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By Jo Anne Malpass North Okanagan Shuswap residents will be going to the polls in the 44th federal general election on September 20. Electors have many safe options to vote, including at their assigned polling station on election day September 20 or during advance polling days (September 10 to 13). They can also apply online to vote by mail. Every elector on the National Register of Electors should receive a voter information card. Your voter information card will tell you: where and when you can vote, your assigned polling station for advance polling days and election day, and the address of the closest Elections Canada office where you can vote by special ballot. On the North Shuswap, the usual advanced polling station is Scotch Creek Fire Hall and on election day, the fire hall, North Shuswap Community Hall, Lakeview Centre and Seymour Arm Community Hall. To check if you are registered or to register to vote, electors should use the

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Online Voter Registration Service at elections.ca, call 1-800-463-6868 or contact their local Elections Canada office. You can register at the polls when you go to vote. With the deadline for nominations 21 days before the election, there could be more candidates but these are the party bios for the ones we know of so far in North Okanagan-Shuswap riding. There will be an all-candidates forum via Zoom September 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm sponsored by the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. Forum meeting link and details will be posted on sachamber.bc.ca by September 10. Mel Arnold – Conservative Party Mel Arnold was first elected as Member of Parliament for North Okanagan – Shuswap in October of 2015 and re-elected in October of 2019. He served as Shadow Minister for Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard for Her Majesty’s Official Opposition from November 2019 through

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August 2020. Arnold also served as Deputy Shadow Minister for Fisheries and the Vice-Chair of the BC – Yukon Conservative Caucus. With volunteer work being a priority Mel has been able to contribute his skills and knowledge into the North Okanagan – Shuswap business and not-for-profit sectors. As a volunteer board member of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, President of Shuswap Pro-Development Association and multi year member of the Shuswap Daybreak Rotary Club, Mel has actively contributed to the local communities. Mel was raised on a family dairy farm in Notch Hill BC near Shuswap Lake. He and Linda, his wife of 41 years, enjoy taking part in the tremendous outdoor recreation opportunities the North Okanagan – Shuswap offers and spending family time with their daughter and son in law who reside in Calgary. As a family man, businessman, and long-time volunteer, Mel is familiar with the various challenges facing Canadians. Shelley Desautels – Liberal Party Shelley has spent her whole life in the North Okanagan–Shuswap, having been born and raised in Vernon and lived in Salmon Arm for the last 7 years. Not only is Shelley a friendly face in the community, but she has a deep understanding of the local needs and dynamics of our region and communities. New to politics, Shelley is a natural leader with a passion for helping others, and community engagement. She decided to run because she saw the need for real leadership in our communities and believes an engaged, local Liberal representative will best support the needs of North Okanagan–Shuswap. Right now, we are still working to finish the fight against COVID-19, while facing a housing crisis, a climate emergency, and the urgent need to achieve Truth and Reconciliation. To address these issues, our community needs a leader who will be our voice in Ottawa and is willing to fight for smart policy.

Shelley is dedicated to putting in the hours and the hard work to see these policies through. Shelley works as the GIS Certificate Instructor at Okanagan College, teaching mapping and data analysis. She also owns her own mapping company, where she works with First Nations Community Forests. She is the Vice President of the Boxing for Wellness Society, a director of the Shuswap Cycling Club, a Director of the BC Community Forest Association, and the Service officer at the Royal Canadian Legion. Andrea Gunner - Green Party Andrea Gunner is a professional agrologist with thirty years experience in business planning, agricultural marketing and agricultural economics. Andrea has been involved in a number of projects connecting agricultural producers with consumers in sustainable and economically viable systems. She has worked in farm business management, market and economic research for individual farm clients, producer co-operatives, farmers markets, first nations, industry associations and government at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Andrea and her husband run a certified organic, pastured poultry operation raising roasting chickens and turkeys on a small acreage in the North Okanagan. Ron Johnston – NDP Born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Ron moved to the area with his family in late 2000. Living in Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Armstrong and currently Vernon has shown him the unique diversity of this large district. In a Facebook post, he says “I hope to be able to put the skills I have cultivated over 25 years of private sector experience and volunteerism to work to listen to YOU and accomplish our party’s goals while properly representing the people of the North Okanagan-Shuswap!” “I will support the values our party holds and will listen and work hard (continued on page 6)

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To many of us, this wildfire season feels worse than the many others we have been through but how does it compare with other years over the past 12 years? As of August 22, there had been 1,543 wildfires in BC since April 1, burning 862,977 hectares. According to statistics from BC Wildfire, the average season since 2008 saw 1,560 wildfires burning 314,383 hectares, costing $256.1 to fight. 617 or 40% was human caused and 942 or 60% was lightning caused. Quiet seasons in the last 12 years include last year 2020 with 670 fires burning 14,536ha, 2019 with 825 fires 21,138ha and 2011 with 653 fires 12,604ha. Busier seasons include 2018 with 2,117 fires burning 1,354,284 hectares, 2017 with 1,353 burning 1,216,053ha and 2009 with 3,064 burning 247,419ha. Some years stand out as being particularly difficult. The summer of 2017 was unprecedented by measure of the amount of land burned (over 1.2 million hectares), the total cost of fire suppression (over $649 million), and the amount of people displaced (roughly 65,000 evacuated). 305+ buildings were destroyed. A year later, things got worse instead of better. The 2018 wildfire season was unique in its impact to almost all regions of the province, and in its record-setting area burned. 2,117 fires consumed 1,354,284 hectares of land, surpassing the 2017 record. 66 evacuations were ordered, affecting 2,211 properties and 50+ buildings destroyed. The total cost of wildfire suppression reached $615 million.

Before that, the summer of 2003 was the worst ever for forest fires in British Columbia. Abnormally hot, dry weather resulted in over 2,500 wildfire starts over a vast area, mostly in the Interior of the province. Interface fires were at an alltime record high. The interface fires destroyed over 334 homes and many businesses and forced the evacuation of over 45,000 people. The total cost of the Firestorm is estimated at $700 million. The greatest cost of all was the loss of the lives of three pilots who died in the line of duty. The Okanagan Mountain Park fire was the most significant interface wildfire event in BC history. The fire’s final size was 25,600 hectares. Much of BC was affected by the fire but the communities of Naramata and Kelowna suffered the largest effect when the blaze caused the evacuation of 33,050 people and 238 homes were lost or damaged. The fire also claimed 12 wooden trestles and damaged two other steel trestles in the historic Myra Canyon. The 2003 McLure fire caused the devastating loss or damage of 72 homes and nine businesses, 3,800 people were evacuated from the small communities of McLure, Barriere and Louis Creek. The fire reached a final size of 26,420 hectares. BC is in the Guinness book of Records for the single largest wildfire in recorded history. The Chinchaga or Wisp Fire started in logging slash north of Fort St. John, BC on June 1, 1950 and ended on October 31 nearly to Keg River, Alberta. In that time, it burned (continued on page 6)

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Now that we’re into September, what should we talk about? Wildfires? That’s about the only word on everyone’s lips, except maybe ‘smoke’ which is of course due to the wildfires. All I can say is that, as I write this on August 14, we’ve been very lucky in most of the North Shuswap, and even Seymour Arm has been spared from a potentially huge catastrophe (fingers crossed & touch wood). I want to give a shout out to all the Fire Fighters out there risking their lives, the local community members who have jumped on small local fires so they didn’t become big local fires, and to the CSRD’s Emergency Management crew who have been putting in huge time coordinating things and focussing on public safety. There are at least 7 fires of note in the CSRD, more than they’ve ever had to deal with at one time. As we move into the fall we can hope that more rain will arrive and that these critical and hardworking people get a chance to take a breath (of smoke free air). And as we move into fall, it will be interesting to see how the recent surge in Covid cases is handled. I personally am pleased that the Province has shown a more nuanced response to outbreaks in specific communities instead of a blanket approach. A second summer season of no tourists would have been deadly to many of our businesses. If we can keep this nuanced approach up, then some of the plans for the fall can continue to move forward. Those plans include community meetings to get input on a number of issues: Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, Community Evacuation Plan for Scotch

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RCMP News By Sgt. Barry Kennedy Mental Health Emergency On August 14, 2021 at approximately 7:30 pm, Chase RCMP members assisted an adult female who was experiencing a mental health emergency. This incident occurred on the Pine Street Bridge in Chase. The distraught female was attempting to jump from the bridge into the water and was being held on to by police officers who were holding on to the female’s arms while she struggled to free herself. The female’s personal safety was at serious risk and the situation was very stressful for Police and the public. Several bystanders recognized they could be of assistance and jumped into action despite the risk to their own well-being. The female climbed back over the railings of the bridge

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and was taken to safety. In the end, the female was transported to hospital by Police with no physical injuries. In this instance several factors contributed to a positive resolution: 1) community members and bystanders who were concerned and took appropriate action; 2) de-escalation skills of the attending Police Officers; and 3) the female’s own decision to allow Police to help her. Collision On August 1, 2021 at 7:19 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a motor vehicle collision on Squilax Anglemont Road near Celista. An older Dodge Caravan crossed the centre line, struck a concrete barrier, and then went into the ditch. Witnesses assisted the driver until Police and ambulance arrived. Police were told by (continued on page 8)

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the witnesses that the male driver appeared to be drunk and open alcohol was observed in the vehicle. Breath samples were obtained from the driver which resulted in ‘fail’ readings. He was issued a 90-day prohibition from driving and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. He suffered minor injuries in the collision. Erratic Driver On August 1 at 8:30 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a possible impaired driver on the Trans Canada Highway near Chase. The complainant reported that the vehicle was weaving all over the road and crossing the center line. Police were not in the area and were unable to make patrols. At approximately 10:00 pm, Chase RCMP received a second driving complaint about the same vehicle. The complainant suspected the driver was drunk because the vehicle was all over the road. The complainant provided a licence plate number which was registered to an address in Chase. Police attended the

address and found the car parked in the driveway still running. An older female was sitting in the driver’s seat, listening to loud music. Worried that her erratic driving could be the result of a medical issue, Police asked the driver if she was alright. During the conversation, Police noted her speech was very slurred and she had an odour of alcohol on her breath. Police began an impaired driving investigation. The female was given multiple opportunities to provide a sample of her breath into the alcohol screening device. Each time, she held her breath and pretended to blow into the device. This is not an uncommon trick and it is very obvious. Police responded by explaining (again) to the female how to provide a proper sample. Police explained that the penalty for failing to provide a sample is the same as the penalty for blowing a ‘fail’. The female continued to pretend to blow into the device, swore at Police and then refused to cooperate. She was (continued on page 8)

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RCMP News served a 90-day immediate prohibition from driving and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Dropped 911 On August 4 at 3:47 pm, Salmon Arm RCMP were advised of a dropped 911 call from a cell phone. The call-taker heard a female hyperventilating who was unable to speak with the call-taker—then the call disconnected. When Police attempted a call back, the phone was turned off. Given the circumstances, it was assumed that the call was an emergency and significant resources were deployed. The GPS coordinates received in relation to the 911 call indicated the phone appeared to be travelling westbound along the Trans Canada Highway toward Chase. Chase RCMP were provided with a description of the vehicle, which was registered to the phone’s owner and were requested to intercept. Police located the vehicle just outside Chase and conducted a traffic stop. The male driver explained that the female passenger phoned 911 during a panic attack but was fine now. The female passenger did appear to be fine; however, she was inexplicably angry with Police. She refused to exit the vehicle to speak with Police in private and was surprising rude especially given the amount of resources that went into responding to her 911 call. There was nothing further that could be done by Police and the couple continued on their way. Evacuation Late on the evening of August 5, the Thompson Nicola Regional District contacted the Chase RCMP to advise that they had issued an extended Evacuation Order in relation to the White Rock Lake wildfire in the Monte Creek area. The new evacuation orders in the Chase

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RCMP jurisdiction included sections of Highway 97, all of Pritchard on the south side of the river, Chase Falkland Road and China Valley Road. The Pritchard Fire Department took on door to door notifications in the Pritchard area. Chase RCMP members with the assistance of two members from the Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment, conducted door to door notifications on Highway 97, Chase Falkland Road and China Valley Road. Most of the residents on Highway 97 were awake despite the late hour and ready to leave. Residents of Chase Falkland Road were not on evacuation alert and were very surprised to wake up to Police knocking on the door in the middle of the night. The notifications in rural areas were very time consuming because most homeowners had their driveway gates closed and locked for the night. This meant Police were climbing over fences and gates and walking down long driveways to knock on doors. On August 9, the evacuation order in the Chase RCMP jurisdiction was rescinded and residents were glad to return home. Chase RCMP received no reports of looting as a result of the evacuations. There were, however, on-going issues with vehicles running the checkpoints, occasionally at high rates of speed, putting those manning checkpoints at risk. Theft of Services On August 7, Chase RCMP were called to a business in Sorrento to settle a dispute over the theft of services provided by the business. The business owner was upset that a female and her two children entered her business and did not purchase anything but used the washroom facilities and then departed. A licence plate was obtained and the business (continued on page 10)

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Fire News By Roy Phillips Celista Fire Chief All three North Shuswap fire departments would like to express our thanks to the community for being vigilant in watching for any sign of a brush/ forest fire and quickly reporting them. We would also like to thank the community for all the support to the firefighters. We are proud of our firefighters who have taken time out of their busy schedules and time from work to go on deployments throughout the interior to help protect the communities that were and are still affected by the ongoing forest fires. The cooler temperatures and rain that we are starting to receive is a great relief for all of us. Thank you to all those on the departments and outside the departments for keeping the communities safe. Over the last month, the departments have been busy with call outs ranging from burn complaints, campfires to brush fires and a boat fire in Anglemont. Anglemont fire department’s quick response to the boat fire got it under control and prevented any embers from starting any fires to the homes and brush along the shoreline. All the passengers on the boat got off safely. Scotch Creek FD responded to an attempted arson near homes in Lee Creek and the RCMP were called. Thank you to the locals who came upon the brush fire and quickly extinguished it, preventing any major fire issue. Scotch Creek had a call out for a Brush fire that had them calling for mutual aid from Celista. It was a great turn out and after some time of (continued on page 14)

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searching, nothing was found. Fortunately, we had just had rain which could have put it out making it hard for us to locate. The community members in the area were a great asset, providing eyes on the hillside and getting us into areas to have a better look and search. We do get a lot of burn complaints and call outs that sometimes amount to nothing, or we can’t find anything. When this happens, the callers always seem to be very apologetic and feel bad for calling it in. We want to assure you in the community, that is never a waste of our time and we would far rather come out to discover that it was a legal propane campfire or it was just a barbeque putting off smoke. If we didn’t get the call and it turned out to be something serious, the outcome could be bad. We would like to remind everyone about the FireSmart program and that we do have people who can come out to asses your property for you and give suggestions to FireSmart your property. Celista Fire department welcomes three new recruits, Alexis Bingle, Brandi Hansen and Jackie Lemay and offers congratulations for promotions to Mike Torpe lieutenant and Josh Finn Training Officer. Congratulation to Scotch Creek firefighter Cameron Holland, promoted to Deputy Chief. With the month of September comes the slow down in the community of seasonal residents and tourists and children are going back to school. The fire departments have a junior firefighter program that allows young adults in high school to join and get training to become a firefighter. Most of the schools are recognising this and offering a credit as an elective. If you have a young adult in your family who might be interested, contact your local department for more information and we would gladly have them. Celista Fire Department will be setting up this Labor Day Long weekend on Sunday at Sunnyside Supermarket to collect donations for Muscular Dystrophy. If you are interested in checking us out and becoming a part of the Fire Departments, we practice Tuesday Nights at 7PM. For info please contact your Local Department • Scotch Creek Lee Creek, Ben Pellet 778-694-9890 • Celista, Roy Phillips 250-804-3349 • Anglemont, Graham Lucas 250-318-7157

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By Jo Anne Malpass The transfer of over $75,000 from several operating reserve budgets for additional staff overtime and casual clerical resources due to Development Services workload, was approved August 19 by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board. These included the transfer of $50,000 from Development Services Operating Reserve to the 2021 Development Services budget, $3,000 from Building Inspection Area F Operating Reserve to the 2021 Building Inspection budget, $7,500 from Building Inspection Sub-Regional Operating Reserve to the 2021 Building Inspection Sub-Regional budget, and $15,000 from Bylaw Enforcement Operating Reserve to the 2021 Bylaw Enforcement budget. An amendment to the 2021 Five Year Financial Plan was also approved to include the additional expenditures to allow for the continued strategic use of staff overtime and casual employee renumeration due to ongoing increases in workload. A report from Gerald Christie, Manager, Development Services, said staff are seeing unprecedented development growth in the CSRD including bylaw enforcement complaints associated with such development and dealing with the public’s COVID-related concerns. The workload for all departmental staff has increased approximately 200% this past seven months and staff have voluntarily undertaken overtime to try to process applications and enforcement complaints in a timely manner. As of July 30, the department has almost surpassed the total number of new files than what was received in all of 2020; Building Permit construction value and revenue from permit fees has already surpassed all of 2020. Given the significant increase in applications to the department there has also been a corresponding and significant increase

in revenue in some functions that will help to offset the use of the operating reserves, says the report. “Development activity in the CSRD is booming. Existing trends in applications and bylaw enforcement complaints continues to increase at a rate that is far outstripping the ability of staff resources to accommodate. This request will allow for some additional overtime to be utilized by staff until the end of the year to try and manage the influx of applications and enforcement complaints. As the provision of staff overtime is meant primarily to aid in meeting short-term service levels and project goals, if the number of Development Services files continue to rise as anticipated, overtime alone will not suffice and additional staff capacity will be needed in the future if the department’s existing high-level of service is desired to be maintained.” In other business at the meeting, Chair Kevin Flynn and several directors expressed their appreciation to the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) staff, volunteers and community members. “These last few weeks have made us so aware of how important SEP is and how important the people are.” He acknowledged all the team members as well as all the firefighters and volunteers trying to protect our property and our community, including the public who have opened their homes for evacuees. Area D Director Rene Talbot said about the Falkland area, “we were on evacuation order, now alert, then order from Salmon River Road to Cedar Hill and it really impacted people.” The amazing thing to see, he said, was people helping people load their stuff and doing what they did to keep everyone safe. Members of the three fire departments stayed behind after their families left, not only to protect from fires but also from looters. “Hats off to all the fire departments and to all the people out there fighting the fires.” (continued on page 17 )

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Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee - Three agricultural property owners have requested permission to farm portions of the rail trail adjacent to their properties; the licence areas will be defined by survey and/or fencing. Entering into the CSRD/RDNO Agricultural License Agreements was approved with conditions. The Board supported a CSRD application for a BC Active Transportation Grant in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of the inter-jurisdictional partners of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail for development of the Sicamousto-Mara trail section, which requires rock scaling, bridge repair, and would benefit from surface grading to berm the lake side edge of the existing rail bed and help deter wave erosion impacts in some areas. These sections to be open for early access to the public through installation of safety signage and road crossings upon completion of these works. Subject to the concurrence of the District of Sicamous and the Electoral Area E Director, the Board approved funding from the Sicamous and Area E Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $232,455 as a complement to the BC Active Transportation Grant application. As a means of authorizing existing and future utility crossings for the three major utility corporations, TELUS, Fortis BC, and BC Hydro, staff was authorized to enter into negotiations with these three utility corporations regarding the possibility of authorizing the existing and future utility crossings with Statutory Rights of Way. COVID-19 Restart Grant funding – was approved (continued on page 18 )

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Wildfire Situation Improving By Jo Anne Malpass As of August 22, there had been 1,542 wildfires in BC since April 1 burning 862,977 hectares. 424 of those were in the Kamloops Fire District, burning 492,702 hectares. The White Rock Lake fire alone, had burned 80,745 hectares (estimated) as of August 21. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations reports damage to about 70 properties along Westside Road near Vernon. The ThompsonNicola Regional District reports about 30 properties were destroyed in the Monte Lake area. The Okanagan Indian Band confirms 11 structures were lost on its land. As the Kicker went to press, evacuation orders were being reduced to alerts and alerts were being rescinded. Two Mile, Hunakwa Lake, Crazy Creek Gorge, Three Valley Lake, Momich Lake - Incident Commander Steve Lemon reported all containment lines were holding and decreased fire behaviour. Cooler nighttime temperatures, especially at higher elevations, were helping to reduce fire spread. A downgrade from Evacuation Alert to All Clear for Sicamous, Swansea Point and all residences that lie to the east of Mara Lake. A downgrade of an

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Small Businesses Survive Pandemic Only to Face Wildfire Woes By Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MLA This summer isn’t shaping up the way we expected. As more people got their COVID-19 vaccines and as health restrictions started to ease, I know a lot of us — myself included — were looking forward to a fun summer of making memories with family and friends we’ve missed over the past year. Here in the Shuswap, we have the perfect outdoor playground to do just that. But then came the wildfires. Whether it’s the Two Mile Road wildfire near my home community of Sicamous, the Hunakwa Lake fire near Seymour Arm, the Three Valley Lake blaze between Malakwa and Revelstoke, the Bunting Road fire at Mabel Lake, the Crazy Creek Gorge fire near Malakwa, or the White Rock Lake fire near Falkland, people remain on edge because of evacuation orders and alerts. Just recently we saw the North Okanagan Regional District, the town of Falkland, parts of West Kelowna and the Okanagan Indian Band issue evacuation orders for dozens of properties in the region while major highways in our province like the Coquihalla have been closed. We’re also having to contend with a lot of smoke, which not only makes

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FireSmart Neighbourhoods are Safer Neighbourhoods By Len Youdon If you have been following this series over the past few months, you likely appreciate that FireSmart properties have a significantly lower chance of sustaining damage during a wildfire. That concept is amplified when it applies to neighbouring homes. FireSmart neighbourhoods are safer neighbourhoods. For the purposes of FireSmart, we define a neighbourhood as a block or a street, not necessarily an entire community. This makes the objective of a few neighbours working together to make their area more resilient to wildfire less daunting and very achievable. It’s a very simple concept – if one home doesn’t ignite during a wildfire, it can’t be the cause of the fire continuing through the neighbourhood. Apply that concept to a row of homes or a street, and the entire area becomes safer. Up to 90 per cent of homes damaged or destroyed during a wildfire are a result of embers being cast from a fire in the area. Since embers can travel many kilometers, we focus heavily on removing combustible items and vegetation from around homes. If an ember lands in your yard but doesn’t start a spot fire, then the story ends there. If other embers land in neighbouring yards that are FireSmart, then it helps stops the advance of the fire in that neighbourhood. It doesn’t mean the fire is completely stopped or extinguished, but the path of the fire is disrupted and firefighters have a defensible area. Frequently, we get

complaints from residents that their property is FireSmart but a neighbouring property is not. The first recommendation is to work with your neighbours to reduce overall risk. If that is not possible or successful, it does not automatically mean your property will be destroyed. What it does mean, however, is that you need to be extra diligent. We have resources available to assist residents in this scenario. This wildfire season has been especially challenging, but it is likely we will continue to see longer and more intense seasons in the future. Preparing your home and neighbourhood for a local wildfire needs to be on the mind of every resident. Community associations, stratas, or any group of connected neighbors are great organizations to use as a funnel for information. Invite us out to your next meeting or neighbourhood-get-together to discuss FireSmart or general wildfire mitigation ideas. It just takes one person to get the ball rolling. Many mitigation strategies and ideas are simple. Others are longer-term projects, but, if you start now, that process is less of a rush should your neighbourhood be threatened by a fire in the future. To learn more about FireSmart or to invite one of our fire professionals to your next event, visit https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmartemail firesmart@csrd.bc.ca or call 1-888-248-2773. As a CSRD resident or property owner you have a variety of tools and resources that can help. We encourage you to use them.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Non-profit groups in the North Shuswap provide us with places to gather and enjoy entertainment, first response in emergencies, preserve our history and generally help citizens in times of need. Even during a pandemic, local volunteers have been working to maintain halls and deliver needed services.

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older. Volunteering increases social interaction and helps build a support system based on common interests — both of which have been shown to decrease depression. Volunteering gives a sense of purpose and teaches valuable skills. Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active. Volunteer activities get you moving and thinking at the same time. One study found that volunteering among adults aged 60 and over provided benefits to physical and mental health. Older volunteers experience greater increases in life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health. Volunteering may enhance a person’s social networks to buffer stress and reduce risk of disease. Volunteering may help you live longer. An analysis of data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging found that individuals who volunteer have lower mortality rates than those who do not, even when controlling for age, gender and physical health. Volunteering helps you meet others and develop new relationships. One of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to participate in a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people who share common interests with you. Dedicating your time as a volunteer also helps you expand your network and practice social skills with others.

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Behind the Scenes of the Wildfire Response CSRD Release Few things spike fear more than being in the path of an approaching wildfire. And while the worry is justified, teams of highly trained professionals are ready and immediately get to work behind the scenes to protect people, livestock and property. Wildfire management is conducted by a BC Wildfire Service Incident Management Team that includes an incident commander, fire behaviour and firefighting experts. Also operating in the background are mapping, planning and logistics experts who manage equipment, accommodation and food for fire personnel, as well as weather and information specialists. These are the professionals who recommend the Wildfire Alerts and Evacuation Orders based on current fire activity and potential for growth. Officials with the Kamloops Fire Centre provide the EOC with wildfire information in regular briefings, information that provides the basis for activity in the EOC. In the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), responsibility for following through on alerts and orders falls to Derek Sutherland, Director of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Salmon Arm. Similar to provincial response teams, the EOC is staffed by experts in wildfire operations, mapping, logistics, planning and communications. Helping to keep everyone on the same page, an additional team member liaises with other agencies, ministries and local authorities. And, due to the rural nature of the regional district, an agriculture specialist is included. Working in conjunction with wildfire fighters are the members of CSRD’s 13 fire departments, which are located in the North Shuswap, South Shuswap and east to Nicholson, near Golden. Under the direction of Fire Services Coordinator Sean Coubrough, 310 trained

personnel can be deployed provincially on structure protection teams. CSRD has three structure protection units, each one able to provide sprinkler protection to 25 structures at a time. “When we receive a request from BC Wildfire Service and Office of the Fire Commissioner, we put a team together for provincial deployment,” Coubrough says, noting one of the teams was deployed to assist on the fire at Logan Lake. “But we always ensure we can protect our own regional district. We never send anyone out if it will negatively impact our own residents.” Assisting people who are affected by disaster is another responsibility assigned to the EOC. Direct support is provided to Emergency Support Services (ESS), which focuses on helping evacuees find food and accommodation. Also top of the list is the EOC’s responsibility to keep the public informed about the wildfire situation within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. “The only thing that travels faster than wildfire is rumours, but they can be equally destructive,” cautions Sutherland. “It’s essential that we provide accurate, timely information, so misinformation doesn’t spread.” Information provided by Wildfire BC and other reliable sources is distributed as quickly as possible on the CSRD website and on several social media platforms. To obtain the latest reliable information, visit the News tab www.csrd.bc.ca or use the red Wildfire emergency bar at the top of the home page to locate the Shuswap Emergency Program page. Alertable is a new CSRDwide application that is available on both cell phones and landlines. This communication service is used to send alerts directly to residents, businesses and visitors during critical events like fires and floods. Go to csrd.bc.ca/alertable to find out more.

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By Doug Easterbrook Bring the kids and spend the morning at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park on Sunday, September 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 am for the Bicycle Safety Rodeo and Scavenger Hunt. These two free events sponsored by the North Shuswap Pathway Team are intended for the entire family. We hope to see you in the guest parking lot ready to walk, ride a bike, skateboard, rollerblade, bring your dog, or participate in any way you would like (except drive). The Bicycle Safety Rodeo is a series of educational activities promoting bike safety for youngsters

(any age up to about 10). Volunteers will guide them through activities of helmet safety, hand signals, traffic signs, obstacle avoidance, balance, figure 8 riding and more. The Scavenger Hunt is designed along a few one-hour walk or bike routes around the park and Scotch Creek. You will be given a sheet with ’things to discover, questions to answer and riddles to solve’. All the answers can be found along the way. Please check the Kicker and NS Pathway Team Facebook for updates about this event or contact Doug Easterbrook at doug@artsman.com

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Fine Art, Wine & Music – a Perfect Combination

Artist - Julie Farr

Artist - Fran Lewis

By Debbie Seymour The North Shuswap Chamber was fortunate to hold our 2nd Annual North Shuswap Fine Art Show on Saturday, Aug 7 with 10 artists showing their work. Our first show was at the North Shuswap Community Hall in 2019 with 15 artists, paint and sip classes, appetizers and wine tasting with Celista Estate Winery. In 2020, the event was cancelled but we booked the community hall for another show in 2021. With so much uncertainty with holding indoor events, we approached

Artist - Josie Pearce

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Music by Daveton Jones the winery. We are so happy Jake was willing to collaborate with us on this event as it turned out to be successful

Artist - Cecilia DaSilva

for all involved. Thanks so much for those who came to support our local artists, the winery and enjoy music by Daveton Jones. A perfect combination! We look forward to next year. Below are our local artists who showed their work, please ask to see their work and attend next year’s Art Show. We have some very talented people in the North Shuswap. Ann Chow, Cecilia DaSilva, Alison Elmes, Julie Farr, Cliff Ingram, Fran Lewis, Ron McFarland, Ed Overland, Josie Pearce and Jackie Wambolt.

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NSHC’S June Fundraiser By Kim Phau, NSHC Events We at the North Shuswap Health Centre www.NSHealthCentre.ca would like to THANK all our Corporate Sponsors, for your continued support in another very successful Golf Event. We cannot fully express the gratitude we have towards OUR COMMUNITY that keeps on giving! WE CELEBRATE YOU! Personal donations, as well as golfing prizes, accompanied the Silent Auction items to create an amazing event. WE THANK YOU! I am so pleased to announce that this event was our biggest success to date with $10,000 raised. We hope you all had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you again June 2022 for our 4th Annual Golf Event. Status Update: Blessed – By Lorna Joy Pawluk, NSHS Chair In my home office I have a special plaque and memory book that was a gift from a dear friend. They both read: STATUS UPDATE: BLESSED As I write this article, I am once again so thankful and yes, blessed to be a part of the NS community! Many of you know that the health society recently purchased a bus for our up-and-coming senior centre programs, and as well as, community events. We have had several people offer to drive. One such person is Randy Pickering. He generously gave 8-10 hours to drive the bus to Kamloops and back after Visual Signs applied our health society’s logo to it. Randy is also employed at the North Shuswap Storage Resort on Cardy Drive. The owners of this resort -Garth and Malcom McKay have also generously offered to store our bus. It is safely in their compound away from temptation. Jim McLean (owner of JIMCO) blessed us by providing his time and expertise to completely service the bus to pass inspection requirements. Another gift! We also want to Shout-it-Out for the Anglemont Golf Club for hosting our second annual benefit tournament for the NSHC. This was held on August 20. And now, something to anticipate and put in your calendar! (Drum roll!) October 2nd (Saturday) we hope you will come and CELEBRATE the grand opening of the Senior’s Resource and Community Centre!! All ages welcome! A tour (continued to page 31)

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of the new space will be provided as well as door prizes, a raffle, and barbecue (hot dogs, juice, or water) for a toonie. Memberships available for the Senior centre as well. We will be open from 10-2; barbeque from 12-2. I really look forward to seeing you! Thank you to everyone who participated in and sponsored our 2021 Golf Event! Special Thanks to Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course for being the Host Sponsor of our 3rd Annual Golf Event and a special shout out to our amazing volunteers and to all who donated silent auction items & golf prizes! Special Donation Contributors Bob the Dock Doctor & Heigy Refrigeration & Mechanical ‘Sponsor a Hole’ / $250.00 Darla Miller Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Celista Cabinetry; Triton Docks; Jimco Towing; Blind Bay Village Grocer & Cottonwood Cove RV Resort Bronze Sponsors / $250.00 Village U-Brew; Cutting Edge Construction; Big Time Decent Productions; & Caravans West Resort Silver Sponsors / $500.00 SASCU; Advantage Gutters Inc; Visual Signs & Printing; Spooner Electric; Warner Rentals & Scotch Creek Market/Safety Mart Foods Platinum Sponsors / $1000 Salmon Arm Observer Have you signed the ‘Keep Health Care in our Community’ Petition? If not, drop by the health centre or give us a call to arrange for your opportunity to sign this community petition for a Contribution Agreement to be supported by the CSRD to support health care services in the North Shuswap!

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First Responders

911 . . . What Is Your Emergency? Submitted by Karen Boulter North Shuswap First Responders would like to send out a big ‘Thank You’ to all the individuals and local companies that drop off recyclables for donation at the Scotch Creek Bottle Depot. When you choose to donate the money from your recyclable bottles and cans, you can drop your bags at the depot and let the helpful staff know which organization you would like your donation to help. If the depot is closed and you would still like to donate, you can leave your bags at the gate and the donation will be split between the NSFR and other groups in the community that this hard working Bottle Depot supports. We are especially grateful to all the Bottle Depot helpers including Doug, Niki, Kya, Reegan, and Roxanne for all their hard work, and the many hours spent sorting and preparing the cans and bottles for recycling, and for tracking your donations.

Thank you also for your thoughtfulness providing the gas coupons which help our Responders when they drive to help whoever is in need of medical attention in an emergency situation. This year, your donations totaled $1400 for the NSFR and we are ever so thankful. Please don’t hesitate to call 911 whenever you need help. Let’s make our world a safer place. Together, ‘We Make a Difference.’ If you would like to order your green and white reflective address sign, they are only $40 and certainly priceless when a loved one needs help. Signs can be printed vertically or horizontally with your house numbers, so please take a moment to decide where you will mount your address sign, and which orientation will be best for you. You may send a message to nsfrinfo@gmail. com or call Margaret at 604217-1638 to place an order. Signs may also be ordered (continued on page 33)

North Shuswap First Responders appreciate the community donations and Scotch Creek Bottle Depot management and staff for their work sorting and tracking these donations. L-R Phyllis Shrum, Linda Christopherson, Jackie Lemay, Nikki Stevenson (giving cheque), Margaret Needham, Don Devine.

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or picked up over the next two weeks on Wednesdays from 10-2 in front of the Thrift Store located at St David’s Church, or at the North Shuswap Community Hall Market from 9-1 in Celista. We look forward to hearing from you today. If you would like to find out more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Kath at 250-318-0317 for more information. If you would like to borrow home care medical supplies such as crutches, walkers, walking casts, shower chairs, etc, free of charge, from the First Responders Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com or call 250-955-2101 to make arrangements and find out more about what we have available.

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By John Seymour I’m sure that at this stage most people understand the importance of doing regular computer backups. Computers are machines and so like any machine, can and will break. Depending on how it breaks, it could put your important personal data at risk of being lost forever. Most of us have something on our computers that we would hate to lose, whether it be pictures, video, documents, music or what have you. All of your data is kept in one place on your computer, that place of course being your hard drive. Until recently, all computer hard drives were mechanical devices that have a finite lifespan somewhere between 5 and 15 years. Once they start to fail, you usually will not have a lot of time before they completely fail and become totally inaccessible. Having backups in place removes the worry of suddenly having to deal with the loss of your valuable data. Clearly Microsoft understands this and has provided tools that make it easy for everyone to backup their data without complicated procedures or expensive software. The only investment you need to make is in an external hard drive. These devices can be picked up in any electronics store and on many places online for less than $100. Look for one that’s at least 1TB in size. They come in bigger sizes for more money but 1TB is generally big enough for most users. Plug your external drive into a USB port on your computer and you’re

ready to setup your backups. Go to Settings/Update & Security/Backup. Windows 10 now offers three backup options. Two are for local backups and one is for the Cloud (OneDrive). Cloud backups are fine but will cost you depending on how much space you need to store all of your files. For local backups to your own external hard drive, use File History, Backup and Restore or both. File History will backup only your user files including Documents, Pictures, Music and Video every hour as long as your external drive is plugged in. The Backup and Restore option will make a complete system image of your computer. A system image backs up not only user files but everything on your computer including Windows itself and all of your installed programs. This option is useful as it allows you to completely restore your computer should your hard drive crash and require replacement. I personally use both options together. File History protects my personal files and Backup and Restore protects all of my personal files AND all of my software. Both backup methods can be setup to run on a schedule or can be run manually at any time. Windows Backup is a valuable tool and well worth the time and cost to set it up. If you need help getting started feel free to get in touch. (250) 804-8740 johnseymour@ Lakesidetech.ca www.lakesidetech.ca

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Chase and Area Young Learners Programs By Ashton Sweetnam We have an exciting array of programming coming up in the Autumn for children in Chase. iRide - The Chase team of iRide Instructors are continuing our new iRide After-School program in the Shuswap Regional District. Our program aims to help young riders learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and appreciate the challenges of outdoor exercise. Our 2021 autumn program, Chase Mtn. Bike Program will be 6-weeks long and is designed for ages 6-8, skill level 4-5. Each session includes a few skills, a game, and a bike ride on local trails. We will be using 3 different locations over the 6 sessions. Participants will need to bring a mountain bike (or a kid’s bike with gears), a helmet, and of course, their STOKE! As recipients of an iRide Development Grant, our instructors have registered with Cycling BC, undergone NCCP-training, and completed a background screening. In addition, all sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Gallagher. The bike rides will be on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm from Sept. 14 to Oct. 19. Register at: https:// ccnbikes.com/#!/events/ cycling-bc-iride-2021 Contact Ashton at chaseyounglearners@gmail.com with any questions EverWild Explorers Our well-established nature education program, EverWild

Explorers, is beginning a new session in September. Children aged 5-9 will gather at Aylmer Road Beach on Tuesdays from 9-2 to play and learn in a supportive outdoor environment. Each session includes a nature theme, outdoor skills, and a STEM activity. Please contact Ashton at chaseyounglearners@gmail. com with any questions about the program or registration. Kids Yoga - Will be on Wednesdays from 10am11am, beginning September 15 for 5 weekly sessions. Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop off children 15 minutes before and pick up 15 minutes afterward for free play. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and participate with their child(ren). 5 sessions with 10 children max. The classes will cover the physical poses of yoga, relaxation and mindfulness skills though play, music, art and stories. The theme is autumn and we will explore topics such as the harvest, the salmon run, what animals do in autumn, and noticing the changes of the season. Rainbow Kids Yoga is taught in a secular manner and is packed with FUN! Shannon is a counsellor and art therapist, who has her Rainbow Kids Yoga training and is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Please pre-register by sending Shannon a PM, email: yogawithshannonb@gmail.com, or call 778-266-0590.

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By Larissa Lutjen As the summer of 2020 neared, Tori Jewell needed a new gig after her regular summer job (assisting the Artistic Director of Salmon Arm’s Roots and Blues festival) wasn’t available with the cancellation of the annual festival. She and her mother Diane Jewell decided to try being vendors selling Bannock at a local market They started by attending the Sunday marketplace at Mayfair Farms in Salmon Arm and the Sorrento Farmers’ Market. Near the end of the summer, they enquired about joining the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market and attended a couple of times before the summer was over. A year later, their two-woman operation is a well-oiled machine, as there is usually a line-up for their bannock for the whole 4 hours while they are at a market. It takes about 85 cups of flour to prepare for a market day and on their days off they need to stock up on their baking supplies and make bannock crisps. In addition to the classic deep-fried bannock, made fresh at the market, they also sell mini-bannock loaves and bannock crisps. The

crisps come in nine flavours, cinnamon sugar and a variety of savory flavours like garlic parmesan, dill, and rosemary sea salt. One loaf variety, a cranberry orange, is vegan but they have not yet come up with a gluten-free bannock. Diane grew up in Edmonton but moved to Salmon Arm, where her husband was from, 33 years ago. For many years she was an Indigenous Education Worker with School District 83 until she retired in 2015. Tori graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary in 2005 and did an Arts and Entertainment Management diploma at Capilano University in North Vancouver. In addition to the work she does with Roots and Blues, she also works as an Indigenous Education Worker with SD 83 during the school year. A mother and daughter business initiative was perhaps not a stretch since they also regularly play music together as part of a folk trio called ‘Making Do’. Tori has played guitar and trombone since middle school, and ukulele since 2011. Diane took up the stand-up bass in 2010. Together with their friend Sharon they had a regular spot at local coffee (continued on page 37)

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houses before Covid. This summer Diane and Tori have also been raising money at their stall for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, which provides emotional support and cultural programming for Residential School Survivors, including a 24hour counselling hotline. Diane’s mother was forced to attend residential school as a child and Diane and Tori are aware of how the news of what are suspected to be the graves of 215 children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School earlier this summer, and other suspected graves at other locations in Canada, has been traumatic and difficult for many people.

With a few weeks still left to go they have raised over $1,200. Diane reports that the Bannock business is “a lot of work, but fun!” In addition to their Sundays at Mayfair Farm, they currently attend the Celista Hall market, the Sorrento market and the Blind Bay night market, where last week they not only vended but also did a warm-up set for the main musical performer. If Roots and Blues resumes a regular format next summer, Diane and Tori will have to decide what the future of the Bannock Ladies will be. But for now, they are full tilt serving hot fried treats to an eager public.

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Submitted by Sarah Zuidhof Organizers are excited to provide another fun and accessible triathlon on Sept 12 for community members of all skill levels at White Lake. Participants can either swim, bike or run as part of a team or participate in all three events. The goal of the race is to promote physical activity between families and community members, from beginners to those who want to compete. The 1st Annual event included a wide variety of participants such as parents with strollers, elderly and some high-class athletes. All proceeds to the event go to the White Lake Residents Association to cover the annual water testing of this beautiful part of the Shuswap. The September event will feature a Sprint Triathlon and a shorter try-tri race. The sprint triathlon will be made up of a 750 metre swim, a 21-kilometre bike ride and a 5-km run. The trytri route will be approximately half the length. The swim portion of both triathlons will be an out-and-back course just off-shore in White Lake’s bright blue water. After the swim, sprint triathlon participants will set off on a round-trip cycle which will take them down White Lake Road to the Balmoral corner before travelling on highway frontage roads to the turnaround point near the Carlin Hall, and

then back to the start point using the other branch of White Lake Road. Trytri cyclists will ride just under 5 km down White Lake Road before turning around and riding back. After getting off their bikes, triathletes will run towards White Lake Provincial Park, turning around after the appropriate distance and running back to the finish line. For those daunted by the prospect of the full triathlon, team entries, splitting up the legs between two or three team members are welcomed. Registration is capped at 100 participants, including teams. There has been a lot of interest in the triathlon but plenty of registration spaces remain open. Adult entry fees are $60 for the sprint triathlon and $45 for the Try-tri. Team entries for both race lengths are $35 per team member. Youth 17 and under can register for $20 for the sprint triathlon, the try-tri or team. The race will start at 9:30 am for the sprint and 10 am for the try-tri. Participants are advised to arrive by 8:30 am to register and set up their transition area. Triathlon organizers are very grateful to their local sponsors who are supporting this event. Kintec, Skookum, Active Chiropractic, Village Grocer and SASCU are all actively involved. More information is available by contacting Aron or Sarah Zuidhof at 250-803-8368 or by email at aronzuidhof@gmail.com.

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The Road Map By Paul Jackson, Certified Financial Planner As we all know, travelling in a foreign location requires a map. Without a map, it is easy to wander and get lost. Retirement Planning is no different. For many individuals, this requires a road map, preferably with a tour guide – a good Financial Planner. A saying I like to use is “you don’t know what you didn’t know until you find out you didn’t know it”. Perhaps not grammatically correct, but you get the picture. Planning for retirement is one of those things where quite often people wait far too long to plan the trip and map out their destination. This of course is human nature. In our 20s, retirement seems like such a distant destination and seems pointless to even think about for most. In our 30s, we are busy with young families, trying to advance at work, paying off debts and we lose track of time. Before we know it, we are in our 40s. Retirement now seems closer and something we should maybe start thinking about. But still, procrastination often sets in. If we are lucky, we have a Defined Benefit Pension at work or at least a Defined Contribution Plan, where a ‘habit’ of investing for the future is heaped upon us. Waiting until your 50s to seriously plan for retirement is often too late, as you cannot usually move the needle enough in your favour to make a difference. One of the most important aspects of successful investing is TIME. In your 50s, time is limited. The earlier you can start planning your Retirement Cash Flow journey the better. A good Retirement Cash Flow plan will take many things into consideration. What age do you want to retire? How much “net after tax” income do you want in retirement? What pensions do you have, including government pensions? Are these pensions indexed? Are the pensions reversible to a spouse? What investments do you have currently that are ‘targeted’ for retirement? We need to consider assumptions for inflation and assumed rates of return. Are you planning on taking any Lump Sums out to buy ‘things’ in retirement such as a place down south or an RV? This needs to be factored in. Might you receive inheritances? Are you going to downsize your house and invest any excess equity?

There are many considerations to be factored into any plan. Only by factoring in all these things can we come up with a plan resembling anything remotely accurate. As they say, “garbage in equals garbage out”. This requires robust planning software and someone with experience in inputting and interpreting the data properly. From my experience, many people do not have much concept of how much Cash Flow a properly invested sum of money might provide. The answer is variable, as it is linked to the types of investments you hold as well as your age. If I ask 10 people with $1,000,000 “how much cash flow could this pay you for life”, I will likely get 10 different answers. Bottom line of this article is don’t procrastinate your retirement planning. The early you start looking at the map, the quicker you will get to your destination, safe and sound. If you wish to find out more about my process, feel free to drop me an email at paul@nextlevelbc.ca. Mutual funds and/or approved exempt market products are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc. Paul Jackson, BA, CFP, CLU, RHU Certified Financial Planner – NextLevel Financial Ltd Investment Fund Advisor – Investia Financial Services Inc.

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Anglemont Ladies’ Golf By Bev Shea The days have continued to be hot and smokey, but we have still had a good attendance at Ladies’ Golf and had on going competitions and fun games. Our winners since the middle of July are: July 20 Long Putt Kim Henick, least putts Wanda Lorencz; July 27 long putt Karlene Hartnett, least putts Jan Wojciechowski; August 3 long putt Jan Wojciechowski, least Doris Hunter; August 10 Least putts Doris Hunter, long putt Brenda Buffel. On July 22 we celebrated Christmas in July. The winners of the fun game were The Jingle Ballers: Dawn Petrie, Peg Shurnaik, and Barb Buchan and in second place the Frosty Balls: Jill Kubica, Pari Majcan and Wanda Lorencz. The Snowman proximity was won by Dawn Petrie. The social committee arranged for a lovely turkey dinner. The July 27 Pin Round was won by Pam Watters. On July 29 we had three proximities – KP was won by Doris Hunter, Long Drive by Karlene Hartnett and Short Drive by Peg Shurniak. The July Chip-in towel was won by Bev Shea who had 3 chipins for the month. August 5 was another special day arranged by the Social Committee. The game winners were Lucille: Dawn Petrie, Sue Rutherford, Pari Majcan and Marie Newton and in second place 3 teams were tied so the prize

winners were decided by a draw and this team consisted of: Wanda Lorencz, Barb Buchan, Mary Stewart and Pam Watters. A lunch prepared by a couple of husbands was served and then we had our AGM. The executive for next year will be: President – Betty Loree, VPMarie Newton, Secretary-Bev Shea, Treasurer-Karen Freeman, Captain -Doris Hunter, Assistant Captains-Marie Newton, Kim Henick, Handicap Chair-Marie Newton (maybe), Social CommitteeGail Wedgewood, Kim Henick, Rules Chair-Bev Shea, Past President-Jan Wojciechowski. Thank you to everyone who was on last year’s executive and thanks to everyone who has agreed to be on the new executive. Our August 10 Pin Round winner was Marie Newton. The August 12 fun game (High Reverse Score) winter was Betty Loree with Mary Stewart 2nd and Jull Kubica 3rd. Congratulations to all the winners. Our September tee time will be 9 AM on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please be at the clubhouse at 8:45 ready to golf. It’s not too late to join the fun, new members are always welcome. For more information call our captain, Doris Hunter at 250955-0141 or the clubhouse at 250-955-2323. As always, keep your head down and follow through.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The Men’s Match Play Tournament should be completed before the end of August. Environmental concerns have delayed some of the matches. Thanks to the guys who signed up and played in the tournament and thanks to Jim Taylor for his good job in organizing the tournament. Also, many thanks to Jim Taylor, Bob Ewart, Ken Vaughn, Floyd Forsch and Steve Gaskin for their work in organizing Thursday nights and ensuring that the hole prizes and the low net/low gross prizes were distributed fairly. Also, thanks to our club president, Steve Gaskin, for keeping everyone informed about club business and the schedule of events. Thanks also to Jim Taylor for posting the Thursday night results. The Men’s Club Championship will be played on August 28 and 29. The wind-up supper and trophy presentations are scheduled for Friday, September 10. The last official men’s night will be September 9,

although the few members who are around in September and October still come out on Thursday nights for some unofficial golf. Sponsor Appreciation Night was August 19. Thanks again to Celista Winery, Paradise Pizza, PharmaChoice Drugstore and EcoTreats. Also, thanks to Ian Robertson of IRR Painting for securing sponsorship help from Benjamin Moore Paints. Both the Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs sponsored a fundraising Golf Tournament in support of the North Shuswap Health Society. This tournament was played on August 20 and the winners will be announced in the October Kicker. The Senior Men still play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the course closes in the fall. Play starts at 8:30 AM in September and 10:00 AM in October. New golfers are always welcome. Please direct any inquiries to Craig at the course, 250 955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365.

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Old age is golden, or so I’ve heard it said, But sometimes I wonder, as I crawl into bed, With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup, My glasses on the table until I get up. As sleep dims my vision, I say to myself: Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf? The reason I know my youth is all spent? Is my get-up-and-go has got up and went! But, in spite of it all, I’m able to grin And think of the places my getup has been!

By Ted Danyluk It is coming quickly so do not get left behind. Last available date to purchase your tickets for the Colossal 50/50 Online Lottery is midnight Thursday, September 30. This is your chance to win big time. Dreaming of paying off your mortgage or buying a new truck or car, how about a trip to a destination getaway? or better yet, a set of his and hers ATV’s. Do not put it off any longer. Funds are needed to help the Shuswap Trail Alliance build North Shuswap trails and pathways that are Well Designed, Well Signed, Well Maintained and Well Promoted. Check out our ad in this month’s Kicker. Ticket sales and information at northshuswaplions.rafflenexus.com Non-Resident Lottery Fact – The North Shuswap Lions Colossal 50/50 Lottery is one of the only BC Nexus Lotteries available to out of province

visitors. When using a computer, cell phone or tablet there could be glitches if you are an out of province visitor. Non-Resident Lottery Fact Non-residents of BC who are visiting the province should ONLY purchase tickets using a personal cell phone connecting through local cellular networks and not through WIFI. Don’t forget you must be 19 years old, be in the Province of BC at the time of purchase and have a credit card. Mark Saturday, September 18 on your calendar for the annual Classical Music Quartet performance at Celista Winery by the Sycamore Quartet. The Quartet is made up of Cvetozar Vutev, violin; Sandra Wilmot, violin; Martin Kratky, cello; Ashley Kroecher, viola. They are members of both the Kamloops Symphony and the Okanagan Symphony orchestras. The Folktale Concert consists of works based on folk songs and dances by the Viennese (continued on page 43)

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composer Joseph Haydn; the Canadian composers and BC residents Imant Raminsh, Doug Jamieson and Cam Wilson; as well as arrangements of Scandanavian folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet. The concert will be about 65 minutes with no intermission. Cost per ticket is $25 and includes a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcohol beverage to attendees as well Celista Winery will be donating a four pack of wine as a draw at the end of the performance and before the post-event reception. Tickets are available from any Lions member, Celista Winery, online at celistawine.com or call Marlene Kergan at 250-955-0378. The concert will be held rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair. If there is rain, the venue will be changed to the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista. Not suitable for young children or pets. With the coming of fall means the start up of a new year for the North Shuswap Lions Club. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm

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Rose Galls Proliferating but Not Harmful By Larissa Lutjen If you drive along ‘The Bench’, or the open fields along Line 17, you have likely seen some odd, puffy growths in the wild rose bushes that start out green, with bits of pink in the summer and fall, and are ragged and brown by spring. These strange puffballs are caused by the rose gall wasp, and although the rose bushes look like they are under attack, the wasps are a native species that is not harmful and can even be beneficial. The galls are part of a two-step process the wasp uses to reproduce. In the spring a female wasp uses an ovipositor to deposit about 40 eggs into a rose bud along with a substance that causes deformation of the rose into a woody core surrounded by a fluffy, or mossy-looking, ball. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larva uses the rose for food and protection through the fall and winter. In the spring the adult wasps, which are black and brown and about 4mm long, emerge to start the process again. Although the ovipositor might look like a stinger, they are harmless to people. Interestingly rose gall wasps are a species that is ‘parthenogenic’ meaning they can reproduce asexually without needing a male to fertilize an egg. There are generally few rose gall males, a situation that could be due to a bacterial

infection that causes the female reproductive system to produce mostly female gametes. In fact many types of wasp, ant and bee, which have no sex chromosomes, can reproduce parthenogenically. Many plants, and some fish and reptiles, also reproduce in this way. Young plants, damaged plants, and roses under stress from lack of water, or too much water, are more susceptible to the wasps, which generally don’t kill the rose plant and are beneficial as native pollinators and predators of other insect pests. Long-time BC gardening columnist Helen Chestnut reports that the galls are known as ‘robin’s pincushions’, ‘bedeguar galls’ or just ‘bedeguars’ in England. Folk medicine used the galls to ward off whooping cough, insomnia and even as ‘a charm against flogging’, leading to the school yard nickname, ‘save-whallop’. An 1840’s medical manual, “Materia Medica” cites rose galls as potential cures for stomach ailments and claims that the ashes of burned galls mixed with honey is suggested as a scalp preparation to prevent baldness.

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By Pat Bauer and Loretta Greenough

North Shuswap Community Association As of this submission, Covid-19 cases are again rising. We will assess weekly as we hear from Public Health. We are still awaiting news from the Gaming Commission about Bingo. As soon as we hear we will announce it on the Kicker Facebook. I also haven’t had an abundance of phone calls willing to help run Bingo. We would like to set up four teams so that one would only have to volunteer once a month if possible. Phone Loretta at 250-955-6431. The UV System at the hall has been giving us some trouble lately. We are working on getting it fixed. Please follow any signs that are posted with regards to the water in the hall. On Saturday Sept 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, we will be taking part in the Non-Profit Fair at the hall. Please look for our table to sign up for membership or to volunteer and to find out about our lovely old hall. If anyone is willing to become a board member to fill in until our next AGM, please contact Pat Bauer at 250955-6463. We meet approximately once a month as well as communicate by email. This would be a great way to get the feel of the positions.

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Getting It Together Gracefully at the Last Minute Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes? Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. • We successfully lobbied local and provincial governments to allow for larger docks. • 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. Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association go to SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA For more information email info@swoa.ca

By Linda Rightmire It’s late August and a small shadow has passed across the sun or so it seems. The first day of school is almost here. Kids are excited to see friends; parents are thinking about school clothes. This year the worries multiply — should we be glad or anxious to have our kids masked? Will the Delta variant threaten us with remote learning again? So we will prepare, and really, many of those preps do not change from other years. Here are a few items to consider. Sleep needs - It is crucial that you push that bedtime earlier. Teachers see kids literally falling asleep — is this your child? A tired child’s performance will be off - they can’t follow the lesson. You know how you yourself are, trying to drive sleepy, do taxes sleepy — it just doesn’t work. Make a commitment this year to stick to a bedtime routine. An hour before actual bedtime the activities should be winding down — no screen time, and it’s ideal for some shared reading time. Though numbers vary slightly, this is the general guidance: • 3 to 6 years old - 10 to 12 hours

• 7 to 12 years old - 10 to 11 hours • 12 to 18 years old - 9 to 9.5 hours Try to keep electronic devices out of the bedroom in the evening. For teens, one medical site suggests tying adequate sleep to car privileges. Your mileage may vary on that one! (See Hopkins Medicine site below for some excellent ideas and info.) It is now well known that the rise in depression and anxiety in teens correlates directly with the sharp rise in teens owning phones since 2012. Not only sleep but broader well-being is affected here. Be strong! Use best practices with caring discipline such as those from Diane Gossen (link at bottom). Sleep problems show up daily in your child’s functioning and behaviour, too. This has a lifetime impact; please try. Breakfast and other meals - Breakfast is your child’s most important meal. Kids may come to school having just had a piece of toast. Kids may arrive having eaten nothing. Aim for more protein and less carbs and sugar. Teach your child to seek out the fine print on packaging — you’ll find (continued on page 47)

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dextrose, sucrose, and fructose are among the many names for sugar on juice boxes. Whatever you can do the night before to prep your morning will be a great sanity-saver. Some rock star parents take time on Sunday to make up several days’ worth of lunches in small containers; they are ready to go in the fridge. You’ll find this to be a great help, I kid you not. School supplies - Kids love new clothes in the fall. But train your child also about hygiene. Clean fingernails and hair, good manners — these affect how others see your child. As to school materials, for some families it is a ritual to purchase these items. Ideally you should wait for school direction on this. Older students’ teachers may have a specific idea about notebooks. Keeping up - Watch for notices coming from your school. Many teachers and schools now rely on email or texting — be sure you know what your school and teacher plan in this regard. If you require something different because of your weak online access, it is crucial that you let them know. You may have to be emphatic — check back in a few weeks. This isn’t any one person’s fault; the weakness is inherent in big systems. And the fact is, most people regard Internet use as the norm, now. Be your own advocate. Be kind and be calm, too. Helpful websites • Teens’ sleep at tinyurl.com/tn-slp • Kind but firm parenting at realrestitution.com/ Linda Rightmire is a long-time career teacher and LART, tutoring at Lee Creek. She is not currently seeking new students.

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- Jody Fowler. Thankyou to all who purchased tickets. The raffle was a great success! Thankyou to all who sold tickets! Your support is invaluable. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our September breakfast. We are in the process of updating our website to reflect the fact we are open. The calendar shows which groups are active at the Centre. We would like to thank all who have renewed their memberships or joined for the first time. Memberships are prorated for the year, so

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any new memberships sold from now until the end of the year will be adjusted accordingly. We are especially grateful to those who have made a charitable contribution. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www. lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer

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By Jan Penner This brings me to the handheld This month’s item is a sickle bar sickle and scythe. Both have been tooth. Our $25 draw prize winner is around since the 18th century and still Dave van Oirschot. Congratulations! have useful applications today. The First of all, I have to admit that my sickle, which is curved, came first. guess on seeing this item was that it From what I noted, it has a short hanwas part of a plow. Nope. (Sorry Don, dle. The scythe, which came slightly I lied!) It is part later, has a longer, LAST MONTH’S THING of a sickle, not a straighter blade, SICKLE BAR TOOTH plow. That means with a longer that it was used handle, which not to dig up a allows for it to field, but to harbe used standvest wheat and/or ing up. They are cut grass. still useful tools, At first, the especially in information I found led me to think certain situations. For example, if you that this was a very simple tool. Not so want to cut tall grasses or weeds, using much. Basically, the sickle teeth attach a scythe or sickle distributes less seed to a bar and the entire mechanism in- that a conventional mower. It is also cludes guards, ledger plates and the bar easier and more efficient to use them to itself. The triangular sickle teeth move cut a small or oddly shaped area or on back and forth with a reciprocating ac- a slope. And, the swaying action used tion, cutting whatever matter is being is somewhat therapeutic! dealt with. Then it got complicated. A little safety note to finish up. The sickles are serrated. On the No matter what tools you are using for top or the bottom. If you are replacing cutting vegetation, make sure they are them on a bar, apparently there is an sharp! The same principle applies to abundance of styles, involving different garden tools as to kitchen tools. Sharp locations of holes for attaching to the blades cut better and more safely than bar and variations in size and shape of dull blades. the sickles themselves. Incidentally, as Here is next month’s item. We I understand it, you use bottom serrat- look forward to receiving your guessed to cut grass and top serrated if you es and wish you luck with winning the are “harvesting” crops such as alfalfa, $25 draw prize! wheat and hay. NAME THAT THING

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Chase & District Fish & Game By Helen Dalin, Secretary The Chase Big Fall 50/50 Is Now Underway Hello Chase and District. We are hoping that local readers will support this CDFGC project and buy tickets. We also need and would really appreciate readers sharing the word and the SALES LINK at Nexus raffle with family and friends by email, or on social media sites to get the word out. The more tickets we sell, the better for our club! The sooner we sell tickets and grow the 50/50 pot the better it will be for ticket sales. We have 3 months to work on this and watch the pot grow. The final draw will be on October 30 at 4 pm LIVE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! This is our only fundraiser we have had since 2019. Covid, fires and smoke have shut down all our other attempts. We’ve had no banquet, no 3-D shoot and most of the Trap and Skeet practices have been cancelled and shut down. At the same time our maintenance costs and building costs have continued during the last 2 years. All you need is a credit card and an email address. Your tickets will be emailed to you. They may end up in your spam folder so check there after you buy and move them to your inbox. If you don’t have a printer, it’s not a problem. Save your email and you will

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It is with great joy, we share with you that St. David’s plans to resume in-person worship on Sunday September 5th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. We welcome back all our old friends and all the friends we haven’t met yet! It’s been a long time coming and we’re grateful to God for the miracle of the vaccine that makes gathering possible. We will be following all Covid 19 Guidelines.

Hope to see you then! Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info

By Rachelle Horvath Just like that and September is here. This summer season brought us high heat and fires. Our respiratory system is being terribly taxed with the quality of air we are breathing in. Below are a few tried and tested methods that have assisted others when dealing with respiratory issues and ailments. Be sure to research and make sure these are for you. It’s important to keep the filter systems of our bodies clean. We have two filters for our respiratory system; the hairs in our nose are the first defence. They catch larger particulars like dust, while mucus takes up second position to catch all smaller debris. Much like sticky fly paper, it catches pollens, viruses and bacteria. Keeping things moist is an excellent way of easing upper respiratory tracts. Simple saline solution: 1 cup boiled or distilled water with ¼ teaspoon sea salt/ kosher salt, (1/8 teaspoon baking soda optional used as a buffer for sensitive nasal passage) in a clean jar. Stir well until all is dissolved. Traditionally a Neti Pot or a nasal spray bottle is used to administer. Fill your Neti pot or nasal bottle with room temp solution. Stand with your head at a 45 degree angle and insert the spout into your top nostril. Pour half the Neti Pot solution into the first nostril. You will feel the solution flowing through our sinus passage and will then come out the bottom nostril. Gently blow your nose to get rid of any remaining solution and debris. Now tip head in other direction and do other nostril. Do this once a day. This method is especially beneficial during allergy season. Teas to ease the pipes and herbs to sooth the system is your second defence. Mullein Tea has been used for centuries and can now be found in stores in tea bag form or if you’re able and have

access, collect and gather from a clean source. Mullein brings down the inflammation in the bronchial tubes. To make the tea with dried leaves, simply add a small handful of them to an 8-ounce cup of boiling water, and then steep them for 15–30 minutes. To prevent throat irritation, use a strainer or cheesecloth to remove as many of the leaves as possible. The tiny hairs of the plant can also irritate your throat, which is why it’s important to strain this tea thoroughly before drinking it. Usnea lichen, the lungs of the forest can also be simmered and drank like a tea. It is not kind to the palette and you will find it bitter. If you remember the old saying the bitter the better, here it definitely holds true. Tincture is easier to swallow often. Usnea is an all around infection fighter, combatting bacteria, inflammation and pain. This tincture is perfect for acute complaints or long term use. Place clean Usnea lichen in a jar. Pour high proof alcohol (95% is ideal) into jar to cover the lichen by about one inch. Allow to infuse for approximately six weeks. If a lower proof alcohol is used, allow to infuse for four to six months. Strain away lichen and store in a dropper bottle. To administer, use one dropper twice a day for tonic, immune stimulating benefits, or one dropper up to six times a day for acute complaints. Below I have added two selections of frequency music that that I can suggest to also assist the lungs and for those who are experiencing headaches with the smoke, I have added one for headache relief. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rtedwyEHPrE https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XYRGnJuufrA&t=403s https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HqH9T-zY_k4&t=2644s

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PLEASE NOTE : As the Kicker was going to press, new public health restrictions were announced for the Interior Health region. Local non-profits were scrambling to see if their events could still be held but many may need to be cancelled. NORTH SHUSWAP Lions Club Meat & 50/50 Draw. Cancelled till further notice. Colossal 50/50 Online Lottery - North Shuswap Lions in support of trails & pathways on the North Shuswap. Win up to $90,000. northshuswaplions.rafflenexus. com See ad on page 5. Thrift Store - St. David’s Church at Celista every Wednesday from 10 am. until 2 pm. Pickleball - Rose Clifford Park, Scotch Creek. Mon, Wed and Fri mornings. Everyone invited to pop down to play a game. Beginner lessons available also, contact Dave @ 250-463-9987. Anglemont Estates Golf - Anglemont Men’s Golf night at 5:00 pm every Thursday. Senior Men on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:30 am in Sept. and 10 am in Oct. Ladies’ golf at 9:00 am Tues and Thurs. FMI 250-955-2323. See ad on page 41. Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 30. Back to School - Register at North Shuswap School, August 31 from 9am to 2:30pm. First day of school September 7 for half day. See ad on page 17. Country Kids Playschool Celista - Taking registrations for September 2021. 2 mornings per week - Mon. & Wed. 9:00 am 12:00 pm. To register, go to www.nsscr.ca Bicycle Rodeo & Scavenger Hunt - Sept 5. 9:30 to 11:30 am at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. Free event of North Shuswap Pathway Team. Educational activities promoting bike safety for youngsters to age 10. Helmet safety, hand signals, traffic signs, obstacle avoidance, balance, figure 8 riding and more. Scavenger hunt routes around Scotch Creek with things to discover, questions to answer and riddles to solve. FMI or to volunteer Doug Easterbrook at doug@artsman.com Lakeview Centre Breakfast - September breakfast has been cancelled. Sunnyside Supermarket Customer Appreciation Day BBQ - September 11 from 1 to 4pm. Free Food and prizes. See ad on page 21. Community Open House - September 18 from 10am to 4pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall parking lot. Local non-profits will answer questions about what they do for the community and how you can get involved. See ad on page 22. String quartet concert - in support of

North Shuswap Lions Community Projects. Second annual event Saturday, September 18, 2 pm. at Celista Estate Winery. Featured will be classical musicians “The Sycamore String Quartet.” Tickets from Celista Estate Winery or call Marlene Kergan 250-955-0378. NS Chamber Meeting - Sept. 27, 6pm at Scotch Creek Fire Hall. Meet representatives from Shuswap Economic Development and Shuswap North Okanagan Business. See ad on page 4. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Federal statutory holiday September 30. New annual designated paid holiday starting September 2021. Federal offices, as well as banks, will be closed on this day. Grand opening of the Senior’s Resource and Community Centre – October 2 beside the North Shuswap Health Centre. - All ages welcome! Tour the space and enter for door prizes. Raffle and barbecue (hot dogs, juice, or water) for a toonie! Memberships available for the Senior centre. Open from 10-2; barbeque from 12-2. Town Hall meeting - October 23 from 2-4pm at the Celista Hall. Director Jay Simpson and guest speakers to discuss specific North Shuswap issues. Hopefully Covid allows us to do this in person. More information in the October Kicker. CHASE The Big Fall 50/50 - Support the Chase and District Fish and Game Club with their on-line 2021 fundraising 50/50. Chaseanddistrictfishandgame.rafflenexus.com Chase Mtn. Bike Program - 6-weeks on local trails, designed for ages 6-8. Register at: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/ cycling-bc-iride-2021 EverWild Explorers - Children aged 5-9 gather at Aylmer Road Beach on Tuesdays from 9-2 to play and learn in a supportive outdoor environment. contact Ashton at chaseyounglearners@gmail.com Kids Yoga - Wednesdays from 10am11am, beginning September 15 for 5 weekly sessions. Pre-register by email: yogawithshannonb@gmail.com or call 778-266-0590. Chase Curling Club - Interested in curling this fall? Please contact Janice @ 250679-4471 or e-mail at janinchase@cablelan.net Deadline September 3, 2021. Chase Library - emailed Andy to see if she has anything. SOUTH SHUSWAP White Lake Triathlon - Sept 12 for community members of all skill levels. Participants can either swim, bike or run

as part of a team or participate in all three events. FMI Aron or Sarah Zuidhof at 250-803-8368 or by email at aronzuidhof@gmail.com. South Shuswap Library - Join library staff online for stories, songs and events offered to all ages. Online registration is required to access TEAMS link information. Please include your email. www.orl.bc.ca and register online at http://orl.evanced. info/signup/Calendar 2021 Fall Online Events Brochure coming soon! Stay tuned for more information on fall programs. SALMON ARM & AREA Sicamous Fungi Festival - Sept 16 to 19 at the Sicamous Legion grounds. Mushroom foraging walks, identifications and discussions. FMI www.fungifestival.com ONLINE / WEBINARS etc. All-candidates forum - via Zoom September 13 at 7 - 8:30 pm. Candidates for North Okanagan-Shuswap have been invited. Sponsored by Salmon Arm Chamber. Details by Sept. 10 at sachamber. bc.ca 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/ CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, September 23, 10:00 am. Pre-register at www. csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Volunteers for Invasive Species Society – to pilot and provide feedback on the new community science network and resources. FMI bcinvasives.ca/engage. ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/firesmart 1-888-2482773 See ad on page 26. FARMERS MARKETS Sunday - Scotch Creek - Beside the Hub, 9:30am to 1:30pm. (Until Sept. 5) Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, 9am to 1pm. (until Sept. 8) Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, 10 am to 2 pm. (until October 8) Saturday - Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon. (until Oct. 9) Saturday - Dockside Market at Squilax General Store 10am - 1 pm. Live music on the wharf (until Aug. 28)

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association.. Pat Bauer 250-955-6463 Hall Bookings.. Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).. Barry Stokes 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet ScotchCreekVFD@csrd.bc.ca Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic.. 250-679-1420

Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre.. 250-675-2167 Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 Lions Club.. Tom Price 250-574-6104 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111 NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214 Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571 School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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Mobile Mechanic with tooled truck looking for small to medium Jobs. Local to North Shuswap. Call Jonny at 250-550-8408 ————————————— Anglemont Carpet Cleaning / Assured Quality General Contracting / North Shuswap Junk Removal. Bryan Wagar 250-517-8172

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Dale 250-679-7652 White Swan Tarot Spiritual Gunslinger Have cards... will travel. Readings with Jan 416-902-9931

FOR SALE Dock mooring whips $ 199.00 or best offer. Wayne 604-312-1921 Magna Bay Refurbished Dock Located in Sorrento

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Dry cedar firewood bags Small $15.00 - Large $25.00 Anglemont (778) 866-8687

Very well built deck for house or RV

McLane lawn edger Good running condition $299 O.B.O. Call Wayne 604-312-1921 Magna Bay Shuswap Raised P.O.L. Hens Still some Available! Ready for pick-up Sept. 15 – Sept. 30, 2021 ”Rockettes” – Barred Rock Layers E-Mail or call for Complete Information & Photo (250) 955-6145 ShuswapChickens@gmail.com Huge LULULEMON and AVIVIA Sale! Over 200 pieces. Scuba hoodies, define jackets, leggings, tops, capris, shorts, bags, headbands. Sizes 2 to 12 ~$10.00-$60.00 cash only. Some men’s Lulu and sports jerseys. September 3rd and 4th. Located at 4144 Squilax Anglemont Rd, at the Blue Hut, Teamed up with Raven Activewear. “Barbeque by Donation”, Proceeds for BBQ go to North Shuswap Elementary School.

$5 Bag Sale at Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop (Scotch creek) until the end of September. Includes one pair of summer shoes. Wednesday to Saturday 11AM to 4PM

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Clean Fill Wanted! Right behind Home Hardware in Scotch Creek 780-904-0730 Wanted: used older boat trailer for 16’ row boat. Must be in working order and should have papers. Contact Uwe phone 250-253-1076

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE At Caravans West Resort 45 ft Park Model / Attached Livingroom / Two Finished Decks. Many Great Amenities. Vacation or Year round. $269,900. To View 250-253-2471

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Shuswap Lake Golf (Duffers Den)

Boat slip available for rent at Anglemont Marina for September. $25 Per day or S600 for the month. Fits up 25ft boat. Email Dawn@fourstarcommunications.com or text 250-319-4127 for information.

2404 Centennial Drive Blind Bay

COOKS/LINE COOKS Full-Time or Part-Time year round IDEAL CANDIDATE( S) will have drive, team

skills, good attitude, be attentive to detail, able to work in a fast paced environment. Experience and Food Safe necessary R E S P O N S I B I L I TI E S include executing all menu items while meeting our expectations of high standard, quality presentation. You must also be able to maintain a clean, well stocked, and organized work area.

OPEN Come and Join our

C LEAN TEAM !

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SATURDAYS 8-4 PM

CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250 ) 955-0701

Tr aining provided

WE MAKE CLEANING FUN!

Call Patti 250-955-2525

$25

per HOUR

PLU$ TI P$ RENTALS

Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice, But for those who love, time is Eternity. By Henry Van Dyke

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR

ROGER B. ZINCK

2 bedroom newly renovated mobile on 11 acres on ivy road, eagle bay, $1050 plus electric wifi and cable, available Oct 1 to May 31 ,call 778-214-6306 Looking for Happy sociable Room-mate to share Lakeview house / Large deck. Cat in residence. Located in St. Ives on Shuswap Lake $600 inclusive call Terry 403-978-3508

Doug and Shirley Thompson

We lost both Doug and Shirley in the recent past

in person (to the manager of Duffers Den). Golf privileges included plus employee discounts on all merchandise. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

LAKEFRONT RESORT in N. SHUSWAP

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Bring your culinary skills and enjoy the beauty of the Shuswap! Drop off a resume

START IMMEDIATELY Earn up to $200 in ONE day!

Doug left us on March 1 2021 after a long battle with Lymphoma. Shirley followed Doug on July 1, 2021. They lived in Edson and then Yellowknife in 1971 for twenty years then moved to Salmon Valley Road in 1990. Anglemont became their home in 1992. They had four children Robin, James, Michael and Susan. Robin predeceased them in 1984. They enjoyed their 6 granddaughters and decided to move to Alberta to be closer to the families, in 2003, where they lived until 2021. Shirley enjoyed her quilting and sewing especially after she’d moved to BC. Doug was the local handyman wherever he lived - if you wanted something done right he was the man you contacted. Doug and Shirley will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life for both of them will be held in Spruce Grove Alberta at a later date.

Jack Sheppard passed away on February 26, 2021, in Red Deer, Alberta. Jack was born in Deloraine, Manitoba to parents Pearl and Meryle Sheppard, he was one of 8 children. Jack was a proud husband, father and grandfather. He was married to his wife Patricia Sheppard for 38 years. Jack worked as a locomotive engineer for CP Rail for 30 years, retiring at 55 and moving to the North Shuswap, British Columbia. He enjoyed playing cards with his wife as well as mingling with friends and telling stories to all who would listen while living the quiet life in the Shuswap. Jack is survived by his loving wife Patricia, his children: son Richard and daughter Savannah (Tylynn) Magnusson; granddaughter Lena Pearl Magnusson; sisters: Deanna Sheppard, Peggy Witherbee, Betty Kasprick, Bonnie Taylor, and Lyn Fefchak. He was predeceased by his parents Pearl ‘Thomas’ and Meryle Sheppard; brothers: Kenny and Larry Sheppard. Jack was a dedicated and loving family man with a smile that would light up any room and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Jack’s Life

will be held by his close family in Exshaw, Alberta on September 1, 2021.

Condolences may be forwarded to:

WILL BE HELD ON OCT. 9, 2021 1:00 P.M. North Shuswap Community Hall

www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403-887-2151

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September 2021 Sudoku - Medium

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Chase Detachment Office

250-679-3221

Anglemont Waterworks

If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 DIAL 9–1–1

scotch creek:

3508 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. June 15th - Sept 15th: Daily 8am - 2pm Sept 16th - June 14th: Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

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North Shuswap Library

1-866-222-4204

in Scotch Creek 250-955-8198

1815 Quast Rd. June 15th to Sept 15th: Tues - 1pm - 5pm Sat - 9am - 1pm Statutory Holidays - Closed Sept 16th to June 14th: Saturday 1pm - 5pm Statutory Holidays - Closed

aimroads@acciona.ca Ministry Contact

Located at the Centre

Open: Tues - Noon - 5, Wed & Fri -11 - 4, Sat - 11 - 4

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Squilax-Anglemont Rd.

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September 2021

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September 2021

• Renovations, New Construction & Repairs

Hank Destree

250-371-2690

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

250-955-0123

A DVA N TAG E G U T T E R S. C A

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS

Ken Goertzen Serving the L i c e n s e d R e s idential Builder ap sw u h S rs ea y 3 2 r fo Cell. 250.833.2824

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Sept 17 & 18 Baby Back Ribs Sept 24 & 25 Lasagne & Salad

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