South Shuswap Scoop June 2017

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June 2017

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Shuswap Flood Watch

By Jo Anne Malpass On June 1, the BC River Forecast Centre upgraded the Shuswap Region including the Shuswap River, Eagle River, and surrounding tributaries to a Flood Watch.

A combination of hot temperatures and thundershowers has led to significant snow melt and rising river levels. On June 5, the lake level was 348.946 m, compared to the 2012 near record high of 349.588 m. The lake rose by 2 feet, 61.3 cm, in one week from May 28 to June 3.

Also on June 1, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District issued a Shuswap and Mara Lake Boating and Flood Advisory.

“As Shuswap and Mara Lake water levels continue to rise, property owners should prepare for water to reach 2012 flood levels (1:20 year flood) over the next ten

days. Lakefront property owners are encouraged to protect vulnerable property and infrastructure.

During high water, boaters are requested to be courteous and respectful of the height of the wake caused by their boat. Boat wake can have significant detrimental impact to lakefront properties, resulting in increased flooding and damage. Signage will be posted at area boat launches and marinas encouraging boaters to go slow and to avoid causing boat wake, particularly near the shore.

In addition to the high-water levels in Shuswap and Mara Lakes, be advised that the lakes contain significant amounts of debris including large logs and branches,

Sandy Beach Park in Blind Bay under water June 4, 2017

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Shuswap Flood Watch eview Place, Sunnybrae and the Sorrento Water Systems due to high turbidity levmaking for unsafe boating conditions.” els.

On June 3, the flood watch on the On June 2, BC Parks reported MargaSalmon River ended but the flood watch ret Falls Trail is closed indefinitely. on the Shuswap River and Thompson “Spring run-off conditions and mudslides River continues. “Flows (on Shuswap River) are expected to be similar to con- in the canyon have completely destroyed sections of this trail. Bridges have been ditions in 2012 and flows on the South Thompson at Chase, already at a 5 to 10 torn from their footings and the river course has been re-routed in many secyear flow, were forecast to rise.

Shuswap Lake Watch said the pattern tions. The trail and facilities will require of sun, showers, sun and more showers is an engineer’s assessment and estimate prior to any remedial work being comprecisely the pattern which caused the pleted, which will take place once current worst of the 2012 flood. “The Shuswap water levels begin to recede. There is a Lake levels are at record high for this high likelihood that the trail will not be time of year and at least 2 weeks early compared to previous years. Spill-overs available for public use this season.”

Sand and sand bags are available on along the lower Shuswap river has now turned to wide-spread farmland flooding. the South Shuswap at Sunnybrae ComFilling up the buffer zones with water has munity Park at 3580 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt Rd, Shuswap Fire Hall #2 at 2505 Greer reduced the pressure on the lake - for Road, Shuswap Fire Hall #1 at 1164 now.”

Passchendaele Road, Whitehead Road “And, as in 2012, a lot of pollutants will wash into the water system, making Boat Launch at 4325 Whitehead Road river and lake water undrinkable for some and Wild Rose Bay Park Trailhead at time to come.” Boil water advisories re- 6487 Eagle Bay Road. main in effect for the Cedar Heights, Lak(Continued from page 1)

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Body of Roy Sharp Located Family and friends of Sunnybrae resident Roy Sharp, who went missing after a landslide on May 5th, now have closure.

Sadly, his body was recovered on May 31.

75-year-old Sharp was believed to have been in his home in the 5900 block of Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road when it was knocked off its foundation and enveloped by a mudslide.

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sisted by crews from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Ministry of Transportation and a private local excavation contractor, they were able to locate and recover the remains of missing person Roy Sharp from the mudslide debris area.

The Salmon Arm RCMP continues to provide support to Mr. Sharp’s family and continues to assist the BC Coroners Service with their investigation into Mr. Sharp’s death.

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• Wednesday June 14- Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge The draft interim report, overview report and News of Note from the CSRD online survey can all be accessed on the CSRD Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (CSRD - South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 website at http://www.csrd.bc.ca/area-cgovernance-study. Please take a few moments to learn about the information generated by this study and to provide Pro’s and Con’s of Incorporation your opinions.

At the next full meeting of the Area C Governance Study On another note, the South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Committee, which is scheduled for 6:00 pm on Thursday June 15 at Blind Bay Community Hall, several guest speakers will be ad- has been working very hard and promise that our Canada 150 dressing the pro’s and con’s of incorporation based on their expe- celebration on July 1st will be bigger and better than ever. The day’s schedule includes: riences. Virginia Smith, the current mayor of Barriere and Mike • Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at 8:00 am Fennell, the first mayor of Barriere will talk about their reasons for moving forward with incorporation 9 years ago, and their ex- • Parade at 10:00 am • Opening Ceremonies at 11:30 am perience since that time. Grace McGregor, Electoral Area C Director and Chair of the Kootenay Boundary Regional District has • Entertainment from12 noon on, finishing with Cod Gone Wild at 8:30 pm participated in several governance studies in her area (Christina • Fireworks display after dusk Lake), and will share her reasons for not moving forward with You will find more information on www.shuswapcanadaday.ca. incorporation. This meeting will provide the Area C Governance Our sincere thanks go to the Canada Day Committee members for all Study Committee and all attendees with some important first hand observations and information with respect to incorporation. their hard work.

If you’re ever looking for things to do, the tourism kiosks, I would strongly encourage all residents of Area C to attend this which were designed, built and erected by the South Shuswap meeting to become fully informed.

A number of Governance Study Open Houses have yet to oc- Chamber of Commerce, represent an ongoing source of great cur, and if you have not participated, please make every effort to local information. At each kiosk you will find handouts of maps, schedules of events, and a wide variety of local tourism guides attend one of the following sessions from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm: and business information to help you enjoy the South Shuswap • Thursday June 8- White Lake Community Hall and all it has to offer. The kiosks look great and will fill an im• Friday June 9- Eagle Bay Community Hall portant need to support tourism in our area.

• Tuesday June 13- Notch Hill Community Hall Our thanks and appreciation are extended to the South Shuswap Chamber, and especially to Mark Lane of Dreamcycle and Karen Brown for their efforts in making this idea become a reality.

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Positive and Rapid Responses to Survey Requests

Shuswap Labour Market Assessment & Project Planning Update Submitted by: Barbara Simmonds, SLMA Project Coordinator The Shuswap Labour Market Assessment (SLMA) surveying of Area C is progressing well. Many thanks to the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for getting the link and information out to all your members, and to the members for spreading the information. Our surveyors have had such a positive response from community members throughout Area C. We have been through each of the 7 communities looking for participants, and have been very well received. We have at least one response from every community and of course we'd like to hear from more of you! Blind Bay and Sorrento have each contributed approximately a third of the responses so far. White Lake and Sunnybrae are each representing about 12% of the total responses. Do you want to support the survey process? We would love to set up a survey location in front of your business. Please contact us!! Keep up the great participation!

Many of you are retired, and may be skeptical that your input matters in a la-

bour market study. It absolutely matters!

We are encouraging all Area C residents to think of it this way: If there were NO labour market in Area C, what would your community look like? Imagine if there were no grocer, gas station, coffee shop, restaurants, golf course, etc. Farms and wineries also need workers. If you are not a part of the labour force in Area C we still desire your input, because you do have services and resources that you either enjoy now in your community, or wish you had closer, rather than travelling to Salmon Arm or Kamloops for them.

What would support your young residents so that they could stay and work in your community? We appreciate and request your perspective.

Please go online to complete this survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ ShuswapLabour . Your Voice Matters!

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To the Rhythm of the Drum

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paddlers to clearly hear the timing required for paddling which is sometimes a challenge, particularly for those members coming to the sport for the first time.

By WH Peter Allchin The installation of the drum and the drummer position is only You may well have seen the GT Dragon Boat Society members out on the lake already this season, enjoying the exercise and one exciting development for GT this season. A pre-season training session reported last month under the tutelage of Kamina Jain, camaraderie of this fun sport and now you will hear them too! one of Canada’s leading dragon boaters, has led to a new coaching This season the team will be using one of the main elements of group within the Society and a development successful dragon boat racing……the drum. of a new paddling stroke resulting in miniMounted at the front of the boat, the beat promum stress on shoulder muscles and upper duced by the drummer is considered by many body. In addition, drummers and steerers for as ‘the heartbeat’ of the dragon boat. the boat are fully aware of the latest techThe GT Dragon’s boat is currently underniques required to ensure smooth and syngoing a modification to enable the drum to be chronized operation of the boat. positioned at the bow, ready for the drummer In addition to the five paddling sessions to get to work with the team. Several memavailable to members each week, GT also bers of the team expressed an interest to learn offers the opportunity to local groups or the skill of drumming and are now ready, companies to experience the dragon boat as a after a training session, to lead the paddlers team building exercise. Earlier in May a throughout their practises. The rhythmic group of teachers from Carlin School endrum beat indicates not only the frequency of joyed a two-hour paddling session. A bright all the paddler’s strokes but also the pace, ie sunny day on the lake was a great way for 10 accelerating or slowing down the stroke rate. teachers at the school to enjoy some time The drummer can also operate as the coach, together on the water and acquire a new calling out instruction and encouragement. skill. Six members of the Society joined In the sport of dragon boating the them to assist in the operation of the boat drummer’s position is both tactical and cereand a GT coach kept everyone focused on monial. For example, in international racing paddling as a team. If you are interested in the drummer must physically beat the drum a team building session with the GT Dragon and a team can be given a time penalty if he/ Carlin School teachers prepare to leave the Boat Society, call Susan at 250 803 6864. she fails to do so. For the GT Dragon Boat dock at Bayside Marina. team the drum allows experienced and new

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Chamber of Commerce News Submitted by Karen Brown

Chamber Unveils First of Six Kiosks Now Completed to Deliver Visitor Information Last month, the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce revealed the first of its Visitor Information Kiosks to the CSRD Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Boards for the Shuswap.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Welcomes Our Summer Residents Bocce courts which we plan to have ready for play by July 1st.

Submitted by Lynne Lowes Summer has finally arrived, the boats are filling the local mari- Bocce is easy to learn and kinder to those with knee and hip probnas and our summer residents are stocking the fridge and getting lems. It’s a wonderful game to play with both kids and grandparthe cabin ready for their many guests. Cedar Heights Community ents. If you want to lend a hand with construction just drop by the Centre would like all our summer residents to know they are wel- Centre and we will put you to work. come to attend our social events and participate in all our indoor If you are having a special birthday, big party or family reunand outdoor activities. ion this summer and you need more room, you can rent the Cedar Our Par 3 Golf Course is the hidden gem of the Shuswap.

Centre for your dinner (it’s perfect for potlucks) and we have a Where else can you play 9 holes of golf for $10 on a beautiful big barbecue. You can also rent the entire golf course, Pickleball treed course and there is no need to book a tee time. It’s a great courts and our Bocce courts when they are completed so there is place to learn to golf, improve your short game and bring your something for everyone to do at your event. See our website for whole family to play. We hold regular tournaments including din- prices and contact information. ner over the summer and guests are most welcome. Next golf We are also building a new cedar Outdoor Programs Kiosk to tournament date is June 11th and you can sign up to play on our welcome our visitors to the Centre over the summer. It will be website. Ladies can join our Chicks with Sticks group and play on manned by one of our volunteers who will greet members and guests participating in our outdoor Tuesday and Thursday mornings, currently programs, promote the Association at 10:00am. and collect fees.

We have four Pickleball Courts that are If you know of a student who is always busy, but guests can join in the fun. looking for a full-time summer job, If you have never played and would like to we are planning to hire one or more learn there are free lessons every Tuesday students to help with our many conmorning at 10:00am. Drop in fee is $5 and struction projects and assist with they have paddles and balls for you to use. golf course maintenance and moniYou can also buy 10 passes for $40 as we toring. If interested please call Bryknow you will want to come back again. If an at 250-515-1157 for details and you want your teens to get some exercise, where to send a resume. you can buy them a pass for only $25. See Pam Wenzel is teaching the Boot Scooting Line Our last Friday night at the Movies our website for details.

Dancers some Zumba moves at the Dance Demo Day. will be June 9th.

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SORRENTO & AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM Submitted by Brenda Puetz AGM Thurs. June 22 at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 7 pm SACA’s mission in our community is to promote matters of common concern and interest to residents, businesses and property owners in the area and to advance projects or improvements that will benefit the area. We have responded in previous years by getting lights downtown, encouraging highways to put up the speed radar signs, established the local Health Centre, installing the community toilet at Sorrento Shoppers Plaza, organizing the 100th anniversary celebrations, keeping the sidewalks clear of snow in winter, etc. With support from the CSRD, we continue to work on community planting, trimming, equipping and cleaning the public toilet, and supporting community-led events. We also liaison with senior levels of government.

If you have a vision or interest in the future of our community, we need a new generation of leaders.

We have had several directors step down over the last two years having served for many years & having been responsible for SACA’s achievements of the past.

If you are interested in becoming a director, please contact us at saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca or call Cal at 250-675-2222 or Don at 250-675-2420.

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By Jill Goward Being evacuated from one's home because of road blockages, fires and other dangers is always traumatic and upsetting.

But rest assured, the volunteers of our area's Emergency Support Services do an excellent job of helping you cope with those situations. They're kind, capable and compassionate people who are there to help. The only gain for them is the satisfaction of knowing that they have “made a difference.” Let's hope the potential for slides, flooding and evacuations soon passes.

Please watch out for the marmots (hoary marmots?) on Notch Hill Road. They may be pests to some people but they deserve to live where they have established a marmot family habitat.

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Music at the Maples First Outdoor Show and his work as a producer/songwriter recently won a Juno Submitted by Susan Aylard award. His acoustic performances blend well crafted stories and Music at the Maples is excited to present their first outdoor songs with heartfelt vocals and a heavy dose of self deprecating show on Sunday June 11 at 7:00. If you haven’t been to one of humour. This concert features an acoustic trio of Ryan McAllisthese house concerts, they are always a truly spectacular event.

The Aylard family, who manages the Maples Waterfront Re- ter, Barnaby McRae and long-time band member Jeremy Friesen.

Barb Loewen, who works at Shuswap Pie Company is presort and Bed and Breakfast is combining their love of music with the job of managing the resort. Susan is a professional musician paring a variety of tasty treats including her famous Cranberry Cake and her colorful cake pops with proceeds who plays violin with the Okanagan Symto help fund her ministry work in Teach Bephony Orchestra and fiddles with the band yond. The Aylard family has a close family Cod Gone Wild. Touring with Cod opened friend who recently was hospitalized in Vanher eyes to the wonderful world of house couver after suffering a brain aneurysm and concerts. The intimacy of the smaller venue has a long road to recovery. Proceeds from has fast become her favorite way of sharing the concerts, after paying the musicians, are music. Well, that and jamming around a designated to support this family. campfire. Both of these happen at the MaSusan has made a Facebook page, Music at the ples. Back by popular demand is the talentMaples, and has worked with ShuswapEvents ed musician Ryan McAllister but this time to get her concerts promoted. “Support Live he is bringing friends.

Music” is a slogan we should all proclaim. If Ryan McAllister's music has charted on you have never been to a house concert, it’s Billboard, received dozens of placements in time to start. Showtime is 7:00 at the Maples film and TV. He's performed thousands of Waterfront Resort, 1283 Dieppe Rd. Prepaid concerts on 5 continents alongside artists Acoustic Trio: Ryan McAllister, Barnaby tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and ranging from Willie Nelson to Sam Roberts McRae and Jeremy Friesen. kids under 16 are free. At the door are $25.

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A Huge Thank You from the Sunnybrae Community Association Submitted by James Clark "What a tremendous Shuswap Culture Crawl weekend at the Sunnybrae Community Hall.

Seal Skull Hammer we love you! You folks are second to none when it comes to bringing the good energy into a room, and getting everyone going with your old-timey tunes. Thank you!

Sons of Bitumen, what a stellar performance. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful music and a special thanks to Sam Masterton for travelling here from Hope to be with us this weekend.

And let's not forget Friday's performers, with the wonderful Steph Clifford and Chicken-Like Birds. Yet another special evening with local talent!

Thanks to Dale Bushy and the Musical Swap Meet volunteers and attendees who collectively raised $250 for the 2nd Harvest Foodbank. A great outcome and such an interesting and enjoyable afternoon!

Thanks to Paul Demenok and the CSRD for supporting the Shuswap Culture Crawl, Karen Brown at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap for her amazing guidance and help in organizing these events, and to all the volunteers who set up, took down, baked goodies, BBQ'd, brewed coffee and worked the doors.

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By Judi Kembel Another year is coming to an end but also a new beginning. June 15th will see the installation of the 2017-2018 slate of duly elected officers. They are: President: Hans Schmidt, 1st Vice-President: Jim Mead, 2nd Vice-President : Patrick Wright, 3rd Vice-President and Lion Tamer: Don Pryor, Secretary: Judi Kembel, Vice-Secretary: Trudy Grigg, Co-Treasurers: Brian Butcher and John Howat, Directors: Bob Johannson, Vern Biberdorf, Wayne Kembel, Bob Kreiger and Ivan Branson. Karl Paulus will serve as Tail Twister.

We are proud of the past year’s accomplishments and look forward to continuing to serve in any way we can and a reminder that all funds raised by our club go right back into the community.

Highlights of the past year include: July: Sorrento Lions started off our fiscal year by having a large presence at the annual Canada Day celebrations in Blind Bay. The day started very early with preparations for feeding the many hundreds of celebrants our famous Pancake breakfast.

Around 11am our “grill team extraordinaire” shifted into lunch mode and started cooking Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the trimmings. We also presented funds towards the purchase of an ABI machine (Ankle Brachial Index) which measures blood pressure more accurately, quickly and efficiently through ankles and arms. This machine is now in service at the ambulatory nursing clinic in Salmon Arm. Several Lions travelled to Kamloops to meet up with international Lion members from the Ayr/Prestwick (Scottish) Lions club, the club that has been twinned with Sorrento Lions, an exchange of club flags and gifts took place over dinner. The annual Presidents BBQ was held and a special presentation of founder “Melvin Jones LCIF Fellowship” lapel pin and plaque awards were made to 3 outstanding contributors to the overall success of the Sorrento Lions club. Past President Brian Butcher, Club Secretary Judi Kembel and Treasurer John Howat were the recipients.

August: Our “rolling cook shack” at the Sorrento Farmers market, preparing and selling our famous breakfast pancakes and sausages. We had a very good response and it was a great opportunity to meet a lot of locals and visitors to our region. The distribution of $2,000 bursaries to each of 2 recipients (Shane Corston and Ben Baker) towards their post- secondary education took place.

September: $2,500 was donated towards Camperships for disabled children at Camp Winfield and $2,500 to Camp Winfield towards maintenance costs. Saw us at the “Community Involvement Day” at Sorrento Blind Bay Park.

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October: The club donated $2,500 to Sorrento Elementary school to purchase “Tools” for children with some form of dysfunction- ADHD, Autism Spectrum. Our free annual Children’s Spooktacular Halloween party was held.

November: Our Annual, Free Seniors “Christmas Party & Silent Auction” raised $2,228. A donation of $350 was presented to the reorganized Sorrento Glee Club.

December: A donation of $2,000 was made to Sorrento Elementary PAC Breakfast programs and $2,000.00 to Carlin Elementary & Middle School for the purchase of specialty equipment for special needs children.

January: A donation of $600 was made to Carlin Elementary & Middle School for the purchase of a new freezer for their Breakfast food program.

February: The club donated $200 to a needy family to cover some travel costs for Vancouver hospital visits. A donation was made to the Shuswap Lifeboat Society (Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue) of $2,400 to sponsor a “Kids Don’t Float” kiosk in Sorrento. This kiosk will be installed at Markwart Road Boat Launch which is under reconstruction and due to open summer 2017.

March: Several club members received training on our new AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) machine.

April: The Election of Club officers for 2017-18 was held.

Our free Annual Easter Egg Hunt took place once again at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park with a big turnout & a large number of Easter Bonnet entries. River of Life Church graciously supplied 720 Hot Dogs & Refreshments.

May: We celebrated our 44th Charter Night and presented the last of the 2016 $2,000.00 bursaries to a local student (Kat Roberge).

We will be holding our famous pancakes breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on June 10th, July 15th and August 12th as well as on Father’s Day on June 19th at the Sorrento Memorial Hall and on Canada Day, July 1st at Centennial Park in Blind Bay – come help us celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday!

Our weekly meat draws continue every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento until June 23, 2017.

We always welcome new members and if you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact Sorrento Lions club secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you!

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By Jane Stephenson Carlin Hall continues to be a venue that supports live music and the musicians who make it! The month of June will be no different as we are pleased to host Claude Bourbon on Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm and the Slocan Ramblers on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm.

Claude Bourbon does not present a “same old, same old gig”! If you’re curious as to what medieval and Spanish guitar might sound like, Claude is the musician you want to hear. Each year Claude plays more than 100 shows around the world and he will be coming to share an exquisite evening of music with us at Carlin Hall.

His website bio reads as follows: Claude Bourbon is a French born guitarist who grew up in Switzerland, receiving classical guitar training. However, as things would go, he felt limited by written music and began to explore folk, blues, jazz, and rock music. He is worldrenowned and highly acclaimed for his finger-picking style; plucking, picking and strumming at such speed that his fingers seem to appear just as a blur. Whether playing traditional melodic delights or his gorgeous version of the Rolling Stones’ Angie, Claude Bourbon leaves his audiences in rapture.

The Slocan Ramblers are a group of four Canadian musicians who are rooted in the tradition of bluegrass music. They are an energetic, dynamic band, and anyone who hears them becomes a fan! As their website states, they “tap the rough and rowdy heart of the music.” They know when to be precise, edgy, and fragile. With Frank Evans’ vocals/banjo, Adrian Gross’ innovative mandolin solos, Darryl Poulson’s flat picking, and Alastair Whitehead’s beats on the upright bass, the Slocan Ramblers will “stand up, lean into the music, and push harder for that edge just beyond.”

At Carlin Hall, we continue to recognize touring world class musicians.

Whether a resident of, or a visitor to the Shuswap, we look forward to seeing you start your summer season at the Hall for these two concerts. You will continue to appreciate what goes into becoming musicians of this caliber; meeting them up close and personal.

Tickets for Claude Bourbon on June 16 are $15 and available at the door.

Tickets for the Slocan Ramblers on June 21 are $20 at ACORN Music in Salmon Arm, with a limited number at the door.

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Submitted by Cathy Wolf Eagle Bay, like many communities throughout the Shuswap, has been busy with spring and summer activities that invite community participation and offer a warm welcome to residents and visitors. In Jim Cooperman’s “Everything Shuswap” (2017) the notion of “bioregionalism” rings true for much of what we see reflected in events throughout Eagle Bay. Bioregionalism sees citizens working together co-operatively, helping each other, and understanding the environment and history of the region. Of course, in Eagle Bay there is opportunity to shape events as well as to embrace them.

Sallyanne Calver offers up one example.

While at a potluck lunch someone shares ”I am new to the area and could use some help with gardening” which in turn causes someone to respond “I need help as well” which causes someone else to state “Let’s start a garden club”. Eagle Bay Garden Club began with eleven people at our first meeting in May. The newly formed club enthusiastically started implementing various projects around Eagle Bay. The beautification of strategic areas included the community hall, fire hall and the entrance into Eagle Bay. Garden tours are scheduled to view home gardens for advice and education. Our monthly meetings with informational session are held the first Thursday of the month in the Eagle Bay Community Hall at ten o’clock. The program will include a presentation on composting in June, invasive species in July, and nursery tours in August.

It has been mind-boggling to experience the eagerness, and willingness of Eagle Bay residents. Always be careful what you say because you never know where it will end. In this case, an exciting gardening adventure.

Lise O’Brien spearheaded the Eagle Bay roadside cleanup.

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and even a porta-potty was collected. The group averaged 2 large garbage bags per kilometre. Thanks to all the helpful hands, the roadside looks fantastic.

Eagle Bay is also looking forward to joining the Blind Bay Canada Day festivities, and is working hard to put together our float. In addition, the community will come together on June 8th for the annual Spring Cleaning of the Community Hall.

Cooperman speaks of living with a sense of place.

“The prerequisite for achieving any of the bioregionalism goals is to improve citizens understanding of the region they live in so that ultimately they will make choices that will enhance their homeplace.” As a new member of

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the community, talking with others who are residents of the district, those who have chosen to have a second home in Eagle Bay, or those who are visitors, our first conversations explore the vastness of the lakes and forests, and the beauty of wildlife that draws us here. It is making connections with place and - then understanding our role in the community that keeps Eagle Bay vibrant and forward focused.

There is a lot to think about these days. National and international events crowd the front pages to say nothing of provincial and interprovincial politics. It is good to know that our sense of place includes Eagle Bay and what we can offer in making our community safe and welcoming.

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Celebrate Canada Day in the South Shuswap

By Laurel Anderson Whether you were born in Canada or not, our beautiful country’s 150th birthday is rapidly approaching and it is cause for celebration.

A hundred and fifty years ago Canada was made up of 4 provinces with small settlements arising. Our ancestors experienced many trials and tribulations before and during our Confederation, so come celebrate their success and our country’s 150th year!!

To celebrate, the wonderful volunteers of The Canada Day Committee have planned day long festivities for us all to enjoy in the South Shuswap. Keep in mind while you are making plans that parking around Blind Bay will be limited, after 6 pm, to certain areas.

Beginning with a pancake breakfast compliments of the Lion’s Club at 8 am and ending with fireworks at 10:30 pm, the entire day holds many activities to enjoy.

If you love old cars, the parade at 10 am will be a great experience as this will include the antique Show and Shine Cars with gorgeous old vehicles and many floats and dignitaries. The parade runs down Blind Bay Rd. from Balmoral to Centennial Field with opening ceremonies at 11:30. Come have a tasty Canada Day cupcake!

From noon until 4 pm, there are many events planned just for children. These include bouncies, mini golf and Kiki The Eco Elf, a Canadian children’s entertainer who will dazzle the kids.

Throughout the day the whole family can taste delicious foods at vendor booths brought to you by vendors throughout the region, so you won’t go hungry! For thirsty adults, there are beer gardens to quench thirst and relax with friends.

There are many activities to not miss! Artisan booths, souvenirs, live music, a Flyboard Demo, and stage events including the South Shuswap Children’s Choir, FACES Dance & Music Students, Island Fogg, Blu & Kelly Hopkins, Ta’Lana Twirlers, South Shuswap Line Dancers, and the return of Fire Juggler and physical comedian, Mike Battie. There’s also a workshop for aspiring jugglers.

Live band headliners include Lost N’ Found (4:30), Cod Gone Wild (8 pm) and Serious Dogs (6 pm.)

Bring your cozy blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy relaxation at its finest with the fireworks set to music at 10:30. For more info: www.shuswapcanadaday.ca

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Arts Council Submitted by Karen Brown, Arts Council Administrator Shuswap Lake Culture Crawl a Huge Success The first annual Shuswap Lake Culture Crawl proved to be a huge success over the May Long Weekend. Residents and tourists took in the three live music concerts at Sunnybrae & Carlin Community Halls, Music Swap & BBQ, Artisan Collectives, Art Show & Sale, Historical Walks and other great cultural experiences.

Justin Maas’ exhibit featured his portrait work and Lynn and Melissa unveiled their community engagement installation “A Journey Begins”, possible through a BC Arts Council grant received by the Arts Council in late 2016.

Shuswap Artisan Market Opens Next to Lighthouse Market in Sorrento The Shuswap Artisan Market opened its doors on May 13th next to the Lighthouse Market in Sorrento. The artisan collective is receiving rave reviews for the artwork and artisan wares housed within

Justin Maas (centre) is joined by Lynn Erin (left) and Melissa Nasby at the well-attended Arts Council for the South Shuswap Wine & Cheese Reception held on Thursday May 18th to kick off the crawl.

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the collective. Be sure to stop in this summer to pick up an amazing piece created by one of our local artists or artisans Music in the Bay Kicks off July 6th at Centennial Field The summer concert series “Music in the Bay” kicks off July 6th, 2017. Enjoy nine weeks of live music concerts every Thursday night from 6 pm to 8:30 pm on the waterfront in Blind Bay at Centennial Field. This year’s concert series will feature Chicken-Like Birds, Me & Mae, Shattered Blue, Evergreen, Serious Dogs, Sabrina Weeks, Aimee Laws, Megan Abel, Margit Sky and more amazing musicians and groups.

July 6th in particular will be a great day for the community as the concert series pairs with the restored Taiwanese and Chinese paddleboats currently on exhibit within the community. One can join in the Canada 150 Paddle Journey around

the Bay, have dinner on the field and cap off the day listening to live music. Watch for further details!

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Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge’s 3rd Annual HAY DAY Fundraising

By Chris Harris The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is hosting their 3rd annual HAY DAY "fun"draising event on Sunday June 11th from 8am through 4pm.

Bring the Kids and the Grandparents as it promises to be a fun-filled day with lots of activities for young and old alike.

The festivities begin at 10am and will feature: • hoof trimming and donkey care demonstrations starring farrier "Fergie" Ferguson • ground training exercises performed by our mammoth donkey Kiki • hugs and pats for our resident donkeys, mules and two tiny horses • kids crafts including making donkey masks, wool felted beads and donkey • E v e n ts • P art ie s • A ir p o r t • E r r an d s

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The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge has been rescuing and providing a loving, healthy and safe environment for donkeys and mules since 1999. In 2011 we became a charity so that we could provide our caring donors with tax receipts. When they adopted their baby donkey Maximo and his ailing mother Maria, founders Rob Miller and Shirley Mainprize could not have predicted how badly a donkey rescue and safe home was going to be needed. Now, along with fellow volunteers and a small and hardworking team of barn and animal care workers they work tirelessly to ensure that donkeys in distress receive the care they so richly deserve.

The Refuge is in Turtle Valley, a lovely historical area just south east of Chase, BC. Please use our website for accurate driving directions. There are also directional signs along the way.

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burgers, drinks and chips at our food concession • a picture show about the history of the Turtle Valley • a totally renovated Donkey Shoppe filled with wonderful gifts and mementos of your visit Admission is by donation, so please open your hearts and support the loving care and safety of donkeys that have been rescued and now call the Refuge their forever home.

Our goal is to raise enough money to pay for the hay for the next year, a total of over 5,000 bales of special "donkeyfriendly" hay. So be sure to stop by our "Buy-A-Bale" tent and help us reach our goal.

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Art Show and Sale During Canada Day! Submitted by Betty Schriver Blind Bay is always busy during the summer months, but it will really be hopping on this very special 150 Anniversary of Canada, Canada Day celebration at Blind Bay. Blind Bay celebrations always include a parade, events at the Centennial Park, and a spectacular fireworks show right over the beautiful Shuswap Lake. The Blind Bay Painters are including their very popular annual art show and sale as part of the activities.

Just walking distance from Centennial Park is the Blind Bay Community Hall

Solid Waste Tipping Fee Revision The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Board of Directors approved a new Solid Waste Disposal Tipping Fee Bylaw at the May 18, 2017 Board meeting.

A new tipping fee structure is necessary to maintain financial stability within the solid waste function over the long term. “The current fee model was sufficient to support the day to day operations of the program, but there was a significant shortfall for future landfill closure costs,” says Ben Van Nostrand, Environmental Health Services Team Leader. “The future landfill closure costs in the CSRD have been estimated at $18 million dollars and the new fee structure should ensure the availability of adequate funds to manage all aspects of landfill sites without introducing a taxation component to the program.”

Tipping fees for bagged garbage and refuse will increase, but the fee for other materials, such as asphalt shingles and drywall, has decreased. The new fee structure is effective July 1, 2017.

With the new fee changes, the CSRD will enhance inspections of incoming loads to ensure the proper fees are applied. “The goal of the CSRD is to provide financial and environmental sustainability to its solid waste program,” says Van Nostrand. “Incoming loads of refuse containing recyclable materials will be charged at the appropriate mixed load rate to encourage the separation of recyclable materials.”

For further information and a list of tipping fees visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca

(2510 Blind Bay Rd) which is home to the Reedman Gallery where great selection of eclectic local artwork is on display for sale. Meet the artists and pop upstairs to grab a snack and a drink in our air conditioned hall and relax while you browse through boutique items such as prints, art cards, jewelry, and other artisan works.

Show dates this year are June 30th and July 1st from 10 – 4 pm. See you there!

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ALS Fundraiser at SLE Golf

By Bill Wilson, CPGA Golf Professional Hope you are off to a great start this season. Finally, we are receiving some pleasant weather. Courses are drying up from the spring showers (far too many) and are now being groomed for good playing conditions.

As mentioned previously, my articles contain mostly golf tips for your game but will include past or upcoming golf info that I feel you may have an interest in.

First of interest is the ALS Fundraiser. This event, which is sponsored by the British Columbia Professional Golfers Association, is a one day event hosted by many of the BC Professionals to help raise funds for the ALS Foundation. This event has been around for many years and has raised a considerable sum of money for this Foundation. I will be hosting a fundraiser at the Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on June 25. It is an all-day event.

I personally will play golf all day. Last event was 12 hours.

Some course professional’s goals are to play as many holes as they can but my goal is to play for as long as I can. With some speed, of course. I invite one guest to play with me each round.

My goal this year is to raise $5,000.00. If you wish to contribute to this worthy cause, you can do so from now until June 25 at the SLE Pro Shop or by going to the ALS web site. Please help myself, SLE Members and SLE Golf Course make this event a huge success.

Of other interest, the SLE Golf Course hosts a Junior Night this season every Wednesday evening, excluding mid July to the end of August. This is open to all youth ages 8 through 18, for

no charge. Each evening consists of golf instruction (starting at 5 pm) followed by 9 holes of golf. Fun events throughout the game. If you have any interest in joining us, please let me know by contacting the Pro Shop or myself. Bill Wilson 250-833-8840 or billwilson50@hotmail.com or SLE Golf Course 250-6752315 or proshop2@shuswaplakeestates.com GOLF TIP: Hitting your ball out of long grass Not as difficult as one may think. Take for example a lie where the grass is as high as your ball. The problem most have with this shot is hitting too much grass before the ball. First is your club selection. Make sure you have a club with enough loft.

Forget about trying to hit this shot like you would if it were on the short grass of the fairway hitting to the ideal target. Play for a safe landing area. When executing the shot, play the ball back a bit in your stance. Not much. Instead of your back swing being low and away with the club head like you would on a short grass lie, make your back-swing steeper (pick it up don't sweep it back low). Strike down sharply on the back of the ball and, very important, follow right through.

Without the follow through, like any shot in golf, it will not work.

You will be amazed at the results you can get.

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sun together with my daughter, Eva. Her body has grown and stretched and she is the epitome of beautiful grace and sleek health, leaping and running, cavorting with the sheep and herding Episode 14 – The Throwaway Horse the cattle. Above all, she is kind, sweet and trusting, a true horse blessing, and I am so thankful that I “got the message” she needBy Una St. Clair ed patient kindness to help her regain her right to be loved, to be She knew nothing when she arrived. Carrots and apples healthy and strong. frightened her, snorting and flinching when they were carefully It seems to me that patient kindness is at risk of being lost in offered to her soft nose. There was no recognition or desire for this unnaturally fast paced world. Instant communications stimuoats and molasses, it could have been lumps of coal in the feed bucket for all she cared. When she discovered our cows though, late nervous anxiety and rush judgements, agitating phones ringshe was happy to join in at the round feeder with easy familiarity. ing and dinging create damaging addiction patterns, facebook It was clear this little filly had grown up running wild with cattle pain and remorse, cruel tweets and callous emails destroy trust and rend the fabric of civilized discourse. In a device staring in the hills.

A few days prior, as I was examining some fencing materials shift, our communities are drifting towards the creation of disconnected and care-less crowds with little time for those who at the home of a very nice fellow, a livestock hauler by trade, I felt a presence behind me. I turned to see a young palomino filly don’t fit in.

By today’s standards, I’m a throwaway person who can no eyeing me curiously. Her gangly legs were dominated by knobbly knees and her coat dirty, but her timid gentleness was so ap- longer plug into the matrix. After years of using a cell phone pressed against my head, I developed serious ill health reactions pealing that for the rest of the day, she was on my mind. to wireless microwave radiation now pulsing through virtually That night, I was jolted out of a deep sleep by words in my every area of life. But that forced disconnection allows time and head as loud and clear as if someone had spoken - “She’s going peace to consciously choose how to live without being swept for meat!” I lay still, struck by the dawning realization that this away in technology’s tsunami. lovely young spirit was destined for the butcher, her life to be Thankfully, I have found a new life on the farm, where fluffy cruelly cut short. I felt troubled and resolved to find out more. At first light, I called the livestock hauler, “That little palomino filly chicks are the only ones tweeting, patient kindness can save a horse, and there is freedom to choose values to live by, no matter – she’s going for meat, isn’t she?” His reply contained a sigh, what’s going on in the world.

“Yes, it’s a shame but the owner didn’t want her, said she had a Una St.Clair, Official Horse Cuddler bum leg, and is no good. She’s going to the meat auction later HighCroft Farm, Sorrento, B.C. today.”

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“Hold Your Horses!” I shouted down the phone, and proceeded to state that this girl needed a chance, she was too young to throw away like that! Luckily, he agreed, and wanting to be of help, brought her to the farm that very afternoon.

It’s almost a year now since Flicka’s arrival and every day she brings joy to me and all who know her. She loves to be cuddled and stroked, to curl up in the warm grass and snooze in the

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Google AdWord Grants of $120,000 USD Per Year Up For Grabs for Non-Profits

By Rob Marshall, Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap Small business and entrepreneurs make an invaluable contribution to our local communities around the Shuswap.

Small businesses enrich our lives by creating local jobs and filling niche markets while offering unique, creative, and invaluable products and services that make our communities better. This fact was evidenced at our recent Launch-A-Preneur Grand Finale. We'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all who participated this time around! Check out our Facebook Page for details on our winners!

Complimentary to the incalculable value of local entrepreneurship is the immeasurable impact of non-profit organizations to our communities. This has not been lost on a giant like Google. Did you know that Google offers $120,000 USD Google Ad Word Grants for qualifying non-profit organizations?

If you’re a non-profit and you didn’t know, now you do. If you’re a non-profit and you did know but don’t know how to capitalize on it, we hope this article helps!

It’s a lot of "Google money" to leave on the table and it’s worth looking into. Just imagine the impact those “dollars” can have in transforming your online presence, increasing awareness for your organization, increasing donations, and helping you promote your fundraising events, and communicate community services.

Social media marketing can be dizzying. It often feels like an insatiable beast.

If you want to leverage social media for your business (and most businesses should), it's worth your while to get informed and educated about it, and possi-

bly even to hire someone to help because it’s here to stay.

For non-profits, add to the online opportunity to use Google Ad Grants such as $10,000 USD per month in in-kind AdWords™ advertising so that you can: - Promote your organization’s website on Google - Raise awareness by choosing relevant keywords and creating unique ads to highlight your work - Track online donations, newsletter sign-ups, volunteer registrations and more so you can see what’s working and what’s not.

Whether you’re new to search advertising or a seasoned pro, Google Ad Grants offer advertising solutions designed for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.

According to Alex Brabant, 16-year pioneer and trilingual Digital Marketing Expert, based in Kelowna, BC, "Google AdWord Grants for Non-Profit Organizations is the most guarded secret with regard to maximizing online results. With a total of $120,000 USD yearly of free advertising, every non-profit organization in Canada should take advantage of this program, which only takes a short time to enroll."

Please find more here: https:// www.google.ca/intl/en/grants/ Community Futures Shuswap is pleased to host a lunch and learn on this topic featuring Certified Executive Coach, Melanie Hart, who specializes in working with non-profit organizations in leadership development and in-house coaching, and veteran Digital Marketing Expert, Alex Brabant.

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Tech Talk

Ransomware (WannaCry)

By Stefan Schielke Earlier in May, the world was hit with a ransomware attack.

Within the following week there were over 300,000 documented cases of computers and networks effected by WannaCry. WannaCry quickly encrypts your computer files, renders them useless, and demands a fee of $300 USD to be paid in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, an online currency that is virtually untraceable, is a favourite payment method of hackers.

Let’s step back and explain what ransomware is and, more specifically, how WannaCry gets into your system and how to protect yourself. According to Wikipedia, “Ransomware is a type of malicious software that carries out the cryptoviral extortion attack from cryptovirology that blocks access to data until a ransom is paid and displays a message requesting payment to unlock it”.

What does this mean? Ransomware encrypts (locks) your computer files and are virtually impossible to decrypt (unlock) without paying someone for the key required to unlock your files.

Most ransomware cannot be decrypted without paying the ransom. Even then, you cannot be sure the ‘key’ you are provided with will unlock your files. Paying a ransom can also make you susceptible to further attacks since the authors of the malicious software know that you will pay to retrieve your data.

How does ransomware get onto your computer? Most forms of ransomware are disguised as legitimate email attachments.

Once opened, the ‘payload’ is unleashed onto your computer and your files are all locked. However, in the case of WannaCry, no file needs to be opened since it exploits a known vulnerability in Windows. If your computer has not had the latest updates, and you are online, you can become the next victim.

How can you protect a computer from Ransomware? While there is no fool-proof method to stop ransomware, there are steps that everyone can take to ensure that systems are protected.

1. Keep your system up-to-date with the latest Microsoft Windows updates.

Twice a month, Microsoft releases updates for their operating systems and software. Without these updates, hackers can gain access to your system. WannaCry exploited systems that had not been kept up to date.

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Up-to-date, reputable Antivirus program Antivirus programs are great tools to protect our systems.

Free versions provide some protection against known ransomware. However, paid Antivirus programs utilize more advanced technology to stop programs from running.

3. Regular data backups Backing up your data ensures your data is kept safe. Depending on the amount of data being stored, one can use a USB thumb drive or USB external drive. The most important thing is to unplug your drive once you have finished your backup. If the drive is in your computer when you are hit by ransomware, then it can become encrypted as well.

WannaCry has been stopped from infecting anyone else, but even this is coming under constant attack and new versions have been uncovered.

There are very few ransomware programs that can be decrypted without a key. Once your system is infected, your choices are either to pay the ransom, or to wipe your hard drive, reinstall Windows, and start over without your personal data.

Follow the 3 steps above and you are on your way to keeping your system and your data protected. As always, if you need advice or help to protect your system, contact us on Facebook, Twitter, email or phone. stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca 250-679-7744

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By Gillian Richardson Copper Island Resource Centre has a new look...but the same helpful services you’ve been enjoying for the past couple of years! On June 1, our facility moved into #10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive in the Blind Bay Market Place. It’s also the location for the LifeLabs Collection Lab that is now operating every Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

CISRC is still open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have a new phone number: 250-675-3661.

Or contact us at the same email address: cisrcbb@gmail.com Check with us for Foot Care appointments and information about local service providers for things like yard work or house cleaning, assistance with grocery shopping or friendly visits. We have a list of vetted businesses to call if you need a professional service company. Our freezer is stocked with nutritious 3course meals from Better Meals, a Burnaby company.

The selection of soups, entrees and desserts are all packaged separately, ready for easy preparation in the microwave. The cost is only $7.50. Our popular monthly lunch for seniors is taking a summer holiday.

Watch for the return of this food and social program in the fall.

Can you help us? The Centre is always in need of volun-

teers. The friendly folks who answer the phone, and welcome you when you drop in for information are your neighbors, and you could be part of this group.

Consider contributing a few hours a month to help us run our activities. Talk to Manager Shaunne Letourneau or Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Waddington to find out how you can join in.

CISRC is run by South Shuswap Health Services Society, which depends on donations to fund operation expenses of the Centre. You can become an annual supporting member for $20 ($35 family).

Look for membership application at www.sshss.ca, (where you will also find a link to CISRC).

Shuswap Health Services Society held a very successful 1s Annual Golf Tournament at Shuswap Lake Estates on June 3. Proceeds support local initiatives of SSHSS and include Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre and mobile lab collection services.

Thank you to all who volunteered, supported and sponsored a fabulous day. What a beautiful day on the golf course. The sponsors, donors and golfers, contributed to a great time and event. For a full list of contributors check out the Scoop Facebook page.

"The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature" Submitted by Joyce Sotski "The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature" invites all artists in all fields of practice (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) to meet every Monday at 9:00am to create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Contact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ for more information.

This will be an ongoing event, every Monday, until the end of October. The Third House is a non-profit partnership formed to enhance opportunities for creative artists in the Shuswap.

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Turtle Valley Bison Ranch Fest Submitted by Rudi Scheibel On Saturday, June 24, Turtle Valley Bison Company is proud to announce we are hosting the first ever Turtle Valley Bison Ranch Fest. Renowned Chef Chris Whittaker, Forage Restaurant & Timber Vancouver, and his colleagues Alex Chen of Boulevard, and Robert Belcham of Campagnolo, will be delivering a bison BBQ experience like no other. These wellknown Vancouver-based chefs will each apply their talents to delivering unique, mouth-watering bison creations. We are also delighted to welcome local chef Jared Summers, Jack Sams, Quaaout Lodge, to share his creations with us in the field. We formally invite all meat loving, beer drinking, wine fanatic foodies to come enjoy our special day on the ranch and celebrate the best flavours the Shuswap has to offer.

The Turtle Valley Bison Festival runs all afternoon and evening. The public is invited to come explore the ranch during the day, to learn more about these remark-

able animals, and soak in the ranch experience. Join us for a guided tour through our rolling paddocks, savour bison burgers cooked fresh in the field, and learn from renowned chefs as they serve up cooking Self Defence demonstrations, using locally foraged inCoordination gredients. Children under 12 are free.

The evening portion of the Bison FesBalance tival will feature three guest chefs from FUN! Vancouver. Prepare for a mouthwatering experience as you enjoy a grazing style multi-course bison meal. A variety of our 4 weeks favorite local breweries and wineries will Once a be in attendance to make sure nobody gets July or week thirsty. Live music and entertainment will August round out this festival in the fields. (or both) Located in beautiful Turtle Valley, just 6km east of the Trans Canada HighCall Angelo 403-605-7709 3rd Degree Black Belt with JKA way at Squilax, we are a short 25 minute aklampfer@hotmail.com drive to Salmon Arm, and one hour drive to Kamloops.

To learn more visit www.turtlevalleybison.ca, or call us at Feel the satisfaction of helping those in need 1.780.231.5007 FREE TRAINING

Over a Thousand People Attended Carlin Country Market!

Submitted by Heather 0’Brien The 7th Annual Carlin Country Market took place at Carlin school May 27thunder sunny skies. The heat didn’t stop 1200 people from stopping in to check out the festivities!

It was another successful day for the school and our community. We would like to thank all of the amazing businesses, local vendors, community partners, and volunteers that have continued to support us through the years. We couldn’t do it without you!

We need more volunteers!

Please contact Debbie 250-675-3355 for more information

Triton’s QEPs (Qualified Environmental Professionals) provide the following services:

• RAR (Riparian Area Regulation) Assessments • Water Sustainability Act notifications and approvals

for changes in and about a stream • EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments) for dock and marina maintenance or installation • EIAs in support of Development Permits • Environmental Management Plans and Construction monitoring

Visitors line up to get through the gates of the Carlin Country Market

Contact Us Phone: 250-766-3612 (Lake Country) 250-851-0023 (Kamloops) Email: rar@triton-env.com Web: www.triton-env.com

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Thinking of renting out your property? Or looking for a place to rent?

Charlotte Hall PROPERTY MANAGER

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Recipe for Success at White Lake

By Dawn Clarke Members of the White Lake Fire Department cooked and served up another bumper Pancake Breakfast on Mother’s Day, serving 372 breakfasts to residents from White Lake and the surrounding area. All the members of the Fire Department fulfil an important role at the event, whether mixing up the pancake recipe or washing pots, everyone is involved and they would like to thank everybody who attended and helped to make this 36th annual Breakfast such a success.

The Mother’s Day Breakfast is just one of the Departments activities to thank and support the local residents. Monies raised at the event will fund sponsorships of local students and other community initiatives which the Fire Department undertake.

Keeping in touch with citizens is an important part of the Department’s activities to facilitate understanding of their role and operations. In addition to events like the Pancake Breakfast, the White Lake Fire Department publishes a quarterly newsletterFIRELINES. The publication outlines the activities of the Department, describes training and features interviews with individual members. Like all Fire Departments, White Lake is always keen to welcome new members. FIRELINES gives a taste of how being a volunteer in the Department can be both interesting and a fun experience. The newsletter is mailed to all homes in the District or an electronic copy is available on request at wlfdfirelines@gmail.ca. The Department is also happy to announce that as from the Spring 2017 issue, a copy can be seen on the SCOOP Facebook page.

The Grilling Team, left to right: Garry Loeppky Deputy Fire Chief, Jean Loeppky, Bryan Griffin Fire Chief, Lynn Mazur Deputy Training Officer, Merilea Young, Nic Deibert Firefighter.

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GOVERNANCE STUDY OPENHOUSES Drop in at 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Discussion groups start at 6:00 pm. Area C residents are encouraged to share their views about how decisions are made for South Shuswap residents and property owners.

• Thurs. June 8- White Lake Community Hall • Fri. June 9- Eagle Bay Community Hall • Tue. June 13- Notch Hill Community Hall • Wed. June 14- Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre (The Lodge) • Thu. June 15-Blind Bay Community Hall Online survey deadline is June 16th. Go to: csrd.bc.ca/area-c-governance-study.

BLIND BAY • Cedar Heights Events: – Pickleball - Meets Mon – Sat at the courts at Cedar Heights Community Assn, 2316 Lakeview Dr. Start time is 9am for all sessions. MON: Women’s/Men’s 2 courts each; TUES: Recreational Play all levels, Learn to Play lesson at 10am; WED: Round Robin 3.0+; THURS; Recreational Round Robin; FRI: Open Play courts #1-3, Challenge Court #4; SAT: Open Play all levels. FMI www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/pickeball/ • Buck Wild Dinner & Show - June 10, 7pm at Finz. FMI 250-675-3255 • South Shuswap Library Events: – Knitters/Crocheters Club - June 16, from 10am to Noon. All levels welcome!

– The Writer’s Nook - June 21, from 11am to 1 pm. Welcoming new members FMI www.thethirdhouse.ca – Friends of the Library Book Sale - June 16 & 17 at Piccadilly Mall, Salmon Arm. Speak with staff regarding donations.

– Summer Reading Club -registration begins June 20 for school aged kids.

• Sorrento & Area Comm. Assoc. AGM Thur. June 22, 7pm at Sorrento Place Memorial Hall. FMI saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca • Shuswap Community Foundation Meet & Greet - Mon. Jun 19, 6pm at Cedar Heights Comm. Assoc. Learn about how to apply for grant, make donations establish endowments and more. RSVP by June 14. Complimentary wine & appys’. 250-832-5428 • Mammogram Screening - June 23 & 24 in Digital mammography coach at Blind Bay Country Market. Women ages 40 and over. Book appt: 1-800-663-9203 • Blind Bay Blues Band - June 24, 7pm at Finz. NO COVER! FMI 250-675-3255 • -Blind Bay Painters Annual Show & Sale June 30 & July 1, from 10am to 4pm at Blind Bay Hall • Music in the Bay - kicks off Thursdays starting July 6. LIve music concerts , 6pm to

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July 6 concert series pairs with the restored Taiwanese and Chinese paddleboats.

The Reedman Gallery Collaborative, Local Artisans will be at the Reedman Gallery 2510 Blind Bay Rd. starting July 6th (Thurs to Sun) 10 to 4 until August 27th.

EAGLE BAY Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast - at Eagle Bay Hall 9 am to 11am.

SORRENTO Music at the Maples Outdoor Show - Sunday June 11, 7pm at the Maples Waterfront Resort, 1283 Dieppe Rd. For more info and tickets check out Music at the Maples on Facebook or call 250-675-2433.

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast - Sun June 18 at Sorrento Memorial Hall, hosted by Sorrento Lions Club.

Sorrento & Area Community Association AGM Meeting - June 22 at 7pm. Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendaele Rd. FMI Cal 250.675.2222 or Don 250.675.2420 Strawberry Tea - Sat. Jun 24, 1 - 3pm at St. Mary’s Anglican/United Church. Everyone is welcome. The tea is by donation to support ongoing ministry within the community SUNNYBRAE / TAPPEN Claude Bourbon in Concert - June 16, 7:30pm at Carlin Hall. Classically trained, finger picking guitarist. Tickets at the door.

Check Claude’s website: www.claudebourbon.org Slocan Ramblers - June 21, 7pm at Carlin Hall. Young bluegrass band, creative and possessing a bold dynamic sound. Tickets at Acorn Music website: www.slocanramblers.com TURTLE VALLEY Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge - “Buy a Bale of Hay Fundraiser Event” on June 11, from 10am to 4pm (Gates open at 8am). Join the fun with kids craft corner, farrier & donkey demos, hamburger BBQ and donkey talks. Admission by donation FMI turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com Turtle Valley Bison Ranch Fest - Sat. June 24, come and explore the ranch afternoon & evening. Guided tours through rolling paddocks.

Savour fresh cooked bison burgers . Cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs. Live music, Children under 12 - Free. FMI turtlevalleybison.ca 7th annual 3D bow shoot - July 15 & 16 at Chase Fish and Game Turtle Valley range.

Open to any age shooter for Re-curve, Long, and Compound bow. Free camping and a special friendly competition on Saturday night. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Door prizes, awards. FMI Brian 778-220-3032

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OTHER AREAS • Salmon Arm Golf Connector - June 15th, 11:30 am to 2:30pm at Heritage Course-Salmon Arm Golf Club. Join them for 9 holes of golf and connect with the next generation of young workers from Salmon Arm Secondary.

• Great Shuswap Pottery Sale - Sat & Sun, July 15 & 16, 10am-4pm at Celista Hall North Shuswap. Pottery, painting, glass, metal art, woodwork & more.

• Father’s Day on the Water Poker Run - June 18th at Captain’s Village Marina in Scotch Creek.

FMI 250.955.2424 or email info@captainsvillage.com • Quaaout Lodge’s 25th Anniversary Celebration - with Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band invite everyone on June 21st. Starting at Noon, activities include canoe launch ceremony, storytelling, bonfire & smores on the beach and fireworks!

• Music on the Lake in Chase - Tuesdays July 6 - Aug 4. FMI chasefestival.ca FARMERS’ MARKETS • Blind Bay Farmers Market - Thursdays June 8 to August 31st. 10am to 2pm at Blind Bay Marketplace parking lot. Local produce, crafts and fun!

• Sorrento Farmers Market - Saturdays, May 13 to Thanksgiving, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on June 10, July 15th & August 12th.

CELEBRATE CANADA DAY • SHUSWAP CANADA - BLIND BAY - This all day event held at Centennial Field begins with the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at 8am, followed by the Parade at 10am, Opening Ceremonies at 11am and ends with a bang when the spectacular display of fireworks are set off at about 10pm. Games, bouncies, mini-golf, children's activities, food vendors, beer garden (open till 6pm), live music and entertainment for young and old alike. Feature band Cod Gone Wild. For a full schedule go to www.shuswapcanadaday.ca • Canada Day Children’s Festival - Salmon Arm - 10 am to 3pm at Salmon Arm North Fairgrounds. Family event filled with entertainment, music, magic, bouncy houses, farm animals, clowns, games dance exhibition, wagon rides and more! FREE admission. Gates open at 9:45am. Free Canada Day cake at 12:30pm FMI go to sachildrenfest.com

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church, in

Carlin Hall Chase, BC 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Jane 250-675-5426.

• Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm.

• Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details.

• GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, at Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45.

• Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen second Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For 250-515-3276 details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 Cedar Heights Community Association • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). www.cedarheightscommunity.ca 250-515-6047, cisrcbb@gmail.com • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm walk - 3rd Saturday in Sorrento 10am. All ages • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm Wheelchair available by prearangement. FMI: • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies Dan McKerracher - 250-319-5121 or danmcker- afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm racher@telus.net.

• Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Sat - Karate 8:30am (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Socie- • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am ty. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849.

• Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on Eagle Bay Community Hall Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or www.intheshuswap.ca/eaglebayhall visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/ Hall rentals: 250-675-3772 or 250-675-3136 • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 shuswaphikerladies/ • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mon- • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 days, 9am (till the end of October) (writing, danc- • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. 675-2408 ing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) • Garden Club - Thur. 10am • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm Sorrento-Blind Bay. Con(except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 11am to 1pm.

8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett 250- noon.

675-2574 • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story Blind Bay Community Society/Hall times, colouring, craft days, and more check our 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; website or stop by.

Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 • Salsa Dancing - Tuesdays, 3-4pm or wolfebks@gmail.com Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-675-4174 facebook.com/BlindBayHall • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30 am - 3 pm; • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 or email: Watch for special events all year.

• Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May bschriver@telus.net Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy Alison at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com pawswbear@telus.net.

250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am

• Ballroom Dancing - Wed., 7-9pm • Scrappy Quilt Chicks - Fri. 9-3pm;

675-5077 or 675-4567

• Family Movie Night - 3rd Fri. 6 to 8pm • Good Time Quilters - 1st, 3rd, 5th Tues. 9am-

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• Ladies Bridge Tues. 12 to 4pm • Lego Club - 2nd Wed 6:30 to 8pm • Line Dancing - Mon. Intermediate (1pm) / Wed.

Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI Maureen 250-675-3683 • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon • Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib 1:30 pm 675-4117 • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746.

• Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. We are always looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw every Friday (except stats) 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub on T.C. Hwy Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

DISCLAIMER – The information in this publication is carefully gathered & compiled to ensure maximum accuracy. The South Shuswap Scoop 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.

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OBITUARY BAKER, Michael Vaughan The family of Mike Baker is tremendously sad to announce his sudden accidental passing at his home in Sorrento, BC on May 15, 2017 at the age of 61. He leaves his siblings: John of Calgary, Shelley Sproule of Vernon, and Andrew (Diane) of Burlington, ON, and their families. Mike also leaves behind 5 Anderson step-brothers and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Mac Baker and Betty Baker Schielke. No formal service is planned.

Mike was blessed with Mensa level intelligence and had many successes. He held a commercial pilot’s licence, was a mining engineer (UBC 1980), oil patch surveyor, self-taught musician and an inventor with several patents registered. Mike particularly enjoyed his years in engineering and wore his iron ring with great pride.

For too many years, Mike had battled through numerous health challenges. Special mention must go to step-brothers, Kent (Pat) and Scott (Val) Anderson for their caring and compassion for Mike through the toughest years of his too short life.

Those who loved Mike feel there are two ways to honour his life.

One is to consider a donation to the Mental Health Association.

The other is to seek someone close to you, give them a hug, and tell them how much you love and care for them.

Arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY DIGNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 P.V. Road, Vernon, B.C. V1T 4M4 (250) 542-4333 Condolences may be offered at pleasantvalleyfh.com

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250-955-0011

•Arts Council for the South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society Jean Toker 250- 675-5521, jtokersix@gmail.com •Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier 250-675-2860 •Carlin Country Market carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 •Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE sales office) 250-515-6047, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com.

• CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Kyle Schneider, 250-8358696, TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. Chief Jayson Tracy, 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Regional Fire Chief (LAFC) Kenn Mount, 250-833-5945, kmount@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Debbie Edwards thebackacher@telus.net.

HEALTH SERVICES • South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-515-6047, http://sshss.ca/ • Sorrento Health Centre – 250-803-5251 • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • JPW Road Maintenance Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765,

Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 • Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary - 250-675-2616; email sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca and website is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • North and South Shuswap Community Resource nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers 1-866-293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue - Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or • Dick: 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web:www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca.

Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) President: Bryon Every. wlrassociation@gmail.com • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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