North Shuswap Kicker March 2020

MARCH 2020

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By Debbie Seymour NS Chamber Executive Director Wildly successful! Those are the words I heard the other day from someone telling me about comments they heard from our neighbors in Salmon Arm and South Shuswap about the North Shuswap Winter Festival. Isn’t that cool?!

Families came out Feb. 15 and 16 to enjoy 13 events throughout the North Shuswap with something for everyone.

Activities included Ski Skmana Cross Country & Snowshoeing, archery and C7istkten Story Telling at Quaaout Lodge, snowman building contest at Celista Estates Winery, Farrell’s Field family skate, Face Painting, Family Dance and curling at NS Community Hall, games day, hamburgers and hot dogs at Lakeview Centre in Anglemont, the community favourite Lions Club North Shuswap Bed Races at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, Chili Cook Off, beer garden, fire pits and ice cream at the Hub, finishing off with fireworks in Scotch Creek.

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discussing all the family friendly events and telling listeners what a supportive community we have. During the event, live Kicker Facebook posts at most of the events saw interviews with Celista Fire Chief Roy Phillips at Farrells Field, Quaaout Lodge demonstrating Archery, coffee can curling, Bev Shea carpet bowling at Lakeside, Jake Ootes talking about the events at Celista Wintery, bed races, chili cook off and the fireworks display.

Our Chamber is very pleased and proud of the success of the Winter Festival. However, we did not do this by ourselves.

There are so many people, businesses and organizations that have come together to create this event. There is a remarkable group of people who begin meeting in November and every two weeks after to ensure we are organized before the Family Day Long Weekend arrives. We will join one more time this year to discuss what worked and what didn’t.

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cially or by hosting an event. Their generous contributions enable us to bring this family friendly, very inexpensive event to our community and have a little fun. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Chili Cook Off, together we raised $545.00 towards the North Shuswap Elementary School

Lunch Program!

Watching everyone come together is the best part for me. We are so lucky we have each other.

On behalf of the North Shuswap Chamber, thanks so much for your efforts, generosity and for simply joining us!

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North Shuswap Elementary First Place Poster Contest Winners Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated in the contest. For a list of 2nd and 3rd place winners please see the Chamber’s website or Facebook page.

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Chili Cook Off Winners ♦ Bonnie Witt-Best Overall

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By Jake Ootes Perfect weather and snow conditions created a wonderful day at Celista Estate Winery to celebrate the 2nd North Shuswap Winter Festival. Over 200 visitors came to participate.

Snow Sculpting Winners - The teams in the Ice Sculpture competition appreciated the soft snow which had fallen overnight. The winner for Best Trophy Overall was The Crash Squad with team members Celine Zanders, Christian Zanders, Presley Toews, Maddy Lagore, Jake Hewitt and Kyla Hewitt. The winner of the Most Creative Trophy was the Mighty Mouse Squad with team members Michelle Cyr, Jocelyn Cyr, Corey Cyr and Aubrie Cyr. Everyone also enjoyed the toboggan run, hotdogs and hot chocolate.

See Winter Festival pictures on page 37 of this issue of the Kicker as well as North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page

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By Larissa Lutjen Last month the BC Coroner's Service released a report detailing illicit drug toxicity deaths over the last decade. In 2019 there were 981 suspected overdose deaths in BC which was down from the year before but still far above pre-2015 levels. This on-going tragedy hit close to home in February when the North Shuswap community lost a young mother who was loved by many and who struggled with addiction.

In the United States there were 70,273 drug related deaths in 2017, the last year for which data is available.

More people died in that one year from toxic drug use than there were American casualties in the entire Vietnam war.

Compare this to the fact that in 1999 fewer than 17,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. The reason for this staggering increase can be explained in one word: opioids.

Opioids include prescription opioids, heroin and other synthetic narcotics, mainly fentanyl. In those 18 years between 1999 and 2017, the number of all opioid deaths in the United States increased by a factor of 8 and the number of prescription opioid deaths increased by a factor of 5. Between January 2016 and December 2018 there were more than 12,800 apparent opioid related deaths in Canada. As Moms Stop the Harm, an advocacy group brought together by the loss of their children, points out that equates to a Canadian life lost to drug over-dose every two hours.

Last summer the BC Nurse Practitioner Association and the Harm Reduction Nurses Association called on the province to decriminalize all drugs in order to save lives. On their heels, addiction medicine physician Derek Chang echoed their call in an op-ed to the Vancouver Sun. In that piece he made two observations. First, that “addiction doesn't discriminate. I have worked with patients in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. I have also treated many who were established professionals: professors, lawyers, accountants and doctors to name a few”. Secondly, he suggested that, “addiction does not kill a person on

its own. Stigma does” because addiction “makes people use drugs alone and [afraid] to access care”.

Moms Stop the Harm has issued a call to “immediately decriminalize drugs for personal use”, which is the direction that has been taken in Portugal. They also call for “immediate action by all governments to utilize existing public health tools to replace poisoned and deadly drug supply with safe alternatives” including access to Opioid Agonist Treatment which provides prescription suboxone or methadone to patients. They insist that “substance use disorder is not a moral failing. It is a health issue that requires treatment and continued support.

Individuals using substances have a right to access appropriate medical services and deserve the same level of support and care offered to those with other health conditions”.

Critics of the harm reduction approach say that such measures give a false impression that there are safe and responsible ways to use drugs which are in fact deadly. They feel the approach does not help users become free from drug addiction. Some critics do not support harm reduction because they feel the real agenda is to legalize more drugs for recreational use with the aim to further normalize drug use in mainstream society. Finally, they point out that harm reduction sends a mixed message to children about the safety of drug use compared with a more straight-forward “just say no” approach.

On the Moms Stop the Harms website there is a link to a page of 'Our Loved Ones'. As you scroll through row, after row, after row of beautiful young faces the enormity of our collective loss is apparent. It seems that something substantial needs to be done now before more loved ones are lost.

Our hearts are with three wonderful kids who have lost their mother, the kindest, most caring mother who has lost her daughter, and all the friends and family who are in mourning. We are sorry for your loss.

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Jay Simpson- Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Email: JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca

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By Jay Simpson source of excess phosphorus We live in one of the which contributes to higher most beautiful places on levels of algae in the lake. earth. The mountains and The study is almost complete lakes of the Shuswap create and with that in hand we can a place where most people begin to find ways to reduce can only dream of living, and the introduction of phosphomany can’t even imagine it. rus and nitrogen into the As beautiful as our area is, lakes. The SWC had a 5-year we need to remember that funding window which exour time here is short and we pires in December 2020. In need to treasure every friend my opinion it’s very imand loved one, portant to continevery day we ue this work as TOWN HALL there is no other spend on this MEETING earth. Thank you, public body that Mike, for remind- Saturday March 22, 2pm watches over the ing me. health of the Scotch Creek Community Shuswap waterI want to conHall (Firehall) gratulate the shed. We’ve been Topics of Discussion Chamber of Comfunding it merce for organthrough our taxes • Wildfire Safety izing another sucfor the last 10 • Neighbourhood cessful Winter years so continuEmergency Plans Festival. Aweing this work will • Community Crime some job bringing • Economic Development/ not increase taxthe community Tourism es.

• Scotch Creek together for a suComing up on Community Water per fun weekend!

March 22 at 2pm at the And now that Scotch Creek that’s over, it’s Hall is our third community time for spring! Soon the Town Hall meeting. Some snow will be gone and the topics I’d like to discuss are lambs will be in the field.

Let’s hope for a smooth easy wildfire safety, neighbourhood emergency plans, comspring that brings the snow munity crime, economic dedown from the hills gently. velopment, Scotch Creek What’s the most important natural feature of the community water, tourism North Shuswap? The Lake! and any other topics of interest to you. I’ve asked MinisWhat’s your impression on try of Transportation and the water quality of the AIM to join us but at this Shuswap Lake? Has it time haven’t had a confirmachanged any since you’ve tion. been here? In general, the We’re having a few dewater quality is pretty awebates at the CSRD board some, but I’ve definitely noticed an increase in algae these days. One is regarding and blooms on the lake since Customer Satisfaction Surveys. You, of course, are the I was a kid. The Shuswap Watershed Council has water customer of the CSRD. My quality as its primary focus. suggestion is that we should Over the last 5 years we’ve be asking you, whenever funded studies through UBC you’ve had an interaction -Okanagan to identify the (Continued on page 6)

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with the CSRD, how it went. Was the staff courteous? Did you get the information you needed? Do you have any suggestions as to how we may improve service? The responses would be anonymous. What do you think about this idea? Email me at JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca if you have an opinion. Also discussed is Road Rescue services. Right now, if you drove over a bank or into a tree, and First Responders couldn’t get you out of the car, a Road Rescue crew would be dispatched from Chase. Even if you were in Lee Creek it would likely take them a minimum of half an hour. Anglemont or on the road to Seymour Arm would be significantly longer.

Our most awesome fire departments are prepared to take this task on. This would be a new service and there would be a tax hit for it. Staff at the CSRD are looking into the probable costs. My question is, “What’s it worth to you?”

At 5:30 pm on March 25th at Scotch Creek Hall there will be a public hearing regarding Parcel Coverage. Parcel Coverage is defined as the percentage of your lot that is covered by a building with vertical walls.

Right now, CSRD zoning bylaws allow 25% coverage. That means that you can cover just 25% of your lot with buildings. This is the lowest that I can find in any other CSRD area or indeed nearby Regional Districts. At this time the South Shuswap is allowed 40%. Has this or might this affect you?

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Motor Vehicle Incident On Feb. 22 at 4:16 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of an MVI on Loakin Bear Creek Rd near Holding Rd in Lee Creek. A Black 2015 Chevrolet Silverado had been involved in a front end collision with a Grey 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The truck had been driving down Loakin Bear Creek Rd and had come around a blind corner with the Oldsmobile coming up the blind corner. The road is on a steep incline, was icy and is a very narrow dirt road with the road curving to the right for the truck coming down the hill. The vehicles,

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seeing each other, attempted to stop with the truck sliding on the ice and crossing what little room there was, into the car. EHS also attended and examined the two drivers and both declined to go to the hospital. The car was not drivable and was towed while the truck was drivable and was released. No charges are being pursued.

Daniel’s Store Vandalized On Feb. 24, Chase RCMP Detachment received a report that Daniel's Store and Marina in Seymour Arm was vandalized sometime over night.

The owner advised the gas pump and shed was broken into, and items were stolen such as propane tanks and tools. As well, the actual gas pump had been dismantled and parts taken off it. No suspects at this time. It appears someone caused the mischief simply to steal gas from the pump, and the propane tanks, which were sitting right beside the gas pump, were taken as a theft of opportunity.

Held for Court On Feb. 26, Chase RCMP Det was dispatched to an assault at Lakeview Rd in Chase. While investigating this file, police located Kyle PHELPS driving a vehicle.

Police subsequently located PHELPS after he fled from them and arrested him for his unendorsed warrant. An unendorsed warrant has not been signed by a Justice of the Peace, indicating to the police that the person arrested is to be held for court.

PHELPS was held pending his court appearance the next day.

Unauthorized Possession Firearm On Feb. 26 at 11:54 am, Chase RCMP Det was dispatched to a possible intoxicated driver driving a black Chev pickup around the village of Chase. Police located

the truck that matched the description and stopped it.

Police located a rifle in the centre of the vehicle on the front bench seat of the truck.

The driver claimed he had his rifle for protection against cougars and bears.

Police arrested the 59-yearold male from Chase for Unauthorized Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

He was released on an Appearance Notice to attend court in Kamloops.

Collision Hwy 1 On Feb. 27 at 2:34 am, Chase RCMP were called to a semi vs. SUV collision just east of the Canco gas station on Hwy 1 west of Chase. An eastbound Mercedes Benz had veered into the west bound lane and side swiped a semi truck that was travelling west bound on Hwy 1.

The impact caused significant damage to the Mercedes and damage to the tractor, causing it to lose a tire. The occupants of the Mercedes were taken to Kamloops hospital. The file remains under investigation.

WANTED Police are actively searching for Steven Christopher LONG, DOB March 10, 1983. LONG is known to frequent the Adams Lake Ferry and will actively flee from police to escape apprehension. LONG currently has outstanding warrants for Fail to Comply with Probation and Unlawfully at Large. No picture available.

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts or has information about any other investigations or crime is asked to contact the Chase Detachment at 250.679.3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477. Photographs or video of suspicious activity can be emailed to ChaseRCMP@rcmpgrc.gc.caplease

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By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board voted at its February meeting to apply for grant funding to a maximum amount of $2,346,560 representing 73.33% of the total eligible costs for acquiring and expanding the Captain’s Village Water System for the Scotch Creek Water Project.

A report to the board said the project meets the criteria for a grant through the Canada–British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program; Green Infrastructure; Environmental Quality Sub-Stream grant and staff would submit the application before the February 26 deadline.

The 2018 Scotch Creek Master Water Plan was recently updated to identify a scaled back option. This new approach will see the CSRD acquire the Captain’s Village Water System and upgrade and expand it to connect three adjacent strata properties, as well as approximately 19 private residences.

The board report said “the community of Scotch Creek has been struggling with water servicing issues for decades. Although Scotch Creek is a small geographical area, there are currently 21 private water systems, most of which are struggling to meet current drinking water regulations. The remainder of the community relies on either individual groundwater wells or individual private lake intakes. Complicating this issue further is the aquifer below Scotch Creek, although productive, is unconfined and is at risk of contamination, mainly due to the number of onsite sewer systems and inadequate treatment facilities in place. The

community is in one of the few areas where the Province of BC has refused to issue any additional community water system permits unless they are owned and operated by local government.”

If funding is received, approval would be required from electors within the service area.

Customer Satisfaction Survey In other business at the meeting, there was discussion on a report from staff in response to the Board’s request to explore options for a Customer Satisfaction Survey for all electoral areas.

Four options were presented: use of a generalized "How did we do?" feedback form, use of specific project surveys, using a survey specific to a departmental service and conducting a large-scale, CSRD wide customer satisfaction survey. No decisions were made and the topic was tabled.

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Applications The Board will apply for two $25,000 grants, one for Emergency Operations Centres & Training and the other for Emergency Support Services. The CSRD will provide in-house contributions to support the project and overall grant management.

Area F Community Works Funds – North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce The Board approved access to the Community Works Fund for up to 32,840 plus applicable taxes for two additional Visitor Information Kiosks.

Electoral Area F: Parcel Coverage Bylaw Amendments Second reading was given (Continued on page 11)

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to amend Anglemont, Magna Bay and Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaws to amend the parcel coverage regulation in specific residential zones that affect waterfront properties along Shuswap Lake and the upland parcels with related zoning. The amendments would increase parcel coverage from 25% to 30% in the applicable zones.

The proposed amendments had been referred to agencies and First Nations.

The development industry and Area F Advisory Planning Committee indicated they would like parcel coverage increased to 40% in order to promote development and be competitive in the real estate market.

Government agencies and professionals expressed concerns about potential cumulative and indirect impacts, less available area for adequate and affordable septic disposal areas, adequate separation of septic disposal areas and drinking water sources, storm water quantity management, and available parking and storage. Some indicated that a 30% parcel coverage may be acceptable but not an increase beyond that.

Public Hearing A public hearing will be held on March 25 at 4:30 pm at the Scotch Creek Fire Hall.

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seasonal accommodation of recreational vehicles and park models; shelter buildings for the recreational vehicles or park models; decks; and storage sheds on their property, was adopted.

Road Rescue in the CSRD At the Electoral Area Directors meeting Feb. 25, the Directors reviewed a staff report recommending the development of independent volunteer road rescue societies, rather than local fire departments, to service Electoral Area F, and the community of Falkland and surrounding area.

The report says there are two road rescue societies and two fire departments (Revelstoke and Golden) providing road rescue services within the CSRD. Two outside fire departments provide road rescue services within the CSRD (Vernon and Chase).

“The Chase Fire Department services all of Area F and a road rescue response to Seymour Arm is close to two hours.

The Report referenced the ‘golden hour’ where survivability of a traumatic incident is increased if medical interventions can be commenced within one hour of occurrence.” The directors asked the staff to investigate costings for two scenarios, one based on a society model and one based on an in-house / fire department model.

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Angela Lagore, President angelalagore@gmail.com www.northshuswapbc.com - 250-320-2012 Well just like that, winter is almost over and spring is in the air….well almost. Our last monthly meeting was held at the Quaaout Lodge where we discussed several topics involving community issues, strategic planning and upcoming events.

Our latest very successful event was our second annual winter festival which showcased many activities around the community. It took many, many volunteers, extensive coordination, and teamwork to pull this event off. We would personally like to thank all the volunteers, the participants and visitors who took in all the festivities. Next year we will tweak and adjust what worked and didn’t work, providing another terrific display of community spirit. Way to go North Shuswap!

I want to take this opportunity to showcase what the chamber has accomplished and what is to come. Since joining the board, I have seen many changes over the past 5 years.

Mostly all positive, but nevertheless challenging at times.

The chamber needed a complete revamp and leadership changes. We recognized that the chamber needed to be more involved in the community and work towards bringing people together. Yes, the chamber is business focused but honestly, it’s more than that. A lot of our directors sit on other boards, and committees, we volunteer our time and try to balance work and home life all the while trying to make positive changes in our community so we can all have a better quality of life and make an honest living in the North Shuswap.

We have spent time rebranding the Chamber, updating bylaws, policies and procedures. We hired an executive director, Deb Seymour, who has done an amazing job. Without this position we would not see the progress we have experienced over the last couple of years. We added new and improved business directories,

tear away maps and signage.

We added kiosks to promote tourism, which is a big asset to our local economy. The chamber was responsible for all the beautiful highway signs for each individual community so we welcome people to the North Shuswap. We have hosted several business workshops to help assist our local entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. We have organized the summer and winter festivals, and the Christmas parade along with several other organizations in the community. This has shown that together we can build some pretty cool community activities which in turn bring people from outside our community to spend money in ours! We also organize the Spring cleanup, so our area is inviting to tourists so they keep coming back to boost our economy. These are just a few things the Chamber has accomplished, I wanted to showcase our accomplishments because it’s vital to our community that we keep the motion moving forward. We are more than just a business organization; we are involved in many aspects of our community. We need to join forces with all groups and organizations so we can better understand the challenges and obstacles we face and help each other achieve our goals.

Communities succeed when we collaborate and work together.

Being involved with the Chamber also puts me in a position to help make changes in our community, and that means attending many, many meetings. Myself along with Jay Simpson, Deb Seymour and Jeff Terry had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Kevin Flynn. Kevin is the Chair for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. We discussed the concerns we have with the way a lot of things are being handled by the CSRD and how it is making doing business very difficult in the (Continued on page 13)

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North Shuswap.

We expressed our frustration with all the red tape we face, the lack of communication, the water and sewer issue, the moratorium on Scotch Creek, the outrageous property taxes for businesses that make it extremely difficult to start a business. Being this is a new position for Kevin, he is working towards listening to what communities are facing, what is working and what isn’t. At the end of the day some of us might feel that we need to incorporate and some of us think we should stay within the CSRD. Regardless of the changes that might come our way, it can take years for this to happen. What do we do in the meantime? Our community needs to band together and start making some positive changes now.

One of the suggestions made was to work towards building a better relationship with the CSRD. Improve communication and fine point the biggest hurdles we face and start moving towards compromise and change. So, I’m personally looking forward to regularly scheduled meetings between the Chair Kevin Flynn and C.A.O. Charles Hamilton.

If no progress is made in a timely fashion, the community really needs to take a stand. If we don’t show our force in numbers then I’m afraid the same old, same old will exist in our community for generations to come.

Awhile back I had the chance to attend a Tsuts’weye workshop at the Quaaout Lodge. Tsuts’weye is a 3 year federally funded initiative. The project supports woman-owned or woman led enterprises in the start-up, expansion or ongoing operational phase of the business in the Shuswap. It inspired me to host a woman’s business group in the North Shuswap where we can openly discuss our businesses, the challenges we face and how we can support one another. We meet

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once a month at The Hub, and its open to any woman in the North Shuswap. For more info contact myself Angela Lagore at angelalagore@gmail.com Our Business awards of excellence mixer will be held on March 28, 2020 at 6pm at the Quaaout Lodge. Here we will showcase several businesses. The categories are Retail business of the year, Service Business of the Year and Notfor-profit organization of the year. We also have Tourism Business of the year, Citizen of the Year and the Annette Brausse Award - Business person of the year. We are looking forward to celebrating individuals and businesses success.

The awards of excellence nomination forms will be available from Feb12 - March 10 at The Hub, online at northshuswapbc.com and on Social Media. Watch our Facebook page.

We have 2 very valuable workshops coming up through BDO that are FREE to anyone in the community and they even provide us with breakfast.

Both are being hosted at the Scotch Creek Community Hall and both start at 9:30 a.m. The first one is on March 17 and focuses on top 5 mistakes startups make and what lenders and investors want. The second workshop is April 21 and focuses on financial ratios, why they matter to your business and ways to maximize your business. We invite anyone who wishes to use these tools to come out and educate yourself. It’s the best way to move your business in the right direction. For more information or to sign up please contact Deb Seymour at info@northshuswapbc.com Coming up: Chamber MeetingMarch 30 The Hub 6 p.m.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Thompson Region Division of Family Practice (TRDFP) has met with North Shuswap Health Centre Society and other health groups, MLAs, two regional districts and municipalities to present the results of its community vision project.

In Fall 2018, it asked the people of the Thompson Region what they need and value most from a primary health care team. Through public events, workshops (including one at a North Shuswap Christian Fellowship luncheon), focus groups, interviews and a survey, more than 750 people shared their experiences, challenges and suggestions.

Rhonda Eden, Project Lead told the Kicker one of the most positive outcomes is they discovered there are several health tables or boards in the area and now are sitting on them as a liaison and working with other communities to get tables set up. The results clearly identified the important role community plays in healthcare and the local tables have been identified as a way to bridge the gap between community and healthcare.

Another benefit was that the community meetings educated people about TRDFP and gave her the opportunity to talk “about what we are doing, face to face”.

Results show patients want a primary healthcare team that is proactive, comprehensive, accessible, equitable and coordinated. Patients see themselves as equal and accountable partners in their health and in their relationship with their primary

healthcare team.

The report says more than 85% of people reported they appreciate their primary care provider. They said wait times and availability of healthcare providers is a barrier. Many people experience challenges navigating the health care system. “We also heard how communities are supporting healthcare in innovative ways.”

Transportation was identified as a gap in accessing care and they are working with their partners to address transportation-to-care needs.

A pilot program is underway where specialists, family physicians and pharmacists are working in a team-based care model. “We anticipate better communication and better outcomes for patients.”

They are supporting the development of family physician call groups to ensure 24/7 coverage for patients of family physicians who do not see patients in hospital and partnering on new projects to increase patient access to services like mental health, maternity and seniors care.

“We are using your feedback to help inform planning for changes to healthcare services,” says the report. The data collected has been shared with local, regional and provincial governments and there have been discussions about how they can support recruitment and retention of primary care providers in our region.

The Thompson Region Division of Family Practice was created in 2009 when a group of family practitioners came together to contribute ideas about problems they identified in the community.

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Protestors arrested in Chase for Blockading CP Rail

By Jo Anne Malpass RCMP were called to assist Canadian Pacific (CP) Police Service after at least two dozen protesters had blockaded the CP Rail tracks near Chase.

On February 25, CP Rail attended the blockade to enforce their courtordered injunction. The RCMP were requested to assist, and 3 individuals were subsequently arrested for breach of the civil injunction, by allegedly refusing to leave CP Rail’s private property (rail tracks). They were transported to Chase RCMP Detachment for processing, says a release from Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations) for Southeast District.

The remainder of the group of protesters removed their belongings from the tracks. RCMP and CP Rail Police officers, as well as the RCMP Division Liaison Team, were on site.

“We would like to remind the public that any attempts to block rail tracks is extremely dangerous and unlawful.

Should they put themselves in harm’s way, protesters are not only putting their own lives at risk, they are also putting the lives of train operators, rail employees, responding police officers and members of the public at risk,” said the release.

Facebook posts from Anushka Azadi of Secwepemc Women’s Sacred Fire Council says 15 RCMP vehicles along with CP Rail police attended the protest site across from Neskonlith Hall near Chase and arrested a Secwepemc Hereditary Chief, his daughter and an Okanagan brother. A video post shows the three were later released with a promise to appear at the end of April.

Secwépemc protesters set up the CP Rail blockade on Feb. 20 and after negotiating with CP Rail, removed the blockade for four days conditional on the prime minister’s direct involvement in discussions with Wet’suwet’en hereditary leaders. The blockade resumed the evening of Feb. 24.

The posts say the blockade was in support of the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in their fight against the establishment of the Coastal GasLink pipeline, part of several actions across Canada in the past few weeks.

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SWC Releases Report on Nutrients and Water Quality SWC Release The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just released a new report summarizing the results of a threeyear study done in partnership with scientists at UBC – Okanagan.

The primary study objective was to determine the sources of nutrients in the Shuswap watershed.

“Nutrients are an important factor of water quality,” explains Erin Vieira, program manager for the SWC. “We tend to think of nutrients as a good thing. And they are – when they’re balanced.

However, more nutrients in a lake – especially phosphorus – means more plants and algae. And, with too much, algae growth will impact water

quality,” adds Vieira.

The research team at UBC -Okanagan collected and analyzed water samples from 100 different sites along the Shuswap River and Salmon River, over three years.

The results of the study show which regions of the watershed and which land -use types contribute the highest concentrations of nutrients to the two rivers.

“Completing this study is a great accomplishment for the Council,” says Paul Demenok, Chair of the SWC. “The results show us where new nutrient management initiatives would be most effective.” The research results indicate that in the valley bot(Continued on page 17)

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toms, there are small streams, ditches, groundwater, and surface water runoff contributing nutrient-rich water to the rivers.

“These water sources are called ‘incremental flows’,” explains Vieira. “They are more nutrient-rich than large tributaries or the headwaters.”

The results also indicate that agricultural land-use types contribute more nutrients on a per-hectare basis than urban or forested land types.

With results in hand, the SWC is now considering new ways to protect water quality by cutting nutrient inputs via incremental flows.

“We have up to $100,000 available to pay for costs associated with new nutrient management activities,” explains Demenok. “We are now inviting applications for grant funding from agriculturalists and landowners. We look forward to creating new partnerships in the Shuswap to keep phosphorus on the land, and out of the water.

This will be a win-win for everybody.”

The SWC’s report and grant program comes less than a year after the Provincial government introduced a new Agricultural Environmental Management Code of Practice, with new requirements for nutrient management planning and soil testing on farms in BC. More information about the grant program, and the new report on nutrients and

water quality, are available at www.shuswapwater.ca.

The application period closes on April 30th.

In other business at the February 12 SWC meeting: Election for 2020 - Paul Demenok, CSRD Director for Area C South Shuswap was acclaimed as Chair, and Tim Lavery, Salmon Arm City Councillor was acclaimed as Vice Chair.

Voter assent process Charles Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, was in attendance to explain that the Shuswap Watershed Council Service Bylaw has a sunset clause, and that the service bylaw will reach the end of its term on December 31, 2020. Renewing the Service will require voter assent and this must be complete in Fall 2020.

The SWC passed a resolution to recommend to the CSRD Board of Directors to proceed with a voter assent process for the continuation of the Shuswap Watershed Council Service Bylaw.

5-year strategic plan - The Chair facilitated a strategic planning session to review the SWC’s goals, objectives, and strategies and collect SWC members’ input on these for the next five years.

Staff were directed to prepare a draft five-year plan and budget, for April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2026, for further discussion at the next regular SWC meeting on March 11. The SWC’s current five year plan will reach its term on March 31, 2021.

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Do you feel that Primary Health Care Services are an Essential Service in the North Shuswap?

The health centre and the health society sure do!

The North Shuswap Health Society’s Mission Statement clearly outlines that the goal of the Health Centre Society is to provide health services to the community.

This means that our main responsibility is to financially support the work of the North Shuswap Health Centre and this requires fundraising!

Contrary to common belief, the Health Centre is not funded by any form of government funding or local tax support dollars. The day to day operations have been financed through operational revenues that the health centre generates and through donations. This unfortunately, does not cover all costs, so we have embarked in eager fundraising plans this year! We have also approached the CSRD to consider a bylaw for direct taxation dollars to support the clinic’s yearly budget to ensure that the health centre is here for many years to come.

Our doctors support our

mission and the work done at the clinic. They see the Health Centre’s passion to provide quality health care services to our community even in the face of adversity!

Like Dr. Mistry who has bought the unit right next to the Health Centre. He is invested in our community and in the health of our community and we are excited to see what plans he comes up with to provide further allied health services to the community.

He like us, would like to see a North Shuswap Seniors and Community Resource Centre to serve the North Shuswap. This is exciting to dream about and we hope to accomplish this great dream so that people have services right here in their own community.

Until we have a solid plan in place to accomplish all of this, we need to fundraise and strengthen our position by: 1) Seeking monetary support from local government 2) Continuing with fundraising events, like the Walk About and the Golf Tournament and additional annual events…stay tuned for updates!

3) A new Yearly Membership drive to increase our membership voice and to generate revenue…we will be knocking on doors!

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If you are now thinking about how you could help us, here are some suggestions: *Continue to utilize the health centre *Attend our Fundraising Events *Sign up for a Yearly Membership *Donate to the Health Centre either directly, by dropping in at the clinic, or online through canadahelps.org. *Volunteer, we are a small board and always short on volunteers. Especially for Events! *Talk about us, it is important to keep in mind that the Health Centre is yours, the community’s!

As the society treasurer, I asked the doctors why they choose to work at the NSHC, and their responses speak volumes about our community. It’s not only because we can offer beautiful beaches, the doctors enjoy the small community, the happy work environment, the friendly people and the warm welcome.

If you see Dr. Mistry, shake his hand, give him a hug, invite him for a beer, and let him know how we appreciate his investment in our community.

The Society is very proud of the work that the health centre does and I personally am very proud to be part of this new energetic and communityorientated health society board! I hope we inspire you with our mission to support the work of the health centre and to join us in our dream!

If you have a good idea you would like to share, have a question, or want to volunteer at our fundraising events, please contact Gail at the health centre at: northshuswaphealthcentre@gmail.com or contact myself and society members at: northshuswaphealthsociety@gmail.com We are a small community, but we are confident in our drive to create a bright future!

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"Our fire services are struggling to recruit new members and that is jeopardizing the ability to maintain critical accreditations that dramatically reduce the insurance rates of our residents," says Derek Sutherland, Team Leader of Protective Services for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD).

Currently many residents of the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department (SCLCFD) service area enjoy Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation (STSS). The sole purpose of this accreditation is to ensure the fire department has the capacity to flow significant water in a short amount of time and maintain that flow indefinitely. As a result, members in an STSS accredited fire service area enjoy far lower insurance rates than residents in fire service areas that don’t have this accreditation.

“If we don’t get more members, we are in danger of losing our STSS accreditation. If that happens, eve-

ryone pays," says Sutherland.

While the current number of Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firefighters is enough to allow for an adequate response time to emergencies, the Celista Fire Department has been called on to supplement the fire response in Scotch Creek. The goal now, is to increase the number of Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firefighters to a sustainable number on its own.

"The volunteer firefighters we have are truly dedicated to the safety of their community and they are working very diligently to ensure the community has a good emergency response every time a call comes in.

We don't want to burn out those hard-working volunteers," says Sutherland. "We are looking to increase the number of Scotch Creek/Lee Creek firefighters to a number that is healthy and sustainable."

Sutherland points out some of the benefits to being a firefighter, include the fact that all CSRD firefighters are paid on-call for their work, training and mileage.

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Join your fire department today, start at www.csrd.bc.ca/ firefighterrecruiting or by calling 250-833-5955.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?”

Submitted by Karen Boulter Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have become a common addition to many first aid stations in our workplaces, community halls, sports arenas and other high use public facilities.

Statistically, well over 350,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest in Canada and the US every year.

These devises offer the best chance of surviving, especially when used within 3-5 minutes after a collapse.

That being said, we also need to make sure we have trained staff, ready to act quickly in an emergency.

The AEDs and first aid kits must be highly visible so that employees, athletes and the general public know where to find them.

Like any safety equipment, these items must also be inspected regularly and maintained. AEDs should be checked monthly, observing the available battery life (usually 2-5 years), as well as inspecting the disposable pads which make contact with the patient’s chest.

These pads contain a gel that may dry out and harden over time. Expired batteries and pads are the biggest reasons for failure of AEDs. Workplaces generally designate a manager to ensure these checks are completed. Community Centres

and such, on the other hand, rely on the help of many volunteers who come and go over the years. Therefore, it is important that we all consider whether the safety procedures are being completed, to ensure they are not being overlooked. Let us not assume, someone else is doing it. Please take action and make sure the devise is ‘rescue ready.’

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Historical Happenings

By Loretta Greenough In January the North Shuswap Historical Society elected its new executive which is planning for another busy year ahead. The program was Brian Campbell giving a history of his log building business in the North Shuswap. Our February meeting was well attended with Marg Acton giving the history of Captain’s Village Marina.

Debbie Chapman from Salmon Arm will give a history of McGuire Lake in March.

On March 29 at 2:00 pm, there will be an Historical Photographic Presentation at the N.S. Community Hall.

This is open to the public.

Coffee and goodies will follow the presentation. Mark this date on your calendar.

We continue to collect stories about history in the North Shuswap and are busy working towards our next

Shuswap Chronicle. If you are new to this area, the Shuswap Chronicles will give you a good look at past life in the North Shuswap and demonstrate the connections and road names that you see today. They are available at Scotch Creek Market, Ross Creek Country Store and at T & L Reflections – A Little Museum.

Remember short stories or funny incidents are always interesting for our Chronicles.

Volunteers continue to work on our Archives. Thank you to all who volunteer on this project.

If you are willing to allow the Society to scan photos of people or events in North Shuswap, we would be most appreciative. They add to our history, add to our Photographic Presentations as well as preserving your photos in a second location.

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Goodbye Lou and Betty

By Larissa Lutjen On January 14th, in the middle of a snowstorm, the North Shuswap waved a reluctant farewell to two people who made a big difference to this community since they settled here permanently in 1980. Originally from Saskatchewan, Lou Etcheverry had run a construction business out of Kamloops in the 1970's. Betty Etcheverry began teaching at what was then North Shuswap School in 1980. Over her six years working at NSS, she taught grade 3-4, Kindergarten and Home Economics.

Avid snowmobilers, Lou and Betty built a house on Garland Road at the base of Crowfoot Mountain in 1994.

Lou was on the executive of the Snowmobile Club from the early years. Lou and Betty were also long-time active members of the Historical Society, helping every year to put together the Society's float for the Christmas parade.

In 2014, Lou was part of a group that spearheaded an ambitious project to relocate the old Riley cabin from Frank and Melanie Riley's property on Richard's Road down to Loretta Greenough's home where she operates the T & L Reflections: A Little Museum. The cabin was taken apart log by log and care-

fully reassembled. Loretta remembers that Lou was there every week for two summers, along with the other volunteers who worked to put the cabin back together. Betty helped out where she could as well.

Lou was also a tireless volunteer with the Cemetery Society, putting up the new fencing and helping Frank Riley with the Memory Wall.

Recently he had helped to attach new plaques to some of the oldest gravestones in the cemetery. He and Betty always helped with the yearly cemetery clean-up.

The Etcheverrys will be missed not only because of their years of volunteer service but because they were great neighbours. Lou's knowledge of construction was vast and he was always willing to give some advice and bring over the right tool.

Together they went for a walk on Garland Road most days and they never failed to smile and wave. Lou kept the road outside their property cleared all winter, which sometimes made the difference in getting a small car up the hill.

Luckily Lou and Betty haven't moved too far away.

We hope they will visit often from Kamloops and wish them good luck in their new home.

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It looks like ordinary water, but it The main difference between native contains the microscopic potential to freshwater mussels and invasive ones is destroy a lake near you. that native mussels are like zen BudSadly, this is not the plot of a B dhists, or Johnny Depp, never getting grade thriller but the real way in which attached to anything. It is because zebra aquatic invasive species can be spread. and quagga mussels attach to intake Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species pipes, hydro turbines and other surfaces Society (CSISS) reports of Asian clam that they cause so much damage to inshells discovered at two frastructure. (Luckily beaches in the Salmon Asian clams, like our Arm branch of the lake native mussels, do not highlights the danger attach to surfaces). But that improperly cleaned the phytoplankton diet of watercraft or dumping all invasive bivalves pose to the lake. Ahead competes with native of boating season, CSISS algae eaters and their dewants us to think 'Clean, composing waste conDrain, Dry' to stop invasumes oxygen and prosive mollusks from duces toxic byproducts.

Asian Clams reaching the Shuswap.

The Invasive Species Photo Credit CSISS At this time only dead Council of BC's 'Clean, shells have been found Drain, Dry' program attempts to teach and Provincial staff informed CSISS good 'watercraft hygiene' to prevent the they have not confirmed any live indi- spread of mussels and other invasive viduals and indicated that monitoring aquatic species like milfoil. Sue Davies, will continue for the coming season. the Aquatic Invasive Species Program Asian clams are 1-5 cm in length, Coordinator with CSISS, explained the live in fresh water, can be made into procedure in more detail: “We encoursoup, and are sometimes sold as bait or age all watercraft owners (from paddleto put in aquariums and goldfish ponds, boards to large motor vessels) to perhaps under the name 'golden clam'. CLEAN off all mud and plants from the The shell is light brown to yellowvessel and trailer, to DRAIN all standgreen in colour with flake spots reveal- ing water (including the bilge and ening white. A single mature clam progine coolant system), and then ensure duces both eggs and sperm and can all parts of the vessel (and any other create 2000 offspring per day. gear like fishing rods, life jackets etc.)

They have spread throughout North are fully DRY before launching into a and South America, including several new lake or river. If the watercraft is lakes in the lower mainland and Wash- coming from outside BC, then it is ington State, but this is the first indica- mandatory to stop at a provincial watertion that they may have spread to Shus- craft inspection station”. wap Lake.

Informing the public about how Asian clams are not number one on mussels and clams reproduce through the list of bivalve bad guys, however. larva that are too small to be seen is Zebra and quagga mussels would crucial if we are going to protect Shusthreaten native species, damage water wap Lake from potentially disastrous in-take systems and seriously degrade zebra and quagga infestation. If you our beaches if they were ever introfind an animal in the water or shells on duced into the lake. Adult mussels are the beach that could be from invasive not self-fertilizing but reproduce when clams or mussels, contact CSISS at egg and sperm combine in the water to their website: find the 'Get Involved' form microscopic larva called veligers. tab and go to 'Report an Invasive'.

Those veligers swim freely in water for (CSISS appreciates the funding proa month before finding a hard surface vided by the Habitat Conservation to attach their byssal threads to. Only Trust Foundation and the support of the after finding a nice attachment site does Shuswap Watershed Council and the the shell begin to grow. After two sea- CSRD.) sons, a mature female mussel can pro-

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Purchasing Computer Software John Seymour Lakeside Technical Solutions

There was a time when buying software for your computer was a relatively simple task. One would go to a store that sold computer software and pick the box you wanted off the shelf, much like buying a loaf of bread or a quart of milk.

Times have changed and although you will still see some software on the shelves, the selection is limited. This is because the majority of software companies have changed the way they do business and now sell their products over the Internet.

In the old days once you bought some software, you owned it and had the box with the CD to prove it. As long as you held onto the box, you were free to reinstall that software again and again with no worries. Today, when you order software online, you don’t get a box or a CD. Typically you will receive an email with a licence and a link to the software which you must keep in order to reinstall the software at a later time.

Another change you will find is that many software companies have moved to a subscription based delivery system. In this case you will pay for the software monthly or yearly as opposed to a one-time purchase. In some cases, the company will no longer even provide a onetime purchase option although you may still be able to purchase the software from a 3rd party such as Staples or Best Buy.

If you decide to purchase the software as a subscription, you are really only renting it as opposed to buying it outright. The downside of this option is that you could be potentially paying a lot more for the product over time. Once you cancel your subscription, it will stop working. Now that might sound like a bad option to many but there are a few advantages as well. For example, with a subscription, you will always have the latest version of the product. Also, quite often you will be entitled to unlimited support from the company that provides the software. Something you will not get if you purchase the software outright.

Clearly buying software under a subscription is not for everyone but it might be an attractive option for those who only need the software on a short-term basis, perhaps for a fixed term contract or project. It might also be a consideration for accountants and bookkeepers who are required to keep their accounting software current, either by their clients or by their software provider.

My sense is that the software industry will eventually evolve to the point where the subscription option is the only option. Time will tell.

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PAC and Hub Offer Painting Night Fundraiser

By Larissa Lutjen On Thursday, April 30th the Hub will host a guided painting night where a facilitator will help participants create a work of art and raise money for the Parent Advisory Council at North Shuswap Elementary at the same time.

The event will start at 6:00 and costs $40. All the painting materials required are supplied, dinner and drinks can be purchased at the Hub.

Have fun with paints and relax with friends while making a frameworthy piece.

Tickets can be purchased through the PAC. For more information contact Sabrina Beyerly at sbeyerly13@hotmail.com.

The PAC raises money to support various programs at school, including hot lunch, field trips and classroom supplies.

By Gerry Shea April is about a month away and that means the Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club adventures are just around the corner.

Shotgun start is 5:00 pm every Thursday and the season lasts from mid-April to about the second week in September.

A Double Elimination Match Play Tournament and the Club Championship are the competitive highlights of the year.

New members are always welcome and lots of weekly prizes are available to the players. We are grate-

ful to the many sponsors who kindly donate prizes to the club. Pull and riding carts are available for rent.

April also means the start of the Tuesday and Wednesday morning senior men’s golf. We play from early April to about the middle of October. The walk is a bit more than a mile and the up and down terrain is a good cardio workout.

For more information on the Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club, phone Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365 or the Anglemont Estates Golf Club at 250 955-2323.

Report Predicts Warmer, Drier Summers in Okanagan Region

By Larissa Lutjen A report called “Climate Projections for the Okanagan Region” was released to the public last month. The report was commissioned by three regional districts in the southern interior (North Okanagan, Central Okanagan and OkanaganSimilkameen) with an eye to planning for extreme conditions rather than relying on emergency management.

The report provides “science -based information on how the Okanagan's climate is changing and expected to change over the 21st century.”

There were two points of inquiry: a short-term 30-year projection and a longer term 60-year projection. “In the report, projections of the 2050s illustrate the likely trajectory of climate change regardless of global emission reduction, and projections

for the 2080s illustrate a future climate scenario, assuming little progress by late century on a global shift away from a fossil-fuel based economy.” The purpose of the report is “to inform regional planning on how to prepare for future climate events”.

The most significant finding is that summers will the considerably hotter and drier by 2050 with an estimated 22 more days per year where the temperature will surpass 30C. And with less precipitation in the summer months, the risk of drought and forest fire will increase.

The implications of the full spectrum of changes was broken down into nine areas of interest for the regional districts. The full report is available at: https:// www.regionaldistrict.com/ (Continued on page 29)

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media/279459/ OK_Climate_Projections_Report_Fi nal.pdf. Excerpts from three points of interest which may be relevant to the North Shuswap are pulled out below: Recreation: “Increased wildfire and flooding events will reduce air and water quality, and will negatively affect the ability for people to recreate outside. Reduced water quality could have a negative impact on water recreation, and compromised air quality from wildfire smoke is likely to result in less camping and cycling. ... Warmer winter temperatures could have a negative impact on mountain-based recreation and sporting events.”

Agriculture: “Warmer temperatures have already brought new economic activities to the Okanagan, including an expanding agricultural sector. As the growing season extends and temperatures continue to warm, the impacts of climate change will pose challenges to the agricultural industry, including flooding and drought, increased instances of disease, heavy rain storms during traditional harvest times, wind damage, and heat stress.”

Local Economy: “With warmer winters, over time, many travellers may opt to stay local and spend their recreation dollars at home, further enhancing the local economy. ...

Warmer summers with dry conditions will also bring more severe wildfires, compromising air quality and reducing tourism in the Okanagan in heavy smoke years. ... The forestry sector will likely continue to experience stress as warmer winters and fewer frost days will result in more invasive species being introduced to the region.”

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By Mike Sanderson It’s been a quiet New Year for our North Shuswap Fire Departments as far as structure and chimney fires go, which is a great thing!

I know it’s been mentioned in previous articles so those of you who read the Fire News on a monthly basis know it is so important that if you heat your home with wood to maintain your wood stove or fireplace regularly to minimize the risk of fire to your home.

All three of the North Shuswap Fire Halls, Scotch Creek/Lee Creek, Celista and Anglemont have been busy with downed power lines and false alarms. On Feb 8, Celista FD responded to an alarm at the North Shuswap Community Hall. It is suspected that a dishwasher triggered the alarm. On Feb 9, the Celista FD responded to a fire/gas alarm, where the Celista Crew used their gas detector to ensure the safety of the crew and to source the location of the possible leak.

On the same evening the Anglemont FD was called out for downed power lines.

The tree was uprooted and spanned the entire distance across Anglemont Squilax Road, bringing down the lines and blocking the road.

Anglemont FD conducted emergency traffic control to ensure the safety of the public and BC Hydro crews. We wish to recognize the travelling public for their patience during this trying time.

On Feb 11, the Celista FD responded to wires down on Meadow Creek Rd. Anglemont FD is pleased to announce that we have

acquired 6 new recruits. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving our North Shuswap Communities, all 3 FD’s are actively recruiting and you can find information at https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/ FirefighterRecruiting .

Sean Coubrough, Fire Service Coordinator and Derek Sutherland, Team Leader of Protection Services SSEP, have been conducting Exterior Operation Training to the new recruits in the North Shuswap on Tuesday evenings from 79pm at the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Hall. Training is ongoing in the CSRD Fire Service Departments, whether we’ve been doing it for years or just starting out! Its fun to do, ensures fire fighter safety and of course public and environmental safety.

Members from all 3 North Shuswap FD’s participated in the Chamber of Commerce Winter Festival from Feb 15-17. Anglemont FD had their Fire Engine at the Lakeview Centre on Family Day for kids and adults to explore and ask questions. This event is quickly becoming a hit in the community and the free Hotdogs and Burgers always make the kids happy! Thank You NS Chamber for your efforts.

Fire Safety! SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES. Be sure to check the batteries in your detectors and ensure they are operational.

Anglemont FD would like to thank Bryan and Verda Rogers for their many years of service with the Anglemont FD. They will be missed.

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New Budget Includes New Taxes, Ignores Forestry Crisis Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap February 18th was possibly the biggest day of the year in B.C. politics— Budget Day at the Legislature. The government introduced their Budget 2020, the fiscal plan for the year ahead. Usually a huge day of celebration for the government, the release of Budget 2020 was not met with as much enthusiasm.

It was widely decided that this was an uninspiring, stay-the-course budget that did more to demonstrate the broken promises of this government than instill much confidence in their leadership. This was not helped by the backdrop of disruptive protests across the province — and the nation — that the Premier will do nothing about.

British Columbians should not hold out hope that this budget will do much to improve their lives.

Not only is there next to nothing promised for rural B.C, but the government introduced four new or increased taxes in this budget, bringing their total to 23 taxes either introduced or raised since they came into office in 2017.

Additionally, the government abandoned their promises of universal $10-a-day childcare and the $400 renters’ rebate.

I am perhaps most disappointed by the lack of attention paid to the forestry sector in this budget. There is no new funding for forestry—despite the ongoing crisis—and no mention of the Rural Dividend Fund. This government has gutted $50 million from rural communities in the last two years.

Not only that, but the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development (FLNRORD) was one of the 13 ministries to have their budgets cut or frozen in Budget 2020 — FLNRORD’s to the tune of $106 million. The government says they care about rural B.C, but actions speak louder than words.

After nearly a year of advocacy, forestry worker rallies, and countless questions in the Legislature, the government is still ignoring the seriousness of the situation.

Their complete lack of a jobs plan makes the situation even worse.

For a government that talks about affordability and helping the people of British Columbia get ahead, it is jarring to see a budget doing the opposite. This government needs to put their money where their mouth is and start working seriously for the benefit of all British Columbians.

Singin’ Pete Seeger ….

One More Time!

By Carolyn Parks Mintz Author and Journalist In case you missed the tribute concerts last spring— or arrived at the theatre to find the shows were sold out— Wildwood Productions cast and crew are mounting this celebration of talented singer/ musician/activist Pete Seeger once again.

Show dates are Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 15 as a matinee performance at 2:00 pm at the Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Street in Salmon Arm. Tickets for out-oftowners may be booked in advance by calling 250.832.2300. Admission is by donation at the door, with

all proceeds going to support the proposed Shuswap Performing Arts and Culture Centre.

Join the Wildwood gang and sing along as they honour legendary folk singer Pete Seeger’s musical gifts and accomplishments. His career began in the 1940’s and evolved as a method of bringing about social justice and equality, simply by having people sing together—and it did just that. Pete’s brave exposure of prejudice and disparity through music did much to encourage others to demand change. Yes, the times they were a-changing and needed to—still do.

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Regional Job Fair and Business Showcase set for March 9 in Enderby Press Release nagan. “We are thankful for The North Okanaganthe overwhelming support Shuswap Employment and we’ve received this year from Business Fair hosted by the our sponsor organizations, Armstrong Spallumcheen their generosity provides us the Chamber of Commerce in col- opportunity to connect our laboration with Community community’s talented workers Futures North Okanagan, with great employers looking WorkBC Centre - Enderby, to hire, continues Maki.

Splatsin Development Corpo- “Attendees should bring a reration and the Enderby & Dis- sume and be prepared for ontrict Chamber of Comthe-spot interviews.” merce are hosting the More than 600 peosecond annual job fair ple attended the inauguon Monday March 9, ral 2019 North Okana2020, 11am-5:30pm at gan-Shuswap Employthe Splatsin Community ment and Business Fair Centre, 5767 Old Vernon last March. This year’s Road, Enderby BC V0E event is expecting to see 1V0. an even greater turnout Whether pursuing a than its first year, making better job or a new career it an invaluable oppordirection, job seekLook for the orange tunity for businesses ers will find a and organizations in balloon which wealth of exciting represents businesses the region. Maki enopportunities at this courages businesses that are currently free job fair. Nuto register soon as hiring! merous local emspace is limited. ployers within the region from a variety of industry sectors will be eager to hire for immediate openings in a wide range of fields.

“We are excited at the response we have received from businesses who want to participate in this year’s job fair and business showcase. Whether you are attending as an employer seeking employees, or a business and/or organization in the region looking for an opportunity to share your products and/or services, this event is a great way to connect faceto-face with employers, network, get industry exposure and gain confidence,” says Event Coordinator, Ali Maki.

This event is being funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the WorkBC’s Community & Employer Partnerships (CEP) Program. Their mandate is to strengthen the local labour market, increase employment and work experience opportunities in the North Oka-

This event is for businesses wanting to promote employment opportunities and showcase their products and services, for job seekers looking for opportunities in the North Okanagan-Shuswap Region and for the communities within the region to discover first hand what the businesses and organizations are offering.

The event organizers would like to thank their title sponsors; Beach Radio 107.5FM, Interior Health, City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen, City of Enderby, Regional District of North Okanagan, Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Okanagan, WorkBC Centre Enderby, Splatsin Development Corporation, Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce and Rhythm Productions.

Exhibitor registration is $130. To save your spot, visit http://nosebf.com/registration/ and register today!

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Last Time Change?

By Jo Anne Malpass On Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 am, when clocks are turned forward 1 hour to daylight savings time, this could be the last time British Columbians change the clocks.

The BC attorney general introduced enabling legislation last fall, which paves the way for government to make the move sometime in the future. Premier John Horgan and most British Columbians are in favour of making the switch, only if the rest of the Pacific jurisdictions (California, Washington, Oregon and the Yukon) do it as well. Yukon is in favour but US States require US Congress support.

The legislation creates a new name for the permanent time zone, Pacific Time. The new rules will not require areas in B.C. Northeast and in the Kootenays, who currently observe Mountain Time, to change their observance practices.

In September 2019, the province released results from a public survey that found 93% of British Columbians who participated were in favour of getting rid of seasonal time changes and sticking to DST.

Sunday, March 8th at 2am

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By Larissa Lutjen An overview of the enrolment stresses and facility options within the Salmon Arm region of School District 83 was presented February 13 by Superintendent Peter Jory to an audience of community members.

The School District is currently in the process of creating a Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) which looks ahead 10 years to plan for space pressures as enrolment increases, to maximize capital funding submissions to the province, and to improve educational programing in safe and efficient facilities.

The School Board has been holding numerous public meetings in order to present the various options and to canvas opinions from the public. Four main options were presented for consideration.

On March 11, North Shuswap parents and students will be able to provide input when the Board holds the final public presentation at Sorrento Elementary at 6:00 pm.

The Board hopes to finish the process before a June 30 deadline with no changes expected for the upcoming 2020/2021 school year.

The provincial government funds minor ongoing capital needs through yearly budget grants but a large capital investment, such as needed to build a new school, is not possible if the district does not have a current LRFP. School District 83 has been without a LRFP for several years, after planning to meet the needs of shrinking enrolment projections was cut short with the dismissal of the board in 2016. Growing enrolment projections for the next 5 to 10 years are based on reports from two consultants who did not al-

ways agree, sometimes dramatically, on when or if the existing facilities will be insufficient for future students.

Some of the space pressures the district faces are a result of the BC Teachers Federation court victory which restored class size language.

Because contract negotiations are currently under way, and class size numbers could change again, this is another unknown that the board is dealing with.

There are four main options for consideration, each of which could potentially impact North Shuswap students. The first option is to maintain the same grade configurations in Salmon Arm and surrounding schools with portables or additions added to Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson and Sullivan schools.

The projected enrolment for next year at both schools puts them over capacity in their current space. The current structure requires some students to make as many as four transitions through their school career which is particularly hard on vulnerable students.

Option two would change Salmon Arm elementary schools to K-6, with three 712 secondary schools, using the two existing secondary campuses and turning Salmon Arm Middle into a secondary school. This would provide plenty of space at the secondary level but would make things tight for the urban elementary schools. For North Shuswap, this would mean deciding between retaining grade 8, or 7 and 8, locally, busing those students to town, or perhaps giving parents the choice. This option did not have a high degree of support from the parents in attendance who raised concerns about 12 and 13 (Continued on page 35)

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year-olds being vulnerable in a high school setting, and who worried about the disparities that would result from three high schools.

Option three would see Salmon Arm elementary schools turned into K-7 schools with two separate 812 high schools created at the existing 9-10 Jackson and 1112 Sullivan campuses. Shuswap Middle School would become an elementary school which would alleviate pressure at the elementary level.

For North Shuswap students the question of whether to keep grade 8 locally or send students to town would have to be addressed. What this option would mean for Carlin middle school is not clear. In addition, this option doesn't automatically solve the space problems at the secondary level so additions or portables would be needed.

Option 4 would have Salmon Arm elementary schools turned into K-6 schools, with two 7-9 middle schools and one 10-12 high school. SAS Jackson would become a middle school in this scenario. Option 4 would see continued pressure at the elementary level, plenty of room at the middle schools and not enough space at the high school, however the Sullivan school was designed for an addition to be added in the future. For North Shuswap students there would be a difficult choice to make between retaining students in grades 7 and 8 and attending the middle school for less than three years or sending those students to Salmon Arm in grade 7. Another option would be to change Carlin to a 7-9 middle school as well and in that case North Shuswap students would attend all or part of those grades in Carlin. There was support for this option with the parents in attendance at the Salmon Arm meeting because this configuration

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retains a single high school, which many people felt was important, and is similar to the junior high structure that Salmon Arm used to have.

As Superintendent Jory stated, “not one of these answers actually gives us the space we need� so while the board is considering their planning options to offer the most efficient structure that meets student needs, a major capital request will be the next step, with the hopes of adding additions or even a new school in the Salmon Arm area. As North and South Shuswap Trustee Marty Gibbons pointed out, the board is not limited to the four options presented and is willing to consider other ideas the public might have.

One alternative option that was brought up by Superintendent Jory was the possibility of building a high school in the Sorrento Area.

As Assistant Superintendent Carl Cooper pointed out there are about 400 high school level students currently in that catchment area. As Trustee Gibbons noted, 50% of the students at the Salmon Arm high schools are bussed to town. For North Shuswap students this would mean dramatically shorter bus rides but fewer course options at a smaller school. However, this option is not likely to be pursued as it would require the province to invest in the neighbourhood of $40 million to build a new school on top of finding an appropriate piece of land.

Parents and community stakeholders have three options to provide feedback to the board as they deliberate on the LRFP. Emails can be sent to vdeacon@sd83.bc.ca, the district will be sending a survey home to parents soon, and people will be able to share their thoughts at the final public consultation at Sorrento Elementary on March 11 at 6:00.

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Let There Be Light

By Larissa Lutjen neighbourhoods of Ye. Some As many of us experiof the solar devices also inenced several days with no clude radios and USB ports electricity to begin the year, where a cell phone can be we can probably understand charged. 'Rainbow Electrical' Gerard Wiseman's motivation in Ye has agreed to supply to help people who live with- him with all the lights at cost out electricity every day. and several volunteers are When a December fire helping him communicate knocked out the only power with locals and distribute the source for the township of lights. A GoFundMe camYe, Myanmar, where he was paign has raised part of the visiting, he noticed how many funds and he personally has people were struggling to get spent his own money to purby with candlelight. That chase lights. night he bought some batteryWhile distributing the operated lights to share. But lights, Wiseman also gives by the next food to people he day he was has found on the inspired to verge of starvastart a bigtion. Although not ger project wealthy by North of sourcing American standsolar lights, ards, he feels raising some compelled to money, and share what he can. distributing “I feel blessed to the lights be in the position more widely to help.” to people Myanmar is a who survive tropical country in Ye withthat has experiout electricienced increased ty everyday. extreme weather Wiseman Wiseman has distributed over events due to cli100 solar lights to families in Ye mate change. In grew up in through his Go Fund Me Lee Creek 2011 Ye expericampaign and still has enced severe roots here. flooding that damWhen he first visited Ye in aged 2000 houses. At the be2014, after friends moved ginning of this year, the worst there, he observed extreme flood in 20 years displaced poverty conditions. Much of 6000 people. Despite the the country was not open to hardships, Wiseman is intourists at all until 2012 and spired by the people of Ye. visitors are still required, or “We in the developed world requested, to explore the take things like electricity and countryside only if they hire a running potable water for local guide. Of the 50 million granted,” he says. Let There people who live in Myanmar Be Light is a small initiative the majority live on less than but with zero overhead, all $1,000 dollars a year. Yet, the donations will go to purperhaps owing to the long chasing lights. Donations can tradition of Buddhism in the be made through GoFundMe region, Wiseman finds that on the “Let there be light for “Myanmar people face adver- Ye Township, Mon Myansity with a positive, compas- mar” page. You can also follow the project and Wisesionate attitude”. man's photography of East By early January WiseAsia through his YouTube man had distributed 108 lights to people in the poorest channel, 'Wanderlust Wiseman'.

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Friday Night Live to Host Vernon Big Band in August

By Jim Cooperman The Friday Night Music Society is excited to announce another great band that will appear this summer in Scotch Creek.

Kicking off the August long weekend is one of Vernon’s favourite bands, The Legendary Lake Monsters. They are a feature band for many Okanagan events, as they deliver a big sound playing a wide variety of genres, including swing, pop, rock, funk, Latin and jazz.

Think Gloria Estefan meets Amy Winehouse walking into a club to jam with the Tower of Power.

Carlos Santana is playing guitar with Prince; all this is happening in Chicago in a Time Warp. That’s the Legendary Lake Monsters from Vernon, British Columbia.

Set your schedule for July 31, 2020, as this is a band not to be missed.

You too can be part of the

Friday Night Music Society.

Come to the meeting March 19 at 4 pm at the Hub to find out how you can help this year’s program surpass the success of last year’s great season. As well, be included in the pre-planning needed to one day host a North Shuswap summer music festival with a weekend of fabulous music, dancing, art, food and fun times.

Friday Night Live would not be possible without the generous support from its sponsors, especially the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Local businesses and individuals are welcomed to also sponsor shows this coming season. If you are interested in helping bring live music to the North Shuswap and subsequently promote your business or organization, contact Sharon or Angela at The Hub, 250955-2002.

Legendary Lake Monsters coming to Scotch Creek in August.

GOLF is an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle, followed by a good cold beer.

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By Pat Bauer & Loretta Greenough

The floor is finished and has already been danced on, during the Winter Festival on Saturday Feb 15. Talking about the Winter Festival Dance, it was another year of success with all families having a great time.

All activities are back to normal running at the community hall. Again, a big hand to Karl Bischoff and his teams of volunteers for doing such a beautiful job of the floor.

We will be once again doing our membership drive.

We will be sending out letters in March for memberships, so watch your mail for them. VOLUNTEERING can make such a difference in our lives and can make life better for others. Remember volunteering makes us feel good when we help others and it builds self-confidence. When you volunteer you are doing

good for others and for your community. Without you, we can't be who we are. Come out and support us.

BINGO is back on Monday nights at 7 pm, the jackpot is a $1000. So everyone, mark your calendars for Monday nights and come support us.

Nia on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 am, Kangoo club at 5:30 pm Tuesday and Thursdays and at 9 am on Wednesday and Fridays.

On March 29th is the North Shuswap Historical Society Photo Show starting at 2 pm.

Mark your calendar for these dates and have a great March.

Look on our website http:// www.northshuswapcommuni tyhall.ca/ for our rental fees and availability.

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

Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club seeking volunteers

By Michelle Tsutsumi Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club is celebrating its 30 season! We are totally dependent on our amazing volunteers to be able to provide a first class experience for our members and volunteers.

We are seeking additional volunteers for our 2020/21 season. If you are able to help in any of the following capacities we would love to hear from

you....

Board Members, Fund Raising, Community/Social Event Co-ordination, Communications, Grooming/Trail & Warming Hut Maintenance.

Please contact us or come to the AGM on March 26 from 79pm at the Chase Curling Club to meet everyone and learn more. Contact Michelle Tsutsumi at lmtsutsumi@gmail.com for more details.

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Lions Club News Serving the Shuswap for 40 years

Dwayn Bentley 250 - 955 - 2415

highmountainfarm@gmail.com

By Ted Danyluk Notice to this year’s North Shuswap Grade 12 graduates from Salmon Arm Secondary - the North Shuswap Lions will be offering three $1000 Bursaries this year. As in past years, the criteria for each bursary is to a graduating student who attended North Shuswap Elementary School for at least two years and will be pursuing a postsecondary education.

For more information regarding the deadline and how to apply, please check with your counsellor or go to the school’s website and follow the links to the Counselling Services folder.

It is always a good time when the Lions and Lakeview Centre join forces to organize an event. The upcoming Irish Dinner being held on Saturday, March 14 will be no exception. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails, followed by a traditional Irish meal of Guinness Beef Stew with all the trimmings served at 6:30 p.m. There will be Door Prizes, a 50/50 Draw, and an Open Mic for entertainment. If you can recite a limerick, sing an Irish tune or dance a jig like Michael Flaherty, we would love to see you on stage.

Ticket sales at $20 per person are going quickly so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available from any Lions member, Scotch Creek Market or Ross Creek Store; contact Gerry at 250-955-0365 or Dianne at 250-955-0138 for ticket information.

The yellow with purple trim vests you see worn by the North Shuswap Lions are the same vests you will see worn by Lions the world over. It is the standard issue from Lions International.

In late 2005, the Club felt that it would be a

good idea to have a “dress vest”. The navy-blue vest with gold trim was designed for those special occasions. Regardless of the vest, it is worn as an expression of pride in being a Lion.

The North Shuswap Lions and the Camp Grafton Society have partnered to help more kids from the North Shuswap attend Camp Grafton. The Lions Community Youth Fund will help finance up to ten children from the North Shuswap, at $100 each, whose parents sign them up for Camp Grafton. Here is how it works. Go to the Camp Grafton website (http:// campgrafton.ca/) to register and pay for your child to attend one of this summer’s weeklong camps. Upon receiving the registration and payment for your child, the Camp Grafton registrar will contact the Lions Treasurer who will then contact you to arrange for reimbursement of $100 per registration.

Call Ted at 250-955-6384 if you have any questions.

The championship race in the 2nd Annual North Shuswap Lions Bed Race held as part of the Winter Festival turned out to be a repeat of last year’s epic challenge race but with a different ending. Congratulations to the Whiskey Business “Shuswap Pirates” for winning the Fastest Bed in this year’s competition defeating Team Hub. In Best Theme competition, congratulations to the crowd favourite, Rainbow Rockets from Quaaout Lodge that placed first. Thank you to the Century 21 Coronavirus Team and the Bed Bugs Team for building awesome bed buggies for their participation in this year’s event. The Lions would like to acknowledge with sincere thanks to Scotch Creek VFD for crosswalk and highway control, MedTech EMS for first aid safety and to AIM Roads for clearing the park road of snow. And, what about those “one of a kind, unique” trophies; they were a real community effort. Under the artistic eye of Ben vanLeeuwen who coordinated the contribution of everyone involved in getting them together to incorporate features with his detailed welding; Home Hardware for donating materials, Jason Wiebe for the precision routered wood plaques, TVDI for the use of Holly’s glass bead blaster, Rob Pawluk for the smooth as silk lacquer finish and Dianne Fisher for the dainty quilts.

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area ®

By Angey Lea Spring is officially here this month and we would like to wish you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Lakeview Community Centre.

“Rise and Shine” Breakfast March 14 - Lakeview Centre’s breakfast happens every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 am. We are pleased to announce that our very own Anglemont Carpet Bowling Team will be sponsoring breakfast this month. If you are interested in being a sponsor of, and/or helping with breakfast, please contact Jim Dingeldein at 250-6826235.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 14 – Come join us along with North Shuswap Lions Club in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dinner, Drinks and Music. The cost is $20.00 per ticket and cocktails will be served at 6:00 pm. Irish Stew will be served at 6:30 pm with canned music, open mic and karaoke to follow.

Coffee House March 21 - Doors open at 6:00 pm and open Mic starts at

6:30 pm, main act at 7:00. The Coffee House is held the third Saturday of each month until May. DID YOU KNOW? New Activities Ideas - if you would like to start an activity, see a particular activity, or start a new club at the Centre, please contact Jim 250-682-6235.

Tax deductible Receipt If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Centre, The Centre will issue a taxdeductible receipt for your donation.

Contact Jim 250-682-6235 See what’s happening at the Centre! The Centre’s monthly calendar is on our bulletin boards or on our website lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com. New members can sign up on the website under the About / Join section or contact Jim Dingeldein 250-682 -6235 or Bob Ewart at 250-679-3816.

Facebook: Please “Like” our page. Invite your friends and follow us on Facebook for current and upcoming events! (Lakeview Community Centre Anglemont)

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

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North Shuswap Community Association (NSCA) presents:

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By Jan Penner around and down, until the hole is comMaybe because it is still so useful, pletely covered from side to side and this item was extremely easy to find top to bottom. These are the Warp information on. It is Lancashire’s threads.

Smallest Loom. CongratulaNext, the thread is maneuLast Month’s Thing vered through the top and tions to our $25 winner SkyLoom ler McIntyre. bottom warp threads, and When I first saw this item pushed down tight to the anand was told it was a loom, I chor stitches along the bottom envisioned small elves weavedge (the loom forms the top ing delicate scarves! Not so edge). Then, the teeth are much. This handy, dandy flipped by sliding the hooks at little tool was used for darnthe very top of the loom side ing. While I have been to side. This brings the botknown to darn socks and octom thread up and top thread casionally stitch up a sweater down. The needle goes back seam, I have never considacross, and the thread, is ered repairing a hole in a pushed tight to the bottom.

Name That Thing tea towel or sweater.

Before starting across, That is where this little using a small stitch, the gem comes in handy. thread is sewn at each It came in two sizes. side. This is the Weft.

The one in our picture After running back and is, I believe, for use forth, side to side, once with heavier threads the weft threads reach and yarn as the teeth the loom and completeare bigger. A loom ly cover the warp with smaller teeth was threads, the loops are Two views of mystery item. for threads with a satin slid carefully off of the Hint: approximately or linen type of weight. teeth. The elastics are 2.5 feet long To use the loom, removed and the loom one needs: a loom, a and darning plate separound wooden darning rated. The cloth article Entry Deadline plate (think Oreo cookis gently removed. The Fri. March 20 ie), 2 elastic bands, a loops are stitched to the darning needle, yarn or article and it is turned Email: kicker@kicker.ca. thread, and a hole to fix. over.

Any raw edges Call: 250-955-0534 The article of cloth is Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at are carefully handplaced right side down, Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermarket stitched as needed. with the hole across the in Celista, or Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay. In earlier days, this opdarning plate. It is held eration repaired an item on with an elastic which slides into the so that it was once again serviceable. indent (think icing space). The loom Today, it would more likely be used to slides against the darning plate and is repair a treasured heirloom for use or secured with the second elastic. Thread display, or simply to replicate a lost art. is anchored opposite the loom by stitchThanks to The Chase and District ing into the fabric. The thread is Museum and Archives Society for sharstretched up and around the first tooth ing their item. on the loom, creating a top and bottom Here is our item for this month. thread. The thread goes straight back to Make your guess and you could be our the starting line and continues up, next $25 draw prize winner!

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CoffeeHouse Club

By Jan Kudelka & Lena Whittaker FEBRUARY's coffee house was notable for exceptional men’s voices!

Roy Doiron has such an interesting repertoire and his voice is truly strong pure. The crowd loved his take on Leonard Cohen’s 'Then We’ll Take Berlin'.

He is the Feature in APRIL with The FOG DUCKERS…. though a rumour was circulating to re-name themselves. We’ll likely see Glenn Hobbs in tow on April 18’s feature.

The next outstanding voice was Jim Leduc. He sang Steve Earle, Michael Martin Murphy and Randy Travis. Yes! Dave Allan sang with our feature, giving us the third outstanding tenor baritone voice.

Lorn McClausland was a great gravelly voiced foil to Dave and remember it was Lorn's feature after all!

Lorn literally dances with his playing, moving in a compelling mesmerizing way. His wide choice of musical style really impressed. Truly inspiring to catch his flow in action. He even played from the house with his electric violin... moving among us out in the audience.

A shout out to Sue Allan and Dana McIntyre, who came with a total line up of originals. Folk but pop too, with great hooks and a bounce in them. I think a feature is in order for these guys before too long.

Again, we had the strong voice of Julie Bradly. Dana backed her and we had her beautiful, 'Hallelujah', an Indigo Girl familiar hit and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Thunder only Happens when its Raining’. Great choices.

Next month a real treat with 'ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS'. They offer very cool psychedelic folk, that comes in a fine acoustic style!

Real treat coming the third Saturday of the month, March 21. Please don't forget to bring goodies for the bake table offerings...

Set up is at 5:00 pm, Doors open for sign up at 6:00, Open Mic starts at 6:30, Features begin at 7:30 Thank you to all the Volunteers, for your continued generosity of time and talents! Without you this couldn't keep going.

FEATURING….

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS March 21st 7:30pm FOG DUCKERS April 18th 7:30pm

Feb. 15th feature performer Lorn McCausland joined by Julie Bradley and David Allan to entertain the audience.

Photo credit: Jim Cooperman

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Shuswap Bird Count Results

St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 S-A Rd, Celista www.stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith  Sunday, 11am North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek - 250-955-2545 www.nscfchurch.org  Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday Pastor Scott Ross Shuswap Community Church Sorrento Campus Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendaele Rd. 250.835.4004

Catholic Services

Our Lady of the Lake

Blind Bay  Sunday, 11: 15 am Blessed Sacrament Chase  Saturday, 4pm

Sorrento Evangelical Free Church Sunday, Adult Bible Class, 9:30am Sunday, Worship 11:00am Cedar Heights Community Hall Pastor Tim Hill 250-304-7578

By Claudette Carlsen The day of our count was Dec. 15, the stormiest day of December so some of our counts were done the following week when conditions were a bit better.

However, twelve brave souls did make the trek and here are our numbers and comparisons. Our total Species count was 56 (54 last year) and the individual count was 2186 (3163 in 2018). The inclement weather could account for this lower total. Jack and I went out to do our area, which was Magna Bay to Celista, on the following week and we had better weather and a really good count.

Thank you to all the people with Bird Feeders, our best places to count.

The Mallards topped the count with 312 (260 last year), followed by the Canada Geese at 209. One report in the Celista area of a Great Grey Owl was a bonus.

Downey and Hairy Woodpeckers were down while the Northern Flicker was constant at 41. The waterfowl counts were up,

perhaps because of there being more open water this year.

On January 19, we did the Swan and Eagle count from St. Ives to Blind Bay and we were pleasantly surprised to get our biggest count of Swans at Blind Bay, first time since I have been counting - 39 in total – plus 14 in Chase. The Kamloops Club on the Thompson from Kamloops to the Chase Pier counted 173 Trumpeter Swans, 146 of which were adults and 27 juveniles. This count was down from the 300 of last January, maybe because of the open waters happening in the Caribou and northward. I hope you keep feeding the birds even though there is still lots of feed out there this year.

In Chase, we still have our big flocks of House Sparrows and House Finches, plus many Eurasian Collared Doves. And I had a visiting Raccoon last month. My friend on the lake here counted 30 Swans during one week in mid February.

Have a great Spring and a healthy summer.

Kidneys are vital to your health - Get the facts -

Media Release If you’re like most people, kidneys are a total mystery to you. You know you have them, but you’re not quite sure of what they do, where they are, or even if they’re important.

Just like your heart or lungs, kidneys are vital organs in keeping you healthy.

Yet, most people only learn about their kidneys once they are severely damaged.

Then, they discover the real the impact of kidney disease and seek out ways to extend their kidney function.

Kidneys are extraordinary organs that fulfill many tasks that keep you in good health. They filter waste from your blood. Without them, toxins would build up in your system, poisoning you slowly.

They also regulate fluids by helping to eliminate excess water.

Equipped with the right knowledge, you can find out if you’re at risk for kid-

Call 9-1-1 for EMERGENCIES

ney disease and what you can do to keep these wonder-organs working at their fullest potential.

One in ten Canadians has some level of kidney disease. Often people don't know they have it until their kidneys are past functioning well.

Get Tested by asking your doctor for a GFR blood test annually if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, are over 60 or have a family history of kidney failure.

The Chase Kidney Support Group will meet for a coffee chat on Saturday, March 21st at Creekside Hall at 10 a.m. We gather to chat about our experiences, and to offer support whether you are pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or recipient, or a family member or anyone with interests or questions related to kidney disease. FMI call 250-3201648. If there is sufficient interest we will meet once a month.

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School News

By Jan Penner It is hard to believe that Spring Break is just around the corner. Report cards have gone home, and we are now working in the final term.

Basketball has wrapped up and while our teams did not bring home any ribbons, they had a wonderful season. The Grade 8 team was mixed, playing in the boy’s league. Our 6-8 person roster played against teams from Revelstoke to Armstrong. Many of these schools have 2 – 3 times the enrollment, and they have many more players to make up their teams. Even so, the North Shuswap Cougars lost by only 4 points in the first round of playoffs, quite a feat when you realize they can make minimal substitutions, so they had to find real reserves of energy to maintain their long shifts.

They played with great heart and worked hard to successfully improve their skills.

The 5/6/7 team, also mixed, played other schools’ 6/7 boy’s teams in the district.

They also did great with their skill development over the season and tied their final game. Well done everyone!

Thanks to Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Rosman for their coaching expertise and dedication.

We would like to send out a huge bouquet to former North Shuswap resident, Vera Gotlieb. Vera has always advocated for the health and well-being of our children and even though she now resides in Europe, she keeps a finger on the pulse of the North Shuswap. She very thoughtfully sent a donation to help with the skating program. Thank-you so much Vera, your generosity is much appreciated!

Many students at North Shuswap were recently treated to a lacrosse demonstration. Most had no idea about the game and relished the opportunity to try out the equipment and find out what the game is all about. Lacrosse, a game with roots in indigenous culture, is not a game for the faint of heart, as it is very

active and physical.

Thanks to Lisa Priebe from Shuswap Minor Lacrosse, for organizing the visit, and to Michael and Melissa, for bringing out all the equipment and showing everyone the starting points for the game.

Art Fair 2020 took place at Picadilly Mall the week of February 27- March 6.

Selected students took part in workshops on Wednesday, March 4. Many techniques, mediums and styles were taught to our youngsters by artists from the area. The mall was abuzz with energy!

Our thanks to the artists who gave their time for the event. Hopefully, many of our community members got to see all the displays from the district elementary schools!

A HUGE THANKS to The Hub for organizing the Chili Cook Off during the Winter Festival. Thank you for the donation of $545 generated from the event..

We would also like to thank the participants for their part in the fundraising.

With winter coming to an end soon (we hope) a heartfelt pat on the back for the crew from Spooner’s, who had the contract to clear snow and spread sand in the parking lot and school grounds.

With the abundance of snow we had this year, it was not always easy to keep up with clearing but they got the job done.

Being as staff begins to arrive by 7 am, it meant some very early mornings. Great job!

Upcoming extracurricular events at North Shuswap include: Training for Grade 8 Track and Field beginning in mid-April with the District meet taking place in early May; Cross Country running, always popular at our school, which will begin in May. Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break. Hopefully, Spring will have arrived in earnest and we will be thinking about mowing lawns and planting flowers very soon!

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

Open yourself to the season of Lent and the love of Jesus

Join us for worship Sundays at 11:00

St. DavidÊs by the Lake on the highway in Celista • • •

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Come along throughout the month of March for reflective services in this season of Lent.

Then in April, we celebrate Palm Sunday and move towards the glory of Easter Always something for the kids Hot pot luck lunch after each Sunday service

Everyone welcome!

Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 1-250-955-6467 Check out our website www.stdavidschurch.info

TRANSFER STATION Scotch Creek Seymour Arm Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

Saturday 1pm - 5pm Closed Statutory Holidays

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2 cans of white kidney beans (rinsed) 2 cans of cannellini white beans (rinsed) 2 whole rotisserie chickens (shredded) 1 med jalapeno pepper (skin removed) 1 large onion (chopped) 1 yellow pepper (chopped) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 ½ tsp of ground coriander 1 tsp chipotle chili powder 4 cups low sodium chicken broth lime juice/chopped cilantro, to taste tofu/corn, optional.

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DIRECTIONS Mix ingredients well, in slow cooker (or stove top). Roast or pan fry chicken skin (all of it ) Serve with chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, tortilla chips!

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• Doctors in the Clinic - Dr. Howard Koseff

March 5,6 & 9-13. Dr. Dinesh Mistry Mar. 24-27.

NS Health Centre. 250-955-0660 for appointment.

• Daylight Savings - Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 am, turn clocks forward 1 hour.

• “Rise and Shine” Breakfast - March 14, 9 – 11 am. Lakeview Centre • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - March 14, 6pm cocktails, Irish Stew 6:30 pm. Music, Door Prizes, a 50/50, open mic & karaoke. Lakeview Centre with North Shuswap Lion’s Club • St. Paddy's Karaoke Party - with 98.3 CIFM. Sat., Mar 14 at the Hub. Free 250-955-2002.

• Business Workshop - top 5 mistakes startups make and what lenders and investors want.

March 17, 9:30 am Scotch Creek Community Hall. Free. FMI or to sign up contact Deb Seymour at info@northshuswapbc.com • Friday Night Music Society - March 19, 4 pm at the Hub. Find out how you can help us surpass last year’s great season.

• Paint Night - Spring Wildflowers Thu., Mar. 19 at the Hub. 250-955-2002.

• Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Fri., Mar. 20 at The Hub Saloon. 250-955-2002.

• Coffeehouse Club - Rocky Mountain Wildflowers March 21 Lakeview Centre. Set up 5pm, Doors open 6pm, Open Mic 6:30, Features 7:30. Please bring Goodies for the Bake table.

• Live Music - Neon Brown Trio Sat., Mar. 21 at The Hub. Free 250-955-2002.

• Town Hall Meeting – March 22, 2 pm. Scotch Creek Fire Hall. Updates from Area Director Jay Simpson.

• Public Hearing – Area F Parcel Coverage bylaw amendments. March 25 5:30 pm, Scotch Creek Fire Hall • Music Trivia - with 98.3 CIFM Fri, Mar.27 at The Hub. 250-955-2002.

• Business Award Mixer - Nominations - March 28, 6pm at Quaaout Lodge. Retail business, Service Business, Not-for-profit organization, Tourism Business, Citizen of the Year and the Annette Brausse Award - Business person of the year. Nomination forms available until March 10 at The Hub, online at northshuswapbc.com and on Social Media.

• Historical Society Photo Show - NS Community Hall March 29, 2 pm.

• Chamber Meeting - March 30 at The Hub 6 pm.

• Jam Night - Apr. 3 at The Hub. 250-955-2002.

• Chamber Workshop - financial ratios, why they matter to your business and ways to maximize your business. April 21, 9:30 am Scotch Creek Community Hall. Free. FMI or to sign up contact Deb Seymour at info@northshuswapbc.com

MARCH 2020

• Lions Club Meat & 50/50 Draw - Saturdays

35pm, weekly at The Hub. • Bachata Dance Lessons - Let's Move Dance Studio at the Hub, Weds. in March. 7-8pm.

Learn basics and progress together. Solo, couples, friends. 250-955-2002 SOUTH SHUSWAP • School District 83 Long Range Facilities Plan Meeting - Wed. March 11, 6pm at Sorrento Elementary School. Community invited and encouraged to participate in consultation process for North & South Shuswap Schools. Ideas gathered will guide trustees as they develop long range plan.

• Sunnybrae Hall Coffeehouse & Dinner - March 14. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner at the Seniors Hall Doors open 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please reserve dinner 250-835-8800.

• St. Patrick’s Day Show - Cod Gone Wild March 15 at White Lake Community Hall. Doors - 7pm, Show - 7:30pm. For tickets visit www.codgonewild.com/shows • South Shuswap Library - Lego For ages 3-12.

Just drop-in. Baby Talk - Social and interactive hour. A facilitator covers a variety of topics. Fridays at 10:15 am. March 6 and 13. Ages 18 months and under with caregiver. Drop-in. Free.

Pyjama Storytime - Songs, stories, fingerplays, light snack. March 10, April 7, 6-6:45pm. Spring Card Making with Karen. Sat. March 28 at 1 pm.

Please call to register. Early Years Fair - Mon, April 20, 10am – 12pm. For Adults - English Paper Piecing (EPP). Hand sewing can be fun! Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Wed, March 10, 10am-1pm and Tues.

March 17, 1pm-4pm. Pre-registration required.

• Loose and Animal Acrylics - with Anita McComas. Capture the feeling of an animal in a realistic style. March 21, 10 to 3 pm. Blind Bay Hall.Contact Agnes at 250-253-5200 or email blindbayhall@gmail.com • Eagle Bay Comm. Assoc. AGM - Thurs. March 26, 6pm followed by potluck at Eagle Bay Community Hall • Spring Market - March 28, 2pm at Notch Hill Town Hall • Carlin Hall Spring Concert series – Kicks off April 9, 7 pm, with Ian Foster, a Newfoundland folk singer/songwriter. Tickets at Acorn Music and the door.

Next concerts April 17 and May 3.

More South Shuswap events in the South Shuswap Scoop to deliver March 13 CHASE & AREA • Curling wind up Fun Spiel and AGM - March 7 all day event. All welcome. FMI Jan @ 250679-4471 or janinchase@cablelan.net • Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast March 8, 9 to 11 am. All proceeds to volunteer run Chase Curling Club. Cheap rentals: We have shuffle board, food safe kitchen facilities,

catering, bar with bar tenders and music.

• Chase Kidney Support Group - coffee chat on

Sat. March 21, 10am at Creekside Hall. Share experiences and support. Pre-dialysis, on dialysis, donor or recipient, family member or anyone with interests or questions. Call Bruce at 250679-8481.

• Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club AGM - March 26, 7 to 9 pm - Chase Curling Club. FMI skiskmana@gmail.com • Chase Library Events - Tiny Tunes Weds 1111:30am Families with little ones under 5.

Songs, fingerplays and rhymes. Drop-in. Garden Chat – alternating Thurs 4-6, begins again March 5. For all those who love to garden, dropin. Yarn & Yap - Sats 10-4. Bring your craft project. Tabletop Group - March 14 10am-3:45pm Bring your favourite tabletop games. Drop in.

Teens & Young Adults. Spring Break activities Check with the library - Something planned everyday! Parent-Child Mother Goose registration for spring session starts March 24 10am. Call or visit to register. Session will run Thu April 9 to Thu May 28 4:15-5:15pm. Tweens - Mar 27, 33:45pm Crafts, activities, and other fun! Ages 912. Drop-in. Easter Seasonal Craft - April 4 11am-1pm. Special family craft. Drop-in while supplies last. 250.679.3331 SALMON ARM & AREA • Rogers Hometown Hockey - Mar. 7, 12pm to 6pm and Mar. 8, opens at 11am. Marine Park, 750 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm. • Regional Job Fair/Business Showcase – Mar. 9, 11am to 5:30pm at Splatsin Community Centre.

Enderby. Registration and more info at: http:// nosebf.com/registration • Shuswap Women Who Wine Giving Event March 13, The Village Hall in the First United Church in Salmon Arm. Open to the public. Doors open 6 pm, dinner at 6:30. Presentations from three charity nominees 7:15pm. Please RSVP by March 9 to info@womenwhowine.ca • Pete Seeger once again - March 14, 7:30 pm and March 15, 2 pm at Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Street. Admission by donation. Proceeds support proposed Shuswap Performing Arts and Culture Centre. 250.832.2300 • Salmar Classic Theatre: Der Fliegende Hollander - Mar. 14, 9:55 am • She Shoe Swaps - April 1st, Drop off nearly new or gently used shoes, boots and handbags. Drop off locations in Sorrento & Salmon Arm. See ad page 26 • Enderby Old Time Dance Club – celebrating almost 100 years, April 3 at Enderby Drill Hall. Entertainment starts 2pm, then potluck dinner and evening of dancing.

For more events in and around the Shuswap check out North Shuswap Events on Facebook or Shuswap Culture: http://shuswapculture.ca/ Event organizers can submit details admin@shuswapculture.ca

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Regularly Scheduled Events

NOTE: some classes take a break in the summer. Check before you go. To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, email kicker@kicker.ca

NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO - Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Sue at 250-517 -7240 (license #92155) • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm.

• Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm.

• Lions Club - meet 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Mon & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy 250-679-8233 • Kangoo Club - Tues & Thurs at 5:30pm, Wed & Fri at 9am • NS First Responders Society - meet 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm.

LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers - Wed. 1pm - 3pm • Arts Group - Tues. 10am - 2pm FMI Alison 250955-2588 • Carpet Bowling – Mon & Thurs. 10am to noon.

• Country Gardeners - 3rd Wed. 1:30 - 3:30 pm • Coffee House - 3rd Sat. Set up is 530. Doors open at 6. Open Mic 6:30 Feature Act 7:30 • Cribbage - Thurs. 1pm to 3pm.

• Dance Lessons - Wed. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm • Fitness Classes - Mon. 8:30am, Wed & Fri 9am.

• General Meetings 2nd Tues. 2:30pm • Jam (drop-in) - Thurs. 7pm FMI 250-682-6235 • Rise N Shine Family Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 9-11am • Table Tennis - Mon & Thurs 1pm OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm. North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - last Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Saturdays at the Hub in Scotch Creek 3-5pm.

• Kids Klub - Tues. 2 - 3:30pm at NS Elementary School. FMI 250-955-0071 • NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall.

• NS Health Centre Society - Call Kris 250-9550383 for meeting information.

• Pickleball at Rose Clifford Park in Scotch Creek daily 9am to 11am. FMI & to inquire about lessons call 250-371-7567 • Yoga at Life Force Centre at Gateway Resort in Lee Creek-Mon-Sat 9am Hatha, Deep Stretch Yin & More. All Classes, All Levels. Visit lifeforceenergy.net/yoga for full Yoga Schedule & more info or call 250-679-4411.

• The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join, contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon). Info 250-803-5206

FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1-3pm, Sponge (coffee, 9:30) at Cedar Heights Community Hall.

Ball 9-12pm FMI Mike Murrell at 250-675-4495 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250- • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm.

675-2849 Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5 • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, 7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm draw FMI Wayne, 250-675-2616 CHASE • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, • Fish & Game Club - 3rd Mon. 7:00pm at Chase Creekside near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-675• Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, Thurs, 5097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite minimal admission, concession, FMI 250-319• TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed - from 8:15 to 6302.

10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic • Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. 250-803-5206 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: • Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:30 Community Hall and Reedman Gallery -11:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:15am - 3 pm. FMI 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 Gail Boden; gailboden@telus.net • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge • Blues Night - 3rd Tues. 7pm, Oct 15 - Apr. 20. (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm 250-675-2865 • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Zumba - Thurs. 56:30pm (till Mar.26) • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.)

• Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm.

• 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Oct - June, 7pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 • Blind Bay Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:15-12pm CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION FMI 250-835-2351 or 778-490-5008 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, • Mon - League Darts 7pm 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • Tues - Meat draw, 4-6:30 / Pool,3:30 / Fun darts • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 4th Wednesday from • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General 10am – 12pm. All welcome!

Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • For a full list of adult and children’s events • Thurs - Regular Crib (downstairs) 7pm / League visit the library or check out their website.

Darts (upstairs) 7pm EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL • Fri - Open 1pm to 8pm 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Sat - Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, Inez: 675-4531 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed.

• Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call SUNNYBRAE Dot: 675-4282 COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. Sharon: 675-2408 • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec & • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) June - Aug. 7:30pm. FMI Gaetane 675-2178 • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Mon: AA 7pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am • Tues: Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, noon (except July/Aug) • Wed: Carvers - 9am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild - 1st & 3rd • Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Snooker - 1pm Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay • Probus Club of Copper Island - 2nd Thurs.10am

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Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-9550688 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 ..Jim Dingeldein 250-682-6235 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 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Colton Barker 250-253-2020 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833- 5955 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders Phyllis Shrum 250-955-2949 NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Kris Jensen 250-955-0383 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 Sudoku - Easy

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SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lions Club.. Pat Anderson 250-955-2432 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 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 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library..

North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont 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 Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. Email: skiskmana@gmail.com / Web: ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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Tom Barnhardt 250-955-2301

Shuswap Piano Tuning, Restoration & Grand Piano Consultation call or text 250-517-7717

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

Celista Esthetics

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

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

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Siding Windows Gutters Soffits

(AACI, CRP)

Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Serving the area since 1981 References available

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Bonded B Gas Fitter

778-257-0572

250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails At the Centre in Scotch Creek March by Appointment Only

250-320-4050

Meal Preparation (in your home)

House Cleaning

Call Debbie 250-299-3851 or Willa 250-320-3171 Handsathomecare@outlook.com

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$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

SERVICES

Farm Raised Laying Pullets Gentle, Productive, Ready July 1, 2020 Pre-Order, Pre-Payment guarantees availability ShuswapChickens@gmail.com (250) 955 - 6145

REASONABLY PRICED

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

IN

LEE CREEK

Leave your Fur-Babe with us in our loving home to ensure Terry Hickey

1- 403-978-3508 Serving the North Shuswap

Over 30 years Experience

PEACE OF MIND

...

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

Life Force Experiential Activities

YOGA CLASSES & more Lee Creek

Call or Text Debbie

587-783-4325 tlunden51@gmail.com

250-679-4411

LifeForceEnergy.net

PARTYLITE

A limited number of slips are available APRIL TO OCTOBER email inquiries ONLY bob@anglemontmarina.com

Are you living in CLUTTER?

Professional & Superior

Workmanship

604-842-4375 Scotch Creek

20 years experience A NGLEMONT CARPET CLEANING ASSURED QUALITY GENERAL CONTRACTING JUNK REMOVAL ♦ ♦

truck mount carpet cleaning, quality home renovations & repairs

Bryan Wagar

Give Rita a call at

250-515-6068

Of something more #JointheParty

for North Shuswap Area

Upcoming Open House & FIRST Launch Party coming Mid-March!

MORE than just candles!

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Host a party!

Reap the benefits!

Win products!

Discounts!

$18 consultation fee

Reading Tutoring

Ph: 587-783-4325

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Housecleaning Cooking Yard Work Dog Walking

North Shuswap

250-280-9650

VACANT LAND OR PROPERTY 10 - 160 ACRES

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor Flexible Scheduling Spaces Limited 250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

www.partylite.biz/sites/dynamicdebbie

Deblunden69@gmail.com

Call Dorhn

We recently got married at Henstridge Meadow on Adams Plateau. Are looking to purchase land and settle down in the NS.

Linda Rightmire

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL EXCAVTIONS •

Wanted to buy: Are you going to a bigger dock size? Looking to buy a used Triton or Sun Bum Dock, 10x26 ft ish size, aluminum with ramp or without.

Please call or text to discuss any options 250 319 4542

Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

Any inquiries please contact Deb.

I look forward to meeting you!

WANTED

WITH OLD HOUSE

250-517-8172 offering

Is your mess Overtaking you?

Do you need to declutter your home or property and not sure where to start?

Let me help you out!

Dave Jones Painting Service

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

FOR SALE

250-212-8638

ZERO TAIL SWING 360°

djbosch@telus.net

Certified Faller•Basements Dug & Backfilling Road Building•Site-Prep•Bulldozing• Hoe Pac Breaker Trucking & Gravel Products•Water & Sewer Hook-ups

Contact Andy or Kayla Bowie 250•859•2639 250•300•4438

info@kaypfob.com

HELP WANTED

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$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.

RENTALS

HELP WANTED

Anglemont Estates Golf Course is LOOKING FOR a seasonal, experienced, energetic, hard working and integral

GROUNDS KEEPER to join our Team!

Adams Lake (Bush Creek) Park

C Mid-June to Mid-September 2020 Season

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • General Equipment maintenance • Turf Maintenance • Landscape construction (Minor) • Irrigation Maintenance • General Grounds keeping maintenance • General Equipment Maintenance • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with Maintenance Logs • Early mornings & Split shifts required.

• Must possess a valid drivers license.

We are looking for a

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♦ The host would stay on-site at

the park from mid-June until Labour Day. ♦ Duties would include mostly evening park patrols and light cleaning duties ♦ Adams Lake Park is a rustic campground with no power or running water. ♦ The host must have their own self-contained RV. To apply please send Cover Letter and Resume to

charlotte@century21lakeside.com Weekly rental 7732 Squilax Hwy Anglemont. 2 bedroom lake front condo upper unit. $1,000.00 per week.

604-537-7320

VACATION RENTALS

cassiedalgleish@hotmail.com Employment opportunity: Caregiver to provide daytime help for Senior in own home.

Phone 250-803-8140 or email jamaroh@telus.net

The successful candidate will also have access to

UNLIMITED FREE GOLF

& a family discount for family members Serious inquiries only

Please email resume to

anglemontgolf@gmail.com

VACATION RENTALS

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is accepting applications for

seasonal employment for the following positions: (must have drivers license) • • • • •

Day/Night Park Patrol Janitorial Gate office Store / T-shirt painting Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals

Please send resumes to

cassiedalgleish@hotmail.com

Summer Cleaners Wanted Saturdays/Sundays/Some midweek work. North Shuswap & Blind Bay areas. Students OK. Vehicle is a bonus. Top dollar paid. Contact Jay Simpson: info@AShuswapHoliday.com

If you live in the North Shuswap and would like to work Saturdays for some fun money, please call us. We need housekeeping staff and will gladly PAY YOU SAME

DAY AND TRAIN YOU FOR THE POSITION.

Try it out with no obligation.

Call Patti 250-955-2525

Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

250-955-2525 Fully Equipped Townhomes • Pet Friendly Winter rates still at $110 night (4 pers.) www.stivesresortonshuswap.com

Work Crews Welcome

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OBITUARIES

$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad, first inch is $12 then $2.25 per 1/4” (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 April Deadline - March 22 at noon * must be paid in advance*

Was born in Kitchener Ontario, into a large, loving family

Jessica grew up loving nature, hiking, wildlife, animals, and especially her faithful border collie Forest. Jessica had a passion for discovering the beauty in nature. She spent hours searching for beautiful rocks and-driftwood. She could always find that tree fairy hidden somewhere amongst the roots. You may have seen someone driving down the road with a huge stump on their roof.... that was probably Jessica. After hours of sanding and staining she transformed them into her masterpieces, that she often generously gave away to anyone that admired them.

Jessica was generous and kind to everyone she met. She willingly shared what she had. Jessica was always looking at the stars and wondering what other life could possibly be out there. Jessica’s proudest accomplishments are her 3 beautiful children. She loved them as any mother loves their children. She was so proud of all of them. They will treasure many special memories, camping under the stars, playing baseball, swimming at the lake, skating at Farrels field and sketching in the moonlight.

Jessica was a loyal friend. Many friends from her childhood are calling to say that she was a special friend they could always trust and count on.

Jessica will be missed by her large family, her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, extended families and her loving children. Their favourite saying was “I love you to the moon and Back.”

Jessica We’ll look for you in the starry skies We’ll see you playing amongst the dragonflies We’ll see you soaring with the eagles above Jessica , always know that you are loved

A celebration of life will be arranged for the Spring

1928 -2020 Percival Kenneth Ottewell passed away in Salmon Arm, BC, in his 92nd year. Ken (known by most as “KO”) is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois (Beck), sons Richard (Barbara Anne), Goderich, ON and Mike, Vernon, BC, sister Marjorie Sinclair, Gore Bay, ON and sister-in-law Jannett Ottewell, Wiarton, ON. Predeceased by his brother, Bev. Also survived by his grandchildren Jon (Candace) Ottewell, Amanda (Shauna) Cottrell, Laura (Michael) Poole, Jeremy (Maggie) Ottewell, Ryan Ottewell, Melissa (David) McMullan and great-grandchildren Owen, Eli, Callie, Nieva and Shane. He will be sadly missed by Joan Bloedel.

KO taught building construction in Exeter, ON for most of his 35 year teaching career, instilling the love of woodworking and building in hundreds of his students. He was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. After retiring, first to ACW and then to St. Ives, BC, he planted thousands of trees and built and erected hundreds of bird nesting boxes. His lifelong love of the outdoors has been passed on to his family and will be his legacy.

No visitation or public funeral at KO’s request. Cremation has taken place. Private family service and interment at Colpoys Bay Cemetery, Wiarton, ON at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to The Jack Miner Bird Foundation (Jackminer.ca) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Friends may “add a memory” through Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops, BC at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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INDUSTRIAL LTD / GEM GRAVEL

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

We have taken over GEM GRAVEL PRODUCTS

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COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER

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

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings

Residential & Commercial Maintenance

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

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Turf Booster Weed Control

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Core Aeration Fertilizing Programs

• Renovations,

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

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Serving the Shuswap for 23 years

Ken Goertzen Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @gmail.com

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

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

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

(250) 679-3980 Serving North Shuswap, Chase, Sorrento

Quality Comes First

Mar 6 & 7 Mar 13 & 14 Mar 20 & 21 Mar 27 & 28

Pork Schnitzel Salisbury Steak Chicken Cordon Blue Chinese Dinner

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