway began in 2001. The current official community plan designation and zoning does not permit the multiple sites for recreational vehicles, park models or dwellings; however, because the first phase was established prior to the adoption of land use bylaws, the use is protected under the non-conforming continuation regulations of the Local Government Act. The first phase consists of 211 sites for recreational vehicles, park model trailers and recreational cabins, and has been acknowledged by the CSRD as non-conforming, according to a CSRD staff report. (continued on page 12)

Award winning wines . . .award winning wine makers

Choose a deep dark rich red to a light and fruity summer sipper

250-679-8885

vilubrew@cablelan.net

722 1st. Ave. Chase BC

Like on Facebook! @VillageUbrew

Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm Sat 9am-1pm

Q: What do you do with a sick boat? A: Take it to the doc.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Gateway Application continued

Wildfire season is here.

PROTECT Your home and property.

We live in a wildfire prone area. Learn how simple FireSmartTM principles can help reduce your risk of property loss or damage due to a wildfire. The first step is booking your Free FireSmart assessment. Get tips on how to implement a plan to protect your home and property and how to earn a $500 financial rebate.

Watch our online FireSmart Webinar www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart

(continued from page 11 )

The owners are applying to amend the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 830 and the Scotch Creek Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 to legalize the existing uses as well as permit additional recreational vehicle and park model spaces for a total of 375 sites for recreational vehicles, park models, or dwellings. Darroch explained that two of the main concerns with the development have been the current treated effluent lake discharge and the potential pedestrian and vehicle traffic implications. As part of their application, the owners have committed to creating a new sewer disposal system to service the development which will utilize a dispersal field on crown land north of the property for treated effluent instead of the lake discharge. To pay for the new system and the decommissioning of the existing sewer system, additional shared interest sites are required. The proposal to the CSRD

is requesting a total of 375 units, 164 more than the 211 sites currently recognized as being permitted. On-site amenities such as a swimming pool with a view overlooking the lake, convenience store and restaurant are in the plans to encourage owners to stay on the property rather than walk across the busy road to the lake. The owners will be required to provide technical reports and detailed drawings to ensure hazard mitigation; drainage; water; and sewer systems are adequate for the property prior to the CSRD Board reviewing the application for second reading. A summary of the public meetings and comments will be included with referral responses in a future board report. Information and recommendations of these reports will be reviewed by staff and summarized before bylaws are presented to the Board for second reading, which if given, would then lead to a CSRD designated public hearing.

Book a

FREE FireSmart assessment and you could qualify for a $ 500 rebate.* * Rebate available in Sicamous and CSRD only.

www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart

EMAIL: firesmart@csrd.bc.ca TOLL FREE: 1.888.248.2773 FireSmart, Intelli-feu and other associated Marks are trademarks of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The name and image of Ember are trademarks of CIFFC.

Aerial photo of the Gateway property. From Project Outline for OCP re-designation prepared by Franklin Engineering Ltd.

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

Housing Needs Survey for Electoral Areas B, D & F CSRD Release What are some of the important housing issues in Electoral Areas B, D and F? Is it affordability? What about accessibility and availability? These are some of the questions the CSRD is trying to answer by conducting a Housing Needs Survey for those areas. To understand your needs, the CSRD would like to hear from residents of these areas. Electoral Area B is rural Revelstoke, Area D encompasses Ranchero, Falkland, Deep Creek and the Salmon Valley, while Electoral Area F is the North Shuswap. The survey is available online at the CSRD website: www.csrd. bc.ca/csrd-connect It is being conducted by Urbanics Consultants Ltd. and is designed to develop a better understanding of the current and emerging housing needs of the Regional District. The work is being supported by a $45,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. The funding is designed to help local governments meet new provincial regulations requiring local governments to complete Housing Needs Reports which evaluate housing needs in their areas and develop policies that would be included in a community’s Official Community Plan. Electoral Areas within the CSRD are each experiencing different population trends that will impact how to approach housing policy. The survey will help identify needs or issues which are specific to these various Electoral Areas. If you have any questions or concerns related to the survey, please contact Brendan Dawe at Urbanics Consultants Ltd. at: bdawe@urbanics.com.

Grab your floaties, it’s LAKE TIME!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

CALLING ALL FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS!

Business Recovery AND

Expansion Training Program We are accepting applications for our third 6 month business training program to assist mature businesses led by women. Designed specifically for businesses operating for a minimum of 2 years. GAIN KNOWLEDGE TO: • Grow or improve your business. • Learn how to change things for the better. • Gain new insight and inspiration. • Increase earnings without adding debt or exhaustion.

PROGRAM STARTS SEPTEMBER! APPLY NOW! EMAIL: mentor@tsutsweye.ca Details @ tsutsweye.ca

tsutsweye.ca Supported by

PROPANE INSTALLATIONS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS 250-320-3151 P.D.Q. PLUMBING & HEATING Serving the local area with reasonable rates. Licensed and bonded gas contractor. Providing service, renovation and new construction. Water heater and furnace installations.

email: pdqjames@outlook.com

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

By Angela Lagore Summer is here, and the tourist season is bound to pick up. Our rural seasonal community thrives on business this time of year to get us through to next season. Covid has definitely made a huge impact on all of us and though we have made it thus far, there is still a long way to go for recovery of our tourism sector. I highly encourage everyone to shop local, and continue to support one another. Visit the farmers markets, take a drive out to a new business, or simply try something new. I for one am going to do my best to get out and explore the North Shuswap from one end to the other, lots happening and plenty of small businesses that need our support. I also encourage everyone to participate in one of the non-profit groups and organizations who continue to do their best to provide us with programs and services in our area. Together we will continue to build a strong community. In part of recovering the supressed tourism sector, the regional district has hired two business recovery advisors. Janet Doyle and Robyn Cyr who will be in touch with businesses in the community and preparing a communication to be released shortly. We will slowly be adjusting and adding events in the near future, as Public Health Orders continue to lift. We look forward to getting back to the awesome gatherings we once had in place, so look out for those as we continue to adjust and adapt. There is increasing ATV recreation is our area and this has reminded us to please complete your membership with atvbc. com and indicate Shuswap Backcountry Riders. Back country riding is just one part of the beautiful landscape we all enjoy, a big part of the club is teaching people to respect the land, keep it clean and maintain its integrity. It’s a valuable club that encourages building healthy relationships with all the users of our trails, mountains and back roads. The beautification team has continued to be hard at work with the flower boxes, looking at street lights and potential building murals and the community pathways project. North Shuswap Pathway, Debbie Seymour and Jim Dingledein met with Lawson Engineering, Ryan Nitchie, Veda Roberge/CSRD and went through each priority pathway piece. Surveyors will be in the area for a month. Conceptual design should be completed by end of July. All things that will take time, but will add continue visual improvements to our community. North Shuswap non-profit focus group has committed to meeting once a month with representatives from various organizations in hopes of working together to achieve bigger goals and collaborate on community projects. Our last meeting was held at end of June and we will be regrouping at the end of September, with our AGM being held end of October. In the meantime, lets have a very safe and successful summer. From all of us at the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce we thank you for all of your continued support and participation, and wish you all the best in the summer of 2021.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Fire News By Graham Lucas Anglemont Fire Chief All three fire departments have been busy with training at the regional training facility in Salmon Arm. July and August will bring a well needed break for the summer from regional training but, of course, fire halls will still be doing in-house training Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Did you know there is a FireSmart display at St. David’s Church every Wednesday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm? Please stop in to talk to one of our local representatives about this very important program. Effective June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited throughout the province of BC. Please be careful and help our community stay safe. I asked our recent recruit, Shauna Scott to write about why she joined the Anglemont Fire Department and how it is going. This is her response. I did not expect to love it so much…but I do! I moved permanently to Anglemont last summer and only expected to stay past winter. But I fell in love with so many things I thought I’d do my best to make a difference in my local community. I heard so many wonderful things about the fire departments, their crews and all the bonuses to be had from volunteering that I gave the chief a call one day. My heart immediately found a home in serving my community and I am so grateful for my new family. I joined the Anglemont department in March of this year for 3 reasons: to connect with my community in a way that would fill my heart, to learn new things I

could use everywhere in my life and to better my health. I have received all those things and more. The fire department has connected me with people and ideas that I will hold dear forever. I am an audio engineer by trade, a sound technician from Vancouver. I have some skills, yes, but I don’t even like fire. In fact, the thought of running into a burning building still seems absurd. But I found a way to use what I already know and what I have learned to help make a positive difference in my environment and amazingly it keeps getting better, as do I. I’m happy to report that we don’t run into burning buildings at all. We cautiously care for the situation in a calm and organized manner. It’s not easy but I dare you to try it and not have a smile on your face at some point. Fire fighting is indeed serious business but it’s truly empowering when you are connected to a well-trained team of people, commanded by experienced leaders. It’s amazing to be surrounded by people who care just as much as you do and would do anything for you. Pushing myself in all areas has enabled me to embrace my fears of forest fires, increase my endurance and to find areas of service that I enjoy. I am aware of all fire hazards now and feel prepared to help when duty calls. There is a place for everyone in the fire departments. All life skills are utilized. Much joy and sweat will be had.

ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES ARTWORK •BOOKS RECORDS • TOOLS ETC. OPEN DAILY • 10AM TO 4PM

250-955-2570

The FRIENDLY little store on the North Shore

250-955–2313

5328 Squilax-Anglemont Hwy, Celista

Store Hours OPEN 7 DAYS / WEEK from 8:00am to 6:30pm Groceries - Bakery/Deli - Liquor - Lottery Tickets - Hardware - Gas - Videos

Carpenter Ants • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps • & More

N o r t h S h u s w a p • C e l i s t a • C h a s e • S o r r e n t o • Ta p p e n

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Preparing to Respond to Shuswap Algae Blooms

Bringing U-Haul to the North Shuswap

northshuswapstorageresort.webs.com 1337 Cardy Drive, S cotch Creek

TATTOOS

SWC Release Several water quality monitoring organizations are ready and willing to respond to an algae bloom in the Shuswap watershed this summer, if the need arises. The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) recently facilitated the development of a regional algae bloom response plan for the Shuswap watershed. The plan complements and builds upon a provincial protocol for cyanobacteria response. The plan outlines regular water quality monitoring activities of up to 10 different organizations, including local governments, local First Nations, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, First Nations Health Authority, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and BC Parks. Depending on where and when an algae bloom may occur, any of these organizations could collect water quality samples to help authorities understand the potential public health risk or ecological implications. “We need a collaborative approach to monitoring algae blooms,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC, which is a partnership of many of the aforementioned organizations. “Our current reality is that a single agency can’t do it on their own.”

250.851.6597

bestprotectionserv ices.ca bestprotectionserv ices@shaw.ca

“Shuswap Lake is the primary source of drinking water for the City of Salmon Arm, and many residents in the surrounding area. It goes without saying that we have to protect the health of the lake,” explains Rob Niewenhuizen, Director of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Salmon Arm. “The City has shared resources and assisted in collecting water samples and performing visual monitoring of the lake during past algae bloom events.” Of particular importance is the risk that cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can pose to public health. Under certain conditions, these types of algae can produce microcystin toxin which is harmful to people, pets, and livestock. If water quality conditions are unsafe during a bloom, Interior Health Authority would require notices to be posted at the affected sites. The Shuswap algae bloom response plan comes on the heels of an announcement by the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change about a new website, Algae Watch (www.gov. bc.ca/algaewatch) which is an educational resource for the public to become more informed about algae blooms and to submit observations of algae blooms throughout BC.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Seymour Arm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16

Village of Chase

Sorrento

g Ea

er Riv

Eagle Bay

Scotch Creek 10 7

2 1

Salmon Arm Sunnybrae

13 3

City of Salmon Arm

LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE

n Rive

Magna Bay 11 Celista 15

Salmo

Anstey Arm

SHUSWAP LAKE

District of Sicamous

MARA LAKE

Swansea Point

Canoe

p Riv er

swa

Sicamous Boat Launch.......................................Sicamous Old Town Bay Boat Launch...............................Sicamous Canoe Beach Park ................................................Canoe Downtown Salmon Arm Boat Launch .........Salmon Arm Sunnybrae Community Park............................Sunnybrae Herald Provincial Park ........................................Sunnybrae Harbour Road Boat Launch ..............................Blind Bay Sandy Beach Community Park........................Blind Bay Markwart Road Boat Launch ...........................Sorrento Shuswap Lake Provincial Park .........................Scotch Creek Magna Bay Wharf Road Park .............................Magna Bay Memorial Park Boat Launch ..............................Chase Oxford Road Lake Access ...................................Swansea Point Beswick Road Community Park .......................Seymour Arm Bristow Road Boat Launch .................................Celista Coming in 2021: Belvidere Park.........................Enderby Coming in 2021: Tuey Park ..................................Enderby Coming in 2021: Shannon Beach......................Eagle Bay

Shu

Grindrod 17

City of Enderby

The North Shuswap Kicker

Are These Items on Your List of “Must Haves”?

July 2021

7716 Golf Course Rd — Anglemont

Realtor® Member of the Canadian Real Estate Association

Golf Course, Lake, 4 season activities at your doorstep, no waterfront taxes, then this is the one for you! 3bdrm/2bath home on 0.37 acre lot overlooking Shuswap Lake.

Cell/Text 250-819-0551 $595,000

MLS® 10232789

Chris Anderson

Anglemont - North Shuswap

I Need Your Listing I sold all mine Cynthia Bentley

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Call/Text 250-320-6669 cythia@century21 lakeside.com www.cynthiabentley.com

donna@century21 lakeside.com www.donnasb.com

Amazing Package Deal

2 lots side by side adding up to 1.33 acres of opportunity! With this much free space you can build yourself a wonderful summer home or winter retreat. Anglemont has a long list of activities for any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy swimming, boating, golfing, hiking, off-roading, snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding and much more! Come check out what the North Shuswap has for you! MLS® 10230967

Cell/Text 250-517-9405 chris@century21 lakeside.com chris-anderson.c21.ca

Donna Smith Bradley

$140,000

Jolene Polischuk Call/Text 250-320-9020

$279,000 When You List With Me Scotch Creek —North Shuswap $1,450,000

jolene@century21 lakeside.com www.century21.ca/ jolene.polischuk

Very Private with an Exceptional View The home offers a lot of space with an updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, beautiful hardwood floors and functional tile. Expansive deck. Downstairs you'll find a rec room, a workshop and a cold storage/ wine room. There is a 600 sq. ft self contained guest house. Dock and buoy for your boat and a MLS® 10232427 beach.

Jeff Tarry

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Call/Text 250-572-2888 sold@jefftarry.com www.jefftarry.com

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

SWC Meeting Summary SWC Release Chair Paul Demenok opened the meeting with an acknowledgment of Secwepemc Territory and called for a moment of silence in respect of the recent tragic discovery at the Kamloops Residential School. Update from Program Managers - Erin Vieira provided an update on program operations since the last Council meeting: • The 2020-2021 Annual Highlights Summary has been published. It covers the SWC’s activities and achievements for water quality monitoring, the new Water Quality Grant Program, Zebra and Quagga Mussel prevention, safe boating, and communications and community engagement. • Operational expenses for the period April 1st 2020 – March 31 2021 were $254,378; there was an operational surplus of $69,072 which carried forward to the current year. The Highlights Summary can be viewed online at www.shuswapwater.ca. • The SWC is facilitating the development of a regional Shuswap algae bloom response plan, with the involvement of several water quality monitors in the watershed. The plan will be ready for implementation by the end of June, should the need for response arise. • The Water Protection Advisory Committee met this spring to review 2021 Water Quality Grant Program applications and recommend projects for funding to the SWC. • Zebra and Quagga Mussel early detection monitoring is underway in the Shuswap at 16 sites on nine waterbodies; prevention measures including Clean-Drain-Dry practices and watercraft inspection are being promoted across the region. • Safe boating awareness campaigns are underway for the season. The SWC is once again partnering with the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue to promote the use of lifejackets and other safety messaging. Revised budget for 2021-22 - Erin Vieira presented a revised budget for the current year. The projected expenses for the year are $293,500 (not $375,850 as presented at the March 10 SWC meeting). Water Quality Grants awarded - The SWC selected two water quality grant applications to receive funding, following the recommendations of the Water Protection Advisory Committee. The two projects are seeking $26,753, and will reduce nutrient loading from land to surface water. SWC members discussed how to improve the response to the Water Quality Grant Program. A full meeting summary is available on the SWC website.

• • • • • • • • •

New Construction Additions/Upgrades Interior/Exterior Renovations Foundations & Framing Custom Timber Work Decks Garages & Workshops Custom Design Construction Management LICENSED & INSURED

Over 20 years in the building industry Call to discuss your residential or commercial project today JEREMY HANSON 250-299-7745 kazwell@hotmail.ca kazwellbuilders.ca

Ty Rajewski

Owner/Operator

Cell: 250-463-9797 Office: 778-442-5420

SEPTIC SERVICES

Hydrovac Services 4260 Spallumcheen Drive Armstrong, BC

Line Flushing

Ty@tristarcanada.net

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Notes from the CSRD Board Meeting By Jo Anne Malpass Conditional Subdivision and Purchase Contract - Magna Bay The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board empowered the authorized signatories to enter into a conditional subdivision and purchase agreement with Bob and Evelyn Isley for a one hectare parcel of land to be subdivided from 6929 Squilax Anglemont Road in Magna Bay for a total cost of $80,000 plus applicable taxes and fees. Derek Sutherland, Team Leader Protective Services told the Kicker the CSRD is looking to the future, securing land for the eventual replacement of Anglemont Fire Hall. The current fire hall has some repair issues and fire trucks having to navigate a steep hill in winter conditions makes a flat location on the main road preferrable. This conditional contract is an initial step. COVID-19 update – CSRD CEO Charles Hamilton told the Board at its

June meeting that with the province in stage two, staff will report to the July or August meeting about when the board might consider moving to in person meetings. Indoor personal gathering has increased to 50 but still has social distancing requirements. The report will consider phased back to work and options telecommuting and will look at guidance from the Provincial Health Officer and consider what other municipalities are doing. Directors would like to get back to having local advisory meetings. Amanda Krebs, School Board Chairperson, School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap), attended at the request of the Board to discuss the school board’s long range facilities plan. Krebs said a motion was passed for staff to work on the two high school in Salmon Arm option, in principle, which gives them the ability to come up with a plan that makes the most sense from the feedback received

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

and addresses the concerns. When asked about the possibility of a high school in Sorrento, Krebs said that is in the long range plan but it isn’t on the 5 year capital plan yet. The school board doesn’t have any land in Sorrento and the Ministry looks at it more seriously if the school board has the land. The CSRD Board asked what can be done to assist in getting a high school located in the Sorrento or Blind Bay area. Krebbs said she will ask staff and will get back to the Board with how they can partner up. Director Tim Lavery said he wanted to go on record with his concerns that consultation with students and parents was limited. Chairperson Krebs responded that the staff working group will come up with a plan, come back to school board with recommendations, that goes back to consultation and then a final decision will be made. Krebs also talked about the stress on facilities with projected enrolment increases. SD83 is “definitely not the only school district with the problem of having facilities in poor condition,” but it all takes money. Moratorium on Bastion Creek Logging – In response to a request from the CSRD, Gerry MacDougall, Regional Executive Director, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development said the Ministry will not impose a logging moratorium on the Bastion Creek area. There is an update on the Bastion Creek Watershed Channel and Debris flow assessment being completed by Don Dobson this summer of 2021. “I would also like to note that BCTS has amended the proposed boundaries and harvest timing of the planned cutblocks in response to community concerns and professional recommendations.” Director Demenok asked that the CSRD receive copies of all the reports referenced in the response letter as well as the copies of both the original and amended cutblock boundary area maps. Construction of the Enderby-Splatsin Test Section – The Board approved a joint application to the Canada Healthy Community Initiatives grant in the amount of $250,000 to build a test section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (Sicamous to Armstrong) corridor in 2021. Grant in aids - Area F were approved for $217 SAS Dry Grad 2021 and $4,000 Seymour Arm Community Association (insurance). Liquid Waste Management Plan - The Board supported an application for a Ministry of Municipal Affairs Infrastructure Planning Grant application to conduct a review of liquid waste management plans for Electoral Area C, E, F and Seymour Arm Liquid Waste Management Plans, each in the amount of $10,000. The CSRD is scheduled to do its 10-year review and update its four liquid waste management plans (LWMP) beginning in 2021. Code of conduct bylaw – A bylaw to govern the conduct of members of the CSRD Board. CEO Charles Hamilton said after a request at the May in-camera portion of the Board meeting, staff prepared a draft bylaw for information. The by-law deals with the issue of confidential information, formal complaint and enforcement by the board. This was presented for feedback from the board and will be revisited at the July meeting.

Wednesday a.m. 9 - 1 June 30 - September 8 North Shuswap Community Hall 250-955-6483

Great selection of



color s & designs to choose from Guaranteed wor kmanship Over 30 year s experience Book early to ensure your deck is protected!

Specializing in

Serving the Shuswap and Salmon Arm area

25 0- 8 38 - 65 89

after 5pm

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Walking Our Spirits Home By Jo Anne Malpass ancestors home. And our ancestors, if you listen and close Hundreds of people joined the Adams Lake Indian Band your eyes, they are drumming and singing and dancing.” ALIB Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse said “We’re here for a good (ALIB) June 11 to 13 on a healing journey from Kamloops Residential School to Adams Lake Indian Band Conference long think about our future. We’ve been through a lot, we’re Centre, walking home the spirits of their ancestors who did survivors.” He talked of better days ahead. “If we look back too long, we’ll run into something we’re not expecting so not survive the residential school. Many had names on their T-shirts of the ancestors they let’s keep our eyes looking forward, our hearts ready to move forward. Sing our songs, were walking home share our stories, be with siblings, relatives and your families.” friends, who didn’t With the discovery survive. of 215 unmarked graves, They walked over it is “undeniable now, 60 km on the three-day heartbreaking, shocking, journey along Kamloops genocide. We have a lot of Shuswap Road sharwork to do, we’re only just ing stories, tears and beginning. We all shared a laughter. At the closing cerlot, shared a lot of strong emonies ALIB member feelings. It’s time to do Paul Michel said “When something. This is what our ancestors come it’s all about, we’re here home, there is no more to do something. I’m so tears, there is no more grateful to hear the songs, suffering, there is no more Volunteers complete the last leg of the three day healing journey, entering people laughing togethAdams Lake Indian Band land for the closing ceremony. lost and wandering souls. er. We’re all here to heal Kicker staff photo We have welcomed our together. We need to heal,

• • • • • •

HAZARD/DANGER TREE REMOVAL TOPPING PRUNING CLIMBING CHIPPING 5 MILLION LIABILITY INSURED/FULL WCB/ BC SAFE CERTIFIED

• • • • • •

UTILITY SERVICE WORK STUMP GRINDING LOT CLEARING BOBCAT SERVICE TREE ASSESSMENTS 75’ WORKING HEIGHT BUCKET TRUCKS

CERTIFIED UTILITY ARBORISTS/BC FALLER CERTIFICATION AND 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

we need to get better, we need to get together and unite and move forward.” Paul Michel called upon the Adams Lake band members who had attended the residential school to come up to be “blanketed with honours for your survival.” He called the names of 82 ALIB survivors as they were offered a gift. Members of other bands who had attended a residential school were also invited up to be blanketed. Michel told the indigenous people “You have been chosen to share this story that

you have witnessed these past three days, this story of healing.” He told the non-indigenous, “You are learning two powerful lessons to be an ally,” to educate yourself about truth and reconciliation and “the allies must get to know us, must listen to our traditions, our ceremonies, our stories.” He thanked the RCMP. “Today the RCMP walked with us. We want peace within our lands, we want that unity. You have led our ancestors home.”

Campfires prohibited in British Columbia BC Gov’t Release Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded. The provincial weather forecast calls for record-breaking high temperatures throughout B.C. this week and follows a spring of lower-than-average precipitation in the southern half of the province. These conditions are expected to persist in the coming weeks. Camping is a long-standing tradition in this province. The B.C. government recognizes that people also enjoy having campfires, so it takes any decision to implement a campfire ban very seriously. The BC Wildfire Service takes these extreme heat conditions seriously. Additional precautions are being undertaken throughout the province, including fire warden patrols, fixed-wing aircraft patrols and an active enforcement presence. Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Humancaused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused fires. The BC Wildfire Service is constantly monitoring current and forecast conditions and maintaining preparedness.

822A Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

250●679●3118

Mon to Fri 8am - 4:30pm

Mike O’Reilly - Owner

 M e n’ s Cut  La d i es C ut  Co l o r

Clayton Saunders

Professional Glass Technician

 F oi l s  F ac ial s  G e l N ai l s

 Man i cu r e s  P e dic ur e s  W a x i ng

OPEN Tuesday – Saturday

Located at The Centre in Scotch Creek

By appointment only

A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide. In addition to campfires, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires, the following activities are also prohibited: • The use of fireworks • The use of sky lanterns • The use of burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description • The use of binary exploding targets • The use of tiki and similar kinds of torches • The use of chimineas • The use of outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatus without a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rating • The use of air curtain burners in Cariboo, Coastal, Northwest, Prince George and Southeast fire centres To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

FireSmart Landscaping

250-955-6292 shuswaphandyman@gmail.com www. sh us wa phan dy man.c o m

Experts in Renovation Small & Big Projects FULLY INSURED  FREE ESTIMATES LOCAL  REFERENCES

Bristow Road Site Opens for Day Use

CSRD Release With hot summer weather now upon us, the CSRD is opening the Bristow Road site for day use and public swimming, despite not being able to be used as a public boat launch. The public will be welcome to use the site for swimming and picnicking starting June 25. It is located at 1946 Bristow Road in the Celista area of Electoral Area F. CSRD Parks Coordinators will be working with our maintenance contractor to ensure the site is prepared and maintained for public use.

Len Youden CSRD FireSmart Coordinator If you have followed the weather news lately, most parts of the OkanaganShuswap just experienced their driest or close-to-driest springs on record. That doesn’t necessarily mean we will have a bad forest fire season, but it does increase the likelihood of fires being more severe. Many fire departments in the CSRD responded to more brush fires and much earlier than normal this year. If you haven’t already had a FireSmart Home Assessment, go to https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart and request one now. Or you can go through the self assessment tools also available on this webpage. A dry spring is all the more reason to be extra cautious about flammable landscaping around your home. If you are taking on a landscaping project, consider consulting the FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide before you make any plans. It is recommended that you do not plant any decorative coniferous plants within 10 meters of your home. This includes cedar, juniper, pine, fir or cypress trees, which contain highly flammable oils. Deciduous trees are a much safer option. Another common hazard we see around homes is bark mulch. This is very popular with gardeners and those looking for low-maintenance ground cover. By its very nature, true bark mulch is shredded or chipped pieces of coniferous tree bark, which makes it potentially very flammable. It is not recommended that you have bark mulch within 1.5 meters of your home or spread out

under coniferous plants with low branches. Branches that contact the ground or come close to it can act as ladder fuels which may move a ground fire into the canopy of a tree. It’s not hard to imagine what the combination of bark mulch around a cedar or juniper could result when burning embers are blowing around. A safer choice is rock or stone. Mature compost is FireSmart-approved landscaping material and benefits the soil and plants around it. Even if you aren’t considering a landscaping project this summer, thinning or removing flammable plants will go a long way in reducing fuels. Keeping grasses short and green around your property means it is less likely to burn intensely or create a ladder to trees or the home. It is recommended you keep your lawn shorter than 10cm. Each of us has a responsibility to self assess our properties or have a professional assist with that assessment. Science has proven that FireSmart landscaping makes your home more resilient to wildfire. This doesn’t have to be expensive and in many cases is just a matter of removing flammable fuels from around the home. Free FireSmart home and neighborhood assessments are available to all residents of the CSRD. A home assessment generally takes about 30 minutes to complete, potentially qualifies you for a rebate of up to $500 and, no doubt, you will learn something about making your home more resilient to wildfire. Request yours now at https://www. csrd.bc.ca/firesmart or email firesmart@csrd.bc.ca or call 1.888.248.2773.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

ALIB Archives Inventory Project 2021-2022 ALIB Release Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) Title & Rights Department (T&R) has received a grant from Library and Archives Canada (LAC), through the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP), as Phase One of a multi-year plan. The funding will be used to hire a First Nations Archives Technician on contract for the project duration (several months) to organize and archivally describe the permanent materials of significant cultural heritage in the ALIB T&R Archives (https://www. memorybc.ca/adams-lake-indian-band-artifact-repository-archives). The project will involve the creation of an inventory, finding aids and an Access database. The Assistant Title & Rights Coordinator (Celia Nord) will be the project manager, working alongside the contracted technician, and consultants from Kwusen Research & Media. Kwusen are the creators of Community Knowledge Keeper (CKK-online mapping database), GeoKeeper (digital field data collection

app), and NationsConnect (online referrals portal), who will help to develop a workplan and implement training. A goal is to cross-reference what has been digitized and uploaded into CKK and not, understanding that many significant ALIB T&R archives materials will never be uploaded into the CKK database, but still need to be accessed and preserved. Access to all T&R archival materials, as well as preservation and privacy, is important. Following Canadian Rules for Archival Description (RAD) is also important for access, standardization and preservation of these resources. These materials may include ‘hard copies’ of community interviews, photographs, personal papers, employee notebooks and research, as well as inventories of other ‘media’ such as CDs, DVDs and tapes. Future phases will include an inventory of born-digital and digitized materials on the T&R server, as well as re-housing materials archivally, standardized naming authorities of digital materials, and digitization of those resources not already copied.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Citizens Encouraged to Participate in Internet Speed Test

For a good electrical time…. Phone Mike.E

250-955-0965 Renovations / Repair New Work Contractor # LEL0023221

CSRD Release The federal government may think your Internet speed is good. But what do you think? Many BC communities, including those in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), have raised concerns that the federal data on broadband Internet speeds may not accurately reflect the speeds experienced in homes, businesses, and other locations. This data is important because it is used to determine eligibility for connectivity funding programs to improve service. A key step in this process is to identify which communities in BC have noted inconsistencies between the 50/10 Mbps Internet speed that federal maps indicate should be available, versus actual Internet speeds currently experienced by residents and businesses in the area. CSRD residents, businesses and community stakeholders can help ensure the correct data for Internet speed

is recorded by taking part in a simple Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) test. CSRD Directors are encouraging all residents to take part in the speed test. The more responses received from different locations across the region, the more accurate the broadband Internet speed data will be. The test can be taken multiple times in multiple locations, as Internet speed may vary. The speed test can be accessed at https://performance.cira.ca/bc Columbia Shuswap Regional District Directors stress how important this issue is to the region, as access to high-speed Internet services improves access to healthcare, education, culture, public safety and economic activity. The CSRD already has data showing local Internet speeds are lower in some areas than the federal data indicates. With the full support of the Board, the regional district is participating in the independent study being conducted by the Ministry of Citizens’

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

Services, Union of BC Municipalities, and Northern Development Initiative Trust. Information and data analysis will take place this spring and summer with reporting of study results expected in fall 2021.

Check With the CSRD Before Installing Dock or Buoy CSRD Release You can buy a new dock or buoy. You can consider replacing your old dock with a new one. But you can’t install or make changes to docks or buoys in Shuswap-area lakes without contacting the CSRD first. All new docks, buoys or any replacements or alterations to current docks, swimming platforms or buoys are regulated by Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) bylaws. Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 applies to Shuswap Lake, Humamilt Lake, Hunakwa Lake, White Lake, Little White Lake, and those portions of Mara Lake and Adams Lake which are within the CSRD’s boundaries. This allows a dock for some waterfront properties only and limits the number of buoys for waterfront and semi-waterfront properties. Other types of properties are not permitted to have a dock or buoy. Docks and buoys that complied with the regulations before the adoption of Bylaw No. 900 in August 2012 may have been ‘grandfathered in’ and may remain under the CSRD regulations, but there can be limitations for replacing and repairing these types of docks and buoys. New and replacement docks, swim platforms, and buoys may require a CSRD Foreshore and Water Development Permit prior to installation. The CSRD is not the only level of government that has jurisdiction over the foreshore and water. The BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Transport Canada also have rules and regulations concerning docks and buoys and may require permits or agreements with the landowner. Residents with questions regarding the installation and use of docks, swim platforms, and buoys for a specific property in the CSRD can get more information by emailing plan@csrd.bc.ca or calling 250.833.5904. There is also information available on the CSRD website under dock and buoy regulations.

Photo: An image of a dock in Shuswap Lake. (Photo courtesy of Triton Docks)

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Cultural Tour at Quaaout  Custom Cutting (all bandsawn wood)  Cedar Siding - Fascia Board - etc.  Beams  Kiln Dried T&G also available

Tom Barnhardt

• Rock

Walls & Stairs • Mini Excavator & Skidsteer • Site Preparation

250-318-7441 bruceexcavating@gmail.com bruceexcavating.com

By Jo Anne Malpass In planning for its Adventure Passport program launching this summer, representatives from the Chase, North and South Shuswap Chambers went on a cultural tour at Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Resort at the end of May. Gord Tomma was the cultural interpretive guide who led the group around Secwépemc territory and shared teachings about Shuswap traditional landmarks and different types of plants still used today for medicines and food. The tour started with a viewing of the two traditional dug out canoes built from a 120-foot cottonwood tree. There was a tree ceremony on January 22, 2017 which brought the tree to the ground and then transported it to the Quaaout Lodge property. The sacred tree was turned into two canoes under the direction of carver Frank Marchand, one using power tools and the other made using traditional methods. School districts and other indigenous communities came to learn and assist with

building these two canoes. Gord then took the group on a tour of the Quaaout property, sharing stories about the history of the people who have lived on the land since before the Europeans came, up to modern day. The sweat lodge has many cultural and practical purposes. It is a place where people work and pray together to restore balance in life. Hunters would go there before t he hunt to get rid of the negative. He talked a bit about animal spirit guides. If you see a deer, it means follow the same path. The Bear or Skwlax tells you to be gentle with yourself. Smaller creatures like mice tell you to pay attention to something small in our life. Vultures remind you to clear the clutter in your life. The otter tells you to have some fun in your life. The tour ended in the Kekuli on site, the traditional winter home of the Secwépemc people. Families would live and work together and knowledge was passed down from parents and grandparents.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Interpretive Guide Gord Tomma shares stories with local Chamber representatives about the historic and current cultural uses of the sweat lodge. Photo by Janis Smith Photography

(continued from page 28 )

A variety of cultural experiences, story telling and workshops are available at Quaaout Lodge at www. quaaoutlodge.com/cultural-experience-book or call 250.679.3090. The Adventure Passport to log experiences at this end of the lake this summer will be available at the Chase Visitor Centre or at tourism kiosks in the North and South Shuswap in mid-July.

Patio Grand Opening July 8th

UNIQUE | AUTHENTIC | UNFORGETTABLE

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Pathway Information Booths This Summer ♦Residential

♦Signs

♦Industrial

♦Poles

♦Commercial

♦Street

Lighting

for all your electrical needs

250-679-3373

Contractors Ltd.

Hay Sales Lot Clearing and Tree Removal

Frank 250-955-2924

Mini Excavator for Hire

To report a wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

By Jo Anne Malpass work on mapping and results of an onThe North Shuswap Pathway Team line survey. is still meeting and working to promote The three sections being surveyed an active transportation pathway along are Lakeview Park in Anglemont to the Squilax-Anglemont. Ross Creek Park in Magna Bay, Ross Watch for the Creek Park to Bristow pathway banner at inRoad Park in Celista formation displays at and connecting trails various locations on in Scotch Creek. With the North Shuswap the engineering designs on weekends during complete, the project will the summer. be shovel ready and put Locations will the CSRD into a posiinclude Ross Creek tion to apply for federal/ Store, the Hub and provincial funding for Scotch Creek Market. construction. Team members will The Pathway Team be there to answer has a Facebook page, questions about the www.facebook.com/ pathway and will Northshuswappathway/ have pathway broand information can also chures, along with be found at www.northShuswap Tourism shuswapbc Click on the maps/brochures. Live & Work tab. Land survey The North Shuswap Watch for the Pathway banner results and a conLions Club will be holdat North Shuswap locations this ing a 50/50 online fundceptual design of summer. three sections along raiser from July 1 to the North Shuswap September 1, with funds should be ready by the end of summer. going to the Shuswap Trail Alliance, The engineering and design report with earmarked for tails and pathway projcost estimates was commissioned by the ects on the North Shuswap. Go to northColumbia Shuswap Regional District shuswaplions.rafflenexus.com for more after the Pathway Team presented its information or to buy tickets.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Move beyond your expectations

DARLA MILLER & LYNN EWART Personal Real Estate Corporation

$3,249,000

$3,250,000

$7,499,500 72 Riverbend Road, Salmon Arm, BC

4680 56 St NW, Salmon Arm, BC

1641 28 Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC

BEDS: 3 BATHS: 3 2,787 SQ.FT. 17.20 ACRES

BEDS: 4 BATHS: 4 3,912 SQ. FT. 3.45 ACRES

BEDS: 3 BATHS: 3 2,716 SQ. FT. 19 ACRES

Solitude, space, and breathtaking ambience are found here. Take a walk along the approx. 750’ of waterfront with sandy beaches, or observe wildlife from the comfort of the large living room.

From fittings to finishings, this home is French Chateau by design. Soak in the hot tub by the gas fireplace and enjoy the views. The landscaping includes a whimsical waterfall and a creek.

Huge horizons and a bird lovers delight, eagles soar over the 19 acres and a short trek to the bird sanctuary. The vintage home is sequestered away for relaxation yet close to many amenities.

Lynn Ewart

250.318.0717

3824 Zinck Road, Scotch Creek, BC

$1,987,654 8 5581 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay, BC

2974 Mabry Road, Lee Creek, BC

BEDS: 3 BATHS: 2 2,400 SQFT 0.43 ACRES

BEDS: 2 BATHS: 3 3,429 SQ.FT. 0.43 ACRES

BEDS: 2 + DEN BATHS: 1.5 1,350 SQ. FT. 0.37 ACRES

Ultra-luxurious waterfront home on one of the finest streets in the Shuswap region. Features an open concept design, chef’s kitchen, and a luxurious master bedroom with spa inspired ensuite.

Shimmering water + an inviting beach offer you the chance for true relaxation. The landscaped yard is perfect for family fun. Zen by design, the large windows bring in tons of natural light.

Exceptional property with 123 ft. of prime waterfront and sunny southern exposure located in Indigo Bay, Offering includes dock and furnishings. You can be in for summer!

Darla Miller PREC

Lynn Ewart

Darla Miller PREC

$2,790,000

250.371.1251

250.318.0717

$1,499,000

250.371.1251

RECENTLY PURCHASED

$1,150,000

$929,000

$599,900

3823 Zinck Road, Scotch Creek, BC

7338 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road, Tappen, BC

8717 Penwith Way, St. Ives, BC

BEDS: 3 + DEN BATHS: 3 2,700 SQ. FT. 0.59 ACRES

BEDS: 2 BATHS: 2 1,400 SQ. FT. 0.47 ACRES

BEDS: 4 BATHS: 2 2,374 SQ. FT. 0.25 ACRES

Find your next forever home here! With a timeless classic style, great curb appeal, and only steps away from the beach, this recently updated home with plenty of space is perfect for you.

Fully furnished waterfront cottage on Shuswap Lake, with approx. 100 ft. of waterfront, large decks perfect for entertaining, and a dock + buoy. There is plenty of space for friends and family.

This cabin is meant for relaxing, inside and out! Curl up beside the floor to ceiling fireplace in the living room, or sit outside in the sunshine and take in the beautiful views of the lake.

Darla Miller PREC

Darla Miller PREC, Rachel Stone

Darla Miller PREC

250.371.1251

DARLA MILLER Personal Real Estate Corporation

LYNN EWART

RACHEL STONE

250.371.1251 dmiller@sothebysrealty.ca

250.318.0717 lewart@sothebysrealty.ca

778.220.2759 rstone@sothebysrealty.ca

778.220.2759

SOTHEBYSREALTY.CA Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Independently Owned and Operated. E.&O.E. This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Salmon Arm Soon to be a 2 High School Town

shuswapkickerscoop

Residential & Commercial Professional & Expert Roof Repairs Torch–on and Re-Roofing Specialists Government Certified Journeyman Roofer

250-832-4200

contactus@shuswapproroofing.ca www.shuswapprofoofing.ca

By Larissa Lutjen After signalling at a May 26 Special Board meeting, that they might delay the decision until after another round of consultations, the Board of School District 83 has voted, in principle, to create two high schools for Salmon Arm area students. The “in principle” caveat delivers a degree of power to a yet-to-be created School Reconfiguration Working Group to amend, or, from the point of view of North Okanogan Shuswap Teacher Association President Graham Gomme, possibly reverse the plan. However, the E5 option, which will see a grades 9-12 high school at both the Jackson and Sullivan school campuses was supported by 4 of the 5 trustees. North and South Shuswap Trustee Marty Gibbons has been a vocal opponent of dividing students between two high schools and voted against the motion to proceed with the E5 option. A June 23rd communication from the district explains that E5 was the least disruptive and most financially responsible of the two choices, which will reduce a transition and provide “more time to build relationships and enhance building culture”. The district communication also states that it will help balance staff workload between the two schools. There was some

question about what would happen under E5 with Carlin Middle School and the five K-8 schools which currently feed into Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson, but the Board updated their information to reassure parents that those elementary and middle configurations will remain. This presents an opportunity to stream all the students from these six schools into one of the high schools, dividing fewer of the Shuswap Middle School students. A strong degree of opposition to the E5 plan came from some parents and the District Parent Advisory Committee. The parents worried that collecting most of the middle-school aged students into Shuswap Middle School only to divide them again in grade 9 was cruel, and many felt the two facilities are not equal with Sullivan being a newer and architecturally more interesting building than the Jackson school. E4 would have created two grades 7-9 middle schools in Salmon Arm with a single grade 1012 high school. No changes will happen in the upcoming school year. Board Chair Amanda Krebs hopes the Working Group will be meeting by October and will consider a viable timeline and impacts on transportation, facilities, feeder schools, students and staff.

Let’s GO FISHING!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

— 1st ANNUAL —

Shuswap ON SHUSWAP LAKE ONLY

JULY 17, 2021

PRIZES

6:30 AM TO 3:30 PM

ENTRY FEE $70 plus GST

Catch & Release Rainbow Trout Only - Largest Rainbow Trout WINS

For Tickets, Registration and Rules visit www.shuswapfishingderby.com

LONGE RAINBOST W $2000 SECON D $500 THIRD $250

COMING SOON: Kelowna Winter Fishing Derby - October 23 and Shuswap Lake Winter Fishing Derby - October 3

MAGAZINE

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Offering full-service property management to the North Shuswap area. A hassle-free way to earn extra income from your Vacation home

Looking to Rent a Vacation Home? Visit our Website or contact us!

• Marketing & Advertising (exposure

• Key Handling

on our website & multiple online sites) • Cleaning Services

• Guest Communications & Inquiries • Check-ins & Check-outs • Reservations & Payment Handling • Prepping Rental for Upcom• Manager/Owner Property Rental ing Guests Management Software (Including • Stocking Consumables Real-Time Owner Log-in Access) • Welcome Gift for Guests

Website: shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca Email: info@shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca

Ph : (78 0)621 -9790

CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd., welcomes Yvonne Bayley, Associate Broker, to our team of professional Realtors Yvonne's background includes a very busy and exciting 20 years in the Real Estate Industry. After owning recreational property and spending a lot of her time on the Shuswap over the past few years Yvonne now makes her home on the North Shuswap. Yvonne is looking forward to serving all your real estate needs with her comprehensive background and knowledge. If you are buying or selling property or need a market evaluation do not hesitate to call her. Cell/Text: 250.803.8520 Office: 250.955.0307 yvonne@century21lakeside.com www.yvonne-bayley1.c21.ca

Local Grad Receives Multiple Scholarships By Jo Anne Malpass Jonah Rivette of Anglemont graduates from Salmon Arm high school this year with scholarship offers from three universities, which his mother credits not just to his own hard work and dedication but also to the tremendous support from many in the community. Because he felt the Kinesiology program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta in Edmonton was the best choice for him, he accepted the $30,000 University of Alberta Gold Standard Scholarship and the $6,000 U of A Gold Standard in the Faculty of Kinesiology Scholarship, turning down similar offers from the Universities of Victoria and BC. Jonah has incredible drive, said extremely proud mother, Aura Rivette. Along with playing baseball, football and basketball, he is hugely into physical fitness and works out every day. This science program at the U of A, can lead to opportunities in things like sports medicine and physiotherapy, and Jonah is keeping the door open for pre med. He has a huge philosophy of keeping fit, said Aura, he wants to be a healthy person and wants to share with others as well. Jonah also received several local scholarships for both academic and athletic achievements, the District Authority Scholarship $1250, Shuswap Family Practice/ Alexander Dental

Group Bursary $1,000, Barry Dearing Memorial Scholarship $250 and CUPE Bursary $400. One that is really meaningful to him and his family is the $750 Liam Smith bursary, a family sponsored fund in memory of Liam, who Jonah spent time with as a boy. Jonah kept over a 98% average, even though he is (as his mother Aura describes it) geographically challenged. Living in Anglemont, Jonah and his older brother Luke, spent hours each day on the bus to Salmon Arm. When Aura worked as a certified teaching assistant in Salmon Arm (now in Sorrento), the boys were able to travel with her but did hours of homework on the commute. Both being involved in many extracurricular activities; they travelled thousands of kilometers for sports and music over the years. Aura wants to express her appreciation to Marlene Kergan and the North Shuswap Lions Club for the help through its Youth Fund Family Financial Assistance program. They provided funds for gas to get back and forth to sporting events and all the things that the guys have done over the years. “That’s been a huge contributor to our family in general.” Steve and Aura “wanted a nice place to raise our boys so we came out here and it’s been pretty awesome.” She gives a shout out to the North Shuswap school. Jonah and Luke had all wonderful

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

teachers throughout their schooling but two of note who had a huge part to play in both boys’ lives were North Shuswap teacher Brad Schmidt and principal Rob Ellis. They went a long way to helping her sons do so well. Aura also wants to give a big thanks to Linda the bus driver for all her years driving, “she was amazing with my boys.” When Steve’s vehicle slid down a 30-foot embankment one winter morning on his way to work six years ago, the Rivette family felt blessed to be part of a really great community. Lily the bus driver saw the headlights down the bank in the snow and called it in which may have saved his life as he had already been lying there for over an hour. Enrico Marosi was first on scene to help and the NS First Responders helped Aura lift her husband in a spinal board up the bank to the ambulance. Many other people have helped the family, including Janice Fisher. Jonah’s brother Luke graduated two years ago and while still involved in music, drums, guitar and keyboards, he did a year in university in Nanaimo and then did TRU studies during COVID. He is going to U of Victoria this fall to continue his Bachelor of Arts program, focussing on philosophy. Both the boys have worked part time and summer jobs for several companies on the North Shuswap to contribute to their own education. Spooner, the Hub, Bob Isley and Ross Creek Store, Enrico and Sylvie Marosi of Green Creek Timber, and Jeff Lewis have been big supporters of Jonah. Jonah is working this summer for Captain’s Village Marina and Luke is working at Anglemont Marina. “Thank you to all in our incredible community who have supported us and hopefully enjoyed us for over 15 years of living here. The North Shuswap is an amazing place to call home and raise a family.”

I THINK I’M STARTING TO LOSE MY MIND. BUT AS LONG AS I KEEP THE PART THAT TELLS ME WHEN I GOTT T A PEE, I SHOULD BE OKA A Y.

Road building — land clearing ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Certified Faller Selective Logging Tree & Limb Clean-up Site-Prep

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Excavating Bulldozing Trucking Gravel Products

Call Dorhn 250-212-8638 djbosch@telus.net I’ll get ‘er done

30 Years Experience you will not be disappointed

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Hope After a Challenging Year

Located in the strip mall beside North Shuswap Health Centre, and PharmaChoice

Meet and Greet

Come Out and Meet Eileen Sunday, July 4th, 10am - 4pm ~ Organic Facials (featuring dharmacare products) ~ Complimentary Skin Care Consultations ~ Hot Stone Therapy ~ Rain Drop Therapy ~ Reiki ~ Reflexology ~ Ear Candling ~ Infrared Sauna ~ Detoxifying Footbath

Also available 24/7 through www.dharmacare.ca

By Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap After a challenging year, this summer promises to be the light at the end of a very long tunnel. Step Three of B.C.’s Restart Plan, which the Premier has said begins July 1st, brings with it a further relaxing of restrictions — the most we’ve seen in the better part of a year and a half. Limits on group size for dining in restaurants will be removed, fairs and festivals can begin operating again, and limits will be removed for personal gatherings as well. This next step in the reopening process means that not only can indoor and outdoor social gatherings return to normal, but also that we can begin welcoming visitors from other provinces around Canada into B.C once again. It’s fantastic news for tourism businesses, who we know have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Shuswap has always been a popular tourism destination. We are lucky to live in a region with no shortage of natural beauty and recreation opportunities that people travel long distances to experience. I know there are so many small business owners, tourism operators, and others who look forward to the increased travel that is set to resume this summer. It will certainly give a significant boost to our local economy, something that is desperately needed after so many months of closures and decreased business. With hope so near on the horizon, I encourage everyone to continue following provincial health orders, getting vaccinated, and supporting our local businesses as we move into recovery. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, employing millions of people across the province and contributing to the character of our communities. But even in this stage of recovery, they are still counting on us to get them through. This summer, let’s continue to buy local, and make a point of supporting our local businesses and tourism operators as our province reopens.

~ dharmacare skin care (Health Canada licensed) ~ All natural soy wax candles and wax melts scented with 100% essential oils and topped with decorative botanicals ~ Botanical soaps with coconut oil All Products are Hand Made on Site

Call and Book Your Private Appointment Today!

403-862-1006

Summertime!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Shuswap Lake Golf Course at Blind Bay Offers First-Class Golf Experience Paid Advertising Feature Karyn Bruschinsky and Ian Morrison are the new owners of Shuswap Lake Golf Course at Blind Bay. Karen and Ian come here from the Lower Mainland, taking ownership in early spring of this year, returning to the Shuswap area where Ian grew up. Karyn and Ian are excited about continuing the Barker Family’s legacy and starting new adventures at Shuswap Lake Golf Course. “We are proud to join the community of Blind Bay and surrounding area and look forward to working with the remarkable team, meeting the Individual Members, players and the Community alike.” The golf course, originally built by Jack and Irene Barker in 1977, has been a landmark to the community of Blind Bay and surrounding areas. For many years it has been a key part of the Blind Bay Community and serves its members, patrons, charities and local businesses alike. This will remain the same. Shuswap Lake Golf Course at Blind Bay offers 18 holes of championship golf designed to offer a first-class golf experience, no matter what level your game is. We designed a golf experience that lets you play comfortably at your own pace. Golf our beautiful, professionally designed par 71 championship course offering well bunkered, undulating greens. Scratch golfer? You will love it. 20 handicap? You will love it. Just learning? You will love it! This par 71 continues to surprise and challenge even the most frequent player. Hone your skills on our practice facility, which boasts an updated driving range with grass and mat tee boxes, two practice greens and a short game area. Shuswap-Okanagan resident rate special provides huge savings for locals to come enjoy our 18-hole facility with a discounted rate from regular $84 per round to $65 by showing valid id-with their local address. Shuswap Lake Golf Course is dedicated to providing a first-class golf and social experience. A lifestyle course that is one of the most enjoyable and respected in the area. We welcome you to experience this unique lifestyle. Enjoy great food indoor or on the enlarged outdoor patio at Duffer’s Den Grill and Lounge. Duffer’s now features breakfast on the menu along with the popular Wing Wednesdays and Fish & Chip Friday. RV’ing? Overnight parking for self-contained units is available in our lower parking lot. Don’t forget to stop in the pro shop to have a peak at what’s new in Men’s and Ladies’ apparel. Our well stocked pro shop carries brands such as Under Armour, Sligo, Travis Mathews, Tail and Puma. And in addition to golf merchandise, we now have large inventory stock of NCM E-Bikes. Stop in for a demo today. Visit our web page www.Shuswaplakegolf.com Pro Shop 250.675.2315 ext. 1 Proshop@shuswaplakegolf.com Duffer’s Den Grill & Lounge 250.675.2315 ext. 2 PATIO DINING HOURS: 7 Days a Week, 11AM – 8PM Reservations and Take Out: 250-675-2315 Office & Admin 250.675.2315 ext. 3 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay

FIRST CLASS GOLF EXPERIENCE 18 Hole Golf Course and Driving Range

250-675-2315 ext 1 | www.Shuswaplakegolf.com | Proshop@shuswaplakegolf.com @shuswaplakegolfcourse | 1-800-661-3955

• Decks, Fences, Out Buildings • Lot Clearing, Site Preparation • Land Development, Site Grading • Driveways, Drainage, Culverts

250-319-6966

timberrock.tm@gmail.com

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Promoting Invasives Prevention

MAKEUP ARTIST

Champagne Beauty photoshoot packages BRIDAL MakeUP Affordable rates

Serving the Shuswap and surrounding area

Lexi [250] 515-2435

Lexi.carmel92@gmail.com

Instagram: champagnebeauty.lexi Facebook: champagne beauty

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE FORMING & FOUNDATIONS

info@tlcontracting.ca

250-575-4767

By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan-Shuswap With the arrival of summer, the waters of our lakes and rivers are getting busier as boaters and other water users from near and afar take to the water for much-needed downtime. It goes without saying that we are truly blessed with the waters of our region and as we dive into summer, I hope we can all be mindful of what we can do to help protect our waters. Last fall, populations of invasive clams were confirmed to be in Shuswap Lake. While these clams may not represent as severe a threat to local ecology and economies as other invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels (ZQM), the arrival of these invasive mussels and potential arrivals of others are serious matters deserving our attention and action. Since last fall’s discovery, I have connected with Indigenous communities, concerned landowners, local MLAs and the Government of BC to discuss the discovery of this invasive mollusk and how the province is responding. I have also continued my advocacy at the federal level for increased resources from Ottawa to protect BC’s waters. There needs to be a strong response to the invasive clams now in Shuswap Lake and we must prevent the damage that ZQM would wreak on our region and province. The Okanagan Basin Water Board has estimated that an introduction of ZQM could cost the Okanagan region alone $43 million annually in lost revenue (e.g. tourism), added maintenance of aquatic infrastructure and irreparable ecological

damage. If ZQM get into Lake Okanagan, the likelihood of other nearby lakes like the Shuswap being infested would increase significantly as would the damages and annual costs that local communities and ecologies would have to bear. ZQM reproduce very quickly and have ruined many beaches in North America by littering them with razor-sharp shells. Private infrastructure like docks and public infrastructure like water intakes and effluent outfalls are quickly rendered inoperable by ZQM colonies. As the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure, but only if the preventative steps are taken. When we look at the level of federal resources supporting the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) in BC, the Trudeau government is failing to take the threat seriously similar to their lackadaisical response to COVID-19 that allowed the virus to enter Canada. As I continue to press the federal government for resources to expand inspection and treatment sites on BC’s borders, we can all support another means of prevention- public education. I would encourage all residents of the North Okanagan- Shuswap to visit dontmoveamussel.ca to learn how you can help spread the message and not invasive mussels. We have so much to be grateful for here in the North Okanagan- Shuswap and I hope you will join me in promoting prevention of AIS and ZQM to protect our waters for the future! I wish you and yours a safe and happy summer!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

First Responders “911 ... What is your emergency?”

Submitted by Karen Boulter 911 ..What Is Your Emergency? If you have ever considered becoming a First Responder, now is the time to get involved. With more of the population completing their second COVID19 vaccinations, we are once again able to meet in person and continue with our ongoing training sessions. Feel free to attend, helping you determine if this worthwhile organization is right for you. We meet twice per month, on the first and third Thursday of each month. Our next practice meetings will be held July 1st & 15th and August 5th & 19th from 7-9pm at the Celista Fire Hall. We continue to practice social distancing and wear masks, at this time. The first half of the practice usually covers theory, questions and answers. The second half of the practice is generally hands on training. If you like the experience, you may decide to begin full training sessions with us this Fall and become a certified First Responder. Please consider joining this fun group of people, committed to helping others. Please contact Kath at 250-318-0317 for more information or to let us know you will be attending a practice training session. We are also, still looking for volunteers interested in dispatching our First Responders to the medical emergency calls. If you would like to find out more about being a dispatcher, please contact Judy at judybryenton@hotmail.com or by calling 778-207-2088. Together, “We Make a Difference.” If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail. com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available. If you have equipment at home that you are no longer using, please consider donating the items to our Society. At present, we are still hoping to obtain wheelchairs that will be available for other members of our communities to use while recuperating, or to use until a more permanent wheelchair can be obtained. To order your green with white reflective address sign, just $40, please contact Margaret Needham at nsfrinfo@ gmail.com today. These signs are invaluable when we are trying to find you in an emergency situation. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

"Rush Hour" on the Adams River

Daily Tours: July 10am, 1pm & 4pm call to reserve a spot

250-955-2447

1 888-440-RAFT (7238) www.adamsriverrafting.com

Group Rates Available

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Amazing Community Contributors in the Shuswap #2 – 3874 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek

250-955-0660 for Appointments • Foot Care Nurse • Baby Wellness • Lab - Blood Collection, ECGsWed & Fri - 8am to 12noon Lab Services by Appointment

See dates on calendar at nshealthcentre.ca

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS Dr. Domino Bucarelli NSHC Family Physician

Clinic + Lifelabs closed July 26 - August 2 250-832-7151 naturalc@telus.net

By Gail Community McNeil-Oliver, Foundation is a NSHC Executive non-profit organizaDirector www.NSHealthCentre.ca tion that attracts and The Shuswap manages an endowCommunity Foundation pro- ment fund and utilizes the vided the North Shuswap invested earnings to provide Health Centre with an equip- grants to charitable organizament grant of $12,500.00! tions. Generous donors who This community grant alcare about the Shuswap and lowed the health centre to community causes, contribpurchase a new Autoclave ute large and small gifts to Machine, a new Electronic the Foundation creating a Blood Pressure Monitor, growing endowment fund. and an Ambulatory Blood As the assets grow, capaciPressure Monitor. ty grows to support projects The autoclave is a stan- and programs that enhance dard piece of equipment the Shuswap Community. needed in the clinic for steril- Amazing! ization of implements used in Clinic Updates: minor clinic procedures; the • COVID Protocols & new electronic bp machine Virtual appointments conallows the doctors to monitor tinue at NSHC ensuring readings to capture your avsafe health services. erage bp reading and to deter- • The Health Centre is takmine if further monitoring is ing a short break in July! needed with our new ambuPlease note the clinic and latory blood pressure monitor Lifelabs will not be available which allows blood pressure from July 26 – August 2. readings to be done over a A reminder to visitors 24-hour period. looking for Walk-In Medical The Shuswap services in the Shuswap (continued on page 41 )

in behind the Petro-Can & Home Restaurant

Please sign the petition at the clinic or complete this form and drop off at the North Shuswap Health Centre to Keep Health Care in our Community!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Area F Petition to the CSRD to Fund Health Care Services for our Community! NSHC & NS Community Petition to the CSRD Petition to support NS Heath Centre funding Printed Name

Petition to the CSRD to support health care funding for NSHC through a Contribution Agreement We, the residents of Area F, want a contribution agreement with the CSRD to support paying towards health care funding of NSHC through an annual contribution tax. Signature

Area F / North Shuswap Address

Phone #

Let us ensure essential Primary Health Care Services continue to serve our community!

Date

July 2021

area, please call 811 or visit: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ services-and-resources/find-services The Sorrento Health Center can be called at 250-6752167 for walk-in medical appointments on Monday & Tuesday. Get your 2nd COVID Vaccine! If you are not yet registered, call: 1-833-838-2323or register online at: www.2.gov.bc.ca/gov.content/covid-19/ vaccine/dose-2 Community Petition is still in circulation if you have not signed it yet! Drop into the health centre to sign or complete the form below and drop it off to us. Keep Health Care in our Community Petition: The North Shuswap Health Centre is the community’s owned health care centre which provides essential Primary Health Care Services to residents in Area F, but it does not receive funding from local or provincial government. NSHC generate revenue through billable clinic services, donations, and fundraising. Without this essential service, 5000 patients who visit NSHC for Medical Services, Lab Services, Public & Allied Health Services will have to go elsewhere for these services. The average cost for you to travel to receive these services outside the community is $300.00 - $400.00 a year. Please sign this petition to have the CSRD develop a bylaw for a Contribution Agreement to support the NSHC with an annual contribution of $18.62 per residential property. Our community needs the health centre to remain accessible and viable as it contributes to the overall economic growth and stability of the entire North Shuswap.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

BC INNOVATION COULD SAVE YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRE Paid Advertising Feature Salmon Arm’s Bryan Coffey has created a rooftop sprinkler system -- the Water Winger -- that’s easy to install to protect your home from wildfires. In 2003, Bryan Coffey’s remote BC cabin was threatened by a nearby wildfire. “Suddenly ash was falling everywhere like black snow,” Coffey recalls. “I was caught unprepared and it was terrifying. I knew I had to do something quickly to save everything I had.” Bryan decided the best chance he had to save the cabin was to put his garden sprinklers on the roof to soak as much area around it as possible. But installing them wasn’t going to be easy. Bryan remembers that afternoon in August well; “I was two stories high… straddling the peak of a hot, steep, tin roof, struggling to get garden sprinklers set up, when I realized the dangerous situation I had put myself in.” Eventually the BC Wildfire Service contained the fire and the immediate threat passed, but the experience left Bryan thinking there had to be a better way to get sprinklers onto roofs. That’s when he came up with the Water Winger. The Water Winger is the safest, fastest method available to put a powerf ul sprinkler on your roof to protect your home from wildfires. All you need to do is throw a ball, attached to a line, over your house. That line then allows you to pull the spring-loaded Winger into place on the peak.

250 955-6541

Don’t worry if you don’t have a great arm. The Water Winger kit includes a Ball Chucker to help you send the ball and line over larger two-story homes. They are perfect for owners of rural homes, resorts and cottages, but Bryan sees how this new safe, rapid deployment option could help structure protection crews save more homes. “Crews can move a lot faster when they don’t have to carry ladders and tools.” Says Coffey. Two-person teams can deploy a Water Winger every 5 minutes or less and they are easily moved to other structures as the fire changes direction. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Structure Protection Unit in the BC Interior is an early adopter of this new equipment. “Just when our Fire Department implemented a policy of not going onto rooftops, the Water Winger came along. We can now deploy, in just a few minutes, a rooftop sprinkler system from the ground. Excellent product.” - Lt. J. Jacobson, Wildland Fire Instructor, Salmon Arm, BC Bryan was gearing up to get the Water Winger onto the market for 2020 but COVID got in the way. Now the Wingers are ready for rooftops and, with a dry spring so far this year and a dry summer predicted, the Water Winger could be just what you need to keep you and your home safe. Visit https://www.waterwinger. ca for info and to see videos of how it works!

Located On Bragg Road, Celista Proudly Serving the North Shuswap Area for over 36 years • Specializing

in Computer Controlled and Electronic Vehicles • Government Licensed Technician • Warrantee approved service on all new vehicles • Approved location for most extended warrantees • Complete Auto & Light Truck Maintenance and Repair • Tires – Brakes – Tune-ups Government Vehicle In spection Facility

WE HAVE SECURE, ENCLOSED STORAGE SPACES AVAILABLE

Bryan Coffey is the owner of Wildfire Equipment in Salmon Arm, BC, which manufactures Water Winger Rooftop Wildfire Sprinkler Systems www.waterwinger.ca I Office: 250-832-6695 I Text: 250-515-0506 I bryaninbc@shaw.ca

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Interior Health’s Heat Safety Reminders IH Release With temperatures across our region soaring, Interior Health reminds everyone that too much heat can be harmful to your health. Excessive heat exposure can lead to weakness, disorientation and exhaustion. In severe cases, it can also lead to heat stroke, also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke can be a life-threatening medical emergency. Who is most at risk? Anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, but some people are at greater risk. Take extra care to check on the following people regularly: • Infants and young children, who rely on adults to monitor their environments and to provide them with enough fluid to drink; • People 65 years or older, or anyone who needs assistance monitoring their wellbeing; • People with heart problems and breathing difficulties; • People who exercise or who work outside or in a hot environment. Symptoms to watch for? • The symptoms of heat-related illness can range from mild to severe. They include: • Pale, cool, moist skin • Heavy sweating • Muscle cramps • Rash • Swelling, especially hands and feet • Fatigue and weakness • Light headedness and/or fainting • Headache • Nausea and/or vomiting More severe symptoms – including high fever, hallucinations, seizures and unconsciousness – require urgent medical attention. Call 911, move to a cool place, and cool the person with water and fanning. What steps can people take to avoid heat related illness? 1. Plan your outdoor activity

before 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m., to avoid the most intense sun. 2. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids. Water is the best choice. 3. Avoid physical work or exercise outside in the heat of the day. 4. If you must work or exercise outside, drink two to four cups of water each hour, even before you feel thirsty. 5. Rest breaks are important and should be taken in the shade. 6. Apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn, but remember this doesn’t protect from the heat. 7. Stay in the shade, or create your own shade with lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing, a wide brimmed hat, and/or an umbrella. 8. If you’re struggling to keep cool, move indoors to an air-conditioned building or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30° C (86°F), fans alone may not be able to prevent heat-related illness. 9. Never leave children or pets alone in a parked car. Temperatures can rise to 52° C (125° F) within 20minutes inside a vehicle when the outside temperature is 34° C (93° F). Leaving the car windows slightly open will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature. 10. Regularly check older adults, infants and children, those doing a lot of physical activity or working outside, and people with chronic disease or mental illness for signs of heat-related illness. Make sure they are keeping cool and drinking plenty of fluids. Check on those who are unable to leave their homes, and people whose judgment may be impaired.

Awards of Excellence 2020

Congratulations to the team at Captain’s Village Marina - Retail Business of the Year- on their outstanding achievements. Drop by to visit them. See their new showroom with summer clothing and toys! Pictured L to R: Denis, Gerard, Charley, Mark, Sheridan, Chet, Dean

North Shuswap Chamber presents Non-Profit Organization of the Year to North Shuswap Health Centre Society to recognize their accomplishments for our community in 2020. Congratulations! Kim Phau, Ron Buffle, Ellen Hammer, Ron Wilkinson, Barb Benoit, Lorna Joy Pawluk, Gail McNeil-Oliver. Missing Simona BeneWatts, Sandra Morrison. Debbie Seymour presenting.

The Chamber is proud to the present the Tourism Business of the Year to The Scotch Creek Hub and their team. The Hub crew announced it has taken on another business, bringing the Family Fun Centre back to life. It will be open solely for mini golf as they get through the summer and things evolve. Congratulations to Sharon, Mike, Angela, Mark, Melissa and Carson and their staff.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Local Couple Feeding the Shuswap from their ‘Spotted Moose’ Farm

Get up to $3000

through CLEAN BC HOME Rebates. For more info go to betterhomesbc.ca QUALIFIED VENTILATION CHECKLIST CERTIFICATION

Ask Me about Air Purification and the new iWave® Residental Air Cleaner

• Gas, Electric & Wood Furnaces • Heat Pump • Air-Conditioning • Ventilation • Custom Sheet Metal Work • Installs/Repairs/Services

LIVE. LAUGH. WEAR SUNSCREEN.

S.O.S+ Sewerage On Site & Excavating

By Larissa Lutjen Driving into Chris Pisesky and Sandie Whinfield’s Celista property, one marvels at the row after row of vegetables in various stages of maturity and then is greeted by friendly dogs, turkeys, chickens and goats all freely wandering around the farm yard. The Spotted Moose Farm might have a whimsical logo but it is a serious operation, with many moving parts that Chris and Sandie with kids must be tended to 365 days a year. Chris purchased the land, which was formerly known as Celista Springs Ranch, largely due to the ample water he would need for the holistic farm he imagined. Born and raised in Vernon, he was introduced to concepts like organic gardening and permaculture while he travelled around the world, spending part of that time as a ‘Wwoofer’, or a person who trades some labour working on an organic farm in exchange for room and board through the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms organization. Wwoofing makes it possible to learn skills and techniques from seasoned farmers while traveling to new places. During his travels, Chris was fortunate enough to work on farms in South America and Australia and wanted to put what he had learned into practice. He bought the farmland in Celista in 2016 and met Sandie, who grew up in Eastern Ontario, in 2017. They now have two children, Meira and 9 month-old Abbie. This year the Vancouver group ‘Farm Folk, City Folk’ has added the Spotted Moose to their Community Supported Agriculture Map of BC, one of only five farms included in the Kamloops to Vernon area. The principle behind Community Supported Agriculture

● Septic Fields ● Foundations ● Water Lines ● Driveways ● Landscaping ● Demolitions ● Drainage ● Rock Walls ● Snow Plowing

Concrete

● Stamped Floors ● Driveways ● Foundations ● Retaining Walls ● Custom Jobs ● Engineered Jobs 30 years experience serving the Shuswap

“We Can Do It” For A Free Estimate Call Butch 250-319-6933 or 250-679-7771 t6797771@telus.net

Store and stand located at Spotted Moose Farm

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Chris and Meira tending to garlic with Riley Mountain in the background is to provide a farm with a secure income in partnership with the local consumers who receive regular deliveries of a variety of vegetables and other farm products. Chris and Sandie found a demand for their CSA boxes last year when Covid concerns made people more eager to purchase “low-contact” produce that didn’t require spending a lot of time shopping at a farmers’ market or grocery store. They had a list of 26 supporters who received weekly boxes of seasonal vegetables. This year they continue to provide their CSA boxes, plus attending four local markets – Salmon Arm, Blind Bay, Scotch Creek and Celista – as well as selling produce to Jack Sam’s Restaurant at the Quaaout Lodge and operating their farm-gate store with a selection of vegetables for sale every day. As Chris says with a smile, eating local vegetables is the “smartest investment you can make for your health”. Some of the CSA boxes are picked up at the farmer’s markets and some are picked up at the farm, which makes adding a dozen eggs or some pork possible. One of the aspects of being a local food producer that they particularly enjoy is talking to people about seasonality and variety. Chris and Sandie relate that shoppers are sometimes hesitant to try

purple or yellow beans, being more familiar with regular ‘green’ beans, and can miss a seasonal treat not realizing that local strawberries or corn peak for a short time and then are done. This year Chris and Sandie have two employees and a Wwoofer helping them at the farm. One of the workers, Nicolas Rondeau, is gaining practicum experience at Spotted Moose in his study of Elaine Ingham’s soilfood-web approach to gardening which seeks to regenerate soils in order to increase yields and reduce weeds and pests. One of Ingham’s methods, which Chris and Sandie have adopted, is to avoid rototilling and to instead use a broad-fork to loosen and aerate the soil without distributing weed seeds up to the surface. Over several years this method, combined with top-dressing with compost, and wood chips for some crops, promises to dramatically reduce the number of weeds. Chris and Sandie are appreciative of the local support they receive from their CSA members, market regulars and farm-gate visitors. As their family grows alongside their tomatoes, raspberries, lettuce, carrots and corn, they are a hard-working couple, busy feeding the Shuswap.

We are OPEN Seven Days a Week

10:30am to 5:30pm Come and Enjoy our New Releases

Celista Cuvee • Ortega Siegerrebe • Marg's Rose Oak Barrel Foch Reserve Inspired Madness • Portentous EDAL WINNING WI LE GOLD M NERY B U O D

2319 BEGUELIN RD | 250-955-8600 CELISTAWINE.COM | INFO@CELISTAWINE.COM

The North Shuswap Kicker

OPEN & FREE

TO EXPLORE EVERY SAT, SUN, WED, FRI AND HOLIDAYS 10AM - 3PM

INTERPRETIVE CABIN

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10AM - 1PM

WALKABOUT TOURS

EVERY WEDNESDAY 1PM - 3PM

JERRY’S RANGER PROGRAM EVERY SUNDAY 1PM - 3PM

SALMON SUNDAYS

TSÚTSWECW PROVINCIAL PARK

Old Fart Electric Journeyman Electrician / Handyman

36 years experience Maintenance / Repair 24 Hour Service Mobile: 587-501-6 485

July 2021

Local Artist Supports Salmon Society By Jo Anne Malpass “As a way to help bring awareness to the sensitive habitat we all share, while helping to raise funds for the Adams River Salmon Society,” local artist Lena Whittaker donated an original piece of art to the Society. The painting, which will be used in future fundraising activities, was received by Ken Benoit, Vice-president and Ken Taylor, Treasurer of the Society, on Wednesday June 2 during the kickoff to this year’s Walkabout Tours. Society members expressed appreciation for Lena’s kindness and support. “I hope my art encourages and inspires others to respect the Salmon and their habitat so that they can thrive along these beautiful shores,” said Lena. Where is “Waldo the Frog” in this 4-foot-high Salmon painting? The 48”× 40” with its 24 -30” life size

salmon, is done in acrylic on stretched canvas. Following the presentation, Lena went on the season’s inaugural interpretive walk led by Brenda Melnychuk, where she learned about Tsútswecw Park history, biodiversity and the importance of salmon to our area. The Society will be holding interpretive walkabout tours every Wednesday until August 25 from 10 am – 1 pm. Tours are free. Donations are welcome. The interpretive cabin is open for the season, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 am to 3 pm. The cabin houses educational displays and souvenirs. Lena, a local artist and her husband Richard have been residing in the Shuswap since 2009, currently calling the Anglemont area home. Lena’s art can be viewed at www.facebook.com/lena. whittaker

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Oh What A Night … By Margaret McCormick from France. Cleansing Starting at home we sipped and Pretty perfect first event for Sharon slurped a Canadian oyster Caesar shot our palate with some Grey Goose Lemon Toews and Mike Gregorig as they host- featuring Fanny Bay Oysters from Sorbet inspired by Switzerland we then ed 40 very lucky dinner guests for an ventured to Thailand where we enjoyed Vancouver Island followed by a trip to incredible Father’s Day Dinner at their Greece and lemon & herb lambcicle with pad thai with prawn coconut tofu. beautifully manicured BeTeased property tzatziki and olive couscous (so good I While every single course was flain Scotch Creek. If you haven’t already did pick it up and eat with my fingers). vourful and imaginative, for me the heard, Mike and Sharon had South American seared carne an elegant idea to host dinner asada with chimichurri, asaparties. Already operating do and street corn fritter was the very successful seasonthe most outstanding dish of al BeTeased Food Truck, the night. Sharon told us that Shuswap Infusion Teas and Mike makes that chimichura thriving catering business, ri sauce for her, and she puts they have combined all three it on everything and I certainto bring the Shuswap some ly know why! It was seriousunforgettable, big beautiful ly the best I’ve ever had. The nights filled with laughter, seared thinly sliced beef was music and most importantly, the perfect host to showcase delicious food. the flavours, and the herbs Under clear blue skies came right from their garden Sharon and Mike (center) and their amazing team host an incredible that turned a magical hue minutes before serving. Can’t Father’s Day dinner at BeTeased Food Truck site matching the gorgeous lemon get fresher than that! A perlavender fizz welcome cockfect end to a perfect night was tail, we were treated to five amazing a delicious duo di cioccolato from Italy. One of the highlights of the “trip” for courses each from a different part of the us was the stunningly presented vegeta- Overall the menu was extremely well world. ble terrine with sweet pea goddess puree constructed and thought through with

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Protecting Your Legacy By Paul Jackson, Certified Financial Planner Switching gears for summer, let’s talk about something a bit slower paced – Estate Planning. Your estate is everything you own today - your home, savings, investments, life insurance and personal possessions. So, no matter where you may be on your financial journey, you have an estate that needs protecting. But how you approach this plan is important. Julie decided to save money by purchasing a “legal will kit” online. However, when she opened the kit, she learned that while it did not break any laws, there was no guarantee that it would be considered valid. In the end, Julia turned to a lawyer to draw up a valid will to feel confident that her estate would pass to her heirs with as little hassle as possible. As part of their estate planning, Peter and Mary chose joint bank accounts, term deposits and joint ownership on their homes to make transfer at death a smoother process. After Mary died, Peter thought using similar joint ownership with his daughter Megan would help avoid probate and transfer property more quickly upon his death. Fortunately for Peter, his son connected with a financial advisor before letting his dad move forward with this plan.

The financial advisor explained that Peter could be vulnerable if Megan experienced financial difficulty or bankruptcy while still on title. Not only could his assets be subject to seizure by Megan’s creditors, but it may also be challenging if her marriage dissolved or if Peter remarried. Based on the financial advisor’s advice, Peter made provisions in his will for the disposition of his property and put in place a life insurance policy that allowed him to name beneficiaries for quick transfer of funds on his death. Roy, a retired barber, and widower owned commercial property, RRSPs and other investment assets when he died. Unfortunately, markets were low and real estate sluggish when he passed. Sadly, his kids had to sell his property at bargain-basement prices to pay income taxes owing and other estate costs. This was a painful lesson in estate planning for Roy’s children. Determined that this would not happen to them, they worked with a financial advisor to put life insurance in place to cover their anticipated tax and estate costs upon their deaths. Frequent travellers, Ted and Alice, were worried that something might happen to them at the same time. To protect their estate, their financial advisor suggested they review their beneficiary designations, and where possible, name

PAUL JACKSON 1-888-268-3388 paul@nextlevelbc.ca www.nextlevelbc.ca Paul Jackson is a year round resident of the North Shuswap. With 28 years as a Professional Financial Planner, Paul is well suited to help his clients with all of their Financial Planning needs. He uses a Model Portfolio approach to investment management and would love to discuss his process and track record with you!     

Proven track record with Model Portfolio investing Fee Based Advisor with a very reasonable fee structure Independent (not tied to one institution) Strong tax knowledge Licensed in both BC and Alberta

their adult children as secondary beneficiaries. This meant that if they both died at the same time, proceeds would be paid directly to their children without having to pass through the estate. John and Susan had several homes. As time wound on, they sold three of them and remained in a Condo in their final years. With the money from the sale of the other homes, they had a sizeable sum in “non-registered” investments. A primary concern was avoiding Probate and the BC Wills Variation Act. They used Segregated Funds, that allow for named beneficiaries and have 100% guarantees on the Capital upon death. This gave them utmost comfort their wishes would be met. Planning today for how you want your estate handled assures you that your legacy will be protected with the least amount paid in legal fees and taxes for both you and your heirs. If you wish to find out more about my process, feel free to drop me an email at paul@nextlevelbc.ca. Mutual funds and/or approved exempt market products are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc. Paul Jackson, BA, CFP, CLU, RHU Certified Financial Planner – NextLevel Financial Ltd Investment Fund Advisor – Investia Financial Services Inc.

HAPPINESS ... is a class of cold water after a walk home in hot weather.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Oh What A Night … (continued from page 47)

each course complimenting the next and all contributing to our round the world journey.

We loved that Celista Wine was available by the glass or bottle and that Chef Chip effortlessly accommodated allergies and food requests. Smoke fired roasted cauliflower replaced the beef and falafel was a great substitute for the lambcicle. A very special touch was the background vocals and guitar talent of Daveton Jones. Chip, Sharon and their amazing team (big clap here – the servers, bartender and kitchen staff all did a fantastic job), have two more events lined up. In July, The Love of Fire features a very special guest chef and five fiery courses. August brings the Shuswap’s very first Le Diner en Blanc where guests, décor and sometimes even the food is presented in shades of white. At time of writing there were a few tickets available for The Love of Fire on Sunday July 25th and Le Diner en Blanc Sunday August 8th. Saturday for both events is sold out. The actual menu for each event is a surprise but if the Father’s Day dinner is any indication, you’ll be wowed. Information is available on their website www.beteased.ca Look for the Book Your Elegant Dinner Ticket tab and don’t delay! You can find Taste of the Shuswap on Instagram @ TasteoftheShuswap and on our website www.TasteoftheShuswap.ca. Please follow along with us!

Best bundle. Big savings! Get the best bundled price on TV and internet with unlimited data for your home.

Home Essentials Bundle $118/mo.

Internet 60 PLUS Unlimited Data

Digital Starter TV PLUS 3 Theme Packs

• Get fast internet delivered over a fibre-based network • Keep all your wireless devices connected with up to 60 Mbps internet download speeds2 • Enjoy the flexibility of no fixed-term contracts All prices exclude applicable taxes. One-time install fee of $75 applies.3

Learn more at www.mascon.ca/bestbundle or call 1-866-832-6020 for details. (1) Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a Mascon representative. Mascon reserves the right to make changes to or withdraw services, pricing, and duration of discount offered for each bundle at any time without notice. Mascon reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing of TV packages, without notice. Digital Starter is required for all Mascon TV subscriptions. Cancellation of any service within a bundle will result in removal of unlimited data and regular pricing applies to service kept, currently $90/month for Internet 60 with 600GB monthly data and $46/month for TV + 3 Theme Packs. Applicable taxes not included. Regular price is subject to change. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account (2) Internet access speed depends on location, usage within the home network, Internet traffic, applicable network management and server configurations. For a description of Mascon's network management practices, please see mascon.ca/networkmanagement. (3) Install fee includes the first 150′ of cable from the road and 1 outlet in your home. Charges apply for additional cable and outlets. 20-0321-01

20-0321 Mascon $118 Bundle Comms - Newspaper Ad _511x6125.indd 1 Shuswap: Print AdBest - Newspaper

2020-03-15 6:37HPM 5.11” W x 6.0”

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

NS Farmers’ Market Star: “Red Truck Foods” Proud Supporter of the Community 825 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC

 Cosmetics & Skincare  Pharmacy  Fresh Meat & Produce  Dairy Goods

Chase Pharmacy 250-679-8611 Mon to Sat 9am - 6pm Sun & Holidays 10am-4pm

Chase Grocery 250-679-3553 7 days a week 8am - 8pm

Scotch Creek 250-955-0601 Mon to Sat 9am - 5:30pm Closed Sundays

By Larissa Lutjen It is hard to find a moment when Connie Orr is standing still but in between putting batches of jam into hot water baths she found a few minutes to talk to me about a North Shuswap farmers’ market institution, her “Red Truck Foods”. For 12 years she has sold her home-made jams, chutneys, spice rubs, pickles, mustards and hot sauces in front of her distinctive red truck at the Scotch Creek Market, where she is also the Market Manager. She has also been a long-time vendor at the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market and the Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market. This summer Connie and her husband Tom have added kettle corn to their product list with a variety of home-made toppings. Some of the popcorn flavours include peanut butter caramel, smores, Thai lemon coconut, sugar and cinnamon, herb and garlic, and spicy Cajun. Connie and Tom moved to Anglemont from the Lower Mainland in 2007. She had worked for 18 years as a Marketing Specialist with the Telus Yellow Pages. But in 2005 she was one of hundreds of people who lost their jobs when the business was bought out. The quiet and the slow pace of country life was at first disorienting until she and Tom started several business ventures. Connie always liked to cook, and friends and family would comment on how fantastic her rubs and chutneys were. So she decided to try her luck at the farmers’ market at Mylo’s with a small table full of jars under a patio umbrella. From those humble beginnings she now has regular customers from as far away as the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan, and she works much of the winter to make enough stock to sell at the three markets she attends in the summer. She sources the majority of her ingredients from local farms. Most of the fruit and berries go straight into the freezer to be processed over winter. She estimates that she sells about 1000 jars each of jam, chutney and spice mixes each summer. The variety of her products, her attractive display and packaging, and the reasonable prices are all key to her success. Moreover, she has witnessed a change in the habit of shoppers who now value local products and

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

a connection to a local producer. When not stirring jam, Connie and Tom also teach 2-step and swing dance at the Lakeview Centre. The two actually met on a dance floor more than 30 years ago. After dancing together as strangers, Tom asked if Connie would be his partner as part of an upcoming dancing class. Soon they were not only life partners but they were part of a competitive dance troupe that performed at the Pacific National Exhibition and the Merritt Mountain Music Fest. They blended their two families and raised 5 kids over their 31 years together. They have also organized local events together, including the Salute to the Sockeye Artisan Market and various community dances. Connie has been managing the Scotch Creek Market, which happens Sundays next to the Hub from 9:30-1:30, officially for five years but she has been involved as part of the organizing group for longer. Before that she managed the Chase Farm and Craft Market for several years as well. She maintains a supportive, family vibe within the approximately two dozen vendors who attend the Scotch Creek Market and has worked hard to adjust to new Covid rules since last summer. The thing she loves most about the North Shuswap is the quiet and the sense of community. “Instead of sirens, here you listen to birds”, she points out, and she and Tom enjoy being part of helping the community prosper. The winters can be long so she advises, “you must involve yourself in something that gives you pleasure in the winter.” Hopefully Connie and Tom will keep dancing their Red Truck tango for many years to come.

Historical Happenings By Loretta Greenough The N.S. Historical Society is following the guidelines from Dr. Bonnie Henry. We hope to be able to have a crew together to open up the museum later this summer. Once it is open, we will place a notice on Facebook and on the Kicker Facebook. I have set July 10th and 11th between 9:00 am and 4:00 p.m.to hold a garage sale at 3730 Zinck Rd. All proceeds will go towards the N.S. Historical Society and the N.S. Community Association. There will be quite a large variety of

articles for sale. I am sure you will find some goodies you need. Thanks for the positive comments we have received about our Volume #12 Chronicle. It is always nice to know it is appreciated. Remember they are for sale at S.C. Market, Ross Creek Country Store and at my place 3730 Zinck Rd., Also remember that we are always looking for stories for the next Chronicle and photographs to scan for the archives. Be kind, Be calm, Be safe!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Anglemont Ladies Golf By Bev Shea The weather outside’s delightful and the golfing and fun continues at the Anglemont Estates Golf Club. Every Tuesday we get the ladies to count their putts, and we have a long putt proximity on hole #9. Everyone golfing who wants to participate puts a loonie in pot. When we are finished our nine holes, half the pot goes to the golfer with

the least number of putts and the other half goes to the lady with the longest putt on hole 9. The winners of these pots the past few weeks were: May 18-longest and fewest putts: Doris Hunter, May 25- longest & fewest putts- Pam Watters, June 1 - Fewest putts tied by Brenda Buffel and Doris Hunter, Longest putt: Trish Drader, June 8- longest putt-Betty Loree, fewest-Marie Newton. On Tuesdays, our Captain Doris Hunter usually has a fun element to add to our golf game. On May 20 it was the 3 Blind Mice game: 1st-Pam Watters and tied 2nd- Jill Kubica & Kim Henick. On June 3 we played Bingle, Bangle, Bongo with 4 winners: Jeannie Longhurst, Doris Hunter, Bev Shea and Marie Newton. On June 10 the prizes for low reverse score were Mary Stewart and Marie Newton. The winner of the May chip-in towel was Jeannie Longhurst. The winner of our first Pin Round held on June 1 was Pari Majcan. Congratulations to all. Ladies golf group dressed up for Hippie Days, one of the fun days orgaOn June 17, the ladies got into their nized by the Anglemont Ladies Golf Social Committee. time machines and arrived at Anglemont Estates in the Summer of Love. Hippie Days was a great success organized by our Social Committee under the leadership of Pari Majcan. There were lots of prizes to be won. The low net was won by Peggy Shurnaik, Long Putt – Brenda Buffel, Long Drive – Dawn Petrie, and KP on hole 5 – Dawn Petrie. Marie Newton successfully guessed the number of items in the jar. Peggy Shurnaik had the best decorated golf cart. The best costume was won by Bev Shea, with Doris Hunter and Gail Wedgewood coming a close 2nd and 3rd. After our golf game we had a delicious pulled pork lunch cooked and served by Kim Henick – thanks Kim, we all went home and had a nap after that great meal. As always, the golf course got behind the fun with Craig (the long -haired hippy weirdo) riding the

RENO TIME Home Repairs and Renovations

KEN EGAN

403-852-6956 renotime@shaw.ca

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

lawnmower and Chantelle spinning some old rock and roll on the deck to set the mood. And they got the new deck ready in time. The ladies all say a big thank you to everyone involved in organizing the day. Congratulations to all the winners. Our next big event will be Christmas in July. As you can see, we have a fun time at the golf course as well as playing golf and getting some exercise in fresh air. We are always happy to welcome new members to our group. We have golfers at all levels of play, so don’t be shy. In July we will be teeing off at 8:30 so you will need to be at the clubhouse ready to golf by 8:15. For more information call the golf course (250) 955-2323 or our golf captain, Doris at (250) 955-0141. As always, keep your head down and follow through.

Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The annual Anglemont Men’s Club Match Play Tournament has started and will continue throughout the summer. Last year’s champion was Don Shurnaik. The format is a double knockout tournament. The “B” side winner will have to beat the “A” side winner twice to claim the trophy. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun start at 5:00 PM followed by supper. Please arrive at 4:30 so that the foursomes can be grouped and assigned to their starting hole. Members compete for low net and low gross honours. Everybody competes for three prizes (one closestto-the-hole and two longest putt winners). There are also

monetary prizes for deuce scores. New members are always welcome. Part of the membership dues go to the club for dinners and prizes and part of the dues go to Golf Canada for handicap calculations. In July and August, Senior men play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8:00. We have been averaging about 12 golfers for Senior Men’s play and about 25 golfers on Thursday night. For more information on the club activities, please phone Craig Golemblaski at the Anglemont course, 250 955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365.

Your Local Shuswap Company that’s been Servicing the North Shore for over 10 Years.

Aluminium Picket Glass Railing & Decking Free Estimate Contact Don Shurnaik

778 - 687 - 0598

Email: dpshurnaik@telus.net www.Falconrailing.com

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Tech News

Call John at 250-804-8740 for all your computer and home electronics problems and projects

Onsite service for your home or business in the North/South Shuswap, Chase and surrounding areas. New computers, parts and accessories also available Authorized reseller of Lenovo products including Laptops, Desktops and Tablets.

Sit back and relax in your new home by Eagle Homes. Let us help you design and make your dreams come true.

Microsoft is at it again By John Seymour Even though Microsoft clearly stated back in 2015 when it was announced, that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows ever, they have apparently changed their minds. Last month on June 24, in an incredibly scripted and somewhat cheesy video, they’ve announced Windows 11, to be released this fall. Windows 10 support is currently slated to end in 2025 which means it will have lived for 10 years. By then we will all likely be running Windows 11 on our computers so in this article we will take a look at what we can expect. According to Microsoft, the upgrade will be free for all current Windows 10 users. There does not appear to be any major changes from Windows 10 in this release but there are some subtle differences, mostly to the appearance and functionality of the UI (User Interface). For example, the taskbar icons which have always started at the lower left are now centered in the taskbar, with the Start button always on the left end. The icons themselves, many which have not changed since the beginning of Windows, get a new look. The Start menu will also be centered and look entirely different with icons instead of tiles and will include a section of your recent activities. It looks as though Microsoft has spent a great deal of time on the layout of open windows for those who run many programs at once or who use multiple monitors. They’ve added the ability to choose various screen layouts that your open windows will ‘snap’ to at the touch of a button. It will also ‘remember’ your second monitor layout after disconnecting and reconnecting it which is incredibly useful. We will also see some badly needed upgrades to the Microsoft Store. If you’ve ever tried the Microsoft Store in Windows 10 it likely wasn’t for very long. The selection and quality of available Apps is very limited compared to our Smartphones. That is about to change with the addition of Android Apps to the Windows 11 store. This will be huge assuming they can get it to work properly but it looks as though Microsoft is partnering with Amazon to make it happen so it will be interesting. Microsoft has also promised better performance and smaller updates with Windows 11 but we’ve all heard that one before so not holding my breath. Overall I get the sense that Windows 11 will be big improvement over Windows 10. I always had the feeling that Windows 10 was a clunky Frankenstein combination of Windows 7 and the horribly disaster called Windows 8. Time will tell but it looks as though Microsoft may have nailed it this time. Questions or comments, feel free to get in touch. (250) 804-8740 johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

By Jan Penner make it difficult for the horse This was a bit of a to chew properly, it can cause stumper for many of us. It oral problems that can evenis a mouth speculum for a tually be fatal. horse, used for the adminisAs with human meditration of medicines and for cine (the barber was once the oral care. Congratulations go-to guy for medical/dental to our draw prize care), good winner, Joan LAST MONTH’S THING equine care HORSE DENTAL Caulkett. has improved SPECULUM Dentists are substantially lovely people and and requires for me, a necesproper tools sary evil. I don’t and an expert in enjoy my visits and equine dentistfeel for equines on ry to perform whom this particprocedures sucular tool is used. cessfully. While Believe it or not, a layman can it is as important, perform many if not more so, for procedures suchorses to be given cessfully, it is regular dental care, generally recomas it is for humans. mended that a trained expert Archeological findings be involved. have shown that domesticaThe Horse Dental tion of horses for the purpose Speculum is a must have tool of raising food and providing for equine oral care. It is transportation, goes back at slipped into the mouth, with least 3,000 years. From as the teeth on the plates, and, far back as this, it has been in the case of our item, the noted that the oral care for screw is turned forcing the a horse is important to their mouth into an open position, health and well-being. This which allows for thorough, includes pulling some teeth accurate assessment of the and filing teeth that, as they horse’s mouth. Early models continually grow over a varied in systems and size horse’s lifetime, can wear/ but all had the same purpose, grow unevenly, causing to allow a human caregiver problems with their bite. Not access to all teeth. Modern only does an incorrect bite

continued on pg 56

NAME THAT THING Email: kicker@kicker.ca. call/text 250-515-2830 Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, or Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay. HINT: Approx 2” diameter ENTRY DEADLINE - SUN, JUY 18

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Feline Guardian Angels Care for Feral Cats in the North Shuswap By Larissa Lutjen In 2019 a renter was living next door to Geraldine Baker’s Scotch Creek home. When the man moved on, he left behind a cat who had just had three kittens. Geraldine was worried about the mother and she would leave out some food when the mother cat came to her door. But before she knew it those kittens were having kittens and Geraldine had a serious problem on her hands. Sadly, the problem of feral cat colonies is a common one but there are organizations that can help. Geraldine contacted her friend Sharon, who volunteers with the Okanogan Humane Society, and with her advice and help, the two began a process of live-trapping the cats, driving them to Salmon Arm, Vernon or Kelowna, and spaying and neutering a staggering 55 cats and kittens in total that all came from the original cat and the three kittens. Geraldine’s friend Sharon has been

a Foster Mother with the Okanogan Humane Society for almost 20 years. This means she takes in cats for several days before they go to the vet, and sometimes after they come home from surgery, although the Humane Society coordinates the care of the animals once they arrive at the veterinary clinic. The Humane Society will rehome feral kittens if they are young enough to be properly socialized. Even if the feral cats will be sent back to live where they came from, the Humane Society can help out with the cost of the spay and neuter operations to prevent increasing the feral population. The Humane Society was able to place most of Geraldine’s kittens first with an Okanogan ‘foster mom’ who helped to socialize them, and then with new homes. But for 14 of the cats, who were too wild to make good pets, Geraldine has continued to be responsible for them. This means feeding them and in at least one case taking them to the vet when they are injured. As Sharon explains, leather gloves are needed to pick up even a feral kitten because they are afraid and feisty, so getting a feral cat to the vet is no simple matter. Geraldine reports that the veterinarians in the area “know how to work with feral cats!” Taking care of the cats has not come cheap. Not only did she and Sharon have (continued on page 57 )

Historical Article continued from pg. 56

speculums also have a wide range of designs from inexpensive basic models, all the way up to ones with built in lights and mirrors. Thanks to The Chase & District Museum & Archives Society for providing this item. Here is our new item. Get your guesses in to us and you may be the next $25 draw prize winner. Good luck!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

to drive all the cats to the Okanogan but Geraldine continues to feed 9 cats at the moment. Some of the 14 ‘catch and release’ cats have disappeared since their operations, however, she is grateful to the Okanogan Humane Society for covering the $4000 of spay and neuter costs. Geraldine feels that people may not understand what life is like for a feral cat: “they aren’t wild animals,” she points out, “they don’t have a long life”. Most feral cats pick up worms and other diseases quickly and are easy prey for predators. And cats almost never have only one kitten, for example, one of the mother cats that she took care of had 6 babies. Geraldine’s mostly indoor cat, which she adopted from the SPCA 15 years ago, has not been thrilled with the new additions to the family. Most of the 9 cats that Geraldine still feeds are skittish and keep their distance. Two of the wild cats will investigate through an open door but are easily spooked and only tolerate being pet in exchange for food once in a while. But one of the original three kittens, whom

Geraldine named DiDi, is now a house cat. Early on the little, grey tabby disappeared for a month before one day staggering into the yard and yowling in dramatic fashion! Now she is a totally bossy housecat. Although Sharon doesn’t publicize the work she does in the North Shuswap, word of mouth usually connects her with injured or feral cats that need help. People can help her by donating bottles to ‘The Cat Lady’ at the bottle depot. She has also worked with Deb Tarry, Adrien Laviolette and other private donors to raise about $600 a year in order to include pet food in the Christmas Hampers. If people have cats they can’t afford to ‘fix’ they can try contacting the Okanogan Humane Society or getting into a SPCA clinic where the costs are lower. Because feral cats breed prolifically people may assume they are thriving, however Geraldine points out that the fact that “the poor little things are running around sick and hurt causes so much misery”. A lucky few have local angels looking out for them.

Call us today at (250) 804-6818 to book your after fishin’ place Vacation Rental Suites in Seymour Arm, British Columbia, CANADA

info@longridgelodge.com

Gone fishin’...

www.longridgelodge.com

It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you do your hair.

Camp Grafton 2021 Program Cancelled By Jo Anne Malpass Camp Grafton Society Board of Directors announced the decision to cancel all camp programming for the 2021 season, on its website. “ It’s unlikely that group camping will be permitted this year, and even in the event it is, your camp Board doesn’t feel that we could safely prepare for and offer children’s programming. We know this comes as a disappointment, and we grieve the loss of another camp season alongside you. We miss you all and your endless energy! The silver lining to this situation is that we now have an opportunity to work hard on improving camp facilities. Updates are already underway, and we have big plans in store to get your camp looking spiffy for when we can resume programs.” And there are still opportunities for you to get involved and help Camp Grafton. The Society is looking for camp lovers of all ages to join the work of the Camp Grafton Society. “Even though we can’t gather together this summer, know that there’s lots going on behind the scenes for Camp Grafton, and we’d love to have your help and support.”

"For all your bbq & summer eats... hit the deck with olive us!"

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Onyx Creek Falls on the North Shuswap By Sarah Tokarek Shuswap Adventure Girl Located near the base of the infamous Crowfoot Mountain and Mount Evans, nestled in a rich, luxuriant, pristine forest is a rainforest valley reminiscent of the coastal woodlands and is a magical experience like none other! The adventure to Onyx falls is unique because at first, you feel like this may not be anything really THAT incredible and special. The forest starts out pretty enough, a meandering pathway takes you gently through a healthy Shuswap forest mixed with hemlock, yew, and pine. A few small ferns grace the pathway. On you go, over and under fallen logs, winding along happily through a quiet and beautifully typical, somewhat dry forest. We found the quietness to be rather odd. Were we going the right way? Wasn’t this supposed to be a moss-filled, creek side hike to an enormous waterfall? It is only 1.5 km in so why couldn’t we hear it?

A-ALL-TECH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

4306 Leopold Rd, Scotch Creek

High Quality Repair & Service 2 Gov’t. Certified Technicians - BCIT Trained 41 Years Experience / 23 Dealer Trained Computerized Testing & Diagnostic Equipment European, Import & Domestic Servicing All Makes & Models Tires – Sales / Repair & Balancing Fast Friendly Service Bruce & Andrew Davis

250-955-0444

And then all at once, as you stand on top of a small ridge, looking down the trail, you are hit with an unbelievable sensory explosion! The air hits your face, cool and damp, the smell is woody, mossy, and coastal, the raging creek is loud and alive! And the forest suddenly transforms into what I could only describe as a magical fairy-like fern gully! Little trolls, elfins, and talking animals must live here! The old-growth cedar and hemlock canopy envelops a forest floor lush with ferns, wild ginger, orchids, fungi, devils club, lush green mosses, and lichens! We counted 4 types of ferns here, one of which is the Western Sword Fern. The sword fern thrives in moist coniferous woodlands at low elevations. The Unique Forest! The forest here is part of the Inland Temperate Rainforest of British Columbia. Boasting to be globally rare, the interior cedar and hemlock rainforest is an inland rainforest, hundreds of miles from the ocean that also gets snow, which contributes to its overall precipitation. The Inland Rainforest Region is also known as the Interior wet belt. And the Shuswap is part of the Interior Cedar Hemlock (ICH) zone of the bio geoclimatic zones. Inland rainforests are unique to south-eastern British Columbia, and we have this beauty right at our fingertips in the Shuswap! The Thundering Falls! Onyx Creek flows from the Monashees into Shuswap Lake and shows off its force within this valley at Onyx Falls! An incredible display of nature! The waterfall itself is enormous! And the rock walls tower high and mighty above you. To get to the falls, visitors must cross the creek. In the springtime, when the creeks and rivers are at their peak, this can be a little bit scary for some. Visitors have to steadfastly cross on a log

CUSTOM WELDING & FABRICATING 250-819-6541

Email: lnb@telus.net YTD Enterprizes

that can be slippery when wet. The water is rushing below you! There is a makeshift wooden railing to hold on to but know that it is quite high so a small child will have difficulty reaching it. The Trail Details The trail is only about 3 km return and is an out and back trail. Meaning you go in the same way you come out. The parking is at the Crowfoot Snowmobile Parking Lot and the trail starts off in the corner here. The trailhead or trail is not currently marked and is user-maintained so hiking here is totally at your own risk. I can tell you that when you come to the only fork in the trail, stay left. We used All-Trails and Trail Forks to find the trailhead. There are also two geocaches here to find, one being an official Backroad Map Book cache. Because this trail is unmarked, directions to the trailhead can be found on All-Trails or in the Back Road Map book.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Are You Ready for Hockey Season? By Jo Anne Malpass Chase Minor Hockey 2021/22 registration is now open until September 1 for boys and girls in divisions Under-7 (U7), Under-9 (U9), Under-11 (U11), Under-13 (U13) and Under-15 (U15). Online registration is available at www.chaseminorhockey.com Paper registration – Safety Mart in Chase, Pritchard Store, and Scotch Creek Market. The Boundaries of Chase Minor Hockey include the North Shuswap to Anglemont. If you are new to the area or the hockey world, contact Amanda Kozak for more information at amandakozak@ hotmail.com Chase Minor Hockey association relies upon the generosity of dedicated volunteers

to help run its program and deliver quality instruction to players. It would appreciate your help in any of the capacities that teams require. Parents who require funding assistance can email chaseminorbc@gmail.com or check out the Financial Assistance Page on their website. CHASE MINOR HOCKEY BOTTLE DONATION - Bottle donations drop off has relocated to 528 Aulin Avenue, Chase. If you have bottles/tins you need to have collected contact Tamara at 778-9210160. We thank the communities for their continued support to all our players at Chase Minor Hockey.

A R E YO U R E A DY F O R HOCKEY SEASON? CHASE MINOR HOCKEY 2021/22 REGISTRATION OPEN until SEPTEMBER 1st, 2021 If you are new to the area or the hockey world, contact Amanda Kozak for more information at amandakozak@hotmail.com Online registration – www.chaseminorhockey.com Paper registration – Safety Mart in Chase, Pritchard Store, and Scotch Creek Market GO TO T HE WEB SIT E for boundar y lines for Chase Minor Hockey as i t cover s a large scale area!

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Chase And District Fish and Game Club By Secretary Helen Dalin It has been a long 6 months since the CDFGC was able to have a meeting and do an update. William Dalin with members Louis Cassman and Brian Dobson have been looking after the grounds. A big thanks to Louis and Brian for not only donating their time, but they also donate their machinery and gas to keep the range mowed, weeds whacked and ready for use. Sam Mingham generously donated his quad for use with a pull behind harrow to rake up all the shotgun wadding from the fields. CDFGC realizes we could not run without the help from our member volunteers. During our shutdown we made some great progress on building a pistol shooting area and shed at our range. Something that has been needed and asked for, for a long time. Thanks to Director Terry Bereth for spear heading this project and the volunteers who donated their time. 28 members responded to CDFGC ‘s request for volunteers for this project. Special recognition needs to be given to carpenter Steve Knowlton who worked at least 11 days on starting the building structure and overseeing the carpentry work. Also special thanks to volunteers Samantha Ockowski, Rose Arcand, Paul Jackson who put in several days working at the range on the shed. Apologies to the many others, too numerous to name, but everyone’s help was greatly appreciated. A huge thanks again to the Bischoffs who have gone above and beyond to help get this project finished. Neil Bischoff generously donated all his plywood, 2 x 10 joists, and 2x4s from the tear down of his cabin for use in building the pistol shed structure. A CDFGC crew helped tear down and move the lumber from his property at Scotch Creek to the range. Thank you to all the core group of volunteers who put in many hours to do this. Special thanks to Joe Wallin who went above and beyond with his time and efforts on the tear down project. This saved CDFGC $1000s in lumber bills. Thank you to Ralph and Vickey Bischoff who worked many hours to mill the extra lumber required to finish the building and donated the majority of it

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

to CDFGC. There was great attendance for the work bee to raise the walls of the pistol shed. 24 members showed up to help which is the most volunteers we’ve seen since for decades. Everything is now finished and only painting is left. Another work bee is planned for painting, lawn mowing, weed eating and lumber clean up and storage for the pistol shed area. Executive will be meeting July 12 to plan this event so stay tuned for a date. CDFGC is looking for a volunteer to spearhead a Pistol Club for CDFGC. This could be a regularly scheduled time to have members practise together, if club members are interested. The directors are spread too thin so if the members want a pistol club, a person or group needs to contact the executive of the CDFGC to help. There have been inquiries about an archery club or a regular practice time. A club is certainly possible if a CDFGC member or volunteer is willing to donate a day a month, or a week, to be at the range to oversee archery practice. It could be run like Trap and Skeet Club where there is a regular schedule day and time for archery enthusiasts to show up at the range. We have practice targets and even some bows to use at the range. A reminder that the targets are up all summer and free to members to use at anytime. You just have to take a range orientation first and buy a $5 key.

It took a few years after the initial idea, but the boat ramp at Nellies Lake has been replaced thanks to CDFGC and Ralph Bischoff, Vickey Bischoff, Mary Hanna and Rob Parkin, directors of CDFGC. Vickey Bischoff is going to write up an article with pictures to send into BC Outdoors magazine to show some of the activities CDFGC does for the community. If anyone has suggestions for our club and community projects please contact the executive. Perhaps you know of an area of use that needs repairs that we do not. CDFGC has applied for a class A lottery license to run an online 50/50. We are hoping to have this set up for selling tickets for 3 months. Keep an eye out for the CDFGC Big Fall 50/50 sales coming soon! CORE sessions: If you are interested in attending a CORE educational course call Terry Hudson. All his information is on our website www.cdfgc. ca under Executive drop down. Ivan Hawley has retired. Chase and District Fish and Game Club is open to all who are interested. We have all kinds of members who are interested in the environment, ecology, biology, fishing, trapping, hunting and hiking. Membership provides you with group outdoor liability insurance through the BCWF. Our website is www.cdfgc. ca and we also have a Facebook page. Check us out!

My wife said the lake was so pretty. I said it’s just like you.

She said “aw I’m pretty!” I said “no I mean large and frigid”

COMMERCIAL

ROB PAWLUK 778.765.8080

#64-3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd

Caravans West is a year round gated RV Resort that offer all amenities you & your family are looking for. Ideally situated backing onto green space & offers easy access to laundry & satellite washrooms. Being offered as a complete package including a 2005 Park Model and all furnishings inside and out. This is an Undivided Interest Title so financing is not available. QUICK POSSESSION IS AVAILABLE MLS 10233252

#121-3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd

This nicely landscaped lot is sure to please. This lot features ample outdoor living space with large covered deck area, Gazebo and sunny sitting areas. Offered as a package with the existing RV on site. Caravans West is a gated Community so an appointment is required for access to the park. QUICK POSSESSION IS AVAILABLE MLS 10228078

Cell 250-517-0974 Office 250-832-7051 email: krista@kristabarker.com www.kristabarker.com

RESIDENTIAL

@celistacabinetry robp@celistacabinetry.ca

The North Shuswap Kicker

ED’S RENOVATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE

Finishing ● Bathrooms ● Kitchens ● Additions Sun Decks ● Full Exterior Cladding

250-319-9100 edsrenos@hotmail.com

July 2021

Lions Club By Ted Danyluk For the most part, this month’s article contains a lot of good news items to share. Congratulations to Jhoana Alcasid, Maria Ruiz-White, and Vaughn McManamna for each receiving a $1100 Bursary from the North Shuswap Lions Club as part of this year’s Salmon Arm Secondary School’s Graduation Ceremony. The Club wishes each success with their post secondary studies. Well, Dr. Bonnie said GO! and that is what the North Shuswap Lions are doing, we are GOing forward with a number of projects for this summer. This is what happens when a bunch of seniors get their double vaccine doses; a lot of energy. Coming to The Hub in downtown Scotch Creek on Saturday, July 3 is the return of the ever popular Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw. Every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 -5:00 there will be ten Meat Draws and the 50/50 Draw at 5:00 p.m. Each ticket is only a Loonie; how good a deal is that? Get there early for a good seat. The North Shuswap Lions would like to introduce you to….. Not The Biggest, Not The Most Famous, but to the most Colossal 50/50 Online Lottery. Why is it the most Colossal? Because when all the tickets are sold out you can win, not $5,000, not $20,000, not $50,000 but $90,000. That’s right, just by having your ticket picked, you can become an instant $90,000aire. Let me tell you the other reasons why this online Lottery is so Colossal, -funds raised will go to the Shuswap Trail Alliance for the development of trail projects and pathways in the North Shuswap, -this online lottery is open to anyone, regardless of where you live in Canada, but you must be over 19, and the tickets must be bought in BC -tickets are available in three designer ticket packs; a two ticket pack for $10, a five ticket pack for $20 and a twenty ticket pack for $50. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the great deals you get on multiple ticket packs. Deadline for ticket sales is Midnight, Thursday, September 30, 2021. Ticket sales, orders, and all the info at northshuswaplions.rafflenexus.com Was I not right in saying that this online Raffle is Colossal? Definitely a great chance to win a life altering amount of money. Well, all the pleading for the past few months to get volunteer help for our Club has paid off. Thank you Ron for coming forward to help out; it would be good to have four more people. You don’t have to be a “grey hair” or you don’t have to remember the Maytag repairman commercials, you just have to be willing to help out a service club doing good work for the community. Give me a call at 250-955-6384 and we will put your name on the list next to Ron’s. We said it last year, but we really mean it this year. Our Club is planning to hold the 2nd Annual Sycamore Quartet presentation in September. I can confirm that it will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Celista Winery with the cost for a ticket being $25. More information will be in the August and September Kicker.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont

and

Surrounding Area By Denise Meier Welcome summer and new beginnings! Lakeview will celebrate the renewal of activities with a community breakfast on July 17. This date is conditional, depending on health regulations. This is our current plan: the breakfast will run from 8:30 am to 11 am and will be by donation. We look forward to reconnecting with our friends and neighbours. Please be aware that all Covid precautions will be in place, requiring masks indoors, social distancing, and sitting at tables with members of your family/ bubble. Tables will be set up outside to accommodate overflow as only 50 people are allowed inside. As recommendations change, so will our health precautions. Our raffle tickets are out in the community being sold by board members and other members as well. The draw date is August 14, 2021. Ross Creek Store, the Marina, and Sunnyside in Celista have some on hand, and they can be purchased online through our e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com . We will e-mail you a photo of your tickets. Don’t miss your chance to win an electric bike (an upgrade from last year’s raffle model), a helicopter ride compliments of Dean Schmied, or a great little portable bar-b-que. We are currently looking for volunteers to sign up for a month of lawn mowing. 2 or so times per month should do it. August and September are currently available. An orientation will be provided (location of shed key, etc) We would like to thank all who have renewed or joined for the first time. We are especially grateful to those who have made a charitable contribution. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https:// www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview

• • • • • •

Available Suites from $2050 per month Home Cooked Meals Housekeeping Social Calendar 24-7 Staff Assisted Living Services Available

e-mail address: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson at 778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know. As soon as it’s safe, we will re-open, with a renewed focus on our members. Thanks for keeping us afloat, and stay in touch.

Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person) 7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8 Hall Bookings/Games Room: Jim 250-682-6235 Email: lakeviewcommunitycentre@gmail.com Web: www.lakviewcommunitycentresociety.com

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

ADAMS LAKE STORE 8774 Holding Rd., Adams Lake

FISHING Tackle & Licenses HUNTING Licenses Fireworks & Firewood Liquor/Groceries/Ice Cream Camping Supplies/ICE

250.679.8904

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

10am - 9pm

Wills & Estates Conveyancing * Family Law Chase office is open Thursdays by appointment only #4 - 834 Shuswap Ave

250-679-3180 www.cfselaw.ca info@cfselaw.ca

EBIKES &

CONVERSION CONVERSION + All Bike Repair Services

KITS

NOW OPEN Talk to Paul FMI

Talk to Paul FMI

Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 4 SaturdaysServices • 10 - 2 All Bike Repair Services

Sunflower Bicycle Repair 838 Shuswap Ave. Chase

Call or 778-220-6709 text call/text: web: www.sunflower.bike email: paul@sunflower.bike

778-220-6709 709 Chase BC

ringSoon Shop Hours Coming Soon ming

Festival Favourites Return to ROOTSandBLUES’ Virtual Stage Media Release The Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival is bringing the music even closer to home this summer. Now in its 29th year, the festival is returning for an online broadcast dubbed Altered States II on Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14. Over two nights, nine bands will ignite the free online event with pre-recorded performances at various studios in White Rock, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. “These acts have been on a roll despite the slowdown in cultural activity over the last 16 months,” says Peter North, artistic director of the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society (SAFMS) and ROOTSandBLUES Festival. “We’re excited to have such talented performers to entertain our audience as we prepare for the festival’s big 30th birthday next year.” Altered States II welcomes two Indigenous singer-songwriters to the ROOTSandBLUES stage: Celeigh Cardinal of Edmonton and Winnipeg’s William Prince. “Both Cardinal and Prince have watched their profiles rise considerably in the last few years,” says North. Cardinal is most noted for her 2019 breakthrough album Stories from a Downtown Apartment. Her second solo release, the album won Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the 2020 Juno Awards. Another Juno record, Prince took home the Juno for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year in 2017 for his debut album Earthly Days. His 2020 album, Reliever, was nominated for Contemporary Roots Album

of the Year in 2021. Earlier this year, Prince won two Canadian Folk Music Awards—one for Contemporary Album of the Year and the other for English Songwriter of the Year. Vancouver Island’s own Blue Moon Marquee, performing for ROOTSandBLUES as a quartet, shot their festival segment at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock in early June. Alongside her long-time partner, guitarist, and singer A.W. Cardinal, Colette created a setlist that will see Marquee perform for ROOTSandBLUES as a quartet before the duo tours Spain when travel bans ease. Crowd-favourite Canadian blues star Colin James will close Altered States II with a handful of new acoustic performances and a surprise for ROOTSandBLUES patrons Saturday night. “Part of his performance will include footage from his electrifying main stage closing set at the 2018 festival,” says North, noting that James will reflect on his previous ROOTSandBLUES performance during Saturday evening’s show. Rounding out the 2021 ROOTSandBLUES lineup is 2020 Folk Alliance Group of the Year recipient The Small Glories, Victoria’s folk-pop group Jon and Roy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Sures, ROOTSandBLUES House Band leader Brent Parkin, and west-coast favourite Jesse Roper. Altered States II will be broadcast on the ROOTSandBLUES website on Aug. 13 and 14 starting at 7 p.m. PST. No tickets are required. Stay tuned to rootsandblues.ca for more information.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

By Pat Bauer and Loretta Greenough

North Shuswap Community Association The North Shuswap Community Association board has been meeting regularly and following the guidelines set out by Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Health Authority. We have been asked numerous times about Bingo. As soon as we are allowed, we will apply for a licence, but it will take from eight to ten weeks to get it. The vaccinations that we thought were coming to the North Shuswap are taking place in Chase. If you haven’t heard when you are to go for your second shot, phone Interior Health and get registered.

The Farmer’s Market will open on the grounds for July and August. If you know anyone who would be willing to take on the job of Janitor of the hall, please notice the Advertisement in this Kicker. It is an on-call position not a full time. The benches and the park tables are there for everyone’s use during the day. Hope everyone enjoys them. You will also notice some historical photo stand ins for people to enjoy. We wish you a more open summer but also a safe summer.

LewisRock UNIQUE STONE LANDSCULPTING

North Shuswap Community Hall - 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6 / Hall Bookings: Kim; 403-819-0863 info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca Membership fees: $20/family, $10/individual

Stairs - Walls - Benches - FirePlaces We also carry a selection of stone products

LewisR ock.com 250-371-7003

Lewis Rock is a Division of Celista Bay Enterprises Ltd.

The North Shuswap Kicker

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GO SOLAR SOLAR IS A SAFE AND SMART INVESTMENT

Roost Solar is your local solar installer and is committed to the highest level of quality, customer service, and technical expertise.  Grid-connected & Off-Grid Systems, Back-up Power & Standby Generators  Licensed Electrical Contractor with more than 15-years of experience in solar

1-877-707-5042 • 250-307-5042

www.roostsolar.com / info@roostsolar.com

Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes? Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. • We successfully lobbied local and provincial governments to allow for larger docks. • We advocate for waterfront owners rights and keep our members informed of their responsibilities • We continue to monitor the activities on the Shuswap Watershed Council and stress responsible use of taxpayers dollars • We actively support local and provincial efforts to prevent the introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels to BC. • Our board members have over 300 years of experience on the Shuswap, and are familiar with issues like the new changes to the Federal Fisheries Act • We continue to keep our members updated on the status of buoys and their removal A two year membership of $50 will help you to stay current on issues, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on lake regulations associated with living and building on the lake. Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association go to SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA For more information email info@swoa.ca

July 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Re: Constructive arguments for expanding Scotch Creek Bridge to two lanes This letter is in response to the column by Jay Simpson in the June issue of the Kicker. The bridge manager for our district insists that the yield signs are at the right end of the bridge (I disagree). I asked him for a BALLPARK figure on how much a new bridge would cost. He replied that he couldn’t give me a figure as there are ”too many variables to guess at the cost”. Well, I have been doing some digging and have found some interesting comparisons. In a MOT publication called THE ROAD RUNNER dated January 2010 the article first off falsely states that the Adams River Bridge was a single lane bridge. I have been driving this highway for over 50 years and the Adams River Bridge was never a single lane bridge. The second excuse for replacing the old bridge was to remove a 90-degree bend at the north approach of the existing structure, reducing the traffic collision count. It stated the North Shuswap is a significant tourist destination with a 7 fold increase of tourist traffic in the summer. I am sure that now it is a 10 fold increase. Plus, they state the fact that there is commercial truck, logging, and service delivery traffic year-round. It goes on to state that after the fires of 2003, concerns that a single lane timber bridge provided the only access to the North Shuswap, brought the structure to the regional priority list. Well isn’t that handy, every excuse they used to justify a new bridge is still present now. Adams River Bridge- consultations with the First Nations, long curved span maintaining 80 km, demolition of the old bridge, - total cost 9,125,000. Scotch Creek Bridge- consultations with the First Nations, short straight span design, no demolition needed as the old bridge could be used for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, - cost 10,000,000 BALL PARK FIGURE accounting for inflation. I believe 10,000,000 is pocket change to the MOT since they spent 400,000,000 on the BENNETT bridge in Kelowna. And think of the savings involved in a concrete bridge compared to a wooden structure. In Mr. Simpson’s column he also wants a pre slowing down section before you get to Scotch Creek. That will never happen as there is little development going to happen along that stretch of HWY 446. You might get the signs there, but I think the majority of motorists will ignore them. Years ago, I sat in on the PAC (police advisory committee) where there were many presentations from people trying to get the speed limit reduced in their area. Most were turned down, as Jay said that it would then take an hour to get from St. Ives to the #1. (continued on pg. 67)

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remember that it was the MOT that designated the Scotch Creek bridge a single lane bridge while the Red bridge in Kamloops is a two lane bridge and it is narrower than the bridge over Scotch Creek! If you agree with me that we would be better off with a new bridge over Scotch Creek then let our MLA and our CSRD director know. THANK YOU, Lawrence Walker

For Rent! RENTALS AVAILABLE! RENTALS WANTED!

Charlotte Hall

඘ක඗඘ඍකගඡ ඕඉඖඉඏඍක

Cell 250-517-8329

charlotte@century21lakeside.com

Each office is independently owned and operated

Re: Trailers in Anglemont I am writing this for the Kicker to ensure all Anglemont Residents understand what is happening in Anglemont with the large number of trailers being put on lots that have been purchased. These trailers are in contravention of Anglemont By-law 650 that states a trailer can only be put on a lot if there is an existing permanent residence on it and only 1 trailer is allowed. Anglemont is a community of permanent and recreational homes and cabins only that respect our bylaws, Anglemont Estates is not a trailer park campground, and we welcome all that have bought lots for the purpose of building a dwelling within the allowable time as specified in the bylaw. We have several concerns with lot owners camping in their trailers who are not adhering to the By-Law. #: 1 deferring their plan or have no plan to build within the allowed time frame. #: 2 having no water connection supply to the property in the event of a fire, will our home insurance be void if a fire in contravention of the CSRD bylaw 650 in our neighbourhood gets out of control? We suggest you check with your insurance

agent. #: 3 sewage lot disposals if there is no septic system. #: 4 depreciations of our home values. We encourage all Anglemont Homeowners part time or full time to read this and get involved in representing our community to uphold the By-Law 650 to ensure our community has homeowners who have a vested interest in living in our neighbourhood. Our community has drafted a petition which can be accessed on Change.org. at http:// chng.it/nQQGrZ4Yvt. We encourage all Anglemont homeowners to sign it. Lately we have been in contact with our Community Leaders to remind them of these ongoing infractions. Since then, some progress was made but the illegal trailers remain on the lots. We feel this should not continue until they are all in compliance with our bylaws. The disregard of our by-laws in Anglemont can affect all the North Shuswap if not enforced and nothing is done about the possible hazards we have mentioned above. Anne Kovalchuk

• Stump Removal

• Trenches for Electrical • Sewer, Water, etc. • Interlocking Pavers • AB Retaining Walls • Concrete Finishing • Material Hauling

Len Barker

cklcontracting@telus.net

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

Teen Writing Contest ORL Release At the library we know teens are full of creativity and ideas. We want to help teens harness that talent and develop their written voice. Okanagan Regional Library is offering three ways for teens to work on their creative writing this summer. They can choose one or get the most out of the program and do all three! Submit to the Teen Writing Contest! Teens ages 13-18 can submit a poem, short story, or song lyrics for a chance to win a 75$ gift card from Indigo, Opus Art Supplies, or Best Buy! The style and genre are open to whatever inspires the writer. All submissions will be published in an ORL eBook teen writing anthology called Paper & Press. Show off your work at the Slam! Open Mic Night. Words beg to escape the page. If you bleed raw stream of conscious in your words, they need to be belted out to express the pain, anger, or joy. Words are the most powerful when presented by the crafter. Find your voice; being seen

for your art is for the joy of everyone. On Tuesday, July 6 kickoff the writing contest by sharing your voice with other lovers of the written word! This will be an online event so you can join from anywhere in the Okanagan. A $25 gift card and a book of poetry will be awarded to the winner of the slam. Workshop your pieces for the contest! From July 14 to August 4, every Wednesday at 6:30pm there will be a Writing Workshop held online for teens. For the first session on July 14, local Young Adult author Ashley Little will run a special edition of the workshop on Character Building to get you started. Connect virtually with other writers, learn tips to improve your writing process, and get supportive feedback on your work. For more information, registration, and submissions visit: www.orl.bc.ca/ teen-writing-contest For more chances to win, teens can join the library’s Summer Teen Challenge: www.orl.bc.ca/stc

250-253-8104 ajrahsun1@gmail.com

Your Shuswap Mitsubishi Electric Heating & Cooling Dealer Call STS for your free estimate

Don’t throw your money out the window!

$500 contractors rebate $1000 BC Hydro rebate $1500 in savings!

Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning ♦ Installations, Sales, Service ♦ Ductless Mini Splits ♦ Mitsubishi Authorized ♦ H-Vac Tech ♦

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

School News on the highway in Celista

As we move from darkness to light May we take this vaccine as a sign of what is to come A world reopened and renewed Embracing family and friends Gathering together in Joy May we also be mindful of what has been: The lives lost The sorrow felt And may the past and present intertwine Giving us hope for the future. Sadly, due to Covid, we are still unable to hold in-church services See our website for opening dates, Zoom service links, sermons, and more www.stdavidschurch.info

Thrift Shop Open!

By Jan Penner Another school year has come to a close. In a year unlike any our generation has ever faced, North Shuswap students, staff and parents pulled together to provide a safe space for learning. Well done everyone! While we could not hold our regular end-of-year events such as Awards Day and Grade 8 Farewell, Fun Day and year end field trips, we did manage to have some extra fun days. While Divisions 1, 2 and 3 spent the day at Sunnybrae, Divisions 4 and 5 had the school to themselves. At Sunnybrae, the classes participated in a range of events, including climbing, archery, canoeing and swimming. The younger children played with a variety of sports equipment including the parachute! A big thanks to Tara Willard for setting up and sharing with us, a few indigenous games. Everyone enjoyed the day immensely! In celebration of Indigenous Day, we had a presentation on the beach, given by Mike and Jodi. Mike showed us how to make fire using 2 sticks and some dry grass and twigs, while Jodi shared some of their family heirlooms including a beaver pelt, beaded jacket, a digging tool make from an antler, and pictures that included examples of tepees made using reeds sewn together to form mats. The highlight of the presentation was a birch bark canoe that the couple spent a full 2 months building. They embarked on the project after learning how to make birch baskets and researching how to use that knowledge to build the canoe. It was amazing! In order to have all classes

see the presentation, students were on the beach all day. A thank-you to the crew of Destree Landscaping who graciously rescheduled maintenance in a neighbouring yard, to avoid drowning out the speakers. Much appreciated! The same day, we were also treated to storytelling by Kenthen Thomas. Some classes heard how Coyote and Bear created Night and Day. Kenthen was very expressive and animated and the children were totally engaged. A big thanks to Tara for arranging for our guests’ visit. And a big thanks to our guests for all their preparation for these wonderful presentations. If you are leaving the area and have children enrolled in North Shuswap, please notify the school or district as soon as possible. If you or anyone you know is moving into the area with school aged children or you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten and you have not yet registered them, please do so as soon as possible. Having an accurate number of registered students is very important for configuring classes, ensuring adequate staffing and providing a smooth start-up for students. As we move into the summer holidays, please be safe. When walking and biking, be aware of your surroundings and wear safety gear as needed. Play safely in and on the water. We want to see everyone back in our classes in September! Finally, as I begin my retirement, I would like to say thanks for the best wishes. I have enjoyed being a part of the North Shuswap School community and hope to visit often.

Wednesdays 10:00-2:00 Donations gratefully accepted; but please, no TVs, computers or furniture (there’s no room)

Report a wildfire or unattended campfire Call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

Franklin Pump Dealer * Canadian Groundwater Certified Pump Installers Power Snake * Drain Pressure Washer * Sewer Inspection Camera * Licensed Plumbers & Gasfitters

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

ICKER

1 lb. skirt steak, trimmed of fat 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

• • • • •

Call/Text 250-515-2830 Office: 250-955-0534 Web: www.kicker.ca

1/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon 6 c. baby arugula 2 peaches, thinly sliced 1/3 C. crumbled blue cheese or feta

CEO: Jan Wojciechowski Publisher: Tracy Wojciechowski Managing Editor: Jo Anne Malpass Writers: Jan Penner & Larissa Lutjen Advertising Manager: Catalina Montgomery Advertising: Cindy Korchinski, Ali Maki, Anja Heldner Classifieds: Lena Whittaker

DIRECTIONS

1. Add steak to a large Ziploc bag or baking dish and toss in balsamic vinegar, garlic and brown sugar. Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. 2. Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Rub steak with vegetable oil and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. Grill until desired doneness, 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice. 4. Meanwhile, make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 5. Arrange salad: In a large serving bowl, add arugula, peaches, blue cheese or feta, and steak. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately.

DISPLAY ADVERTISING July 14 & Aug 11

EDITORIAL & CLASSIFIED July 18 & Aug 15

D E L I V E RY July 30 & Aug 27

ALBERTA BANFF BRITISHCOLUMBIA CANADA EDMONTON EH HALIFAX HOCKEY LOONIE MAPLE LEAF MOOSE MOUNTIES NEWFOUNDLAND

Got a favourite recipe you would like to share? Email it to kicker@kicker.ca

NOVASCOTIA NUNAVUT ONTARIO QUEBEC TERRITORIES TIM HORTON TORONTO TUQUE VANCOUVER VICTORIA WINNIPEG YUKON

EMAIL CONTACT INFO Advertising: advertising@kicker.ca Classifieds: classifieds@kicker.ca Editorial: editorial@kicker.ca General Inquires: kicker@kicker.ca Subscriptions: $60.00/yr (+gst) Drop boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside

Supermarket - Celista, Ross Creek Store - Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place - Anglemont.

@shuswapkicker @shuswapkickerscoop #shuswapkickerscoop

L O O N I E C E B E U Q I I O

A I B M U L O C H S I T I R B

A I T O C S A V O N V G H S L

L E E S A T E O I O I E O E S

B Y B N N E U Q U T C P C I E

E E K Y A H S Q A R T I K T I

R C X N D I R O X O O N E N R

T P H B A U C Q O H R N Y U O

A F A E L E L P A M I I U O T

N O T N O M D E L I A W I M I

R E V U O C N A V T N R C Z R

Y U K O N F F N A B A Y L M R

K L F O T N O R O T O U C A E

K X A F I L A H N U N A V U T

DID YOU KNOW …. July 1 commemorates the joining of Canada's original three provinces (Nova Scotia,

D N A L D N U O F W E N O G O

New Brunswick and the Canada province, which is now Ontario and Quebec) as one nation in 1867. The holiday was previously called Dominion Day, for the Dominion of Canada in the British empire.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Pat Bauer 250-955-6463 Hall Bookings.. Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).. Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS A nglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet ScotchCreekVFD@csrd.bc.ca Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea, cm.nsbc@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420

Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The North Shuswap Kicker cannot, and does not, guarantee the correctness of all information furnished them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions: therefore, no responsibility for same can be nor is assumed. Press releases and reports from community organizations and businesses are encouraged but may be edited to fit available space. We reserve the right to refuse any ad or item that conflicts with the intent of this paper. Articles, advertisements and design in this publication may not be reproduced in any way without prior permission of the author. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS: Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the error will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate.

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021 1

ACROSS

1. Unit of bread 5. Eyeglasses 10. At the peak of 14. Skin disease 15. Synagogue scroll 16. French cheese 17. Unnecessarily 19. Jewelry 20. Tin 21. Mountain crest 22. Draws into the mouth 23. Inveigled 25. Chilly 27. Prefix meaning "Modern" 28. Elastic 31. Rewrite 34. Pasted 35. 52 in Roman numerals 36. Gingivae 37. Carnivals 38. Assistance

39. Clairvoyant's gift 40. Unrefined 41. Clenched hands 42. Floatplane 44. Drunkard 45. Anagram of "Tutor" 46. Tuft 50. Ancient Hebrew vestment 52. Approaches 54. Caviar 55. Paper holder 56. Something that is derived 58. An intimate chat 59. Habitual practice 60. Cain's brother 61. Pitcher 62. An analytic literary composition 63. Morsels

24 28

41 51

45 50

DOWN 1. Javelin 2. Sea 3. Concerning (archaic) 4. Nourished 5. Record player 6. Modelled 7. At one time (archaic) 8. Feverish delirium 9. Timid 10. Curt 11. Three wheelers 12. Pig sound 13. Pins

18. Twined 22. Hurried 24. Hotels 26. Angers 28. Skid 29. Sword handle 30. Puppy sounds 31. Anagram of "Sage" 32. Cogitate 33. Be understanding of 34. Emaciation 37. German for "Madam" 38. Strikes

Puzzle 1 - Easy

40. Lummox 41. Civet-like mammal 43. Appropriate 44. Appraise 46. Subarctic coniferous forests 47. Small African antelope 48. Desire 49. Staggers 50. Behold, in old Rome 51. Farm equipment 53. Historical periods 56. Fitting 57. Bar bill Puzzle 1 - Medium

ANSWERS ON PG. 75

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NORTH SHUSWAP Lions Club Meat & 50/50 Draw returns to the Hub July 3. Saturdays from 3:00 -5:00pm. Ten Meat Draws and the 50/50 Draw at 5:00 p.m. New Day Retreat opening in Scotch Creek. Meet and Greet event on Sunday, July 4th at 10am. Come out and meet Eileen. See ad on page 36. Garage Sale - July 10 and 11, 9:00 am 4:00 pm. All proceeds to N.S. Historical Society and N.S. Community Association. Large variety of items. 3730 Zinck Rd. Car Cruise - Interior Car clubs cruising to the Scotch Creek Hub for lunch. July 10, noon to 2pm. 1st Annual Shuswap Fishing Derby on July 17, 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. Catch and Release Rainbow Trout only. For more information, tickets and registration, www. shuswapfishingderby.com See ad on page 33. Lakeview Centre Breakfast - July 17, 8:30 am to 11 am. Indoor & outdoor seating. Subject to provincial health orders. Lakeview Community Centre Society Raffle - Electric bike, portable BBQ and a helicopter ride. Buy tickets now. 1000 tickets. Tony 778-765-1506 or Darla 250299-2158 or lakeviewcommunitycentre@ gmail.com Draw Aug. 14 at 2pm. See ad on page 9. Colossal 50/50 Online Lottery - North Shuswap Lions in support of trails & pathways on the North Shuswap. Win up to $90,000. northshuswaplions.rafflenexus. com Live Music at the Hub - Music Game Night with Angie Heinze on Thursdays at 5pm. Henry Small & Friends Wednesdays at 6 pm Angie Heinze Band July 2, 5-7 pm Cod Gone Wild July 9, 6-8 pm Liz Blair - Live with John Treichel July 10, 5 pm Jan Kudelka & Jon Treichel. An evening with Janis Joplin July 16, 5 pm Richard Graham’s Backbeats July 23, 6 pm Visit www.shuswaphub.com for details. Covid Safety protocols in effect. For more info follow @thescotchcreekhub or call 250-955-2002 and see this month’s ad on page 28. Interpretive Walk-About tours - Tsútswecw Provincial Park, Each Weds. to Aug. 25. Tours are free, donations are welcome. Interpretive cabin now open, Sat. Sun. Wed. Fri. & holidays. Jerry’s Ranger Program, every Weds. 1 to 3pm. Salmon Sunday from 1 to 3pm. See ad on page 46.

Thrift Store & Fire Smart display - St. David’s Church at Celista every Wednesday from 10 am. until 2 pm Pickleball - Rose Clifford Park, Scotch Creek. Mon, Wed and Fri mornings. Everyone invited to pop down to play a game. Beginner lessons available also, contact Dave @ 250-463-9877. Adventure Passport- A guide to the west end of Shuswap Lake. Offers a variety of activities and experiences. Look for by mid-July at the Chase Visitor Centre and the Visitor Kiosks throughout the North and South Shuswap. Anglemont Estates Golf - Anglemont Men’s Golf night at 5:00 pm every Thursday. Senior men’s on Tues and Weds 8:00 am. Ladies’ golf at 8:30 am Tues and Thurs. FMI 250-955-2323. See ad on page 53. COVID Clinics - North Shuswap residents can register for their second shot in Chase or Salmon Arm on-line at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/ or call 1-833-838-2323 between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, PST, seven days a week. Must register first. Become a Lion - Please consider joining this vibrant NS Lions Club; couples and individuals are invited. FMI please contact Tom Price at 250-574-6104 or talk to any Lion member. Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for doctor dates, clinic services and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. Clinic and Lifelabs closed July 26 – August 2. See ad on page 40. Country Kids Playschool Celista - Taking registrations for September 2021. 2 mornings per week - Mon. & Wed. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. To register, go to www. nsscr.ca Volunteers Wanted - Are you 19 years of age or older? Are you looking for a community cause to support in the North Shuswap? Can you commit to a few hours a month? NS Health Society is looking for you! Apply at northshuswaphealthsociety@gmail.com Red Cross Swimming Lessons- August 16-26 -Scotch Creek Wharf Road Beach - 8 half hour lessons for different levels, five starting times from 4 pm for preschool till 6:15 for up to level 10. Participants in Level 3 and above may be required to attend one lesson at a different location to complete deep water activity. FMI or to register, go to www.nsscr.ca CHASE Nature Nurture and Nine - Join us for a full day retreat and enjoy a mix of yoga,

golf, culture, relaxation, and Shuswap inspired cuisine at Quaaout Lodge and Spa. For booking inquiries contact mmutch@ quaaoutlodge.com Patio Grand Opening at Quaaout Lodge & Spa on July 8th. For more information and reservations, contact 250-679-3090. See ad on page 29. Chase Minor Hockey registration open until Sept. 1st. FMI contact Amanda at amandakozak@hotmail.com. Paper registration at Safety Mart in Chase, Pritchard Store and Scotch Creek Market. See ad on page 59. Chase Curling Club - Interested in curling this fall? Will not install curling ice if we do not have enough curlers. Please contact Janice @ 250-679-4471 or e-mail @ janinchase@cablelan.net Deadline September 3, 2021. Chase Library - Summer Reading Club Word Scramble: Check out the library windows for the latest Word Scramble. If you can guess the correct word, send it to chalib@tnrd.ca, call 250.679.3331 or drop in to tell us. We will enter you in the prize draw. All ages, all summer. One entry per word. SOUTH SHUSWAP Bear Spray Workshop - White Lake Community Hall at 10:30 am on Sat. July 10. Hosted by WildSafeBC and Shuswap Trail Alliance. How to avoid an encounter with wildlife, what bear spray is, and practice using inert spray. Under 18 accompanied by an adult, minimum age 16. Advanced registration is required. To register, email columbiashuswap@wildsafebc.com. Spy Camp - July 12 - 16, 9 am to 12 pm for K- 12yr olds at River of Life Community Church. Games, crafts, snacks. To register: https://bit.ly/3w2qAM6 South Shuswap Library - Open for “Browse and Borrow” service. Computers are available. Curbside Pick-up for those who need it! Order online https://www.orl. bc.ca and pick-up in the branch. New 2021 Spring Online Events Brochure! Summer Reading Club 2021: Crack the Case this summer. Read whatever you want and earn a medal! FREE. Register online at https:// bcsrc.ca or pick up your package in branch. Complete all challenges and enter to win a grand prize. Take Stella the dog on an adventure. Show us with a poster, video or picture collage on what you and Stella encountered this summer. Please have submissions in by August 20. Take and make bags will be available for six weeks July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 10. Supplies limited to 25 bags per week. First come first serve. Weekly contests and prizes to be won. The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Centre in Blind Bay. Call for an appointment 250-833-9923. AA Meetings - Blind Bay: Sat 10am at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Sorrento-Online Zoom Meeting, Mon 8pm FMI 1-855-3399631 Art on the Green - August 28, outside at Cedar Heights golf course. Juried art event. Looking for volunteers. FMI artongreendon@outlook.com SALMON ARM & AREA Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Opening night is July 4, with shows every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings in July and August and a special matinee performance on Thursday, August 19. Checkin starts at 5:00 pm. Come and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with all the pioneer fixings served from the Sprig of Heather restaurant, and dessert will follow the play with homemade rhubarb crisp and ice cream. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call 250-832-5243. Pioneer Day - July 11 at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum 8am to 2pm. Activities and events themed around Salmon Arm’s history and its settlers. Come

dressed in costumes from the era and enter the costume contest for prizes! Participate in old-fashioned races and games like toss eggs and tug-a-war, old-fashioned midway games, wagon rides, visit the petting zoo, and so much more — Admission at the gate. Al-Anon - Wed 8pm at Senior Resource Centre and Thu 12noon at First United Church. 1-855-339-9631 Narcotics Anonymous - Mon 7pm at Crossroads Church. 1-866-778-4772 CoDa - Sun 7:30pm United Church Cedar Room. 1-855-339-9631 ONLINE / WEBINARS etc. Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections is an opportunity to meet with other Tsuts’weye Network members to learn and share in an informal online environment on the second and fourth Tuesday every month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Register: info@tsustweye. ca. FMI and more workshops, go to https:// tsutsweye.ca/ CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, July 15, 10:00 am. Pre-register at www.csrd. bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

Altered States II - broadcast on the ROOTSandBLUES website on Aug. 13 and 14 starting at 7 p.m. PST. No tickets required. rootsandblues.ca ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888-248-2773 See ad on page 55. FARMERS MARKETS Sunday - Scotch Creek - 4113 Squilax Anglemont beside the Hub, 9:30am to 1:30pm Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, 9am to 1pm. See ad on page 21. Thursday - Market by the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, 6 to 8pm. Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, 10 am to 2 pm. Saturday - Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon. Saturday - Dockside Market at Squilax General Store 10am - 1 pm. Live music on the wharf. See ad on page 20.

Sudoku - Medium

Sudoku - Easy

Chase Detachment Office

250-679-3221

North Shuswap Library Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

3867 Squilax-Anglemont Rd.

250-955-8198 Open: Tues - Noon - 5, Wed & Fri - 11 - 4, Sat - 11 - 4

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

Anglemont Waterworks

If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

After Hour Emergencies

DIAL 9–1–1

1-877-996-3344

FOR EMERGENCIES

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

A I M R o a d s - 1-866-222-4204 Email: aimroads@acciona.ca Ministry Contact -1-250-503-3664

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

$7 up to 25 words; .20¢ each add’l word. $2 for box-around. Single Column Display Ads - First inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (plus tax). E-mail classifieds@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

SERVICES

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

bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com WE WILL HELP KEEP YOU A-FLOAT

Repairs & Maintenance of Docks NEW WOOD DOCKS OR USED DOCKS

SERVICES

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

At the Centre in Scotch Creek By Appointment Only

250-320-4050

Satellite Installations Sales service • • • •

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

RON STUBLING

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

250-571-4466

ronner70@hotmail.com

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

All Job Joe - Roofing, new and repairs, small plumbing jobs, small construction jobs, handyman jobs and more. North Shuswap. Please text first 403-909-6534

Intuitive (Quantum) Healing Fresh Herbs * Plants * Original photos * greeting cards * Prints of Shuswap area * Workshops … and more

Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont

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

• • • •

Foundations Framing Finishing Renovations

• • • •

Siding Flooring Decks Additions

Dave Jones Painting Service

Workmanship 604-842-4375 Scotch Creek

20 years experience

Brush with Greatness Kyle Lessey

Painting

ĎēęĊėĎĔė/ĊĝęĊėĎĔė

Call Vanna 250.574.9969

References available

Mylo’s

linda.lkendall@gmail.com

Check out our selection of beads, findings & craft supplies

250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

LEE CREEK

Leave your Fur-Babe with us in our loving home to ensure PEACE OF MIND

...

while at work or at play • Daily and weekly spots • Prefer smaller breeds Limited spaces available

Call or Text Debbie

587-783-4325 tlunden51@gmail.com

Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area

24 HOUR SERVICE

250-679-0001 sorrentoplumbing@outlook.com

250-679-2164

S o l e s Fo o t c a r e

Serving the area since 1981

Anglemont Carpet Cleaning / Assured Quality General Contracting / North Shuswap Junk Removal. Bryan Wagar 250-517-8172

(Cell) 250-320-6820

S h u sw a p

Drywall (New & Repairs) Paint Ceiling Repair Stain removal

Mobile Mechanic with tooled truck looking for small to medium Jobs. Local to North Shuswap. Call Jonny at 250-550-8408 —————————————

REASONABLY PRICED

250-955-2500 250-318-2890

Hook Up and Install Theatre Surround Sound Systems Computer Repair & Other Electronics

SERVICES

Scotch Creek

and Home Checks

North Shuswap 250-955-0111 867-444-9429

White Swan Tarot Spiritual Gunslinger Have cards... will travel. Readings with Jan 416-902-9931

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

SERVICES

SAM’s Lawncare

Service John Deer Tractor & push mower CALL FOR QUOTE

BRIAN 250-299-3057

FOR SALE Dry cedar firewood bags Small $15.00 - Large $25.00 Anglemont (778) 866-8687

WE BUY AND SELL

COINS at Mylo’s

Scotch Cree k 14 ft. Alum Boat Honda, 15 HP Outboard motor/ Mountain Bike $150 / Air Gun $80 / Cast iron pan $15 / Clever $5 / Archery Bow $30 / Ball, bats, gloves / Touring Kayak 12’ $1,100 Scotch Creek. 778-538-3240

HELP WANTED

WANTED

CARPENTERS WANTED

Clean Fill Wanted in Celista. 250-299-2412 Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard

Must be reliable and have experience Please send resume to cuttingedgeconst@gmail.com Call/text 250-833-2824

Wanted: used older boat trailer for 16’ row boat. Must be in working order and should have papers. Contact Uwe phone 250-253-1076

$25 per

HOUR + T I P S + BONUS

Come and Join our

CLEAN TEAM !

HELP WANTED •

• 198 1 A QU A STA R 175 hp

FREE Estimates

WCB Covered

WE DO IT ALL …!

Skidsteer Work Landscaping  Decks & Fences Sheds & Garages  Siding Finish Carpentry Let us help you with your next project!

250-463-9987

Scotch Creek

TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435

outboard motor. Includes Fishﬁnder & EZ Loader Trailer - only $30 0 0 • B r and new 8’ canoe still in wrapping paper $900 • R o w b o a t $100 • Craftsman 27” 2 stage power propelled snow blower $600 Lee Creek 250-679-8763 250-253-5245 Shuswap Raised P.O.L. Hens Ready for pick-up Sept. 15 – Sept. 30, 2021 ”Rockettes” – Barred Rock Layers E-Mail or call for Complete Information & Photo (250) 955-6145 ShuswapChickens@gmail.com

WANTED

FOR THE

North Shuswap C o m mu n i t y H@LL

CELIST@

Start Immediately

PART TIME

On Call Position

C o m p e t i t i ve W a g e s • Max. 50 lbs lifting

Please email a resume to Loretta Greenough

Lakefront resort in N. Shuswap •

Saturdays 8-4 pm • (possible •

$200 day)

Training provided

All Covid safety protocols in place We Make Cleaning FUN!

Call Patti 250-955-2525

stivesresortonshuswap@gmail.com

LOST/ FOUND FOUND - Have you lost a 14 foot Seafly Sailboat?? We have found one on Shuswap Lake. Call Jerry at 250-675-4613

VACATION RENTALS

greenough@airspeedwireless.ca

or call 250-955-6431

We are offering a

to the right person wanting

Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

A CAREER

in the woodworking world

Linda Rightmire

OPEN

Also looking for

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor

250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

W@NTED

CABINETMAKING APPRENTICESHIP

Reading Tutoring

Zoom Lessons Now Available

J@NITOR

Seasoned Cabinet Makers Please apply in person at 3818 Kenwood Gate, Scotch Creek.

Christian Family looking to buy Acreage in Celista for homesteading Please call 604-999-1275

www.celistacabinetry.ca

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

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

OBITUARY

Classified Ads

ROGER B. ZINCK

$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad, First inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534 August Deadline - July 18th Delivery July 30th

JUNE 5, 1939 – JUNE 3. 2021 Sadly, we mourn the passing of Roger Zinck, a long-time farmer in Scotch Creek area and former logger. He is survived by his wife Marie of fifty-nine years, his son Terry (Emily) Zinck, daughter Teresa (Dan) Sexton, grandchildren Tanner, Sydney, Blake and Nick as well as his siblings, sisters Norma, Loretta and brother Tom (Peg) along with numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Lora and his sisters Rita and Netta. Roger was born on June 5, 1939, in North Vancouver. He was the first son of Karl and Dorothy Zinck. When Roger was almost four the family moved to Scotch Creek. He attended school in Sorrento via the Scotch Creek – Sorrento ferry. In 1950 he began attending school in Celista. The school only went to grade ten, so that ended his official schooling. Roger along with his dad started digging holes for the B. C. Power Commission. Roger met Marie, who grew up in Adam’s Lake, when she was working at Saratoga. Roger was proud of his family and loved to see them. His grandchildren, Tanner, Blake, Nick, and Sydney were a particular joy for him. He always loved seeing and talking to them and telling stories. For many years he was a logger. After he retired from the bush, he still logged on his own land. He worked hard all his life until his health would no longer allow it. He was proud of his cattle, always keeping them in good shape. He knew each cow and could describe them readily. Roger was active in the North Shuswap Community Association, helping to run dances and refinish the floor. He was on the board of Martin Prairie Stock Association, B.C. Livestock Producers Co-op, the Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Firehall and several other committees. He always had a huge garden. He was known for travelling on his quad delivering corn and fresh vegetables to neighbours on Zinck Road. After a long time in the hospital where visitors were not allowed, Roger was very happy to be able to Facetime family and eventually able to have family visits. He knew he was much loved. Roger will be greatly missed but we are full of fond memories and stories that will live on forever. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF ROGER

can be made to the North Shuswap Historical Society

* must be paid in advance*

PLEASE PRINT 1

Name & Address:

Tel #:

Category:

Total # OF WORDS: _____________ Basic Charge: 25 Words = $ 7.00 Cash _______ Additional words: ____ x .20 =______ $ 2.00 Box your ad:(check) Payment Info:

Cheque_____

Ch. #_______

Total Cost per month:

Month(s): ______________

_________

to_____________

(# of months) $______ x ($/month) _________ = $__________

July 2021

The North Shuswap Kicker

July 2021

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

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

250-851-8828 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover

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

Load

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS

Ken Goertzen Serving the L i c e n s e d R e s idential Builder ap sw u h S rs ea y 3 2 r fo Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @ gmail.com

Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping Takeout Or Enjoy Our Outside Tables C OMPLETE DRYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Ser ving Nor th Shus wap, C has e, Sor r en to

Quality Comes First

Milkshakes

  

Gifts Clothing Family Camping

    

Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries Frozen Meals To-Go

    

Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto