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By Barbra Fairclough off from the creek also creates additional A December 2020 application by the strain on the Sorrento Water System due Columbia Shuswap Regional District to increased sediment levels near the wafor a $6.3 million grant to deal with the ter intake. ongoing erosion threatening homes and At the 2020 Union of BC Municiproperty along the banks of Newsome palities conference, the CSRD was made Creek in Sorrento, has been denied. aware of a possible funding opportuniA 2019 ty through study, the Building commisCanada Infrasioned by structure Prothe CSRD, gram - Rural showed exand Northern tensive reCommunities habilitation Grant. work would Electorbe required al Area C Dito stabilize rector Paul the slope in Demenok has the affectbeen working ed area. The directly with Caen Road: View looking upstream (south) showing CSRD has residents trying the undercutting and debris (May 3, 2018) been lobbyto find soluPhoto Credit Westrek Geotechnical Services Ltd. ing the protions. He said vincial govhe was pleased ernment to fund the project, however, Selina Robinson, BC’s Minister of Musuitable funding programs did not exist nicipal Affairs and Housing, advised the or were not available for this project.

CSRD of this funding opportunity at a Since 2016, runoff in the creek has meeting held during the Union of BC degraded the steep banks to the point Municipalities convention in September where it is undermining the foundations 2020. of several homes and posing a risk to The BC Ministry of Municipal Afother properties. Every spring, increased fairs has confirmed the program had rewater flows in the creek take an addition- ceived significantly more applications al toll on the stability of the banks. Run(Continued on page 3)

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than could be funded and the project has not been accepted for funding.

“Erosion at Newsome Creek is a serious issue and a cause of considerable anxiety to residents in that area,” said Derek Sutherland, the CSRD’s Team Leader, Protective Services. “We want to help find workable solutions to deal with this safety issue. The CSRD

has other grant applications currently in progress and continues to explore all possible sources of funding for this mitigation work.”

The Newsome Creek Action Committee will be meeting with CSRD representatives in very early October to consider follow up to this decision.

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Here’s the SCOOP Google Earth imagery showing the lower reach of Newsome Creek below Highway 1.

The view is to the south. Contributed by Westrek Geotechnical Services Ltd.

Highway 1 Closed Until December 1

Transportation Investment Corporation The final phase of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project near Golden to improve safety, widen and realign the highway will inevitably require traffic disruptions and, at times, full highway closures.

Extended (multi-day/24-hour) closure is in effect until 6 am on December 1.

Exceptions are for the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend, which will be free of stoppages altogether from noon October 8 to noon October 12.

A detailed traffic management plan has not yet been prepared for December 2021 and beyond, but outside of the Christmas-New Year’s period, the daily norm is likely to be 30-minute stoppages between 9 am and 3 pm and between 8 pm and 10 pm, along with overnight closures from 10 pm to 7 am.

Road closures due to Kicking Horse Canyon Project construction apply only to the 4.8 kilometre construction zone in the canyon itself. The Trans-Canada Highway from Castle Junction to Lake Louise, Field and Beaverfoot will be OPEN even during overnight closures.

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 The Pro’s and Con’s of Incorporation The Community Consultation phase of the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study has been paused given concerns about safety in large public gatherings. A great deal of information has been assembled by our consultants to date, and all is available on the CSRD website. My role isn’t to suggest how you should vote, should we have a referendum, but rather is to help you make a fully informed decision. I participated in both the Governance Study and this Incorporation Study as a non-voting member, and in both cases it’s important to note I played no role in selecting the members of those Committees. This article is based on reports from those studies. So, let’s start with the Con’s: CON: Your taxes will increase The consultants have used $400,000 as per BC Assessment as the value of a typical home; for this home the following tax increases are projected if incorporation occurs, for the first 5 years: Year

2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27

$ Increase -$1.19 $65.18 $70.40 $76.14 $81.19

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These figures from the Tax Notices do not reflect significant new spending or inflation, but rather assume that spending will continue largely as is. (Note-the 5-year average tax increase for Area C from 2017-21 is 3.7%) These figures do include costs for policing, roads, new municipal office, mayor and council, grants-in-aid, plan-

ning, bylaws, building inspection, utilities, parks and recreation, and administration staff, and increases to reserves, subject to approval of mayor and council. By 2027, reserves on account at a new municipality are projected at $14,728,000, including about $6,000,000 for roads upgrades, maintenance and repairs. If your home is worth more or less than $400,000, your taxes would adjust accordingly. (tax notices are posted for homes with $600,000 BC Assessment value on the CSRD website; note that market value often differs from BC Assessment). Should most homes experience increases in value due to market conditions, this doesn’t necessarily translate to tax increases.

The primary factor driving tax rates is the budget and tax requisition as approved by the local government. In any scenario, the BC Home Owners’ grant still applies.

These figures do not include costs for a local police detachment. The decision to build a new detachment would be made by the municipal council based on community input sometime after 2026. It should be noted if a new council is elected under a mandate of reducing property taxes, these figures could be reduced. Similarly, if a new council is elected based on a mandate of new services and amenities, these figures could be increased. The point is that this decision would be made by a locally elected Council in consultation with the community.

CON: Incorporation would create another layer of bureaucracy and cost.

This concern is understandable, however, because there would be no duplication of services or staffing between the CSRD and the new municipality it really is not the case. A new municipality would take over responsibilities for governance and services currently managed by the CSRD, as well as the costs. If incorporation occurred, the CSRD would need to reduce its staffing as a result of reduced workload and funding, and we would not pay taxes for these staff and services to the CSRD. (Area C currently funds about 32% of all tax dollars at the CSRD.) A mayor and 6 councilors would form the municipal decision-mak(coninuted on page 5)

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ing body following election in October 2022. Costs include an annual salary of $30,000 for a mayor and $13,000 per councilor as these are typical salaries in BC. There are no benefits or pension plans involved. There would be 15 staff in the new municipality, and all these costs are factored into the Tax Notices.

CON: We would lose our rural way of life.

This point is open to a wide range of interpretations, definitions and opinions. When we are able to meet again, I would suggest that this would be a useful question to ask of mayors from communities that have already incorporated when they participate in a public panel discussion as part of the community consultation process.

CON: Under incorporation non-profits would lose their grants-in-aid and/or tax exemptions for community halls Tax exemptions for non-profit groups, while not automatic in municipalities, are provided each year as permissive exemptions by all municipal councils, including those in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Revelstoke and Golden. It’s reasonable to assume that non-profits receiving tax exemptions now would receive these same exemptions in a new municipality. Non-profit organizations benefit from grants in both electoral areas and municipalities, subject to approval by Board or Council. Budget projections for a new municipality have included identical grant-in-aid funding levels as per the CSRD Area C budget.

I hope this helps clarify things and provides you with some good information. Note at time of writing, there are over 50 frequently asked questions about incorporation addressed on the CSRD website, so please take every opportunity to get your questions answered. As well, small community groups are offered an opportunity to meet as a small group, either in person, or online, with our consultants to review the key facts coming out of this study. If you wish to have a small group meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact me, or register for this on the CSRD website.

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By Barbra Fairclough Construction of a community hall at Blind Bay and Ingram Road began in earnest in the fall of 1907. The land donated by Harry Baines in 1905 meant the community would have a new hall. With enthusiasm and muscle, men felled and trimmed trees into logs. All trails led to the new hall. Working their teams of oxen, logs were hauled from their farms to the donated land. As work progressed the women fueled the hard work with large batches of stew made in wash boilers.

People came from all around New Years Eve party at the first Hall. Photo Courtesy Blind Bay Community Society the area and work bees continued through the winter. Folks came for bers had outgrown the nearby Blind Bay Schoolhouse (1913) days at a time. and in 1950 the schoolhouse closed and amalgamated with the With more settlers coming into the area, the need for a hall new Carlin School. Originally Mr. Norm Mclean donated the became evident and the building of the hall brought people to- land for the Blind Bay School and when the school closed, Mr. gether from all parts. There was an enthusiasm and excitement Len Reedman purchased the schoolhouse for $1 and it then bemeeting neighbours and forging new friendships. came the Blind Bay Community Centre. Once again there was Maureen Croft-Steen, a current a place to gather. day custodian of the stories of the The new community Blind Bay Hall says, “The area has centre was active over the quite a story and I hope we don’t years. When the Blind Bay forget it.”

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By March 1907, the hall was to get together outside of finished and with 150 settlers atfriend’s kitchens, they betending, the hall opened to the gan meeting up at the old community. Harry Baines’ death schoolhouse hall. revealed the transfer of the hall Maureen Croft Steen property to the district did not hapshares that over time it pen as expected. The new owner was apparent the one room Mr. Durham who had purchased the schoolhouse did not have property around 1949/50 had oththe amenities to keep up er plans and so the hall was demolwith the ever growing ished. use. So, in 1978 the Blind The community was not withBay Community Society Blind Bay Painters at the school house/community hall. out a hall for long. Student numformed and began planning Photo Courtesy Blind Bay Community Society.

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for a new hall on the same site to meet the ever increasing needs of the growing community.

After planning and organizing by the volunteers, construction of a new community hall begin in 1979. Volunteers brought their time and dedication and with local business support and donated materials, the work began.

May 1980 the Sorrento and Blind Bay Fire Departments came together to burn down the original schoolhouse building. This cleared the way for the opening of the new community hall and in October that year, a new hall officially opened.

The society dedicated the Blind Bay Memorial Hall to the pioneers and residents who came before.

With over 200 people attending, the opening of the hall was no small affair.

Mr. Ed Fountain, then president of the Blind Bay Community Society commenced the ribbon cutting alongside Mr. Len Reedman, the eldest born person in Blind Bay on that day. MLA Bill Knight attended and MP Nelson Riis, called back to Parliament, phoned the day prior to offer his good wishes and gifted the hall a Canadian flag.

During the opening Mrs. Doris Syms revealed a plaque of 180 names of those who had passed since the first families moved into Blind Bay. Mrs. Syms was the eldest living person in Blind Bay at that time who had resided there continuously. She came to Blind Bay as a little girl and never left.

Life at the hall filled with activities bringing people together from the first wedding and reception in 1983 of Margaret McFie to James Howard to social groups like Ta’lana Twirlers to the Blind Bay Painters that have found their home at the hall for years.

The Blind Bay Hall remains a place for residents to come together. In modern days, the hall is home to the GT Dragon Boat Society, the Lakeview Probus Club, Blind Bay Painters, among others.

A bright spacious space with modern conveniences and a view of the lake, the Blind Bay Hall is perfect for families or friends to gather for family reunions, weddings, or private functions.

2013 marked the dedication of the Reedman Gallery in the lower floor.

Volunteers worked to create this space as a home for the Blind Bay Painters Art Show and Reedman Gallery Artist

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The hall honors the hundreds of people of Blind Bay who have contributed their dedication, hard labour, planning and vision to meet the social and community needs of the residents.

The volunteer board of the society is continuing with the traditions and work to host a variety of workshops and events for

everyone to enjoy. The Blind Bay Hall has been an anchor in the community where friends and neighbours can come together.

“Since the very beginning the hall has always played a vital role in the community,” says Agnes Nykiforuk, President of the Blind Bay Community Society.

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Frequently Asked Questions Have Answers

By Barbra Fairclough The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs made the decision on September 15, to pause the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study Community Engagement process.

The latest directive from Interior Health is that no more than fifty persons can gather without proof of full vaccination. A discussion panel and two open houses that were scheduled for late September and early October were designed for a larger community attendance. This decision was made after canvassing members of the Incorporation Study Committee and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

There are hopes of resuming in person engagement events in late January 2022.

New dates will be advertised publicly and promoted through the CSRD website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms so stay tuned.

Information about incorporation is located at the CSRD Incorporation webpage where you can find all documents and information here in one place. Even though public meetings have been postponed you can still access information on the CSRD website incorporation page.

Over the course of the incorporation study, residents have put forth their questions and their answers are posted under “Frequently Asked Questions” on the CSRD website. Any questions you submit are all answered by the consultant.

Are there any communities in BC that have incorporated only to then decide to return to be incorporated? Why is the boundary for a new municipality different from the boundary for Area C1? Would residents in a new Sorrento-blind Bay Municipality continue to receive the Homeowner Grant that they receive today in electoral Area C? These are examples of the some of the questions you can find answers to on the Fre-

quently asked Questions page on the CSRD website.

Click on the “submit your question” button, submit your question.

For incorporation study documents, go to the Study website or you can review hard copies of all the study documents at the South Shuswap Library Branch in Blind Bay, the Sorrento Centre in Sorrento and the CSRD Office in Salmon Arm.

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Front Row (L to R)– Curtis Hebson, Leon Kozak, Lise O’Brien, Jeremy Wozniak, Mike Tolpa, Ken Beyer Middle Row – Al Shirley, Tracy Lemieux, Paul Perry, Nigel Collett (Captain), Robert Warner, Cathy Maralia (Training Officer), Gloria Howells, Henry Schnell First Step – John Edmonds (Deputy Chief) Top Row – Alan Rendell (Fire Chief)

Shuswap Fire Dept.

Front Row (L to R) Cameron Crowie, Brandon Jacobsen, Jerid Crowe, Captain James Kermack, Don Mitchell Middle Row – Walter Singer, Chris Whittaker, Captain Frank Samuel, Training Officer Jeremy Denny Back Row – Duty Chief Tyler Barrett, William Denny, Gary Cherry, Kyle Lessard, Chief Gary Hoult Missing – Eric Terry, Austin Knopf, Tyson Shewchuk, Devon Gardner, Kathy Werkman, Dave Upshall, Carson Hoult, Quade Mitchell, Quinn Mitchell, Kieth Rackel, Jr. Cadet Mathew Denny

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Left to right- Steve Janz, Ryan Campbell, Matt Porter, Lesley Tessier, Will Porterfield, Jeremy Hachey, Steph Szunega, Steve Smyrl, Kara Slous, Owen Bonnell, David Ruten, Amber Whelpton, Zach Hall, Luke Simmonds, Rob McGee, Mark Stott, Ron Boruta, Nick Snoek, Marc Zaichkowsky Missing - Ryan Gray, Al Potter, Glen Boyes, Chinook McLean, Norm Gray, Micah McLean

White Lake Fire Dept.

Left to Right: Bryan Griffin (Chief), Jayson Tracy, Lester McInally (Hall Captain), Brian De Winter, Marcus Wheeler, Dylan Taylor, Tony Smith, Mike Borkent, Emily McIsaac (Training Officer), Jesse Young, Sophie Randell, Gary Winram, Alan Cook (Captain), Lynn Mazur (Deputy Chief).

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Thank you, Local Firefighters

By Jo Anne Malpass South Shuswap firefighters pictured here not only worked to keep our communities safe during this summer’s devastating fire season, but many also volunteered to help protect other communities around the province.

These people are your neighbours, friends or family who go out in dangerous situations, suit up, drive the fire trucks, respond to a variety of scenes, raise funds for their communities and maintain their Fire Stations, all with the professionalism gained through extensive training.

An Eagle Bay FD Facebook post says “These are the people who leave the dinner table without touching their meal, the people who get up from their warm bed in the middle of the night, the people who stop whatever they’re doing to answer the call so we can all sleep soundly knowing help isn’t far.

These are the people who love their community so deeply that they give their precious time to volunteer, fundraise, train and practice to make their community a better and safer place.”

Columbia Shuswap Regional District teams responded to seven significant fires in the Shuswap this summer, Bews Creek (Malakwa Area), Three Valley Lake, White Rock Lake, Hunakwa Lake (Sey-

mour Arm), Momich Lake, Two Mile Road (Sicamous/Swansea Point) and Crazy Creek Gorge Fire (Queest Village/ Pete Martin Bay), said Derek Sutherland, Manager of the CSRD Protective Services.

The CSRD also sent apparatus, Structural Protection Units and crews to assist on fires outside our area. These include Tremont Creek near Logan Lake, Sparks Lake near Kamloops and Barriere, and Lytton.

“In all we sent 39 firefighters on 22 deployments specifically for structure protection and wildfire response. Protective Services responded to seven engine requests, 5 water tender requests, and all three of our SPUs were deployed throughout the season.” 11 CSRD fire departments sent apparatus and/or firefighters to support the local and provincial efforts.

Along with protecting other communities, local fire departments helped contain wildfires in our area and monitored others nearby to keep residents informed.

One example of this was August 10 when Eagle Bay Fire Department responded to a smoking burn pile on private land off a forestry road above Eagle Bay. The smoke had been reported to BC Wildfire by a concerned resident. This burn pile was outside of the EBFD fire

protection area. Required approval was quickly sought and given by BC Wildfire to action this incident. EBFD was able to extinguish the smoldering burn pile and prevent any spread to surrounding areas.

Wildfires near White Lake and Tappen-Sunnybrae, but outside fire protection areas, were monitored by local firefighters until they were classified as extinguished.

A statement from the CSRD in September said “It has been a tough, anxiety-ridden time for many of our residents and we wish to thank everyone for their patience, kindness and understanding.

Citizens of the Shuswap pulled together, supported each other, and pitched in wherever they could − working tirelessly to make the best of difficult situations.

We want to thank all those who offered their support and encouragement to the BC Wildfire teams and fire crews, our local CSRD firefighters and their municipal counterparts, the hard-working volunteers with our Emergency Support Services Program, those working in the Emergency Operations Centre and all other emergency personnel. The messages of gratitude from the public were truly appreciated.”

Thank you to all our firefighters for answering the call.

Part of an Amazing Team Deployed to Lytton

By John Edry, Deputy Chief Eagle Bay FD What an eventful summer it has been. Nothing says teamwork like grabbing a bunch of firefighters from all over the CSRD, greater BC, Canada, and even internationally, and putting them together to work towards a common goal. There were a significant amount of forest fires this year in BC and I felt very fortunate to be part of such an amazing team that worked to contain them.

I was deployed out to the Lytton fire on July 1, 2021.

When the team I was with first arrived, it was like a scene from a post apocalyptic movie. If you have seen any of the images from the area, you know what I’m talking about, but pictures only go so far. Seeing it in person really takes your breath away. If I found it this emotionally intense to see the devastation, I can only imagine what it was like for those who call Lytton, home.

Upon arriving in Lytton, we were sent to meet with the

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We were offered meals prepared by some local community volunteers, always abundant and with smiles and stories to share. Throughout our involvement, the Fire Chief, with the help of the local community, would drive around to all the units deployed and bring refreshments and offer support, encouragement, and gratitude. What a humbling experience. A community that had seemingly lost so much, had not lost its heart.

As the fire continued to move through the region, I became increasingly aware of the resources it takes to undertake an event such as this. Forestry, Structural Protection Units, Firefighters, Air Support, RCMP, BCSPCA, Operations, Base Camp personnel…the list continues to grow. The whole event seemed very well coordinated.

We would be briefed daily, at the beginning of our min-

imum 12-hour shift and roll out as a team, ready to take on our assigned tasks. At the end of our shift, we’d head back to base camp, have a shower, a meal, and crash for a few hours ready to start again the next day.

The support of my local fire department was extraordinary as well. When a few of us deployed realized we could use some additional supplies, we contacted our departments and they arranged to have everything delivered out to us at base camp. Comments of support and encouragement were also readily forthcoming.

First and foremost, in the minds of everyone, was the safety of all involved. There were some intense moments every day of my deployment but because our team had the training and worked together, we knew we could rely on each other and persevere. I’m honoured to be a member of the CSRD, to have access to the training offered, and to share that training by helping to protect this wonderful community.

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Regional District Supports Community Service

By Barbra Fairclough Twenty Non-Profit Organizations (NPO) have been awarded a $5000 grant-in-aid by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD).

Thirteen of which located in or operate within the South Shuswap are Blind Bay Community Society, Carlin Hall Community Association, Cedar Heights Community Association, Eagle Bay Community Association, Notch Hill Town Hall Association, Sorrento Lions Club, South Shuswap Health Services Society, South Shuswap Transportation Society, Sunnybrae Community Association, Sunnybrae Seniors Society, White Lake Community Hall Society, White Lake Residents Association and North and South Shuswap Community Resources Association.

On April 15, 2021, the CSRD Board approved up to $100,000 of the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funding be allocated to eligible community non-profit organizations to a maximum of $5,000 per organization in accordance with Policy F-37 “COVID-19 Safe Restart Electoral Area Grant-inAid Funding”.

The Board designated these funds to ensure the continued and future viability of organizations delivering core community services and those delivering critical community-based supports to vulnerable populations, due to operational issues and fiscal pressures as a result of

COVID-19.

On November 3, 2020, the CSRD received a $645,000 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant to support local governments in dealing with increased operating costs and decreased revenues for established services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2021, the CSRD received additional funding in the amount of $344,000. This funding is subject to strict reporting requirements to ensure optimal transparency on the use of these funds and there are significant limitations on what the funds can be used for.

The Policy F-37 “COVID-19 Safe Restart Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid Funding” was developed with those limitations and reporting requirements contained within the Policy. Applications were received up to June 30, 2021.

The full $100,000 was allocated at the August 19th board meeting to 20 eligible applications from organizations that met all the requirements under the policy. The board report of August 19th indicated that “The Board recognizes the value to the electoral areas of non-profit organizations and charities maintaining a local presence, and that a contribution by the CSRD may support continued community services.”

This support is timely and important to all the non-profits that received funds.

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raising, and managing efficiencies in operating is daunting during changing pandemic conditions.

Non-profits operating facilities such as community halls have an added layer of operational responsibility managing facilities. Larry Stephenson, Director with the South Shuswap Chamber shares “Halls with reliable income sources will fair better but halls depend on revenue sources of regional, provincial, and federal funding.”

During 2019 the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of non-profit organizations that were located in or focused their work in the South Shuswap. Sixteen organizations responded and of the respondents they represented 135 board members, 851 volunteers, and 2,260 organization members. Of the sixteen organizations reporting the total contribution to the community is $2,657,078. Extrapolated for all 40 NPOs (today NPOs are approximately 50) that becomes $4M. The investment of $5000 grant will assist NPOs bridge to a later date when pandemic conditions have evolved, and folks can gather more easily in greater numbers. Many of the halls continue to upkeep their facilities while juggling the everchanging landscape of operating.

Visit the south Shuswap Chamber website and see “Associations and Societies” in the member directory.

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Notes from the CSRD Board Meeting

OCTOBER 3 TO 9

By Jo Anne Malpass Sorrento Blind Bay Park Parking Repaving - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board at its September meeting, approved spending $60,000 from the Electoral Area C Community Works Fund allocation for additional asphalt resurfacing of the upper parking lot at Sorrento Blind Bay Park.

A report from Ryan Nitchie, Team Leader, Community Services, says Dawson Construction Ltd. provided the lowest bid and was awarded the resurfacing contract for the tennis and sport court. Staff has recommended that additional paving works be completed to the upper parking lot area to take advantage of preferred pricing provided by Dawson, which has mobilized equipment and has an asphalt production plant in the general area at this time.

The condition of the asphalt parking surface in the upper parking area of the park is in extremely poor condition. In the summer, the upper parking area is used for parking, and in the win-

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ter season (when weather conditions permit), the area is flooded to create an outdoor skating rink.

The CSRD expects the work on the sports court will be complete and ready for use, beginning October 4.

Shuswap Tourism - After a Shuswap Tourism meeting of elected officials, the District of Sicamous has decided to stay in the Shuswap Tourism service for another year. CSRD Director/Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz said after discussion with other mayors and directors, the District of Sicamous is comfortable with giving it another year to see if deliverables are advantageous.

BC Ambulance – The Board received a letter from Ross Hayward, a/ Assistant Deputy Minister Health Services Division in response to its concerns about reducing service to the rural ambulance system. Hayward wrote that an announcement on July 14, 2021 includes the conversion of 24 rural ambulance stations to 24/7 ALPHA stations to enhance ambulance coverage

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for these communities. “You will be pleased to know that Golden, Revelstoke and Sicamous are all included in those 24 communities. This will result in a total complement of eight full time positions at each station at the end of the conversion process.” The start date for this new model to be implemented is November 1, 2021. Chair Kevin Flynn thanked board members and other regional districts for being assertive on this issue and voicing their community’s concerns.

Development Variance Permit – The property owner at 2231 Sunset Point Road in Blind Bay is proposing four variances on setback requirements to construct an addition to an existing accessory building, a detached single car garage. The Board approved issuance of the permit.

Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Amendment & South Shuswap Zoning Amendment Bylaw - The owners of 1302 Trans-Canada Highway and 1295 Notch Hill Road are applying to amend the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 725 and the South Shuswap Zoning Bylaw No. 701 to allow increased density for a future residential development fronting Notch Hill Road and a commercial development fronting the Trans-Canada Highway.

The Board approved third reading of the OCP Amendment Bylaw. The board also approved third reading, as amended, for the zoning bylaw, which includes the requirement of a Section 219 Covenant regarding pedestrian access and the preservation of greenspace.

Before the amendments are brought back for adoption by the Board, next steps include registering the Section 219 Covenant, comment and approval from the Ministry of Transportation as it is adjacent to the highway and then board approval of a development variance permit to be presented at future board meeting.

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October 2021

Thank you to the Voters

HAPPY FALL

By Mel Arnold, MP Elect North Okanagan-Shuswap I would like to thank the voters of the North Okanagan-Shuswap who entrusted me to continue serving as Member of Parliament. Election campaigns require much work and commitment and I thank the many grassroots volunteers who helped drive our campaign across the finish line. I also thank my best friend and life partner, Linda, for supporting me every step of the way.

Although I was one in the majority of Canadians who opposed an election call, it was heartening to see citizens engaged by voting and mobilizing in support of campaigns of their choosing. Our democratic process and right to vote are important, even in an election that is ill-timed or unnecessary. I thank everyone who voted and volunteered and the candidates who put their names forward to provide voters with choices.

Throughout the election, I heard from thousands of residents of the North Okanagan-Shuswap who shared their concerns and priorities with me. What I heard at doorsteps, in emails and on the phone was that Canadians didn’t want an election- they wanted the government to do its job and lead our nation out of the pandemic.

Young families and seniors shared their concerns about rising costs and inflation that are driving affordability out of reach for so many Canadians. Employers weathered by the past 18 months shared their challenges in hiring workers and workers related how local housing and rental markets make it difficult to settle here to work. The heat domes and wildfires this summer demonstrated the need for climate action and many residents expressed their expectation that emission reductions be achieved.

As MPs await the resumption of Parliament, I am engaging with Indigenous and local governments to further define needs and priorities of communities across our region. I expect the federal budget to be released in March and I will be developing a pre-budget submission in the coming months to submit to the government and guide my advocacy as your MP in the coming year.

I also wish to highlight that on September 30th Canada marked our first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

I supported the establishment of this day because I believe it can support Canada’s pursuit of reconciliation if we use this day to consider how we can strengthen our personal understandings of history and commit to actions that support reconciliation and healing in the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

In the coming Parliament, I will continue to press the government to accelerate implementation of the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released in 2015 and take other steps necessary to support reconciliation.

Regardless of which candidate you voted for, I am committed to listening to all constituents and fighting for legislation and policies to deliver results for our communities.

My staff and I are here to serve you. If you have input to share or if we can assist you in navigating federal government services, you can reach us by phone at 250-260-5020 or my email at mel.arnold@parl.gc.ca

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Eagle Bay Fire Department

By Jeremy Wozniak To everyone affected by this year’s fires, we are all most definitely still thinking of you. For all of you who came together with various levels of support, offering living spaces to displaced families, generously donating different wildfire funds and the clerks at the tills passing them along, food and clothing banks, the front-line workers, and volunteers… Thank you!

As far as our fire protection area stretches, we only had one small fire on the BC Wildfire map dashboard. Hats off to summer timers and locals alike for their vigilance and awareness in keeping us all safe. This September held one call out to a motor vehicle incident. As much as we work hard to prepare for an incident, the less the better. At the time of writing this, the fire ban has been completely lifted allowing for category 2 and 3 fires. Please be proactive and diligent while working on burn piles that have been piling up all summer.

My name is Jeremy, and I am the newest recruit at the hall.

My wife, children and I bought property in Eagle Bay last year and moved in this spring. I joined with the fire hall to be a part of and contribute to our new community and what an amazing decision this is turning out to be. And who didn’t wish to ride in the big red shiny truck with flashing lights and sirens to help in an emergency? Well, the sandbox just gets bigger as we go.

The other recruits and I are getting all the technical and hands on training we can handle. We are learning important fire prevention and management, first on scene risk analysis and procedures and how to work with this brilliant diverse TEAM of achievers to accomplish our two main objectives: preserve life and stop damage to important structures.

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Heading into autumn I would like to bring up a few safety notes. When the clocks change to fall back an hour is also a good time to change batteries in smoke and Co2 detectors. High vis reflectors are always a cool addition to any Halloween costume. Keep your bedroom doors closed at night to eliminate fire, smoke and heat spreading in that direction. Fire will find the path of least resistance.

And lastly, NEVER throw water onto a candle! Hot wax is flammable, and the water will only spread it up and out to oxidize resulting in a dangerous fireball.

We with sadness accepted the resignation of one of our long-standing members Peter O’Brien from the Department at the end of August. Peter had been very active with the department and will be greatly missed.

Thank you, Nigel, for letting me in on this special part of your world and writing this month’s article.

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the B S story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it” -Felix BaumgartnerEagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who would like more information – please contact Alan Rendell 250-5170429. He will be happy to answer any questions. Practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for 2 hours, all equipment and training are provided.

You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire department news on our ‘Eagle Bay Fire Department’ Facebook page or on Instagram. You will also find links to more information about current burning regulations and the CSRD’s FireSmart initiatives.

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October 2021

Decibel Coalition Readies for Transport Canada Meeting

By Barbra Fairclough The Shuswap and Mara Lakes Decibel Coalition Society (SMLDC) attended Transport Canada Canadian Marine Advisory Council virtual public meeting on April 14th. One of the issues discussed was the regulation of illegal exhaust systems for pleasure craft.

Gary Milne of SMLDC shares that pleasure craft leave the manufacturer compliant at 75dB or lower but altering the exhaust systems can change decibels to 85dB or higher. He suggests speed and sound come hand in hand.

With a goal of bringing peace and tranquility to people who love the Shuswap and Mara Lakes, the Decibel Coalition expects a three year trajectory to achieve results of their goals.

Over the course of the summer volunteers on Shuswap and Mara Lakes have collected several decibel readings with accompanying video that will be brought to a planned virtual public meeting in November with Transport Canada at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council. This presentation will be from a national coalition of cottage owners, community associations and boating groups organized by Safe Quiet Lakes.

Safe Quiet Lakes was formed in 2011 by representatives of lake associations in Central Ontario and works collaboratively with lake community stakeholders to promote safe and quieter lakes. The meeting in November will assist in conveying local interests from across the county to promote

change in existing legislation in Small Vessel Regulations SOR/2010-91.

Gary Milne says lake traffic was different this year due to the smoke from wildfires. “Despite this we have managed to collect enough information to present at the meeting in November.” The dates for the Marine Advisory Council meeting are between November 23 and December 1. Milne says more details will follow when the date and time of the presentation is scheduled.

Milne says they are working closely with the RCMP marine division regarding issues of enforcement and the coalition has completed research on enforcement models in other jurisdictions. Half a dozen models of successful enforcement in Europe and the states have been reviewed and some like Wisconsin have had regulations and enforcement in place for several decades.

Milne has been publishing blog updates on the petition website. You can find a new one once every month or so. The petition, “Noisy Boats on Shuswap and Mara Lakes.” will be updated as new information comes in.

At the end of October Milne will make available a survey for anyone interested. Watch for this on the blog postings.

For information contact Alan Drinkwater, alandrinkwater50@gmail.com, or Gary Milne, garyjamesmilne1@gmail. com Petition link https://chng.it/dgxjBFVc at Change.org

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Post-pandemic Future Requires Strong Economic Recovery Plan

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap Throughout the pandemic, people here in the Shuswap and across the province have made sacrifices to keep our fellow British Columbians safe. These sacrifices have always been driven by the dream of building a brighter future — a future without a pandemic, and one that will see our businesses and communities return to the ‘normal’ we once all enjoyed. Even though the challenges of COVID are still all around us, British Columbians are pressing government for a plan to lead us into a stronger and brighter future.

With inflation hitting an 18-year high and B.C.’s forecast deficit being estimated at $4.8 billion, we know that the economic challenges from this pandemic will be with us long after COVID is behind us. British Columbians are looking to the Premier and his government for a concrete economic plan that will lead B.C. into its post-pandemic recovery but frustratingly, this plan is still missing.

B.C. still has 17,400 fewer private sector jobs and 12,600 fewer full-time jobs compared to pre-pandemic levels.

What’s more, the hidden unemployment rate — which includes people who have given up looking for work or have worked fewer hours — remains at 9.6 per cent, showing more and more British Columbians are giving up on finding stable employment as they struggle to find things like affordable housing and childcare.

These individuals are out of luck on those fronts too, because the NDP has fallen well short of its commitment to build 114,000 new units of housing in 10 years — constructing just 5,269 units over four years. Meanwhile, the

promises of a $400 renters’ rebate and universal $10-a-day childcare have fallen by the wayside.

If the Shuswap and other B.C. communities are to make a full recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, we need an economic plan that promotes skills training, builds a skilled labour force, and offers British Columbians the supports they need to confidently return to the workforce — like childcare, affordable housing, and rental supports. Only then can we build back our economy and create a strong post-pandemic future for everyone.

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South Shuswap Health Services

By Caroline Coveyduc tion. We thank Greg and Coming this Fall, the South Shuswap Health Services So- Tracey and team for their ciety operating as Copper Island Health and Wellness Center, support and welcome Marcus and Sylvia to our in partnership with a local Pharmacist, will launch a healthy Community. aging program for seniors in the South Shuswap.

On October 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM, SSHSS and CIHWC This community outreach program will involve educawill host a meeting to discuss access to seniors’ resources and tional seminars on various health-related topics including health care. The current study for the Blind Bay Sorrento inCOVID-19 as well as diet and nutrition. There will also be corporation is an important one and this is an opportunity for sessions on computer literacy and volunteer led programs to the community to discuss the need of the community and how help seniors with physical acthe type of governance tivity and socialization. For we have, may impact more information regarding the future of our comlocations and dates and times munities in the South of events to come, please visShuswap. Allen Neilit the South Shuswap Health son, of Neilson’s StratServices Society Facebook egies is doing the inpage or website (http://sshss. corporation study for ca/).

AREA C. He will be in The South Shuswap attendance to answer Health Services Society questions and provide would like to recognize Copinformation to proper Island Fine Homes as vide the facts regardCopper Island Fine Homes generously donated $10,000 they generously donated ing incorporation. There to South Shuswap Health Services Society $10,000 to the Society at a time will be limited seating at when it was desperately needed. the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre for those who These funds helped in the development of a medical clinic and would like to attend in person and access via zoom for those offset the losses suffered due to COVID-19 and the barriers to who would prefer to participate via zoom. To register, call fund raising it caused. We are truly grateful for their contribu(continued on page 21)

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The Heart of Our Community

By Celia Dyer “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

The well-known quote attributed to anthropologist Margaret Mead greets everyone who comes to the Sorrento Health Centre. It was a guiding principle in the early years, when the dedicated folk who dreamt up the idea of a Community Health Centre worked to make their vision a reality.

This poster-worthy inspiration has been around for decades but as I read the phrase on a recent visit, I was struck by its relevance, even today.

A few days ago I was in Zoomland, talking with two researchers from UBC who are conducting a study on “how rural communities have been affected by disruptions such as COVID-19 and wildfires and how they’ve demonstrated resilience”. I wasn’t entirely clear on how I might best contribute to their inquiry but as the conversation moved along, I heard myself sharing stories of various endeavours in our community that work to make life easier, safer, healthier, more fun and more connected for all of us.

The researchers from the big city were visibly impressed with the many and varied groups who devote energy to community causes and help our area thrive.

I was able to tell them about: The South Shuswap Transportation Society and the service they provide to seniors and others who need to be driven to appointments and elsewhere.

The community meal program coordinated by the Sorrento Centre and the ongoing important contribution of the Sorrento Food Bank, The many health services provided by the Sorrento Health Centre and the South Shuswap Health Services Society, How our local Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Arts Council for the South Shuswap, initiated the Market by the Bay this summer to support local businesses who were hit hard by the pandemic, How our many local community halls have used their creativity to continue to stay active and serve their members during these difficult times, Keep in Touch!

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250-675-3661 or email sshealthss@gmail.com. All Covid restrictions and requirements will be followed.

Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre is located at #10 - 2417 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, B.C., and offers various services. These include weekly Mobile Lab Services from Life Labs, taking place twice a week from 8am to 12pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays (appointment only at this time).

We also offer Foot Care Services taking place every second Wednesday. For more information or any questions regarding Seniors Services, please call us at 250-675-3661 or visit our website sshss.ca. We welcome new members and volunteers.

How there are several different local seniors’ organizations who provide valuable contact and connection with many of our residents… …and I could have gone on and on…

A spreadsheet from the South Shuswap Non-Profit Network tallies over 40 local groups involved in volunteerism in our area. No wonder the researchers were impressed!

A recent accounting by the Conference Board of Canada, a not-for-profit think tank that studies economic trends, suggested that volunteerism in Canada is valued at nearly 56 billion dollars or is worth approximately 2.5% of our GDP. But we all know that the heart of community is priceless.

What I learned in talking with the researchers from UBC is that resilience isn’t some kind of armour you put on in a time of crisis, it’s a foundation you build long before the crisis hits. And then when you need to pull together as a community, you’re well equipped to do so.

As for news from the Sorrento Health Centre, we will soon have two Nurse Practitioners delivering primary care. We are excited to announce that Lyndsay Lazzarotto will be joining Theresa Walters as of February 2022. We will make another anLyndsay Lazzarotto nouncement in the future when we begin Nurse Practitioner accepting new patients.

And, as always, if you’re interested in being a part of this important community organization, please feel free to phone Celia at 250 675 2346. We would be happy to talk to you about becoming a member of our Board of Directors.

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SORRENTO MEMORIAL HALL ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

October 2021

Sorrento Centre – Time to Give Thanks

AGM - via ZOOM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 @ 7 pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on this 29th day of September, 2021 that the Annual General Meeting for the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association will take place on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the membership present at the AGM will be requested to consider, and if thought fit, to approve the following two Special Resolutions: MOVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION that the Society’s Purposes be rescinded and replaced with the following: The objectives of the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association shall be to increase and broaden the opportunities for the residents of Sorrento, and more broadly, the South Shuswap, to participate and enjoy in sports & recreation, arts & culture, education & advocacy or any other activity that fosters a sense of community, belonging and pride in Sorrento and the South Shuswap region.

MOVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION that the Society’s Bylaws 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and further footnoted provisions: 3, 4, 5 be rescinded and replaced with proposed bylaws dated for reference October 1st, 2021.

All Sorrento Memorial Hall members in good standing are invited to attend to review financial statements for 2020, to discuss and vote on the Special Resolution presented and to take part in the election of the 2021/22 Board of Directors.

Due to COVID restrictions, the meeting will be held via Zoom. Pre-registration to attend the AGM is required. Email the association at: sorrentomemorialhall@gmail.com for the Zoom link to access the AGM meeting on October 25th. A full set of the existing Bylaws to be repealed and the proposed Bylaws to replace will be sent to members at the time of registering for the Annual General Meeting.

Email: sorrentomemorialhall@gmail.com

Call: 250-675-2665

By Mary Scheidegger October is month in which we are reminded to give thanks for the year past. Despite the pandemic and wildfires, we at the Sorrento Centre are grateful for our life and work in the Shuswap.

As the leaves are turning and drifting down to carpet the ground with their golden glory, we look towards the coming months with anticipation of cozy blankets of white snow and plaid wool, often accompanied by hot chocolate and quiet reflection.

Now that the busy-ness of the tourism high-season in the Shuswap has come to an end, we are also taking a breath and reflecting upon the past summer and all we have to be grateful for. Despite the challenges of extreme weather and fires and the plague, we were able to welcome more guests than the year before.

We are grateful to know that for many guests, summer memories were filled with the laughter of children and the splash of water. Friends old and new gathered around campsites, finding shade on comfortable benches beneath mighty maples, relaxing on the swim dock, sharing memories and laughter and delicious meals.

But we are also reminded that not all the guests we served this summer joined us for summer fun and vacation.

Not everyone we cooked for is living with the comforts so many of us enjoy. We are ever so grateful to have been able to welcome and nourish them, one and all.

In June, our festival field was transformed to a mobile vaccination clinic as truckloads of tents and personnel and medical supplies rolled in. We are grateful to have the facilities and the space to offer vital health services to our neighbours and friends.

Not long after that, the terrifying and aggressive forest fires raged around us. We were humbled deeply and very honoured to be a safe and comfortable sanctuary for neighbours who left behind home and livelihood when evacuated. We are grateful to know we were able to offer cozy beds, nourishing food and human comfort during a time of great distress.

Simple, cherished words from one of our evacuated guests read: “just a short note to express heart felt gratitude for the great hospitality that was shown to us at our recent stay at your resort.”

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Arts Council for the South Shuswap Submitted by Jacquie Middlekoop Moving Theatre Performing Arts and FACES at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap are pleased to announce that we are offering a Musical Theatre class for students aged 8-14 at the FACES studio in Tappen.

This 3-semester class will run on TUESDAY nights 6:00 – 7:30pm starting on Tuesday, October 19 and will culminate in fully-staged musical production of “The Big Bad Musical” on the weekend of May 13-15, 2022.

Moving Theatre Performing Arts partners, Kelly Coubrough (Musical Director) and Lynette Lightfoot (Choreog-

Kelly Coubrough (Musical Director)

rapher) just completed a Summer Musical Theatre camp with the Shuswap Theatre and we are excited to bring their expertise and enthusiasm for Musical Theatre to the South Shuswap. The cost for this program is $299 for the year.

Registration is limited to 20 students, so register early to ensure your place at www.shuswaparts.com.

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only our paying guests, but for people who are hungry in our region. As of the end of August, more than 50,000 tasty and nutritious meals had been prepared and delivered daily to those in need in Salmon Arm since last spring. Perhaps you have seen our white van zipping down the highway – give a honk and wave next time!

As a gathering place for all, right here in the heart of Sorrento, we are grateful to be a hub to and contribute in meaningful ways to some of the health and social needs of our community.

Mostly, we are grateful for all our neighbours and that we are grateful to be a part of this amazing community for almost 60 years now! What are you grateful for?

Mary Scheidegger is Communications Manager at the Sorrento Centre: www.sorrentocentre.ca

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Fall Garden Clean Up Prevents Bear Encounters

October 2021

By Barbra Fairclough an easy food source. A well maintained electric fence can help In a survey published in October 2020 by Dalhousie Uni- keep your late harvest winter vegetables available into winter. versity in partnership with Angus Reid BC, 51% of responBe sure and remove any vegetables left after harvesting that dents reported growing at least one fruit or vegetable at home will not make it to the dinner table. Guidelines on how to build and 17.4% said they started during the pandemic. With this an electric fence are on the WildsafeBC website at https:// widespread and growing interest in growing food, bear proof- wildsaebc.com/learm/electric-fencing/. ing your yard will help ensure you reap your harvest.

Some communities develop a local fruit/ vegetable exDuring late summer and early fall months, bears are acchange or gleaners’ program to assist in harvesting and making tive preparing for winter during a stage of “hyperphagia.” Hy- food available to others. Working within your community you perphagia is a period of excessive eating. During this time, can identify a network of interested volunteers. they are extremely food motivated and With Halloween comes porch may consume up to 20,000 calories daipumpkins. WildsafeBC sugly. Bears will move in search of easily gests leaving your carved pumpavailable food sources. kins out only during daytime and Garbage is the number one bear attucking them indoors overnight. tractant in BC. Fruit is the second highRemember to maintain your bear est reported attractant. During hyperproofing approach to discarding phagia when bears are highly motivated the pumpkin. to find food late harvest apples ripening Small hobby farms with liveduring September and October can be a stock, chicken coops, apiaries rich and abundant source for calories for and food plants have a variety of hungry bears. attractants. An electric fence enGarbage is #1 bear attractant Garbage can be tucked away into ergized both day and night and a shed away from the interest of bears, a fruit tree cannot be keeping animals inside at night can be beneficial in reducing moved. This makes it a predictable and consistent source of encounters. food. Timely fall garden maintenance can decrease sources During summer there is abundant natural food sources for of attractants for bears before problems develop. birds. WildsafeBC notes that a kilogram of sunflower seeds Removing windfalls daily and picking fruit just prior to has eight thousand calories- about twenty times the caloric reripening keeps the area clean and less attractive for bears. ward a bear would get from grazing the same weight of wild This has the added benefit of also reducing attractants for oth- clover. When bears are active during fall remember to keep the er wildlife. If you do not want the work of timely harvestpet food indoors and refrain from putting the birdfeeder out ing, pruning to prevent flowering will significantly reduce the until winter when natural bird food is less abundant. amount of fruit produced. Prune trees when dormant.

Report wildlife conflicts to Conservation Officer Service Vegetable gardens with a bounty of vegetables can also be at 1877 952 7277.

For more information on how to reduce conflict withbears and other wildlife encounters contact Julia Helland, WildSafeBC Columbia Shuswap Coordinator, at columbiashuswap@ wildsafebc.com “Like” WildsafeBC Columbia Shuswap on Facebook

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Coach’s Corner – The Importance of Gratitude

By Paul Abra, Motivated Coaching “Make it a habit to tell people, thank you. To express your appreciation sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”—Ralph Marston Gratitude is the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation and return kindness. By expressing our thanks and showing appreciation we are addressing one of the deepest human needs— that of being appreciated. We all want and need to be recognized and appreciated for our efforts no matter how modest they may seem.

Receiving gratitude, helps people experience more positive emotions, enjoy good experiences, see improvement in their mental and physical health, and strengthens relationships. Within a professional work setting, stimulating these four areas will increase staff engagement.

Organizations rely on everyone’s effort and attitude. Although people may do their job, doing it with a positive attitude and sense of ownership is optional. Recognizing and appreciating how people are going about their work, reinforces the contributions they are making and solidifies their engagement. Tom Peters, author of many leadership titles including In Search of Excellence, places saying, “Thank You” in first and second place of his 51 pieces of commonplace advice to help create and sustain the

foundation for a successful organization.

“Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.”—Estonian Proverb In their book, Leading with Gratitude, authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, present the argument, supported by extensive research, that practicing gratitude leads to increased employee morale, efficiency and productivity. All of which lead to engagement. They emphasize “seeing” those things, small and large, that deserve our thanks and making sure we “express” our gratitude often and as close to the event as possible.

When you take the time to notice what people are working on and accomplishing and then thank them for it, you are expressing your gratitude and showing them that their efforts are helping the project or business succeed. This gratitude needs to be clear and authentic and needs to mention the specific action or outcome to which you are referring.

What are ways in which you can express your gratitude? How can you make gratitude a habit in your business?

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —William Arthur Ward Rob Marshall is the Executive Director of Community Futures Shuswap.

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Rail Trail Receives BC Active Transportation Grant Media Release A $500,000 grant towards the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail will support preliminary work of the 19.8 km section of the rail trail from Sicamous to Mara, allowing the public early access to this part of the trail.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), Regional District of the North Okanagan (RDNO) in partnership with Splatsin te Secwépemc, will use BC Active Transportation provincial grant funding for an Early Access Safety and Asset Protection project which will begin development of the preliminary 19.8 kilometre rail trail corridor. Contributions from the CSRD Electoral Area E and District of Sicamous Economic Opportunities Fund were used to leverage grant funding.

The Sicamous-to-Mara application was submitted in July to address rock scaling, road crossings, bridge decking, safety signage, preliminary grading, and erosion mitigation. This funding will allow a portion of the corridor to open for ear-

ly access and exploration prior to the final finished Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.

“We know that people are enthusiastic about using active transportation as an affordable, safe, climate-friendly and enjoyable way to get around,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “That’s why we’re making these investments in safe bike routes, walking paths and other local active-transportation infrastructure. This program is one of many ways we’re working to create more liveable and better-connected communities across B.C.” Increasing the accessibility of active-transportation networks and other green modes of transportation is central to Move. Commute. Connect., B.C.’s comprehensive strategy to make local transportation safer, greener and more accessible for all British Columbians. Over the next three years, $36 million has been committed to the Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program, with nearly $13.7 million in funding awarded in 2021.

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Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is now accepting applications for new housing in Blind Bay, BC Four lots are being developed. Each lot will be developed with one of the two home plans below.

Lot #11 thru #14 at 2872 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC

Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is happy to continue to work towards building attainable housing within our entire region. For more information or to fill out an application online, please visit our website at: www.habitatkamloops.com or email John Rose at: homeownership@habitatkamloops.com

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The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail trail looking north along Mara Lake.

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“With this recent announcement, we have now secured more than $1.2 million in grant funding and $200,000 in corporate and community donations, “ said Alex de Chantal, Fundraising Strategy Coordinator. “Incredibly this was all accomplished in under a year! The early success of the Capital Fundraising Campaign shows there is significant support from the community, and various levels of government, to get this rail trail built. However, we’re not done yet. Significant fundraising dollars are still needed to reach our $8 million goal. I am grateful to the CSRD Board and Electoral Area E Director Rhona Martin and District of Sicamous council for their ongoing support of the rail trail and for using Economic Opportunity Funds. I applaud Splatsin, CSRD, and the RDNO for their leadership and commitment to building this section of the rail trail.”

There are also exciting developments happening further south, with the Trails of the Okanagans Society making great progress towards development of their section of trail from Kelowna to Osoyoos.

For more information or to donate, visit www.ShuswapNorthOkanaganRailTrail.ca/donate

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• We advocate for waterfront owners rights and keep our members informed of their responsibilities • We continue to monitor the activities on the Shuswap Watershed Council and stress responsible use of taxpayers dollars • We actively support local and provincial efforts to prevent the introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels to BC. • Our board members have over 300 years of experience on the Shuswap, and are familiar with issues like the new changes to the Federal Fisheries Act • We continue to keep our members updated on the status of buoys and their removal A two year membership of $50 will help you to stay current on issues, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on lake regulations associated with living and building on the lake.

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The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan- Shuswap)

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Reconnecting Community at Eagle Bay

By Cathy Wolf We continue to face some delays in moving the “Park” agenda forward, however, re-opening the hall is moving ahead on a number of fronts and will take us some way toward rebuilding community connections and fostering community welfare.

Health requirements are clear at this time, and we will be abiding by them. Margaret McCormick has posted the latest information stating that “Most activities at the Eagle Bay Hall are exempt from the Public Health Order regarding gatherings and events that require proof of vaccination.

This is because most activities involve less than 50 participants.” The exception to this is fitness class which does require proof of vaccine and follows requirements for single and second doses. With that information, we are moving forward with activities in the hall that run throughout the weekdays.

Of particular note is the children’s group that meets on Friday mornings. They have had a number of parents and children attend and are planning a Halloween party for the end of October. It is great to see so many children playing in the hall and arrangements are being made for toys and tables, as well as books, crafts and games, to be part of their Friday morning time together. They will be decorating the hall and looking for “trick or treat” activities that involve community members. Stay tuned for more information on that front.

While our September Coffee House was cancelled, we do plan on having a rousing session October 23. Seating will be limited to 45, including musicians. Dessert will be available and of course, cof-

fee and tea will be provided. Hope you can attend.

We have also received a temporary food license to host an “Ol’ Fashion Ham Bake” in November. There will be two sittings, each limited to 40 guests, one on Saturday, November 20 starting at 5:00, dinner at 6:00 and another, Sunday, November 21 starting at 12:30. Lunch is served at 1:00. The bar will be open, 50/50 tickets will be available. There are raffle prizes, and entertainment from “The Hamsters” for our after-dinner delight. Tickets will go on sale in November. Mark your calendars.

Regarding the development of the Eagle Bay Park this fall, we have just been notified by the CSRD that due to the federal election, grant announcements from the province have been halted.

And so … now that the election is over, what will forthcoming and when?

Those are questions we have left with the CSRD. Needless to say we are more than ready to start this work and, as you know from the state of our current outdoor area, we have been helping significantly with demolition. More and more boards are disappearing from the tennis court and the old skate change room is now missing its roof and one wall. The doors are still there.

I take some consolation that it might serve us better to have the work completed in the early spring rather than start and stop over the winter. We will continue to check in with the CSRD and keep you posted.

Hope to see you at the Coffee House or at the “Ol’ Fashion Ham Bake”. Thanks to those who are buying memberships. We appreciate your support and your participation.

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Fright Night in White Lake!

White Lake Fire Department

By Dawn Clarke It is a Ghouls Night Out, a Field of Screams, a Spooktacular Sunday.

A Pumpkin Fest……. take your pick, it’s all happening at the White Lake Fire Department’s Halloween Special. Known in the area for a fun Halloween event, and despite the Covid necessity of scaling down the celebrations, the annual White Lake event will not disappoint.

The White Lake Fire Hall is the venue on Sunday October 31, 6-8pm, when a drive thru parade will provide a scary, spooky, ghoulish event to haunt visitors on Halloween night. Firefighters in weird and wonderful costumes will be ensuring grave tales and spooky happenings fill the evening with haunting memories of a special Halloween.

For those creative souls who want to demonstrate their

spookability and artistic cutting, how about a pumpkin carving competition with prizes for the scariest and most individual entry? You can use your own pumpkin or if you need one, pick one up at the Fire Hall on Tuesday, 26 October between 7 and 9pm. Drop off your competition entry, with your name and phone number, at the Fire Hall on Sunday 31, between 12 and 3pm.

For those with a sweet tooth, there will be candy, all donated by residents, so nobody misses out on the fun.

White Lake Fire Department prides itself on supporting the community and is looking forward to making this Halloween extra special in these demanding times, and to welcoming young and old to enjoy a ‘Fright to Remember’.

The Candy Trail Map is LIVE

By Rebecca Taylor Goode What started as a way to let our kids safely enjoy trick or treating, has grown into a wonderful way to spread joy in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated last year and for the encouragement to make it an annual tradition.

If you will be handing out candy this year and want in the action again, here’s how: Send your name and address to rebecca@unrefined.ca or Thomas.Goode@ig.ca Stock up on candy.

Make sure to let us know if you’ve gone all out on

the decorating. We’ll give you a special icon on the map so people can swing by and check it out.

Please make sure to get your info in no later than October 29th.

Thanks to Thomas Goode - IG Wealth Management for once again being our map sponsor.

Happy Halloween everyone!

There are already several homes in the Blind Bay area participating. See the map at https://www.zeemaps.com/mobile?group=3941474

SORRENTO-BLIND BAY INCORPORATION STUDY PUBLIC EVENTS PAUSED DUE TO COVID-19 In response to the most recent public health order, the CSRD has decided to postpone the planned community engagement process. This decision was taken after canvassing members of the Incorporation Study Advisory Committee and consulting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

All public events will be rescheduled once there is a safe environment for people to gather and discuss this important initiative.

The CSRD will continue to update FAQs and will release additional information at regular intervals during the fall.

FOR INFORMATION, SEE THE SORRENTO-BLIND BAY INCORPORATION STUDY PAGE ON THE CSRD WEBSITE:

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White Lake Triathlon- A Huge Community Success

October 2021

By Sarah Zuidhof firefighters.

Community, physical acThe White Lake tivity, and the beautiful surtriathlon raised roundings of White Lake $1400 to give to the were celebrated on Sunday, White Lake ResiSept 12 at the White Lake Tridents Association athlon. The event began with for the development the call of the loons echoing and maintenance of over the lake, welcoming all recreational facil70 participants to the area. ities in the White Some participants completed Emily McIsaac and Lake community.

Sophie Randall all three events (swim, bike, The community ralWhite Lake volunteers run) while other participants lied together with inwere divided into teams and each took credible volunteers of all ages. one sport to complete.

Local seniors were handing out food bags to athletes, teens were patrolling the waters on kayaks and the White Lake Fire department was directing traffic for the bikers.

We had amazing volunteers.

Their infectious energy and positive spirit is what we cherish Sprint Swimmers about living in this community.

The spirit of the White Lake Triathlon is what makes this event unique from and to thank their volunteers. And this other triathlons in the area. Participants spirit was evident throughout the day Brook and Nico Glanville were encouraged to cheer each other on with strangers encouraging each other to keep going and stay strong. “One of the biggest highlights is seeing famiThe White Lake Triathlon was creatlies and teams participate togethed with the goal of building community er,” states Mel Brandsma. There in a fun and active way. One of its main were 10 teams that participated goals was to attract community memwith a different person taking on bers who had never tried a triathlon to either swimming, biking or runparticipate in a community event and in ning. a new sport. One of those participants The White Lake Triathlon was Diana Robertson from Eagle Bay. committee would also like to acThis was her first triathlon in 23 years knowledge the generousity of the and she was so thankful to have a goal local community sponsors like to accomplish. Another participant was Kintec, Skookum, Active ChiroBikers: Skylar Zuidhof, Elliotte Anderson, Brynn Emily McIsaac, one of the White Lake

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Great Art on the Green

By Susan McLeod Great art, great weather, beautiful location, good food and drinks, great music . . . these were just a few of the comments overheard at the Art on the Green event held Saturday, August 28.

Karen Brown of the Arts Council of the South Shuswap started the day off by introducing the Committee responsible for putting Art on the Green together – Susan McLeod, Lorrie Kelsey, Don Chambers, Cynthia Blacklock and Rose Collin. The ribbon was cut and a steady stream of people followed. Over 400 visitors strolled along the exhibits on Cedar Heights Golf Course to meet the artists showcasing their work. Many were fortunate to purchase their favorite piece.

Special thanks in no particular order go out to: ACSS for their financial aid; Lorrie Kelsey for providing her painting of the golf course as background for our print media; Joyce Sotski for generously donating her graphic art skills in designing our posters and brochures; Hucul Printing for their printing services; Brian Waddington/Russ McLeod for manning the delivery of art displays to their sites. Of special note, Leigh Cotterill for the loan of his Gator and CHCA for the loan of their unit.

Lorraine McCulloch for stepping in last minute to help man the Host Kiosk.

16+ volunteers who donated their time to decorate, help set-up, provide breaktime for the artists, and stick around to assist in take down. Gord Oh’s and Crystal’s Baked Blessings for their delicious offerings throughout the day.

Gord and Linda Shea from CHCA for running the Wine & Beer Garden. Peter Blacklock and his Ukulele Band for providing their unique brand of joyful music.

So many contributed to make this event a success on which to build on for next year, plans that worked and areas needing improvement. The Committee looks forward to working with CHCA in improving handicap access to the golf course.

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practic, SASCU and the Blind Bay Village Grocer.

“It was so good to be a part of a community event again,” stated Keith Hepburn, the head timer for this event.

“It’s been a really long time.” He, like many others left the White Lake Triathlon invigorated from the celebration of community and activity.

Susan McLeod, Lorrie Kelsey, Cynthia Blacklock, Don Chambers.

Missing from photo – Rose Collin.

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Sorrento Lions Club

October 2021

By Judi Kembel (East of Carlin School) and North – Eagle We are very sorry to report the passing of one of our valBay Road (up to and including McArthur ued members. Lion Hannelore Wiesenthal of Chase passed Heights), you are all free (no membership away September 17, 2021 after a short illness. She will be fee) members of this hall. sorely missed.

We are currently holding our weekly meat The Sorrento Memorial Hall has been home to the Sorren- draws every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for ten meat to Lions Club since 1973. Several draws and the 50/50 draw at 7:00 members got together on Septempm at the Copper Island Bar and ber 18 to clear the compound of Grill. Tickets are $1.00 each and weeds and do a general tidy up. good for all draws. Come earThe Sorrento Lions Club hosts ly to ensure a seat. All COVID Halloween parties for the youth, protocols and restrictions are beSenior’s Christmas parties and ing followed. The new owners Father’s Day Pancake Breakfasts will be continuing the Fish and as well as assisting with RememChip Friday night special and we brance Day services at the hall. look forward to seeing you there On October 25, the Sorrento again. On October 1st, we held a Memorial Hall Association will be draw for 10 turkeys, just in time holding its Annual General Meetfor Thanksgiving dinner.

Lion’s work party at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. ing – please watch for notification in We would appreciate any ideas L to R are Lions Brian, Judi, Maureen, Terry, your local papers. This year, the majoriour community may have so that we Wayne, Trudy and Bailey. ty of the current Hall Board of Directors, may continue serving you the best we all volunteers, are stepping down and replacements will be can. You can send your ideas to sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca . needed. If you are interested in helping or volunteering, please If you are interested in helping your community, please try to attend or contact them at sorrentomemorialhall@gmail. consider joining our club as either a member or a “Friend of com . the Lions” volunteer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of All residents and property owners, 18 years of age or old- the month (September to June) at 6:45 pm at the Sorrento Meer in the Sorrento & Blind Bay Fire Protection District (West morial Hall. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) – Little River Road; South – Notch Hill; East – Codd Road and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca . We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ .

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Artistry - A Unique Artisan Event

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By Jean Toker This year, the Artistry Christmas Gift and Bake Sale at the Blind Bay Memorial Hall will offer a great selection of special items for your home decorating as well as that special something for yourself, family or friends. 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 oneof-a-kind item under the tree for someone special in your life, Whether it is a specialty soap, handcrafted wooden bowl, box or sign, a wonderful handmade fabric wrap, silk scarf, or unique jewelry, a beautiful purse or wallet, homemade cards, stained glass or a lovely painting, you will find something to delight.

There will be many new

items to decorate your home in the spirit of the season.

Welcome your guests with signs, wreaths, wonderful table and tree decorations and find something at the bake sale to put on your newly decorated table.

Come down to Blind Bay Memorial Hall at 2510 Blind Bay Road. Take time to talk to the Artisans and watch a demonstration of weaving by Sharon Eliason, a weaver from Armstrong.

We have a wonderful community rich with very talented individuals. Make some new friends or visit with your neighbors over a cup of coffee and enjoy the friendly atmosphere at this years’ Artistry.

For everyone’s safety, Covid19 protocols will be followed.

Artistry is open November 13 and 14 from 10am to 3pm.

Cyber Seniors Computer Program at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall

LASS Release Seniors in the Sunnybrae area will 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 Sunnybrae Seniors Hall will be offering free computer tutoring sessions for seniors.

Cyber Senior’s programs match a volunteer tutor with a senior learner who then meet for one hour a week for 6 to 8 weeks and focus on becoming comfortable with technology. In addition to the Sunnybrae program Cyber Seniors sessions also run in Blind Bay, Salmon Arm, Enderby and Sicamous.

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.

If you are interested in this rewarding community volunteer opportunity with the Sunnybrae Cyber Seniors program, or would like to sign up as a student, please contact Sierre Allison, Cyber Seniors Facilitator, at 250-463-4555 or info@shuswapliteracy.ca.

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By Shaunne Letourneau We’re back!! Within all COVID guidelines, but very glad to be able to again offer programs and events. Some of our regular programs have already started.

Like a friendly game of Canasta or Crib? Join us every Monday afternoon from 1 pm – 4 pm. Don’t know how to play? Don’t worry.

We are a friendly group and are happy to show newbies the ropes. Everyone is welcome. Fee for non-Cedar Heights members is $5.

Carpet Bowling is also underway every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 pm on the lower level of the Centre.

The competition here is very friendly and much laughter can be heard when games are underway.

Our avid Snooker players meet every afternoon, except Wednesday, at 1 pm on the lower level. All equipment is provided. Come by and check us out.

Keep Fit and Sit and Be Fit classes began October 4 and are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Currently our regular Keep Fit classes are full. There are a few spots left in Sit and Be Fit. Cedar Heights Community Association membership is required to enroll in any of our Keep Fit classes. If you are interested in the Sit and Be Fit classes, see the website for more information.

Need some dessert on

hand for your fall get-togethers? Our Annual Apple Pie Fundraiser is on! A nine-inch unbaked apple for $10 can be pre-ordered by calling or emailing Gloria (gloria16@ telus.net or 250 675-0036).

These pies sell out so don’t delay in placing your order. Pies can be picked up at the Centre October 19 from 3-4:30 pm or October 20 from 4-6 pm.

We are celebrating Octoberfest on October 29th with a Smokie dinner and a movie The movie is “My Father” with Anthony Hopkins. Dinner is $10 for one smokie; $15 for 2 smokies.

The movie is $5. Everyone is welcome. Dinner tickets are on sale Tuesday’s and Thursday’s till October 21. Just want to come to the movie?

Drop-ins for the movie are welcome.

At Cedar Heights we believe we all play a part in keeping each other safe during this pandemic. We will adhere to the provincial health guidelines. This means participants in our program or events will be required to show proof of vaccination and must wear masks at indoor activities. We appreciate your understanding.

More information on the programs and events can be found on our website cedarheightscommunity.ca A very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Be kind.

Stay safe.

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School Start Up and COVID Update SD83 Release Superintendent of Schools Donna Kriger said she is happy to report SD83 had a smooth start up with staff and students returning to clean, safe schools. “I would like to once again thank all the staff who worked diligently over the summer months to improve and clean our facilities.”

The first meeting of the new school year for the Board of Education of School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) in September was a “hybrid” with trustees and staff in-person at the District Education Support Centre (DESC) and interested participants joining online via livestream.

“It’s been gratifying to see our students return to inclass learning and we have heard from our principals how great it was to see high school students being able to work outside of cohort groups and elementary students out playing with their friends and classmates during break times,” reported Kriger.

“As you are aware, many of the restrictions we experienced with COVID last year have been loosened. I believe we all understand the importance of providing students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.

I’m pleased to report that extracurricular opportunities can be enjoyed by students despite continued challenges with COVID-19. We are still taking preventative health and safety measures which were developed by Provincial Health Officials and the Ministry of Education.”

These include the daily health check, mask wearing indoors for all staff and visitors as well as students in grades 4 to 12, including at their desk and on school buses. She added there have been multiple schools impacted with COVID exposures across the district. “When we are notified by Interior Health, our principals and vice principals collect the information necessary for the health authority to determine next steps.”

“Around the issue of COVID, I’d like to thank our partners in Health for making vaccination clinics accessible for our communities and caring for those impacted by the virus. Given the situations we experienced with unauthorized individuals entering our schools last week, I’d like to also thank parents and guardians for their understanding and support. Our school staff and PVPs did an excellent job of ensuring that students were well cared for during a challenging time.”

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Enrolment - SD83’s projected enrolment last spring was around 6,500 students. Kriger said she is pleased to report that the current enrolment is 6,674, which is 174 students up from the projections.

Kriger also noted that the district currently has 676 students enrolled in the Education Outreach Program. There are 54 enrolled in kindergarten to Grade 8 (which would be full time) with the remainder taking courses at the Grade 9-12. Of these approximately 115 are full time and the remainder are enrolled in a “brick and mortar” school and picking up a course or two.

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Dental Maintenance Matters

By Liz-Ann Munro Lamarre, Dental Hygiene Provider Access to dental maintenance matters: even smart people often don’t know what happens inside their mouth until symptoms appear.

Faulty beliefs followed precisely can make situations worse. Take the common belief that “gum recession is caused by people who brush too aggressively”: If you were told that, perhaps the person telling you did not go to science school.

Here is what actually happens: Plaque is a mix of food leftovers, minerals and 4-500 families of bacteria who regularly live in the human mouth, who settle at gumline where the juicy flesh is.

After 24 hours, the plaque hardens into apartment buildings for bacteria, who produce products that are uniquely theirs. This activates the immune system, whose job it is to know what is “self” and “not-self”, because plaque is definitely “not-self”. Gingivitis shows as extra blood vessels which bring immune cells charged with “search and destroy” mandates to chemically break down stuff on your teeth, exactly as with a

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splinter in your finger.

The bone that holds the teeth is alive and cells build and break down in balance called “bone remodelling”. By-products of gingivitis cause the cells that break down bone to work faster, resulting in a net bone loss.

With bone leaving, we see root surface exposed, but gum recession is not actually a thing: it is the BONE that is leaving, and then bone is gone, it is gone. See? People who avoided brushing their gums created conditions for recession. Prevention means keeping the gums – especially under the gums – very clean.

One might ask: “How come I’ve been coming here for years, doing exactly what you told me to do, and now I am suffering from irreversible bone loss?” “Receding gums” sounds less threatening, and more like something you yourself could be blamed for. But there is no need to accept that!

For more information contact Liz-Ann at Smile Mission Oral Health Outreach Society (SMOHOS), visit http://www.thesmilepeople.ca/ or call 250 832 6692

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Carlin Hall Community Association

By Jane Stephenson Crisp air and changing colours indicate autumn is here. Add some blue skies and sunshine and we have a little icing on the cake!! Beautiful!

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that some programming will be returning starting in the month of October. See the website calendar for specific dates and details. carlinhall.net There is still a pandemic, and the PHO requires that all who enter Carlin Hall will show their proof of vaccination. Masks will be required.

The first coffeehouse is scheduled for October 2 at 7:00 pm. While this event will have taken place prior to the SCOOP distribution date, the following information will be helpful to readers as they plan to attend any events in the future. Please be reminded that the coffeehouse dates remain on the first Saturday of each month.

The audience size will be limited. Purchasing of tickets will be online through the website link at carlinhall.net.

There will be no tickets available at the door.

The coffeehouse format is changing this year.

There will be 3 acts playing for approximately 15 minutes each. A short intermission will take place and there will be a ‘feature band’ entertaining for 30-40 minutes. **A NOTE TO ALL MUSICIANS: If you are interested in being part of a coffeehouse evening, please contact Diane Jewell ahead of time at 250 517 0861. Diane will schedule you on a certain date/ time. NO DROP IN PERFORMERS WILL BE ADMITTED. Thanks so much to everyone for your cooperation with this as our volunteers work to ensure things

can run as smoothly as possible. Tickets for the coffeehouses are $5, goodies and coffee will be available, as well as 50/50 tickets!

New memberships are now available via our website: www.carlinhall.net.

Cost is $20. The expiry date for current memberships is September 30, 2021.

Larry and Jane Stephenson are returning to conduct a weekly acoustic music workshop for beginner musicians or those with experience who enjoy playing at a slower tempo; allowing them to try some new things or perhaps learn a new instrument. Participants will gain an understanding of how to play basic melody, chords, rhythm, along with getting a feel for playing in a ‘jam’ environment. This is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. The cost is $50 for a 10-week session and takes place Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm. New participants are welcome! For further details please contact Larry or Jane at 250 675 5426.

The Wednesday evening intermediate jam is starting in October. This jam group is always eager to welcome new participants into the fold.

Diane Jewell will answer any questions you may have.

She can be reached at 250 517 0861. The format will be Wednesdays from 7-9 pm and will be either a 10-week session for $50 or 8-week session for $40.

The promise of music, entertainment, learning, and social gathering has us all looking forward to sharing time together again. If you are able to join in, we would be thrilled to see you.

Best wishes for a safe, joyous Thanksgiving.

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By Anna-Marie Eckhart Hello from the Natter. As the shorter days and cooler evenings have now arrived, we are awarded with the abundance of vibrant colors from the fall leaves and foliage here in the South Shuswap.

September 18 was also a colorful day for the Notch Hill School House. The school was host to its first Fundraising Art A Thon. Artists young and young at heart had classes of an hour long to paint to their hearts’ desire. At the end of the day the paintings were professionally photographed and live auctioned off on Facebook, with the proceeds of $1,670 going to the Restoration and Revitalization of the Notch Hill School House.

The Notch Hill Town Hall Association would like to thank their community supporters who contributed to the successful fundraising event. Frankie’s Pizza, Lighthouse Market, Bounce Radio, A Mixed Bag of Art, Meikle Studio, Crooked Creek Photography, and for all the volunteers who gave their time and helping hands.

The last Notch Hill Town Hall Board Meeting of the year was held September 13. NHTHA General meetings will resume March 28, 2022. The annual AGM date has been set for April 4, 2022. The Notch Hill Heritage Rentals will resume Wedding, Family Reunions, and Community Rentals May 1, 2022.

The NHTHA would like to thank the CSRD for the Grant in Aid of $5000 to be used for operational costs occurred for the hall in 2022. With the loss of most fundraising revenue this year, the hall will now be able to open its doors again to its community and guests in 2022.

A fall clean-up for the Notch Hill Community park grounds is scheduled for Saturday October 23, 2021 at 10 am.

Bring your rake and coffee. Volunteerism at its best!

A Christmas Market is planned for November 6 at the Notch Hill Town Hall. The Shuswap Market Group will return with their array group of local artisans, home based businesses, and of course your favorite vendors.

Always welcoming new members or volunteers at the hall. Annual membership $10.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Re: Exercising Kindness and Respect One of my greatest joys as a Canadian is our country’s people. On the world stage, we are admired for being a nation filled with kindness and respect and we are friendly.

We come from such diverse and different backgrounds, all influenced by a number of things as we grow – our family values, our culture, our religion and the people who we choose to surround ourselves with. All of these influencers create a Canadian mosaic of citizens with differing viewpoints and opinions. Aren’t we lucky to live in a country and in a time where we are free to express those varying viewpoints? Certainly, but here’s the point I’d like to make today.

One of my greatest concerns is the polarization on some of these views and the ways in which we choose to express our opinions. Sadly, we’ve turned to publicly shaming or intimidating others who have a differing view from our own. It’s commendable for people to have passion and conviction behind their opinions but the way in which these views are expressed is becoming unkind and disrespectful. As a society, I’m concerned that we are becoming rather mean and this worries me, especially during such a vulnerable time. The COVID 19 pandemic and its lingering effects on peoples’ families, businesses and communities is astounding. Who thought we’d still be dealing with this almost two years later? It’s playing on people’s dispositions and the effects are starting to show.

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend where one feels it’s okay to use social media to lash out. Social media has allowed some to become rather brave (and I use that word in a

very loose sense as in actual fact, it’s cowardly). Using their keyboards, thereby alleviating the need to meet face-to-face, they feel free to attack their fellow citizens, their community leaders and others who may have a differing view.

Opposing viewpoints is healthy and fosters better decision making. It keeps us balanced as a society. However, using one’s words to intimidate or to shame others because they think differently? That’s simply wrong, unkind and disrespectful.

So here’s the reason for my letter today.

Our electoral area is exploring a change in governance model and one of the options being explored is incorporation. I anticipate this is going to be a strongly debated topic in our community and yes, my concern is it could become a heated point of contention between families, neighbours, friends and acquaintances.

To that end, I have a request to make of all who live in the South Shuswap. Please remind yourselves that when all is said and done, regardless of the outcome of any impending referendum on the matter, we will return to being friends and neighbours. In the name of community, can we all agree to exercise kindness and respect and go into this with an open mind? I encourage you to educate yourself on the facts of incorporation by following the CSRD incorporation study website: Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study | Columbia Shuswap Regional District (csrd.bc.ca)

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KIDS CORNER....

By Rayna Vanderhoek A Mixed Bag of Art would like to send out a big thank you to all who contributed to making the first fundraiser for the Notch Hill School House a success.

We had an Art-A-Thon on September 18 in the School House. Wow was it fun, and well received. The age groups ranged from 8 to adults. They had 1 and 1/2 hours to paint a painting; all the artists were able to paint whatever they wanted.

Photos can be seen on A Mixed Bag of Art Facebook group. Thank you to all 28 par-

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ticipants, everyone enjoyed themselves and really enjoyed painting in the school.

Thank you to the Lighthouse Market for the much-needed ice, Frankie’s pizza for supplying all the wonderful pizzas, Monica and Lily Seys for donating cake pops, yummmm! Thank you to all who donated their time, it took many hands, young and young at heart.

Thank you to Anna-Marie Eckhart and the Notch Hill association for their help, Jonathan Cox of Crooked Creek Photography who photographed all the paintings

and Patrick and Bounce radio for help in getting the fundraiser info out.

We will be hosting another Art-AThon in the spring. Watch for the announcement. We only have room for 10 painters per time slot.

Next month we will have a new author for the column. Jo-Ella Cox has volunteered, look forward to her updates on what’s happening in the studio. Thank you, Paige, for your dedication to the art studio; we hope you enjoy your new adventure.

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By Jason Lutterman The annual trade is taking place, where we exchange the long sunny days for the brief brisk ones. Red flannel jackets take place of our favourite shirts, and we can make our return to the backcountry. The forest full of life, a motley of colors and smells, while the fresh scars of the wildfires reveal what took place over the last few months.

We left the shoreline in the same fashion as always - early, caffeinated, and enthusiastic. We had decided last minute to take part in the Adams Lake Fishing Derby and neither of us had probably slept much as we tried to find, inventory and clean our gear. Ask any

to me, guided us down the lake.

With a maximum depth of 1499ft and spanning 63 kilometres, no matter how much you fish this lake there will always be room for new opportunity. As we made our way to the islands, not paying much attention to our lines, I heard that sound. The one any obsessive fisherman is hearing in his head right now, the slow creak of a reel begin to spool off the line and the torsion of the rod as it takes a bow.

We had our first fish of the day and as I brought in the net, I was surprised at what lay in it, a Kokanee. I had never caught a Kokanee in this lake before though I’ve heard about it. Kokanee are land locked Sockeye Salmon and during their spawn resemble the green and red Sockeye we all are familiar with, while this one was solid chrome with a black dorsal and gums.

We carried on past Rocky Pt to the mouth of the Upper Adams and began to see the black trees on the edge of the Momich. The charred and scorched remains of the wildfire. Again, we caught another fish but still no Rainbow Trout to weigh in, we had until 5 pm to make the scales at the derView of scorched trees from fire at the edge of Momich by. We decided to return nearly to the other end of the lake to a busy guy if he knows where his things spot I frequent. Throttle down through are and he’ll tell you. Don’t ask him to the white caps, we made our way back. I show you because they aren’t where he had mentioned a large rock on the shoresaid and now you have to help look for line that I used as a landmark and right them. as we passed it the line took a dive, I I’ve fished this lake countless times began to reel, then the line beside me by myself and I favour the same few took a dive. A “double header”, we both spots. My companion, also with years of began to reel and one after another we experience and a list of spots unknown caught Kokanee after Kokanee.

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5 O’clock came and we had nothing to weigh in with a 2lb minimum but neither of us cared, we made our passes until the water became calm again and the fish clued in to what we were doing. While we didn’t return home with a trophy, we didn’t need one. This is our backyard, your backyard, this is the trophy. #findyourscoop

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Clubs & Organizations Arts Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250-515-3276 Blind Bay Bridge Club Vicki 250-675-2141, vicki00@telus.net Blind Bay Community Society 250-675-3919, blindbayhall@gmail.com Blind Bay Painters Trudy Grigg cell 403-934-0503, home 250-835-0039, t.grigg05@gmail.com Blind Bay Garden Club Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 Carlin Country Market Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, carlinpac@hotmail.com Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, Carlinpac@hotmail.com Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) (beside Spinnake r Cafe) 250-6753661, cisrcbb@gmail.com CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Emergency Support Services Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Eagle Bay 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #2 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult 250-675-4441, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Tappen/Sunnybrae 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Marc Zaichkowsky TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca White Lake 3607 Parri Rd., Chief Bryan Griffin 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca Fire Services CoordinatorA Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Debbie Edwards, thebackacher@telus.net GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger 250-803-6864, www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca Sorrento Health Centre 250-675-2167

Sorrento Health Centre Society Eldene Lindberg 250 675 4168 Lions Club sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 Notch Hill Cemetery Society Louise 250-253-5776 ROAD MAINTENANCE Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204, Vernon Moti 250-503-3664, aimroads@acciona.ca Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca Blind Bay Market www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Shuswap Better at Home Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com Shuswap Community Foundation 250832-5428, www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.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 https://shuswaptheatre.com South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@southshuswapchamber.com Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Tennis sletennisclub@gmail.com Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca / www.SWOA.ca Sorrento Drop In Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250-253-3663,sorrentofoodbank.ca Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca 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, 778-231-8810, whitelakehall@cablelan.net White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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Community Events Calendar SOUTH SHUSWAP Annual Apple Pie Fundraiser - Cedar Heights. A nine-inch unbaked apple can be pre-ordered by calling or emailing Gloria (gloria16@telus.net or 250 675-0036. Pies sell out so don’t delay. Pick up at Cedar Centre October 19 from 3-4:30 pm or October 20 from 4-6 pm.

Textile Landscapes – With Catherine Nicholls at Sorrento Centre. Oct. 17 to 22. Four day workshop exploring textile techniques and design activities inspired by landscape.

FMI Sorrento Centre website SS Health Services - Oct.18 at 6:00 PM, Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre and via Zoom to discuss Seniors’ Resources & Health Care. Allan Neilson, of Neilson’s Strategies will be in attendance to answer questions regarding incorporation. To register, call 250-675-3661 or email sshealthss@ gmail.com Fall clean-up Notch Hill Community grounds - Saturday October 23 at 10 am.

Bring your rake and coffee. Volunteerism at its best. FMI Notchhilltownhall1910@gmail. com Coffee House – Eagle Bay Hall October 23 at 7pm. Seating limited to 45, including musicians. Dessert available and coffee and tea will be provided. FMI gaetaneshirley@ gmail.com Kids Rock Painting - Oct. 23, 11am to 1pm at Eagle Bay Hall. FMI contact Lise at unmum1@hotmail.com AGM Sorrento Memorial Hall Association Mon, Oct. 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Pre-registration required. Email sorrentomemorialhall@gmail.com for the Zoom link. See ad page 22.

Candy Trail Map - If you will be handing out Halloween candy this year and want in the annual event, send your name and address to rebecca@unrefined.ca or Thomas.

Goode@ig.ca before Oct. 29. Special icon on map for decorated homes. Map at https:// www.zeemaps.com/mobile?group=3941474 Octoberfest at Cedar Heights - October 29.

Smokie dinner and a movie “My Father” with Anthony Hopkins. Dinner tickets are on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays till October 21 at Cedar Centre. Drop-ins for the movie are welcome.

Weekly acoustic music workshop – Carlin Hall. Beginners or who enjoy slower tempo.

Learn how to play basic melody, chords, rhythm, along with getting a feel for playing in a ‘jam’ environment. FMI Larry or Jane at 250 675 5426.

Intermediate jam sessions – Wednesday 7 – 9 pm at Carlin Hall. is starting in October.

FMI Diane Jewel 250 517 0861.

Children’s Halloween Party - at Eagle Bay Hall, Sat. Oct. 30th. Please sign up as space is limited. Residents encouraged to come and see children in their costumes and hand out candy. FMI and to register contact Jen at 604-505-0202 Halloween Drive-Thru Parade - Sunday Oct. 31, 6-8pm at White Lake Fire Department.

Pumpkin carving contest. Supply your own pumpkin or pick one up on Tues. Oct. 26th

from 7-9pm. Drop off your carved pumpkin on Sun. Oct. 31st between 12-3 at the Fire Hall. Candy donations can be brought to the Fire hall any Tuesday between 7-9pm before Oct. 26 or contact Lester at 250-8035230 for more information.

Blind Bay Painters: every Tuesday 9:00am 3:00pm. Contact Trudy (250)253-0320 Christmas Market - November 6 at the Notch Hill Town Hall. The Shuswap Market Group will return with their array group of local artisans, home based businesses, and of course your favorite vendors. FMI Notchhilltownhall1910@gmail.com Artistry Christmas Gift and Bake Sale - Blind Bay Memorial Hall Nov. 13 and 14 from 10am - 3pm. FMI Maureen (250)675-2844 “Ol’ Fashion Ham Bake” – Eagle Bay Hall.

Two sittings of 40 guests, Sat, Nov. 20 starting at 5pm, dinner at 6pm and Sun., Nov. 21 starting at 12:30, lunch at 1 pm. The bar will be open, 50/50, raffle prizes, and entertainment from “The Hamsters”. FMI Cathy Wolf, cathyfaber15@gmail.com LASS Free Computer Training for Seniors One hour a week for eight weeks. Volunteer tutors and learners decide what devices, programs and skills they want to work on.

Sessions are at the South Shuswap Library with an on-site supervisor. If you would like to learn to use a computer, tablet or cell phone. Call Sierre Allison 250-463-4555 or email info@shuswapliteracy.ca to sign up as a learner or tutor. Starting October 13. See ad on page 29.

South Shuswap Library - Virtual Family Story Times until Dec. 1 Tues 10:30 – 11am, Weds 11 – 11:30am. Register online.

Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family. Virtual Pyjama Story Time Weekly on Tuesdays, Sept. 21 to Nov. 30, 6:30 to 7:15pm. Books, songs and rhymes. Recommended for children 3 to 6 years but all are welcome! Register online at www.orl.bc.ca FMI 250.675.4818 Lions weekly meat & 50/50 draws - every Friday from 5 to 7pm for ten meat draws.

50/50 draw at 7 pm at Copper Island Bar and Grill.

Shuswap Skating Club - launching this fall and aim to offer skating opportunities for all ages and levels in our communities. FMI info@shuswapskatingclub.com FACES Registration Open - for fall in-person dance, music and art lessons. Register at www.shuswaparts.com Copper Island Health Centre - Call 250-6752196 for a Doctor’s appointment. Mobile Lab Tues. & Thurs. 9am to 1pm. Foot Care Wednesday. The Smile People Dental Clinic, 3rd Fri. of month. 250-675-3661 all other services appointments and resources..

Keep up to date by checking our calendar at https://sshss.ca/calendar/ Located at Blind Bay Marketplace Sorrento & Area Health Centre - Dr. Terry Clare is avail. on Mons & Tues. Call 250-6752167 to book an appt. with the Dr. or Nurse practitioner.

The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health

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NORTH SHUSWAP Fall Market - Tsútswecw Provincial Park Oct 9-11 from 10am to 3pm. Spend a full day enjoying great food, lively music and handmade art. The Interpretive Cabin will be open. There will be activities, displays and games. Fun for the whole family. See ad on page 5 Spooktakular Mini Golf - Oct 28-30, 6pm to 9pm at Scotch Creek Fun Centre. Book your tickets at www.shuswaphub.com.

Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except on holidays. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. People must wear masks and show proof of vaccinations.

Lions Club Meat & 50/50 Draw. Saturdays 3 to 5pm at the Hub. 10 meat draws plus 50/50.

Thrift Store - St. David’s Church at Celista every Wednesday from 10 am. until 2 pm.

Closing the end of October. Lots of great deals.

CHASE The Big Fall 50/50 - Support the Chase and District Fish and Game Club with their online 2021 fundraising 50/50. Chaseanddistrictfishandgame.rafflenexus.com SALMON ARM & AREA Salmon Arm Toastmasters - meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. www.salmonarmtm.com. FMI salmonarmtm@gmail.com Dancing with the Shuswap Stars - live streamed on Friday, November 19. Proceeds to Shuswap Hospice Society. FMI or to vote for your favourite dancer, go to www. shuswapstars.ca ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections - 2nd & th Tues. from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. On-line workshops to help you with your business.

Register: info@tsustweye.ca. FMI go to https://tsutsweye.ca/ Tsuts’weye Fall Workshops - An Investment in Learning pays the Best Interest. The fall workshop series offers something for everyone! Register: info@tsustweye.ca. See ad on page 38.

Claim Your Creativity - Oct 5, 12, 19 / Dark Art of Pricing - Oct 21 / Business Start-up Bootcamp (7 week series) starts Oct 25 / Securing your Digital Self - Nov 5, 12, 19 / HIring & Retaining for Success - Nov 2 / Wellness: Recovery & Resiliency - Nov 18, 25, Dec 2. FMI go to https://tsutsweye.ca/ See ad on page 33.

CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, October 21, 10:00 am. Pre-register at www.csrd. bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

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Residential, Land and Recreational

250.463.5313

Toll Free: 855.431.4313 Toll Free Fax: 888.377.4313

cal@coshappraisals.com www. coshappraisals.com Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories.

Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm 250-832-2431 and Vernon 250-542-2425 www.lakesidemedical.ca

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BUSINESS SERVICES

♦ Interior & Exterior Painting ♦ Cedar Hedge Maintenance & Pruning

RENTALS Winter RV lot rental in Shuswap Lake RV Resort, Celista. Lower level, close to showers. Full water, sewer, and electric hookup. Call Kathy 816-517-0333.

Free Professional Quotes

250-852-2298

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME

POSITIONS AVAILABLE We are looking for someone to JOIN our Canvas Man Team!

Duties include: Sewing, patterning & cutting material, working with various tools & materials.

Wages based on experience.

Candidates should be hard working, fast learning, able to work in a fast paced environment and reliable.

QUALITY WORK & RELIABLE

Serving the Shuswap & Area

Industrial Sewing and Upholstery

WANTED

Located at Captain's Village Marina

Email resume to: canvasmanworld@gmail.com 250-955-6166 Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding Area

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24 HOUR SERVICE

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S o l e s Fo o t c a r e

Call Vanna 250.574.9969

(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

Community Hall Information Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery www.blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen, www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577 Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca

Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250-804-3374 Check us out on Facebook Heritage Rentals - Marianne Romyn 250-835-4721 Notch Hill Hall Events - Amy Berry 250-804-1806 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre sle@shuswaplakeestates.com www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523

Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Rob Milne: 250-835-8657 Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

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

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AUTO / TRUCK

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Automotive Repair Motor Vehicle Tire Mount & Balance Inspection Facility Licensed Technician

TOWING 24 HOUR • 250.833.7722