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Letter to the Editor

Thought-provoking & certainly NOT FUNNY!!

After listening to some pretty harsh comments and arguing over reopening or completely shutting down for another two weeks, someone in their right mind wrote this.

Don’t know who wrote it, but it’s spot on.

Perspective:

WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ...

I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.

For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.

For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.

With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.

Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0.

Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.

Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.

Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2- 3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.

Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal.

Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come.

So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.

Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing.

We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey.

Realize that and be kind.

Shared by Vera Gottleib from an on-line post

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What's Sprouting Up in the Garden in the Garden?

By Rachelle Horvath Horvath’s Herb & Friendship Garden

Gathering the seed of what we sowed. Have you ever wondered just where the seeds of your vegetables come from or just how it is you can save and propagate your own?

We see the seeds of many of our vegetables in our daily use of them but have you ever wondered where the seeds of a carrot come from? You can't visibly see the seeds inside the vegetable, so just where is it? Many of you may have seen a photo of cut ends of vegetables in a tray of water, on social media. This would be creating a seed stock that is going to send out a seed head, not creating lush green vegetation or vegetables to eat.

Without diving into creating a hybrid vegetable and having to worry about 1st and 2nd generation planting, we are simply going to show you how to produce a seed from the carrot.

This is the perfect time of year to begin your seed saving for next year’s planting. Choose two of your healthiest looking carrot plants and leave them to spend the entire winter in the garden. Be sure to not till it up again in the spring, it is going to start coming up just as it would if you had put seed. The green fronds will begin to come up. The flower stock will appear and send up a flower head

that looks much like dill or parsnip flower. When the carrot is finished flowering, it will begin to dry and the seeds appear.

Clip off the dry umbels with clippers and place them in large brown paper bags. I hang my bags in a dry, breezy location. They need good ventilation to prevent mold from growing.

Another method is to spread the umbels out to dry in a single layer on a screen surface where they will have good ventilation. Once dry, the seeds can be removed from the umbels. Rubbing through a medium sized sieve works nicely. The goal is to remove all the chaff from the seed separating all the debris. In one ounce of seed there are around 25,000 individual seeds. Store your clean and dry carrot seeds. Paper envelopes and jars are great storage vessels. We have a humid climate; you can place some silica packets next to your seed envelopes or inside the jars to help keep humidity down.

So, remember that vegetable scrap in water may be creating far more than just one new vegetable. It could be creating thousands upon thousands of teeny tiny seeds that will produce a bounty for a community. Seed Savers Information can be found at www.shuswapseedsavers.ca/ www.cvgss.org/ www.walkerland.ca/canadian -heirloom-seed-suppliers/

School News

By Jan Penner

As of August 15, exactly what the 2020-2021 school year will look like is still a work in progress. District staff, unions (BCTF and CUPE), PACs, and government are working together to ensure our start-up will be smooth and all aspects of student and staff safety are addressed.

While there are many questions and concerns that arise with each report from the government, we can feel reassured that all parties have had a chance to weigh in. Whether a parent, student, administrator, teacher or support staffer, everyone has two things in mind: that all children have the opportunity to return to face-to-face instruction and that the environment be safe for everyone.

The best way to approach the coming year is with an open mind. All stakeholders need to be prepared to adapt to changes as needed. The term “New Normal” is not just a catch phrase. We need to work together to ensure the best possible learning situations are provided for students and staff. June taught us a lot when students returned to onsite learning and now, we need to take what we learned and apply it to the new school year.

Check district and school websites for information on what the return to school may look like. If you have a kindergarten student who is not registered or if you have children and are new to the district, please contact your local school to register. Bus information will be mailed to bussing student’s families in August. Offices will be staffed in the week preceding the Labour Day weekend.

Please note that the first day of school for students has been pushed back two days to September 10th, to allow staff members time to meet and review new health and safety procedures that will be implemented for the 2020-21 school year.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, stay in your bubble as much as possible, and be safe!

First day of school is Thursday, September 10, 2020 *Please note - this is a FULL day*

New student registration is Tuesday, September 1 from 9 - 2;30 p.m. at your neighbourhood school. To register parents will need a copy of their child's birth certificate (or passport), and proof of address. More information is available at www.sd83.bc.ca If you are unsure which school your child should attend please contact the District's Transportation Department at 250-832- 9415. All eligible school bus riders will be mailed a post card with their bus times on it. If you don’t receive a post card please call Transportation at 250-832-9415 School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

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Reading Should Be Fun!

• your local literacy specialist - career teacher • in person meeting to set up Zoom lessons • reading skills assessment • fun & interactive sessions, some in person • math and reading at all levels

“Linda’s Zoom sessions are well structured and replicate the in-person sessions she used to host at our home. My son who is normally quite shy and quiet, has really appreciated the use of Zoom and the virtual learning sessions.” - EH, grade 3 parent Give your child this lifetime advantage for all their school years.

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St. D[vi^’s Chur]h Mous_ (a pastel drawing by Joan Hein)

Right now, this little church mouse is on its own in the church, but hopefully soon we can all join together on Sundays. Covid has kept the doors closed, but our hearts are still open to one another, and to the Lord . Visit our website: www.stdavidschurch.info for sermons, scripture readings, recipes, updates on services and the Thrift Store; and lots more Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info phone: 955-6467 or 955-8129

NORTH SHUSWAP

• Live Music at the Hub, Fridays & Saturdays, FMI visit Social Media Platforms or call 250-955-2002. See ad page 29 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 - Every Saturday, 3 -5pm at the Hub. Visit with family and friends in “Your Bubble” and help Lions support community groups. • Lakeview Centre Raffle - Draw for electric bike and portable BBQ , Sept. 5 at Centre. • Shake The Lake’ Free Concert -Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1:00 pm, Sea Store at the Cinnemousun Narrows. KixxSin and BROKENTOYZ. • Seafood Broil - at the Scotch Creek Hub. Sept. 5. Deadline to book is Aug. 30. Seafood feast, Live music with Suz n’ Johnny’s Blues Band (inside) and Dave Colemine Band (outside) FMI call 250-955-2002 • Doctors in the Clinic - Call the Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or follow northshuswaphealth Facebook page for updates and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. See ad page 26 • Tsútswecw Environmental interpretive walkabouts - Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Children’s activities Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Interpretive Cabin open Wednesdays and weekends. • Lakeview Community Centre - Exercise Classes. Mondays 8:30 am, Wed. and Fri. at 9:00 am. Arts Group Tuesdays at 10 am. The library can be accessed by calling Jim Dingeldein at 250-682-6235 • 2021 NS Historical Society Calendar, featuring logging in the North Shuswap, on sale in September at Ross Creek Store, Scotch Creek Market and Society members. • Senior Men’s Golf – Tues & Weds 8:30 am in Sept. and 10 am in Oct. Anglemont Estates Golf Course. New golfers welcome. • ‘Registration Country Kids Playschool (Celista) - Mon. & Wed. 9 am – 12 pm. Children need to be 3 years old by Dec. 31 and toilet trained. To register - www.nsscr.ca

CHASE

• Team Chase Raffle - Tickets from Team Chase Members. First prize Stay and Play package for Talking Rock & Quaaout Lodge Resort, second is a beautiful Hand Made Quilt. Draw on Sept. 13. FMI contact Janice @ 250-679-4471 or Diana @ 250-679-3484. All proceeds go toward CIBC run for the cure. • Chase Library – Open. Still offering takeout service as well. Closed Sun and Mon. Call if you have any questions. 250.679.3331 • Attention all Snowbirds - Are you looking for something to do this winter? Curling is a fun, social sport that anyone can learn & do. FMI about Chase Curling Club, contact Jan 250-679-4471 or janinchase@cablelan.net

SOUTH SHUSWAP

• South Shuswap Library - open for “Browse and Borrow” and the computers are available. All BC SRC reading logs continue until September 15. Challenge trackers must be submitted by Sept. 4. Email completed tracker to contest@orl.bc.ca Virtual Story Times will be offered weekly Sept. 21 – Nov. 28. Check online at www.orl.bc.ca for Story Times dates and other awesome fall programs for all ages. • Stampin’Up! - Sept 25 - 27 at Sorrento Centre. unlimited access to Stampin’ Up! tools including: Die Cutting Machines, Dies, Embossing Folders, Punches, and stamps all weekend long. Evening Bingo, prizes, meals and more! FMI and to regis

ter go to http://shuswapculture.ca/ • Blind Bay Memorial Hall Events: • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays at 9am - 3pm

FMI Contact Trudy at (250)835-0039 • Full Throttle Fitness - Mon., Wed., & Fri., FMI

Contact Lindsey at (250)253-0320 • Impulse Movement Mon., Tues., & Wed.,

Start Date Pending. FMI Contact Melissa at (780)996-0623 • Fit to Go Fitness Classes - Tues. & Thurs.

FMI Contact Louise at (204) 773-6796 • Silk Painting Workshop with Susan Aylard

Sept. 26, 2020 FMI Contact Agnes at (250)253- 5200

SALMON ARM

• Art Gallery Exhibition - The Forecast” - until October 10 at Salmon Arm Art Gallery. Features eight local artists who are interpreting evidence of climate change through photography and mixed media. Gallery hours Tues to Sat. 11am to 4pm. www.salmonarmartscentre.ca • Alexander Plaza Street Party - Saturdays until Sept. 5. 9am to 3pm. Artisans, vendors, live music. • Salty Dog Virtual Series - Sept 1 - 30. Registration is FREE and will include prizing for three categories (1, 3 or 5 laps) FMI go to https://zone4.ca/ event/2020/3D5C52A0/ • Salmon Arm Pride Project - 3 day arts & awareness festival, Sept. 25 to Sept. 27. This is the inaugural year of what is hoped to be a significant LGBTQ2S+ arts festival. Art exhibitions, Silent Disco all ages dance party, storytelling, Inner Rainbow sound bath, and more at Salmon arm Arts Centre and the Nexus at First. FMI visit http://shuswapculture.ca/

FARMERS MARKETS

• Celista Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm, until Sept 9 at N.S. Community Hall, Celista. • Chase Farm & Craft Market - Fridays, 10am to 2pm, until Oct. 9 next to Safety Mart Foods

• Sorrento Village Farmers Market - Saturdays 8am to noon, until Oct. 12 at Sorrento Shoppers Plaza

ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

• CSRD BOARD MEETING- Thurs. Sept. 17, 9:30am. How to pre-register, go to www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda will be available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. • Careful and Kind Diabetes Care webinar - September 23, 7 to 8:15 pm. More information and to register, www.ti.ubc.ca/2020/08/13/sept-23-careful-andkind-diabetes-care/ • Business Recovery and Expansion program - Registration is being accepted for November 2020 For more info see article on pg. 30 or visit www.tsutsweye.ca • Entrepreneur in Residence program - offers personalized business support and strategy development for all female entrepreneurs. This free program is open to ALL Shuswap women at any stage of business, from idea development, start-up, scaling up, to succession planning. To participate download the Client Intake Form at https://tsutsweye.ca/forms/.

For more events in the Shuswap check out shuswapculture.ca

ACROSS

1. Great affection 5. A cook might wear one 10. Double-reed woodwind 14. Module 15. Pee 16. Gunk 17. A small scar 19. Credit or playing 20. Caviar 21. Juliet's love 22. Impudent girl 23. Trap 25. Opaque gems 27. An Old Testament king 28. Flighty 31. Bully 34. Feudal lord 35. Regret 36. Coffee dispensers 37. Wharves 38. Anagram of "Sing" 39. Spelling contest

40. Yearns 41. Loamy deposit 42. Alienate 44. Black gunk 45. Row of shrubs 46. Hinged window blind 50. Succulent 52. Scraped gently 54. Card with one symbol 55. Killer whale 56. A young unmarried woman (archaic) 58. Secure against leakage 59. Operatic solos 60. Street 61. Corridor 62. Sacred hymn 63. Picnic insects

DOWN

1. Ill-gotten gains 2. Scallion 3. Transgressions 4. Estimated time of arrival 5. Dawn goddess 6. Choice 7. Type of cereal grass 8. Witnesses 9. Born as 10. Supernatural 11. A small restaurant 12. Not yours 13. Countercurrent 18. Garbage 22. Despise 24. Badgers 26. Swine 28. Blockade 29. Carpets 30. Cravings 31. Pipe 32. Mining finds 33. Immoral 34. Loiterers 37. Ping-___ 38. Classify

Puzzle 1 - Easy

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Puzzle 1 - Medium

Answers on page 61

INGREDIENTS

• 2 C rolled oats • 3/4 C packed brown sugar • 1/2 C wheat germ • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 C all-purpose flour 3/4 C raisins (optional) 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 C honey 1 egg, beaten 1/2 C vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. 3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut

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