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Intense Storm Destroys Homes in Magna Bay the thunderstorm and in this case, resulted

By Jo Anne Malpass The most intense thunderstorm in Brit- in strong straight-line winds. Because of ish Columbia this summer hit Magna Bay the orientation of the lake at Magna Bay between 7:20 and 7:40 pm on Saturday, from SW to NE and the channeling of air September 17. Wind and falling trees de- down the lake and in the bay, “they defistroyed six homes nitely took the brunt and left others with of the wind.” significant damage, Properties on the brought down powwaterfront from the er poles and Magna Bay Resort blocked roads. area to Lucerne Environment Beach were hit the Canada Meteorolohardest. gist Matt MacDonThat night, Anald said the squall glemont Fire Departline intensified ment was called out right as it apfor wires down at a proached the lake single address and and downbursts upon arriving on from the thunderscene, Fire Chief storm clouds proGraham Lucas notiduced winds upfied Regional Fire Dopler radar Saturday Sept. 17 between 7:20 and 7:40 wards of 90 to 100 pm when the squall line crossed Magna Bay. The areas Chief Kenn Mount km per hour and of bright red indicate the line of thunderstorms with there was significant rain of 50mm/hour. heavy downpour upwards of 50mm/hour and winds of destruction with peo70-100km/h.

Based on radar ple trapped and help analysis, it wasn’t a was needed to make tornado, he said. The trees all pushed sure no one was injured and to start asdown in the same direction. sessing the damage.

In a thunderstorm, there are violent up This initiated activation of the Columand down drafts, he explained, producing bia Shuswap Regional District emergency (Continued on page 3) surges of air that come bursting down from

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Intense Storm Destroys Homes in Magna Bay make sure there is no noncompliance as ers by late Sunday night and crews got operations centre. Staff members were far as demolition and need for building the last few affected customers back on brought in - the emergency operations permits. Preliminary reports say six at about 7 pm Monday evening. director, Kenn Mount as section chief, a homes are not habitable and nine had The one injury reported came during liaison public information officer, plan- significant damage. Along with minor the initial clean-up that night when a ning person and emergency social serdamage to other homes, there were hydro contractor employee broke his leg vices support. smashed RVs, fences, vehicles, boats, in a fall. The company reports he has A situation board was set up to assess trellises and sheds. been released from the hospital and is priorities and the scope of resources The CSRD also called in local securi- recovering. needed. The winds affected other CSRD ty companies, who attended for a couple CSRD Emergency Operations Direcareas to a lesser extent, so five fire deof days, to work with the fire department tor Ryan Nitchie said we are very fortupartments were dealing with calls that and RCMP to make sure there were no nate this didn’t happen earlier during the night. Along with Angletourist season when a lot of those mont and Celista (brought buildings were occupied. If the area in to help in Magna Bay), had been more populated at the time, Eagle Bay, Tappenthere would have been a lot of injuSunnybrae and Ranchero ries. were active.

Fire Chief Lucas said “we are so The CSRD emergency lucky in this community, there could operations supported other have easily been many fatalities, it’s agencies - the RCMP, just a miracle” there wasn’t.

Ministry of Transportation, The storm caused some damage BC Ambulance and first in surrounding areas including across responder society and adthe lake at Eagle Bay. Kenn Mount vised the Province. said Anglemont firefighters ended up Fire Chief Lucas said having to do a temporary fix to the the department searched Picture of cloud formation over Magna Bay as seen from Eagle roof of their own fire hall. Heavy houses, not knowing if anywinds had pealed back a section of the Bay Photo shared on Facebook: Liisa Hoas one was trapped, and made roof and water had leaked in. The sure people in homes with minor damage unwanted visitors to any properties CSRD will be working with contractors were okay. It was “dark and raining and where there was no property owner on to repair the roof. we were finding more and more damage site. as we went along. You couldn’t walk Ministry of Transportation contracdown the road; there was debris from tors spent the night and next day clearWhere is it ?……. houses with big nails sticking out.” The ing the roads of fallen trees and debris next day, they did damage assessment with the Squilax-Anglemont open to Kicker Office: 250-955-0534 and searched again to make sure there one lane traffic by Sunday afternoon. were no issues.

Fire Chief Lucas said that BC HyEmail: kicker@kicker.ca Regional Chief Mount said, by listen- dro and Spooner Electric, when they www.facebook.com/shuswapkicker ing, searching visually and using thermal came to clean it up, were totally orgaKICKER DEADLINES . . .... Pg 55 imaging cameras for heat signatures, nized and did an excellent job.

Calendar of Events ... .. ..... Pg 57 Anglemont VFD was able to give an The heavy rain and strong winds Church Listings…….. . ..... Pg 56 indication of how many people were affected 14,000 customers in the Classifieds ............... .. ..... Pg 60 around and what properties were empty. Thompson/Shuswap said BC Hydro Clubs & Organizations ..... Pg 59 There were some properties that were spokesperson Jen Walker-Larsen.

Contact Kicker ………… . Pg 55 unsafe to enter. “We got as far as work- “Magna Bay was particularly affected, Chamber News - North. .... Pg 10 ing with the province and emergency fallen trees blocked roads and crews Chamber News - South. .... Pg 47 rescue to have the urban search and res- were unable to access the area to make Fire News ................ .. ..... Pg 14 cue team on standby. Something that repairs until the roads were cleared.”

First Responders ...... .. ..... Pg 19 scale, if there was someone trapped and The clean-up was extensive – a total of Health Centre Society . ..... Pg 22 we required those resources, we would 15 BC Hydro and contractor crews Historical ……. ....... .. ..... Pg 40 have been ready.” worked through the night in difficult Lakeview Centre ...... .. ..... Pg 45 About 60 properties were inspected, conditions to help repair the damage Letters to the Editor .. ..... Pg 28 critical areas were mapped out and the and restore power.

Lions Club News ..... .. ..... Pg 31 building inspector ramped up with a priPower was restored to most Magna RCMP News ........... .. ..... Pg 8 ority list of properties to visit and to Bay, Anglemont and St. Ives customSidekick ................... .. ..... Pg 16 (Continued from page 1)

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Although it is never possible to be prepared for a disaster, reports we have received after the Magna Bay thunderstorm indicate people involved did an excellent job protecting themselves and their families and first responders and cleanup crews were organized and professional in a difficult situation.

Along with the comments about terror and destruction, we have also heard many comments about being fortunate and grateful.

There is no doubt it was terrifying for many of the people in the line of destruction and the damage was significant but many said it was very fortunate that nobody was killed or seriously injured. Things can be replaced.

If it had happened in August, there would have been significantly more people in the homes, on the roads, the lake and the beaches.

Many said they were grateful for the support they received from neighbours and first responders. History shows the communities that rebound the fastest from a natural disaster are the ones where neighbours and friends help each other. This was evident in Magna Bay where neighbours checked on neighbours and local fire departments went from home to home to make sure there was nobody hurt or trapped.

PreparedBC says the simple act of meeting your neighbour will help you cope in a disaster. When people know each other in a day-to-day setting, they’re better able to work together during an emergency. This is critical since the most immediate help following a disaster will come from those directly around you.

People were so eager to help with the immediate cleanup that first re-

sponders had to ask them to stay out of the area or shelter in place if they were in affected area homes, until the danger and damage had been assessed and Hydro was on scene.

Although the Shuswap Emergency Program was geared up to provide support on a variety of fronts, it was fortunate that most of the services were unnecessary.

This incident serves as a reminder to have a survival kit with basic necessities. Prepared BC also offers some suggestions to be prepared for severe weather and storms.

Winterize your home by insulating walls and attics, weather-stripping doors and windows, clearing rain gutters and removing tree branches that could fall during strong winds.

Inspect your chimney or flue to help prevent structural fires and ensure smoke and potentially harmful gases are properly vented.

Fireplaces, woodstoves, barbecues and camp stoves can be used for emergency cooking, just don’t use the last two indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide build-up.

Consider a home generator during extended power outages but never operate indoors.

Stow flashlights, glow sticks and battery operated lanterns around the house and remember to have extra batteries on hand in case of power failure. Have a battery-operated radio and listen to your local station for warnings, advice and instructions.

There is still a lot of cleanup and rebuilding to do on several streets in Magna Bay and it will take time for some of the people who lived through it to recover from the emotional toll.

But with the support of friends and neighbours, life is returning to normal.

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Kickin’ back with Larry Larry Morgan - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’

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Patient-care tower at Royal Inland Hospital At a recent Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) meeting, the TRHD’s contribution of $172 million (40% share of the estimated cost of over $400 million) toward the construction of a patient-care tower at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops was approved in principle.

The nine story building would provide patient services, including 30 beds each in a medical/surgery inpatient unit and two mental-health units.

It would also include 13 operating rooms, a neonatal intensive-care unit, a labour and delivery room, offices and additional clinical space. The project also includes renovation of the main RIH building and expansion of the emergency department.

The money would be raised by increasing the property tax bill of every residence in the TRHD’s area, which includes Area F North Shuswap. Last year, Area F paid $597,395 to TRHD. Director Morgan, who represents North Shuswap on the TRHD Board, said different cost sharing options were discussed at the meeting including asking other hospital districts, which refer patients to RIH, to contribute to the cost.

Cottonwoods Water System Service Area Establishment Bylaw At the September CSRD Board meeting, the Board passed Bylaw No. 5724 to establish within Electoral Area 'F' a service area to be known as the "Cottonwood Waterworks Service Area". In March of 2016, the owner of the Cottonwood Cove Resort development in Lee Creek requested the CSRD consider acquisition of the Resort's water system. The owner agreed to fund an engineering assessment, which was completed by Gentech Engineering in April 2016. The assessment identified approximately $150,000 in necessary repairs. The owner has agreed to pay for all re-

quired upgrades as outlined in the engineering assessment and to contribute an additional $50,000 towards the capital reserve fund for the system.

The annual operating and debt servicing costs shall be recovered by one or more of the following: a) The requisition of money to be collected by a parcel tax; b) The imposition of fees and other charges that may be fixed by separate bylaw for the purpose of recovering these costs; c) Revenues received by way of agreement, enterprise, gift, grant or otherwise.

Gateway Lakeview Estates Item was deferred until the October 20 regular Board meeting. CSRD staff are reviewing an updated Gateway proposal and looking into technical solutions for liquid waste disposal to meet CSRD By-law requirements.

Mosquito Control –Roderick-Haig Brown and Shuswap Provincial Parks Although there was no mosquito treatment done by the CSRD in the parks this year, the CSRD is working with BC Parks on a Park Use Permit in case it becomes necessary, especially in Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, in future years. A letter from the Minister of Environment Mary Pollock said “A Park Use Permit application would be reviewed against the Park Act as well as current conservation policies. In addition, an impact assessment would have to be conducted to determine if this is an appropriate use.”

Logging Near Residential Areas A letter was received from the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson in response to a resolution from the CSRD Board asking that community consultation processes for logging near residential areas be updated or improved and provisions be put in place to support rural residents when (Continued on page 6)

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The response said, in part, “The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) specifies results or strategies that forest licensees will employ to meet government objectives, including objectives for water, riparian, wildlife, soils, visuals and biodiversity when carrying out forest harvesting activities. The FSP is a strategic plan and does not include specific locations for harvesting and road construction. Before an FSP can be approved, a licensee must publicly advertise its FSP and allow for a 60-day review and comment period during which

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residents requesting a noise bylaw for Area C. This, along with a report for consideration of a Good Neighbour Bylaw, was sent to be discussed at the Electoral Area Directors meeting.

Directors’ Remuneration Review Kathy Sainas of Sainas Consult Inc. conducted a review of Director Remuneration and gave a presentation to the Board on this review. The review encapsulated research about the CSRD’s remuneration to its Directors as well as researching remuneration models at other comparable regional districts. The Board will discuss how to proceed at the October 20 Board meeting.

Area F Development Variance Permit 1372 Webb Road, Scotch Creek.

The board approved a variance permit allowing the applicants to construct a new single family dwelling on the same location to replace the previous house which was destroyed by fire on December 25, 2015.

The variance allows the minimum setback from a rear parcel boundary be reduced from 4.5 m to 2.44 m.

Area B: Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit (TUP) In 2015, Development Services staff held a meeting in Revelstoke to present options on how to bring existing vacation rentals into compliance with Electoral Area 'B' Zoning Bylaw No. 851. Owners of properties being used for vacation rentals were contacted and invited to this meeting. As a result of this meeting, a number of property owners

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have applied for Temporary Use Permits to allow vacation rentals on their property. The Board considered and issued three applications for three-year Temporary Use Permits to allow the applicants to have a vacation rental on their properties. Director Morgan noted these properties were all rural acreages.

Area F Electoral Area 'F' Official Community Plan Amendment The agent has submitted an application to redesignate and rezone portions of the properties in order to facilitate a 2 lot boundary adjustment subdivision. The Board adopted the OCP and Zoning amendments for the subject properties located at 2473 Stevens Road in Magna Bay. Area F Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 825-35 The Board read Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 825-35 a second time as amended and delegated the holding of the public hearing to Alternate Director Robert Misseghers. The amendments would remove site specific regulations that are no longer applicable. The proposed zoning bylaw amendment also includes housekeeping revisions to address two incorrect legal descriptions and update two reference maps.

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On September 24 at 9:45 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious circumstance at a residence on Martin Prairie Road in Pritchard. The caller stated she noticed a flashlight beam outside in her front yard.

RCMP officers checked the property on foot, and found nothing suspicious.

The RCMP reminds residents to ensure all of their outdoor property is properly secured overnight. Alarms and highresolution video surveillance can also be very effective, particularly on large rural properties.

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vehicle, lying dead in her lane. She struck the bear, causing damage to her vehicle. The driver and her passengers were not injured, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The first vehicle to strike the bear did not remain at the scene.

The road maintenance contractor was called to remove the bear carcass.

On September 24 at 4:30 pm, Chase RCMP was notified by the public of a possible impaired driver in Chase. A constable searched for the suspect vehicle, and conducted a traffic stop on Brooke Drive at Shuswap Avenue.

An impaired investigation was initiated, and a 58 year old male driver was issued a three day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for seven days. In addition to the Prohibition, the driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license. A court date has been set for November 2016.

On September 25, at 2:25 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle collision at Golf Course Road and SquilaxAnglemont Road in Anglemont. An eastbound vehicle towing a boat had come to a stop to make a left turn onto Golf Course Road. A westbound vehicle came around a blind curve, and the driver saw the westbound vehicle and boat starting to make the left turn. In order to avoid a collision, the westbound driver began to move into the oncoming lane. At the same time, the eastbound driver abandoned the turn and moved back into his

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lane. The two vehicles collided. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

On September 20th, at about 7:30 am, Chase RCMP attended a single vehicle collision in the 4200 block of SquilaxAnglemont Road, between Scotch Creek and Celista.

The 38 year old male driver of a Ford Bronco was westbound, when the right wheels of the truck dropped off the edge of the pavement, causing it to veer out of control, striking a rock face. The driver was transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops with nonlife threatening injuries.

Drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the collision.

On September 24th, at about 8:00 am, Chase RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on the single lane bridge on Squilax-Anglemont Road, just west of Scotch Creek. The driver, a 35 year old female, lost control on the wet wooden bridge deck and over-corrected, crossing the centre line. Upon hitting the gravel shoulder the truck flipped onto its roof. The driver and her male passenger were taken by ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Drugs and alcohol were not factors in the collision.

Chase RCMP reminds motorists that 30 km/h school zones are in effect on all school days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. As well, playground zones are also 30 km/h maximum speed from dawn until dusk every day of the year.

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Gateway Gateway is back in the approval process. There is still a lot of opposition to expansion of the development and the Chamber Directors decided to wade into the debate.

Gateway has made a commitment to decommission the outfall and go to land based sewage disposal if the rezoning is approved.

It is encouraging that they are listening to what the people of the North Shuswap have been saying for years.

With this commitment, the Chamber Board voted on September 26th to support the current application. The Chamber will be providing local government a letter of support.

Opposition to the project now seems to be focused on two things. First is the impact of ground based sewage disposal on the Adams River Salmon Run. It is important to remember that the Gateway treatment system produces Class A effluent. The critical metric, biological oxygen demand is a maximum of 10 mg per litre. By comparison, typical residential septic tank discharge has a concentration of 300 mg per litre. In addition, a recreational vehicle discharges at around ½ the volume of a single family house. Do the math and Gateway’s proposed 300 units have the equivalent biological oxygen demand of 5 single family homes.

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salmon. There is a simple solution. Gateway should remove all boats from Shuswap Lake by the end of September prior to the start of the run. Conversion of the current development to a strata subdivision brings the enforcement powers of the Strata Property Act and the ability to impose this restriction.

Completion of the Gateway project will bring many benefits to our area.

Right now Gateway is a stalled development that is seen by all visitors to the North Shuswap. Now that Cottonwood is complete, finishing Gateway will enhance the entrance to the North Shuswap. It will also allow the potential for a local government water system that will help adjacent properties like Whisper Mountain convert to a Strata as well.

Strata titled lots have the benefit of fee simple ownership and the ability to get mortgages. This helps with marketing and makes the lots economically accessible to more people.

The other positive impact is increased economic activity for our contractors and local businesses.

Christmas Dance and Parade Mark your calendars.

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September 17th Storm The Chamber wants to express our sympathy to all the people whose homes were damaged in the recent storm. As they always do, the contractors of the North Shuswap have rallied to help those affected. I also want to thank our local government for getting involved quickly to assist people with the recovery.

One important point, especially for waterfront owners who need to tear down all or a portion of their homes, is get a demolition permit and building permit before any work takes place. Removal of a home or any part may eliminate the “grandfathering” provisions for things like side yard or lake setbacks.

We saw this when the duplex burned down at Poplar /Roost a few years ago. It has taken a lengthy rezoning process to rebuild as the structure was existing nonconforming.

Chamber Annual General Meeting The Chamber Annual General Meeting will be held on October 24th. The location and time will be announced soon.

As is typical with most volunteer organizations, only a few people participate to make the Chamber work.

Frankly, we’re all getting a bit burned out and need help and participation from our members. There was discussion at the last meeting as to whether the Chamber can continue with such limited support. Show up at the meeting and tell us what you think we should do and what you can do to help.

We currently have around 90 members out of a much larger number of businesses in the North Shuswap. For example, we only have 4 home builders (Thank you Cody Construction, Cutting Edge Construction, David Dyck Enterprises, and North Shore Contracting). I encourage all the other builders and other businesses to join this year.

The Chamber puts a lot of effort into lobbying on behalf of business for simpler and less regulation that benefits everyone. We also operate the Tourism Office entirely from fund raising and member fees and I would expect all tourism operators to want this service to continue.

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Over 12000 sq.ft of offices and warehouse. 10500 sq.ft. of freestanding warehouse. Frontage on Squilax-Anglemont Road and Kenwood Gate. Former Rona building. Too many uses to describe, Toll Free: 1-855-955-5333 3 phase power, 660 volt, fenced on Cell: 1-250-572-2888 Email: sold@jefftarry.com all sides, alarm system. www.jefftarry.com

North Shuswap’s Local Experts!

Phase I Incorporation Study Complete

By Jo Anne Malpass The final report “Scotch Creek Governance Review – Phase 1 Background Research” presented to the Oct. 3 meeting of the North Shuswap Incorporation Feasibility Study Group shows no real barriers to incorporation.

Members of the North Shuswap independently funded the project and hired TRUE Consulting to assemble detailed research to stimulate informed discussion on future governance options.

The report says Scotch Creek is a vibrant community with significant capital assets in a lake resort area with a well-established and organized social and cultural fabric.

The 58-page report includes a profile of Scotch Creek, an overview of the current rural governance system, water and sewer service, municipal comparisons, economic development and environmental protection. It updates some of the numbers reported on page 6 of the September Kicker.

Scotch Creek would potentially have about $662,000 available for municipal operations without increasing taxes.

A breakdown of municipal revenue sources for municipalities in BC with populations less than 1,000 shows the Own Purpose Property Taxation makes up an average of 32% of total revenue.

The majority of income in these municipalities comes from Federal, Provincial and Regional Government Transfers and Sale of services such as building permits and solid waste disposal.

It offers some recommendations for water and sewer systems, saying they are not beyond the financial resources of a new municipality. “A Scotch Creek municipality would be eligible for grants from senior government and could make a convincing case for approval based on environmental criteria alone i.e. protection of Scotch Creek aquifer and elimination of outfalls in Shuswap Lake.”

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a few small edits, copies will be sent to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), the Ministry of Community Sports and Cultural Development (MCSCD), Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band and the local MLA and MP. The report recommends the Study Group meet with the MCSCD to discuss the potential of launching a formal incorporation study. A formal study would involve more of the public and would offer more specifics about income, costs to taxpayers, sharing services with the CSRD and define municipal borders.

The Local Government Department of the MCSCD recognizes municipalities are the cornerstone of the local

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government system in BC with the most autonomy to provide local services to citizens. Topics of interest on the North Shuswap are consistent with topics recognized by MCSCD as common reasons for seeking incorporation; local control and decision making (local municipal government is viewed as a more effective way to ensure local issues are addressed as a priority and improve public accessibility to decision making process), a strong local economy, land use planning and advancement of servicing infrastructure (Municipal governance could see systems constructed sooner).

The full document will be available to the public by the middle of October, as a pdf on the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce website.

APC Recommends Approval

By Jo Anne Malpass At its September 19 meeting, the Area F Advisory Planning Commission recommended the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board approve two development variance permits.

One is for a property at 6514 Squilax Anglemont Road with applicant Rick Blair proposing to construct a single family dwelling and requesting a variance to relax the minimum front parcel boundary setback from 4.5 m to 4.2 m. The Board of the CSRD had previously reviewed an application for this same variance on April 21, 2011 and had resolved to issue the permit. The owner of the property at the time did not choose to build, and as a result the permit lapsed.

The current owner would like to build and has re-

applied for this variance.

The second property is at 2473 Stevens Road, Lot 1 and Lot A where owners Patricia DeHart and Steve Connolly have made application for a subdivision to adjust the boundary between the two lots. Conditions of subdivision approval include connection to community sewer and water systems.

There is currently no community sewer or water system in Magna Bay. The owners are applying to allow the subdivision to proceed without connecting to these services. Lot A is currently vacant and the owners are applying to waive proof of water quality and quantity requirements for this property only.

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cern about an item in the Advisory Planning Commission By-law which states “At any time, the board may revoke the appointment of an APC member.” He said he would not have joined the commission had he seen this section where no reason has to be given for dismissal. CSRD Development Services Manager Gerald Christie said this speaks to the CSRD Board’s authority where it can do things, for example deny a rezoning application, without giving a reason.

The CSRD Board recently revoked the appointment of the Area F APC Chair, who stated he had been informed through a voice mail. Although he attended this meeting looking for clarification, Christie said that because this decision was made in camera, it is confidential and he could not talk about it. Another member said it was quite a surprise to have this happen without APC members knowing about it.

CSRD Staff attended to go over 13 amendments to the Advisory Planning Commission By-law. The amendments include method to replace members if numbers are low and responsibilities of Development Services staff, APC Chair and Secretary. APC members are required to attend training/ workshops as deemed necessary by staff and Area Directors. Public notice of the APC meeting and agenda will be posted no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.

APC members were also asked to sign the CSRD’s Code of Ethics Policy, which has been signed by the CSRD Board members and is applicable to all persons appointed by the Board to committees, commissions, panels or task forces. The policy was approved at the CSRD Board meeting August 18, stating the purpose is to ensure public business is conducted with integrity in a fair, honest and open manner.

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By Dave King On September 17, the Anglemont Fire Department experienced one of the greatest challenges we have had to deal with. The Incident at Magna Bay, Casabello Road and Lucerne Beach was the ultimate test of our fire fighters and all the training that we have undertaken over the years.

At this time, residents of our fire suppression area need to understand our fire department is primarily concerned with their safety and we are trained to handle emergency situations.

One of the biggest concerns we face is wires down that we treat as live/ energized and can cause serious if not fatal injuries. Please stay back from any area that presents this kind of hazard.

While we appreciate everyone is concerned about their property, we need to let the fire department do their jobs.

Anglemont Fire Department would like to thank Jim Leduc for his years of

service and wish him all the best in the future.

Celista

By Fire Chief Roy Phillips We were lucky. The storm damage last month was concentrated on our eastern boundary affecting Magna Bay, Anglemont and Eagle Bay. The only damage reported to us was trees that broke power lines in two separate locations. We did respond as mutual aid to the Magna Bay scene to assist in damage assessment and to keep the public away from downed power lines.

Fortunately BC Hydro placed this area as a priority for repair (they had power outages in 19 different locations from Kamloops to Sicamous). As the Squilax Anglemont Highway was completely closed and would remain so into the next day, we were able to help many residents travel around the disaster so they could return home. The beach at Magna Bay was the only safe route, and (Continued on page 15)

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many took the escorted half mile walk to be picked up by friends or family.

The rest of the month was quiet, our Tuesday night practices and some on Saturday mornings saw us doing our annual hose testing, attending training at the Salmon Arm Training center, and attending Power Safety course. Our Lieutenant Holly Anderson attended the Rapid Intervention for Firefighter rescue course and Captain Nick Tremblay attending the Live Fire 3 course, which concentrated on Incident Command. Thanks guys.

In the following weeks you will see us out and about doing hydrant flushing and testing as well as extensive water drafting from the lake and local area ponds, while the weather permits.

Have a Safe and enjoyable Fall, Remember to think Safety. We're ready...are you?

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek

By Fire Chief Mike Engholm The first week in October is Fire Prevention Week, and is a good time to talk to your family about fire safety. Have a fire escape plan with a meeting place outside, and practice it. Also it’s a good idea to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries when we set our clocks back, (the same goes for the spring time).

If you use wood heat in the winter, burn dry wood and make the fire hot. Always completely clean the chimney flue and empty the ash pit. It is recommended to have your whole heating system inspected by a certified company. If you do have a chimney fire, immediately shut down the damper and pour 3-5 cups of water on the fire (or place a very water soaked towel in the fire box) and call 911.

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Steam that is produced will help until the fire department arrives.

The open burning bans have been rescinded, but please make sure you have a water source and shovel nearby when doing an open burn.

Also you must register your open fire with the Ministry of Forests by calling: 1-888-797 -1717. The fire danger rating as of now is moderate to low.

Training is going great with lots of our firefighters taking various courses at the training centre in Salmon Arm. We also brought in a certified instructor from B.C. Hydro to teach us electrical safety with attendance from Celista Fire Department and the North Shuswap First Responders.

Our Call volume was increased since the last Fire News. The five calls were one for wires down, one false alarm, and three motor vehicle accidents.

Once again Scotch Creek/ Lee Creek Fire Dept. will be hosting the Halloween party for the community. Because Halloween is on a week day, we felt it would be better to have it on Saturday October 29 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm so the children would not have a late night and then school the next day. It also helps with the logistics of the set up as it affords more involvement by our team. This year the fireworks show will be ramped up a bit with professional grade, higher altitude products which is more complicated to set up but should produce a better show.

Planned start is 8:30 pm. It is my hope that all of the families who attend will really enjoy themselves.

If you are interested in observing or joining our team, please stop by the fire hall on Tuesdays 7:00 pm.

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Specialized 9-1-1 Text Service Now Available For Deaf And Speech Impaired Residents Submitted by Emily Johnson, CSRD Today regional districts in BC’s central and southern interior announced the availability of a specialized text service that allows people who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired (DHHSI) to communicate with 9-1-1 calltakers by text.

This service is called Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) and is being delivered by EComm—the emergency communications centre responsible for answering 9-11 calls in the central and southern interior— in partnership with local emergency service agencies. The service is now available throughout the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Central Kootenay, Columbia-Shuswap, Okanagan- Similkameen, Thompson-Nicola, East Kootenay, Kootenay-Boundary and Squamish-Lillooet regional districts.

“T9-1-1 is a vital connection to police, fire and ambulance and enables quick communication between a Deaf caller and emergency services,” remarked Gordon Rattray, Treasurer of the Okanagan Valley Association of the Deaf (OVAD).

“In the past Deaf people were limited by communication barriers and would have to use phone relay or TTY (telephone typewriter) which would take five or ten minutes longer. The OVAD is very excited to have T9-11 in the interior regional districts and we look forward to helping promote the availability of this service with the

DHHSI community. We’re proud of this enhancement to emergency services that EComm provides.”

T9-1-1 allows any DHHSI person who has preregistered their cellphone with their wireless carrier to communicate with police, fire and ambulance calltakers via text during an emergency. Callers must first place a voice call to 9-1-1 in order to establish a voice network connection and initiate the special messaging technology.

“The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is very pleased to be able to offer this improved level of service that will allow our residents with hearing or visual impairments the ability to call for help said Rhona Martin, Chair, Columbia Shuswap Regional District. “This new service will give a measure of comfort to those requiring this service just knowing that they can now communicate and that someone will answer their call.

Please take the time to register for this new service if you should require this type of assistance and help us pass this good news story along by telling those you know about it.”

When E-Comm receives a 9-1-1 call from a DHHSI person who has preregistered for the service, an alert will trigger at the 9-1-1 centre to indicate there is a DHHSI caller on the line.

The 9-1-1 call-taker will then launch the special messaging system, allowing them to communicate with the caller (Continued on page 18)

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Age: 13-18 yrs 1st place - Ice Skating at Art Holding Arena in Chase - gift certificate 2nd place - Village Lanes bowling in Chase - gift certificate

Adults 19 and over Day pass to Quaaout for pool & gym Costume contest entry sign-in end 8:00 pm.

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through a special text session.

This will ensure they get the emergency service they need.

“Being able to communicate with 9-1-1 using this technology allows for greater access to important 9-1-1 lifelines in the event of an emergency,” added David Guscott, E-Comm president and CEO. “E-Comm is proud to be able to offer this enhanced level of service to our partners in the central and southern interior of B.C.” It is important to emphasize that this service is only available to the DHHSI community.

Voice calling remains the only way to communicate with 9-1-1 services for a person who is not Deaf/DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired. Text messages sent directly to the digits “9- 1-1” do not reach emergency services anywhere in Canada. Text with 9-1-1 for the public-at-large is an-

ticipated in the future as the nationwide 9-1-1 infrastructure evolves.

Members of the DHHSI community should visit www.TextWith911.ca to register their cellphone with their wireless service provider and to learn more about how the system works.

E-Comm is the largest 9-1 -1 call centre in British Columbia and handles approximately 1.35 million emergency calls per year for Metro Vancouver and 24 other regional districts and communities spanning from Vancouver Island to Alberta and from the U.S. border, to north of Prince George. E- Comm also provides call-taking and dispatch services to 35 police and fire departments and operates the largest multijurisdictional, tri-service emergency radio system in the province.

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?” email her at Submitted by Karen Boulter ma.needham49@gmail.com North Shuswap First Responders If you would like to borrow home would like to send out a big ‘Thank care medical supplies such as crutches, You’ to all the individuals and local companies that drop off recyclables for walkers, walking casts, or wheelchairs, free of charge, from the First Responddonation at the Scotch Creek Bottle Depot. When you choose to donate the ers Society, please contact Don Devine at donedevine@gmail.com 250-955money from your recyclable bottles and cans, you can drop your bags at the 2101 or Kathy Earl at kathys.earl@gmail.com 250-434-1357 to depot and let the helpful staff know make arrangements and find out more which organization you would like about the equipment we have available. your donation to help. If the depot is Please contact Andrea Carter @250 closed and you would still like to do-679-7746 to inquire about becoming a nate, you can leave yours bags at the First Responder. Contact Catherine gate and the donation will be split McCrea at cm.nsbc@gmail.com to ask equally between the NSFR and the about NSFR Society information.

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We are also especially grateful to Doug and his staff, Tory, Cory, Pat, Nick, Kelsey, Brian and Jaymie for all their hard work, and the many hours spent sorting and preparing the cans and bottles for recycling, and for tracking your donations. This year, your donations totaled $1300 for the NSFR and we are ever so thankful. Thank you to all of you who continue to support us.

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Additional residential care beds approved for Interior Health Submitted by Interior Health Interior Health’s Board of Directors has approved a significant investment in seniors’ care through a competitive bid process announced today for the development of 243 residential care beds in communities across Interior Health.

“By adding more beds throughout the Interior, we’re ensuring that seniors can have the best care possible closer to their loved ones,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “This announcement also aligns with our strategic vision of strengthening supports in the community.”

Following a thorough review of communities, the following areas will see new beds through the bid process: • Cranbrook - 30 beds • Kamloops - 48 beds • Penticton - 35 beds • Salmon Arm - 60 beds • Williams Lake - 70 beds The exact locations of the new beds will be determined by the competitive bid process.

“The addition of these beds is an important investment for seniors and ensures those needing this high level of care will receive it in the best setting possible,” said Parliamentary Secretary to

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the Minister of Health for Seniors Darryl Plecas.

As well, while not included in this bid process, Interior Health plans to open an additional 14 beds in 100 Mile House within previously shelled in space at Fischer Place/Mill Site Lodge in spring 2017, bringing the number of beds in that community to 93.

“This announcement is the result of considerable planning and review,” said Erwin Malzer, Interior Health board chair. “While our goal is to help individuals live independently as long as possible, residential care continues to play a vital role in supporting the needs of an aging population. This investment is targeting those communities where we anticipate the largest population growth among seniors and increased demand for health services.”

The review that Interior Health conducted looked at current demographics, wait times, referral patterns, complexity of residents, and population projections.

“This announcement and the pending procurement process will mean expanded housing options for seniors in several communities where (Continued on page 21)

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our research shows additional capacity is required,” said Executive Director, Residential Services Cindy KozakCampbell. “Today’s care homes provide private rooms; wide, bright hallways; more intimate dining and recreation areas; and focus on environments that will best support those with complex needs, such as residents with dementia.”

Today’s announcement follows recent contract awards for 100 new residential care beds to be completed in Kelowna early next year and 85 new residential care beds in Vernon, which are expected to open mid2017.

Interior Health currently has 5,653 residential care beds, providing 24/7 care and support for individuals with complex care needs who are no longer able to live at home independently or with supports. This includes frail and elderly individuals with chronic conditions, such as those with dementia, whose needs may change over time.

To ensure the competitive bid process is as timely as possible, procurement activities will begin this month with a Request for Proposals. It is anticipated contracts will be awarded by mid-winter and new beds will be completed by summer 2018.

As part of its commitment to enhance cultural safety and provide culturally appropriate care in all service areas, Interior Health will require proponents to develop a plan that includes engagement of local communities including First Nations stakeholders during development of the new beds. In addition, Interior Health’s Aboriginal Health team will be involved in the procurement process.

Interior Health’s plan for residential care services supports the Ministry of Health’s strategic direction, which focuses on a more integrated system of primary and community care that better meets the needs of patients, including frail seniors.

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Scotch Creek. Our Executive Submitted by Gloria Director, Gail reported on all Goodchild I just finished reading The activities and services availaSecret Life of Bees a novel. ble at our clinic.

Written by Sue Monk Kidd. a Dr. Hickman, who is a wonderful story set in South hospital doctor from KeCarolina in 1964. The Tale lowna, will visit us one week of one motherless Daughter’s every month and hopes to Discovery of what a Family continue to do so in the New really means. The story inYear. If you do not have a cludes the mesmerizing world doctor or you prefer to reof honey bees. I learned a lot ceive health care in Scotch about bees from the quotes Creek, please let the office before each chapter. I started know and you can see Dr. thinking about the hard work- Hickman. Some of you may ing bees and comparing them have seen him in August and to the amazing can continue to be amount of hard followed by him.

Free working VolunIf you have not teers that we Hearing Screening yet put your name have on the on our ‘Patient & Hearing Aid North Shuswap.

Wait List’, for a cleaning & checks full time doctor, The Firefighters, The First Replease drop – in to Friday Nov. 4 sponders, The the Clinic to fill 1-800-661-5440 Lions Club, out a wait list Churches, Com~~~~~~ form & help us munity Centres, show the need for FOOT CARE and our North a doctor in our Oct. 20 Shuswap Health community. If Clinic Society to 250-851-6745 you can’t get into mention a few. the clinic, let Gail All humming know at the office, about, helping to make our (250-955-0660) and she will community a better and hap- send you an electronic verpier place to live. sion to fill out & return to us.

Our AGM was held at the We have a female doctor North Shuswap Hall in in clinic, Dr. Harpreet Kelly, Celista, it was well attended. available for cervical cancer We heard reports on the Fiscreening for women. She nancials for the past 12 would like to remind all pamonths - donations totaled tients to also take care of $45,544.70 and since we have their sexual health and that CRA charity status all these she is available for contradonations will received taxa- ception consultation & STI ble receipts in time for 2016 screening as well as all other tax season. This money was health concerns. used to pay off our mortgage We have locum docs for and donations are still coming most of October, we also in which will be used to inhave Dr. Mike starting the sure we have a clinic that is Tuesday after Thanksgiving prepared and well equipped (Oct11) and going through for our new doctor and any (Continued on page 23) locum doctors working in

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In early September a research team from UBCO and TRU came for a visit and interviewed members of our Board as well as Angela Lagore, Owner/Operator of Onyx Creek Care Home.

They were most impressed with what we have accomplished for our community and will publish their findings from 9 Citizen Led Coalitions similar to ours. We hope this effort will pay back in a publication we can use to influence decision makers. Other news is the short documentary being made about the actions of our community to get a doctor. Filming was done all around the North Shuswap in mid September and the

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By Jo Anne Malpass Although the Sockeye Salmon returning to Scotch Creek this year were healthy, the number of fish was about half of what returned four years ago.

Sockeye can mature at ages between two and six years old but in most systems, one age group (usually four-year-old fish) dominates, meaning most of the offspring produced in any one year return to spawn four years later.

Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band (LSLIB) has operated an enumeration fence on the lower Scotch Creek since 1994 to count and assess the Sockeye population; the timing, abundance and health. Sockeye returns to Scotch Creek are an annual indicator of early summer run Sockeye that return through the Frasier River.

Band Fisheries Manager Aaron Arnouse said the final number coming through the fence was 938. Taking into account those who spawned below the fence, there were about 960. Four years ago, there were over 1,800.

The fence operated from August 8 until September 15. On August 21, the first fish showed up, said Arnouse. Numbers peaked on August 23 and 24 at 259 and 210 and then started going down from there. Although he doesn’t have the exact numbers, he said Seymour Arm and the upper Adams which are both early runs, had bad returns as well.

He said the returning fish were a good size, all had good colour and were more healthy than normal. A small number showed signs of a natural fungus disease caused by moving from the ocean to warmer fresh water. Because of the large size, it is possible many of those returning were five year olds, he said, and he hopes that many of the salmon who would have been four this year have stayed in the ocean and will return next year.

“The only fish that was taken was the first one for our elders to have their ceremony.” Because of predicted low returns, LSLIB did not allow any fishing during this run.

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Interpretive Centre Open Submitted by Dorine Berube, Administrative Coordinator for the Adams River Salmon Society The Interpretive Centre at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park will be open during October, 2016 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday through Tuesday.

2016 is a post-dominant year, we expect that the Salmon run will be small this year, however, we plan to honour the returning salmon with ceremonies on the Thanksgiving Weekend and on Saturday October 22, when we will hold our Annual General Meeting.

The viewing platform trail has been paved to ensure that people with disabilities will be able to come to the river. There have been many trail and facility upgrades, including the construction of a stage for outdoor events and while you’re there, stop by the Interpretive Centre for a souvenir, local

art or area information. While in the merchant support. If you think you may be interested in volunteering, Interpretive Centre, you will see our please contact the Salmon Society via e new painted floor by Lynn Erin.

The Adams River Salmon Society is -mail at info@salmonsociety.com or stop by the Centre this fall. already working toward hosting the Check us out online for more details 2018 Salute to the Sockeye Festival and many other projects in-between. It about our Society. is currently seeking volunteers to fill a www.salmonsociety.com wide variety of roles and a range of responsibilities.

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In my line of work, I see many instances where people have lost valuable personal files that were stored on their computers. It can be quite devastating to lose years worth of important documents or pictures that were not backed up. They can be suddenly gone and the reaction I get from those people when they first find out is not one that I enjoy. I watch as their minds immediately start racing thinking about what exactly they have lost and what the impact of that loss might be.

There are a few ways this can happen but the most common that I see are hard drive crashes or a malware infection of some type. The hard drive in your computer is a mechanical device and can crash at any time. When this happens, everything on it becomes instantly inaccessible including the operating system, all programs and all of your personal files. The fix is to replace the broken drive, reinstall Windows, reload all of your programs and then restore any backed up personal files you might have. If there are no backups of your personal files, then they are gone for good.

Malware infections are another common cause of data loss. Depending on the type of infection, your personal files may get wiped out or corrupted so as to make them unreadable. An increasing common form of malware I am starting to see is called ransomware. This type of infection will encrypt

get a popup demanding money in order to unencrypt your files. Once your files have been encrypted, it is nearly impossible to get them back without paying the ransom. If you have them backed up somewhere then it is a simple matter of restoring them once the infection has been removed.

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A ghost had been staying in a bed and breakfast hotel when he asked the waitress, “please can I have two eggs, one tough and one rubbery, burnt bacon, mushy potatoes and burnt bread?” She said, “Sir I’m sorry but we can’t serve that kind of horrid food here.”

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The storm of September 17, 2016 will be remembered for

many years. Many homes in Magna Bay were damaged or destroyed in 20 minutes of severe weather. Some of the affected properties were Strata Titled property.

Strata’s are required to file a depreciation report (DR) with

condition and replacement documents on strata common property. The government offered a deferral program in case there were strata’s who were not ready to file. The sad part is, most strata’s in BC took the deferral and didn’t file, and in my opinion that’s just laziness on the part of strata councils.

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he storm of September 17 and the damage caused to strata common property in the storm area should serve as proof to strata’s why it’s so important to have a Depreciation Report finished. If you are in a strata, and voted to defer your strata DR, I ask you to change your mind and demand your strata get its DR completed this winter.

Disclaimer: Al Christopherson is affiliated with Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. and the opinions expressed herein are his own and not those of the company.

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Letters to the Editor SOMETHING MISSING

It happens so quickly; you turn around and there they are gone. We are all touched by their absence.

Something is different and though we may not be able to put the proverbial finger on it, we feel it.

I remember the old picture of Atlas and how he carried the world on, his back and as life goes on I realize more and more how true that picture was and is. There are certain people who just take on tasks that benefit the whole community. They gracefully take on chores that have the rest of us running away saying, “Not me, not me!”.

I have come and gone from the North Shore Community of Shuswap Lake for A long time now. It is what helped us decide to give up our thriving business on Vancouver Island and move to this community with our then young children. It was the right thing to do for many reasons but a safe and caring community was tantamount to our decision to once again return to the Shuswap. From the Trans Canada to the end of Seymour Arm there is just this plethora of good folk. It has touched us all in so many ways and has helped sculpt my family, which has multiplied greatly and more than many are in the immediate area.

I do not want to see Robert and Donna Gallant depart without them thinking we did not and do not feel their departure. I kind of miss you daily as I drive by the flower station. I look for you as I go by so I can honk and wave

and feel the warmth of your friendship.

I will miss you at morning coffee Robert, though I have not attended well this past year, I always appreciated and enjoyed our early morning banter. Too late now, but I am sure we would have eventually got you a cushion, just saying. You were always such a hard working guy, and talk about the fellow in the back ground doing stuff for everybody!! I saw you doing stuff Robert, and Santa knows!!!

The Halloweens my kids had out here, DONE by DONNA, were outrageously cool. Every fall the call for donations and volunteers would go out. Sooner or later there would be a request for the most unusual things, needed to complete one of the best, scariest, biggest and with tons of candy, Halloween displays ever. We have a small population of children out here in Anglemont but come Halloween the entire world would show up and kids from all over would scream and squeal and laugh with delight at the direct result of Donna’s efforts. Donna was pretty good at recruiting. I helped and donated like many but I do not care to dress up, except for my daily attempt to pretend cowboy, but Donna stayed after me till she talked me into a Werewolf suit and in turn gave me such a gift; I HAD SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Donna Gallant is like the tide, this immense force that quietly, and with regularity, flows in and encompasses us all.

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Right behind Halloween comes the Christmas Parade, all organized and done by Donna.

Donna’s efforts, here in the outlands, away from all else, made so many kids have so much fun with their parents, as a family unit, together. This is the big impact of the Gallants. Oddly enough it is not the doing of the event. It is the long held memories of family moments, of us parents getting to be part of the innocent happiness of our children brought forth through the efforts of the Gallants. It is our children having these experiences, with all the other local children, and more than any-

thing it is a reinforcement to all of the good in the world, and how we are all made a little better by the efforts of those special folks in our community.

I did not get to chat much with the Gallants before their departure but I offer high praise, with a hearty dose of friendship, and a deep expression of gratitude!! We bid the Gallants all the best and I will say ‘Hi’ every time I drive by Donna’s and ‘Good morning’ to a chair at the local coffee, all with the hope of a future visit.

You have touched so many…

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Re: Article in the Kicker of September 2016, Page 35 entitled Self Driving Cars – Seriously?

It was with interest that I read the article Self Driving Cars – Seriously? on page 35 of the September Kicker.

My daughter and I have been working in robotics for four years, providing consulting services to the resource and aeronautical industries and to government. I would like to expand upon the article with some observations.

The article notes that there are currently “33 individual companies working on self-driving technology” and that autonomous vehicles are already on the road undergoing trials and evaluation.

It can be expected that the technology will continue to develop to the point that these self-driving (driverless, autonomous, robotic) cars are very safe to operate. Industry has done a remarkable job developing this technology and human error in the operation of a motor vehicle can be all but eliminated. Consequently, accident rates and insurance costs have the potential to decrease, perhaps significantly. Industry insiders expect the technology to be fully autonomous and market ready between 2021 and 2025.

In the next few years government will need to rewrite the Motor Vehicle Act. In particular it will need to

consider: In the case of an operator of an autonomous/driverless car, there is no real need for a driver’s license. In fact, the “operation” of an autonomous motor vehicle will entail programming it to go from Point A to Point B and back again. Thus, driving such a car may be analogous to programming a GPS. • Legislation against distracted driving can be discarded for autonomous vehicles since it is being driven by software and sensors and not by humans.

• Legislation against impaired driving can be discarded for the same reason.

There are implications for the North Shuswap (and everywhere). These include: • Incidents of distracted and impaired driving will decline as the new technology gradually replaces cars that need a human driver. In time, there will be no need for Check Stops and the charity MADD will become obsolete.

• Insurance premiums for autonomous vehicles should become more affordable. This suggests a possible reduction in the operation of uninsured motor vehicles.

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Senior citizens need not fear loss of their driver’s license as they age and their cognitive abilities decline. Since a driver’s license will not be needed for a driverless vehicle, seniors can remain in their North Shuswap homes for longer and still be mobile.

(With pre-programming, a senior driver can get into their car and push “1” to go to the grocery store; push “2” to go to the doctor; push “3” to visit Aunt Martha, etc.) The use of driverless cars by seniors will also delay their entry into institutionalised housing thereby reducing the need to build these types of complexes. On the other hand, it will likely increase demand for housing in the North Shuswap.

Overall, driverless cars will significantly improve the quality of life for seniors, the disabled, and others unable to operate a conventional car.

Children well below the age of 16 could be the sole passenger in a driverless car. It would be possible for a 12-year old to take the family’s autonomous car to SuperValu for a loaf of bread.

Pubs and licensed restaurants may experience increased liquor sales and the market value of these businesses may increase with their revenues.

Using driverless cars, people commuting from Anglemont to Scotch Creek or Chase can make productive use of their time by watching videos and sending text messages, (something unthinkable now with conventional cars).

The way people travel by car will change. In fact, being a passenger in a driverless car could be more akin to being a passenger in a bus. The interior of cars will, in time, be reconfigured to remove the steering wheel and pedals. Seats can be rearranged to face in any direction and beds inserted (assuming they can be safely used). People may consider travelling at night or travelling longer distances than normal because there will be no driver fatigue. The North Shuswap as a tourist destination could therefore come within the range of a more distant and larger population.

• Driverless cars may affect the way automobile touring takes place. People taking a driving holiday will need to program their route into the car’s computer. This means that North Shuswap tourism operators will need to create touring software that includes their campground or restaurant as a destination or waypoint. Alternatively, they will need to market their business so the tourist will program their location as a way point in the software of their driverless cars.

In less than a decade the driverless car will affect the North Shuswap culturally, socially and economically.

It offers significant benefits and few drawbacks, although people will need time to trust it and recognise the opportunities it offers.

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Lions Club News

By Barry Tannock Meat draw restarted to great crowds and enthusiasm. Will continue every Saturday, 3 PM at Copper Island Pub in Scotch Creek.

Our Sept. 10 yard sale was a big success thanks to your donations and purchases. We are very appreciative and will put the proceeds, $1332, to good use in our community.

Keep November 12th open in your calendar for a night of dinner and dancing at that great venue, the North Shuswap Community Hall. This event is called Novemberfest and will feature a sit-down German style meal followed by a live band called "Fresh out of the Shuswap ...Stumblin In" featuring all of your favourite dance music. We will also be giving a Polka Lesson and will have a few great auction items, with all proceeds going to our Community Youth Fund and the North Shuswap Health Centre. Posters will be up and tickets on sale by mid October.

Volunteers needed for Christmas Parade Submitted by Al Christopherson The Christmas Parade is set for Friday December 9 / 2016. Leaving Butters Frontage Road at Rose Clifford Park at 6 PM sharp and ending at the SuperValu.

I need two volunteers to help with lining up the floats left and right as they arrive to Butters Road before the parade. If you can help please call me. Al Christopherson @ 250-955-2188 or al@northshuswap.com

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People in the storm

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It was terrifying, it came so fast, the noise was intense and we’re lucky nobody was hurt, were the comments heard most often from people who were in the Magna Bay area when the storm hit.

Becci Corder was staying in her parent’s cabin on Casabello Road with her husband and three young children. “We didn’t realize what was actually headed our way; I don’t think anyone knew what was upon them. Everybody was just in shock afterward, not even realizing what had just happened.”

Becci and her family hid behind the fridge, figuring with a large beam above it, it was the safest spot. Just before heading there, Becci ran into the bedroom for a flashlight and looked out the window in time to see a huge fir tree snap off and fall toward the neighbour’s cabin.

After seeing that one tree fall down, “you get afraid and your entire family is there huddled on the ground and there is no power and the kids are screaming. You couldn’t hear anything. It was like someone having a hair dryer in your ear, a loud, really intense sound. We just hid behind the fridge, tucked in behind and got down and stayed down and huddled. My poor five year old was sweating profusely, it was just horrible.”

“After it was down to a regular Shuswap wind, you could hear ambulance and fire trucks going here and there and it was upsetting to hear because you don’t know at that point if there has been anybody seriously injured. And who is at what cabin, it’s frightening just thinking there is someone out there injured.”

A lot of people had packed up for the season, she said, so it was lucky it was not heavily populated at the time and the ones who were there were okay. Neighbours and first responders were out when the winds died down, going from cabin to cabin checking on occupants.

“The people who came in to do the clean-up were there at 8 o’clock in the morning with bobcats and excavators and big huge bucket trucks, cutting up the trees so people could get in and out of the roads and scraping up the debris off the road and moving the wires so that people felt safe because there were wires hanging everywhere. You see that, you think it is total chaos here, but those guys came in fast and went right to work and knew exactly what they were doing. They were fantastic. I think there are a lot of people who are thankful for that because they could access their cabins or get out, and make sure their kids felt safe.”

“It was really heart wrenching, our whole family was really quiet the next day. So grateful to be safe.”

Julie Jocksch was home alone when it hit, her husband was on the way home from a golf trip. “I have to say it was terrifying! When I looked out front to shut that door I heard it....like a freight train coming

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our way. I don't think it registered how bad it was until a few minutes later when I was on the floor, trying to find a structurally safe place away from windows. I wasn't hurt except my nerves were pretty shot. Shock might be a good word to use. I'm grateful our cabin held up for sure but I could hear and feel trees falling. One landed on railing and one is hung up right next to cabin. The two that hit our garage have damaged roof but not structurally thank goodness. Two hours later my sister and husband arrived but they were driving around so much debris and fallen trees but thank God they got here or I wouldn't have made it that night! I know I wouldn't have slept that's for sure. My car was blocked in by two trees so I didn't have much for options. The pictures don't do it justice at all....hard to see the size of some of them. Uprooted strong trees on the beach and they just missed hitting things in our yard. The chairs that were flung around like plastic are actually those really heavy ones made from tires. Takes a lot to move those. I hope I never experience something like that again....well at least not alone!

Lisa Paradis-Crosman, with her two daughters and her own mom and dad were in their cabin when it was hit by several trees and her Suzuki was crushed. “We didn't leave our cabin till the morning because we assumed everyone's place was like ours. We were afraid that trees were going to fall on us. I think we stayed on the floor for a long time even after the storm passed through. Once I saw the first large tree falling on our cabin I screamed ‘everyone get down’. We crawled to the bedroom and lay on top of my 9 and 6 year old girls till we couldn't hear anything. The property damage is devastating.

Tracy Wojciechowski’s spouse, Dean was on his way home from Anglemont at about 7:25 pm that night. “Oh my Gosh! There are trees falling down right in front of me onto the road! One just hit a power line! I don’t think I’m going to make it home.”

“Thank God he was safe but I really thought he was exaggerating.” Tracy said. “He texted a couple of photos of downed trees which I posted to The Kicker Facebook right away. I was able to track the storm through conversations with Dean. When I drove to Magna Bay from Scotch Creek to pick him up I was expecting to see debris along the way but I saw nothing until I came to Camp Grafton save for a few weird hail piles in Celista. Still, the branches and leaves that I saw scattered on the road were nothing in comparison to what we witnessed the next morning when we walked the beach. “ Jody Paynton and Darren Tuokko, who manage Magna Bay Resort, said “it was five minutes of hell. The wind was so loud! We could hear loud thumps and trees breaking. We were getting pelted by pine cones.” After the wind died down Darren and Jody saw that trees had fallen onto two pontoon boats and destroyed them. The only other real damage was to a shed and to the power line out front. There were about 20 people at the resort and no-one sustained any injuries or serious damage to their property.

For more pictures and shared links to video footage of the storm visit the Kicker Facebook page: facebook.com/shuswapkicker

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By Gerry Shea The Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club Championship Tournament is a 36hole event which was played this year over the September 10-11 weekend.

Low gross honors went to Rob MacDuff. Rob and Craig Golemblaski were tied after the completion of the 36 holes, but Rob eventually prevailed in a 3 hole playoff.

Ken Vaughan was the low net winner with a score of 124 followed closely by Pat Anderson with a score of 125.

The annual tournament is generally played over the 2nd weekend in September, but for 2017 the tournament will be played over the last week-

end in August to allow for more participation by the summer club members.

Winners were announced and trophies were presented at the wind-up supper which occurred on Friday, September 16. In addition to the above winners, Rob Scranton is the most improved handicap trophy winner and Pat Anderson will have his name added to the “Arnie” trophy for the best attendance record.

For 2017, the executive will consist of Ron Buffel as President, Pat Anderson as Vice-president, Gerry Shea as Secretary/Treasurer and Floyd Forsch as Captain (assisted by Rob Scranton).

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A few hardy souls are still playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Senior Men’s time. We tee-off at 9:30 AM in October.

Thanks again to our sponsors for the excellent hole prizes and to Lisa and Craig Golemblaski for the delicious Thursday night suppers.

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By Doris Hunter It was a cold and stormy night… well, it wasn’t night and it wasn’t stormy but it was a cold and rainy morning when we teed off for our Club Championship on September 6th. But that didn’t stop our hardy participants who were soon rewarded with dry skies and a competitive 18 holes of golf.

Congratulations to our 2016 Club Champion Judy Weller and Club Low Net winner Jan Wojciechowski.

Congratulations also to the following who won their flights : flight #1low gross Doris Hunter, low net Bev Shea; Flight #2-low gross Brenda Buffel, low net Lynn Miller.

Our wind-up catered lunch was hosted by Colleen Leroux where prizes were presented for the Championship as well as winners of the season achievements: Count Your Putts to Brenda Buffel, Birdie/Par tree to Judy Weller, Ringer Board to Lynn Miller, Pin Round to Judy Weller, Most Improved Player to Brenda Buffel. Congratulations to all the winners as well as to all who played throughout the season. We like to reward participation, so everyone who passed through the door received a door prize.

We give a huge thank you to all who donated prizes: Chum N ’Luba’s Unique Boutique from Chase, Josie’s Hair Salon of St Ives, Ross Creek Country Store, Celista Estates Winery, and Helicopter pilot Dean Schmied as well as various members of our ladies’ club.

As a thank you for being Captain, I was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from our ladies club. It was a pleasant and much appreciated surprise.

I would like to thank the Executive for their hard work throughout the sea-

son and for volunteering for the next season as well. Without volunteers our club would not exist.

Throughout the year we were able to give prizes every week for fun games. We are truly grateful to all our sponsors who made this possible: The Kicker, Brian and Rob MacDuff of B&D Concrete, Anglemont Estates Golf Course, Lynn Miller, Sunshore Golf Course, and various golf members.

Although the official ladies’ golf season has come to an end we will still be meeting to golf while the weather holds. So don’t put the clubs away yet.

There is still more time to swing away while enjoying the peaceful and beautiful Anglemont Estates Golf Course.

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NatureKidsBC submitted the nomination saying it was for Shuswap Naturalist Club President Lorrie Schrader, teacher Jannis Delisle and the members of the North Shuswap Naturalist Club for their amazing work in setting up and organizing a Nature Club in the North Shuswap Elementary School for five years from 2010 to 2015.

With Lorrie in the lead, every member of the club took part in one way or another and teacher Jannis Delisle provided the essential support from the school. The administration of the school was most cooperative and parents of the club members were also involved, not least in providing muchanticipated snacks for each meeting.

The children themselves chose the name for their club – the unforgettable BUGS ‘R US! For all that time the Shuswap Naturalists organized one program a month with guest speakers and some

field trips. In addition the Club provided binoculars and other equipment as necessary and also purchased copies of NatureWILD for each of the 25 club members.

Some topics among the huge variety of programs provided were: Wasps & Hornets; Nature Journaling;, Hunting Bugs on Witchy Trail; Owl Pellets ("The Owl Pellets were super, duper, wicked, awesome!"); Making your own ecosystem; Beavers/Bats/Burdock; Outing to the Adams River Salmon Run; worm composters; snakes; viewing the sun through Solar Sunglasses; Black Widow spider. Club members sent in reports on their meetings to The Kicker.

Lorrie wrote up every meeting and sent photos.

The Club created a series of Memory Books recording all the Bugs ‘R Us activities which will be stored at the NatureKidsBC main office The fortunate children of North Shuswap who had the opportunity to be members of Bugs ‘R Us will surely continue their interest in the natural world throughout the rest of their lives.

Three vampires went into a bar. The barmaid came over and asked, “ What can I get you gentlemen tonight?”

The first vampire said, “ I’ll have a mug of blood.” The second vampire said, “ I’ll take a mug of blood too.” The third vampire shook his head at his companions and said, “I’ll have a glass of plasma.”

The barmaid called out to the bartender, “Two bloods and a blood light!”

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North Shuswap’s Singing Sensation Jim Cooperman The awards are piling up for North Shuswap’s multitalented musical sensation, Ruby Bruce. After winning the Shuswap Idol Vocal Competition in 2013 at age 11, she returned this year for the songwriter’s competition and won again, taking home $500 that will go into her savings account and potentially help pay for a new guitar. She sang three songs at the Salmon Arm Fall Fair event, Traffic Lights, Lifeboat and her newest one, Shady Beach.

Many North Shuswap residents have been following her progress, as she has played frequently on local stages including at Friday Nights Live and the Celista Coffee House. As well, Ruby has often thrilled audiences with both her acting abilities and her dancing. In 2015, she wrote the script for the Passion Bowl Drama

Camp production, Into the Unknown.

In addition to all the local awards, Ruby did exceptionally well in a national songwriting competition, The Star Experience Canada, with her song Lifeboat, about overcoming the worries of starting high school.

At the final competition held at the packed Rio Theatre in Vancouver, Ruby not only won first place, but also best song and audience favourite! Her prizes include professional production of the song and website development.

Ruby manages to take all the recent success and media attention in stride, and remains focused on her schoolwork as well. She is a French immersion student at South Kamloops Secondary, where she is an honour student.

The best way to keep up -to-date on Ruby’s journey is to follow her on Facebook at Ruby Bruce’s Music Page and by watching her videos on her YouTube channel.

Ruby won first place, best song and audience favourite at a national song-writing competition in Vancouver in addition to winning first place in local a songwriting competition.

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by Loretta Greenough The North Shuswap Historical Society enjoyed a very successful field trip to Three Valley Gap on September 14th.

Over thirty members and friends enjoyed the beautiful day, a lovely lunch and visited the very interesting Round House with all its contents as well as the numerous other buildings that have been reconstructed at Three Valley Gap. We have started our regular winter meetings. Our next one will be on October 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the Clubroom of the N.S. Community Hall. Feel free to come to our meetings and see what is happening.

T & L Reflections – A Little Museum is closing for the winter. Thank you to all the visitors. We look forward to seeing you again next spring and summer.

Various historical members are gearing up to continue their work in the archives. They are also working on various articles for Shuswap Chronicle Vol-

ume 11. The 2017 Calendar featuring children seems to be fairly popular.

They can be purchased at SuperValu, Ross Creek Country Store or through the Historical Society.

The N.S.H.S. would once again like to thank SuperValu for the slips boxes.

The money we make from the slips helps support the Photographic Shows we put on for the public and other endeavours that the Historical Society undertakes. Thank you also to the public who place their receipts in our box. It is greatly appreciated.

The North Shuswap Historical Society is always interested in stories, anecdotes, photographs or items relating to the North Shuswap. It is important that events and activities continue to be recorded and stored in a safe location for future research. If it has taken place, it is history – it may not be ancient history but it should be recorded either through photographs or write ups.

“Equipping the Saints” Thursdays at 10:30 am

Followed by light potluck lunch Call to arrange for personal ministry/ healing prayer time Chase Home Group Thursdays at 6:30 pm Contact Dale & Doreen 250-679-1144 Pastor Peter and Robyn King Office: 250-804-3518 Unit #3 – 3968 Squilax-Anglemont Road (Office Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 10 to 2) victoryintheshuswap@gmail.com

The North Shuswap Historical Society members and friends pose for a photo at the Round House while on a field trip to Three Valley Gap . Photo credit: Melanie Riley

Thank you Bev Shea for your over 15 years of writing Dare to Dream for the Kicker.

We will miss your inspirational columns that kept us focused on the positive to achieve our goals and helped us to see and be grateful for where we live and what we have.

Although Bev is taking a break from writing her column, she and Gerry will continue to be active in our North Shuswap community. Bev was president of the North Shuswap First Responders Society for many years and is involved with the North Shuswap Players and Anglemont Ladies Golf.

Thank you Bev. We hope all your dreams come true. You taught us that miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease. And that, my friends, is the way it is.

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S.O.S+ Thank you to Bob and Evelyn Isley for opening the Ross Creek Country Store during the aftermath of the storm on Sept 17. 16. Also a big thank you to Bob Isley for taking us through the trees, wires and roof to his truck and then to a place where we could be picked up and taken to Scotch Creek. It’s also great how the Ross Creek Country store has the helicopter pad which is so easily accessible and well maintained. Thanks so much!

It is very much appreciated.

We would also like to thank Holly and Dave Drinkle for housing 2 very distraught seniors who came to enjoy the North Shuswap. Their rental was damaged in the storm and they had no place to stay.

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always on the look out for more people to help out in the kitchen, at the door, or with the stage set up.

Hall set up times have changed. Come and help set up @ 5:30pm and join us for a pot luck dinner @ 6:00pm. Donations of baked goods are dearly appreciated. Thank you to SuperValu for consistently providing a goody tray for each of the Coffeehouses.

If you are interested in helping out, give Jim a call, 250 679 2174.

Kids' 90-Day Music Challenge This year, we are once again offering the Ninety Day Kids' Music Challenge which is a program the Coffee House has organized to help kick start music for young people in our community. Science shows that anything you do for ninety days in a row changes the way your brain works. Music uses all parts of the brain and

helps in all aspects of learning. Want to be better at math? Learn to play the piano, guitar or sing . The Coffee House is offering free music lessons for ninety days (a lesson a week for twelve weeks) to any child of school age in the North Shuswap. Jim says, "The community has given so much to the Coffee House, it's time we put something back." The only condition is that both parents and students be committed to the program for the duration. If you have a child who is interested in free music lessons, give Jim a call at 250 679 2174.

We are happy to once again have the support of this program by the Lion's Club through their Community Youth Fund. We encourage you to support the Lion's Club in their upcoming fundraising events.

See you on October15th; come on out and bring a friend!

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The NSCA would like to thank Dwayn Bentley for his tireless support of the community. Dwayn has provided the timber at no cost for many projects including the picnic shelter and the benches that adorn the hall grounds. Thanks again, Dwayn, for your help over the years.

Autumn is here and Winter is on its way and that means fewer outdoor activities. Luckily for us, we have two great options down at the hall: Nia and Zumba.

Nia combines dance, martial arts, and mindfulness to tone the body and transform the mind. More than just a fitness practice, Nia addresses each aspect of life: body, mind and soul.

Classes are non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Nia combines martial arts, like Tai Chi, with modern dance arts and yoga in a hour and a quarter workout. Class cycles include warm up, sustained non-impact aerobic conditioning, strength training, cool down and stretching. Nancy Parkinson 250 679 8233 teaches Nia on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30. Drop in is $8 or 10 sessions for $65.

Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Columbian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez which

combines traditional aerobic workout moves with Salsa and Merengue music as well as other dance music.

Zumba exercises include music with fast and slow rhythm as well as resistance training. The choreography is simple and does not include a lot of direction so that participants can drop their inhibitions and “feel” the music, which fans say is a critical part of the fun of the style. Zumba is suitable for anybody at any fitness level. Julie Bradley 250 679 8502 teaches Zumba 9 - 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

No matter how you do it, exercise is not only good for the body, but it is good for the mind and a healthy mind is also key to a healthy body. Stress and anxiety are hard on the body and lots of people find winters in the Shuswap hard to take, so getting out to do fitness surrounded by a community of like-minded people is a great way to beat the winter blues BINGO is another way to get out and socialize with your friends and neighbors and win a bit of money if you’re lucky. BINGO is every Monday except stat holidays. Doors open at 6:00, games start at 7.00 NSCA meets the third Tuesday of month at 7p.m. The next meeting is October 17th.

North Shuswap Community Hall Membership fees are: $20/family, $10/individual 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6 President: Toby Alford - 250-955-2978 Hall Bookings: Deb; 250-253-5954 or Lynn; 250-679-4017. info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca

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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com

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•Rise and Shine Breakfast: The September 10 breakfast was sponsored and hosted by the good folks of Better at Home. Thank-you for serving up a tasty breakfast and for supplying all the information about the Better at Home program. Breakfasts run from 8-11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month except December. The November breakfast will be held on November 5th to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Remembrance Day Service. The October 8 breakfast will be sponsored by John and Josie Gallagher and Greg and Stacey Davey of Home Restoration and hosted by Donna Dancy and Lorrie Schrader. Hope to see you then.

•BINGO at the Lakeview Centre: Please come out for a fun evening and support our hard working Bingo committee.

October Bingo dates are the 6th and 20th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

•General Meeting: General Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and the time has changed back to 2:30 p.m. See you October 11 at 2:30 for the GM!! There are lots of items that need voting on so come out and make your voice count.

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•Country Gardeners Club: Club President Chris Trueman advises that the next Gardeners’ Meeting will be on October 19 at 7:00 pm. On the agenda will be viewing an interesting gardening video and a succulent planting demo. New members are always welcome. Come and join us! FMI please call Chris: 250-955-6467 •Open House: The Lakeview Community Centre opened its doors on September 24 for an Open House. All the Clubs had

Better at Home group serving breakfast on September 10.

a representative in attendance to explain what the Centre has to offer. We are pleased that five new members signed up.

Thanks to everyone who pitched in and worked at the Open House.

•New Activities: Starting in October we will be offering some new activities: Yoga will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30 am, Hawaiian Dance Wednesday at 10:30 – 11:30 am, Cribbage Thursday afternoons. FMI: Karen Hill – 250-317-0012.

•Hallowe’en Party: For Lakeview Members Only: Dig out those costumes and join us for a potluck supper on October 29. There will be all sorts of high jinks and spooky things happening. FMI call Marianne Brama – 250-517-8365.

•Calling all Singers: 2017 Pig and Whistle is just around the corner: The Anglebay Entertainers are busy learning new songs for the 2017 Mississippi River Themed Pig and Whistle. If you’ve always wanted to sing Blue Bayou or Proud Mary just to name a few, now is your chance. Or, maybe you would like to unleash your inner Elvis when we visit Memphis? We need more singers, especially male voices so please come out and sing your hearts out. Musicians are also welcome. Mississippi music lends itself to banjo, stand-up bass, brass, tambourines and all sorts of things. The dates for the 2017 Pig and Whistle have been chosen: Matinees: April 27, 30, May 3. Evenings are April 29, May 5 and 6th.

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South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce

By Karen Brown, General Manager

Second Annual Finz Charity Golf Tournament a Complete Success The Second Annual FINZ Resort Charity Golf Classic, supporting both the Chamber and First Responders, took place at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on Saturday September 17th. The nine-hole ‘Best Ball’ Tournament followed by a buffet dinner at FINZ Bar & Grill was enjoyed by all. Total proceeds raised through the tournament were $8,500 split evenly between the First Responders and the South Shuswap Chamber.

FINZ owner Craig Russenholt presented the cheques to the two organizations, who were both very grateful for the monies received and the time and effort put in by FINZ staff in organizing the event and for the many sponsors who supported the tournament.

First Community Engagement Day in the Park Well Received Despite the terrific storm that the area witnessed the night before, the first Community Engagement Day in the Park went ahead at Sorrento Blind Bay Park on September 18th. MLA Greg Kyllo and Area C Director Paul Demenok both spent hours at the event speaking not only with

the public, but with the 33 participating non-profits about their programming. This was a great networking opportunity for all those who set up tents and participated and after surveying the participants, it appears that another day like this will take place next year.

Sabrina Weeks, Turtle Valley Band and Serious Dogs played for the public and the Sorrento Lions, as always, took good care of the crowd by BBQ’ing up dogs and burgers for the crowd.

Many thanks to organizers Marilyn Clark and Brenda Puetz who joined Karen Brown in getting this project off the ground. The event was only possible due to a grant in aid received from the CSRD and through a corporate sponsorship received from SASCU. Chamber Benefits A Focus for Fall As the South Shuswap Chamber moves forward into the Fall, look for information on the many benefits that small business owners can receive through joining one’s chamber. Benefit packages will be sent to members and a number of workshops will be hosted to share the Chamber Benefits Package which includes among other things: Business

The sum of $8500 was raised at the Second Annual FINZ Charity Golf Tournament on September 17th.

Pictured Left: FINZ owner Craig Russenholt presents the cheque to (from left) Chamber Board members Lynn Ewart, Mark Lane, (Craig), Jordie Wiens and Dave Brice.

Pictured Right: Craig presents to First Responders Debbie Edwards and Lynda Curran

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Sunday Service 10:30 All Are Welcome Children's Church 10:30 each Sunday

Live Stream Sermons

Watch our sermons live each Sunday at 11am or check out our archives on our webpage: nscfchurch.org

Tuesdays 2pm - 3:30pm (K - 4) games, creative crafts, bible stories and snacks (free)

Thursdays 2pm - 2:30pm Grades 5-8 Learn from experts outdoor survival skills with hands on activities, games, snacks and Biblical application.

Clubs run Oct.13 to Mar. 16., 2017 at North Shuswap Elementary School in Celista. FMI: Debbie 250-955-0071

• Church Potluck - Sunday, October 16 • Men’s breakfast - Saturday, October 15th, 8am • Prayer Meetings - Wednesdays, 10am • Counselling Services Available (250-793-2202)

Christmas Shoe Boxes

We are now accepting items to fill our shoeboxes. You can also donate by taking your bottles to Scotch Creek Bottle Depot. For more information about Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan’s Purse go to our website at nscfchurch.org

4079 Butters Rd, Scotch Creek Church Office: 250-955-2545 Pastor Lloyd Peters 250-793-2201 nscfchurch.org The Kicker’s 19th Annual Christmas Colouring Contest is coming soon!

Over 100 gifts will be given to the children. Would you like to donate? Please email us kicker@kicker .ca or call 250-955-0534

Eileen Peters MA, Certified Professional Counsellor Grieving a loss isn’t easy. Sometimes we don’t even recognize our losses.

We may experience a painful event and fail to identify it as a loss. Other times we almost consciously shut the door, trying to forget rather than feel the pain again.

However, ungrieved loss is one of the precursors to shame; that insidious feeling that holds us in a death-grip until we make a decision to open our hearts to what has been carefully buried for a long time.

The reason that we begin to feel ashamed is that we feel that we are somehow defined by what happened.

We believe that we were forever changed – our very identity has been marred.

This is so true especially in the case of sexual abuse.

Even though the person abused was the victim, he or she is the one who carries the feeling of being dirty, used, and somehow marred.

Shame is a painful feeling about ourselves. “I don’t like who I am.” We see ourselves as less valuable.

Someone has called it “the hemorrhage of the soul”.

Shame destroys our sense of wholeness and leaves us fragmented. It’s different than guilt. Guilt tells me I made a mistake. Shame shouts that I am a mistake. It seems like there is no possibility of repair, because shame is a matter of identity, not behavior.

Shame always occurs in relationship. It’s a feeling that I am weak, foolish, or undesirable before the eyes

of someone who is important to me. It’s relational because it always occurs from the vantage point of another.

Someone sees me for who I really am, and I am inadequate! And so we internalize what we believe others think about us and we are ashamed.

Again, it must be emphasized that most people don’t even recognize shame for what it is. Instead we develop strategies to keep away from the pain of exposure.

We describe ourselves with words such as, “stupid,” “weak”, “ugly”, “ignorant”, and “clumsy.”

Many deep feelings come along with shame: anger, rage, fear, and more. We may shut down areas of our selves, fearing that to be who we really are would only invite ridicule. If our innocence has been stolen for someone else’s pleasure, we may shut the door on our value as sexual beings. In a sense, it’s easier to feel depressed than to deal with the shame.

So how can we deal with shame? First we must deal with losses that have never been grieved. We go back to those memories, not to assign blame, but to understand with our adult mind how the child was abused or neglected or abandoned. In other words we need to legitimize our pain. One of the most helpful ways to do that is to write a letter. There is no right or wrong way to do that; everyone does it in their own way. Some write to the child who was harmed, others write to a (Continued on page 49)

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parent or guardian, still others write to God. Writing in this way releases the emotional energy that has been held captive. In fact, recent research has shown that putting a pen to paper actually produces benefits that can be measured by brain scans.

And then we need to spend time asking ourselves what beliefs we cling to as a result of being harmed.

Which ones are true, and which ones need to be replaced with truth. After all, it is TRUTH that sets us free!

And if we can do this very important work in the presence of a friend who will listen and make no judgements, we are most fortunate.

Finally, we must dare to believe, no matter what our religious belief may or may not be, that we are loved by, and precious to God. If you would like more information about this topic or to find out about counselling services in Scotch Creek please feel free to contact me at 250793-2202. or visit www.northshorecounselling.net

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Assistance (Legal, Accounting & Human Resources), Best Doctor’s Services, Life, Accidental Death Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Employee Assistance, Business Overhead Insurance, Group Retirement Solutions,

Legal Shield Services, ESSO Gas Discount Cards & Travel Packages.

For more information contact the South Shuswap Chamber General Manager Karen Brown at manager@southshuswapchamber.com or on her cell 250.515.0002.

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OCTOBER 2016

Hugh and Drina Latrace 50th Anniversary

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We would like to thank all who came to our 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration September 17, 2016 at Caravans West RV Resort in Scotch Creek. Sixty of our family and friends arrived from various cities in Ontario, Alberta and 10 communities in British Columbia. They were joined by friends from the North Shuswap community and what we call our “Caravans West” family; the total count was just under 150 people.

We were entertained by Darryl Russell, who sang old time songs from 1966 through to 2016. His opening song for us brought many to tears.

Our daughter, Kim Leslie-Latrace, was the MC for the evening. Our son Chris Latrace, along with our grandson Logan Leslie, were worker bees behind the scenes making sure all was well. Our daughter-in-law Julie Spooner was in charge, making sure the cake arrived on time. It was a beautiful creation featuring our wedding picture. Our other older grandchildren, Teagan and Eden Leslie spent most of the morning and afternoon letting people through the gate and later letting people out of the complex – needless to say they got a little bit wet. Our two youngest ones Cole and Cruz got to have fun.

The other entertainment, if you can call it that, was the storm that hit

the Shuswap and caused such a mess.

Our hearts go out to everyone adversely affected by this storm of the century. Thankfully we just caught the outer part of the storm and although we had seating outside as well as inside, all was well and we partied on. The food was truly spectacular and lots of it, prepared by various friends in the park. Our family from Caravans brought salads to the food table to the point that additional food tables were added. No one went away hungry.

Kim gave us a short time to respond to all the friends from different decades of our lives who got up to the open mike and we got to shout out Hugh’s favorite saying from parties past! In unison we all shouted the phrase “The BUS is leaving” which signalled the end of any parties we were at and was used to gather up Drina (that would be me) to take home.

Once more, thank you to our friends for helping decorate, cook and make salads at a salad making bee the day before, smoothing our way to get short visits in with friends and family who had come so far to celebrate with us. Love you ALL! We hope all who attended had a good time – we did.

Hugh and Drina Latrace

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Colouring Contest Donations Sought

By Jo Anne Malpass It’s that time again, the Kicker is preparing for the 19th Annual Christmas Colouring Contest.

Prizes will be handed out at the Lions Club Children's Christmas Party in December at the North Shuswap Community Hall. Each of the winners will receive a prize and every child attending gets a door prize gift. Last year we gave out 116 prizes and we expect around the same this year.

This popular, free community event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of volunteers and donors. Donations for the Colouring Contest are now being gratefully accepted. A

donation can be an actual prize (toy, game, gift certificate, etc.) or a cheque which we at the Kicker will use to purchase prizes and gifts. We like to ensure that no child goes away without a gift.

We also encourage you to come out to the party and have a hot dog and beverage prepared by the Lions Club members. Visit Santa and see the excitement that your donation to this annual event brings to the children in our community.

If you wish to participate, please call the Kicker at 250-955-0534, or send us an email to kicker@kicker.ca.

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By Jan Penner There have been some changes at North Shuswap Elementary this year. The biggest news is that our enrollment is up over 100 and the way that the numbers spread over the different grades, we have been given a 5th division for the year. We have a straight Kindergarten class, a 1/2 split, a 3/4 split, a 5/6 split and a 7/8 split, avoiding the three-way splits that had been predicted in June.

Great news for both staff and students.

Our new principal, Ian Landy, comes to us from Sorrento, while Rob Ellis has moved to Salmon Arm West.

Mr. Landy and his family reside in Salmon Arm. Mr Landy has a very strong technology background and is introducing new programs and technological skills to the staff and students. When not a guiding presence in the office, Mr. Landy oversees and teaches in the Library.

Also new to our school is Mr. Quinn Olson. Quinn taught last year in Armstrong and has transferred across the

district to take charge of the 5/6 class. Mr. Olson lives in Salmon Arm with his family.

Mrs. Pellett has returned in the Learning Resource Teacher position and will also be in the 1/2 class half time, as Mrs. Delisle is on a scheduled year off. The other half of the teaching team for this class is Ms. Arwen Holmlund. Thanks go to Ms. Wendy Marlowe for her time and efforts to help provide the children in this class with a stable start to the year. We wish her all the best in her new position in Lillooet.

Our CEA's have also had some changes as Sue Raeside retired in June. Filling her position (and returning to our staff) is Simone McDonald.

Jenny Wiebe has returned for her second year with veteran Donna Tennent rounding out our valuable in-house classroom support team.

Thanks go out to members of the Chase RCMP detachment for setting up at our location to remind motorists that the school zone is in ef(Continued on page 52)

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Public Hearing Notice: Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 825-35 Brief Summary: Bylaw No. 825-35 proposes to fully eliminate certain site specific regulations in Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 that are no longer applicable. The proposed zoning bylaw amendment also includes housekeeping revisions to address two incorrect legal descriptions and update two reference maps.

A Public Hearing was held on February 24th, 2016 for this bylaw, but since two changes have been proposed since that time, a second Public Hearing is necessary to meet the requirements of the Local Government Act.

When?

Where?

October 12th (Wednesday), 2016 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Community Hall/Fire Hall, 3852 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Scotch Creek, BC.

Who should attend?

Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw amendment shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing respecting matters contained in the Bylaw.

How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning on September 28th, 2016 until Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays).

How do I send a written submission?

Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Offices until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. Written submissions are available to the public and the applicant. Mailing address is: 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Box 978 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1. Email submissions may be sent to: plan@csrd.bc.ca

Staff contact: Jan Thingsted, Planner Tel: 250-833-5918

Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca 555 Harbourfront Dr. NE, Salmon Arm, BC | PO Box 978 V1E 4P1

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fect. The Kindergarten class would really like to thank Constable Valerie for visiting with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

The entire school participated in the Terry Fox Run on September 15th. From after recess to lunch, everyone ran or walked around the school and field, gathering a stamp for each lap. Our goal was to collect $1 for each member of our school community. The goal was surpassed as the final tally was over $200. Go Cougars!

September 16th saw District 83 staff gathered at the Cultural Centre in Enderby to explore the new curriculum. North Shuswap teachers gathered at the DESC on the 19th to plan, share and collaborate possible learning situations within the new curriculum. We followed up by attending a presentation by Lynn Miller on Anxiety and how it can affect our young people - a very informative and worthwhile session.

Days to note for October include Thanksgiving on the 10th, the provincial Pro-D on the 21st and the annual Hallowe'en Howl, date to be determined! The Hot Lunch Program, sponsored by SuperValu, PAC, NS Lions and NS Food Bank, will recommence in October. Thanks to all involved. Mr. Schmidt and Mrs. Pellett have boys and girls volleyball teams preparing for the season. They will be playing a wide range of teams including Salmon Arm, Vernon and Revelstoke. Best wishes for a great season!

A reminder to everyone to please watch for children walking on the roadways to and from bus stops and those waiting at stops.

Slow down when passing children and when going through the school zone. A few seconds of care and attention make all the difference.

Remember too, yellow lights on a yellow bus mean to slow down and red lights and a stop sign mean STOP!

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By Germain Bégin, Nutritionist Antioxidants, complicated yet simple. Complicated because of the science involved; simple because you need only know if they really are beneficial to your health. Antioxidant compounds are found throughout the plant kingdom and are useful in protecting the plants that produce them – a defence mechanism. Man has the technology to be able to extract and concentrate these antioxidants and retail them for animal and human use. The question, are they as beneficial for animals and humans as they are for the plants that produce them whether in concentrated form or as part of the food they come with?

ORAC is the acronym for a laboratory technique which evaluates the presence and strength of antioxidant activity. Innumerable compounds with antioxidant properties have been identified, evaluated and classified with an ORAC value – in a lab setting, a test tube (in-vitro). IOW, these antioxidants have indeed been shown to exhibit some degree of activity BUT almost all have never actually been proven to be biologically active in animals or humans (in-vivo). The United States Department of Agriculture, previously a publisher of ORAC data, withdrew its web publication of ORAC values for common American foods in 2012 due to ‘absence of scientific evidence that ORAC has any biological significance’.

The official position: Other than for dietary antioxidant vitamins -- vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E—no food compounds have been proved with antioxidant efficacy ‘in vivo’ (in animals or humans). Accordingly, regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug

Administration of the United States and the European Food Safety Authority have published guidance disallowing food product labels to claim or imply an antioxidant benefit when no such physiological evidence exists. This guidance for the United States and European Union establishes it is illegal to imply potential health benefits on package labels of products with high ORAC. Canada's regulatory agencies have taken a similar stand.

In years past, numerous beverage and health food companies have capitalized on the ORAC rating by promoting products claimed to be "high in ORAC". Today, although illegal to claim or imply potential health benefits based on ORAC value, simply claiming that any given product contains antioxidants doesn't make them any more biologically active; unless the antioxidant being referred to is one of vitamins A, C or E. Furthermore, many food products naturally contain one or more of these three vitamins. Claiming that the product contains antioxidants may be misleading as it doesn't necessarily make it any healthier than other comparable products bearing no claims. Regulatory bodies have yet to close this particular ‘marketing’ loophole.

Understand, the issue at hand is not that some of the extensive list of compounds that have been identified with antioxidant activity in a laboratory won't or can't potentially confer health benefits. The issue is that they have never been proven to do so; but, with time, scientific studies may shed some light on which ones, if any, actually do.

For now, the list of compounds ‘proven’ to exhibit beneficial biological activity (in-vivo) is very short.

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DIRECTIONS 1. Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, Italian dressing, and chicken wings in a large, zip-top bag. Close bag and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the 1 teaspoon soy sauce and the hot pepper sauce. Turn off heat and reserve.

3. Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and pat dry.

Cook the wings on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the chicken is well browned and no longer pink, 25 to 30 minutes.

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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

“FITNESS FOR INDEPENT LIVING”

Join us for worship Sundays at 11:00

St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista A place of hospitality, caring, prayer, and inspirational music and messages • Special services to celebrate Thanksgiving (Oct 10) and World Food Day (Oct 16) • Collection of non perishable food all during October for community hampers • Always something for children • Pot luck lunch served after each service

Everyone Welcome!

Thrift Shop Closing for the season Last day is Wednesday, October 26 Everything Must Go by then, so on October 19th and 26, it’s all priced at $5.00 a bag!

Thanks to all who have shopped, visited, and made contributions Hours: 10:00 – 3:00

By Iris Bemister Let’s face it whether we like it or not our bodies change as we age.

Some older adults begin to experience health issues, have slower reaction times and notice a decrease in their flexibility and balance. There is a prescription that may help to manage some of these health problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis, fibromyalgia and stress.

Also helps control diabetes and improves sleep, mood and selfconfidence as well as reaction times, FLEXIBILITY and BALANCE. It does not come in the form of a pill.

The magic bullet is EXERCISE. A variety of activities and programs are now being offered to older adults as the Boomer population increases in numbers. For an example, a new fitness program, “Fitness for Independent Living” was introduced in 2015 to the Blind Bay community. This particular community is made up of many retired folks and the residents as well as those from surrounding areas embraced the program.

This program was specifically designed for individuals who enjoy gentle exercises and stretches as well as for individuals who required the assistance of a chair to perform the exercise routine. The participants found the approach to be holistic in nature encompassing the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and

spiritual dimensions. As an added bonus the program included Specialized Kinesiology which stimulates a body and mind connection. And who cannot benefit from that?

The main focus of this program is fall prevention (number one cause of injury to older adults), improving strength, power, flexibility and balance. All these aspects are important in helping individuals perform the activities of daily living and maintaining independence.

Classes are limited in size allowing the instructor to ensure that exercises are done correctly and safely.

Bands or weights are optional. It is noteworthy to mention that the participants themselves introduced an element of fun.

Studies have indicated that most physical declines associated with ageing result from inactivity and other poor lifestyle habits rather than just age. It is never too late to get started. Your future quality of life is dependent on your present choices.

So all you youthful older adults get off your duffs, and join an activity or program in your community for a taste from the fountain of youth.

The “Fitness for Independent Living” will be held from October 13 to December 1 in the Blind Bay Hall located at 2510 Blind Bay. For further information and to register please email : irisbemister@shaw.ca

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St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 S-A Rd, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith  Sunday, 11am

North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek 250-955-2545 (nscfchurch@shaw.ca)  Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday after service Soup Day Wed. 11:30 - 1:30 Pastor Lloyd Peters

Unit #3 - 3968 S-A Rd Scotch Creek  Saturday Nights, 7pm (for the summer)

Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake Blind Bay

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Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendale Rd. 250.835.4004

Saturdays until September 3.

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NORTH SHUSWAP • Adams River Salmon Run Thanksgiving Ceremony - will be held over Thanksgiving weekend at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The Interpretive Centre will be open during October, from 10am to 3 pm Fri. Tues. Come and enjoy this years predominant return of the Sockeye.

• Celista Coffee House Featuring Margit Sky Project - Sat. Oct. 15. Doors open at 7. Calling all musicians, poets and performing artists including young people to come out and give performing a go. 3rd Saturday of the month Oct to May at the North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. Small admission Open mic 7:30-8:00 will be dedicated to young performers. 8:00-9:00 open mic to all with Feature Act to follow, refreshments. If you like live music, you will love our Coffee House Concert Series! 250 679 2174.

• BINGO • At Lakeview Centre on Oct 6, 20, at 6:30 pm FMI 250-679-2614 • At North Shuswap Community Hall Mondays! 7pm FMI 250-253-5954 • PUBLIC HEARING OCT 12 - Amendment to Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning. Wednesday, 6pm at Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Firehall.

Anyone who believes their interest in property is affected should attend. (see ad on page 52 of this issue of the Kicker • Swing Jive Lessons - Wednesdays - starting Oct. 19, 7pm to 8:30 pm at Copper Island Pub. Adults only. Come out for an evening of fun and easy to learn dance steps. FMI 250679-2166 • Area F Parks Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, October 19, 10:00 am at Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Hall. Everyone invited • St. David’s Thrift Shop Final Days - October 19 & 26 are “Stuff a Bag” day. As much as you can fit for one price! Total clear out of all items.

• Adams River Salmon Society AGM - Saturday Oct. 22, 11:30am at the Interpretive Centre Roderick Haig-Brown Park • The Chamber Annual General Meeting October 24th. Time and place TBA- please contact the Chamber for more info 250-9552113 or info@northshuswapbc.com • Halloween Party & Fireworks Display - at Scotch Creek Fire Hall on Oct 29, 6 - 9pm.

Fireworks at 8:30pm. Costume contest. Candy, hot dogs, coffee/tea, popcorn, prizes. Fun for the whole family.

• Halloween Dance Party - Oct. 29 at Copper Island Pub. Doors open at 8pm. Band at 9pm. Costume prizes. Late night buffet • Kids Klub - Tuesdays from 2pm to 3:30pm

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for K - grade 4. Oct. 31 to March 16 at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church - FMI Debbie 250-955-0071 • Staying Alive Club - Thursdays from 2pm to 3:30pm for grades 5 to 8 Oct. 31 to March 16 at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church - FMI Debbie 250-955-0071 • Quaaout Lodge Presents • Dinner Theatre - People of the Water. Shuswap legends & stories presented by master storytellers Kenthen & Lyle Thomas Nov 4 - 6 • The Fab Fourever Show - Entertaining Beatles Tribute band. Dinner, Show, silent auction. Nov 19. FMI on both of these events 1-800-6634303 or go to info@quaaoutlodge.com • Horticulture Training Program - 23 weeks starts Nov 7 at Quaaout Lodge. FMI go to chaseemployment@cablelan.net or call 250 679-8448 • Novemberfest - Nov. 12 at North Shuswap Community Hall. A sit-down German style meal followed by a live band called "Fresh out of the Shuswap ...Stumblin In" featuring all of your favourite dance music. We will also be giving a Polka Lesson and will have a few great auction items, with all proceeds going to our Community Youth Fund and the North Shuswap Health Centre.

SOUTH SHUSWAP • AGM Sorrento Drop In Society - October 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the main hall.

• Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw and 50/50 draw. This event will be held every Friday (except statutory holidays) from 5-7 pm at a new location, Copper Island Pub on the Trans -Canada Hwy in downtown Sorrento. Weekly draws will continue until next July. Please come out and support your Lions Club.

• South Shuswap Library Events: • Naturopathic Talk: Join Dr. Clayton Bostock for a Q & A on Naturopathic Medicine, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2pm-3pm • Scriptwriting Workshop: Join Peter Blacklock who will facilitate these sessions. Saturday’s Oct.15, 29 & Nov. 12 & 26 10am-3pm.

Pre-registration is required.

• Local Author Talk/Slideshow: Join Julia Griswold Armstrong who will have a slide show based on June Griswold’s photo archives. Tuesday, Oct.18, 1pm • Four Seasons of the Shuswap: First of a four- part series highlighting aboriginal culture of the Shuswap Nation through the seasons!

Saturday, Oct. 22, 1pm • THE CONTENDERS Valdy and Gary in concert on Thurs. Nov. 3, 7:30 pm at Carlin. Hall.

Special guests - Blu and Kelly Hopkins. Tickets at ACORN Music 250 832 8669 • Christmas Craft Fair Nov 12 at Carlin Hall • Andrew Collins Trio Concert - Friday No-

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CHASE Curling in Chase - Starting on October 17th, 2016 and everyone is welcome. Wanting to learn how to curl? Great news there is free curling instructions available FMI please contact Dave @ 250-675-3682 or Don @ 250679-3548 .

7th Annual Quilt Show & Sale - Sat. Oct 29, 10am to 3pm at Creekside Seniors Centre 542 Shuswap Ave. Hosted by Chase Country Quilters. Over 100 Quilts, hand handmade items, coffee, tea & goodies by donation, Door Prize Basket.

Public Skating in Chase - Mondays 5pm to 6pm. Fridays 3:30 to 4:30pm (except on Minor Hockey Tournament weekends). Sundays (starting Oct 9) 5:30 to 6:30pm. For ice rentals and birthday parties please call Douglas Copeland at 250-318-3888 OTHER AREAS North Fork Wild - Grand Opening & Dedication - Saturday Oct. 15th, 11:00 am. THE trail work is now complete! CSRD and Shuswap Trail Alliance would like to invite you to come and check out all the new structures and trails. Turn left on Avoca Rd West of the Perry River and follow the sign. If attending BBQ please contact Lori 250-833-6131 “Leading the Way” Conference and Trade Show - Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am to 3pm at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, Salmon Arm. 8 informative workshops and evening keynote address. Dinner, 6:00 pm. FMI and to book a vendor table: shuswapwomeninbusiness.com.

Shuswap Women in Business (SWIB) Meet the 3rd Monday of the month, September to June at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, (Salmon Arm) to network, motivate, and educate ourselves with interesting and informative guest speakers. www.shuswapwomeninbusiness.com

FLU CLINICS

•Celista - Nov 2 Chase - Nov 3 and Nov 9 See page 21 of this issue of the Kicker for more details •

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Regularly Scheduled Events To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515 or email kicker@kicker.ca NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6.

Games start at 7. FMI Deb at 250-253-5954 (license #85663)

Celista Coffee House - Live entertainment, 3rd Saturday of the month, Oct to May. $4 admission.

Doors open 7pm, Open mic; 7:30-8pm will be dedicated to young performers, feature act to follow. Refreshments. 5:30 set-up with potluck to follow. FMI 250-679-2174 • Clean up Our Community - 3rd Wed., 6pm FMI Mike 250-819-0522 • Community Association - meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 7pm.

• Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-955-6279 • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm.

• Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Meat Draw at the Copper Island Pub, Saturdays 3-5pm • Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm. (Summer outings) FMI Claudette: 250679-8148 • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am 11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Wed. of the month at 2pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm.

• Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250 -679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 • Arts and Crafts Club - Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. 6pm (licence no. 82087)FMI Suzanne 250-679-2614 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome.

• Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 • Cribbage - Thursdays afternoons • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 • General Meeting - next meeting - Sept. 13, 7pm • Hawaiian Dance - Wed 10:30am to 11:30am • Hostess Program - Tues, Wed, Thurs, 1pm to 4pm • Parents and Tots group - Mondays & Fridays 10am to noon. Shari 250-679-2178 • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am.

• Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm and & Thurs. 1 pm to 3pm. Dennis 250-955-2899 • Yoga - Tues & Thurs - 8:30am to 9:30am OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays, 3-5pm. Ten draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from SuperValu. 50/50 Draw • NS First Responders - meet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall.

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month, 9am. Call Pat 250-955-2999 or Jay 250-3775462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek.

Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". Times will be earlier when hotter weather arrives. Everyone welcome.

• Soup Day - Wed. 11:30 to 1:30pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek SOUTH SHUSWAP BLIND BAY HALL - 2510 Blind Bay Rd, • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm Contact Inge 675-2860 • Blind Bay Quilter Chicks - Friday 9 am- 3pm Contact Kirsten 675-5077 • Fitness for Independent Living - Mon/Thur 10 -11 Contact Betty 675-2249 • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm. Contact Nancy 675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call Marcha, 250-835-8577 or Jane 250-675-5426. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm.

• Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday- October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Proceeds donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

South Shuswap Library Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday from 11am – 1pm. All welcome!

• Salsa Dancing: Tuesdays, 3-4pm. No experience necessary • For a full list of events including children’s programs and special talks, workshops, etc visit the library or check out their website.

EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. FMI call Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec, June, July & Aug. 7:30 pm. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - meet 1st Monday of month at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./ mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Meet Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316.

SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA 8pm, • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 8am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm, Cards - 1pm • Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-832-6209),

Quilting - 10:00am, Men’s Snooker - 1:00pm Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am - 250-675-3518 SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1:00 - 2:30, Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1:00 - 4:00, Good Time Quilters 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Wed: Line Dance - beginners 10:00 - 11:30, Advanced 1:30 - 3:00. Lego Club - every 2nd Wed. • Thurs: Play Group 9:00 - 12:00 • Friday: Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00, Youth Group Grade 7 & up 7:00 - 9:00. Family Move Night - 1st Fri. of month 6:00 - 8:00 • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 4pm to 6pm at Log & Hearth Restaurant (SLE) 50/50 draw FMI bob, 250-679-2299 • The Piecemakers Quilt Group - Thurs. 10 - 2pm at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250-955-2393 • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay BC (lower level). FMI Gail 250-675-2849 CHASE Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.)

• 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302.

Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250 -679-4477 Ext. 5 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tuesday Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 4 - 6:30pm • Wednesday - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm.

• Saturday Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sunday - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed.

• Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI are Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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Adams River Salmon Society.. Sheila Empey 250-253-2598 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.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-679-2174 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings ..Marianne Brama ..250-517-8365 NS Community Association.. Toby Alford 250-955-2978 Hall Bookings – Deb 250-253-5954 or Lynn - 250-679-4017 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.. Martin Lucas 250-319-1331 Julie Lucas 250-253-5620 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-833-8997 / 250-955-2173 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-517-0540 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-517-0098 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responders Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 and Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420

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Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250 6752449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lakeview Centre.. Karen Hill 250-317-0012 Lions Club.. Ted Danyluk 250-955-6384 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm 250- 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-679-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library..

North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 250-319-7797 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 Saratoga - Aileen Brand 250-955-6123 St. Ives - Dave King 250-955-0573 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Wilmer Marks 778-785-2032 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Marlene 250-675-2507 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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$7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $1 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads are $2.25 per 1/4 inch plus tax. E-mail kicker@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

SERVICES Making Waves Marine Service, Service, parts, and marine accessories to your location. Full mechanical marine repair and service available to all makes and models of pleasure craft. Certified marine technician with over 20 years experience. Call Alan today at 955-0884. www.makingwaves marine.ca

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing

• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

Brush with Greatness ainting

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Kyle Lessey

/ 250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WE DELIVER

Ian Bischoff 250-955-2340 250-833-6073

Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds.

References available.

Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks.

250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay

Huxley Sheet Metal Fabricator custom products, flashing, duct fitting etc. Old school hand processed here in Scotch Creek.

Journeyman Red Seal Sheet Metal Mechanic. Contact 250-682-0422

ABCEngineeringService.com 250-318-0088 info@abcengineeringservice.com

Installation & Servicing Residential Irrigation 2 years parts and labour warrantee Fall Blow Out & Spring Start Up Warrantee Program $189

250-299-6689 References available

Now Hiring

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Cathryn Rankin Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-955-2149

B.A., R.M.T.

Trigger Point * Craniosacral Many other Modalities

Phone: 250.675.5054

Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

Rock Steady Services. Flooring installations, tear outs, dump runs, general labourer and helper.

Don 250-308-5464 toll free 1-866-713-7777

restoration . Call or text 250-517-7717

GENTLY RELIEVE STRESS PAIN IMPROVE ENERGY LEVELS These techniques also work on your pets!

Barb Paquette 250-679-8426 Chase Wellness Centre

Cuts ● Colors Manicures ●Pedicures ● Facials Waxing ● Lash & Brow Tints Gel Nails ● Shellac At the Centre in Scotch Creek Call Doreen to book appointment

250-320-4050

- Force Sports & Board Shop Tues to Sat 10ish - 5:30ish Online Store: gforcesports.ca We have everything you need to get your adrenaline pumping!

BdebClean Year round cleaning services.

Excellent references Call 250-679-2164

Mobile Foot Reflexology

24 HOUR SERVICE

Shuswap Piano Tuning and

Experience how Touch for Health and EFT (Tapping)

250-679-8456

250-679-0001

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

SERVICES

927 Shuswap Ave. Chase

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

(AACI, CRP)

TOPSOIL MANURE/COMPOST GRAVEL/SAND LOT CLEARING BLACK PEAT 250-955-6435

STRUCTURAL DESIGN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING / INSPECTIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEWAGE SYSTEM REGULATION

For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195

www.trappraisals.ca

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing?

• Estate or Division of Family Assets?

• Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners

SERVICES

DANCE FITNESS

A Blast for all Ages and Fitness Levels

Drop-ins Welcome

9:00 am-10 :00am Tu esdays & Th ursdays at Celista Hall

Julie Bradley 250-679-8502

HAVE HANDS WILL TRAVEL

Relax in the comfort of your own home or book an appointment in our Scotch Creek Studio

Contact Kristin (250)955-0009 khmissklea@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

YOGA at Lakeview Centre.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 am. FMI Candi 250-852-1536

BUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

FOR SALE

Full-time – Permanent – Competitive Wage & Benefits • Minimum 3 years Office & Accounting experience • Must be proficient in Simply Accounting, & MS Office Suite • Capable of managing in a busy, changing environment.

WASHED SAND

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• BEACH/VOLLEYBALL ~~~ 1/2” CLEAR CRUSH 1/4” BIRDS EYE ROCK 3/8” PEA ROCK

(Chase Employment Centre Recruiting for Shuswap Employer)

CLOSING OCTOBER 31, 2016 (Position starts January 2017)

250-955-6435

More information available at: www.chaseemployment.ca

New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories.

Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431

Submit: Resume, Cover Letter & 3 References to Chase Employment Centre

Organically grown Hardneck garlic best variety for eating raw and for keeping or for planting your own starting at $8.00 a pound, Lee Creek 250-682-6836 Unused Aquios FS-220L whole house water softener filter system with VOC reduction plus brand new RCFS220l filter for less than half price 250-955-0181 St. David’s Thrift Shop closing for the season on October 26, with a total clear out of items. For the last two Wednesdays (Oct 19 and 26); stuff everything into a bag for only $5.00 per bag.

55’ Copper underground electrical wire for 200 amp service $250.00, Gal trailer for 14’ boat $250.00, Hidden hitch bracket for Chev $25.00, 250-955-0101 --------------------------------------2013 Snow Plow for sale. Never used $2800 250-253-8727 Bob Winter tires, used 12k.

215/60r17. 96T. $450. OBO 250-793-2201

“Business Office Administrator”

in Subject Line chaseemployment@cablelan.net Fax (250) 679-8117 Box 1138 Chase BC, V0E 1M0 Wanted for Hire Two Qualified weeders for garden beds, must have previous experience in horticulture industry, this is a full time position competitive wages with benefits, must be able to work unsupervised in our fast paced company. Must have drivers licence with clean drivers abstract.

Contact Destree Landscaping 250-371-2690

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Property for sale, 20 acres with 3 bdr. house and 5 bdr house/ chalet in Celista, with rentable suite. Very peaceful, and sunny, property, contact Brian 250-955-0528, or brihowy981@hotmail.com $530,000. CAN GO TO www.shuswap-paradise.ca or http://shuswap-paradise.ca/ PhotoAlbumsPro/index.php Also new large one bedroom suite. Short or long term

WANTED De-clutter, De-stress any unwanted garage sale items, good-used furniture and household items.

Donations greatly appreciated call or text for pick up. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop in Scotch Creek next to Jimco.

250-299-3299 WANTED Buying old items, wood, windows, doors, ladders, suitcases, wood boxes, signs, lanterns, furniture, kitchenware, cowboy items, tools, skulls, milk cans, gates, etc.

Call Randy 250-577-3357 (Pritchard)

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VACATION RENTALS

OPEN YEAR ROUND Daily Room Rates 16 Guest Rooms RV & Campsites Weddings / Reunions Up to 100 persons

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

GARAGE SALE

OCT 22 & 23 9:00am - 3:00pm 7622 Hudson Rd (Off of Vickers Trail) Anglemont 2007 Kawasaki 950 motorcycle 9600 kms $5,000 OBO, Chrome Mags-PT Cruiser-BOLT design $100 firm, 2 NEW universal Mcycle CHROME MUFFLERS-$100 firm, Jewelry Armoire-$100 firm, Large Oil Canvas Kangaroo pic-$50 OBO, Misc Golf stuff, 2 bench-style picnic tables $100, Plus misc items.

Moving sale, Oct 8 & 9, 9am to 2pm rain or shine. Tools, fishing, household, sewing supplies, some furniture and more. 3883 Express Point Rd. Scotch Creek.

LOST Lost in the Storm....large yellow Hobie Kayak. Please call Lyn at 250 318-1289 if it happened to land on your beach.

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TRANSFER STATION HOURS Scotch Creek

JPW Road Maintenance

Seymour Arm

OPEN Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

24hour hazard Reporting line 1-877-546-3799

OPEN Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Closed Wed & Thurs Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

Closed Statutory Holidays

North Shuswap Library 250-955-8198 Open: Tues Noon - 5, Wed & Fri 11 - 4, Sat 11 - 4

3867 SquilaxAnglemont Rd.

Sudoku - Easy

Working Together To Prevent Crime

Anglemont Waterworks

Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221

Sudoku - Medium

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

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250-679-3373 Landscape Rock - Bark Mulch - Top Soil

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North Shuswap BOAT, RV & MINI STORAGE Indoor, Outdoor & Covered Storage Easy Access Ground Level Units Short or Long Term Valet Service for your Boat or RV Secure “Your Lock” - “Your Key” Reasonable Rates

250-955-0788

Email storageresort@gmail.com 1337 Cardy Drive Scotch Creek

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• Fall Clean-up Residential & Commercial Maintenance • Turf Lawns Installed • Weed Control • Core Aeration • Fertilizing Programs

Serving the North Shuswap

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

Experience the ADVANTAGE of quality, personalized service!

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C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First

Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

Oct 1 - Chinese Dinner Oct 8 - Turkey Dinner with all the fixings Oct 15 - Baby Back Ribs/Pasta Oct 22 - Chicken Cordon Blue/ Roasted Potatoes Oct 29 - Ham & Scalloped Potatoes