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Tables Turned on Shuswap Community Foundation it was able to award grants back into the By Ineke Hughes community in excess of $108,00. A donaArts Council for the South Shuswap tion to SCF can be designated to a specific (ACSS) turned the tables on Shuswap community organization. Community Foundation (SCF) at the The Arts Council, incorporated in foundation’s Annual Community Meeting 2013, has been busy creating a vibrant held September 28 at the Elks Hall in cultural scene in the South Shuswap. After Salmon Arm. significant renovations to the lower floor ACSS Administrator Karen Brown of Carlin Hall, FACES Fine Arts & Culand Treasurer Debbie Reeves were pretural Experiences in the Shuswap was sented with a grant provided by the SCF relocated there, offerEndowment to help ing classes in art, with the construction dance, and music to of a mobile communikids and adults alike. ty stage. The tables The studio is also were turned when the home to Music in the ACSS presented the Bay, the highly popuFoundation with lar summer music $8,200 to establish an series, the South endowment fund for Shuswap Children’s the ACSS. Choir, the Shuswap When the fund Lake Culture Crawl reaches $10,000, the and the South Shusinterest it accrues as part of the foundawap Children’s Theatre Troupe. The tion’s capital fund will council also assisted be returned to ACSS Karen Brown stands beside Frank Antoine annually. The Founda- as he reads out the winning ticket for the this year in seeking tion has amassed over Westjet Gift of Flight during a Dinner, Dance out funds to start up & Live Auction fundraising event. It was the the Shuswap Artisan $8.2 million in the gift of flight and the auction proceeds that (Continued on page 3) past 30 years. In 2016, gave ACSS the monies to open up the
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Market, located in Sorrento. Familiar with the work of Shuswap Community Foundation and how the Council’s money could work for it, as well as for the Foundation, ACSS Administrator, invited the board of SCF to speak to her Board of Directors, explaining what the foundation does and how it does it. As a result, a decision was taken to establish an Agency Endowment Fund with the Foundation. The most recent fundraising event towards achieving this goal was a Dinner, Dance & Live Auction. The musi-
cians, the auctioneer, and the owners of the venue for the event donated generously, as did those who contributed items to the auction. The highlight of the evening was the drawing of the winning raffle ticket for two tickets anywhere in the world that WestJet flies. It was a very successful evening. To learn more about Shuswap Community Foundation, call 250-832-5428, email info@shuswapfoundation.ca or drop into the office at 102-160 Harbourfront DR NE in Salmon Arm between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Little White Lebowski Fire Out By Jo Anne Malpass BC Wildfire Service spent three days working on a fire between White Lake and Eagle Bay, suspected to be human caused. 13 rap-attack firefighters responded to the fire after it was reported on the afternoon of September 27. The next day, six firefighters and two origin and cause investigators attended the fire. Kamloops Fire Centre information officer Justine Hunse said investigators
are typically only sent to fires that are suspected to be human caused. The fire, which she described as spot sized or less than .01 hectares, is now out after a three-man crew mopped up on September 29. There have been 154 wildfires larger than .01 hectares this fire season in the Kamloops Fire Centre with 22 still listed as active. This includes the Angle Mountain fire, listed as being held.
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Salmon Arm bay a users guide to access the Environmental MonitorNews of Note from the CSRD ing System data base Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) 2. Water Protection Initiative Cell: 250-517-0810 • Established Water Protection Advisory Committee • Entered into 3 year research agreement with UBC-Okanagan to study sources of nutrients in the Salmon and Shuswap Good First Year for Watershed Council Rivers The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) Annual Highlights Report, the new Environmental Monitoring System Users Guide • Provided $10,000 grant to Splatsin Development Corporaand the Water Quality Monitoring Report for 2016 are now tion to clean, restore and fence a 2 km section along Alderavailable on the Shuswap Watershed Council website at son Creek (www.shuswapwater.ca) . • Provided financial support to North Okanagan Dairy ExtenThe first Annual Highlights covers the period from April sion Advisory Committee to fund a speaker at annual semi2016 to March 2017 and here are the key results from the first nar year of the SWC: 3. Safe Recreation Program • Established partnership with Royal Canadian Marine Search 1. Water Monitoring Initiative & Rescue (RCM-SAR) to create safety campaign • Coordinated water quality monitoring efforts of up to 17 different organizations to reduce duplication and enrich data • Provided grant of $1,200 to RCM-SAR for life jacket loaner base station • Collected data on over 500 water samples from across water• Purchased and distributed water safety whistles to recreashed tionists • Provided grant of $13,500 for additional monitoring studies 4. Communications and Advocacy on the Salmon River • Created and distributed numerous communiques about SWC and its work • Developed a new project for monitoring nonylphenols in • Placed ongoing posts on Twitter and Facebook and SWC website • Advocated for greater action by province on aquatic invasive mussels • Provided detailed meeting summaries online 5. Administration and Governance • Finalized terms of reference for SWC • Established criteria for community representation and welcomed 3 new community reps in 2016 • Meet 4 times per year • Expenses of $177,426 in 2016, which is $81,314 below annual budget Overall, I think it has been a very good first year for the Shuswap Watershed Council. As compared to the SLIPP program, the SWC is much more focused on the primary objective of water quality. We have a major research study underway with UBC-O and in 3 years, we hope to have a much better understanding of the sources of nutrients in our watershed. I think the communications and collaborations have been greatly improved and I would like to sincerely thank the Fraser Basin Council and all the members of the SWC Steering Committee for their dedication and commitment to this important program. If you are interested in learning more about the water quality in the Shuswap watershed, I would encourage you to see the 2016 Water Quality Results available on the Shuswap Watershed Council website. • Created
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RCMP News Neighbour Dispute On September 21 at 5:40 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a disturbance in the 1200 block of the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento, BC. Police attended and determined a male had brandished a container of bear spray during a dispute with a neighbour. A 30-year-old Sorrento man was arrested and released from custody on a Promise to Appear in Court. The bear spray was seized by police. Uttering Threats On September 22 at 5:15 pm, Chase RCMP received a report of uttering threats occurring outside of the PetroCanada in Sorrento, BC. A male made threats that he would attend a residence in Sorrento and physically harm another male at the residence. Police located and arrested the 35-year-old Sorrento man who made the threats. He was released from custody on a Promise to Appear in court. Motor Vehicle Incidents On September 14th at approximately 6:00 pm the Salmon Arm RCMP and emergency services personnel attended to a collision on Highway 1 at the intersection of Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road. Preliminary information revealed a vehicle was traveling west bound on the Trans Canada Highway when a vehicle emerged from Sunnybrae Canoe Point road to go east on the Trans Canada Highway. A collision ensued and the driver of the west bound vehicle, a 34 year old lady from the Kamloops area, was injured as a result of the air bag and seat belt in her vehicle. The driver of the vehicle which emerged from Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road
fled the area and escaped into the bush. The male driver from that vehicle, a 44 year old male from Langley, was located some time after the event and refused medical treatment to a cut on his head. He was served a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene of a collision. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and had to be towed from the scene. The highway was closed for a short period of time as the investigation progressed and wreckage was removed from the highway. On October 5 at approximately 3 am the Salmon Arm RCMP attended to a single vehicle collision in the 2000 Block of the Trans Canada in the Blind Bay / Sorrento area. An Ontario registered west bound semi truck left the road and went into the ditch going across two driveways and into the trees and brush. The driver and the co-driver who was in the sleeper, suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital by Provincial Ambulance. The driver reported that he was attempting to avoid an animal on the highway. On October 5 at approximately 7 pm the Salmon Arm RCMP attended to a two vehicle collision in the 5000 Block of the Trans Canada at the Tappen Valley road intersection. A Sorrento man was attempting to enter the highway and did so into the path of a vehicle which was westbound on the highway. The vehicle was operated by a female driver from Salmon Arm. Both drivers were uninjured but both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene.
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Chamber of Commerce News Submitted by Karen Brown, General Manager Finz Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament a Complete Success The Third Annual FINZ Resort Charity Golf Classic, supporting both the Chamber and First Responders, took place at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on Saturday September 23rd. The nine-hole ‘Best Ball’ Tournament followed by a prime rib buffet dinner at FINZ Bar & Grill was enjoyed by all. Total proceeds raised through the tournament were just shy of $8,600 split evenly between the First Responders and the South Shuswap Chamber. FINZ owner Craig Russenholt presented the cheques to the two organizations, who were both very grateful for the monies received and the time and effort put in by FINZ staff in organizing the event and for the many sponsors who supported the tournament. Chamber Calls For Involvement in Labour Market Study The Chamber is putting out an ‘all-call’ for business members to become part of a community planning committee to finalize and put into action, a Labour Market Study for the South Shuswap region. There is one meeting left. Please come out on October 17th from 9am to 4pm to Sorrento Memorial Hall. Lunch will be provided. We Welcome You to Join Us! To become a member of the South Shuswap Chamber, simply email Karen Brown: manager@southshuswapchamber.com
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CSRD Area C Board and Brief Trail Consulting, Construction and Maintenance Services Agreement: The Board empowered the authorized signatories to enter into an agreement with the Shuswap Trail Alliance for trail consulting maintenance and construction services within Electoral Areas C, D, E and F for a five year term commencing October 1, 2017 and expiring on September 30, 2022, with an option to renew the agreement for an additional five years. The Board approved the following allocations from the 2017 electoral Gant-in-Aids for Area C: • $3,500 White Lake Fire Department (Halloween event) • $26,460 Sorrento Drop-In Society (parking lot repairs) • $4,000 Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department (Halloween event) • $12,450 South Shuswap Health Services Society (equipment for Wellness Centre) Sunnybrae Waterworks Water Main Upgrade Contract Award The Board authorized the CSRD enter into an agreement with BL Chapman Construction Ltd. to construct and com-
mission the Sunnybrae Waterworks Water Main Upgrade project for a total cost of $733,900, plus applicable taxes. Proposed Noise Bylaw No. 5754 Consultation Results Development Services staff shared the results of the public consultation in regard to the proposed Noise Bylaw No. 5754. The Board directed staff to make further amendments and bring forward to the Board at a future meeting. If adopted, Noise Bylaw No. 5754 will be placed on the CSRD webpage that has been created for the bylaw and a news release noting that the Noise Bylaw is now in effect. RCMP detachments will also be made aware of the adoption of the bylaw and provided with copies for their information. Development Permit (DP), Development Variance Permit (DVP) and Temporary User Permit (TUP) Applications: • Electoral Area C: Form and Character DP 725-110 (Blind Bay Hideaway Ltd.) The applicant is constructing 4 additional weekly vacation rental cabins (cabins #6-9) on the subject property,
which currently has 5 such existing cabins. The subject property is designated commercial and therefore a Commercial Form and Character Development Permit is required. The Board issued the Development Permit. • Electoral Area C: Development Variance Permit No. 900-4 (CSRD) The subject property is located in the Sunnybrae area of Electoral Area C at 3580 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road (Sunnybrae Community Park). The CSRD has applied to replace the existing plastic swim platform at Sunnybrae Community Park with a larger fiberglass swim platform (formerly used as a dock and currently in storage). The Board authorized issuance of the Development Variance Permit. • Changes to the Provincial Private Moorage Program Update Development Services staff provided the Board with a verbal update on the status of the recommendations to communicate and remind the public of the Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 and the CSRD bylaw requirements for docks, (Continued on page 7)
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buoys and other foreshore structures. CSRD staff advised the Board that newspaper ads were published in Electoral Areas C, E and F and CSRD social media was utilized. Letters were sent to companies that are known to complete dock and buoy work in the Columbia and Shuswap areas. The Board will send a letter to the provincial government to request that Shuswap and Mara Lakes be designated as an application-only area for private moorage. Zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendments: Electoral Areas C, E, and F: Housekeeping Amendments – Floodplain Management, Intersection Sightlines, and Panhandle Lots (CSRD Zoning Bylaws) The Board read a third time and adopted the bylaws to amend the floodplain man-
agement provisions of Anglemont Zoning Bylaw No. 650, Magna Bay Zoning Bylaw No. 800, Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825, Rural Sicamous Land Use Bylaw No. 2000, and South Shuswap Zoning Bylaw No. 701. The amendments would change the location of measurement for floodplain setbacks from the natural boundary of Shuswap Lake to the 348.3 m GSC datum and edit the list of exemptions for structures that are not required to meet the floodplain setback and flood construction level in all of the bylaws so that the regulations are consistent for all areas. Additionally, general housekeeping amendments were made to plain management sections of these bylaws. To view full reports of the above mentioned items go to csrd.bc.ca
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White Lake Fire Department By Dawn Clarke WHERE THERE’S SMOKE………. It’s Fall, and everyone is stocking up on wood or pellets to burn and keep warm on those cooler evenings, it is therefore prudent to consider that most structure fires, in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, are caused by chimney fires. If a wood stove, or fireplace, is in use in a home, White Lake Fire Department is making their community aware of some safety tips for safer burning and heating. The key to ‘smart burning’ is to burn clean, and there are a few precautions to take before starting up those woodstoves and fireplaces. Keep Creosote at Bay. • The crusty deposit that is left behind by smoke in the chimney can ignite into a dangerous fire so be sure to burn only clean, well seasoned wood. Dry wood lights faster, burns better and produces less smoke. All important factors to reduce creosote build up. • Don’t burn garbage, plastic, plywood, particle board or painted/treated wood. These all release toxic smoke, can be harmful to health, and can increase creosote in the chimney. Small Sparks can cause a Big Fire. • Sparks in hot ashes can easily start fire. Remove ash from the stove or fire place regularly and store away from the house in a metal container. • Keep all household items, such as drapes, newspapers, furniture, books, and other flammable items away from heat where they may encounter stray sparks. • Protect floors with a properly fitted fire screen around the fireplace. Decora-
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tive screens do not always provide protection. Check Detection Devices • Install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. Check batteries in existing units. These devices save lives. If you smell smoke in your house, usually this means the wood stove or fireplace is not venting properly. Stove Inspection • Have your woodstove cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician certified with WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training). In addition to ensuring safety, following this simple advice also means healthier wood heat. A high efficiency fireplace or woodstove, used properly, reduces emissions by 90% and burns one third less wood. Combining these actions with proper insulation, caulking on windows and repairing weather stripping means heat does not slip through the cracks and you are not heating the outdoors too! REMEMBER - using an energy efficient wood burning appliance, coupled with good installation and proper burning techniques, dramatically lowers the chance of a chimney fire. BURN IT SMART!!
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ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BUILD ON STRENGTHS AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES OF THE LOCAL LABOUR MARKET
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Shuswap Labour Market Assessment & Action Planning Project Update Submitted by Bonnie Thomas Another huge thank you to all community members who have thus far participated in the Shuswap Labour Market Assessment (SLMA) project! We have now concluded Round 2 of community meetings in the participating communities. A quick recap: This is a multi-phased project to assess what is the current state of each of the participating Shuswap communities’ labour market, where are our strengths and where are our challenges. Each participating community has had three community meetings. 1. Presentation of the Available Data (Feb/Mar 2017) 2. Presentation of the Current Data (Sept 2017) 3. Brainstorming Possible Strategic Activities (Sept/ Oct 2017; 2.5 hrs, with refreshments) Now it’s time to identify Priorities & Build an Action Plan (Oct 2017; 6 hrs, lunch & snacks provided) Community Members will ensure the success of this project. For the last few months, Ironsight has been conducting interviews and surveys in your community. We have developed a preliminary assessment and presented those findings to each of the participating com-
munities. Now it is time to ask: What do we do with this data? Armed with current information, we invite you to engage with your fellow community leaders and members to brainstorm possible actions to address the challenges and realize the opportunities of the labour market in your community. Together YOU create the Action Plans that address the unique needs of your community. Labour Market Action Teams (LMAT) have been formed in each community to facilitate the transition from our Project Team to the community. Please mark the dates for your community on your calendar! Your voice and your engagement will contribute to the success of this project, as you work together with your fellow community members to identify key labour market priorities in your community. CSRD Area C: Tues. Oct 17, 9-4 pm @ Sorrento Memorial Hall Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band: Tentative: Mon. Oct 23 @ the Hall Neskonlith Indian Band: Tentative: Thurs. Oct 26 @ NIB Band Hall Splatsin Indian Band: Thurs. Oct 19, 9-4 pm @ Splatsin Centre
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Haunted Happenings at White Lake Submitted by Dawn Clarke When the White Lake Fire Department built their Training House in 2015, it did not take long for some creative members of the group to come up with the idea of turning the facility into a Haunted House. The firefighters had, for many years, provided a fireworks display for local residents, so the addition of a haunted house just seemed a good plan to make Halloween a more ‘spooktacular’ event for the entire family. The Haunted House has now become a regular feature of Halloween festivities in White Lake and incorporates two floors of scary and fun entertainment. All members of the Fire De-
partment take part in both the decorating of the house, inside and out, as well as being important cast members. Mad scientists, blood thirsty surgeons, grim reapers, witches, chainsaw killers have all been seen in the House in the last couple of years. This year’s festivities promise more frightening characters along with plenty of ghosts and ghouls. Decorating plans are underway and the plans for this year’s trickery promise an event which will be a ‘treat’ for everyone. The Haunted House opens at 6pm on Tuesday 31st October with the Grand Fireworks Display starting at 7.30pm. VISIT IF YOU DARE!!!
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Submitted by Judi Kembel The Sorrento Lions Club was proud to present to the Sorrento Elementary School, 3 stand up desks to assist the special needs students. Pictured are Lions President Hans Schmidt, Past President Terry Timms, Treasurer John Howat, 2nd Vice President Patrick Wright, Secretary Judi Kembel, Learning Resource Teacher Sheralee Niewenhuizen, Principal Jodi Garries and student Tristin Zsufa.
Eagle Bay - Our Community Library Submitted by Cathy Wolf, Eagle Bay Hall Society It was such a treat to discover that we have our own library at the Eagle Bay Hall! As a relative newcomer to the district, I look forward to cozying up with a book once the snow begins to fall (to say nothing of warm summer/autumn days) and an easy and convenient way to replenish my reading supply is welcome news. It all started some 8 years ago when a member of our community, Inez Jorgensen, took up the challenge of collecting books from the community and making them available to residents and visitors throughout the year. As book donations grew, Inez had a new and ready supply of current fiction and non-fiction to draw on. By purchasing bookshelves and selecting
books requested or popular with our community, Inez put together a collection of reading material that is continually updated and refreshed. Access to the collection is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 - 2:00 at the Eagle Bay Community Hall. There are no sign-up sheets and no late penalties charged. In fact, you are your own librarian. We are on the honour system to read what is of interest and return it when we can. We also welcome donations of books or money, that go to purchasing new bookcases and keeping our shelves well supplied. Inez has read many in the collection itself and is also a wealth of information if you are lucky enough to catch her on quilting Mondays. There is a good variety of authors, both
fiction and nonfiction. There are books on crafts, cooking, gardening, sports, travel, health and wellness. If there is reading material you are interested in, let Inez know. She has a wide network of readers who can be a great resource for new material. Recently, Inez has expanded the collection to include jigsaw puzzles. If you have puzzles that are ready for new puzzle makers, you can drop them off at the hall Mondays or Wednesdays. We have also begun lending and trading some of our collection to “little libraries” (https://littlefreelibrary.org) that are appearing on roadsides along Eagle Bay Road. Expanding and sharing these resources speaks to our caring community and to the many ways we work together. For information about events at the hall, go to our website www.eaglebayhall.ca
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Over a hundred people joined us at our first annual Arts Council Fundraiser held at Rustic Wedding on September 16th. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous gifts and donations towards our event. Annie Thing Goes Art in the Shuswap Basket Case Picnics BB Village Grocer Bruce Bolton Caravan Theatre Carlin Hall Coffeehouse Celista Estates Winery Chief Oliver Arnouse Costco Warehouse CSRD, Paul Demenok Darby Pollock Debbie Reeves Earth Felt Ancient Fibre Emma Pyle Art
Ever Changing Palette Fins & Feathers Frank Antoine Isn’t That Pretty Janet Aitken Joey Nash John Howatt Jordie Wiens Justin Maas Larch Hills Winery LSLIB Lynn Erin Marionette Winery Mel Nasby Nick McKee Patrick Ryley, EZ Rock Quaaout Lodge Re & Nu 2 U Jewellery
Recline Ridge Winery Red Truck Foods Rheinline Interiors River of Life Church Rose Collin Rustic Wedding Sedo Meats Sherry Damm Shuswap Marina Shuswap Scoop Sorrento Automotive Sorrento Stoneware Sunnybrae Coffeehouse Sunnybrae Winery Suspence Designs Talking Rock Golf Westjet
Submitted by Karen Brown Last Call For Faces Registration! Classes in art, dance and music are now underway through FACES. Each year, the Arts Council applies for provincial and local grants to offset tuition costs for South Shuswap families. For this reason, the yearly cost to families for dance, art and music is very reasonable. There are benefits to enrolling through a non-profit organization for fine arts instruction! This year choices in our programming include: • Dance – Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Acro & Musical Theatre • Art – Painting, Drawing, Claywork, Fibre Arts • Music – Private Instruction in Guitar, Piano, Flute, Violin, Banjo, Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet & More • Choir – Two Age Levels of Childrens Choir Arts Council Dinner Dance Auction A Success! Over a hundred people joined us at our first annual Arts Council Fundraiser held at Rustic Wedding on September 16th. As a result of the community’s generosity, the Arts Council was able to establish an Agency Endowment Fund with the Shuswap Community Foundation in the amount of $8,200.00. The crowd took in the Rustic Wedding venue grounds while visiting the wineries on location and feasting on an amazing charcuterie board. They were entertained by local talents Jesse Mast and Megan Abel before moving into the main barn venue for dinner. After a Canadiana themed dinner served on the wine barrel long boards, Bruce Bolton acted as auctioneer on the live auction where many wonderful excursions and artisan works were auctioned off. Finally EZ Rock’s Patrick Ryley spun the tunes for the rest of the night for people to dance to. The Quaaout Lodge had the Dugout Cottonwood Canoe on location. Frank Antoine spoke to attendees about the significance of the canoe and the Secwepemc Nation. As well we were honored to have Chief Oliver Arnouse and his wife Gerri on site to give the welcome and blessing of the meal. The evening’s success was only made possible by a host of sponsors and donors.
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The Quaaout Lodge had the Dugout Cottonwood Canoe on location. Frank Antoine spoke to attendees about the significance of the canoe and the Secwepemc Nation.
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Shirley’s story, Nature’s Precious Gift, was chosen as one of the stories published in Voices from the Valleys, an antholoLocal Author Releases New Book gy of short fiction, true stories and photos about life in the Interior of British Columbia. The book has 51 contributors and all the benefits are being donated to Doctors without Borders – Canada. By Laurel Anderson She has also written a contemporary novella for middle age Shirley Bigelow DeKelver, local writer, artist, and photographer, has just released her new book Child of the Ancients, now readers, entitled Zap-Man, Super Hero, which is an ongoing work-in-progress, and perhaps one day will be published. Lilacs available on Amazon-Kindle. This book is about a young girl, Aurie. A terrifying catastro- & Bifocals (2015) is an historical, fantasy story for young adults, involving suspense, time travel and a touch of romance. The phe has blocked her memories, and when she inadvertently discovers she has magical powers, she is captured and imprisoned in Trouble with Mandy (2012) is an adventure story for young Prince Kalian’s dungeon. Magic is forbidden in the kingdom and adults, set at White Lake, and depicts Shirley’s love for animals, birds and the beauty of the region. Ziggy’s Revenge, is a story anyone using it is put to death. She escapes with the involving bullying. An anthology of short stories and aid of a powerful wizard and his companion, a trained poems, in which Shirley has 3 stories and a poem, entiwarrior and deserter from the Royal Army. Growing tled Kaleidoscope V, was presented by the Shuswap up without family or an identity, Aurie must cope with Writers’ Group, which is based in Salmon Arm. her insecurities and come to value her gift, and find Shirley is a Board Director of the Shuswap Association the strength and confidence to confront Prince Kalian. of Writers (SAW). SAW brings together editors and The book is dedicated to everyone who believes in publishers, writers, readers, and published authors with magic. its annual three-day Word on the Lake Writers Festival Shirley and her husband moved to White Lake in Salmon Arm. One of SAW’s goals is to “promote from Calgary in 2007. They have two children and the best of Canadian literature and its creators in the four grandchildren. As a child, Shirley would tell stocommunity” and they welcome new members to join. ries to her sisters and brother, often after the lights Shirley also coordinates and emcees Café Lit, a special were out and they were supposed to be in bed sleep“Child of the Ancients” coffee house launching the Festival. She won second written by Shirley ing. She received her first book, at age 10, and says Bigelow DeKelver is place in the Askews Foods’ 2014 Word on the Lake she was then “hooked” on books. Writing Contest with her young adult humorous short now available on In 2004, Shirley received her diploma ‘Writing for Amazon-Kindle. story, Ziggy’s Revenge. Children and Teenagers’ from the Institute of ChilShe is a member of Writers Nook, a writers’ group lodren’s Literature, and in 2006, she received a second diploma, cated in Blind Bay. The group welcomes newcomers and meets ‘Writing Children’s Books: The Craft and the Market.’ Since that on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Blind time, Shirley has been successful in writing and publishing a Bay library. The group can be contacted at: http:// variety of books. www.thethirdhouse.ca/current/writersgroup.php.
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Submitted by James Clark As the seasons change, there are musicians excitedly restringing their instruments, rehearsing new songs, and along with all the music lovers out there, eagerly awaiting another season of the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse. For any newcomers, the Coffeehouse is one of Sunnybrae’s much loved community gatherings. One of the first in the Shuswap (and now over 25 years old!) the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse is a musical open-mic night, now huddled amongst an abundance of great, affordable, family-friendly outings in the area. To name a few more: Revelstoke, Grindrod, Enderby, Falkland, Salmon Arm, Carlin and Notch Hill all host unique evenings of their own. The Sunnybrae Coffeehouse runs from October to May and falls on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show kicking off at 7:30pm. $3 gets you through the door, unless of course you fancy performing, in which case entry is a maximum of 3 songs. Just make sure to arrive early if you wish to perform… the sign-up sheet can fill up pretty quickly! The Sunnybrae Seniors Hall also throw a delicious drop-in “Chili & a Bun” dinner for $6, running from 5:30 – 7:30pm, on the same day as the Coffeehouse. It’s turned out to be a very popular combination of events and a really great way for us to support one another! As the evening unfolds the audience is treated to a whole variety of sign-up acts. The evening is split into two parts with a break in the middle for coffee, treats and mingling. The second half is opened by a “feature act” who play a 30-45 minute set, and we are once again very excited about showcasing this season’s line-up of stunning local musicians! As with all community events, the magic lies with the people. You never know just who is going to turn up and share their music, and I am always particularly excited to catch up with good friends after a busy summer. The Shuswap and surrounding areas are teeming with musical talent of all ages, and the Coffeehouse crowd never falls short of a warm and supportive welcome to all who join in. The Coffeehouse was my first taste of what the community had to offer. I quickly became involved with both the Coffeehouse, its musical community, and the Sunnybrae Community Association (SCA): who look after the Sunnybrae Hall. For me, and many others, it’s an important part of life and I really do feel lucky to be a part of it all. It is events such as the Coffeehouse that encourage healthy community engagement, and also keep our community hall active. As a member of the SCA, we are always looking for people to join in. We have a few annual events to look forward to each year but we’d also really like to find out what others wish to see happening at their community hall. It is a great facility and meeting place for everyone and I feel we are truly fortunate to have it. So if you have any ideas, give us a shout! You can find us on Facebook as “Sunnybrae Community Association” or check out our website at www.sunnybraecommunityassociation.com. Also keep a lookout for our General Meetings which are the perfect opportunity to discuss ideas. Better still, come and find me at one of our Coffeehouses. Get to know the people you live amongst, talk about what (Continued on page 15)
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you’d like to see in our community, and all the while enjoy an evening of fantastic music amongst wonderful company. October’s Coffeehouse (Sat 14th) brings Lowell Friesen & Lancen Davis Harms to the stage, we are in for a really special night! See you there!
Sorrento Lions Club By Judi Kembel Brand New And Exciting Halloween Party For Kids Sorrento Lions proudly present our traditional Halloween Party for kids and families once again on Halloween with a whole new look. Our Halloween Haunted House will be even scarier than ever with things going on there you have to experience to believe. In addition to our annual cake walk with dozens of cakes, there will be new games and prizes as well as free hot dogs, candy and pop for kids. Dress up in your best costumes for there will be prizes for best costumes for kids – age 0 to 6, age 7 to 10, and age 11 and up. Of course there will be a costume contest for parents. Don’t forget to guess the number of jelly beans in the jellybean jar and perhaps take that home as well. Dress up and join Sorrento Lions on October 31st from 5:00 to 8:00 at Sorrento Memorial Hall 1150 Passchendaele Road. The best part is that it is all free! We would really like for you to experience the chills and excitement at the Party and of course we proudly present a new and very much improved scary haunted house. We dare you to try it! 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 250675-2616 for your copy. They make great gifts for friends and family. As a reminder: To all or-
ganizations with our Club’s boundaries - the South Shuswap within the area bounded by the Squilax Bridge west of Sorrento and the Tappen Valley Road in the East which includes Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Tappen, Notch Hill, Skimikin, Turtle Valley, Blind Bay, White Lake, and Eagle Bay as well as the entire area to the Narrows - we would like to make you aware of the Dilworth Foundation which is managed by the Shuswap Community Foundation
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hall. The skills are very similar except these balls are not round! Drop in fees turing local models and fashions from only $3, members just $2. If Snooker is Submitted by Lynne Lowes Our summer visitors have departed, the Lindy’s Boutique in Blind Bay on Oct 21st your game the guys play every afternoon smoke is gone, and it’s the perfect time to is now sold out. Another benefit of becom- from 1-4 pm except Wednesdays. get outside and enjoy the lovely fall ing a member is the opportunity to buy Keep your brain active as well as your weather. Our golf, pickleball and bocce body by playing cards. There is a Cribyour tickets early! members are still continuing to play as our If you don’t go south for the winter, bage & Canasta group that play Thursoutdoor program facilities are open until days at 1:00, a Social Bridge group that staying active and having fun is not a the end of October, weather permitting. plays on Monday at 1:00, and there is Duproblem at Cedar Heights. Our fall and September was a busy month starting winter Co-ed Keep Fit class has more plicate Bridge every Wednesday evening with a Wine and Cheese to welcome new than 100 members signed up for the Fall/ 7-9 pm. residents to the community and show them Winter session and still a few on the wait If you play an instrument or just like to the benefits of belonging to the Cedar sing join the Shuswap Ukulele Orchestra list hoping for a spot. Why so popular? Heights Community Associawho meet Tuesdays tion. Recline Ridge, Larch at 7:30 or if you are Hills and Sunnybrae winerinterested in acting ies provided free tastings, come to Seniors Sorrento Jams, White Lake Theatre Tuesdays at Organics , Celine’s Just Des1:00. Peter Blacklock serts, and The Village Groleads both of these cers had samples of their programs so you are specialities in addition to guaranteed to have door prizes If you missed this fun while learning event, our offer of the rest of some new skills. 2017 free if you purchase a Friday night you can membership now is still relax and come to the available . Just drop by the movies. We show Centre on Tuesday or Thurs- Left: Wenndee Quinn, owner of Sorrento Jams provides free tastings of her delicious recent movies every jams. Right: Pig chefs - Vic Hargitt (left) and Ennio serve up a hefty feast! second Friday at 7:00 day afternoons from 1-3 pm. pm for just $5. Our Over 100 people dressed in Hawaiian outfits and leis attended our Members pay only $130 from Sept to May next movie is Oct 27th Hidden Figures September Pig Roast. The succulent pig and the classes are 75 minutes three times (PG) an excellent movie about the women roasted to perfection all day over hot coals per week. Why so reasonable? We have who worked behind the scenes at NASA. was accompanied by baked beans, salads four certified instructors registered with The November 3rd movie is The Zoo and a huge carrot cake. A rousing game of BCRPA who volunteer their time, but we Keepers Wife (14A) an account of the pin the tail on the pig determined which could use a few more. If you are interested Warsaw Zoo and the couple who helped table ate first, followed by hula hoop and in becoming a fitness instructor for Cedar save hundreds of people and animals durbest dressed contests after dinner. This is Heights please contact us for more inforing the German invasion. For everything a fun annual event just for members, so if mation. you need to know about Cedar Heights, you want to come next year join the assoCarpet Bowling is a great winter alter- including sneak previews of our movies, visit ciation! our website: www.cedarheightscommunity.ca. native for our bocce players. The group Our popular Fall Fashion Show feaplays Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the lower
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First Responders By Sandra Reutlinger Hey ya’ll, we’re officially in fall and there’s some things you should know before you step out and go. It gets dark a lot earlier and not to be a worrier, but smart people wear reflective gear when walking outside around here. So go grab a light, don’t be so shy, you want to be seen by those driving by. Halloween night might give you a fright, so it’s good to know First Responders are somewhere in sight. Your local crew of trained volunteers help alleviate your fears, taking care of people until the ambulance arrives, working together and saving lives. Stay safe as you go door to door or doing that boogie on the dance floor. Eating all of that candy might seem just dandy but remember this as you down that chocolate kiss: ask yourself this question, is it a heart attack or just indigestion? Know what the symptoms are: Does the chest pain travel far? Maybe down your arm, or up through your back? The pressure has no slack, travelling up to your neck and jaw? Perhaps your heart is beating fast and your breath hard to draw?
Feeling nauseous and sweating a lot, unusually tired and needing a cot? Antacids and Aspirin® are good to have on hand so you know you’ve prepared and planned. Reflective signs are always good to have too so the Responders and Ambulance know how to find you. You can call Tom at: 250-675-3355 then post your new sign at the end of the drive. And now some exciting news and a huge shout out of thanks to all of the crews who helped out with Finz Golf Classic Tournament which was a fun and successful fundraising event. For the Responders they raised $4293 to help buy new equipment, like bandages and collars. The South Shuswap First Responders are full of gratitude for the community’s supportive attitude. We love where we live and the communities we serve. You’re welcome to come to practice and observe to see if you think you’d like to join the group. Give us a call to be in the loop. Stay safe and take care, for you, we are always there.
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Cyber Seniors Computer Program in the South Shuswap Submitted by Darcy Calkins Seniors in the South Shuswap area will once again be able to access free one-on-one computer support starting this fall. The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS), in partnership with the South Shuswap Health Services Society (SSHSS) and its affiliated committee, Copper Island Seniors Resource Services, will be offering free computer tutoring sessions in their new location at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre located next to the Spinnaker Café in the Blind Bay market. LASS is currently looking for volunteer tutors who are able to commit one hour per week to help local seniors with basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse, how to set up an email account, how to search for information on the Internet, or how to use an iPad or tablet or even their cell phone The computer program adds an important component to the slate of services provided by the Copper Island Seniors Resource Services such as foot care, massage, frozen meals, seniors luncheons, transportation, and access to the “Better at Home” program. If you are interested becoming involved with the Blind Bay Cyber Seniors program as a volunteer tutor, please contact: Darcy Calkins, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, at 250-4634555 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca or call the centre directly at 250-6753661.
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Blind Bay Memorial Hall Submitted by Jean Toker Local Artisans will be coming together once again to take part in the Artistry 2017 Event at the Blind Bay Hall. This has become an exciting destination event for shoppers in November, so make sure to put it on your calendar of important events to attend. The focus with Artistry is on local Artisans creating a variety of handmade specialized gift and collector items just for you. There is always something new and exciting to see. This
year will see some interesting new Artisans added to the very popular returning vendors. You can expect to see quality handmade items made especially for you, perfect for gift giving and your own personal use. Come down and visit us on November 18th and 19th at the Blind Bay Memorial Hall located at 2510 Blind Bay Road from 10:00 to 4:00 each day. For more information contact Jean Toker at jtokersix@gmail.com or phone 250-675-5521
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recording with them for 5 years. In 1990, he founded “Viewer Discretion” as a vehicle for his songwriting and an A.R.I.A Award for Songwriting that same year. In 2000, after 30 years of chasing fame and fortune, and seeing the changing musical landBy Jane Stephenson If you would like to spend the evening of Friday, October 13 scape around him, Paul turned his back on the music business and focused on getting the fortune part of the equation by getting into celebrating the number 13 then Carlin Hall is the place to be. business. He bought a candy factory! ALLENSONG will be in concert at 2014 marked a reboot of Paul’s music career and a return to 7:30 pm for an entertaining musical his life as a touring artist and performing songwriter. Getevening. (Visit allensong.ca) Tickets ting back to his acoustic routes, he formed ALLENSONG are $15 at the door. Doors open at with his wife, Petra, and is writing and performing songs 7:00. with a definitive 1960s/70s pedigree. Paul no longer plays The essence of ALLENSONG is music for fame or fortune. His satisfaction is derived from beautiful songs, built on strong lyrical Allensong - October 13 appreciative audiences who come to hear good songs and stories. Well crafted lyrics and innolaugh along with him about the triumphs and pitfalls he has envative melodies weave a quietly captivating commentary in a fusion of folk, pop, roots, and country, with the odd dash of reg- countered in his musical journey. ALLENSONG engages the gae. It’s music that hits your heart in original, introspective songs audience with a show that includes personal stories, anecdotes that contain a serious message about hard earned truths, presented and tales about many years in the music business, delivered with with a romantic feel, in a laid back vibe. Paul’s articulated guitar humorous ease. playing in combination with Petra’s smooth vocal harmonies, THE CONTENDERS - November 2nd Yes, these two delightproduce an emotional soundtrack that enhances the lyrical story and lends authenticity to stories of life and love, the human con- ful, story telling, songwriting, homegrown musical dition and worldly observations. gems are making their anPaul’s music career began in 1970 in the Maritimes, both playing in bands and performing acoustically. In the early 1980s, nual trek to Carlin Hall. he became a session player in Calgary, AB and played with vari- Why? They continue to have a blast traveling/ ous artists which exposed him to a multitude of styles. In 1985, touring together. They rekindle friendships, bring joy and laughPaul was a founding member and contributing songwriter to the ter to their fans, and love sharing their stories and music with all. successful Canadian reggae group “Activate”, performing and The Contenders, with guests Blu and Kelly Hopkins, will be at Carlin Hall on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm. You’d best get ‘em early as they sell out like hotcakes!! Valdy is a Juno Award Winner and Member of the Order of Canada and Gary is a Juno Award Winner and a Member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. We, at Carlin Hall, would like to acknowledge Gary Fjellgaard’s recent induction into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Gary!!
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Name That Tune returns to Sorrento on November 18 Submitted by Marilyn Clark The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society is hosting its second annual fundraiser, Name That Tune, on Saturday, November 18, at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Tickets are now available at Munro's Pharmacy, Lighthouse Market or the Sorrento Health Centre. Tickets are $25 each. Get yours early. Last year this event was sold out and we expect it will be again. Never was there more fun had in Sorrento than at the Name That Tune event in 2016. Many comments reflecting the fun had were common the next day, such as "I have lived here for 35 years and have never seen so much energy at a Sorrento event as was apparent at Name That Tune!" It was a spectacularly great time for all who attended. With your ticket, you get a pulled pork sandwich and a drink; you get access to a glorious array of silent auction items; you get to have a
great time Naming That Tune; and you support your local Health Centre. The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre is a joint venture between Interior Health and our community. Interior health provides the Nurse Practitioner; the community is responsible for the operation of the clinic. As a result, we depend on this event and your donations to pay the rent. The Society has charitable status under the Canada Revenue Act. Donations of $20 and up (not ticket purchases) are eligible for income tax receipts. Angie Heinz, CIFM host and Tony`s DJ Services will test your rock trivia knowledge. So, get your tickets early before they are sold out; put together a table to test your knowledge and compete for Rock Trivia Champion of Sorrento. So much fun! There will be a bar available and safe rides home. Come out, have a blast for
Notch Hill Natter By Jill Goward If I was a “bugologist” I would have noticed how different each autumn is. Three and four years ago, we Notch Hillers were inundated with wasps and hornets in various shapes and colours. Then we endured two years of endless nasty stinkbugs. This year we have had to put up with gazillions of midges, a tiny flying gnat whose name is probably more familiar to Europeans, but with their mosquito-like features, a pest nevertheless. It’s a whole different world out there if you’re into the study of insects. I think I’ll stick with plants, thank you. Speaking of plants, I know our flowers, shrubs, veggies, bushes, lawns and trees need weeks of rain to recover from the drought conditions of this summer but oh, do I want to be careful what I wish for. When moisture comes, it will be with a vengeance, have no fear! Notch Hill Town Hall has been well looked after over the summer and continues to host events. Coffee House resumes on Saturday 21st October at 7:00pm with another Gospel Night. This will be followed by a normal Coffee House on Saturday 18th November. Regular monthly-everyone-welcomemeetings continue the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The much looked forward-to Pot Luck Supper will be on Sunday 15th October at 5:00pm, this time turkey and ham will be provided by the Hall. Guests must bring their own vegetables/ dessert/etc. Take an interest in Notch Hill Town Hall by following on Facebook (our website has been cancelled due to low interest and budget reasons). For information on hall or church rentals or to volunteer please phone 250-835-4721 or 250-803-5206.
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only $25 and support your community`s health. Additional news from Sorrento Health Centre: our new Medical Office Assistant, Emily Malzahn joined our clinic on Monday, October 2. Drop in and say hi to her and buy your Name That Tune tickets from her. She is a delightful young woman who will greet you with a broad smile.
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Carlin School News
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Volunteer Computer Tutors Needed The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) wants to help seniors in the South Shuswap gain the computer skills needed to connect with their families and to participate safely in the computer literate world of 2017. If you are a computer user you can help - no need to be a computer expert! Commitment is one hour per week for 6 to 8 week sessions. Tutoring Sessions run at the: Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in Blind Bay Contact Darcy Calkins 250-463-4555 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca
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Submitted by Tricia Peloquin Summer is long over and Carlin school is in full swing! There are a rambunctious 274, eager to learn, students this year. We had our first parent advisory (P.A.C.) meeting on September 21st with a great turn out of parents and as usual our principal and vice principal. Thank you to all who came. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on October 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Carlin school library. Everyone is more then welcome! The P.A.C. also hosted the annual BACK TO SCHOOL event last week. The entire teaching staff was on hand to meet the new parents as the kids showed off their new class rooms for the year. A huge shout out of thanks to all the teachers and administration for coming back to school and spending the evening with all of us. The event was a great success with about 230 people attending. Thank you to all who joined us for beef on a bun and brought all the delicious desserts and salads for the potluck. Has anyone noticed the safety fences are back up? The renovations continue! The much needed replacement of leaky old windows continues along with the replacement/repair of an old tired exterior wall will start soon. The exterior will match the newly renovated rear of the middle school wing. Once this portion is completed to the first set of doors it is hoped to be continued right to the main entrance. Lets keep our fingers crossed for that! But in the meantime its great to have the work starting again where they left off last spring. Great things are happening at Carlin School!! The school is now composting!! Each classroom has been supplied with a bucket to place their organics in that is then dumped into a larger rolling bin and placed outside for pick up twice a week. According to head janitor, Scott, it has greatly reduced the amount of garbage going to the landfill. Way to go!! That's a great addition to teach the kids more about recycling and make them stewards of their own environment. And not to worry, Scott is already on top of the possibility of bears enjoying the bin of organics for composting. The bins will only go out when they are to be picked up. Lastly, we will be hosting the district parent advisory committee ( D.P.A.C.) meeting on the evening of October 16th. Mike McKay will be in attendance, the gentleman who replaced the school board, along with all the D.P.A.C. executive. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in our district education to come out and join us. The meeting will take place in our beautiful new library, so if you missed the grand opening last year and want to come see it please join us for this informative evening. And please remember, this is your school. If you have any ideas, thoughts or questions please feel free to email us carlinpac@hotmail.com, leave a note in the office addressed to P.A.C. or just come and say "hi" at any of our meetings. Have an awesome fall everyone!
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Tech Talk Email Hacking
By Stefan Schielke How do we know if our email has been hacked? What steps can we take to avoid our accounts being compromised? We are familiar with stories of someone receiving an email from a family member or friend claiming to have lost their wallet in a foreign country and needing money wired to them. Most people’s initial instinct is to help (and send money). Unfortunately, that money is often sent to a scammer who has either gained access to the victims account, or has copied their email address. Two situations to determine are: • Has my email been hacked? • Has my computer been infected with Malware? The first situation, when your account has been hacked, is highly unlikely but it is possible. This is a serious matter requiring additional steps than just changing your password. Most free email services (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc…) have security related information. If someone has gained access to your account, the security information needs to be changed along with your password. For example, recently a person received an email appearing to be from Telus. The email contained a link for the user to click and confirm some information. The link took the user to a page that looked like
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Telus, but it was actually a fake page. After the user name and password were entered, the “hacker” had everything they needed to gain control of the email account. The second situation occurs when someone uses your name, but a different email address, to send messages. For example: From Stefan Schielke <mailto:stefan@example.ca>, the sender has an incorrect <fake> email address. In cases like this your account is usually unaffected. Another possibility infects your computer with Malware when a link or attachment is clicked. Certain malware can then send emails to everyone in your address book, further spreading the virus. What can be done to help secure our accounts? First, use strong passwords unique to each account. Using the same passwords across multiple accounts leaves you susceptible to further accounts being compromised. Second, use a high level of security with two-factor authentication. For example, you are sent text message or email with a code to open your account on a new device. Finally, ensure you have up -to-date malware and anti-virus protection. If you need help with your online safety, please contact us on Facebook or Twitter, by email or phone.
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Shuswap Beachwalkers: Making Beaches Public And we thought it would be easy! We began a quest 14 months ago to reestablish everyone's lawful right to a pedestrian corridor through the obstacles placed on our public beaches over the last 50 years. We had no idea it would be so difficult to correct what seems like such a simple oversight. You may recall we are currently on the CSRD Board October 19 Agenda to request their support of our group's mission statement concerning an unhindered, boots-on-the-sand corridor for all peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including those with restricted mobilities-along the Shuswap foreshore. That date is fast approaching, but now we feel we must postpone it. Here's why. In early September one of our members learned of a Public Hearing for a rezoning bylaw (google Bylaw 900-19) aimed at retroactively legalizing a brand-new obstructive dock at Swansea Point on Mara Lake just south of Sicamous. Mara Lake is located within the Shuswap
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drainage basin and is subject to the same rules and regulations as we are here in Sorrento. In this so-called Information Age, how can one not be astonished by the outlandish notion of a waterfront owner spending many months and a small fortune to replace a 50-year-old obstructive timber dock with an new obstructive one to last the next 50, all in contravention of CSRD's Bylaw 900 which forbids such a dock? Or is this a modern example of the old saw, Better to ask Forgiveness than Permission? Several of us drove to Sicamous on September 20 to register our objections. Good thing, too: we turned out to be the only public in attendance that evening. Either nobody cares or, more likely, the world may need a more effective way of learning of these potentially-controversial rezonings. The only other attendees were the two property owners with their two dock contractors in tow, along with two members of the CSRD to conduct the Hearing. Interestingly, Mr. Owner made a point of walking out of the room when we stood to read our letters of protest into the record, leaving only 10 people to hear us out. Tender feelings aside, the damaging legal precedent set by this potential retroactive ap-
proval should be of concern to us all. There are several old obstructive docks in Swansea Point alone which will eventually require replacement. You know their owners are watching this process unfold. Dozens of obstructive docks are scattered along the Sorrento and other Shuswap foreshore areas, like remnants of a previous ice age. If this one illegal dock at Swansea Point is approved, will forgiveness legally take the place of permission not just this once, but every where and every time? Might be a good question for a courtroom, but I already have a hunch. In any case, the irony of the Beachwalkers appearing before the Board to ask for their support in the same hour as they potentially approve Bylaw 900 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 19, is not lost on us. Better, we think, to wait and see the Board's direction so we can then decide on ours. The CSRD Board, it must be said, is comprised of 11 good people doing their very best to represent a sprawling, diverse universe. Not all of these representatives will necessarily have foreshore access top of mind. Hopefully, however, they will be prepared to look beyond the pleadings in this unfortunate application in order to set fair sail for the future of the Shuswap's troubled public foreshore. Dan McKerracher, P. Eng. Sorrento
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Off the Grid
Episode 18 – Over the Edge! By Una St. Clair There are some stories that must not be told. Secret pacts are made in hushed voices as we swear never to let people know our stupidity. But horror fades with the years, and then it’s time to tell the story. We had a problem on our hands that ridiculously cold winter’s night. A big fat, smelly dead problem. At minus 30, the ground was impenetrable and the excavator immovable, its tracks frozen to the ground. With the internal heat of the dead ewe climbing and her bulging belly swelling up like a balloon ready to blow, we knew we had to act fast. We called a few knowledgeable associates. “Umm, what do you do at this time of year with a big dead thing, when you can’t dig a hole?” Everybody was in agreement, “Throw it in the woods, the critters will be glad of a winter feast!” So that night, we drove far, far away into the wilderness until Ernest found a deep crevasse surrounded by forest, obviously the only inhabitants being slavering coyotes. We pulled the corpse out onto the road. “Wait!” I yelled, “I need to remove the eartag!” Thinking like a criminal came easily. While I bent over the poor dead soul with my hunter’s knife in hand, unexpected lights of a car sliced into the darkness! Ernest took off back to the truck, leaving me standing over the body in stark knife wielding pose just as headlights caught me square on. I tried to look nonchalant. Yup, whoever was in that car figured out right away this was no time to stop and offer help….. Darkness descended again and Ernest reappeared, totally freaked out now. “Hurry up, we have to get this animal over the edge NOW!” I could see in a flash he was really worried about his reputation. “No, I haven’t managed to get the tag off yet. The ear is frozen!” I replied obstinately. “Forget that. Pick up the back legs and swing the sheep over the edge. Come on!!!” Well now, have you ever picked up a two hundred pound sheep and “swung” it around with a friend in the middle of the night? No, I didn’t think so. It’s impossible. We managed to roll the body five feet until it stuck in deep snow just off the road. “That’s it, I’m leaving!” Ernest yelled as he ran back to the truck. “What?” More headlights appeared, illuminating Ernest sitting calmly in the truck staring straight ahead. Now was not the time to surrender! I jumped into the snow beside the sheep, pushing it mightily with both feet towards the crevasse. With a horrifying whoosh, the body was suddenly sliding and in the next instant we tumbled together over the edge, plummeting into darkness. That smelly sheep and I hurtled downwards for 30 feet, locked in a terrifying embrace until we were stopped dead with me sprawled on top. A blessed tree had broken our plunge at the very lip of the crevasse! With single minded focus I applied one more big kick, dislodging the sheep which plunged into the black abyss. Mission accomplished, but how to get back up? “Help!” I croaked as I peered upwards. No brow wrinkled with concern looked down from on high, only silent stars bore witness to my plight. Seriously? No help was coming? It was a long, slow gasping crawl up the snowy vertical bank, fero-
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ciously grasping and holding onto trees, ever struggling upwards. “What took you so long?” Ernest inquired solicitously, when I eventually appeared perfectly disguised as the abominable snow-woman. I love farming in the Shuswap. Such a learning experience. Una St.Clair, Mission Impossible Farming HighCroft Farm, Sorrento, B.C. highcroftoffgrid@gmail.com
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Shuswap Overland Adventures Eagle Pass Mountain
stunning scenery and the smell of the mountains. Truly the freshest air I had breathed in weeks. Once through the massive fir trees, meadows and trickling creeks, we were at the base of a jagged mountain. Kira Lutterman climbing up towards fire tower at Eagle Pass The only description of what lay in front of us was that it and the temperature begins to fall. It’s looked like something from the Lord of only 3pm but I haven’t been this cool in The Rings movies. A tall, sharp, steep months. We gear back up and head down climb that looked like it would take days rather than just one hour to climb but dis- the trail giving us a whole new prospective tances can be deceiving in the mountains. of the mountain we just summated. Keeping our situational awareness high We earned our way up that mountain with for the possibility of a grizzly bear which every step rewarding us with the most is a common site in this area, we saunter spectacular views we could ever ask for. down to the trailhead. Senses overloaded, Just before the top we are literally on truly satisfied now we can go home. The our hands and knees climbing to the fire entire drive home all I can think of is how tower. With an overwhelming sense of lucky we are to live here. Less than a cousatisfaction, we arrive at the tower. We quietly hang our packs, pull out our water ple hours from home can feel like the other side of the world. and snacks and sit down, high above the I recently learned that the lookout is in mountain tops. The wind starts to pick up danger of being torn down and have contacted our local MLA about the situation. The wood part of the structure burned down in a lightning storm several years ago, leaving only the lower rock walls and foundation. Using donated money and labour, volunteers rebuilt the lookout five or six years ago. There is an on-line petition Historic Fire Tower perched on Eagle Pass MounAlpine bloom on the way to the incline of Eagle Pass that reads “The Eagle Pass
By Jason Lutterman Last month, I wrote about my adventures in August at the Elephant Hill Forest Fire and at Wells Gray Park. Later that month, my wife and I went to the Historic Fire Tower at Eagle Pass. There is an old fire tower perched high in the alpine far above any of the surrounding mountains. At an elevation of 7010 feet, you will find a small stacked stone building with a roof supported by large timbers. The view and setting are beyond anything I could have imagined, by far my favourite mountain hike so far. To get to this epic place you travel 29km east of Sicamous to the Crazy Creek FSR, drive 14km up the forest service road to the trailhead. From there it is a 6km hike in, with each step drawing you higher into the mountains. Lucky for us it was the alpine bloom and the first 45 minutes of this ascent took us through vast meadows of purple and yellow, over rocks and under fallen trees. Every breath was followed by
tain. From here you get 360 degree views of the Monashee Mountains, the Shuswap and beyond.
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Summit fire lookout, built in 1922, was rebuilt by enthusiasts, who did their due diligence in trying to get a permit. A Front Counter BC Government agent told them they didn't need a permit to rebuild an existing structure, so went ahead and rebuilt it. Now, ‘representatives of Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) learned of the cabin
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being rebuilt and indicated it could be torn down.’ The BC government are also investigating those who they say rebuilt it illegally.” Next month, I will be telling you about my trip to Bearcat Caves, near Monte Lake. Thanks again for reading our stories, you can contact us at Shuswap Overland Adventures on Facebook to join us on an adventure or get directions for one of your own.
Proposed Respite Program Update By Laurel Anderson The last few issues of The Scoop have followed Linda Eberle’s quest to begin a senior’s respite drop-in program and have asked for interested people to contact Linda if they can help launch this worthy and much needed program for the community. Linda is seeking to have this adult drop-in program in order to “engage seniors with living in a supportive way.” The September 15, 2017 issue of The Vancouver Sun published the findings of a survey of seniors in care homes and recommends “more family engagement.” The question they set forward is: “What of the seniors who either have no family close enough to do that or whose family members are already overwhelmed” by other demands? Linda is seeking to provide an option for seniors and their caregivers and is in need of community support to launch her program. To date she has had a number of individuals come forward with offers and advice. Linda now has lined up a coordinator, a musician, a cook and someone to fulfill the marketing aspect. She states that “we’ve got to generate community support because this is a much needed contribution to our community.” Support in the form of a springboard committee, for the program, would be a positive step for Linda at this point. Any of you loyal Scoop readers who can assist in helping this program become a reality please add your input, time and experience. Linda can be reach at 250-675-2568, or leave a comment on her Evergreens B&B Facebook page.
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the South Shus- 250-675-2616; email sorrenwap - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 tolionsclub@yahoo.ca and website •Blind Bay Community Society is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions eJean Toker 250- 675-5521, Clubhouse jtokersix@gmail.com • North and South Shuswap Com• Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier munity Resource - nsscr@live.ca, 250-675-2860 Leigh 250-515-4682 •Carlin Country Market • Okanagan Regional Library carlinpac@hotmail.com, (ORL) South Shuswap Heather 250-835-4422 Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca •Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan Heather 250-835-4422 McKerracher 250-319-5121 or • Copper Island Seniors Resource danmckerracher@telus.net Centre (CISRC) - (beside SLE • Shuswap Better at Home sales office) 250-515-6047, email: Wysteria 250-253-2749, cisrcbb@gmail.com. sbahintake@outlook.com • CRIMESTOPPERS • Shuswap Community Foundation 1-800-222-8477 250-832-5428 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul www.shuswapfoundation.ca Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, •Shuswap Hospice Society email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 FIRE DEPARTMENTS (Sorrento) • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers - 1 Chief Alan Rendell, -866-293-3851, info@slams.ca, 250-517-0429, www.slams.ca EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • South Shuswap Chamber of • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 PassCommerce - Karen Brown chendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-515-0002, manager@ south250-675-3555, shuswapchamber.com ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Res• Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer cue - Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, Road, Chief Gary Hoult, shuswapvsar.org 250-675-4441, • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca 250.835.2202 or • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sun• Dick: 250.574.4674, nybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief dicat993@gmail.com Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 • Shuswap Waterfront Owners TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca Association (SWOA) • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. info@SWOA.ca, Chief Bryan Griffin, web:www.SWOA.ca 250-835-4500, • Sorrento & Area Community WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca Association (SACA) – • Fire Services Coordinator saca@sorrento-shuswap.ca. BrenSean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 da Puetz 250-675-2599 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca •Sorrento Minor Ball FIRST RESPONDERS Geoff 250-804-6923, Debbie Edwards sorrentominorball@gmail.com thebackacher@telus.net. • South Shuswap Canada Day HEALTH SERVICES Committee - Tammy Packer • South Shuswap Health Services 250.463.2495 Society Sue McCrae • Victim Services - Brandi 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ Nakazawa 250-679-8638 • Sorrento Health Centre – • White Lake Community Hall So250-803-5251 ciety - 3617 Parri Road, • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • White Lake Residents Assoc. • JPW Road Maintenance - At(WLRA) President: Bryon Every. tendant 1-877-546-3799, Main wlrassociation@gmail.com office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, • White Lake New Horizons SenCelista yard (answering machine) iors Club 250-955-2231 Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 • Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary
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BLIND BAY • DIVAS - One Woman Show-Bonnie Kilroe on Fri Oct 13, 7pm.at Shuswap Lake Estates Comm Ctr in Blind Bay. Tickets avail at main office golf course & Music Man in Salmon Arm. FMI 250-517-7059 • W.I.S.E. Women’s Fundraiser - Oct 14, 5pm at Finz. Live band “Juke Box” starts at 7pm. • Sip & Paint - Oct. 19 at Duffers. FMI 403741-9681 • Cedar Heights Events: – Fall Cleanup - Tues. Oct. 17 9am. – Fall Fashion Show – Sat. Oct 21 – Doors open at 1:30 pm. (Sold out!) – Friday Night at the Movies: 7pm start (small fee) – Oct 27th – Hidden Figures (PG) – Nov 3rd The Zoo Keepers Wife (14A) – www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/Events • South Shuswap Library Adult Events – Through The Looking Glass: Wed., Oct. 25 ~ 1:30pm-3pm: Join author Deanna Kawatski for this informative workshop. Pre-register by calling 250 -675-4818. – Author Talk: Friday, Oct. 27 ~ 1pm. Join author Chris Czaijkowski for this interesting talk about Chris’ experience of homesteading in the wilds of BC. – What Does Good Health Look Like? Tuesday, Nov. 7 ~ 10:30am – 11:30am. Talk given by Dr. Jerre Paquette, PHD for this informative & interesting talk on good health. • South Shuswap Library Children Events – Baby Talk: Fridays, 10:15am – Crafty Saturdays: 2pm-3pm. – Pre-School Story Time: Tuesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31 ~ 2:30pm – 3pm – Mother Goose: Fridays, Oct. 13, & 27, Nov. 10 & 24 ~ 10:15am – 11:15am. – Reading Buddies: Saturdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 & 25, Dec. 2 ~ 11amNoon. – PJ Story Time: Tuesday, Oct. 24 ~ 6pm – 6:45pm. • Fitness for Independent Living - Fall session runs Thursdays until Oct 26 & 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 • Open House at Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre - Oct. 26, 2:30pm to 5pm at Blind Bay Market Place. Everyone is invited! See what kind of health services are available to you. • Artistry 2017 Event - Nov.18 &19 at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. 10am to 4pm. Local Artisans showcase a variety of handmade specialized gift and collector items For more information contact Jean Toker at jtokersix@gmail.com or phone 250-675-5521
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EAGLE BAY • Oktoberfest - Sat. Oct. 21. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm - brats, sauerkraut, potatoe salad, beer & wine. Tickets avail. at Eagle Bay Mercantile. FYI Sharon: 250-675-2408 SORRENTO • Badminton at Sorrento Elementary Starts Oct 11 until March 14. Drop in (small fee) on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Bring your own racket and runners. Everyone invited! Fun, non-competitive, great exercise and socializing. For more info contact Donna at 250-675-2397 • Rocktoberfest - Sat Oct 14 at Sorrento Hall. Music, Dancing, 50/50 Draw. Doors open at 7pm. Fundraiser for Sorrento Memorial Hall. • Notch Hill Potluck Supper - Sun. Oct 15, 5pm. Turkey & Ham provided by the Hall. Guests please bring veggies, desert etc. • Shuswap Labour Market Planning (SLMA) - Tues. Oct 17, 9am to 4pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Topic: Identifying priorities & building an action plan. Lunch provided. FMI shuswaplabour.com • Halloween Dress-up Party at Duffers Sat. Oct 28. 7 - 11pm. Live Music. FMI 250-675-2510 • Family Halloween Party - Oct. 31 at Sorrento Memorial Hall from 5pm to 8pm. Haunted house, costume contest for kids and parents, cake walk, games, prizes, hot dogs, candy. 1150 Passchendaele Rd. • Name That Tune - Sat Nov 18, Sorrento Memorial Hall. Tickets avail at Munro’s Pharmacy, Lighthouse Mrkt & The Sorrento Health Centre. Dancing & prizes. Come out for a fun-filled night! TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Allensong in Concert at Carlin Hall - Oct. 13, 7pm. Tickets at the door. www.allensong.ca/ • Chili & a Bun - at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Oct 14, 5:30 - 7:30pm. • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse starts up again on Sat Oct. 14. Doors open at 6:30pm. Music starts 7:30pm featuring Lowell Friesen & Lancen Davis Harms • PAC Meeting - Carlin School - Oct. 19, 6pm • Ukrainian Dinner - Saturday Oct. 28th. At Sunnybrae Seniors Centre. Doors open 5:30pm. All Ages Welcome!! Info: sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com • Halloween Fireworks - Tues. Oct. 31, 7pm at Sunnybrae Hall • The Contenders at Carlin Hall - Nov 2 at 7:30pm Tix avail. At Acorn Music in Salmon Arm • 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 WHITE LAKE • Halloween Dance & Costume Party Adults Only, Sat Oct 28 at White Lake Comm Hall. Bring a pot luck appy & your own beverage. A fun & festive evening out with friends. Tickets & FMI Mark & Kimberly Todd 250-835-4835. • Haunted House Halloween Festivities & Fireworks - Tue Oct 31, 6pm at the White Lake Fire Dept. Frightening characters, ghosts, ghouls, and fun entertainment for the whole family! Fireworks start at 7:30pm NORTH SHUSWAP • Lahal Games-Oct 15 at Roderick Haig Brown Park. Traditional game:11:00 am, Open games: no entry fee. Logs & sticks provided, Please bring traditional item, Prize table for teams. Please bring your chairs. For registrations contact Ralph McBryan 250-804-3632 • Bazaar & Craft Sale - Sat Oct 28, 10am to 2pm at the Lakeview Centre. Concession, raffles and draws. FMI about table rentals call or text Marianne 250-517-8365 or Karen 250-317-0012. For more North Shuswap events check out the North Shuswap Kicker OTHER AREAS • Shuswap Women in Business 3rd Annual Trade Show - Thurs Oct 19, 4pm to 8pm at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort in Salmon Arm. Netwok, promote and grow your business. FMI www.shuswapwomeninbusiness.com • Chase Skate Park Grand Opening - Oct 14, 12 to 2pm. Ribbon cutting & sign unveiling. Free hot dogs & refreshments & music. Everyone welcome/All donors welcome. • Skw’lax Traditional Pow Wow - Oct 14 at Skw’lax Pow Wow Arbour on Little Shuswap. Opening 11am Grand entry 1pm. Supper 6pm. FMI 250-679-3203 • Bidding for Murder - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Nov 4,10,11,17,18 & 19 at the Quaaout Lodge. Tickets: 1-800-6634303 or info@quaaoutlodge.com FLU CLINCS • Cedar Heights Hall, 2316 Lakeview Drive Tuesday, Nov. 7. Drop-in 10am - 2pm • Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road - Wed. Nov. 8. Drop-in 10am - 2pm
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail.com or call 250-463-2611 • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church, in
To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. Chase, BC • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm at • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower Duffers Den. FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca Susan level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 250-515-3276 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Cedar Heights Community Association Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm 250-515-6047, cisrcbb@gmail.com • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach walk - 3rd Saturday in Sorrento 10am. All ages • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm Wheelchair available by prearangement. FMI: • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am Dan McKerracher - 250-319-5121 or danmcker- • Sat - Karate 8:30am racher@telus.net. • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Eagle Bay Community Hall Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies meet weekly on 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http://www.thethirdhouse.ca/ • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 shuswaphikerladies/ • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mon- • Garden Club - 1st Thur.10am, 675-3884 days, 9am (till the end of October) (writing, danc- • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 ing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always Sorrento-Blind Bay. Conwelcome! Gaetane 675-2178 tact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am to 12pm. Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am noon. • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at 8:30am, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett 250- times, colouring, craft days, and more check our 675-2574 website or stop by. Blind Bay Community Society/Hall Notch Hill Town Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-803-5206 Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 www.notchhillhall.com or wolfebks@gmail.com • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) facebook.com/BlindBayHall Watch for special events all year. • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30am - 3pm; Betty • Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May Schriver 250-675-2249 or email: bschriver@ Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre telus.net email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy Ali250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage son at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am pawswbear@telus.net. • Ballroom Dancing - Wed., 7-9pm Carlin Hall • Scrappy Quilt Chicks - Fri. 9-3pm; 675-5077 or 675-4567 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net
• Family Movie Night - 3rd Fri. 6 to 8pm • Good Time Quilters - 1st, 3rd, 5th Tues. 9am-3pm. • Ladies Bridge Tues. 12 to 4pm • Lego Club - 2nd Wed 6:30 to 8pm • Line Dancing - Mon. Intermediate (1pm) / Wed.
Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI Maureen 250-675-3683 • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon • Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at 8pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib 1:30 pm 675-4117 • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. We are always looking for new members. FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 • Meat & 50/50 Draw Fridays 5-7pm (until Jun 22, 2018) at the Copper Island Bar & Grill Pub, Sorrento Inn, Sorrento, BC. FMI Call Wayne 250 -675-2616. • Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.
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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
WANTED Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs. Signs, lanterns, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard
TABLE RENTAL Artistry 2017, Blind Bay Hall Nov 18/19 Table Available for Local Artisans Contact Jean Toker at jtokersix@gmail.com or phone 250-675-5521
COMMERCIAL RENTAL South Shuswap Library
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
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