North Shuswap Kicker September 2022

296th Edition September 2022 Please help us expand our readership & recycle our newsletter - pass it on when you’re done enjoying it. Serving the North Shuswap, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Chase, Adams Lake & Seymour Arm. Between 3300 - 7500 distributed (depending on time of year). • Drain Rock • Road Materials • Crush Products • Blasted Landscape Rock we rockbuildwalls Serving the NorthsinceShuswap1996 Leslie or Dale Jones 250 679 7652 Dear Customers Due to the COVID 19 crisis, we have assured safe sanitation procedures are in place SCOTCH CREEK BOTTLEDEPOT “TheStore”Friendly Customers Safety Comes FirstCLOSED Sept 28 & 29 Fall / Winter Hour s Starting Sept 30 OPEN: Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 8:30am - 3:30pm CLOSED: WED, THUR & SUN 250 955 0646 3852 Squilax Anglemont Rd We Care About You! Lewis Rock UNIQUE STONE LANDSCULPTING We also carry a selection of stone StairsLewisRock.comproducts-Walls-Benches-FirePlaces Lewis Rock is a Division of Celista Bay Enterprises Ltd 250-371-7003 Salute to the Sockeye Opening Ceremony October 1 (continued on page 3) By Sionna McTavish Excitement is building as The Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS) and many volunteers accelerate preparation efforts for the 2022 Salute to the Sock eye Festival, happening on a dominant fourth year of the salmon life cycle. The salmon overcome nearly insurmountable odds during their cyclical journey, and thousands of people will visit the park to celebrate this spectacular natural event. On September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, there will be Indig enous cultural events at Tsútswecw Pro vincial Park, and ceremonies to welcome the salmon home. On the following day, Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 pm, a brief formal opening ceremony will include Kukpi7 James Tomma of Little Shuswap Lake Band, who will say a few words to honour the occasion. Dignitaries and partners of The Adams River Salmon Society will also be in attendance. Until October 23, the Festival will operate from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, with parking at Tsútswecw Provincial Park available for nominal fee. In addi tion, there is pre-booked space to accom modate tour groups and school buses. Further information can be found at: https://www.salmonsociety.com/salute-to-the-sockeye/tours-bus-operators/Alongwithwitnessingthemiraculousreturnofspawningsalmon,therewillbelocalfoodvendors,artisans,commemorativemerchandise,andIndigenousartsandcultureprogrammingtoenjoy. Adams River Sockeye Salmon - Picture credit Bruce Moffatt

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Our plan is to host two volunteer orientation and training sessions in September to prepare for the Salute. We encourage you to come out to help share our beautiful Shuswap area and the Salmon Festival with the world. Volunteer forms can be found on our sockeye/volunteers-memciety.com/salute-to-the-https://www.salmonsoWebsite: bers/ For More Information please email: SockeyethisforwardyoueventsYouvolunteers@salmonsociety.commayalsofindusatvariousaroundtheShuswapareawherecansignupinperson.WelooktomeetingyouandmakingthebestSaluteever!Seeyouatthe2022SalutetotheFestival.

Many trails in Tsútswecw Provin cial Park are accessible for those with limited mobility, and there is much to experience and learn whether on a self-directed walk, or by joining a knowledgeable TARSS Volunteer In terpretive Guide for an educational tour along the river system. At an interpre tive tent on site, visitors can learn more about the Sockeye and other species of salmon that are born in the Adams Riv er, such as Chinook, Coho, and Pinks, and return at various times throughout the fall.Inaddition, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is providing school tours for grades 2-5, free of charge. Spaces are limited, so it is ad vised to register before the September 15 deadline by emailing: lute.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.DFO.PACsa

3The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 The North Shuswap Kicker CALL/TEXT www.facebook.com/shuswapkicker250-515-2830www.kicker.ca Deadlines & Contact Info pg. 63 Bulletin (NSCA) ................... pg. 56 Calendar of Events ............. pg. 64 Classifieds .......................... pg. 66 Chamber News ................... pg. 22 Fire News ........................... pg. 29 First Responders ............... pg. 35 Health Centre Society......... pg. 40 Historical ............................. pg. 58 Lakeview Centre .................. pg. 54 Letters to the Editor .......... pg. 65 Lions Club News ................. pg. 39 RCMP News ........................ pg. 07 Sidekick .............................. pg. 10 School News ....................... pg. 57 Tech News ......................... pg. 47 Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully ve�ed and trained for your security Central Intake 250 253 2749 Funded by the Government of BC. Income based service fees may apply Shuswap Better at Home “Alittleextrahelpforseniorstoremainconfidentlyintheirownhomes” S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E A T T H I S T I M E : • Checkk in caalls & friendly visits • Light housekeeping • Transportation to aappointments • Resource, referral, and information

For detailed information and ongoing updates about the Salute to the Sockeye festival refer to the TARSS website www.salmonsociety.com. There, you will also find a rich col lection of educational resources about salmon and their habitat. Thinking about becoming a volun teer? The application can be found on the website, too: teers-members/.com/salute-to-the-sockeye/volunwww.salmonsociety.

Michelle Comeau, TARSS Salute to the Sockeye Event Manager, would like to say a big thank you for all the hard work done thus far by volunteers and the organization’s partners: BC Parks, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Little Shuswap Lake Band and the Pacific Salmon Foundation.

Volunteers make the Salute to the Sockeye Celebrations possible! As we are expecting record numbers of national, international and local visitors, The Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS) is currently recruiting volunteers. No special skillsVolunteersrequired. are required in several areas including, parking attendants, admissions, mer chandise sales, setup and teardown and more. We welcome anyone over the age of 16 to volunteer for one of the many roles. As a volunteer, you may choose your shifts, all day (8:30-4:30) or a four-hour morning or afternoon shift.

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Once the fun and visitors of sum mer is over and we head into Septem ber, going back to the pressures of normal life can be a source of anxiety for some. Keeping busy is a great way to distract your body and keep anxiety symptoms at Psychologistsbay. recommend prepar ing for September by picking a new challenge or vowing not to give up on a hobby or activity you did during summerLuckily the North Shuswap offers a lot of opportunities to find a new challenge, get involved and make some new friends at the same time. The Kicker’s Clubs & Organi zations’ page is full of options and contact information if you are looking to get involved with social or service groups. From community halls to fire halls, from advisory groups to arts groups, you are welcome to visit different organizations or attend one of their events to get a feel for what they are allAlongabout.with the sense of accom plishment and significant community service, participation as a firefighter can bring personal reward. A bene fit is the camaraderie you will feel. You will have a whole group of close friends. You can also learn valuable skills, including leadership skills, fund raising, public relations, first aid training, emergency vehicle driving, how chemicals react and even how to work as a team. All the training is free. Learn more by attending a 7 pm Tuesday night practice at one of our three fire halls.

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If being a firefighter doesn’t interest you, our North Shuswap First Responders are also in need of recruits - responders and dispatchers. If you have ever had a medical emergency, you know how comforting it can be to see them arrive. They are trained to care for any medical or accident injuries. They also provide free train ing and give you the satisfaction of contributing something worthwhile to your community Currently, the Adams River Salm on Society is looking for volunteers to help with the Salute to the Sockeye festival. This is a short-term commit ment and will be a hub of activity in OctoberThe North Shuswap Lions mem bers will tell you they often enjoy the social events as much as the people attending. Their events often serve a dual purpose, getting people out for something fun while raising funds for localOnecharities.ofthe best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing rela tionships is to commit to a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the area. It strengthens your ties to the community and broad ens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighbourhood resources and fun and fulfilling activities. And if the autumn blues hit, so cializing and keeping busy will bring your spirits back up and keep your mind positive. Shuswap

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Well, this may be my second last article for the Kick er. On October 15, BC is hosting municipal elections and every municipal councillor and Electoral Area Director (like me) will be asking for your vote. Sometimes it seems like 4 years has gone really fast, and at other times it’s been a bit of a slog. Covid really put a crimp in public events and committee meetings. All the important things got done but issues and ideas that could be put on hold, were.The interactions I’ve had with people in the commu nity have been the highlight for me. Emails and phone calls, helping where I can, discussing issues with our pro vincial and federal counterparts, directing your inquiries to the right people. All great experiences. We’ve gotten some things accomplished, often slower than we’d like, for instance Bristow Road boat launch. Some things are still in process; Scotch Creek water, the Health Centre funding. And other things that I tried to get started 4 years ago, are only now looking like they’re taking shape; a Community Issues Assessment for instance, should be happening early in the new year. This study is as close to an incorporation study as the province will let us get at this time. Depending on the results of that study, we could rachet up the pressure. I will be running again for your EA Director. I may have competition. I know I haven’t been able to make everyone happy, so maybe someone out there wants a crack at this job. There’s a pretty steep learning curve for the first year or two, and I still get surprised at times. But if you’re community minded, and willing to deal with the slow pace of local government, you might be interested. So, what else is happening? Some of our local com mittees are getting started up again, post-Covid. The Ad visory Planning Commission (APC) has had one meeting, and gets together monthly or as needed. This group takes a look at various planning situations, typically those that might have some general community interest, and makes recommendations to the CSRD board. The Parks Plan ning Committee will get started up again soon I hope and usually has 3 or 4 meetings per year. This group plans for upgrades to our existing parks, and prioritizes existing and planned parks. They consider input from the community regarding boat launches, swimming areas, park facilities, hiking trails, and figures out what can be done within the budgets we have. A fairly new group is the Wildfire Reduction committee, meeting roughly 4 times a year. We are looking forward to some fuel reduction (undergrowth clearing) in the crown land above Anglemont this fall, and plans are being started for other fuel reduction operations in Lee Creek, Celista and St. Ives. Also coming up is a

5The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 Kickin’ it up with Jay at NorthShuswap.Info Jay Simpson - Director, Electoral Area ‘F’ (North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Email: JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca 250-517-9578 www.nsmasonry.com Gunnar Keuris Journeyman Residential - CommercialServing the Shuswap Since 2001 FOR ALL YOUR MASONRY NEEDS Tel: 250-955-0944 Cell: 250-833-6107 (continued on page 6) ED’S RENOVATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE edsrenos@hotmail.com Finishing ● Bathrooms ● Kitchens ● Additions Sun Decks ● Full Exterior Cladding 250-319-9100

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Kickin’ it up with Jay (continued from page 5) Shuswap Tourism group and an Economic Development Business Roundtable group, both meeting 2-3 times per year. If you have any interest in participating in any of these groups, let me know and I’ll get you more informa tion.On a completely different topic, I’ve taken up Pickle ball this summer. Although I haven’t been able to play as much as I’d like, it’s been a lot of fun and there’s a great group of people who get together at Rose Clifford Park at least a couple of times a week. Sometimes there’s only 8 or 10, sometimes there’s 20+. Everyone is very helpful to beginners and we have a good time getting some moder ate exercise. There is a new park design (thank you Parks committee) planned for Rose Clifford with some really cool ideas like a water park, bike path, exercise points as well as new courts. Given budget and priorities this won’t happen until 2024, but it’ll be a nice upgrade. On a final note, September is here and as much as I love summer with the heat and the friends, I do look forward to fall with the garden vegetables ready and a little less traffic. I hope your fall shapes up well and you get back to doing the things you love. Enjoy! PS: Please go to your computer right now and type in mance.cira.ca/shuswaphttps://perforWeneedasmanyinternetspeedtestsaswecangettoshowtheprovincethatweneedbetterinternethere.Go!Doitnow!Doitmorethanonce!Please….JaySimpsonJay@csrd.bc.ca250-517-9578Web&Facebook:NorthShuswap.info

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On July 24, 2022 at approximately 12:30 am, Chase RCMP were conducting routine patrols at Chase Memo rial Park. An intoxicated and angry female teenager was found lying on the ground, vomiting and crying. A friend was valiantly trying to assist her, despite being cursed at. Police called for an ambulance to assess the teenager. While waiting for the ambulance, the teenager became violent and attempted to assault the Police officers who were trying to care for her. She was therefore arrested and handcuffed for everyone’s safety. When the ambulance arrived, she tried to kick the paramedics despite being handcuffed. All the while, she yelled and screamed crude profanities and insults, disturbing everyone within earshot of the park. Police had to wrestle her into the Police vehicle, which resulted in everyone being smeared with vomit. A parent was contacted by Police but declined to collect the teenager in her current state. Police were forced to lodge her in the drunk tank so she could be monitored until she wasBADsober.BIRDS On July 28, Chase RCMP were requested to conduct a well-being check at a home in Celista. Police attended

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3:10 pm, Chase RCMP were dispatched to a driving complaint on the Trans Canada Highway near Chase. The complainant said he was cut-off by a pickup truck, and he suspected the driver was im paired. Police conducted patrols but were unable to locate the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes later, a frightened female phoned 911. She explained that she and her young daughter were travelling in a pickup truck and were being followed by a grey mini-van. They were nearly home when she noticed the mini-van was still following her. She kept driving so that the other driver wouldn’t know where they lived. They ended up on a dirt road in a rural area. When she tried to turn around to back track, the mini-van blocked the road. She managed to escape and phoned 911. The 911 Dispatcher directed her to the Chase RCMP Detachment. The grey mini-van followed them right into the parking lot.

Police spoke with both drivers and learned that the driver of the mini-van was the original complainant. He was following the pickup truck because he thought the driver was impaired. It ap parently did not occur to him that this might be frightening for the individu als being followed. The driver of the pickup was not impaired, she simply made a common driving error. Although the mini-van driver did not have any ma licious intent, the mother and daugh ter were understandably shaken by the experience.IMPAIRED DRIVER

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On July 20 at 8:57 pm, Chase RCMP were alerted to a possible impaired driver at the Chase A&W. Police attended and located the vehicle parked nearby. The driver provided breath samples roadside, which result ed in ‘Fail’ readings, indicating his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. He was issued a 90-day prohibition from driving and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Kudos to the sharp-eyed staff member for their help in removing this impaired driver from the road. (continued to

ARSON On July 31 at 9:45 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a disturbance at Silver Beach RV Park in Seymour Arm. The complainant phoned in a frenzy, report ing that a “psycho” male tried to light a travel trailer on fire. The complainant believed that Police were required immediately. Po lice responded immediately and arrived two hours later. Evidence at the scene indi cated that there had been a small (human caused) fire, near a travel trailer. The fire was quickly extinguished by witnesses. The incident was quite unsettling for the families who were trying to enjoy a peaceful vacation. An adult male was arrested in Seymour Arm and is expected to face charges of Arson.INTOXICATED E-BIKER On August 1 at 5:59 pm Chase RCMP were requested to assist a cyclist on Highway 97 near Duck Range Road. The com plainant reported that a male on an e-bike swerved across the highway, then fell off his bike. It was a miracle he was not struck by traffic. Passers-by stopped to help and called for an ambulance. The male was aggressive and belligerent with bystanders so the ambulance would not attend with out Police. Police attended and waited with the male for approximately 30 minutes until ambulance arrived. The male did not appear to be injured but was clearly intoxicated by alcohol. In explicably, he threatened to kick and spit on paramedics who tried to assess him. He was adamant on biking to Falkland; however, he could barely walk due to his level of intoxication. For his own safety, he was arrested for being Intoxicat ed in Public and lodged in the drunk

Arm to conduct an appre hension under the Mental Health Act. The com plainant reported that her 19-year-old son was “losing it”. She explained that his medication did not appear to be working and she feared he would become violent. She stated that she was unable to transport him to hospital. Police arrived in Seymour Arm over two hours later. The male disagreed with his moth er’s assessment but was cooperative with Police. He was transported—by Po lice—from Seymour Arm to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Police were required to remain with the individual at the hospital for over an hour until he was seen by a doctor and admitted. page 8)

On July 31 at approx imately 12:30 am, Chase RCMP were dis patched to ‘domestic assault in progress’ in Scotch Creek. A neighbour phoned 911 after hearing a female scream “stop hitting me” followed by a male voice shouting “be quiet”. Upon arriving at the residence, Police found a couple calmly watching TV. It turned out the yelling was related to an aggressive game of Jenga rather than an actual assault. Further Police intervention was not required.

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bia Shuswap Regional District were on hand to answer questions leading up to the public assent process, which started immediately after the meeting with a deadline of September 29.

The project is estimated to cost $3.631 M. With a government grant of 2.345 M and $670,000 held from Captain’s Village Marina, a loan of $615,000 will be taken out over a 30yearTheperiod.CSRD is waiving the onetime $2,000 connection fee for the initial service area. Cost to each prop erty will be Annual Parcel Tax: $301, Annual User Fee: $650 for a Total/ Year: $951.

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By Jo Anne Malpass

The CSRD is proposing the completion of Phase 1 of a community water system which will service 84 properties at Captain’s Village Mari na, Anchor Bay, Peterson Court and Wharf Road up to Express Pt. Road, with potential for expansion in the future.

With funding available to cover 73% of the costs of developing Phase 1 of the new Scotch Creek Water System, to explain the plan and the costs of the system to owners of the 84 properties within the service Representativesarea.from Interior

Property Owners Vote on Phase 1 Scotch Creek Water System

The new water system will utilize some infrastructure from the existing Captain’s Village Marina system, which will be acquired by the CSRD as part of this service area establishment. The new system will build off this exist ing infrastructure, and will include a new pumphouse and treatment plant, and additional distribution piping servicing the users outside of Captain’s Village. The water intake, pumphouse and treatment plant will be located at Wharf Road Community Park. The system is sized for potential future development and expansion.

In response to a question about the possibility of boil water notices, like recently in Sorrento, Langlois explained boil waters are going to happen, during freshette and sometimes because of equipment failure. Water systems are tested weekly at multiple points so that means someone is watching. He said Anglemont has not had a single boil water notice and can’t remember ever issuing one for the Saratoga system.

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The petition process will be used to obtain public assent. People in favour fill out and send the form. People opposed do not send it in. At least 50% of the properties representing 50% of the net taxable value of properties in the service area must return the form to advance the project. Everyone on the title needs to sign the form. The forms will be mailed to each property owner, but can be requested by email at pturner@csrd.bc.ca

If the public assent process is successful, the design should be finalized by Jan. 2023, construction will be contracted and should start in March 2023. The completion date is estimated at late 2023 or early 2024 depending on weather and supply issues.

Costs escalated significantly during the “extraordinary inflation” period between the grant application in February 2020 and the announcement of being awarded it in October 2021. Using a new integrated project delivery approach, the CSRD, engineers, suppliers and contractors worked to gether to find savings and deliver the lowest cost possible, explained Terry Langlois, Team Leader CSRD Utilities.

Answering questions from the property owners, Lan glois explained this is a pressurized water system with no reservoir so there will be no fire hydrants at this time. The plan is for the eventual connection to the established Sara toga Water System, which has a new reservoir, to service all of Scotch Creek.

The water will be to the curb stop of each home and owners will have to pay to get water to each private resi dence. The bylaw states properties in the service area must hook up to the water system. Langlois said wells can be kept operational for watering the yard if they are separated from the potable drinking water. The pump house at Wharf Rd. Park will be approxi mately 30 feet long and be as small and attractive as possi ble. The treatment will be Ultraviolet and chlorine and will be quiet unless there is a power outage when the generators will kick in.

By Jo Anne Malpass The BC Ministry of Transporta tion and Infrastructure has announced the south abutment replacement on Quast Bridge on Quast Road in Sey mour Arm will start on September 7. The contractor for this project, Seismic 2000, plans to close Quast Road on Sept. 7 and re-open the road during the first week of November (The re-opening date will be con firmed closer to the end of October, and an update will be provided then), says a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Facebook post on August“An24.alternate route will be avail able during the closure, on Celista-Seymour Forest Service Road. The detour will add about 15 minutes travelUpdatestime.” will be shared on the Ministry’s Facebook page, and in formation posted on bulletin boards in the community. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Seismic 2000 at (604) 626-0620.

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Eligible voters in Electoral Area F. What if I support this proposal? You don’t need to do anything. What if I oppose it? You need to fill out and submit a signed elector response form to the CSRD by 4 pM on September 6. Forms are available at the CSRD office and at www.csrd.bc.ca. You must be an eligible voter and use the CSRD-approved form.

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Completed nomination documents will be received by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Election Officers for area director and by School District 83 for trustees until Friday, September 9. Documents may be delivered in person (recommended) or by mail, fax or email.If sent by mail, it must be received before the end of the nomination period – postmarks will not be ac cepted as proof of submission by the deadline. If sent by fax or email, the originals must be received by 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Friday, Septem ber 16 or the nomination will officially be considered withdrawn.School Trustee nomination packages are avail able at District of Sicamous, City of Enderby, City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen, City of Salmon Arm, Regional District of North Okanagan, and at the SD83 District Education Support Centre at 341 Shuswap St. SW, Salmon Arm, BC or on-line at gan-Shuswap).SchoolBayShuswap,bc.ca/2022-trustee-elections/https://sd83.TheNorthShuswap,SouthandSorrento/BlindmakeupElectoralArea3ofDistrict83(NorthOkanaInformationfor

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prospective trustees is available on the SD83 website, including a Re cording of Information Session for Prospective Trustees and nomination forms.Nomination papers for direc tor on the board of the CSRD are available to download at csrd.bc.ca or pick up from the CSRD Office. There is no nomination fee. The CSRD website has information about what being an elected official entails.Note: Form C2 in the nomi nation package includes a solemn declaration that must be declared before a Chief Election Officer or a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for British Columbia (ie Notary Public).Local government elections in British Columbia, including in mu nicipalities, school districts and for directors of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, are on Saturday, October 15. process

Nomination Period for Local Government Ends September 9 AlternAtive ApprovAl

The CSRD is proposing a service that would provide annual funding to the North Shuswap Health Centre Society to operate the North Shuswap Health Centre in Electoral Area F. The Alternative Approval Process is to obtain the assent of the electors.

By Jo Anne Malpass

Jennifer Sham Corporate Officer T: 250.832.8194 TF: 1.888.248.2773 elections@csrd.bc.ca

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Jodi Pearce, acting CAO of the CSRD, explained most of the $30,000 admin istration fee is extra room that may be needed to recov er costs. “The maximum tax that could be requisitioned is $130,000 for a couple of reasons. The first being that pursuant to S.379 (4) and 379(5) of the Local Gov ernment Act, any additional costs pertaining to the assent process are deemed to be costs of the service and must be recovered in the first year that taxes are levied. The second reason for having the maximum tax rate slightly higher than the anticipated funding contribution is to allow for increases in the fu ture should the Board agree to that through the budget process. At this time, it is antici pated that only a fraction of that room (approx. $1,000$2,500) would be required to cover costs in the first year. Therefore if approved, the 2023 tax requisition would likely be as follows: Operating grant $100,000, Recovery of establishing costs $2,500, Administrative overhead $1,000 for a total tax requisition in 2023 of $103,500. Beyond that, the total tax requisition is antic ipated to be $101,000 unless

By Jo Anne Malpass

Health

The deadline for receipt of submissions of elector response forms for the pur pose of obtaining taxpayer approval for financial sup port to the North Shuswap Health Centre (NSHC) is Tuesday, September 6 at 4:00Thispm. bylaw proposes to establish a financial contri bution service that would allow the CSRD to contrib ute annually to the North Shuswap Health Centre to provide health care services in Electoral Area F. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned for the ser vice provided in this bylaw shall not exceed $130,000. The maximum amount allows for the NSHC Soci ety’s request of $100,000/ year, plus CSRD administra tive fees and any potential for increase in funding, said a Columbia Shuswap Re gional District staff report. For the average home in Electoral Area F with an assessed value of $410,968, residents would pay approx imately $25.16 annually towards the North Shuswap Health Centre. For a home assessed at $600,000, it would be an estimated annu al payment of $36.73.

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17The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 (continued from page 16) the Board approves an increase.” The centre is looking for a stable and reliable source of funding to assist with its operating budget. Current fund raising efforts are not always secure, leaving a lot of uncertainty for longterm financial planning. Recruiting and retaining doctors and other health-care professionals is more difficult without reliable funding, says a CSRD staff report.The Health Centre, in it’s request, wrote, trying to build more services for our growing community, the clinic would like to be able to accept walk-in patients and provide a primary physi cian for all North Shuswap residents who need one but “at this time, without some form of government funding the community health centre’s future is in jeopardy and residents including seniors with chronic health issues, could be put at risk.”Inthe Alternate Approval Process (AAP), a person submits a response to the CSRD only if they are opposed to the purpose of the bylaw. After the AAP deadline passes, if 10% (284) or more of the eligible electors sign and submit response forms, the CSRD cannot pro ceed with the bylaw without holding an assent voting (referendum). Elector Response Forms and infor mation on the Alternative Approval Pro cess are available from the CSRD office at 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm or can be downloaded from the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca. Elec tors can also request forms be mailed to them by calling 250.832.8194.

“We lost 47 members, 15% of our fire fighters and we are looking forward to bringing them back.” The depart ments are shy of numbers as of late and this is putting a strain on the members left, he added.

Introduction of New Staff - Marc Gelineau was introduced as Building Inspector I, Building and Bylaw Services. He has 20 years construction experience and suc cessfully passed his exams. Staff Achievement - Michelle Boag is now a Registered Building Official.

In other business at the meeting

By Jo Anne Malpass

CSRD Suspends Proof of Vaccination for Firefighters and Directors

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District proof of vaccination mandate has been suspended for all current and new recruits of paid on call volunteer firefighters and emer gency management volunteers, however it remains in place for all current CSRD employees and potential new hires.

Mountain goat ungulate winter program – A letter was received from Russ Laroche, Regional Executive Director, Ministry of Forests in response to a March 2022 letter from the CSRD asking for further consultation with all stakeholders, in particular Adventure Tourism. Laro che wrote the adventure tourism sector has been actively engaged with the Ministry. “Their participation has been instrumental in improving both the draft winter range des ignation and the clarity of the habitat measures for manag

Unvaccinated firefighters will also be required to wear masks when working directly with CSRD staff or in the CSRD administration building. The policy will be in effect for six months, pending review from the provincial health office.

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Acting CAO Jodi Pearce explained at the August CSRD Board meeting that the two-pronged approach was recommended by staff because fire services person nel get together once a week and are masked with their equipment, while staff is working daily in close quarters in theThebuilding.policyalso eliminates the mandate for elected officials. If elected officials choose not to be vaccinated, they will be required to work remotely where possible and be required to wear a mask while in CSRD facilities and on CSRDDerekbusiness.Sutherland, Team Leader Protective Services, explained that in discussions with the CSRD fire chiefs, the sentiment was overwhelming in favour of a suspension of the policy. Fire departments have a significant level of comfort since fire fighters train for a short duration each week and much of this training takes place outdoors.

Concerns were raised about the safety of firefighters and the possibility of a COVID outbreak at a fire hall. An additional Board amendment was made to allow staff to rapidly re-institute the policy should something like this occur. The Board delegated this responsibility to the Chief Administrative Officer, Human Resources Advisor and Team Leader of Protective Services, allowing them the flexibility to respond to any situations.

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Temporary Use Permit - The owners of property at 2600 Eckerman Road in Magna Bay are proposing to build a single-family dwelling and guest cottage on the property and have applied for a 3-year Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to allow year-round vacation rental of the guestThecottage.owners intend to reside in the single family dwelling on a permanent basis and will be present when the guest cottage is rented. The property is zoned R –Rural which permits rent-free guest accommodation in a

The North Shuswap Kicker September 202220 (continued on page 21) ing mountain goats under the Forest and Range Practices Act.” Salvage harvesting in the Sicamous and Wiseman Creek Community Watershed – In response to CSRD concerns about public safety and asking BC Timber Sales to re-evaluate all technical reports and reconsider completing the remediation work without harvesting salvage timber, Grace Chomitz, Planning Forester, wrote that BCTS appreciates the concerns the CSRD has and is committed to the safety of the community and water sheds. “BCTS is moving forward with plans for auction of timber sales to address the prompt salvage harvest and reforestation of fire damaged stands.”

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Amendment Bylaw - The owners of 4143 Butters Rd, Scotch Creek are propos ing to rezone the 3.65 ha. property from MHP - Manufac tured Homes Park to CR – Country Residential to permit the construction of single family dwelling which is current ly not permitted in the MHP zone. The subject property is currently vacant and the owners have no plans to develop the property for manufactured homes. The amendment was given first reading and now will be referred to applicable agencies and First Nations.

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September 2022 (continued from page 20) basement suite or a guest cottage. The property is outside of the building inspection service area of Area F with no obligation to submit building plans. Notwithstanding the vacation rental use, the proposed guest cottage meets all the regulations of Bylaw No. 800. The Board approved the permit with some conditions for insurance, registration of a covenant indemnifying the CSRD for any damages relating to the issuance of the permit, submission of a record of sewerage system and proof that water quality and quantity is sufficient for the use intended.There were two comments from the public, one con cerned about the potential location of the septic system near the Creek and another about possible disturbance from renters and a shared driveway that might cause renters to go to the wrong property. The septic system would have to go through the approval process and the owner confirmed there is a second driveway immediately south which would be used for the access.

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Summer is winding down and the busy event season for the Chamber is as well. We were fortunate to be able to hold three Chamber hosted and co-hosted events over the summer months for our local community members and visitors who arrive to share in our North Shuswap hospitality.Ourfirst event was the Summer Festival on Can ada Day at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. This event was well attended by the public who were able to enjoy the SOLD OUT pancake breakfast made by the North Shuswap Health Centre Society team, the very popular Face Painting by Nadine Meyer and Michelle Cyr and Balloons by Gabriella, Lolli Pop the Clown roaming the grounds, music by Meg n Mike, local vendors selling their wares and services or representing organizations they belong to, the Scotch Creek Lee Creek Fire Depart ment Volunteers showing their fire truck and games for the children.

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Those attending the fine art show, enjoyed the picturesque setting of the Celista Estate Winery. Kicker Staff photo

SAVE THE DATE Saturday July 1st for next year. The second event was the Family Movie Night, also at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. This event was co-hosted by Armstrong Regional Coop (our local Coop gas station) who provided the giant 20’ wide inflat able movie screen, Blu-ray player and sound system. We showed the animated movie -The Mitchell’s vs the Machines - and served popcorn. There was not as many people attending as we expected but the response from those who were there was very positive. So maybe next year will be bigger and better. The third event was the very successful North Shuswap Fine Art Show at the Celista Estate Winery showcasing 13 of our local artists, music by Daveton Jones & Ryan Murray and of course wine tasting. This event is also a very lovely afternoon at the win ery. The scenery is spectacular, the artists love to share

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23The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 (continued from page 22) their work, the music very fitting for the event and wine! We will continue to hold this as an annual event so please SAVE THE DATE Saturday Aug 5th for next year. Of course, it takes many things to happen and volun teers to help for these events to be successful. Thanks so much for every volunteer, community organization and those who worked with us to host these events. A very special thank you to Cassie Dalgleish and her staff at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and to Jake Ootes and his staff at Celista Estate Winery. You are phe nomenal people to work with. We also sincerely appreciate the support we receive for these community events from Jay Simpson-Area F CSRD Regional Director. Thanks so much Jay! We regretfully announce we will not be moving for ward with our Awards of Excellence program. We simply are not getting enough participation and feel it would be best to host an event that we could share in all businesses and organizations successes rather on an individual voting basis. We are looking at hosting something in November, so please watch the next Kicker edition, our website and social media for further details. Do you know you can find information for events on our website northshuswapbc.com and the electronic sign in Scotch Creek? Check it out. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.Phone or text: 250-804-8097 or email: executivedi rector@northshuswapbc.com

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The owner of 4105, 4109, 4113, 4119, 4127, and 4137 Squilax-Anglemont Rd is applying to amend the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 830 (Bylaw No. 830) and the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 825 (Bylaw No. 825) to permit a residential and commercial subdivision. The current designation in the Area F Official Community Plan Bylaw is Tourist Commercial and the zoning is Commercial 1. The amendments were given first reading at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board meeting in June, and the owner was required to hold a public meet ing in the community to explain the proposal and answer questions. The amendments were also referred to agencies and First Nations for comment.

A possible concept of the property being considered for re-zoning was shown at an information meeting, with commercial, residential and green septic area.

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Jason Wickner, Engineer and Samantha Mitchell of Franklin Engineering led the meeting with the applicant, Vinko Pavlovic, attending. It was explained that this step is just for rezoning the property to commercial along the frontage of Squilax-Anglemont and residential for the rest of the approx. 10-acre property, with an area set aside for septic.Aconcept of possible uses for the residential portion, 78 single family homes, or duplexes or possibly an apart ment building, was provided but it was explained that this could change in the subdivision stage of the application, based on needs of community.

By Jo Anne Malpass Parking, lack of commercial space and increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic were concerns expressed at a public meeting organized to provide community input on a re-zoning application for the property surrounding the Hub in Scotch Creek, the former Frank’s campground area, on August 23.

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25The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 (continued from page 24) Residents of Santa Road were concerned about the provision for access from Santa Road, saying even foot traffic could lead to more vehi cles parked on their road by people going to Rose Clifford Park. Community is important, what comes to the community needs to be thoughtful and prudent, said one attendee. The ramifications of in creased traffic in the area, pressure on emergency services, and the safety of an increased number of pedestrians crossing Squilax-Anglemont to reach the Provincial Park and beach, need to beTheconsidered.needfor enough parking in the development, especially for commercial, was stressed. Without enough parking, there can be no business.Itwas suggested that there needs to be a balance between residential, with space to move around, and com mercial. There needs to be a bigger plan to ensure there isn’t an over building of homes and a shortage of commercial space. The engineer said a previous application for the prop erty had been for a campground (RV and park model subdivision) but the CSRD turned down this proposal. One of the recommendations by several attending the meeting was to look at adjusting the line between the commercial and residential to make the commercial area larger to allow more business and provide adequate parking.Franklin Engineering made note of the comments and will provide the CSRD with a summary of the meeting proceedings and comments. Franklin Pump Dealer * Canadian Groundwater Certified Pump Installers Power Snake * Drain Pressure Washer * Sewer Inspection Camera * Licensed Plumbers & Gasfitters

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Progress Made on C7îstkteñ Winter House

Once completed, the operational winter house will be made available for use by Indigenous Peoples and Park visitors alike. Use will include “hosting school groups, educational gatherings, special events, and celebrations such as the internationally significant quadrennial Sockeye Salmon Run.”

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The C7îstkteñ Winter House in Tsùtswecw Provincial Park beside the Adams River along the Wade Road hiking trails. (Kicker staff photo) informed with SWOA waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. successfully lobbied local and provincial governments to allow for larger docks. We advocate for waterfront owners rights and keep our members informed of their responsibilities We continue to monitor the activities on the Shuswap Watershed Council and stress responsible use of taxpayers dollars We actively support local and provincial efforts to prevent the introduction of Zebra and Quagga mussels to BC. Our board members have over 300 years of experience on the Shuswap, and are familiar with issues like the new changes to the Federal Fisheries Act We continue to keep our members updated on the status of buoys and their removal two year membership of $50 will help you to stay current on issues, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on lake regulations associated with living and building on the lake. Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association go to SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA For more information email info@swoa.ca

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“Our intention is still to have the C7îstkteñ Winter Home complete in time for the “Salute to the Sockeye” event; however, we have experienced a number of delays as a result of COVID and supply chain issues. Crews are currently on site and continuing construction work,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, BC Parks told the ConstructionKicker. on a C7îstkteñ Winter House in Tsùts wecw Provincial Park beside the Adams River along the Wade Road hiking trails section was started in the spring of 2021. The cement blocks forming the foundation have been placed and vaulted posts and beams have been in stalled.The project is a partnership initiative between the Little Shuswap Lake Band, Neskonlith Band, Adams Lake Band, BC Parks, and the Adams River Pictograph Project Group, said the Ministry of Environment.

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Voters can cast ballots by: Mail, Advance VotingWednesday, October 5, 2022 and on General Voting Day - Saturday, October 15, 2022. More information will be provided about voting opportunities and the locations of polling stations closer to the election date. Mail ballot voting is available for resident electors and non-resident property electors in the CSRD. Voters need to sign up to receive a mail ballot using an online form available at csrd.bc.ca. Mail Ballot Request Forms must be received by the CSRD before 12 PM (noon) on Monday, October 3, 2022. These forms will be checked to ensure the citizen is eligible to vote. If so, a mail ballot package will be mailed out or available for pick up from the CSRD Of fice, once the ballots have been finalized. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the CSRD Office no later than 8 PM (local time) on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Please note: once you request a mail ballot, you will not be issued another ballot.

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The General Local Elections will take place on Saturday, Oc tober 15, 2022. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Voters will be able to vote by mail, at advance polls, or on Gen eral Voting Day. Information will be updated as the election process continues. Qualified electors in seven Electoral Areas (EAs) within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will eeach elect one person to the position of Director for a four-year mandate, ending in October of 2026. In the event that there is only one candidate in any of the EAs, that person will be acclaimed to the Director position.

Fishing Regulation Change on Adams River

Several working sessions involving representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Fish & Wild life Branch of the Ministry of Forests (FOR), BC Parks, Little Shuswap Lake Band (LSLB), Neskonlith Band and TARSS developed three strategies to address this situation.

Following the salmon spawning season in 2020, the Adams River Fishing Committee, a subcommittee of The Adams River Salmon Society (TARSS) was formed to pro tect spawning salmon on the Adams River in Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Their efforts focused upon addressing user conflict issues between anglers and non-anglers as well as educating fishermen and viewers on responsible behaviour when fishing and viewing in a river that con tains spawning salmon.

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The first strategy was to initiate an In Season an gling time and area closure on the Adams River to reduce conflict between anglers and non-anglers in Tsútswecw Provincial Park. This was achieved with the recent an nouncement by the Provincial government that the Fish & Wildlife Branch will be implementing an In Season change to the fishing regulations on the Adams River. The regula tion change reads: “No Fishing from September 1 to October 31 between fishing boundary signs in the vicinity of the public salmon viewing platforms in Tsutswecw Provincial Park. The western fishing boundary sign is at the top end of the channel in front of the main Viewing Platform. The eastern fishing boundary sign is on the main channel of the river below the old viewing platform. Each location will be clearly marked with the triangle shaped Fishing Boundary signs. In addition, BC Parks will be providing closure information signage and information on the Tsútswecw Provincial Park website.

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TARSS would like to acknowledge the letters of sup port received from like minded organizations and individ uals as part of the process in applying for the In Season closure; Kingfisher Interpretive Centre, Nature Trust of BC, Rivershed Society of BC, Chase & District Fish & Game Club, North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, Car men Dawkins and Kim Fulton; and, local elected repre sentatives, MLA Greg Kyllo, MLA Todd Stone and CSRD Director Jay Simpson. The second strategy is to educate fishermen about responsible behaviour when fishing in a river that contains spawning salmon. Signage emphasizing the theme “Don’t Tread On My Redd” was installed throughout the Park in the fall of 2021. The signs have helped river users iden tify salmon redds (nests), understand why it is important to avoid stepping on the redds and provided examples of responsible behaviour when in-stream fishing.

Submitted by Ted Danyluk, Chairperson, Adams River Fishing Committee, TARSS

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The third strategy is to work with Little Shuswap Lake Band’s River Guardian program on the Adams River to enhance enforcement and education efforts. During the upcoming 2022 Salute to The Sockeye festival, the Little Shuswap Lake Band will partner with BC Parks to ensure a Guardian presence at the Adams River. From the start of this process back in the late fall of 2020 to the present, TARSS has valued the support provided by the Little Shuswap Lake Band, Neskonlith Band, Adams Lake Band, Kamloops office of the BC Fish & Wildlife Branch, Thompson-Eastern Lakes Office of BC Parks, and Kamloops office of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

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Fire News - Celista By Roy Phillips Celista Fire Chief It’s hard to believe that summer is over already! We are happy to welcome back the firefighters who have been on a leave of absence with the COVID vaccine mandate.Forthe month of August, the total of call outs for all three departments was 16. The calls varied from burn com plaints, alarms, wires down, assistance to first re sponders, a hydro pole fire, a burn pile that had been smouldering for some time before igniting itself, and 2 motor vehicles incidents (one involving a fire). On Sunday, September 4, The Celista Fire Depart ment will be doing the an nual boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy. We will be set up at Sunnyside store on Squilax-Anglemont Road from 11 am-2pm. This is a great cause that many fire departments support across Canada! September should be the month to ensure your wood burning chimneys are cleaned and ready as temperatures start to cool down. Remember to burn dry seasoned wood because wet wood will cause your chimneys to build up with creosote which could cause a fire.Thank you to the com munity for following the fire bans that were put in place. Fall brings in our fall training calendar for certifi cations. Some of the training courses include interior live fire, exterior live fire, fire officer training, appa ratus pump operator, emergency vehicle driving, hazmat awareness, rapid inter vention team and incident command. All these courses help us to become better and more efficient firefight ers and certified to perform various rolls. On top of these courses, we continue with in-house training every Tuesday night. If you are interested and want more information on these courses and what this means to your local fire fighters, or to join your local department contact the fire chief in your area or stop by on a Tuesday evening.

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By Greg Kyllo MLA for Shuswap The community of Ashcroft made headlines recently — for the second time in less than a month — when another person in need of emergen cy medical care passed away while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. A shortage of health care professionals — fueled by the BC NDP government’s inaction — has left British Columbi ans with the harmful consequences of an overwhelmed system for too long. And with one out of every five British Columbians living without a family doctor, the shortage of physicians is putting more pressure on other areas in the system.Following the lack of response from the NDP government to the 30day action plan we suggested more than a month ago, the BC Liberal Cau cus announced a further set of solutions to tackle the crisis. Addressing the primary care crisis with a focus on re taining physicians and other healthcare professionals is the main goal of theseWproposals.eempha size cooperative consultation with the communityphysicianand the expansion of doctor training spaces at the University of British Columbia (UBC) from 288 to 400. We also want to see a medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU), which is an NDP promise that hasn’t been delivered, and an increase in residencies for international medical graduates from 56 to 150. Our plan would also reduce barriers for interna tionally trained physicians who have passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam. Without a holistic response from the government that addresses physi cian recruitment and retention immediately, B.C.’s health care crisis will only get worse.

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Scotch Creek Sockeye Counting Fence - Kicker staff photo

Sockeye Counting Fence on the Scotch Creek

By Jo Anne Malpass

The sockeye counting fence at Scotch Creek was “fish tight” and operational as of August 10 and 4,570 sockeye passed through the fence up until the August 26 Pacific Salmon Commission Fraser River Panel weekly report. The enumeration fence has been operated on the low er Scotch Creek by the Little Shuswap Lake Band 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. The metal bar fence is put up ev ery year in early August and operates for about six weeks. Two or three bars are left open for the fish to get through where they are counted man ually. As well as counting fish at the fence, members of the LSLB go on creek walks, mainly from the fence to the Scotch Creek Bridge, to do live counts to see where most of the fish are spawning.Thepre-season run size forecast by the Pacific Salmon Commission of Early Summer Fraser Sockeye Salm on was over 1.5M but the adopted run size in-season as of August 27 was 600,000.

Serious Questions About Energy Targets and Transition

By MP Mel Arnold North Okanagan-Shuswap Canada must reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to fight climate change. While the Trudeau government has targeted reducing Canada’s emissions by at least 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, serious and unanswered questions around how such targets will be achievedMuchabound.ofthegovernment’s plan leans on the poten tial of hydrogen and readers who read the Conservative environmental plan that I campaigned on last year will know that our party recognizes the potential of and need for hydrogen. Hydrogen can solve many of Canada’s energy challenges if hydrogen production, infrastructure, and transition are well thought out and delivered coopera tively by governments and industry. However, recognizing hydrogen’s potential alone will not deliver the low carbon future we want and need; recognitions must be attached to a viable plan for produc ing hydrogen and establishing infrastructure to deliver it to Canadians.InApril,the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) released multiple audit reports that examined Trudeau’s plan for achieving his 2030 targets and it is an understatement to say the findings are concerning. The Commissioner found that the govern ment’s hydrogen strategies were rife with unfounded and overly optimistic assumptions and policy makers made decisions that ignored conclusions of federal departments.

The North Shuswap Kicker September 202232 (continued on page 33 ) Here To Help With Federal Government Programs Citizenship, Immigration Mel.Arnold@parl.gc.ca 1-800-665-5040 Seniors, CPP, GIS, OAS CRA, EI and more MEL ARNOLD Member of Parliament

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to think when they read that the government’s plan and models for achieving targets are un likely to achieve important objectives because the models lack transparency, are based on overly confident assump tions, and have limited quality control and review?

The Commissioner also examined the Trudeau govern ment’s failure to produce a long-promised “just transition” plan for energy workers displaced by Canada’s pivot from fossil fuels. In 2019, Trudeau promised legislations for a plan to provide job retraining and income and pension sup ports for affected workers, but that legislative groundwork and associated implementation plan have not been pro duced. Instead, the audit found the government is relying on Canada’s existing Employment Insurance regime to support workers displaced by government policies; hardly a “just transition.” If Canada is to achieve significant reductions in GHG emissions, we must establish hydrogen production and supply chains capable of fulfilling a good chunk of our energy needs; before we can pivot, we need an alternative to pivot to. Energy transition will not be painless and affected workers deserve a transition plan. Simply pushing energy workers out of their jobs into to their local Service Canada office to apply for EI is not just and will only erode public support for new energy sources. Canada needs viable and timely plans and actions for energy transition and affected workers. I will continue to work with my colleagues to press for these because our collective future requires them.

33The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 (continued from page 32 ) In other words, the models that Trudeau’s plan depends on are questionable. These conclusions matter because, as the Commis sioner wrote, “sound modelling is needed to change the trajectory of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Such modelling is critical for good decision making on policies and programs that assess how hydrogen could help Canada meets its Whattargets.”areCanadians

Ukrainian Families in the Shuswap Area

tificates, fantastic quilts and works of art as well as barbeques and smokers and a 2-hour plane ride tour of the Shuswap.

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Well maintained 2008 park model home in the gated community of Caravans West! This home includes a spacious living room, open concept kitchen and dining area, full 4-piece bath and master bedroom. All new flooring! Forced air furnace and fully air conditioned for year round living. Plumbed and ready for a washer and dryer. Outside enjoy the open space and access to the green space behind for added privacy. Smartly developed to maximise parking. Nothing left to do here so you can start living the good life right away. Caravans West has something for everyone. Amenities include 2 pools and hot tubs, 2 clubhouses, gym, tennis and pickle ball courts, playground, spray park, volleyball , 2 fire pits, the beach and so much more. Annual dues for 2022 are $3600.00.Traditional financing is not available for this type of ownership. Please note that this is a secure and gated community and access is only by appointment. Quick Possession is available.MLS ®12255034

Through an accelerated temporary residence pathway, five Ukrainian fami lies are now receiving volunteer support to live in the Shuswap area. Seventy Shuswap area volunteers along with many businesses have responded to the March 17th federal announcement of the Canadian Ukraine Authorization for the Emergency Travel (CUAET). This program allows Ukrai nians and their immediate families of any nationality to stay in Canada as temporary residents for up to 3 years. This allows Ukrainians to seek safe ha ven while the war in their home country continues.OnAugust 27, a catered Ukrainian Dinner with live entertainment was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Salmon Arm. This fundraiser was an opportunity to meet and greet some of the families. After all the Ukrainian families have arrived, a meet and greet auction fund raiser will be held on October 1st. This event will have hot dogs and desserts, and wine and beer beverages will be available for sale. This will be a daytime event at the Shuswap Lake Community Center in Blind Bay. There will also be an auction with prizes donated by North and South Shuswap businesses. Enjoy a hotdog with the families and enjoy bidding on the many prizes which include gift cer

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Wharf Road Park in Scotch Creek now has a swim float for the community to enjoy during the heat of the summer. The 10’ by 30’ float with a ladder was installed on July 25, just in time for Red Cross Swimming lessons. Plans were to have it installed earlier in the season, explained Kristina Flackman, Com munity Parks & Recreation Coordinator for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

By Jo Anne Malpass

“There were some delays on install as the fiberglass floats on the dock that we had planned to repurpose, had significant damage that was not able to be repaired. Once we found this out, we were able to source a used platform from Mountain Marine and had them install it.” In the future, it will be installed earlier in the season so people can use it from the start, she added.

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Swim Float at Wharf Rd. Park

Beth Bennett volunteer on the Fund raising Committee says most families are living in Blind Bay and Sorrento. She confirms there is one more home that is needed for a family. Even a tem porary short term place to live is helpful. This will help them to get settled in this area and to find longer term living arrangements more ably. Do you have a home that is unoccupied or seasonally not in use? If you are not certain whether it would be suitable and have questions, please send an email to Contributeshuswapukrainians@gmail.comUnabletoattendafundraiser?totheGofundMeproject shuswap.ca/ukraineupwebsitehostedans-formkarateshuswap.ca/support-to-ukrainiwebsiteinVolunteersoukrainehttps://www.shoreikankarateshuswap.ca/at.Over$11,000hasbeenraisedfar.Thisprojectalsoneedsvolunteers.inanysupportareabyfillinganonlineformlocatedontheprojectherehttps://www.shoreikanTheprojectwebsiteisgenerouslybytheShuswapDojo.Gototheforfurtherinformationandsignfortheregularweeklyupdates.https://www.shoreikankarate

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Our Responders Society is looking for help!

If you would like to find out more about becoming a First Responder, please contact Kath at 250-318-0317. For more information about becoming a Dispatcher, please contact Judy at 778-207-2088.

If you would like to order your green and white reflective address sign, they are only $40 and certainly priceless when a loved one needs help. Signs can be printed vertical ly or horizontally with your house numbers, so please take a moment to decide where you will mount your address sign, and which orientation will be best for you. You may send a message to NSFRinfo@gmail.com or call Margaret at 604-217-1638 to place an order. We look forward to hearing from you today.

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For years, we have been able to maintain a supply of Home Care Medical Equipment, such as crutch es, walkers, walking boots, shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc., which can be borrowed from our Society. When community members require these items for the short term, or for up to a six-month period, our Soci ety lends the items for the time need ed, or until such time as the patients can find a long term solution.

NSFR is looking for some one living in the Scotch Creek area (where our storage facility is located) who would like to join our Society and can meet with commu nity members when they require this valuable service, as well as when they are ready to return the items to NSFR.Please consider the tremendous help you will be providing to so many in our communities. Feel free to contact Don Devine at 250-9552101 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you today. Together, ‘We Make a Difference.’

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Cougars

Cougars in Anglemont - credit Brad Smith

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We received reports in August of cougars spotted in com munities across the North Shuswap. This includes four cougars travelling together, possibly a mother and three cubs, near the Anglemont Fire Hall. According to the BC Conservation Of ficer Service, cougar attacks are very rare, but if you encounter a cougar, keep calm and never run. Make yourself look as large as possible and back away slowly, keeping the cougar in view, and allowing a clear exit for the cougar. If attacked, always fight back and never “play dead”. If travelling with small children, pick them up immedi ately. Children are most at risk in a cougar encounter and they should be taught how to behave appropriately to stay safe. Cougars that come into conflict vary across ages and genders however research has suggested that subadult cougars come into conflict more often. Subadults, independent of their mothers, will attempt to find a new territory and may find themselves in urban areas. Unsecured livestock and pets can appear to be easy hunting opportunities. Older and/or injured cougars that may be struggling to hunt natural prey may also come into conflict. Urban deer can also increase cougar con flict by attracting these predators into human areas that they would otherwise avoid. The best cougar encounter is the one you avoid. Avoid walking alone and avoid surprise encounters by making noise with your voice. Note that loud water or high winds may prevent your voice from car rying far. Pets should be kept under control and on leash in wildlife country. Do not wear headphones so that you can be aware of your surroundings. Avoid hiking or using trails with poor sightlines at dawn and dusk when predators are mostCougaractive.may vocalize when cornered or acting defensive.

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Q: What did the squash with an identity crisis say? A:. I’m an A Corn Squash.

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Q: What did the oak tree say when autumn came around?

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A: Your teeth. (continued from page 36) These vocalizations can range from a “hissing” to a deep growling sound. This is often a warning to back off. If a cougar shows aggression, or begins to follow you, respond aggres sively. Keep eye contact, yell and make loud noises. If the cougar attacks, fight back, focusing on its facial and eye area. If you have bear spray, discharge it. Use rocks, sticks or personal belong ings as weapons. You are trying to convince the cougar that you are a threat, and not prey. If you are in a group, stay together to fend off the cougar attack. In the unlikely event you encounter cougar kittens (they are usually well-hidden by their mother), do not attempt to handle or approach them. Leave the area immediately. To learn more about staying safe around cougars, go to wildsafebc. com To report cougars in conflict, sightings in urban areas, or a cougar showing unusual or aggressive be haviour, call the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.

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Celista Hall Farmers’ Market Ends 11th Season with a Customer Appreciation Giveaway

By Larissa Lutjen

Diane (left) and Larissa with a few of the goodies that will be included in the bags to be given away at the last Celista Hall market of season on September 14 (Photo credit: Sacha Lutjen-LaBelle)

After 11 years organizing the Celis ta Hall Farmers’ Market, Diane Smith and Larissa Lutjen are retiring and have put together five door prize packag es to celebrate their last Celista Hall market as managers. On September 14, every customer at the market can enter to win one of five reusable shopping bags, each full of $100 worth of market products.Over the years the market society, which included former manager Patsy Alford and directors Toby Alford and Varya Lutjen, used the money brought in from table fees and raised by lemonade and bag sales variouscontributetotocauses and projects. In total the CHFM donatedsociety$8,000 to the Stephen Lewis Founda tion, which helps grandmothers in Africa raising grandchildren orphaned by ThroughAIDS.acombination of grounds rentals, Christmas market fundrais ers, and donations, the market has contributed a total of $9,200 to the North Shuswap Community Associa tion which maintains the Celista Hall. For 2 years in a row the CHFM sent $5 vouchers to every student at the school, and for one year $500 worth of market coupons were included in the North Shuswap Food Bank Christmas hampers. One year the CHFM society donated $700 to host an Art Fair at the school. And before the Celista Hall market was accepted into the provincial market nutrition coupon program, the market printed $500 worth of CHFM vouchers and distributed them to Chase food bank recipients from the North Shuswap.With more than 50 vendor spaces this year, the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market is the biggest farmers’ market in the Shuswap and both shoppers and vendors often report that it is their favourite market. Part of the success is due to the live music that has been part of the market from the beginning and has showcased the talents of many North Shuswap performers. The musi cians have always been paid and were not asked to play solely for donations. The location, with frontage road access and gorgeous lake views, is another contributing factor. However it is the thebuiltrelationshipsoveryears between the creatingessentialhavetomersandtheorganizers,vendorsthecus-thatbeentoa sense of com munity that is special to the Celista market.Hall Diane and Laris sa, who have been organizers from the beginning and managed the market for the last three years, will miss working with the ven dors and wanted to show their appreci ation to the North Shuswap locals who have supported the market for 11 years with the door prize giveaway. The draw will happen at 12:00 on the market’s last day, September 14, so shoppers need to put their name into the draw before noon, but don’t have to be pres ent to win, as long as they can return to pick up their prize before 2:00. Each bag will have a theme such as “Hygge/ Cozy,” “It is 5 O’clock Somewhere,” and “Mountain Mama”, named for the fantastic musical act that will be play ing on the last day. It should be a fun way to wrap up the season and a celebratory exit for Diane and Larissa as they make way for new management with new ideas to take the reins for the 2023 season.

in a timely manner to let you know if we can or cannot help you Winnerout.Winner Chicken Dinner.......or it could be Beef or it could be Pork. But definitely never Mystery Meat. Every Saturday at The Hub, the North Shuswap Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw starting at 3:00 pm gives away 10 packages of quality meat from Scotch Creek Market. A Loonie gets you a ticket for a chance on each of the ten draws. Can you imagine how good your odds are if you were to buy $10, $20 or even $50 worth of tickets. But remember, it only takes a Loonie to get in the game.HAPPENING

By Ted Danyluk

THIS WEEKEND. The North Shuswap Lions, Celista Es tate Winery and Arts Immen sus are again sponsoring an afternoon of classical music at the Celista Estate Win ery on Sunday September 4 at 2 pm. The Fine Wine String Quartet are playing a blend of musical selections from the baroque masters, Bach and Handel, through the brilliant Mozart to the popular 20th century dance music, and finally, classical rock, the Beatles. The per formance will last approx imately 65 minutes with a reception to follow. We would especially like to thank the musician sponsors for this event: Dar la Miller PREC, Lakeside Technical, Warner Rent als, Triton Docks, Scotch Creek Market, Century 21 Lakeside, Phar maChoice Scotch Creek, Ross Creek Country Store, Service KamloopsMasterand Red Truck Foods. Adult tickets are $25 which includes a glass of Celista Estates Wine and a chance to win a 4 pack of their wonderful wine. Youth tickets are $15 which includes a non-alco holic beverage. Remember to bring your own chair. We believe this will be a popular event for North Shuswap residents and guests on the long weekend. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. We encourage you to arrive no later than 1:30 so that you can get your glass of wine and be seated before the concertWithbegins.thecoming of fall means the start up of a new year for the North Shuswap Lions Club. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Committee Room at the North Shuswap Community Hall. First meeting of the year will be September 8. Here are a couple of reasons why you should join the best service club in the area…..

Does your not-for-profit organization need help with finances? Or, is your group short a few dollars to finish an important project? If you qualify to receive money that we raise from our weekly Meat Draw or funds from our BC Community Gaming Grant, the North Shuswap Lions Club might be able to help you out. Send us an email that includes the name of your organization, the purpose of your group, details about the your project or situation, the population group your project will benefit, and the dollar amount you require. Send the email to our Treasurer, Marlene Kergan at willgmail.commarlenekergan@Wegetbacktoyou

*you do volunteer work to support your community *you meet new people *you make a positive difference in your community I cannot emphasize enough that our group needs new members. If you have questions, are interested in attending a meeting, or need more information, please call Ellen Little at 250-955-0690 or Ron Buffel at 250-955-0585

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The North Shuswap Kicker September 202240 www.NSHealthCentre.ca (continued on page 41) NorthHealthShuswapCentre • Foot Care Nurse / Call: 250-574-9969 to book • Lab - Blood Collection, ECGsWed & Fri - 8am to 12noon • Public Health/Baby Wellness Clinics - last Tuesday of the month Call: 250-679-1393 to book 250-955-0660 for Appointments

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A L L I E D H E A L T H S E R V I C E S phone lines very To serve you please leave one detailed message at 250-955-0660. are typically returned within 24-48 hours. Thank You! – 3874 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek Seniors & Community Resource Centre Sept 10, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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It has been a wonderful opportunity for the health center to have a Summer Student join our team and for her to learn a bit more about Community Health Care. Paula started with us in July and was able to assist with patient flow on lab days, help with administrative tasks, and show her creative flare with some initial program development pieces for a future summer program. She was also able to reflect on her experiences at NSHC in this Kicker article… Thanks Paula!

Summer Wrap up at NSHC!

As the summer student at North Shuswap Health Center (NSHC), I don’t participate directly in the health care of patients, which requires formal training. But that is not to say the job that I do is insignificant. Even by greeting patients at the door, collecting samples, making phone calls, or stocking the shelves, I am contributing to the patient experience, as well as freeing up time for health care pro viders.The NSHC provides the rare opportunity to work with and help medical professionals. Not many students have that opportunity for a first job. The amount I have learned from being at NSHC is remarkable, especially when my ex pectation for a first job was that I would be flipping patties, or scooping ice cream. Handing in my resume at NSHC was a shot in the dark. It is admirable that they are working to teach students like myself how to contribute in a profes sional health care setting. On Wednesdays and Fridays, I help Life Labs when they collect samples at the clinic. I allow patients in and out of the building, guide them if they are unsure of where to

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Well, our summer at NSHC went by in a blink! And it was a busy summer with the additions of a Summer Student and a Community Health Worker to our Health Program. The positions were created thanks to funding received through a successful grant application to the BC Associ ation of Community Health Care Centre’s which allowed funds from the Ministry of Health to support patient pro grams at NSHC. This meant that we had a Summer Student position funded and that we now have a Community Health Worker who provides free, confidential counselling services at NSHC!OurCH Worker provides important support services such as mental health support & counselling and workshops like the CBT workshop on October 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help with negative thinking and learning to view challenging situations clearly so one can respond more effectively. CBT can be an excel lent tool to add to one’s toolbox to cope with depression, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, or to just manage stressful life situations better.

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Please call and ask for Shari to receive a 30% discount 2540-53rd Ave Vernon BC, V1T-9W8 www.budgetblinds.com/vernon go, and answer their questions when I am able. On other days, I work to fur ther the clinic’s community outreach by imagining/ preparing events and writing articles. During quiet pauses, I water plants, tidy waiting areas, and ensure that the medications utilized in the clinic are not passed expiry. I do everything I can to make the clinic as comfortable as pos sible for patients. The NSHC work space is perfect for learning. The overall atmosphere is very calm and friendly. I recognize how close the staff is to the pa tients, and the patients to the staff. Those relationships are vital in creating a level of trust and security. I want to thank everyone involved in making the NSHC a wonderful workspace. I am grateful to the indi vidual staff I see at work every day and I am indebted for everything they have taught me. I want to go into the medical field in the future, and NSHC has furthered my passion. I do not take the opportunity giv en to me lightly, and I am grateful for the new experiences I’ve had. I encourage other students to look into joining this amazing community! Upcoming Events and Dates for NSHC • Senior BBQ, free burgers! Sept. 10, 11:301:00 at the Senior and Community Resource Centre. Come celebrate our Fall start up! • Free Workshop, October 1 @ 6:00 pm –8:00 pm on “Cognitive Behavioral Strategies” To register: call 250-955-0660 or email, nshealthcentre.cagmail.comnorthshuswaphealthcentre@Viewourcalendarat:www. Jasmine, Lab MOA (left), and Paula, summer student (right) as they greet patients at the new lab door.

Anglemont Ladies’ Golf

First it was the spring rains, then the heat for July and August, but that didn’t stop us from golfing. Golf has serious competition and I don’t just refer to the game but to boating, swimming, visitors and grandchildren that also want our attention. Two young granddaughters of one of our members were seen frequently on the course this summer. It is great to see junior golfers as they are the future of the sport and hopefully one day, join ladies’ clubs. One of these junior golfers scored a hole-in-one last month. Our club captain was happy to present Ava Watters with a BC Hole-in-One pin and a prize for her accomplishment. Our members continued to play Putting Challenge on Tuesdays. Win ners were: Longest putt, Kim Henick and fewest putts, Doris Hunter on July 19. July 26 longest putt as well as fewest putts was won by Pam Watters. August 2 Long putt and fewest was Marie Newton. August 9 Longest putt, Ruth Wight and fewest was Pam W. August 16 Pam W. won fewest putts and Gail Wedgewood the longestJulyputt.26Pin Round winner was Pari Majcan with a very close second Pam Watters. August 9 Pin Round winner was KorenTheWasilka.Julychip in towel award was a tie between Bev Shea and Jeannie Longhurst who each had 2 chips. A draw for the chip in towel was won by Jeannie. Christmas in July was our July fun event with teams play ing a Christmas theme game. First place was tied by 2 teams: “Santa’s Helpers” Koren W., Marie N., Mary Stewart and Karen Freeman and “the Butterballs” Lori Miller, Trish Drad er and Doris H. 3rd place team was “Lucky Ladies” Bev S., Jan Wojciechowski, Kim H. and Ruth W. The closest to the snowman proximity was won by Mary S. There were also door prizes and a wine exchange. The turkey dinner prepared by Shantelle and Craig at the club house was de licious. A big thank you to Anglemont Golf course for their continued support to the ladies club. Other Thursday fun games were 3 Proximities on July 28 with Marie winning 2 KPs second shot and Jill Kubica with a super long drive. We played “How’s Your Aim?” on August 4 where you score a point if your drive is on the fairway. 1st was Lori Miller and 2nd tied by Marie N. and Mary S. August 11 we played a regular game and calculated High Reverse score. 1st place was tied by Jan W. and Wan da Lorencz. 3rd place was Lori Miller. August event was Theme Day and AGM on August 18. The theme was “flowers” and golfers, carts and tables were adorned with, you guessed it, flowers. Lunch at the club

Pari Majcan, Bev Shea, Jan Wojciechowski

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Captain Doris presenting the hole in one award pin to Ava Watters (photos contributed)

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The Men’s Match Play Tournament was completed on August 21. Congratu lations to Jim Taylor, who is the 2022 Match Play Champion. Gerry Shea is the 2022 Runner Up trophy recipient. Thanks to the guys who signed up and played in the tournament and thanks to Jim Taylor for his good job in organizing the tournament. Also, many thanks to Jim Taylor, with help from Bob Ew art, Ken Vaughn and Floyd Forsch, for their work in organizing Thursday nights and ensuring that the hole prizes and the low net/low gross prizes were distributed fairly.Also, thanks to our club president, Steve Gaskin, for keeping everyone informed about club business and the schedule of events. The Men’s Club Championship was on August 27 and 28. The wind-up supper and trophy presentations are scheduled for Friday, Sep tember 9. The last official men’s night will be Sep tember 8, although the few members who are around in September and October still come out on Thursday nights for some unofficial golf. Thanks again to our sponsors: Celista Winery, Paradise Pizza, Pharma Choice Drugstore and Ross Creek Country Store. The Stableford point scoring format (1 point for a bogey, 2 for a par, 4 for a birdie and 8 points for an eagle) was played on August 4th. The winner was Brent Watters with 16 points. Using handicaps (points plus handicap), the winner was Bob Ewart with 23 points.OnAugust 19, Craig and Shantelle hosted an Italian Nine and Dine night. The result of the evening was great food and lots of good conversation. The Senior Men still play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the course closes in the fall. Play starts at 8:30 AM in September and 10:00 AM in October. New golfers are always welcome.Please direct any inqui ries to Craig at the course, 250 955-2323 or Gerry Shea at 250 955-0365. house was excellent again. The golf game had 8 proximities including 3 long putts won by Bev S., Mary S. and Doris H. Long drive by Jill K., a rare short drive went to Koren, KP in one shot went to Wanda L. KP 2nd shot to Kim H. and closest to the flower proximity was won by Mary S. August 18 also saw the close of the silent auction of a metal garden golf character created by Al Miller in memory of our dear friend Lynn who golfed with the ladies club for many years. The proceeds have been donated to the ladies club.The Club Championship was August 30 with 18 holes off red tees, a friendly competition and a good experience for all who participate. Our wind-up of the season for the final awards and door prizes will be September 8 at the club house.For the remainder of the fall, ladies will still be gath ering to play at 10 am in September and later in October. has the summer gone?

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The Shuswap Country is a “travelogue of observations” that is “bursting with crisp, clear photographs snapped by the author”, Mark Forsythe remarked in his Foreword. The collections of circa 1930’s and 40’s photos were discovered by “happenchance”, said Jim Cooperman, Editor of the publication. After an unexpected series of events explained in his introduction, Cooperman searched “Shuswap” in the B.C. Regional Digitalized History database and the “photos that appeared belonged to two albums by Erskine Burnett…” Further investigation would ensue, and as Cooperman found more of Burnett’s photos and writing, a book project began to emerge.At19 years old, Ebenezer Erskine Burnett, the son of a Scottish Laird, immigrated to Canada in 1897 after attending agricultural school in Aberdeen, Scotland. Erskine’s eldest broth er John would be the beneficiary of their father ’s Kemnay House Estate property holdings, and the family was purported to be otherwise “cash poor.” Therefore, Burnett’s prospects to apply his education and till land he owned were, in all likelihood, even more remote than the shores of another continent: a common narrative that set many to sail. Burnett would go on to homestead in Coldstream, BC during the year 1908, and become well known from Oliver to Revelstoke, for peddling fruit out of his truck that he grew in his orchard. From the scant formal documentation of his life, evidence shows that Burnett married in 1921; a son and daughter became the fruits of this union, on a family tree that has continued to grow. Following Burnett’s Preface, the reader is greeted with

The author, Erskine Burnett Sheep herders on Queest Mountain - “Home on the range”.

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Book Review: The Shuswap Country by Erskine Burnett

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The layout and design of The Shuswap Country by Otto Pfannschmidt is superb – for both aesthetic and prac tical reasons. Each of twelve chapters is dedicated to one of Burnett’s journeys, titled by the place of departure and destination. Allowing the reader to choose their desired route to explore, or to turn it into a literary expedition. Either way, The Shuswap Country is “an intriguing text about an era that has not been well documented to date” states Cooperman. Adding that it will be “a benefit to everyone who lives here.” Burnett’s penchant for writ ing and photography, along with a love of the wilderness and travel has culminated, with a magnitude of efforts on behalf of many who contributed to the project, into a resource that promotes awareness about the history and geography of the greater Shuswap Region, from which to learn about and reflect upon.

The Shuswap Country is available at museums throughout the Shuswap, as well as various locations locally that include the Ross Creek Country Store, Scotch Creek Eco Treats, the Sorrento Light House Market, bookstores in Salmon Arm and online at https://shuswap passion.ca/.

The old Adams River Bridge Magna Bay Store (Photos from Shuswap Country shared by Jim Cooperman)

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Eagle Homes his hand drawn map of what he considered to be the Shuswap. Mere pencil lines on the map spring to life with each page turned and image revealed, as we follow Burnett’s course through such places as verdant forests to mine sites, over precarious wooden bridges, atop moun tain meadows, and down main streets of towns such as Chase or Falkland.

Topographical details absent on his map erupt from the paper’s flat surface with each passage he writes. Employing a keen eye, dry sense of humor, and economy of word, Burnett pens the contours of his surroundings as readily as the lives of people he encounters along the way. Adding finer details as seen fit, that may otherwise elude the lens of his camera. “I still read it and a smile comes to my face” said Cooperman, in reference to Burnett’s writing. When asked to highlight a section of the book, Cooperman’s immediate response was “Burnett’s camping trip in the Monashee Mountains with a famous pioneer.”

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The North Shuswap Historical Society is looking forward to starting up its regular meetings in Sep tember. During the summer the geo-caches have been a source of fun for the tour ists in the area. They enjoy the historical write ups in each alongcache.Lorettawith several membersotherheld a successful garage sale in August. The proceeds of $680 went to the N.S.H.S. Thank you to all the partic ipants.Thank you to Frank Ri ley and Lawrence Walker for checking out all the driving tour signs. Also a thank you to Lawrence Walker for donating more antique equipment to the Histor ical Society and to Frank Riley and Terry Zinck for transporting and moving the askedequipment.Ihavebeenwhenthe next Chronicle will be out. It depends on who does some write ups and research for the articles. I cannot produce the Chronicle without a num ber of people contributing to it. Please get your ideas on paper and send to me. A variety of stories is always interesting.

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At the moment there are several government organi zations and many private companies currently working on a fusion solution. Billions of dollars are being invest ed on several different designs and technologies which is encouraging but there are definite stumbling blocks to overcome before we get there. A fusion reactor requires an enormous amount of heat before it can start the fusion process. Once it starts it can become self sustaining but first you have to get it running. There has been some progress there but so far scientists have only managed to keep it running for about 5 minutes. Not much but it’s a start.

A bigger hurdle is the shortage of a key fusion ele ment called Tritium. Tritium is a rare radioactive form of Hydrogen and is not a natural element on Earth. It is natural in the upper atmosphere of the earth but that obviously makes it extremely difficult to mine. Ironically it is also a by-product of nuclear fission reactors (yes the dangerous ones) used today to generate some of the worlds electricity. Interestingly as well, if/when they get fusion reactors working, those devices will also produce Tritium in amounts to support themselves going forward, but the worry is that they will run out before they get there which could kill the entire project.

As the world struggles to reduce and ultimately eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels for our energy needs, one glaring question emerges. How in the heck do we doMakingthat?

the switch from oil and gas to something cleaner is no small feat. Sure we can electrify our trans portation but that doesn’t really solve the problem when we need to create even more electricity to power them. Currently more than half of the world’s electricity is generated from burning fossil fuels and soon we’ll need much, much more electricity. There are other ways to make electricity of course but the solution that many people and governments are staking our future on is fusion. Fusion involves smashing atoms together to create enormous amounts of energy in the form of heat. A similar process to how our sun works, fusion is much cleaner and safer than existing nuclear power plants that incorporate a nuclear fission (splitting atoms) process which is dangerous and produces a lot of radioactive waste. If we can get fusion to work, we could potentially solve both our climate issue and our energy issue at the same time. But can we make it work?

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By Jim Cooperman Mike Riley began his subdivision in earnest, with plans for three phases. The first phase, which began in 1973, focused on the highway and View Road, where his mother Beatrice had already sold a few lots on the lake side of the road. Due to the steep hillside on the northside, the building sites were located above the road and while the address for these lots was on View Rd. the actual access was a narrow unpaved alley off of Hopwood Road. Likely the first house built in the first phase is the home below the cliff on the north side of View Rd.

To market the lots, a small sales office was built on the highway across from the water intake. It quickly became obvious that the office was not attracting much attention from the highway traffic, so it became a storage building. Despite the low prices for the lots, between two and three thousand dollars, sales were slow, and many were pur chased as investments by Mike’s friends and associates.

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The major challenge for the third phase was develop ing a water supply, as the proposed lots were higher than the water tanks installed for the first two phases. Mike managed to obtain a water licence for a substantial supply

Photo Credit: Jim Cooperman

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Once the water pipes were laid, marketing began for the second phase along both Hopwood and Lee Creek Drive. Tom Campbell built one of the first homes in the second phase on the corner lot where Hopwood meets Lee Creek Drive for a teacher, Jean Lindsey, from Haldane Elementary. Crichton Campbell, Tom’s son, purchased his first lot in 1978, and by that time the lot price had increased to $8,000.

The third phase presented many challenges, begin ning with building the road up the steep hillside to the switchback, where Mike had set up a gravel crusher to provide road mulch. When the first attempt was rejected by the Ministry of Highways and Transportation for being too steep, Mike had to bring in a compressor for blasting the rock. After a second attempt was rejected, it took more blasting and bulldozing until the Ministry was satisfied with the grade.

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Protect your Home from Wildfires RISKS hIDDEN PLAIN SIGHTin are Mike Riley Original plans for Lee Creek Heights from Freeman Brook and he obtained a lease from the govern ment for one acre of land below the bluff for a reservoir. In an effort to find a way to access the water he used his bulldozer in an attempt to cut a road from above the bluffs down to where he had cleared the area to store the water. Predictably, his effort to defy the geography failed, as the ground was too steep. He then cut a ditch from Freeman Brook to his reservoir site, however that attempt failed too because it is a seasonal creek, and the reservoir did not retain the water. One of the selling features of the Anglemont subdivi sion in the 1970s was its air strip and Mike likely thought having one at Lee Creek would benefit sales. The Crown land below the bluff is quite flat and Mike applied for a lease to build an air strip on it. The government rejected his application for good reasons, one of them being if a plane overshot the runway, it could have ended up in the Lee Creek Canyon. To this day, we refer to this area as “the end of the 1970s, a great deal of money had been spent paving the roads and installing water pipes for phase three of Lee Creek Heights, with nothing to show for it because the pipes were still dry. Mike needed an out, thus the uncompleted third phase of the subdivision, totalling approximately 50 acres, was sold to its two major inves tors, Bernie Gagne and Irwin Eisler. They decided that the only way to provide water was to build a concrete reservoir and pump up from the lake. A hole was dug on the leased acre and forms were built, but by this time it was the early 1980s and the economy was in tatters with interest rates at recordWithlevels.costs rising and no income, the third phase of the subdivision became bankrupt and was eventually purchased from the bank by a group of friends from the upper Lee Creek community. Today, there are homes on most of the original 70 lots in phases one and two, while just 18 families and individuals live on the proposed 40 lots in phase three.

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Putting Seniors – Barn & ExpansionInfirmaryatTheDonkeyRefuge

Founder Shirley Mainprize tells us “the aver age age of the Donkeys here at the Refuge is now 29.” Just like people, as donkeys age they agedmustconditionschronicdevelophealththatbeman-andtreated to keep them healthy and happy. Mainprize credits two years with no visitors during Covid with the chance onconcentratetodeveloping more infra structure on the farm for herd health care; in 2020/21 the Refuge was able to fundraise and build a new dedicated infirmary.“The Infirmary has been critical for daily health mon itoring, intake quarantine and surgery. For example, before this was built, if a donkey needed surgery, we would have to load the donkey into a trailer, drive to Kamloops to the Vet and spend 3 to 5 days there in the clinic for surgery and recov ery, and then return home. The journey puts an incredible amount of stress on an already sick animal. Now we just call the vet out.” Mammoth Donkey Soc rates has been at the Refuge for more than 10 years. He is now over 30 and recently was diagnosed with Cush ing’s Disease, which can cause weight loss and hoof damage. He also has a heart murmur. In the Infirmary, Socrates has daily health checks on his heart rate and temperature, special mash to maintain his weight, and medications administered. Every day the herd health staff must pull him out of his herd to provide this returncare,specializedandthenhimto the herd. The whole process sometimes takes up to 2 hours, Mainprize year“Thisnotes.weare launching the Senior Barn & Infirmary Expansion Project. It is the next necessary step to maintaining a high level of care for the donkeys who need it the most – Seniors. We are going to expand our senior housing by 2000 square feet, adding large stalls to help us continuously monitor our most vulnerable donkeys better, and expand the infir mary interior to accommodate more donkeys. Right now we only have one stall.” And how is the expan sion fundraising going? Mainprize lets us know. – “We are grateful to have received a partial grant Socrates, a Senior Mammoth Donkey, has Cushing’s Disease & a heart murmur. He requires daily monitoring, medication & special feed. (Photo CreditShirley Mainprize)

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Donkey Refuge continued from the Margaret Haney Fund for Animal Welfare, held at the Vancouver Foundation and awarded by the Shuswap Community Foundation. And the rest? Right now we are working on raising it.” The Refuge is taking donations and selling t-shirts to help fund the project - find out more online at turtleval leydonkeyrefuge.com, or you can connect with Shirley at 250-679-2778.

Shuswap District Arts Council Salmon Arm Art Gal lery is pleased to present Sqlélten, an exhibition ex ploring the role of salmon in Indigenous culture, story and food tems.sysIn this peak year of the Adams River Sock eye ArtRun,SalmontheGallery wishes to focus on the land-based edgeknowlof Secwepemcthe people and is grateful for the generous participation of Co-Curator Tania Willard to bring together a diverse selection of contemporary and traditional works by Indige nous artists. The exhibition is open now and continues to October 8, 2022. As both Co-Curator and exhibiting artist, Tania Willard brings an extensive knowledge to this topic. Wil lard leads an Indigenous Arts Intensive at UBC-O each year and has brought the work of Csetkwe Fortier into this visual dialogue. Also featuring works by Aaron Leon, Isha Jules, Hop You Haskett, Kenthen Thom as, Gerry Thomas, Louis studentsandThomas,the of Chief hibitionthisSchool,Atahmexaweaves15,000 year history with porarycontemart-mak ing and story-telling.ACoffee Break and Artist Talk is on Thursday, September 15 at 2pm, with words from the Co-Curator and exhibiting artists along with locally roasted organ ic coffee and fresh baked cookies. This exhibition is sponsored by Team Lin da Rohlfs of Re/Max. Art Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm, and admissionion. “3 in a Roe” by Csetkwe Fortier, 2022 at Sqlélten Exhibition

Sqlélten Exhibition at Salmon Arm Art Gallery

The North Shuswap Kicker September 202252 (continued on page 53) Proud Supporter of the Community 825 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC Chase 250-679-8611PharmacyMontoSat9am-6pmSun&HolidaysClosed Chase 250-679-3553Grocery7daysaweek8am-8pm  Cosmetics & Skincare  Pharmacy  Fresh Meat & Produce  Dairy Goods Scotch Closed250-955-0601CreekMontoSat9am-5:30pmSundays We h a v e a w i d e v a r i e t y o f e s s e n t i a l s f o r a l l y o u r L a b o u r D a y a c t i v i t i e s

The 2022 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars will be bringing all the excitement back to the dance floor at the Salmon Arm Community Centre on Friday, November 18. There are a few new twists for this year’s event includ ing a change in our dance categories. The popularperenniallyCouples Category will bring rookie contestants in to learn a total ly new dance while they raise money for the Shuswap Hos pice Society. For the 2022 season, we have also brought back some familiar faces to strap their dancing shoes back on for another turn on the dance floor. Our AllStars will go andhead-to-headtoe-to-toe in a quest for the first All-Star championship trophy! In the Cou ples category: • Shawn and DesautelsShelley – Shawn is the owner of Boxing,Whizbang Arm’Salmons newest boxing gym and Shelley is an Okanagan College GIS instruc tor and owns her own business, Mighty Owl Mapping.

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• Morgan and Tyler Steven son – Morgan cares for animals as a Veterinarian at the Shuswap Vet whileClinic,Tyler is a withfirefightertheCity of Salmon Arm.

• Brian Elidoros and Megan Friesen – Brian is the owner of Hill side Construction and Megan is the operator of an Air B&B.

• Terry & Kim Kush niruk – Terry is a downtownandfacefriendlyatLordcoKimworksat Redd’s Threads Clothing. In the AllStars Catego ry: • Phil thehiswell-knownevent,fromComingtryre-PaulMcIn–backthe2018PhilisforworkwithShuswap

Marcia and Jim Beckner Missy Mackintosh and Jens Goerner

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Trail Alliance and will be dancing with City Dance co-owner Heath er Stranks. • Josh and Joanne Bickle – The winners of the theirCategoryCoupleswithsexyBach

Shawn and Shelley Desautels

• Tracy Hughes and Orlando Robert son – Pro-Am category winners in 2016, Tracy does com munications work for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and her dance partner Or lando runs a beekeeping and honey business in Grindrod.

• Jim and Marcia Beckner – After winning the Couples Category in 2016, this couple has not slowed down in their retirement, con tinuing with cycling, skiing and paddling, volunteering with the Good Food Box program and Larch Hills Ski Club, as well as singing and acting. More detailed biographies and information about the 2022 Dancing with the Shuswap Stars event is available at the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars website. And the fund raising effort for Danc ing with the Shuswap Stars starts now! The public can make online donations to support your favour ite couple by purchasing star votes for $5. Each $5 contribution counts as one vote towards a couple’s vote total. Advance voting will be combined with voting on the night of the gala to determine the winning dance couple. So, get your votes in now at www. shuswapstars.ca

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• Missy MacKintosh – Makeup artist and entrepreneur, Missy continues to expand her MisMacK clean makeup line and her retail op erations. After dancing with City Dance co-own er Jens Goerner in 2018, they will return to this year ’s line-up.

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It’s been a glorious summer in the Shuswap - beautiful warm days and clear skies. We hope you all enjoyed your time here whether you are full time residents, seasonal residents, or vacationers. We would like to apologize to the Event Organiz ers, Bonnie Kilroe, and attendees for the glitch in our air conditioning programming that left them very warm and uncomfortable during the “Diva” performance at the end of July. Hopefully the problem is solved. Our summer raffle was a huge success. We made $11,000 for our centre, and we could not have done it without the gracious support of our community members, the vacationers who were accosted by our ticket sellers as they made their way around our north shore, and all of the members and neighbours who helped to sell the tickets. Thanks also to Scotch Creek Market who put up with our many blitzes, Ross Creek Store, Sunnyside, and the Marina who kept tickets on hand to sell as they could.

By Denise Meier

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• 1st prize – Electric folding bike – Melinda Hurst • 2nd prize – 2 Inflatable Paddle Boards – Blaine Pierrot • 3rd prize – Portable BBQ – Joachim Steinbrecken Our September Breakfast is sponsored by the An glemont Marina. It will be held Saturday, September 10 from 9-11 am. We hope to see you there. There are no other special events planned at this time for September. Check the calendar on our website to find the days and times of our regular clubs get-togethers as we get into the fall. If you have not been a member of the Lakeview Centre previously, we offer prorated memberships at this time of year. If you are new to the area, we encourage you to check our website to see what we have to offer that may interest you. Now that summer is drawing to a close, thoughts turn to what we can do indoors as groups to socialize. Memberships are one of the few ways we have of bringing in funds to keep the building up and run ning. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcom munitycentre@gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do something that we used to do, please let us know. Thanks to our members, supporters and most importantly, our volunteers.

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A huge thank you to all the volunteers with BINGO, you help us keep it going for the community. Nice to see the weddings and activities returned to the hall in full force. A big thank you to Gord Fisher and David Noakes for their volunteer work at keeping the water system working. You guys are rockstars. Ron Shrader, who has been a volunteer call out for the alarm system has stepped down - thank you, Ron for your many years of service. It was greatly appreciated. Happy September!

Loretta Greenough presents Brad Sterling with his bingo winnings cheque of $1,000

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North Shuswap Community Hall 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6 Hall Bookings: Debbieemail: deb.mack65@gmail.com or call info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca403-625-0191.www.northshuswapcommunityhall.caMembershipfees:$20/family,$10/individual

By Karla Bragg Yay, September! Kids are back to school and the hus tle and bustle of the summer is starting to wind down.

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Brad Sterling was the lucky winner of the $1000.00 BINGO Jackpot. Make sure you pop in for a game at the North Shuswap Community Hall – every Monday (excluding holidays) for your chance to win some cash!

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At the time that the Kicker was going to press, details regarding confirmed staffing updates were not available, so we will introduce new staff next Manymonth!staffmembers have been in and out of North Shuswap Elementary in the last week before Labour Day, setting up classes and reviewing stu dent placement. As always, whether staff or student, the first week or so of the new year is dedicated to reviewing expectations, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. It is always exciting to see who is back for another great year at our school, who the new faces are, and who has relocated over the summer! Updates to the school website are made in as timely a fashion as possible. This is a great place to check for information regarding school related events and sched ules. The District website is also a great source of infor mation and includes articles and links to articles, that of fer ideas to parents of ways to support and enhance children’s learning. Here’s hoping everyone has a terrific start to the year! As a driver, remember to slow down in the school zone, to watch for pedestrians travelling to and from bus stops, and, most important, RED MEANS STOP! when you see those flashing lights on the school bus. 834 - 679- 3180

for more information and details SEPTEMBER SERVICES Sept 4 Alfred Maier Holly Eucharist Sept 11 Allen Hein Word, Song, Prayer & Fellowship Sept 18 - Bill Pantzer Morning Prayer Sept 25 - Archbishop McNaughtonLynn Holly Eucharist PRAYER We pray a back to school prayer for pupils, teachers and parents as they set goals for the start of a new school year. We pray that the goals will be achieved. In JesusAmenName. HRIFT HOP O WEDNESDAYS AT 10 AM Donations gratefully accepted (continued on page 59) Email:

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This month’s item is a watchmak er’s stamp. Congratulations to the $25 draw prize winner Bent Onhavin. Civilizations have been keeping track of the passage of time for over 7000 years. The first means of marking the day were sundi als. Craftsman began creating alternative timepieces and water, sand and oil became popular ways to track time. The pendulum clock, pomander watch and pocket-sized clock were all forerunners of today’s timepiec es. Sailors were the originators of the term “watch”, as their devices kept track of the time they spent on duty, their watchMosttime.of us own at least one wristwatch (although these are becoming less neces sary because so many use their cell phone to keep track of the day). The first wristwatches became popular after WWI. Soldiers who had used the timepieces during wartime, con tinued to wear them as civilians. Others noted their convenience and manufacturers jumped on board to meet de mand.Hallmarking, a legally mandated mark required in England since some time in the 1300’s, was a way to establish quality. It identified the fineness of the gold, silver or platinum used in manu facturing. In the late 1470’s, members of the Goldsmith’s Hall began trav elling to watchmakers to examine their time pieces. Prior to this, the watches were taken to the hall. After assess ment, the watches were stamped with a Leopard symbol, the mark of the hall or “Hallmark”. For those who can decipher a hallmark, they find infor mation on where, when and who for the watch, as over time, other marks were combined with the stamp, denoting the town of origin and even the name of the craftsman. I found the informa tion regarding the stamps on watches to be quite involved and very interest ing. Dates, requirements and specifications varied greatly between countries. Some, such as the US, did not require hallmarking to show quality and content until 1961, when they instituted regulations to coverThejewelry.mark we have provided for your perusal, it not a hallmark, but a manufacturer’s trademark. This particular one is from the Elgin Watch Company, established in 1864. It, like many long-established watch makers in such countries as Switzerland, Germa ny, England and France, continues to create time pieces to keep us on schedule. Keep ing time however, is seldom their most

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By Helen Dalin Well fall is soon approach ing and we have to say it has been a good summer without smoke and too many fires! Our range has been open all summer and it has been very busy with locals and out of towners. Many members of the club are bringing guests up to shoot or participate in archery.

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Our Pistol Club and Trap and Skeet clubs have been running monthly all summer. Many new shooters have come out to try these two activities and have really enjoyed them selves. The next Practice shoots are Sunday, September 11 at 10 am for Trap and Skeet and Saturday, September 18 at 10 am for Pistol Club. For both these activities, the club has shotguns and pistols available to use if you are a beginner. Ammunition is available to buy. Targets are also available for Pistol Club if you don’t have your own. If you do not have a PAL you will be taught all safety requirements and protocols and supervised during the event.

CDFGC will be back this fall with their annual online BIG FALL 50/50 fundraiser. Our club has a myriad of maintenance costs to upkeep our buildings and grounds and infrastruc ture. We are hoping the community will again support us in this fundraising endeavor. Keep your eyes and ears open for news on this upcoming event.

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Historical continued important function. Watches today, are first and foremost, fashion state ments and symbols of prestige. Thanks to the Chase and District Museum and Archives for providing this item.Here is next month’s item. Make your guess and submit it for your chance to win our next $25 prize! (continued from page 58)

The CDFGC monthly meetings will be back in September. The first meeting will be on the 3rd Monday of the month September 19, at 7 pm at Creekside Hall on Shuswap Ave. We are hoping to see lots of members attending to help them keep informed about the new regulations the Trudeau government intends to pass regarding firearms.

• plan and set a specific bedtime schedule and routine; research tells us this is a huge benefit for your child. • control evening activities — especially you must get off of screens; do not permit your child to have their phone or other device in their room at this time. Some parents literally create a quiet evening with a warm bath, some quiet time maybe including reading (not screens) and some sing softly At this point you may be thinking, “I myself need this spa-like evening!” Let’s all enjoy a beautiful September and get back to basics for our kids.More information ate-for-sleep.https://tinyurl.com/desperat

By Linda Rightmire Whoosh! Was that a great summer or what! With our newfound free dom — less Covid, fire threat reduced — everyone has maxed out this year on good times with family and friends.Don’t forget the major outside projects on the house and garden? Still, it’s a shock to find the lazy days of summer are no more. Start right away ad justing your schedule — you know your children benefit from mealtime routines and chores. It is especially cru cial that you work right now toward earlier bedtimes. Here is the latest re search on children’s sleep needs from the University of Maryland. Their team found that children who get less than nine hours of sleep suf fered serious consequences. Children sleeping less than nine hours: • showed cognitive diffi culties • experience mental health problems including anxiety • have less grey matter in certain brain regions as time goes by These differencessignificantareinthe areas responsible for memory, intelligence and wellbeing. Children who had insuffi cient sleep had more mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. As to schoolwork, you know your self how hard it is to perform complex tasks when you’ve slept badly. This news gets worse. These problems don’t ease up, not at all: “These dif ferences persisted after two years, a concerning finding that suggests long-term harm for those who do not get enough sleep.” The researchers sum it up: “Sleep can often be overlooked during busy childhood days filled with homework and extracurric ular activities. Now we see how detrimental that can be to a child’s Everyonedevelopment.”wantstopro tect their child emotionally and to enable them to work well at school. You know you need to improve your child’s sleep, but how can it be done?

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The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.

Linda Rightmire teaches learners of all ages at her home at Lee Creek and on Zoom. Linda is a longtime career teacher, learning assistance teacher and reading specialist. Tutoring spaces limited. Initial free phone consultation; assessments available and individual plans vary.

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Fine Wine String Quartet - Clas sical to classic rock at Celista Estate Winery Sept. 4, beginning at 2 pm. Tickets at the winery, local stores and from Lions Club members.

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Salmon Arm Fair and ParadeSept 9 - 11. Parade Saturday at 10:15 am. West Coast Amusements Midway. Authentic Medieval Jousting. Super Dogs. West Coast Thunder. Waterin Hole Heritage Lane. Kids Zone. Trade Show. Exhibitors. Vintage Car Show. Exclusive BC Alpaca Show. Livestock Shows and Farm Animals. Main Stage Entertainment. FMI monarmfair.com/welcome-to-the-fairhttps://www.sal

Shuswap Coffee and CarsCruise to the Hub in Scotch Creek every 3rd Sunday of the month. For more info or to become a member of Cruising the Okanagan email : cruis ingtheokanagan@gmail.com. Bingo at NS Community Hallevery Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. See ad on page 38. Hiking group for women –Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www. shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https:// theladyalliance.com AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellow ship, 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek. Doctor s/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcen tre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 40. Wednesday Walkabouts – at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. 10 am to 1pm, until September. 28. Interpre tive Guides lead you on a 45-60 minute walk. Bring water, a hat, and wear good walking shoes. Free, donations to support Salmon society outreach programs gratefully accepted. Visit the Interpretive cabin.

Sunday - Scotch Creek Farmers’ Market 9:30 - 1 pm beside the Hub until Sept. 4. Sunday - Adams Lake Community Market - 9am to 3pm. 6349 Chief Jules Drive, Chase Wednesday - Celista Farmers Market at North Shuswap Community Hall, last one Sept. 14. 9am to 1pm. Thursday - Market by the Bay at Centennial Field in Blind Bay, 5:30 to 9pm until Sept. 1 Friday - Chase Home Hardware Field, to Oct. 7, 10 am to 2 pm. Saturday - Sorrento Village Farm ers’ Market - until Oct. 8. Organic Vegetables, Local Art, Live Music & More. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH, 8am - noon. Saturday - Seymour Arm Market 10 am till noon, Seymour Arm Hotel.

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T & L Reflections – A Little Muse um open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am – 4 pm. Admission by donation. Call first 250-955-6431. Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge –Visit the donkeys this fall! Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 to 3:00pm. As of September 11 - Open Sundays only 11m to 3pm. FMI donkeyrefuge@ gmail.com or call 250 679-2778. See ad on page 35.

Saturday - Scotch Creek Night Market, every Saturday until Sept. 30, from 6 - 9pm. Local grown, crafts, homemade goods, music. Behind Ecotreats. See ad on page 24.

Raise Our LIttle Hall - Eagle BayRaffle Fundraiser. Deadline for tickets is Sunday Oct 9. Draw date Monday Oct 10 at 2pm. FMI https:// ebca.rafflenexus.com/a/ws or email Eaglebaybc@gmail.com South Shuswap Library - Great se lection of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and magazines , two computer stations, free Wifi. Come in and ask to use the Lego. Preschool programming will resume in October. Call the branch for more details. Page Turners Book Club re sumes Sept. 1 at 10am, first Thursday of the month. Registration required. Call 250-675-4818. Fireside Knitters - 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 10am. Drop-in. 250.675.4818 What would you like to see in your library? Email us at sostaff@orl.bc.ca with your suggestions. Sorrento Centre Events FMI and to register go to sorrentocentre.ca/events/calendarhttps://www.

See ad on page 40. Live Music at the Hub - Sept. 3 Fortunate Sons, Sept. 4 Davie Jones & Company, Open Mic on Sundays at 2pm. FMI shuswaphub.com or 250955-2002. See ad on page 14.

Sqlélten at Salmon Arm Ar t Gallery - exhibition exploring the role of salmon in Indigenous culture, story and food systems. Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm. Coffee Break and Artist Talk on Thursday, Septem ber 15 at 2pm. The BC Bike Race – day three South Canoe, Larch Hills on Sept. 18. FMI on event at https://bcbikerace. com Book Release and signing - Sept 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Anvil Coffee Collec tive 310 Ross St NE. Meet author and Indigenous educator Launa Purcell of Heartbeat of the Earth; A Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings. ONLINE / WEBINARS etc. CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:30 am. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch a 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/ firesmart 1-888-248-2773. See ad on page 49.

Certified NS First Responder - Red Cross training sessions twice monthly. Join the team and provide valuable service to the community. For more information: Don 250-5727735/Kath 250-318-0317. Anglemont Estates Golf – Ladies Tee time is 10 am, Tues and Thurs. FMI Doris at 250-955-0141 or the club house at 250-955-2323. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun starts at 5 pm, followed by supper. Senior Men on Tues and Wed 8:30 am in Sept. and 10am in Oct. Customer Apprecia tion Night - Sept. 16, Lee Creek Classic - Sept. 24, Fall Classic - Sept. 30 For more information and to sign up for the Classic events, 250-955-2323. See ad on page 42.page 42.

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Alternate Approval Process NS Health Centre Funding - Deadline 4 pm Sept. 6. Forms available at csrd. bc.ca See ad on page 15. Back to School - Students back on Wed. Sept. 7 for a full day. School zone in effect and school buses on the road. North Shuswap Lions Club meetings resume - Sept 8, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 2 pm in the Committee Room at the North Shuswap Community Hall. If you have questions, are interested in attending a meeting, or need more information, please call Ellen Little at 250-955-0690 or Ron Buffel at 250955-0585

National Truth and Reconcilia tion Day - Sept. 30, Indigenous cultural events at Tsútswecw Provincial Park, and ceremonies to welcome the salmon home. Salute to the Sockeye - Opening ceremony Oct. 1, 1:00pm at Tsúts wecw Provincial Park. Open 8:30am4:30pm until Oct. 23. See the sockeye, vendors, displays, food and cultural programming. FMI or to volunteer, go to www.salmonsociety.com See ad on page 10.

Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - Sat urdays 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek. Monthly Breakfast – September 10, 9 to 11am at Lakeview Centre, sponsored by Anglemont Marina. If you would like to sponsor a monthly breakfast, email centre@gmail.comlakeviewcommunity

Thrift Store - St. David’s by the Lake in Celista. Open Wednesdays 10am - 3pm. CHASE Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, Sept. 11 - 8am to 10am. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice. Chase Library Book Club - Thu 5:30-6:30pm Sept 29, Oct 27 and Nov 24. Books from a variety of genres, including non-fiction will be discussed. A copy of the book will be provided and can be picked up from the library one month in advance of each meeting. Refreshments provided. Registration required. For adults. 250.679.3331 Conversations in French - Chase Library Thu 5:00-6:30pm Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17 and Dec 1. A casual time to try out, practice and learn French at the Chase Library. Drop-in. For adults. 250.679.3331 Nerf Blasters - Oct 26, 6-7 pm at Chase Library. An especially spooky Nerf Blasters event just for tweens! Complete challenges and battle through the stacks after the library has closed. We supply the safety glasses, darts, Nerf Blasters, and snacks. You bring the skills! Costumes are encouraged as long as they don’t restrict movement. Children will not be permitted to play without a signed waiver completed by a parent/guard ian before the event. Waivers can be picked up from the Chase Library. Ages 9-12 Registration required. Chase Library 250.679.3331 SOUTH SHUSWAP White Lake Triathlon - Sept. 11 at 3860 Parri Rd. White Lake. Swim, bike run. Team/individual events. Participants arrive at 8 am, First event at 9:30am. FMI email aronzuidhof@ gmail.com. or to register, go to www. whitelaketriathalon.com

NS Seniors & Community Resource Centre - Senior BBQ, free burgers! Sept. 10, 11:30- 1:00 pm Come celebrate our Fall start up! Free Cognitive Behavioral Strategies Workshop, October 1 from 6 – 8 pm, a tool to help cope with stressful life situations. To register: call 250-955-0660 or email huswaphealthcentre@gmail.comnorths

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Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy - Sunday, Sept. 4, Celista Fire Department will be at Sunnyside store on Squilax-Anglemont Road from 11 am-2pm. Great cause supported by many fire departments across Canada.

65The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 PaymentCategory:Info - Please Circle Cash Cheque E-transfer Name: $8.up to 25 words; .25₵ each add’l word. Display ad, First inch is $14 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek Market, Sunnyside Supermarket in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-515-2830 OCTOBER Deadline September 18 Delivery September 30 *mustbepaidinadvance* PLEASE PRINT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 38 39 40 41 42 Phone: Total # OF WORDS: ___________ Basic Charge: 25 Words = $ 8.00 Add’l words: ____ x .25 = Box your ad:(check) $ 2.00 Cost per month: $__________ Address: Month(s): ____________ to ____________ month _________ Total monthsClassified AdsClip & Save Is it just me, or do you also think that once our so-called elected representatives get elected, they seem to think that they are running their own little dictatorships? Is it just me, or do you also think that whenever our elected officials want to add a new tax, they should first have to consult and explain the reasoning behindTheyit? are going to raise our property taxes to support the Health clinic in Scotch Creek. We have only until Sept 6 to force a referendum on this. (See last month’s Kicker). I am against it for the following reasons: We weren’t consulted. Sure they had some meetings scheduled but they used covid as an excuse to not follow through withMostthem.of us cannot utilize this clinic. If the clinic was open to walk-ins, that would be a whole new ball game. What will they use the money for? We haven’t been given enough, if any, info on this. If enough people sign a protest petition (it can be found on-line on the CSRD website), we can force a refer endum where we can hold our elected official to account.

I am not saying supporting the clinic is not a good idea. I don’t like the way they have gone about it. And I don’t like that we have no idea what the money will be spent on. Once they start this tax, will it ever end? What is to stop them from increasing it once it is in?

I believe in democracy and what has gone on in this case is certainly not democratic! Let’s force a referendum and put democracy back on track!

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We also learned that our director had unilaterally shut down the developer’s initial proposal for a campground in that area. Most of those present would have preferred that as the proposal. Who gave our director the power to shoot it down without consulting his serfs? I mean rate payers?

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I have just come from a public meet ing where a land owner was presenting a development proposal for his properties around the Hub. He wants to change most of it from commercial to residen tial. We learned that, even though the CSRD had required the current tenant to have a specific amount of parking, that parking was not included within the pro posal. Is the CSRD asleep? Part of the parking was going to be used as a septic field. I wonder if we can trust anything the CSRD does any more.

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The North Shuswap Kicker September 202266 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 250-9550884. www.makingwaves marine.ca WE WILL HELP KEEP YOU bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.comA-FLOAT 250 955 2500 250 318 2890 Repairs & Maintenance of Docks NEW WOOD DOCKS OR USED DOCKS Serving the Shuswap & Surrounding sorrentoplumbing@outlook.comArea 2 5 0 6 7 9 0 0 0 1 2 4 H O U R S E R V I C E Brush with Greatness Painting 250-320-6820 /LesseyKyle SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES lindarightmire@gmail.com250-679-7645 Reading Tutoring Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions math social studies limited spaces Zoom available Linda Rightmire Literacy Specialist K 12Teacher, LART& University instructor $8 up to 25 words; .25¢ each add’l word. $2 for box-around. Single Column Display Ads - First inch is $14 then $2.25 per 1/4” after (plus tax). E-mail classifieds@kicker.ca CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. TAPE IN HAIR EXTENSIONS NOW AVAILABLE At the Centre in Scotch Creek By Appointment Only 250-320-4050 Cuts ● Colors ● Manicures Pedicures ● Facials ● Waxing Lash & Brow Tints ● Nails 20604-842-4375ScotchCreekyearsexperience Drywall (New & Repairs) Paint Ceiling Repair StainWorkmanshipremoval Dave JJones Painting Service REAL ESTATEMagnaAPPRAISALSBay www.trappraisals.ca 250-372-2599250-682-5995 • 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 ACI, CRP) Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista • Foundations • Framing • Finishing • Renovations • Siding • Flooring • Decks • Additions linda.lkendall@gmail.comCell250-955-2500250-819-2500 MANURETOPSOIL(rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT250-955-6435EXCAVATINGCLEARING SatelliteSalesInstallationsservice • Hook Up and Install • Theatre Surround • Sound Systems • Computer Repair & Other Electronics RON STUBLING 250-571-4466 ronner70@hotmail.com L e e C r e e k t o A ngg l e m o n t 2 5 0  2 5 3  5 2 5 9 The Beauty Spot Mobile Hairdressing PaulaWoods • Ladies & Mens Cuts  Colours / Streaks / Perms NEED HELP? Small project assistant. Help for around the house - windows, doors, carpentry, re-models, woodworking, damaged drywall, exterior house painting, garbage removal and storage cleanup. Can help with any projects you have. Call 250-706-2460 Sorrento to St. Ives 30 years 250-463-3400experience Residential Cleaning Karen Mack 604.617.3420DAVE North Shuswap Yoga YOGA @ NS COMMUIT HALL HATA $10 Mondays Wednesdays9:30am6:00pm YI $10 Wednesdays 7:30pm YI & SOUD $20 September 16th 7-8pm A L L C L A S S E S 6 0 M I N U T E S Mat Rentals Available DoorsEnternoPleasearriveearly,lateentrytoclassthrunorthverandaopen15minbeforeclass  Painter  Hedges  Lawn Care  Digging DEBRIS fire-starter CLEAN-UP Rob 778-587-6560

67The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022 SERVICES Terry 1- 403-978-3508 Serving the North Shuswap Over 30 years Experience FOR SALE Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard HELP WANTED North Shuswap Junk Removal Bryan Wagar 250-517-8172 Or call our local ambulance supervisor at 250.371.7445 BC ISAMBULANCEHIRING Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders positions available in Chase, BC www.bcehs.ca/careers HELP WANTEDBC CERTIFIED TEACHER 12 years experience K 7 Avlbl fo tutog  ou hom (flbl) Rdg, Wtg Lt & Mth S MTvh, B A , B Ed 778 209 3734 $25 per HOUR PLU$ TIP$ Come and Join our C L E A N T E A M ! START IMMEDIATELY Earnupto $200 in ONE day! LAKEFRONT RRESORT in N SHUSWAP • SATURDAYS ONLY • Tr aining pr ovided WE MAKE CLEANING FUN! Call Patti 250 955 2525 Wanted - place to park 26ft. RV Trailer. For month of September 2022. Mature couple will need to stay in it on occasion a few days at a time. Unit is totally self contained. Prefer Scotch Creek to Anglemont area. Also looking for May 2023 to September 2023. Call Tim at 403-681-4016 WANTED $18. HR HOUSEKEEPER WANTED C Caravans West Resort Scotch Creek BC Part-time Position • Experience Preferred • Need to be physically fit to perform cleaning tasks, able to lift up to 20 lbs. • Work with supervisionminimal • Must be eligible to work in Canada & have satisfactory Criminal Record Please Email Resume manager@caravanswest.ca or mail Resume to 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Scotch Creek BC V0E 1M5 1999 23ft Fifth Wheel Tahoe Trailer. Everything in good working condition. Sleeps 6 and is equipped with fridge, stove, oven, toilet, shower/tub, 2 sinks and 5th wheel hitch. $7,000 OBO Call Ken 403 804-5248 Popular Roost Resort Mg B Shuw Lk Skg Ctk fo IMMEDIATE FULL TIME YEAR ROUND Poto NON-PAID POSITION Busy Summer Resort Cot 18 St Ut 415 ft of Wtfot Basic Property Maintenance • Smll Wt Stm (SMS) O  t  o  • S  u  t  S  v  • Wkl lw  d tm Winter Duties Include • G  l S  u  t  Su  v  ll  of P  o  t  • S  ow  mov  l of m  Ro  dw  Skills Required • Good Commuto • Sk  ll  , Ph  l L  bou  ; L  ft  g u  to 50 lb  • Mu  t b  t  u  two  th  ,  bl   d  bl  to wo  k  lo  . • Vld Cl 5 Dv l • Abl  to o  t   m  ll t  to  • SWS Oto Ctt Mdto - (Pogm ot ovd b Rot) Ideal for a retired or semi-retired couple Ctk Houg wll b Povdd b th Rot  hg fo v. Ctk obl fo utlt (to b vwd wth Pdt) Eml  o  u l    o o  t      t    @ g m   l  o m Quld ddt’ wll b otd Nurse Assistant (LPN) NorthHealthShuswapCentre We are looking for someone with: ♦ Excellent communication skills ♦ Friendly disposition & teamwork experience ♦ Strong patient case management skills; experience on Med Access beneficial ♦ Good understanding of rural community health care Send cover letter and qualifications northshuswaphealthcentre@gmail.comto: I don’t always sell stuff. But when I do… I advertise here. In the classifieds@kicker.caClassifieds!Kicker

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A celebration of life will take place at the Lee Creek Community Centre on September 3, 2022 at 5pm

The North Shuswap Kicker September 202268 VACATIONRENTALS OBITUARIES REWARD OFFERED Trees stolen from property on Vickers trail in Anglemont, 2020, 2021, 2022 IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST please sosvictrees@gmail.comcontact • Anonymous information and tips can be sent to Chase RCMP - 250-679-3221 file number 2022-1174 (notrelatedtoreward) COMMUNITYNOTICES AIM Roads 1 8 6 6 2 2 2 4 2 0 Web:aimroads@acciona.ca4https://aim-roads.ca/ WAnglemontaterworks AfterHourEmergencies1-877-996-3344 Sudoku - Easy Sudoku - Medium Notice to John West of Anglemont BC. The belongings stored at North Shuswap Storage Resort will be disposed of on September 30, 2022. Please contact us at 250-955-0788 if you wish to bring your account up to date and remove your belongings. CREW RATES AVAILABLE check us out www.anglemontinn.comat((250)955-0701 C L O S I N G O C T O B E R 3 0 T H F O R T H E S E A S O N ADVANCE BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED

Chase Detachment Office 250 CRIMESTOPPERS679-32211-800-222-8477 D I A L 9 – 1 – 1 FOR EMERGENCIES

scotch creek: 3508 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. June 15th - Sept 15th: Daily 8am - 2pm Sept 16th - June 14th: Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed seymour arm: 1815 Quast Rd. June 15th to Sept 15th: Tues - 1pm - 5pm Sat - 9am - 1pm Statutory Holidays - Closed Sept 16th to June 14th: Saturday 1pm - 5pm Statutory Holidays - Closed

Larry passed away unexpectedly at home from a heart attack on July 15, 2022 at the age of 82. Following a lymphoma diagnosis a year previous, he stayed strong throughout treatment and seemed to be in recovery. His loss leaves a huge hole in both the Lutjen family and his Larrycommunity.waspredeceased by his granddaughter Corina and great-grandson Malik. He is survived by his wife Mary, children Mary Jr, Jon and Beverly; grandchildren Mariko and Hailey; and great-grandson Attly. He will be greatly missed by his extended family, including his brother Eric, and nieces Larissa and Varya.

OBITUARIES

A man of many talents and a heart of gold, he played table tennis for 144 hours to raise money for two children in need of liver transplants. In 1992, they moved to the Shuswap. A gifted salesman with a dynamic personality, he sold boats and real estate lots, was caretaker for a large campground, and managed a pub where he was loved by all patrons. He retired due to health issues, which intensified over the past 7 years. He passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022. He is dearly missed by his wife Allana, children Nicole (Ron), Clayton, and his two grandchildren Kaleb (17) and Kyla (14), who he loved very much. Rest in peace Gary, free of pain.

69The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022

Garyattendedbyhismanyfriendsandhisextended“Shuswapfamily”.EarlSteveson(Kiwi)

AnglemontSquilax-3867

August 13, 1949 - July 18, 2022 He represented his country playing Rugby League. He was also a long-time member of the Surf Life Saving Club. He later trained as a Dental Technician. He met his wife Allana at the hospital where they both worked. In 1979 they moved to Canada and settled in Nanaimo, BC.

Gary Earl Steveson (Kiwi), was born

Mom, we will miss you so very much. Motorcycle mama, adult high school graduate, furniture maker, interior designer, stained glass artist, sewer, sailor, painter, world class butter tart maker, lover of all things food, thought every road was a race track, fastest smart car on the highway, portrait artist, Guinness beer fan, world traveler, kitchen designer, steam roller operator, seamstress, first aid attendant, waitress, marijuana smoothie maker, scuba diver, Machu Pichu hiker, wig seller, owner of Bar Belles Bartending service, secretary, burner of food, lover of hardboiled road eggs, extremely accomplished pianist & musician, handier than hell, collector & shopper extraordinaire, owner of the very first Smart car in Canada, survivor, friend, daughter, mother, sister, auntie, grandmother & great grandmother (the one and only grandma qakqak), butcher, baker, candlestick Youmaker...were the epitome of crazy Donna Titus, & your fun wild side has & will be remembered far & wide. We have always loved you for it, & you taught us well! We are not sure what the rest of our lives will look like now, but I do know that there will be a huge piece of our puzzle missing. You're the kickass matriarch of our family Donna Titus, & we're going to miss you like crazy Celebr ation on September 17 3719 Ancient Cr eek Lane, Scotch Cr eek 2 pm to 6 pm Saying goodbye is always hard, Donna Titus

North Shuswap Library at the Centre in Scotch Creek Open:250-955-8198TuesNoon - 5, Wed, Fri and Sat 11 - 4Rd.

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What makes it even harder is when it is the last goodbye.

August13,1949 inWellington,NewZealand

A celebration of life was held on what would have been his 73rd birthday.Itwaswell

The North Shuswap Kicker September 202270 Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com

Okanagan Regional Library North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250 515 3276 Chase.. 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019

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NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-517-7111

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276 AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115

Sorrento Drop In Society.. 250-675-5358, website: sdis.ca

NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545

NS Elementary School.. Paul Rosman 250-955-2214

Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Mtn Snowmobile Club.. Tyler Morrison 403-422-1144 Cruising the Okanagan Car Club.. Follow on Facebook or Email Anna-Marie Eckhart - cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.com

Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425 Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge.. Shirley 250-679-2778 or donkeyrefuge@gmail.com Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638

Pink Piston Paddlers – Breast cancer survivor and supporter dragon boat team – pinkpistonpaddlers22@gmail.com

Anglemont Estates Waterworks

Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca

Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com

CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578 Emergency Support Services..Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca FIREAnglemont..DEPARTMENTS Graham Lucas 250-318-7157 Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet 778-694-9890 Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 FIRSTNorthRESPONDERSShuswap..Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317 South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net

Notch Hill Cemetery Society.. Louise 250-253-5776

South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506 NS Community Association. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 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

South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca

HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293 North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic. 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre. 250-675-2167

Lions Club.. Ellen Little 250-955-0690

Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279

Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431

RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Magna Bay.. Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346

NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222

Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca

Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.. Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca

Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773

Scotch Creek.. Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives.. Miki Andrejevic 780-405-5571

Sorrento Health Centre Society.. Eldene Lindberg 250-675-4168

Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-2981

71The North Shuswap KickerSeptember 2022

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