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November 2017
Reflections on Remembrance By Dawn Clarke November 11th, Remembrance Day, means many things to many people but for the majority it is a day when we can reflect on all those who fought and died for our country and freedoms. A day of collective action in a country nationally united to show our gratitude and support to all those who served, and all those currently enlisted. Celebrating victories as well as acknowledging defeats, and ensuring our children understand these elements of war and the suffering of previous generations, will help to ensure war is to be avoided at all costs, and international peace and unity
should be a worldwide priority. Living in the South Shuswap, enjoying prosperous surroundings and peace, there are many reminders of both the First and Second World Wars. Numerous roads in Sorrento are named after battles and towns in Northern France which featured in both wars. From Vimy to Dunkirk, Passchendale to Ypres, Armentieres to Dieppe, we see them every day. Research into the use of war time names has resulted in no clear reason, despite contact with the Ministry of Highways in Victoria. The most likely
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WW1 Veterans are entertained by James Reid Kinghorn at his home – Spes Bona - in Sorrento in August 1919. [Courtesy South Shuswap Historical Society]
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Reflections on Remembrance continued George ‘Hawk’ Landry, a resident suggestion coming from the CSRD refers in Sorrento since 1994, provides us with an overview of how his life in the Canato the creation of subdivisions shortly dian Air Force was an extremely rewardafter WW2. Sorrento’s early wartime connections ing occupation. It provided him with a very clear view of the horrors of war, and are highlighted in a photograph of a group of returning soldiers entertained by the effect it has on civilian populations as James Reid Kinghorn at his home – Spes well as military personnel. Something Bona - in Sorrento in August 1919, nine never to be forgotten. George joined the RCAF in 1959, on months after the war’s end. The men in the regular Officer Training Programme, the photo, from Sorrento and the surrounding areas, were all survivors of the attending St Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia until 1963, when he became war, many with physical and mental a Pilot Officer in Winnipeg for further scars that would remain with them for training in radio navigation. After 5 their entire lives. years in anti-submarine warfare on the A look at the Cenotaph in Sorrento provides a list of veterans’ names, all of Argus 405 Squadron in Greenwood Nova which have a story. Joseph Stanley Bay- Scotia, George entered Pilot training in Gimli, Manitoba. He operated as a flying liss, a merchant navy seaman, was the instructor in Gimli son of the proprieand Cold Lake AB tors of the Sorrenfor four years, to General Store. before becoming a He drowned at the Fighter Pilot flyage of 18, when ing on the CF104 his ship was torStarfighter in pedoed off the 1973. South African The CF5 was deCoast, just three signed during the months after joinKorean war when ing up. Robert the need for high Douglas [Doug] speed and altitude Taylor’s family were priorities. lived in VancouGeorge and his ver, Kamloops squadron coland then Sorrento, leagues all experiin post war years. enced breaking the Doug, a navigator, ‘Hawk’ Landry, in front of a 434 Squadron sound barrier taking CF5, Bagotville, Quebec 1984 went missing over the plane’s speed to France in 1944. approximately 2250km per hour, howevLeslie Walter Dunne, who had a passion er, their primary role and training was in for flying and a family with pioneer roots ground attack working with NATO allies in Blind Bay, joined the RAF in England as fighter bombers. Stationed in Solingand sadly passed away from pleurisy en, West Germany in 1974, when the whilst based in England. These three Eastern Block was considered a strong men, along with many others, gave up their lives and their own futures to bene- threat to world peace, the squadron trained and practised simulated missions fit the country today. The number of people who have lived with increasing regularity, learning to be ready for war at any time using the weathrough the experiences of the two ponry available. As service-to-air missile World Wars is decreasing, however, the capability improved, the training to avoid role of veterans during the period of the such missiles meant routinely flying at Cold War, and thereafter, gives us an low altitudes – just 100-300ft above opportunity to understand the importance mountainous terrain - when any lapse of of maintaining peace, and the stresses concentration of just 2 seconds could be and significance of those service personfatal. nel’s actions. (Continued from page 1)
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tablishing the grant-in-aid budget for 2017. As 2018 will be an election year, there are some important bylaw requirements that News of Note from the CSRD will affect the timing of grant applications. Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) A third element to our meeting will include a workshop disCell: 250-517-0810 cussion and input session on how we can go about enhancing communications and collaborations amongst all non-profit groups in the South Shuswap. Non-Profits Invited to Workshop And finally, all participants are encouraged to bring their All members of executive committees in non-profit organizations in Area C, along with all members of the public are in- special events schedule for 2018 to the meeting. This information will be collected and used to help create a South Shusvited to participate in a workshop being held on Wednesday November 15th at 6:00 pm at the Cedar Centre. This is the third wap events calendar, and as appropriate, may also be used by Shuswap Tourism on their website’s calendar of events. This workshop that has been conducted with Area C non-profit portion of the meeting will be led by Karen Brown, manager for groups on granting opportunities and requirements. The first workshop reviewed the criteria and process for obtaining CSRD the Arts Council for the South Shuswap, and we thank Karen grants-in-aid and Gas Tax grants. The second workshop covered for her leadership on this initiative. I think we are all very fortunate to have the non-profit orBC Gaming Grants, the BC Rural Dividend Fund and grants ganizations that we have in Area C. Collectively, these groups through the Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF). On Noprovide all residents with a very impressive and wide range of vember 15th we will discuss establishing endowment funds through the Shuswap Community Foundation, and how they can arts and cultural events, hobby and special interest groups, fundbe used to help fund annual non-profit expenses. Our thanks go raisers, exercise and physical activities, and terrific social and culinary events. Events conducted by non-profit groups in the to Melanie Dyer and Gary Brook from the SCF who will be South Shuswap contribute substantially to our community spirit, leading this section of our workshop. Another key topic for the third workshop will include a dis- personality, and quality of life. And because of this, I think we cussion on forecasting 2018 grant budgets at the CSRD. At the all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who have helped make the South Shuswap a great place to live. meeting a worksheet will be provided to all participants to use in outlining their potential grant applications for 2018. In 2016, I would encourage all residents of the South Shuswap to consider volunteering their free time to a local non-profit organization. Area C non-profit groups provided their CSRD grant application predictions for 2017 and this input was very helpful in es- The costs are minimal and the potential benefits are enormous.
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Hawk Landry went on to become Captain, Major and then Deputy Squadron Commander of the NATO 441 tactical Fighter Squadron before returning to Canada in 1978. In 1982 he joined 434 (Blue Nose) Tactical Fighter Squadron in Bagotville, Quebec. George was involved in twice yearly NATO exercises in north Norway, considered vulnerable to USSR attack from Finland during the Cold War. George also served time as the Commanding Officer at CFHQ Northern Region in Yellowknife, attended NATO Defence College in Rome, Italy, was based at Ramstein Germany on tactical planning, and served as Chief of Plans and Aid Defence Operations in Messtetten, Germany from
1992 until retirement in 1994. George’s early memories of war includes standing in the streets of his childhood hometown watching the soldiers returning from WW2 with missing limbs and harrowed expressions, a memory that reminds him of the horrors of war to this day. Remembrance Day events in Sorrento 2017, presided by Alan Cook, will take place at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, beginning at 1045 with the Colour Party March and the Procession of Veterans. After the Service and laying of the wreaths, there will be a walk to the Cenotaph. It is the opportunity for us all to consider the peace and safety we now enjoy whilst remembering the sacrifices of so many. Research contributor: Louise Barber
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Chamber Looking for Mentors & Business Leaders Submitted by Karen Brown, General Manager As we head toward 2018, the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce is looking to show support or implement a number of strategic plans. Some of these initiatives include new Economic Development and Tourism Marketing Strategies for the region, a Liquid Waste Management Plan and Curbside Recycling. One of the projects recently completed was a Labour Market Study. In support of small business and the overall general business health of our community, it is only fitting that the Chamber should play a major role as both the Economic Development and Labour Market Strategic Plans are rolled out. As a result of the Labour Market Study, a number of initiatives have been proposed. The Chamber is looking to introduce business
support services and a mentorship program to assist small business owners within CSRD Electoral Area C. There is also need for further education and trades training within our work region. An inventory of those needing skilled workers and those looking for work needs to be completed and those vital connections need to be established. Every small business owner knows that there are three integral pieces to running a business: a) getting the business (marketing) b) running the day-to-day operations and c) follow-up ie taking care of payroll, human resource issues, tax remittances, bookkeeping, year-end etc. A Small Business Support Services Centre could assist local businesses with day to day tasks, taxation remittances and other necessary paperwork to run one’s business efficiently and effectively. Bringing in guest
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RCMP News Salmon Arm RCMP investigate a Robbery in the Tappen area At approximately 4:30 pm on Oct 31st the Salmon Arm RCMP received a 911 call from a business in the Tappen area reporting an armed robbery had just taken place. The suspect had shown a gun to an employee at the store and demanded money before fleeing the scene in a gray pick up truck. A witness was able to provide police with a description of the occupants of the truck and a detailed description of the truck they left in which included the BC licence plate. An alert officer who was in the downtown Salmon Arm area at the time and en-route to the scene in Tappen, spotted the suspect vehicle traveling east on Hwy #1 in the down town area. Several police cars immediately converged on the vehicle. The suspect vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Hwy #1 and Alexander street where 3 suspects, 2 males and 1 female were quickly taken into custody. Police recovered an undisclosed amount of money, stolen property, and a firearm. The vehicle involved was also seized. The robbery investigation is ongoing at this time but all three suspects; a 27 year old male from Kamloops, a 36 year
old male from the Salmon Arm Area and a 22 year old female from the Kamloops area are in police custody at this time. Charges have yet to be recommended to Provincial Crown at this time. Collision at Hwy 1 and Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. On October 25th at approximately 4:30 pm, the Salmon Arm RCMP attended to a report of a collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road. The investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved in the collision. A blue Ford Escape being operated by a female driver from Kamloops was driving west bound on Highway 1 when a Blue Dodge truck operated by a 75 year old male resident of the Salmon Arm area entered the highway from Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road. The Escape collided with the Dodge truck in the driver's side of that vehicle. The driver of the Ford Escape was transported to Shuswap Lakes General Hospital for treatment of her injuries. The driver of the pick up truck remained at the scene and was served a ticket under the motor vehicle act for failing to obey a traffic control device.
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Finz Applies to Expand Marina By Jo Anne Malpass Finz Resort Ltd has applied to amend the FC3–Foreshore Commercial 3 Zone of Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to allow an expansion of the existing marina operation at 2001 Eagle Bay Road in Blind Bay from 55 mooring booths to a total of 110. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has scheduled a public hearing for November 14 at 6:00 pm at Blind Bay Community Hall. A report by Dan Passmore, CSRD Senior Planner says Finz currently operates a marina on Shuswap Lake adjacent to their commercial operation on the upland property. The operation involves a neighbourhood pub and restaurant, a convenience store, a campground and the associated marina. The owner has submitted this application to amend the site-specific regulation to expand the existing marina further into the lake. Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 policies are silent on the issue of expansion of existing marina facilities, except to discourage proposals which would have a negative ecological impact. Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 extends specific zoning 200 m into the lake from the natural boundary. This proposal will extend the marina use 173.9 m into the lake, so will comply with set back requirements. The expanded dock is designed to angle away from adjacent properties to the south, to provide clearance from lake drinking water intakes for neighbouring properties, which were installed encroaching into the Finz license area in the past. The applicant supplied a map showing the location of the water intakes as part of the application materials. The applicant provided a plan to illustrate compliance with the parking requirements for all the proposed uses on the site. The bylaw requires 148 off-street parking stalls, and the applicant has proposed 159 parking spaces. The applicant has applied to Ministry of Transportation for a commercial access permit and has submitted the new parking plan. MoT requires significant information on parking and internal roadway networks on the site. The applicant has applied to the Lands Branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for an amended commercial marina license to expand on their current licensed areas (DLs 6021 and 5974) and to the
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Notch Hill Cemetery Remembers its Veterans
Posted at the main entrance gate is an honour list of all 18 Veterans buried in Notch Hill Cemetery.
By Louise Barber Notch Hill Cemetery is located at 2350 Hilltop Road in Sorrento/Notch Hill. The cemetery has a unique and interesting history. The land for the cemetery was part of pioneer homesteader, John McIntyre’s quarter section. In the 1890’s, Mr. McIntyre donated approximately an acre and half for use as a cemetery. The earliest recorded burial is 1899. The cemetery is still in use for burials and cremations and has undergone extensive restoration in the last 8 years. Among the approximately 200 burials and cremations there are 18 Veterans. These individuals were survivors of WW I, WW II and post wartime service. They served Canada overseas and on the home front in all branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Navy. After their discharge from service these veterans settled in various communities across Canada and lived out their lives in many varied occupa-
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tions. Some of these included railroad engineers, postmasters, truck drivers, farmers, store merchants, tradesmen, loggers and businessmen. They led fulfilling lives in post war years and after contributing to their communities and raising families, they passed away and are buried in Notch Hill Cemetery. These Veterans include 4 WW I, 12 WW II and 2 post war . One serviceman served in both WW I and WW II. Each Veteran’s grave is marked with a Royal Canadian Legion poppy wreath, and most graves have a Veterans Affairs standard headstone. Posted at the main entrance gate to the cemetery, is John McCrae’s poem, ‘In Flanders Fields’ as well as an honour list of all 18 Veterans buried in Notch Hill Cemetery. Their service to Canada and contribution to world peace will never be forgotten. For more information on the cemetery call Louise 250-253-5776
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Local Student Awarded Annual Scholarship By Dawn Clarke Each year, the White Lake Fire Department awards a local student with the Brian Morris Jr Scholarship. This award, in memory of firefighter Brian Morris Jr, is given to a student who demonstrates excellence in his/her education and is to assist in his/her post secondary school learning. This year, the scholarship was given to Josh Niewenhuizen, a graduate of Salmon Arm Secondary. Josh, a resident of Blind Bay, prepared an excellent application and is keen to follow a career in the medical field. He has already applied his scholarship award to several courses he is taking at the Okanagan College in preparation for his application to University. The presentation was made recently at the Fire Hall, when all members of the Department were available to meet Josh and offer their congratulations.
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By Maureen Miller Shortly after moving up from the coast and experiencing a severe allergic reaction, I quickly learned about an amazing organization called South Shuswap First Responders. The First Responders are a dedicated group of competent volunteers who give freely of their time and unique skills to come to the aid of those in medical distress, and remain with the patient until the ambulance arrives. In my own circumstance, their very presence was a comfort, their skills were impressive, and their timely intervention was life-saving. I have since learned that to become a First Responder, one must receive 40 hours of training by a licensed instructor. On passing a comprehensive written and practical exam, you will have attained a level 3 EMA First Responder license from the Ministry of Health which is valid for a three year period. This training allows these dedicated volunteers to efficiently handle many types of emergencies. Statistics show that last November alone, the First Responders attended calls including but not limited to abdominal pain, chronic back pain, heart/chest pain, falls, feeling ill, Paramedic request for a patient lift assist, medical alert false alarms, motor vehicle incidents, stroke, trouble breathing, and so much more. At the moment, these dedicated professionals number 18 responders and 8 dispatchers covering the area bounded by the Squillax Bridge through to Kault Hill, all of Sorrento, Eagle Bay, Blind Bay, White Lake, Tappen, Carlin and Sunnybrae. No matter the hour, these special people drop what they’re doing to come to the aid of those in need. They also attend meetings twice per month to review and learn new life -saving techniques. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful family of care-givers, please consider becoming a First Responder, or Dispatcher. Training will be provided. For more information on how to become an integral part of this amazing team, please contact Debbie Edwards at 250-675-3355. I’d like to thank Susan, Candice and Daniel from Chase for attending the South Shuswap First Responders meeting in October and sharing their abundance of knowledge with the First Responders & Dispatchers. I’d like to send a special thank you to Craig and the staff at Finz for donating to South Shuswap First Responders $4293.00 raised at their golf tournament.
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A New Sorrento Cancellation Stamp for the World By Dawn Clarke After five years of applying a cancellation stamp based on Sorrento’s 100th birthday, Post Master Charleen Gillberg decided a new design was needed. Working with local artist, Sherry Damm, and canvassing local residents at the Sorrento Post Office, the decision was made that Copper Island was an excellent representation of the community. Abiding by corporate regulations requiring a stamp no larger than 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches, and allowing for a design which although artistic needed to be practical for the stamp application, Sherry designed a stamp which met all the requirements of both Canada Post and Charleen. The cancellation mark is
used on all mail posted in the area to deface the postage stamp itself, and prevent its reuse. Copper Island, Sorrento is now present on all local, national and international letters and packages mailed from any Post Office or mailbox in the Sorrento area. Sherry, a Sorrento resident for 16 years, has been painting for 30 years, using both acrylic and oil, and feels honoured to have been chosen to design the new stamp. Her work can be seen at sherrydammfinearts.com and online at Fine Arts America, and she offers art classes from her studio located on Waverley Road. Sherry also provides volunteer classes at Mount Ida Mews in Salmon Arm to bring art to those with mental health issues.
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All Change at Balmoral Store By Dawn Clarke Drive past the Balmoral and Blind Bay TCH intersection and it is clear there has been a major overhaul and refurbishment of the old Balmoral Store and Gas Bar. Local businessman and entrepreneur, Jordie Wiens, has recently purchased the operation and the remodeled store opened on October 20th, however, that is only the beginning. A planned investment of $2.5-$3 million over the next 3-5 years, and employment opportunities from spring 2018, will see the Balmoral become a prime retail business in the area. Jordie, originally from Kamloops and the founder and owner of Terra Timber, a logging and construction business for West Fraser, moved to Blind Bay in 2015. He soon became a familiar face, particularly to the many users of the Blind Bay car wash. He purchased the car wash in 2015 and his ownership has resulted in significant growth in usage and operating profit. His focus is now totally on his two Blind Bay businesses and he is currently selling his share of the Terra Timber business in Kamloops. Already holding a Service Agreement from Parkland Fuels [Chevron], Jordie was keen to locate a property which would allow him to open a Chevron station in the neighbourhood. The purchase of Balmoral Store has given him that opportunity. The store itself has been totally expanded and refurbished, now offering 2000 square feet of retail space with new coolers and an entire new look. Liquor, baked goods, dairy and all items associated with a general store are available, including soup, sandwiches and muffins being supplied fresh daily by Sprockets Café and Craig’s Bakery. Initially, the store is being run by Jordie, his wife Karen and their children. Fall opening hours are 7am- 9pm, 6am–8pm during the winter season. The Chevron branding will be introduced over the coming months and is scheduled for completion in April 2018. Currently Regular 87 and Marked 91 fuel is available however new gas and diesel tanks will be installed over winter, which will enable the gas station to also offer diesel fuel and additional grades. The installation of new ‘pay at the pump’ pumps, to-
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gether with Chevron canopy and signage, identifying Balmoral as a prime Chevron location, will follow. Working and supporting local businesses is of paramount importance to Jordie. Franklin Engineering, Nufloors, Brushstrokes, L&M Painting, Onsite Plumbing and Heating, Lessard Excavating, Sorrento Building Centre and Coast Mountain Energy, are just some of the companies which have been involved in the site development. Since moving to the area, Jordie has seen a change in the Sorrento/Blind Bay demographics with more younger families choosing to make this area home. A great lifestyle and good local economy helps to bring new people into the community and he is confident this is an area with great growth potential and opportunity. He emphasizes that the further development of the site is very much dependant on the support of the local community. Jordie and his wife have future plans to bring a food partner onto the site as well as considering the installation of a touchless car wash. One thing is for certain, the Balmoral Store has certainly changed and with everyone’s support it will continue to develop into the future.
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South Shuswap Health Services Society Submitted by Sue McCrae ECG's are available at the mobile lab collection services located in the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in the Blind Bay Market Place! The number of people using the lab service continues to grow. We ask for patience as we make arrangements to increase the hours of service to meet the demand. Stay tuned for the announcement! Encourage everyone you know to access lab services in our community. A big thank you to the volunteers who put hours into getting ready for our Open House at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on October 26, 2017. Many people from the community joined the many volunteers to celebrate the progress to date. Thank you to all the volunteers who contribute so many hours. Final renovations are being completed to make the Health and Wellness Centre ready for primary and allied service providers. CISRC monthly seniors’ lunches are back in full swing on the first Thursday of each month at 12:30 am at Duffers Den, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course 2504 Centennial Drive Blind Bay. This popular event brings local seniors together for a delicious meal and social time. Reservations are required. Call 250-675-3661. Keep the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) open on your calendar. Reservations are accepted up to the Tuesday prior to the lunch. Cost $11.50 for a 3-course meal and includes tip and taxes. Come out and give it try, bring a friend, enjoy the outing! A special Christmas meal will be served in December! The Cyber Seniors program is run by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) in partnership with Copper Island Seniors Resource Services. Free oneon-one tutoring sessions are geared towards seniors who are lacking skills to participate in our increasingly technology dependent society. Volunteers are matched with learners to help them gain skills like: internet searches, sending attachments, managing and organizing photo files, organizing files on their computer, using an IPAD or tablet, using Facebook or using their cell phone. All tutoring takes place at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. To volunteer as a tutor or to sign on as a learner, please contact LASS at 250-463-4555 or bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca or call the Copper Island Seniors Resource Services at 250675-3661. For more information on the program visit swapliteracy.ca. Fall sessions are in full swing! Book now for the winter program! South Shuswap Health Services Society continues to actively pursue opportunities to bring services to the communities of the South Shuswap, to ensure these services are closer to home, allowing seniors to stay in their communities. Call 250-675-3661 to join the efforts to support a healthy community.
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Business Scoop - What Questions are We Asking? the business or a project. "Inquiry-based learning is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios-rather than simply presenting established facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge." Wikipedia Too often, as a boss, we adopt the role of telling people what-to-do or howto-do with little reference to the why-todo. In doing so, we take away their initiative and enthusiasm. They soon lose interest in taking responsibility for their actions, for their work. In other words, they continue to do the job with little feeling, fulfillment or meaning. How do we feel when we're told to do something as opposed to being asked how we might do it? If we take the approach of using questions to help solve problems, overcome challenges, or create new and innovative ways of doing something, we may find ourselves with more enthusiastic team members and better ideas. Their feeling of empowerment will enhance their daily job, which leads to increased productivity and buy -in. How might we apply this to our business? What lessons can we learn from this approach to learning and growth? 250.803.0156 When using an inquiry approach in
By Paul Abra, Motivated Coaching Today's educational professionals are moving towards Inquiry-Based Learning. It is a process that we can all learn from as we grow our business, improve our team, or enhance our career. It's about the questions we ask ourselves and others, for instance employees, colleagues or supervisors. It's about having trust enough to allow others to take an active role and responsibility for their part of
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our conversations with staff, questions are the initial part of working towards a solution, or development of an idea. The questions need to come from everyone concerned, whether in a group meeting or one-on-one, to get a feel of how everyone concerned is looking at the situation. It is important to be cognizant of the types of questions we are asking and how they are "landing" with participants. Are we sounding judgmental and closing off conversation and shutting down ideas? Or, are we encouraging an open discussion and the sharing of ideas and solutions? It's all in how we ask the questions. With this in mind, we need to think about what we want to learn and what type of questions we want to ask. Closed questions have a tendency to shut off discussion as the answers are either yes/ no or very short with no elaboration, while open questions tend to allow discussion and sharing of ideas that may lead to solving the problem. Both have their merits, it is all about what we want to learn and where we want to go. "Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." Tony Robbins For more small business tips and resources, visit beyourfuture.ca .
10th Annual Food Drive in White Lake Community By Dawn Clarke It is that time of year when we should all be thinking of those less fortunate and the first week of December means that White Lake Fire Department will be out collecting for the Sorrento Food Bank. On Tuesday, 5th December from 6pm – 9pm, all members of the Department will be going house to house in the White Lake Fire Protection area to collect donations. Local residents have been very generous over the ten years that the Fire Department has been operating this Food Drive, with last year’s donations totaling 1000 lbs of food and cash gifts of $548.00. The
Firefighters have battled through some cold and snowy weather over the years and are hoping this December may be a little milder! The entire Department, the Fire Truck and the Water Tender are on the roads in the area, always prepared to give local kids a good look at the engine with flashing lights and sirens adding to the fun. All donations are welcome, large and small, and the Department members look forward to once again collecting and personally thanking everyone who donates to make Christmas a little better for those who need some help this year.
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Eagle Bay Fire Department By Peter O'Brien It's been a busy fall in Eagle Bay with several call outs and lots of training at the Training Centre in Salmon Arm and elsewhere. The busiest callout was on Oct. 24th during and after the windstorm that knocked trees down on power lines throughout our area. We were called out to several of these with the most concerning one in the 4200 block of Eagle Bay Road. A tree fell across the road bringing the power lines down and closing the road for close to 8 hours. Power was restored to most areas after 12 to 14 hours. While our priority was keeping the public safe we appreciate the cooperation and understanding of those left stranded at either end of the closed section. It can be a challenge with only one way in and one way out of Eagle Bay unless you go cross country on logging roads but they were closed too at the White Lake end. We sent members to training in Salmon Arm and other areas for courses on Leadership, Incident Safety Officer, Hazmat Awareness, Fire service Instructor 1, Emergency Vehicle Driving, Apparatus Pump Operator as well as inhouse training for First Aid and Air Brakes. We have 2 members attending Exterior Live Fire Training in early November. Our members were treated to a wonderful dinner and recognition by Pastor Ric and Charlene Cyr, all the staff and young campers at Eagle Bay Camp for a couple of hours before practice. What a great experience that was and we really appreciated the video and presentations made to the Department. We also assisted Eagle Bay Mercantile with their Customer Appreciation Day and our Fire Department Association was the recipient of a generous donation from the store's owners from barbecue proceeds. This money goes back into the community where the Association sees a need. We are extremely fortunate to have Eagle Bay Camp and Eagle Bay Mercantile in our community and look forward to working with each group again. Our hall is currently receiving some upgrades. New paint for the interior, upgraded heating system and hot water tank and some new LED lighting are underway as well as new ready rack gear storage lockers for our members. Most
of the new equipment is replacing the 26 year old equipment from when our fire hall was built. Our current membership stands steady at 17. We practice every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. and are always looking for new members. No experience necessary and all training is provided. If you are interested in exploring the excitement of our Fire Department please give Chief Alan Rendell a call at 250517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our facility. With Daylight Saving Time ending in November (Fall Back) it's time to change your batteries on all smoke detectors in your homes. You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and Fire Department information on our Facebook page. You can find us under Eagle Bay Fire Department. Stay safe and feel free to contact any member if you have any questions.
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Cedar Heights Community Association up to 150 people upstairs for a sit down dinner. If you want to Submitted by Lynne Lowes It seems too soon to start thinking about Christmas but if you have a potluck, rent our dishes and cutlery, including the coffee hate last minute shopping in the malls and you like to support machine for just $100. the many talented artisans in the Shuswap, mark this date on If you want to get fancy, you can hire a caterer or keep it your calendar. The third annual Christmas Artisan Market Soup simple and order deli trays from the local grocer, or pick up Chiand Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov 25th from 9:00 am nese food. You’ll have plenty of room, the place to yourself and till 2:00 pm at Cedar Heights, 2316 Lakeview in Blind Bay. it will be more reasonable than everyone going out for dinThis is the place to buy a unique handmade gift for someone ner. For more details and photos visit our website and call Lauspecial, or treat yourrie at 250-675-5556 to self, we won’t tell. book the hall. Your first stop The next Friday night should be the bake sale movie at the Centre in the upper hall to purwill be “Their Finest” chase your Christmas on Nov 17th at 7:00 baking all made locally pm. This PG movie set by the community in 1940 is about the members. Then progrowing attraction beceed to the lower hall to tween a married womsee the wide variety of an and a screenwriter professionally designed while making a propaLeft: Sample of baked goods and soup (they look pretty yummy) Right: example of Kathy items created by 25 ganda film about the Kinsella’s Fibre art (she will be here again this year). local artisans. It’s evacuation of Dunkirk. tempting to spend all your money here, but save enough to buy a The cost for the movie is just $5 per adults, and now only $3 for bowl of hearty homemade soup, coffee/tea and dessert in a relax- kids. ing festive setting upstairs. This is one of our most popular The Kids Only Christmas Shopping Event will be held on events and parking is limited so get together with friends and Saturday, Dec 2nd from 9:30 am till 12:00 pm. This is our 20th year and our volunteers help children ages 3 - 12 find that percarpool or arrange to be dropped off at the door. If you are still looking for a place to hold your staff Christ- fect gift for their families from an array of affordable gently used mas party we still have some dates available in December. Our items. The gifts are beautifully wrapped by our volunteers ready cedar post and beam hall overlooks Shuswap Lake and will hold to go under the tree. Coffee and baked goods are available by donation upstairs so parents can sit and chat while the kids shop. All the proceeds from this event support children and families in the area. If you have some “like new” items that you would like to $400 contractors rebate donate please bring them to the Centre and place them in the boxes under the coat rack in the lower hall. We also have a box $800 BC Hydro rebate in the upper hall for donations to the food bank. For more in$1200 in savings! formation about Cedar Heights and all our events visit our website: cedarheightscommunity.ca.
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Name That Tune
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By Marilyn Clark Have you bought your Name That Tune tickets yet? It's happening on Saturday, November 18th, just a few days from now. Hopefully there will still be tickets available when you go to get yours. They are available at Lighthouse Market, Munro's IDA pharmacy and the Community Health Centre in Sorrento. $25 for an evening of fun and laughs and competition. Yes, competition to see who can name that tune first! Now, that's not all! There is food – pulled pork on a bun, with a drink; there is a
silent auction so you can start your Christmas shopping; there is a bar and there is dancing and trying to beat out the others to Name That Tune. Last year's event was a huge success and was a sellout. So gather your friends and get your tickets. The first ticket sale of this year was for 17 tickets – someone who had been there last year didn't want to miss out this year. The venue is Sorrento Memorial Hall. The doors open at 7 pm. You are supporting the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre. Hope to see you there!
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Light Up Sorrento! - December 1st - 6pm to 8pm By Jenn Wilchuk The magic of Christmas in all its splendor is just around the corner as the Sorrento Memorial Hall Board is preparing for the 22nd Annual LIGHT UP SORRENTO event on Friday December 1st from 6pm until 8pm at the Memorial hall. This community tradition promises to be a fun cost-free evening for the whole family as well as an exciting commencement for all the holiday festivities. Bundle up the kids and come on out for the brilliant Light Up, free hot dogs, hot chocolate, ice tea and candy canes. Enjoy the lights while listening to local live musical entertainment. Also, keep an eye out for a big red fire engine as rumor has it that Santa has been known to catch a lift with our local Fire Department, to visit with the children and take note of their Christmas wishes! Last but not least, the whole family will be thrilled by a spectacular fireworks finale to end the evening! This entire holiday community event is sponsored in large by the CSRD, hosted by the Sorrento Memorial Hall and assisted by community groups such as the Credit Union, our Volunteer Fire Department, the Lions and many more.
3rd Annual Trade Show Shuswap Women in Business Submitted by Pam Wenzel The third annual Trade Show sponsored by Shuswap Women in Business took place Thursday, October 19th at the Prestige Harbourfrount Resort in Salmon Arm. The event was free to the public from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with EZ Rock on location. It was well attended with at least 200 attendees. Thirty-five
Sorrento Elementary School with the help of families and supporters raised $413.15 for Toonie Tuesday to help support a community in Nicaragua and also to help with local projects. Thanks you all for your kindness and generosity.
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local vendors from health, beauty and business services took part in the event. For more information on becoming a member and their events, please visit our website - Shuswapwomen in business.com Women helping Women succeed. Networking is a great way to grow your business.
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Sunnybrae Community Hall Submitted by James Clark Some great musical happenings coming in the next few months here in Sunnybrae! This month's feature act at the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse will be the much loved Chicken-Like Birds. Jasmin and Ari have quickly become a community favourite since arriving in Salmon Arm at the end of 2016. True supporters of the live-music scene, be sure to expect a lively evening of "original swing, country blues and ragtime tunes that are applicable to the 20th century but are very much influenced by the music of the 1920’s and 1930’s." Having just arrived home from their great Canadian tour (new songs in tow!), we sure are looking forward to welcoming them back! For a taste of what's coming your way, check them out on their official website: www.chickenlikebirds.com This next announcement is advance notice for a particularly special musical event which will take place next month, on the same day as the December Sunnybrae Coffeehouse. On Saturday 9th December from 10am-2pm, Dale Bushy Bush (who happens to be part of December's Coffeehouse feature) and the SCA will be hosting another Musical Swap Meet. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to buy, sell and trade all things musical, especially in the lead up to Christmas! From sound gear to instruments, sheet music to recorded music, it'll all be here! All proceeds from this event will be in support of the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department's food drive, and be-
Chicken Like Birds performs at Sunnybrae Coffee House on Saturday Nov 11th at 7pm photo credit Jordan Lloyd-Watkins
donated to the Salmon Arm Foodbank and the Emergency Women's Shelter. Admission is $2 and/or a food donation. Contact 250 675 3015 for table/transaction information or check out our website: www.sunnybraecommunityassociation.com or our Facebook page: Sunnybrae Community Association for more details!
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By Stefan Schielke At some point, each of us have accidentally deleted something. Often, the simple solution is to restore the file from the Recycle Bin. But what if you've also emptied the Recycle Bin? 1. You can see what you are able to recover yourself. 2. You can bring your computer into a professional to retrieve the data for you. The first step is to understand what your system does when files are deleted. When we delete a file and also remove it from the Recycle Bin, the reference to the file is removed and the computer can no longer see it. The space the file used on your hard drive is now available for another file. However, until that space is used, it can be retrieved using free software. After a file has used some of the space, advanced software can be used to attempt the data retrieval. The cause of data loss should determine your course of action. To perform data recovery for simple data loss, a free program that I recommend is called Recuva. It provides a userfriendly interface and can generally recover lost files. If Recuva locates the file, it’s as easy as selecting the file and clicking “Recover”. This is the best free recovery tool available. When we get into complex hard drive issues (dropped computers, power surges, crashed drives), more advanced software can gain access to, and retrieve, data from the drives. Some companies can perform data retrieval for severe cases of hard drive failure. Depending on the amount of data being recovered and the severity of the failure, this could cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are extreme cases where data cannot be retrieved, even by professionals. Your best bet is to always have a proper backup of your data. External hard drives are inexpensive and are a sure way to ensure that, with simple data loss, you will have a backup of your most important files. If you have any questions about how to keep your data safe, or anything else, contact us on Facebook or Twitter, by email or phone. stefan@inTechrity.ca www.inTechrity.ca / 250-679-7744
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WLRA Hosts Forestry Field Tour Submitted by Bryon Every The White Lake Residents Association (WLRA) hosted a Forestry Field Tour led by BC Timber Sales on Oct 30th, 2017. The intent of the tour was to help provide onsite education regarding the many issues related to timber harvesting in our backyard. The tour covered a range of topics from root-rot, stumping treatment, silviculture surveys, free growing/green up, fire suppression, beetle outbreaks and road building to name only a few. The tour was very successful and the guests showed enthusiasm as the several Ministry Professionals who took part in this event shared their knowledge. The tour was open to not only WLRA members but to outlying communities. The WLRA would like to hear from the public to find out if there is interest to hold more of these events in the future. The key to knowledge is education and the WLRA is looking for input from the White Lake locals and surrounding area communities who may have an interest in further forest related programs. For more information or to send comments, feel free to contact Bryon Every. wlrassociation@gmail.com
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ARTISTRY, A Unique Artisan Event By Jean Toker This year, the Artistry Gift Sale at the Blind Bay Hall will offer a great selection of special items for your home decorating as well as that special something for yourself. At this time of year, the search is on for unusual and unique items made by local Artisans and we have just what you are looking for. Imagine putting a one of a kind item under the tree for someone special in your life. Whether it is a specialty soap, handcrafted wooden bowl or box, a wonderful handmade fabric, scarf or wrap, unique jewelry, a beautiful quilt or purse, handmade card or lovely painting, you will find something to delight. This year there will be many new items to decorate your home in the spirit of the season. Welcome your
guests to your home with signs, wreaths, wonderful table and tree decorations. Put out guest soaps and Christmas ornaments to make your guests feel pampered. You will also find something at the bake sale to put on that newly decorated table. Baby items and soaps are available this year so if you are waiting for a new arrival, be sure to check out this vendor. Come down to the Blind Bay Hall and take time to talk to the Artisans. We have a wonderful community rich with very talented individuals. Make some new friends, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the friendly atmosphere at this year’s Artistry. Make a point this year to get out into your community and enjoy the local events. Artistry is open November 18th and 19th 10 to 4.
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Horse Sense!! By Dawn Clarke A recent post on social media drew our attention, and we think a quick reminder of safety for ALL road users is probably a good idea! We are all aware that some of our roads and highways are not best suited for leisure pursuits but give a thought to someone trying to enjoy our beautiful surroundings on horseback. Too many of us speed past a horse and rider without giv-
ing proper consideration to their rights on the road. Remember if you see a horse and rider on the highway, slow down and pass them with care, giving the animal and rider space and respect. Animals and vehicles are very different but are equally entitled to be on the road. Riders, as well as motorists, should feel safe and secure when enjoying their chosen mode of transport.
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Annual AGM Meeting on December 6 Registration: 6:30 pm Meeting: 7:00 pm
All members are encouraged to attend as part of their Membership privileges. Guests and the general public are also welcome!
Ministry to Widen Highway 1 to Four Lanes West of Golden A project to improve safety and increase capacity by fourlaning a section of the Trans-Canada Highway, between Donald and Forde Station Road, will soon be posted to BC Bid. "The Trans-Canada Highway is a vital link for the people of British Columbia and getting this project out to tender shows our commitment to accelerating upgrades between Kamloops and the Alberta border,” announced Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena during a tour of the corridor. The Donald to Forde Station Road project is located approximately 20 kilometres west of Golden, and will expand 2.5 kilometres of highway to four lanes and improve access to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement inspection station. The ministry anticipates awarding the contract in early 2018, with construction occurring from spring 2018 through fall 2019. The total estimated project cost of $19.4 million is costshared, with the Government of Canada contributing up to $7.27 million through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component - National and Regional Projects, and the Province providing the remaining $12.13 million. Accelerating Highway 1 upgrades between Kamloops and the Alberta border is a specific priority in the mandate letter for the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and is supported by the Budget Update 2017, which committed $273 million over the next three years.
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By Judi Kembel The Sorrento Lions held our traditional Children’s Halloween Party and it had a whole new look. Our Halloween Haunted House was even scarier than ever with things going on there you have to experience to believe. Our annual cake walk featured 22 plates of cakes and cupcakes donated by the Sorrento Glee Club. There were new games and prizes as well as free hot dogs, candy and pop for kids as well as a goody bag at the end. The costumes of both kids and parents were very inventive. Our next big event is the Senior’s Christmas Party and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, November 25th beginning at 6:00 pm. at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Entertainment by the Sorrento Glee Club and Al Welland. Appetizers and refreshments will be served and this event is FREE to all Seniors. All items for the Silent Auction have been graciously donated by local businesses and this year the proceeds will go to the Shuswap Lions Manor.
Our 2018 Club calendars featuring local pictures are printed and ready for sale at a cost of $10.00 each. Please call Lion Wayne Kembel at 250-675-2616 for your copy. They make great gifts for friends and family. Our weekly meat draws will be held once again every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 until June 23rd, 2018 at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento All funds raised go right back into the community. Please come out and support this worthy and fun event. We always welcome new members and if you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Sorrento Memorial Hall at 6:45 pm or contact Sorrento Lions club secretary Judi Kembel at 250675-2616 or sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you!
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Artists at Work Submitted by Cathy Wolf, on behalf of the Eagle Bay Hall Society Betty Schriver has been a champion of Art in the Shuswap. Her website Artintheshuswap.com invites artists from across the Shuswap community to participate and share in their passion and offers a showcase to buy and sell art. She recently posted information regarding arts programs being offered in Eagle Bay and has given us permission to copy her article from her website: “Getting Artsy in Eagle Bay” “Eagle Bay Community is ‘getting artsy’ with the intake of some new workshops in their community hall. Sallyanne Calver has organized some great workshops to bring the arts to Eagle Bay. When I asked Sallyanne about herself and why she decided to take on this endeavour, she was happy to share her story with me. Sallyanne indicated "We retired to Eagle Bay in 2013 as a place to settle for our retirement years. A place to enjoy the outdoors, and a chance to try all the things we hadn't had time to do while working. One of the items on our bucket list was to try different mediums of art. As we developed new friendships, we discovered that there were others like us, looking for opportunity to express themselves with art. Eagle Bay is
a community that encourages and supports new ventures, along with a community hall that is perfect for holding workshops. So we took a chance and kicked off a monthly art workshop with Ukraine Egg Painting, then two sessions of painting Pot People, then onto Acrylic Ink Tile. The response has been so positive, we continue to arrange workshops held on the last Wednesday of the month. Of late, she invited Diana Waller, artist from Blind Bay, to do a workshop on acrylic ink on tile. Diana is known for her creative mixed media artwork and some of her work can be found on Artintheshuswap.com. Fifteen people registered from all around the Shuswap area. Time was spent learning, painting, talking, and laughing and they all went home with their own handmade art tile. Art in the Shuswap motto is "Art brings People Together" and this is a shining example of the great things that art can do for a community!” Eagle Bay Hall will be hosting a Christmas Craft Workshop for Children on November 11 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome and supplies for the workshop are included in the $2.00 drop-in fee. Art programs and workshops are held at the Eagle Bay Hall, 4326 Eagle Bay Road.
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Episode 19 - The Secret Life of Cows By Una St. Clair Hush! The cow is thinking! It is a deep and profound task, not to be taken lightly, never to be hurried. If you try to rush a cow’s thoughtful deliberations, you will never discover the true nature of these elegant and wise beasts. Simply put, there’s an amazing Cow World out there that most of us could never imagine. It was a beautiful spring day, a glorious sun-filled break in the never ending drudgery of dripping rain and chilled fingers. Big Fat Momma, our Hereford/Angus cow, was looking at me intensely as I approached with the morning apple treats. As Patches and Millie ecstatically chomped their juicy treats, Big Fat Momma shot out of the gate like a racehorse, running straight up the hill into the woods. I looked at her through narrowed eyes; if my hunch was correct, it was baby time for her! The thick green forest had closed around her by the time the other two munchers raised their heads and wondered aloud at the disappearance of Big Fat Momma. Those two big cows were inconsolable. They ran around the barnyard, sniffing and bawling in ever insistent blasts of “Mooooooo, where are Yoooooooo?” In desperation, they turned towards the forest, searching and calling with fierce intensity. After an hour of this anxious behavior, a sudden silence fell upon the land. I knew they had found their friend. Something important was happening in Cow World, and I wanted to see the cause of all this commotion for myself. With buckets of warm water and grain loaded onto the ATV, I sped up the hill. Creeping quietly through the bush, I came across the most lovely scene imaginable. Big Fat Momma must have chosen her special place some time before, because no happenstance could have produced such a perfect birthing area. It was a small cleared circle surrounded by a dense perimeter of newly
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Shuswap Overland Adventures The Bearcat Caves
By Jason Lutterman In most of our adventures we are either going to, through or over something, a mountain or a waterfall; but this time we are going into something. We start our morning with a GPS coordinate, some shoddy directions and high hopes of finding the Bearcat Caves. Named by a hunter, who had both a bear and a cougar, on separate occasions, take refuge in these hidden caves. Our research paid off and we found the trailhead to the caves with ease, a short trail through a cut block led us to the first cave entrance. A hole just large enough to crawl through leads into the cave, once through I can stand, I walk to what appears to be the edge of an underground cliff. 80 feet below me I see the ground again. Not equipped to make the decent, we decide to explore the next cave. We follow the crack in the forest floor that attaches the caves. From inches to feet wide, from a few feet to a hundred deep, it links our adventure from end to end. The next cave we enter is far larger. It feels almost like walking down into a subway tunnel. In only a moment we are deep underground, in a remarkable place. Silky green moss lines the walls until we are farther down in the cave, we find geodes up to a foot long embedded in the walls around us. The floor quickly turns from rock to ice, thick ice that has been there from years past. We follow the cavern walls until we come to a hole, ten feet wide that appears bottomless, we can’t go any further. The next cave we find has a wide but steep entrance and we
Mike Crocker is seen above climbing out of the 1st cave.
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hear there is a hidden geocache in there, so we waste no time getting in. Not far in, it opens up wide above us, a small wooden ladder leaning on one of the larger boulders leads us up to an old tin box perched on a landing. The geocache has a mix of trinkets and notes from previous adventures, we drop in our own addition to the little treasure chest and close the lid. If you want to know what we put in there I’ll give you a clue N50 23.390 W119 51.129, These are the GPS coordinates you’ll Mike Crocker, Kira Lutterman and Shelley need to find out. What, Unruh hike through the largest cave. you thought we were just going to tell you? We continued to explore some smaller caves when the topic of a nearby lookout comes up, quickly we are back in the trucks heading down the FSR to another trailhead. Close by, a trail follows the edge of a cliff face that hangs you out over a steep valley filled with the colours of fall. The view offers more to see than I could ever describe. Speechless we all stand there knowing exactly what the other is thinking. We are so Lucky to live in the Shuswap. To follow our adventures or share your own check us out at Shuswap Overland Adventures on Facebook.
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Carlin School News By Tricia Peloquin Carlin School P.A.C. President. Hi everyone, hope you are all safe after such a drastic change in weather. Kids are thrilled, parents - not so much. We had a great district parent association committee meeting on October 16 at the school. Only a few folks attended but we had a lively discussion with guest speakers Official Trustee Mike McKay and Director of Instruction Elementary Carl Cooper. Mike talked to us about the strategic plan and gave us a bit of an update. Mike also announced the district trustee review. His suggestion being that we go from 9 to either 7, 5, or 3 trustees. For this to happen, areas will need to be amalgamated. For example, North Shuswap and Sorrento/Tappen would become one area. So instead of two trustees, we would have one in this area. I will post the maps on the ‘Carlinpac’ Facebook page or it is available on District 83’s webpage. There are several options for splitting up the district and Mike would appreciate feedback. He will send his recommendation in December to the Minister of Education. So please make your thoughts known and our community heard. Carl Cooper is always an engaging speaker and he discussed the proposed
outdoor learning school. There has been fantastic interest in such a school in our district. The idea is to get kids outdoors doing their curriculum based subjects. The split suggested would be 50/50 inside and out. The school, located in South Canoe, has a potential of 200 students. The school has been closed for 10-15 years and the size would depend on how much renovation would be needed to get it up and running again, possibly doing it stage by stage as funds allow. Now why would the district be considering opening a new school when a few short years ago they were looking at closing several? Well, Bastion and Shuswap middle school are running at capacity with no extra rooms for any influx of kids. They simply need more space. So, the options are portables or reopen a closed school. There will be a very informative meeting on November 7 at 6:30 on the Sullivan campus, open to anyone interested in outdoor learning. There is a new regulation in place regarding parent volunteers. The district is requiring all volunteers, who will be with children WITHOUT teacher supervision, have a criminal record check done and handed into the school by the end of the year. Please pick up a form at the school to take to the RCMP office. There is a $25.00
cash fee that will be fully reimbursed by the district through the school. Simply keep your receipt and hand it in to the office for payment. The RCMP background check is required over the free online Justice check, because it is much more in depth, keeping our kids that much safer. Any questions please call the Carlin school office. (250)835-4520. The P.A.C. meeting was jam packed with info since it followed the district meeting on October 19. It was gratefully attended by both the principal and vice principal once again. The agenda moved along quickly, and we finished up by 8:00 p.m. to have warm pecan pie! Yes! I will do my best to bribe you to come to a P.A.C. meeting! The next meeting is super important, it’s all about the budget. Where do we spend the money you helped to raise? Do we continue to spend funds as has been done in the past on teachers, kids and school improvements? Or do we want to concentrate on the children with perhaps a bus shelter to keep the snow and rain off or improve the school’s outdoor areas. Again, your voice needs to be heard. Please follow us on Facebook or email me any questions or thoughts you may have. Or, better yet come to the next meeting on Wednesday November 22 at 6:30 in the library at Carlin school. Have a safe snowy time out there! Until next month, best wishes.
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By Dawn Clarke There is a book in everyone, or so we are told. How about finding out if that applies to you? On November 22nd, 10am -12 noon there will be a FREE seminar at Blind Bay Library, located at Blind Bay Market Place. Local author E.A. Briginshaw, will be sharing his expertise and experience and it just might help you find your true potential as a novelist. The presentation entitled ‘Tips on Starting a Novel’ will cover a host of topics from creating a story idea and writing the first chapter, or sentence, thru to scene setting, the importance of dialogue,
and revising and editing. In addition to the help and information you will gain from attending the seminar, there is also a chance to win one of three signed copies of Briginshaw’s novel, ‘The Second Shooter.’ Author, E.A. Briginshaw, lives in Blind Bay and has written four novels and a novella, all published and available at the library or Bookingham Palace Book Store in Salmon Arm. He has been invited to speak by The Writers’ Nook, a group of local writers who meet twice a month to hone their skills and offer each support.
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Saturday 18th November, with many talented musicians expected to entertain. It’s still only $3 admission with refreshments by donation. Please come out for an evening of musical By Jill Goward Well at last it has been done! A huge stretch of Notch Hill fun. area and especially London Lane has been paved. Yes, paved, CP’s Christmas Train will be in Notch Hill on Thursday, not patched. Thank you JPW; thank you Min. of Highways; December 14th but yet again, it is scheduled to arrive late in the evening. Even if the train gets here on time at 9:30pm it is thank you persistent complaining taxpayers; and thank you so late for parents to keep their children up and also to get drivers and pedestrians who have put up with the rubbishy them up the next day for school. The crew and entertainers on roads for long enough. Speaking of changes, rumour has it that Balmoral gas sta- the train always enjoy the food that the hall provides late into tion at Blind Bay Road and the T.C. Highway will soon be a the night but what a difference it would make if it could all be shiny new Chevron gas station. I think Sorrento in general has earlier. The next regular hall meeting will be on Monday 4th Deseen many business improvements over the last couple of years, especially where eating establishments are concerned. cember at 7:00pm. Please join us then. Ladies Christmas Social is at 2:00pm Sunday 17th December with music, refreshThen there’s the relocated and expanded Tirecraft Auto Repair building. And have you been in the beautifully upgraded ments and gift exchange. For hall or church rentals call 250835-4721 or 240-803-5206. How about volunteering? It’s Lighthouse lately? Notch Hill Town Hall was taken by surprise on 15th Octo- YOUR hall too. See us on Facebook, too. ber when an extra-large crowd arrived, food in hand, for the annual Fall Pot Luck Supper. There was everything - ham, turkey, stuffing, a great selection of veggie dishes and of course, delightful desserts. Well done, organizers and kitchen staff. I look forward to next year’s event with relish. 24hour hazard Reporting line Saturday 21st October was the hall’s first of the season 1-877-546-3799 Coffee House with a fairly good turnout, considering that the weather was atrocious. The next one will be at 7 o’clock on
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the South ShusRoad, Chief Gary Hoult, wap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 250-675-4441, •Blind Bay Community Society ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Jean Toker 250- 675-5521, • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunjtokersix@gmail.com nybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 • Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca 250-675-2860 •Carlin Country Market • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. carlinpac@hotmail.com, Chief Bryan Griffin, Heather 250-835-4422 250-835-4500, • Carlin Elementary Middle School WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Fire Services Coordinator PAC - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 Heather 250-835-4422 • Copper Island Seniors Resource scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE Debbie Edwards sales office) 250-515-6047, email: thebackacher@telus.net. cisrcbb@gmail.com. HEALTH SERVICES • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • South Shuswap Health Services • CSRD Area C Director - Paul DeSociety Sue McCrae menok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Health Centre – FIRE DEPARTMENTS 250-803-5251 • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Chief Alan Rendell, Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • JPW Road Maintenance - At250-517-0429, tendant 1-877-546-3799, Main EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passoffice (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, chendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-675-3555, 250-955-2231 ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer - 250-675-2616; email sorren-
tolionsclub@yahoo.ca and website is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions eClubhouse • North and South Shuswap Community Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net • Shuswap Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers - 1 -866-293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com
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cue - Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or • Dick: 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web:www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) President: Bryon Every. wlrassociation@gmail.com • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141
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BLIND BAY • Public Hearing Finz Resort - Tues. Nov 14, 6pm at Blind Bay Community Hall. Re: marina expansion • Fitness for Independent Living - Fall session runs Nov 12 to Dec 2, at 10am at Blind Bay Hall (lower level). For info and session fees please contact Iris, 778-490-5060, irisbemister@shaw.ca • Community Granting & Strategic Planning Meeting for Non - Profits - Wed. Nov. 15, 6pm - 8:30pm at Cedar Heights Centre. Hosted by Shuswap Community Foundation. All members of non-profit groups, and all members of the public are invited to attend. See more info in the Directors Scoop in this issue. • Cedar Heights Events: – Friday Night Movie: Nov 17 feature “Their Finest” 7pm start (small fee) – Christmas Artisan Market Soup & Bake Sale - Sat. Nov. 25, 9am to 2pm – Kids Only Christmas Shopping - Sat. Dec. 2nd, 9:30am to noon. Donations of gently used items needed – CHCA Christmas Dinner - Mon. Dec. 11, 5pm. Call to reserve 250-675-2012 – www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/Events • South Shuswap Library Children Events – Baby Talk: Friday, Dec 1 at 10:15am – Crafty Saturday, Dec 2, : 2pm-3pm. – Mother Goose: Fridays, Nov. 10 & 24 ~ 10:15am – 11:15am. – Reading Buddies: Saturdays, Nov. 18 & 25, Dec. 2 ~ 11am-Noon. • CISRC Monthly Senior Lunches - back in full swing first Thurs every month at Duffers Den. Reservations required by Tues. 250675-3661. • Artistry 2017 Event - Nov.18 &19, 10am to 4pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Local Artisans showcase a variety of handmade specialized gift and collector items FMI Jean Toker 250-675-5521 • Tips on Starting a Novel - Nov 22 at Blind Bay Library 10am to Noon. Speaker E.A. Briginshaw will present topics on how to get started on writing a book. • South Shuswap Historical Society AGM at Blind Bay Hall on Fri. Nov. 24 at 1:00 pm. • Finz Craft & Gift Sale - Sats. Nov 25 & Dec 2, noon to 4pm. Donations to Safe Society. • Duffer’s Den Wine, Dine & Dance - Fri Dec 1st, 6-9pm. No cover. Music by The Green Room. FMI & reservations 250-675-2510 • Food Drive at BBVG - Dec. 9, 9am to 5pm at Blind Bay Village Grocer hosted by GT Dragon Boat Social Committee. Donations go to Sorrento Food Bank.
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EAGLE BAY • Children’s Christmas Craft Workshop Sat. Nov. 11, 10am at Eagle Bay Hall. Everyone Welcome. Small fee includes supplies • Shoebox Packing Party - Wed. Nov 15, 2pm. For Operation Christmas Child. FMI and location call Sallyanne 250-675-3884 or email jekamanzi@hotmail.com • Harvest Supper - Sat. Nov. 18, 5pm at Eagle Bay Hall. Turkey with all the fixin’s, dessert, draws, entertainment and wine bar SORRENTO • Name That Tune - Sat Nov 18, 7pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Tickets avail at Munro’s Pharmacy, Lighthouse Mrkt & The Sorrento Health Centre. Dancing & prizes. Come out for a fun-filled night! • Sorrento Memorial Hall Craft Sale - Sat Nov 18th from 9-2, Over 40 vendors, lunch available. • Seniors Christmas Party & Silent Auction - Nov. 25, 6pm to 9pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. FREE to all seniors! Entertainment by the Glee Club and Al Welland. Appy’s and refreshments. • 22nd Annual Light Up Sorrento - Dec 1st, 6 - 8pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, iced tea & candy canes. Live local entertainment. SANTA and FIREWORKS! • AGM Meeting - Dec 6, at Sorrento & District Housing Society. Registration 6:30pm/ Meeting 7pm. All members are encouraged to attend. TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse Feature - Chicken Like Birds. Sat. Nov. 11. doors open at 6:30pm. Be sure to stop in at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall first for Chili & a Bun from 5:30 to 7:30pm • The Annual Christmas Craft Sale - Sat Nov 18 Carlin Hall. Vendors wishing to reserve a table, contact Joan 250-8350104.This is a very well attended sale each year and you are encouraged to book early • Sunnybrae Craft Sale - Nov 18 & 19, 10am to 3pm at the Seniors Hall. Homemade Pea Soup. Come for the perfect gift. FMI and to rent a table call 250-463-3889 • Christmas Craft Sale at Carlin Hall - Sat. Nov. 18, 9am to 1pm. FMI or to book a table call Joan at 250-835-0104 • Musical Swap Meet - Sat. Dec. 9, 10am to 2pm at Sunnybrae Hall. Buy, sell & trade
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instruments, collectables, gear, sheet music, recorded music. FMI 250-675-3015 WHITE LAKE 10th Annual White Lake Food Drive - Tues. Dec. 5, 6pm to 9pm. White Lake Fire Dept. will be going house to house collection donations for Sorrento Food Bank. NORTH SHUSWAP Christmas Farmers Market - Celista Hall on Sat Dec 2, 10am to 2pm. Door prizes, lunch & coffee. Carol singing by Jude Bastien. Scotch Creek Christmas Parade - Fri. Dec 8, 5pm Parade marshals at Imai Road just after sundown (5 pm) and makes its way to SuperValu. Dress the kids up warm and enjoy the sight of the floats decked out in Christmas lights. For more North Shuswap events check out the North Shuswap Kicker OTHER AREAS Bidding for Murder - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Nov 4,10,11,17,18 & 19 at the Quaaout Lodge. Tickets: 1-800-663-4303 or info@quaaoutlodge.com Shuswap Theatre presents - Romeo & Juliet - November 3 to 18. For more info and tickets visit shuswaptheatre.com Chase Country Christmas - Dec. 1st & 2nd. Parade at 5:30 on Friday. On Saturday check out Craft and vendor fair at the Community Hall.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES
• Sorrento - Services start at 10:45 am at Sorrento Memorial Hall with colour Party March and Veteran Procession, laying of wreaths and a walk to the Cenotaph. • The Lakeview Centre - Anglemont - The Lakeview Community Centre invites everyone to attend our Remembrance Day Service. Please be in your seats by 10:45 as the service will start promptly. Please come and honour our Veterans. The theme this year is Vimy Ridge on this the 100th anniversary of that battle. Lunch will follow the service. FMI please call Gloria Goodchild at 250-5755749 • Chase - Parade starts at 10:30am. Service starts at 11am at Chase Community Hall. • Salmon Arm - Ceremony at the Cenotaph starts at 10:45 am. Entertainment at the Legion branch from 2pm to 5pm.
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church,
Alison at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net • Ballroom Dancing - Wed., 7-9pm in Chase, BC • Scrappy Quilt Chicks - Fri. 9-3pm; Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or 675-5077 or 675-4567 • Badminton - Wed. 7 to 9pm at Sorrento Elemen- pawswbear@telus.net. Carlin Hall tary School. BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI • Family Movie Night - 3rd Fri. 6 to 8pm 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net • Good Time Quilters - 1st, 3rd, 5th Tues. 9am250-675-2397 To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. 3pm. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. • Ladies Bridge Tues. 12 to 4pm Una St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Lego Club - 2nd Wed 6:30 to 8pm • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, • Line Dancing - Mon. Intermediate (1pm) / Wed. at Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Susan Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 Maureen 250-675-3683 Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 lower level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the Karen 250-515-3276 second Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon Cedar Heights Community Association For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803• Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm 8930 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 250-515-6047, cisrcbb@gmail.com • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Annual "Free the • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm Foreshore" beach walk on Earth Day, Sunday, 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 675April 22, 2018, 1pm at Markwart Rd. Public 4871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies Boat Launch (off Henstridge Rd). All ages and afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm 1:30 pm 675-4117 mobilities welcome. TrailRider or Sand Chair • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm available by prearrangement. FMI: Dan 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am • Sat - Karate 8:30am McKerracher at 250 319 5121 or danmckerto noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am racher@telus.net. (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Socie- • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 ty. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fallEagle Bay Community Hall • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club spring, Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-6754326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sor2849. Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 rento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 We welcome anyone interested in learning Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 more about the Lions to join us. We are alTrails. To join, con• Garden Club - 1st Thur.10am, 675-3884 ways looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250tact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 679-2299 www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always • Meat & 50/50 Draw Fridays 5-7pm (until Jun • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets 22, 2018) at the Copper Island Bar & Grill Pub, welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 Mondays, 9am (till the end of October) (writing, Sorrento Inn, Sorrento, BC. FMI Call Wayne Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing 250-675-2616. music) create outdoors in the forest, somewhere Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 • Sunnybrae Community Hall near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Conwww.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am to Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ 12pm. Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am sunnybraecommunityassociation.com noon. am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at times, colouring, craft days, and more check • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place our website or stop by. • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett Notch Hill Town Hall Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 250-675-2574 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-803-5206 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Blind Bay Community Society/Hall www.notchhillhall.com Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 Watch for special events all year. (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May or wolfebks@gmail.com • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (250-835-8255) Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 facebook.com/BlindBayHall • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30am - 3pm; email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com pm (except July/Aug) Betty 250-675-2249 email: bschriver@ Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd telus.net 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.
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Subsidized Independent Living for individuals 55 & older Manor is located in Sorrentowith a view of the lake 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath
Includes: Stove, Fridge & Storage Room Water, sewer, garbage are paid Common area room & laundry room Contact the Manor for more information: 250-675-2757 or lionsdh@shaw.ca
COMMERCIAL RENTAL Downtown Scotch Creek commercial space for rent or lease. The former dentist office in the Medical Square is vacant. call Sonja for details 250-318-4344
PERSONAL Male seeking Female SICK OF MATCH.COM? Me too. Let's be old-fashioned & meet for lunch? I promise, it won't be a chore. Me: Tall, active, sixtysomething, Sorrento. I like Adams River trails and bikes, boats and water, food and gardening, woodwork, the Queen's English, and a certain Labrador. You: Fun, fit, a little adventurous, and not far away! Text or call 250 319 5121 or email waterboy99999@yahoo.com
Move in ready !
Call Jessica Gunnlaugson or Joy Bruno at 250.554.4511 Best West Realty Ltd. or visit HomesForSaleKamloops.com
Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area
WANTED Wanted - to buy metal or gold detector. Call 250-955-0187
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MARGOT Journeyman Hairstylist Certified Loctician
COSH PROPERTY APPRAISALS Residential, Land and Recreational Properties We live in the area - give us a call today!
Tel: 250.463.5313 Toll Free: 855.431.4313 Toll Free Fax: 888.377.4313 Email: cal@coshappraisals.com www.coshappraisals.com
South Shuswap Library (250) 675-4818 #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay Market
Tues. 10am to 6pm Wed. 10am to 5pm Thurs. 10am to 3pm Fri. 10am to 5pm Sat. 10am to 5pm CLOSED: Sun., Mon. & Statutory Holidays
LOTS FOR SALE 20,28,40,60,67 ACRES New 8 lot subdivision acreages with view of Sun Peaks. 10 minutes from Chase at the West end of Turtle Valley on Hepburn Rd. Drilled wells, hydro, Telus, gravel & timber. Check out: Kamloops Craig’s List / real estate for sale / acreages. 250-457-0099
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