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Thank You

I would like to extend a heartfelt Thank-you to all the people of the North Shuswap who helped Suzanne and I over the past year. The meals, cookies, pies, kind words, support and prayers were much appreciated. Also, everyone who looked after the house and yard and cared for Lucy and Jasper allowing me the time to focus on Suzanne and her journey.

Thanks to each and all.

Ian Wilson

By Jan Penner changed over the years as has the

Congratulations to this month’s draw tobacco going into them. As a child I prize winner, Shelley Koski. She cor- remember many adults who rolled their rectly identified our object as a lighter. own, picking pieces of tobacco off their

This particular pictured item belonged tongue after licking the rolling paper to to my father. I remember him carrying seal it. it around in his pocket. It has a screw Lighters continue to be in high dein the bottom that was removed to allow mand and not just for smokers. They filling with lighter fluid. When full, the are a must for grillers and having a lure inside floated freely. Amazingly lighter in your emergency kit in the car, enough, after 60 years, can prove to be a lifesaver the lure is still in great LAST MONTH’S THING lighter (with fly lure) if you are ever stranded shape. Apparently, – especially if your kit lighter fluid is a great contains at least 1 candle. preservative! As for collectible lighters,

Scripto, a manufac- it is quite mindboggling turer name that came how many brands and about in 1924, manu- styles are out there. The factured the Vu Lighter Vu Lighters alone have a beginning in 1955. My large number of colsources tell me that this NAME THAT THING lections featuring the particular Vu Lighter lures, dice and countless was part of a promo- pictures, among other tion by Sportsman’s items. As a little aside, Cigarettes. Sportsman if you have one of these was/is a cigarette brand collectibles, it is a good that was under the idea to leave them on the umbrella of the Rock shelf and not carry them City Tobacco Co., es- in your pocket unless you tablished in Canada in know for sure that they 1899. It has changed Email: kicker@kicker.ca. are in pristine condition hands over the years call/text 250-515-2830 and not prone to leaking. and in 1963, became Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Super- Otherwise, you might a part of Rothmans, market in Celista, or Ross Creek Store in find that not only your Benson and Hedges. Magna Bay. lighter is flammable!

Despite numerous ENTRY DEADLINE - FRI. MARCH 19 Here is our next item. health warnings and Remember to get your health regulations and restrictions on guess in and you may be our next draw smoking, tobacco products continue prize winner! to be a big business. Cigarettes have

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By Jan Penner

It is really amazing how quickly this year is going. Even with COVID restrictions, we are managing to keep a positive learning environment, with lots of opportunities for our students, both in and out of the classroom. Division 1 (and weather permitting Divisions 2 and 3) recently took advantage of the rink at Farrell’s Field. They walked up to the facility and had a great time skating in the great outdoors. Mr. Schmidt would like to thank the CSRD for the use of the rink and Brian and Karen Ruddick for the fantastic job they did removing the fresh snow before the class’ arrival. The ice was fabulous!

The PAC fundraiser, selling pies from the Shuswap Pie Company, went quite well. A big thanks to those who supported the fundraiser, to the PAC organizers and to the Shuswap Pie Company for collaborating on the project. I know I was anticipating the fabulous pies and my family is savouring the flavours!

Pink Shirt Day was February 24th. Staff and students donned pink to show support for the anti-bullying campaign. It is a reminder to all of us that young or old, showing kindness and compassion to each other is paramount for healthy relationships. By celebrating our differences, we become stronger both as individuals and as community.

As Spring Break approaches, report cards have been prepared and distributed. The new format took a little getting used to with regards to format and learning a new program but rest assured, your child’s teacher has worked hard to share your child’s progress with you. This new program, using the MYED platform, better aligns us with reporting in other districts throughout the province and will eventually allow parents to access student progress online and at various times throughout the year.

Finally, as we near the end of winter (hopefully!), a huge bouquet goes out to the snow clearing crew from Spooner Electric. They were on the job bright and early when the parking lot and sidewalks needed clearing. Great Job! Thanks for making our parking/walking surfaces safe for traversing!

At this time, District 83 is still on track for the break to commence on March 13, with a return to classes on March 29. However you spend it, practice safe COVID protocols and enjoy the break!

On the highway in Celista By Rachelle Horvath Horvath’s Herbs & Friendship Garden smiles in their eyes. That light inside is ignited when We are blessed and very fortunate to connecting and being in call Secwepemc Territories our home. the moment. How Mind, Body and Soul Today my husband Paul came in with thrive when the sun or even that breeze a small branch from the pussy willow touches your face, excited to see what the which has bloomed. Mother Earth says magic of spring brings. More unexSpring is almost here. plored terrain to discover in our lives as Seems wherever you travel, you see the snow covered paths melt. The skies many people out and about, most using in the East are waking us earlier each the original mode of transportation. day. The sun sits higher in the sky in the That’s right I’m speaking about walking. evenings and the colour display becomes The trails, shorelines and streets of our more magnificent with each sunset. community are the greatest healers. We March brings us the Worm Moon. are so fortunate to be able to enjoy the Bringing forward the worms as the pleasures of this majestic location. ground warms and the birds arrive. It It is so wonderful to see all the new is a time of birth and rebirth for those

An Irish Blessing young families. When you ask why they chose to live here, it is because they are who are metamorphosing. Whether a life of an animal, that of plants, or even seeking a cleaner better life. This is their us humans, we are growing and coming

May your days be many and your troubles be few. May all God’s blessings descend on you. May peace be within you may your heart be strong, May you find what you are seeking opportunity to be in nature. Families walking home from the bus stop together just to enjoy the sun and some extra time in leisure. The rewards of bonding and sharing are immeasurable. It is truly a great way to release the stressors of the day. This enables the body to move into a new place of self. In a sense we all morph in some way. These new families will morph into community members like winter flows into a welcoming spring. I know I am enjoying seeing all the new smiling faces around, brightens the light it seems and lifts the heart. Looking wherever you roam. about after sitting and concentrating forward to preparing for spring, the garthrough the day. den is waking.

We are starting to hold No matter the weather you see the

Sunday Zoom services Do join us! SASCU Grant helps Donkey Refuge Contact Al Hein for dates and the link allen@anglemont.info SASCU Release There is a long tradition of Credit Unions helping support local projects – during Covid-19 we are still able to connect with our donors. The support from SASCU makes sure that we are spending and so when the Turtle Valley Donkey less money on administrative upkeep Want some great recipes? Refuge’s office printer costs, and our donor

Click on “Cookbook” broke – again – support goes where it on our website Refuge Founder should go – towards the www.stdavidschurch.info Shirley Mainprize care of the Donkeys.” knew just where to The printer has been turn for assistance – installed and is helpher local credit union, ing make sure donors SASCU. are receiving their tax In winter 2020, receipts, and that all Turtle Valley Donkey the membership & Refuge received a sponsorship renewals, partial grant from which help to support SASCU’s Community Donkey care & farm Support Grant to- maintenance, are able to wards the purchase of be sent out to supporters a new printer for their on a timely basis. “It administrative office New printer at donkey refuge makes a world of differafter their old printer was no longer supported thanks to SASCU grant. ence to the functionality of the office” Shirley says. for replacement parts. “We truly appreciate all Shirley Mainprize, Founder of the SASCU does for the Donkeys, and our Refuge noted “We are so grateful for this community.” grant which has helped us make sure that