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By Laurie Jones the road. One of the restorations highThe second season of Rust Valley Re- lighted on the show this year is Mike storers is now showing on History Chan- Hall’s favorite car. “It will be the first car nel Canada. The first episode of the new that I ever owned. I don’t want to tell you season premiered on November 21. The what it was because it will be on episode homegrown docu-series produced by twelve. It’s the car I used to drive 40 Mayhem Entertainment and filmed in the years ago. I found another one and we’re small community of Tappen BC is back bringing it back to life, and it’s not what by popular demand. Fans of the show can you would expect.” look forward to watching new adventures Most of the filming takes place at of three local mechanics in their quest to Hall’s property in the Tappen Valley with restore, trade and five acres located in sell classic cars the foothills of the from rusted auto mountains and 400 wrecks. rusted autos waiting Returning for 12 to be resurrected. episodes this year is There is quite a car Mike Hall, his son community of likeConnor and Avery minded individuals Shoaf as they enin the valley and deavor to turn the more than a few shop into a profitaShuswap locals apble business. “It pear in the show. was like getting a With the extra exsecond consecutive posure from the selife sentence,” ries, Hall and Shoaf laughed Mike. “We are getting more atdon’t know what it tention when they is, but we’re doing are out on the Avery Shoaf, Mike & Connor Hall are back for something right. If street. “Yes, some another season of Rust Valley Restorers. Photo credit: Corus Entertainment you like the first days it’s a little season, then hopeoverwhelming, my fully you’ll like this season too, just as problem is when I brush my teeth, it’s the much if not more.” same old ugly face staring back, but everViewers will watch more amazing ybody else looks at you different. I mean transformations of cars that should be it’s not too many people get a TV show at crushed, into cars that are driving down (Continued on page 3)
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it. I’ve always believed if you want 60 years old. First thing I did was drop something, you work for it, and if you work hard enough, you should get it.” all of my social media. I don’t go on Mike Hall and Avery Shoaf were Facebook. I do not want to change who I am, people respect that and they like seen shaking it up on the dance floor at the show because we are who we are,” the Dancing with the Shuswap Stars said Mike. Added Avery, “when we’re fundraising competition. The event was both together and people actually meet held at the SASCU Recreation Centre on November 22. This year, all prous, they find it very interesting that ceeds from the event go to the Shuswap we’re exactly the same as they see us Hospice on television. Society. For some reaCongratuson, they think lations to we act on everyone there, it’s not who paran act, it is, ticipated who we are.” in this Starting year’s from a modest event. background, Winners the two rust of the brothers share Couples similar life Division motivations. were Josh “Coming from Mike, Avery & Heather Stranks and Joanhaving absoPhoto credit: Kristal Burgess Photography na Bickle lutely nothing, who were to wanting something. An influence in one’s life is also audience and judge favourites. The somebody that started with nothing and judges’ choice was a tie between Josh now has an empire,” said Avery. “Hey and Joanna Bickle and Riley Boudreau and Sarah Froud. Runners-up were you know what, you can be anything Wade and Jeanie Fisher of Sicamous. you want to be, if you put the work to Winning the Pro-Am Division was it.” Mike grew up with six kids in his Bonnie Van De Voss who danced with family. “When I wanted a brand new bicycle, I went to work for $.75 an hour City Dance instructor Orlando Robertpacking groceries to buy one. I learned son. The judges’ choice winner was at an early age if you want things, you Martina Bopp and City Dance instruchave to work for it. When I was young, tor Markus Jaeger. Runner-up was Peggy Maerz, dancing with City Dance inI told my Mom, I was going to be a millionaire, it took 60 years but I made structor, Simone Goerner.
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-Update on the Shuswap Watershed Council. A 3-year study sponsored by the Council and managed by experts from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan is now complete and the News of Note from the CSRD final report is now being prepared. The results of the study will Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) provide information on the sources and amounts of phosphorous Cell: 250-517-0810 being deposited in our watershed. In addition, the activities of the SWC will be discussed at this session and community input will Town Hall Sessions to Address Community Issues be obtained. -Development of the South Shuswap Destination Trail. The I’m very pleased to announce that a new series of Town Hall South Shuswap peninsula has been mapped by the Shuswap Trail meetings will be held throughout Area C starting in December Alliance, and this project revealed that there is a very significant 2019, and continuing into 2020. Our first session will be on Sat- opportunity to develop a world-class destination trail. This sesurday December 7, 2019, at 10:00 am at the Cedar Centre 2316 sion will provide a preliminary look into the potential of this trail Lakeview Dr. in Sorrento. The topic will be “Winter Roads system and will provide an opportunity for community input. Maintenance Plans” and our guest speaker will be Gabe Nava -South Shuswap Transportation Society. This recently formed from AIM Roads, the newly appointed contractor who has been non-profit organization is busy developing its plans and obtaining assigned all roads maintenance responsibilities in our area by the grant funding sufficient to support the operations of a door-toMinistry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This is a very im- door volunteer-based transportation service for the residents of portant topic for all residents in the South Shuswap, so I would the South Shuswap. Plans for this new service will be discussed encourage you to attend to have your questions addressed. and community input will be gathered. Throughout 2020, the intention is to address a wide -Forest Fires and Your Safety. Forest fires range of important community issues at these Town TOWN HALL MEETING have the potential to destroy and devastate Hall sessions. A preliminary list of topics includes: Saturday, December 7 communities. There are programs available -Economic development in the South Shuswap. to significantly reduce the risk of damages 10am Shuswap Economic Development is a service and from forest fires to your home and properfunction that was previously provided through the Cedar Heights Centre ty. This session will provide participants CSRD, however, the CSRD Board has recently apwith practical opportunities to decrease proved the formation of a non-government agency to their fire risks. manage this function. The structure, governance and terms of refThere will be many opportunities to discuss additional topics erence of the new organization have yet to be determined, so this at various Town Hall sessions going forward. I would greatly apTown Hall topic will provide an opportunity for the community preciate hearing from you as to what topics you would like to to provide its input. have addressed. Please drop me an email at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca to outline your ideas.
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Seeking Community Interest for Citizens Patrol
Residents learn from Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol Volunteers, RCMP Cpl Jamie Leverrier at Community Safety Meeting chaired by Carolyn French on November 27. Photo credit Barbra Fairclough
By Barbra Fairclough Salmon Arm RCMP Cpl. Jamie Leverrier and four representatives from Salmon Arm Citizen Patrol spoke about what citizens can do to protect themselves and their communities, at a well attended crime watch meeting November 27 in the Blind Bay Community Lodge. Carolyn French, local area resident, chaired the meeting. She clarified that the recent funding cuts to the RCMP will not be as significant as other rural areas because Salmon Arm RCMP are funded somewhat differently. It’s only discretionary services that are affected. “I thought this was rather timely as it gives us an opportunity to see where we can assist them best in policing our area,” says French. Salmon Arm Citizen Patrol (SACP) highlighted some of the activities they engage in as well as some they don’t. Stephen Lowry, Vice President of SACP clarifies “We are not cops and not ‘wannabes’, we are ordinary citizens who act as an extra set of eyes for the police. We have a proactive stance in the city.” SACP is a registered society and members are RCMP associate volunteers. Members commit to at least one 4hr patrol a month. They patrol in teams of two in areas of the community that are vulnerable. They also run radar
triggered speed boards in Salmon Arm and on Hwy 1. Manning barricades at community events, checking for stolen vehicles or expired license decals are some of the other tasks they engage in. Training for a new citizen patrol in Blind Bay Sorrento area would be done by SACP volunteers. French confirms that the SACP has offered to support the beginning of a new Citizen patrol if residents are interested in starting one. Cpl. Jamie Leverrier spoke to residents and reviewed a number of steps you can take to make your community resilient against theft and vandalism. He spoke to the frequency of fraud. “You can call us anytime and ask us if it is a scam or not.” Leverrier noted that scams are happening with regularity. Salmon Arm detachment receives four or five calls a day regarding fraud. With phone scams he advises “Just be smart and if you are not sure, just give us a call and we will figure it out.” To safeguard against crime in your area, home alarms with live video are effective in offering quick timely information. Quick follow up can be crucial and live video makes it easier. Cameras are useful as long as the image is of a quality that makes clear identification possible. It is (Continued on page 6)
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires School Bus Drivers to work in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement. Work experience in the operations of passenger buses an asset. Further details on required qualifications, please visit Make a Future at www.makeafuture.ca. The rate of pay is $26.43 per hour. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualifications must accompany application), including three professional references, please apply on the Make a Future webpage at www.makeafuture.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83
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Seeking Community Interest for Citizens Patrol continued tools and bikes returnable. important to have certainty in French says that Citizens order to accurately identify Patrol volunteering is not time anyone. Cpl Leverrier also consuming. She says if there is says that the RCMP use social sufficient interest from media to view residents then it postings. may be possible to Locking your form a board by home and vehicles April and begin were stressed as steps to get a being very citizen patrol important. Quads established. and sleds are Please contact prime targets for Carolyn French if thieves. Thieves you have have been known Community Crime Meet- questions or ing Chair, Carolyn to use a flat deck would like to French with RCMP guest truck and cruise express your from Salmon Arm Deneighbourhoods to interest in forming tachment Cpl. Jaimie Leverrier addressing fill it with a patrol group in residents’ questions. recreational Blind Bay vehicles that are simply tied Sorrento area. down on vehicles. Email Carolyn at Taking photos of your carolyntommail@icloud.com. For more information on personal effects including the Citizens Patrol visit Salmon serial number can be absolutely essential in having Arm Citizen patrol on stolen items returned. A serial Facebook of on the web http:// www.salmonarmcitizenspatrol number is very specific and .ca/ makes stolen items such as (Continued from page 5)
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By Peter O’Brien This is the last column of 2019 and on behalf of Eagle Bay Fire Dept. members, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a safe and prosperous 2020. Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with and protecting our residents and visitors in 2020 As many of you know, our Department and members have had a very tough year in 2019. The strength and courage of those members most affected is inspiring and the support of all members make this family of fire fighters very special. My wish for 2020 is that all of our members and families enjoy excellent health. I also wish for new members to step up and join us and learn with us as we contribute to our community. No experience is necessary. Our membership numbers are down and we are looking for up to 6 new people to help us. We are paid-on-call for practices, training and call-outs. We welcome anyone interested in joining us to contact Chief Alan Rendell at 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our facility. Practice is every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for 2 hours. All equipment and training is provided. You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and Fire Department information on our Facebook page. You can find us under Eagle Bay Fire Department.
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Hidden Gems Reveals Literary Treasure
Recognizing Local Business Supporters of South Shuswap Scoop By Barbra Fairclough Tucked into a cozy storefront in downtown Salmon Arm, Hidden Gems Bookstore is everything its name indicates. Full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Beth Phillips was born and raised in Salmon Arm and when she decided to open a bookstore, it was at a time when eBooks were seemingly on the way to replacing traditional books. That was eleven years ago, and Hidden Gems Book Store continues to flourish.
Beth Phillips (left) and Kathy Yarama with titles by local authors, Richard Wagamese and Jim Cooperman. Photo credit: Barbra Fairclough
With her love of reading and enjoyment of working with the public, Beth has found her labour of love. Inside you will find gently used books, titles by local authors and a selection of new titles that Beth knows her customers will enjoy. Escape into science fiction, fantasy or horror stories. Classics, true adventure, and historical fiction wait to be discovered. Lifestyle titles can satisfy your curiosities from self help to health or cooking and crafts. There is something for everyone. Beth keeps a fine selection of children's titles in store too. So, bring in the youngsters and help them pick out a good read. Supporting local writers, Beth consigns a selection of locally published non-fiction titles and children’s stories. If you are a local writer and are interested in consigning your work, this may be the place for you. Beth also supports local readers. Local book clubs drop off their book lists and Beth keeps an eye out for titles for them. If you are thinking about joining a book club, come in and see what everyone is reading. Working side by side, Beth and her cousin Kathy are both ever present answering questions and finding that perfect book. "When you come in let us know what genre you are looking for and we can show you where to find it". Beth says books within each area are shelved
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alphabetically by author. As well as supporting local readers and writers Beth supports local artisans by stocking a wonderful selection of artisan gift cards. If you are looking for a special gift for someone, this is a great place to shop. Personalize your reader by buying an artisan made bookmark. Buy one for your self and a friend. Do you have a special book you are looking for? Are you downsizing or moving, and you have gently used books that need a new life? Visit the Hidden Gems website to find out more about how to consign a book or start a credit account. Hidden Gems Bookstore is located at 331-d Alexander Street NE downtown Salmon Arm right beside the Shuswap Pie Company. Come downtown and see what is in store. There is always a hidden gem yet to be discovered. Store is open regular business hours and closed Sundays and Holidays. Hidden Gems for all your reading needs. www.hiddengemsbookstore.com
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Youth Philanthropy Advisory Committee Supports Bold Ideas By Barbra Fairclough RBC Future Launch Community Challenge posed a central Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) is taking a leading question to Canadian youth - What is your boldest idea to rerole in engaging youth to become involved in their community by spond to an urgent local need? The RBC Future Launch Commusupporting the Youth Philanthropy Advisory Committee nity Challenge is made possible by a $5 million donation from (YPAC). the RBC Foundation in partnership with Community Foundations YPAC empowers youth to add their voice and opinions to of Canada and Shuswap Community Foundation. make a difference, the Youth committee is an opportunity for Through RBC and the Shuswap Community Foundation the young people to be mentored by SCF Directors and learn about YPAC committee has adjudicated a $15,000 grant award each to philanthropy. The focus of the YPAC is to initiate youth driven two local youth lead projects. ideas and develop peer grant making strategies. YPAC provides The RBC-Rotary-School District 83 “Shuswap Leadership recommendations and liaises with the SCF board on issues con- Day” is a project inspired by WE day with the intention of inspircerning youth in the Shuswap. ing youth aged 12-16. Makala Wilkinson, member of the YPAC YPAC serve as ambassadors for SCF in the Shuswap. Mem- says this is a smaller version of that here in the Shuswap because bers of YPAC are gaining experiso many kids every year don’t ence with project management, get to go. governance, community building, A second grant was awarded money management, and time to The Mirella Project to create management, and being equipped relationships with Indigenous with these powerful life skills to youth and inspire environmental become informed and engaged citchange. This project will work izens. with young indigenous high A new youth council is formed school students with regards to at the start of each school year and care and protection of our enviis supported by a SCF board memronment. The program will be ber, and a teacher advisor. The guided by Indigenous knowledge committee is made up of students keepers and modern science. in grades 8 -12 as well as youth 21 The Shuswap Community and under. This will allow for deFoundation is committed to imvelopment of younger members proving the lives of people in the and it will help to stem the loss of L to R- Ava Lamerton, Jason Bedford, Darlynne McKenna, Katie Shuswap by supporting charitaknowledge as students graduate. Gamblefell, Sheryl Latosky, Jamie Doebert, Abbie Paetsch, Norm ble organizations in the area with YPAC members are diverse in Brown, Mackella Wilkinson, Karie Wilkinson, Maggie Beckner, Carl income earned on endowment Cooper, Mark Ripel, Dayton Massey, Thomas Vicars, Dawn Davidson funds held by the foundation. their perspectives regarding genPhoto Credit: Barbra Fairclough der, ethnicity, cultures and The vision of the foundation worldviews, values, belief systems, is to unite those who care with and social and economic conditions. the needs of our community. If you are interested in giving or The committee members are responsible for adjudicating finding more information about how the organization is working youth related grants which involves review of all the grant appli- with youth lead projects, please visit cations and deciding which projects to fund and how much to www.shuswapfoundation.ca. award. The recommendations are then forwarded to the SCF Board for final approval.
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Incorporation - an Important Conversation By Michael Shapcott Should Sorrento or Blind Bay be incorporated as a local government with all the trappings, such as an elected council, staff and municipal departments? At first glance, this is not the topic most people would look forward to around the dinner table in the upcoming holiday season! Visions of sugarplums seem infinitely preferable. The next meeting of the SorrentoBlind Bay Incorporation Advisory Committee is Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 pm at the Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Road. Everyone is welcome to attend, and those of us on this committee hope that there might be some Yule-tide conversations about the future of our beloved communities on the shores of the Shuswap. Not necessarily about the structures and tools of local government… that is an important conversation, but even more important is for all of us to have a collective conversation about our imagined future. What do we want to see in five years, in ten years, in 25 years from now? Better roads? That is a heated topic for many. In our area, roads are maintained to a “rural standard” because we are unincorporated. Would incorporation help upgrade of our roads – that is an important question that the advisory committee will be considering, along with a related question: who will pay for better roads? More affordable housing and a better quality of life for seniors and others who are dealing with poverty? Our region is blessed with an abundance of community and church-based groups, including nonprofit organizations, that are doing a remarkable job of supporting those who are financially or in other ways pushed to the
margins. Would incorporation help to coordinate and strengthen this amazing network – another important question for the advisory committee. Septics or a new sanitary sewer system? A long-standing debate in our communities. We have a mix of liquid waste management, some public and some private. Would incorporation help us to better manage this important issue – yet another important question. The list goes on… first responders (including fire); buildings and development; other local government services; taxes. The process in the coming months will generate plenty of fact sheets that will set out the issues and challenges in a wide number of areas that matter to all of us who live and love our communities. Ultimately, it will all come to a vote. Residents will vote in a local referendum on whether to incorporate. There may be options (one local government for both Sorrento and Blind Bay, or perhaps a government for each of the communities). The major reason often given in favour of incorporation is that it brings decision-making on important local issues right to the local community. That is, of course, an important consideration, but it’s not the only one. And there may be challenges to consider. The 12 members of the SorrentoBlind Bay Incorporation Advisory Committee want our neighbours to come to information meetings, including the one coming up on Dec. 12 at the Sorrento Centre. We want our neighbours to fill out the survey form that will go to every household. The decision on whether or not to incorporate is not some dry and technical conversation amongst governmen-
tal geeks and policy wonks. It is a conversation for all of us who love our area, and who want to contribute to a healthy, vibrant, equitable and dynamic community well into the future. So, yes, incorporation is a proper topic for conversation around the holiday dinner table. For more information on the incorporation study for Sorrento, Blind Bay and the rest of Area C of the ColumbiaShuswap Regional District, go to: https:// www.csrd.bc.ca/areas/electoral-area-cincorporation-study Michael Shapcott is Executive Director of the Sorrento Centre and has been appointed by the ColumbiaShuswap Regional District to sit on the Area C Incorporation Committee.
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Cannabis Production Facility Gets Approvals from CSRD Board
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CSRD Release Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Directors adopted bylaws that set the stage for a Health Canada application to develop a federally licensed cannabis production facility in the Notch Hill area of Electoral Area C. The Official Community Plan and zoning amendments were a scaled-back version of the original application to the CSRD, which had called for eight hectares of property to be rezoned for cannabis production. As a result of comments received at a well-attended public hearing in September, the applicant opted to reduce the area zoned for cannabis production to four hectares. It was felt that reducing the size of the area to be rezoned would allow the CSRD to assess the success of the business in dealing with neighbourhood concerns regarding potential nuisance odours and water use before the Board would make a decision on allowing more land to be used for cannabis production. Should the business wish to expand beyond the four hectares, another rezoning application would be required. This would include public consultation with area residents prior to any decision-making. “I commend the applicant for agreeing to reduce the size of this proposal after hearing from the residents. It suggests to me that they are willing to work on alleviating any concerns and be good neighbours going forward,” said Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok. The application was made by a BC numbered company, 1174355 BC Ltd. The reduction to four hectares will still allow the company to operate in existing buildings on the property, with some room for building expansion and the inclusion of infrastructure related to the cannabis production operation. With the CSRD’s Official Community Plan and zoning approvals in place, the applicant can now move forward with an application to Health Canada for a Cannabis Production License. Health Canada will have the final determination on whether the license is issued for the operation.
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So, what is that feeling you feel? It's deep in your gut. It's tight in your chest. Someone is tightening a vice. It's hard to breathe. Or is the breath just not going in? Maybe it's indigestion and you shouldn't have eaten that whole pound of fruit cake. Could it just be a sugar low after all those extra Nanaimo bars? Maybe it's a heart attack and now you're kicking yourself for not hav(Continued on page 11)
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ing baby aspirin on hand. Although with this racing pulse, could this be a panic attack? When you get to the point of calling 911 for emergency medical care, there is a benefit to living here in the South Shuswap and that benefit will arrive at your door before the ambulance ever arrives. The South Shuswap First Responders are dispatched out after BC ambulance and they are all trained volunteers who live in the area and attend these calls to give you medical attention until an ambulance can transport. Just the care and
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comfort of knowing there are trained providers close by is priceless. The First Responders meet for training twice a month and are always open to having new people join our group as radio Dispatchers or Emergency Medical Responders with all training and equipment provided. It's that time of year and we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all good health! Call us at 250-833-5060 for more information and if you have any questions. http:// www.ssfra.ca
CP Holiday Train By Laurie Jones The CP Holiday Train once again embarks on its annual musical tour from coast to coast to entertain hundreds and thousands of people, in addition to collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. The Holiday Train has now raised more than $15.8 million and collected 4.5 million pounds of food since its inaugural journey back in 1999. Everything raised in a community stays in that community. In addition, CP makes a donation at each stop. Performers on the BC tour of the Holiday Train are threetime Juno Award winner Terri Clark and 2019 CCMA Awards Entertainer of the Year, Dallas Smith. Clark holds the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. She has received 19 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and is the newest member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. “Touring with Terri on the CP Holiday Train is an honour and privilege,” Smith said. “I look forward to performing from the train and seeing Canadians giving generously to help their neighbours in communities large and small.” If you haven’t yet attended a free holiday train event, here is what you can expect for each designated stop. An opening song, followed by a brief presentation with local food bank officials and other dignitaries. This year’s performers will then perform a mix of traditional and holiday songs. The whole event lasts about 30 minutes. Once the band plays its farewell song, the stage door closes and the train heads to the next stop. So, get set to experience the magic of the Holiday Train. Bundle up the kids, warm yourself with hot chocolate; enjoy the music, the lights and especially the spirit of the holiday season. Your donation will help make a difference one stop at a time. CP encourages donations that support healthy food options and suggests that you check with your local food bank to find out
what their wish list includes. Check out CP’s Healthy Donations campaign (cpr.ca) to learn more about donating nutritious food items. On Saturday December 14, the train will stop at Sicamous Silver Sand Road intersection at 5:10 pm, Canoe 50th street railway crossing at 6:30 pm, Salmon Arm Lordco gravel parking lot, 51 Lake Shore Drive N.E. at 7:45 pm and Notch Hill across from Notch Hill Hall at 9:10 pm. On December 15, it will arrive in Chase north side of Shuswap Avenue, across from Chase RCMP building at 2:35 pm.
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By Dawn Clarke build requirements for the shed How can a great local play- were presented to Jarrod Tayground be improved to benefit lor of the CSRD and, once and encourage more kids to agreed, work began to ensure play outside and enjoy outdoor the project could be completed sports and fun times? in a timely and efficient manThis was the question dener whilst meeting all necestermined by the White Lake sary CSRD building rules and Fire Department when consid- regulations. ering how its annual fundBryan Griffin, with a group raising events, such as the of Department members and Mother’s Day Pancake Break- retired firefighters, Garry fast, could benefit the commu- Loeppky and Hal Dyck, dug nity. John Evdokimoff Park at and prepared the foundation, White Lake, (originally a bike prior to prefabricating the shed park opened in 2009 and upoff site, and then dismantling graded with a playground in and moving the shed to its lo2018), already had a basketball cation at the park. Materials court, a go-go ball pit and a for the project were purchased climbing frame making it a go- and paid for by the Fire Deto facility for local kids. The partment, and the members Fire Department members gladly gave up their personal thought of time to an imbring the provement project to that could life. The make it onset of even better cooler – sometemperawhere to tures and supply and a rainy keep the Fall has equipment delayed needed to the stainplay sports ing of the at the fastorage Garry Loeppky, retired White Lake Deputy cility. A shed Fire Chief, getting ready to play with local purpose however, kids, left to right, Asher, Aidyn, Kiara and built shed this will Jabin Zuidhof. located on take the site, designed and built by place in the spring. the Fire Department, now There is no doubt that the houses hockey sticks, basket- new building, which is always balls, frisbees etc. and makes open for access, is a hit with the playground more popular local kids, who can now visit than ever. the park without the need to It was earlier this year bring sports equipment with when Fire Chief Bryan Griffin, them. In addition, kids visiting together with his team of fire- the area can also join in the fun fighters, debated possible ideas and enjoy this great facility lowarranting support, and the cated at White Lake. It’s a idea of enhancing the local Slam-Dunk!! playground was a clear winner. The park is located on Following discussions with White Lake Road, just above Ryan Nitchie of the CSRD Little White Lake, and is also Community Parks and Recrea- the starting point for good tion Department, it was clear walks, mountain biking and that the CSRD were enthusias- activity linked to the Balmoral tic supporters of the project. Trail. The design, specifications and
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Warmth and Tradition at Walters Sleigh Rides
By Barbra Fairclough When Keith Walters started offering sleighrides to people in the community over 25 years ago, he may not have predicted the enduring tradition that had begun. When Keith would return to the cabin after a crisp sleighride with friends and neighbours, his wife Anita would offer up a generous helping of hot chocolate and cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven. Enjoyed next to the woodstove in the cabin, this was a wonderful end to the ride where everyone had a chance to visit and connect. Today, sleighrides carry on with Keith's son Irwin and his family. Irwin and son Derek provide nostalgic sleighrides pulled by 2 beautiful Percheron horses around their 80-acre ranch. Guests are covered by beautiful homemade quilts, stitched from fabrics of recycled materials from years gone by - each one lovingly made by Anita and her mother Granny 'B'. Anita takes time each year to add a few stitches and do minor repairs to keep the many quilts in top shape. Guests are fond of the beautiful quilts and it's their unique beauty that adds a special personal touch. Keeping with tradition, guests return from the sleighride to the rustic log cabin, where Irwin’s spouse Carol-Lynn entertains with hot chocolate and fresh-baked cinnamon buns. The social in the cabin is a step back in time. The cabin is filled with mementos that speak to the long traditions of sleighrides in the Walters’ family. Sleighrides begin in early December and are by horsedrawn wagon until the snow starts falling. They continue on a horse-drawn open sleigh throughout the winter season. Large groups can easily be accommodated, and rides are scheduled by reservation. The farm is located in historic Notch Hill at 2068 Notch Hill Road "Broderick Creek Ranch". To reserve your horse-drawn winter sleighride, contact Irwin or Carol-Lynn at (250)835-8384.
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Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail planning proceeds with public information and meetings
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Submitted by Phil McIntyre-Paul Planning is well underway for the Shuswap-North Okanagan Rail Trail between Sicamous and Armstrong. Citizens throughout the Shuswap and North Okanagan are invited to learn more about the project through a series of public information sessions, a dedicated information website at www.ShuswapNorthOkanaganRailTrail.ca and special meetings for agricultural landowners. Rail Trail technical leadership is looking forward to meeting and hearing from people. Public information drop-by displays are scheduled for: • Dec 9, 5-8 pm, Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, 2405 Centennial, Blind Bay • Dec 11, 5-8 pm, Sicamous & District Recreation Centre meeting room, 1121 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous • Dec 16, 5-8 pm, Oddfellows Hall, 3005 Wood Avenue, Armstrong. A special meeting for Splatsin community members is also being scheduled. As well, special meetings have been scheduled for Landowners in the Agricultural Land Reserve, adjacent to the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Armstrong Seniors Activity Centre (2520 Patterson Avenue, Armstrong), and Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Enderby Drill Hall (208 George Street, Highway 97A, Enderby). The purpose of the agricultural information meetings is to discuss the non-farm use application to the ALC for a recreational trail within the Agricultural Land Reserve. An informal presentation of the application will begin the meetings. Following the presentation, representatives will be available to field questions or concerns related to the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail ALC application. While the rail trail is for non-motorized use, residents can expect to see project personnel travelling the corridor by foot or vehicle during their investigations. Temporary ½ kilometre markers have been installed to aid planning consultants. The Rail Trail partners gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. A grant through the BC Rural Dividend Program was secured last year leveraging contributions by the CSRD Area E and District of Sicamous Economic Initiatives fund. For more information visit www.ShuswapNorthOkanaganRailTrail.ca
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Eagle Bay Revitalization Update By Cathy Wolf As many of you will know, the Eagle Bay Community Association (EBCA) has been working with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and our community to revitalize the community hall outdoor area. Surveys of our residents, conducted last year, as well as information sessions and focus groups have provided critical information for the design and development of the area. We are close to finalizing our community input, along with input from the Parks Advisory, and will be conducting the last of the focus sessions in December along with design architects, our Area Director, and the Parks Planning Team from the CSRD. The outdoor area design coming out of the December meeting will allow for budgets to be drawn up and submitted to CSRD Directors for their approval in March 2020. Paul Demenok, our Area C Director, has been critical in setting the stage and supporting our efforts. Once approval is granted, the project is contemplated to be developed in 2 phases. Phase 1 will begin in the fall of 2020 with the excavation of the outdoor area, the demolition of the current tennis/basketball court, the playground area, and some outbuildings. This demolition will not include the bottle recycling shed. The recycling shed is not included in the CSRD Right-of-Way agreement. Throughout the construction we want to ensure that our community will continue to support our recycling work. Also, the timing of Phase 1 will not disrupt Eagle Bay Day celebrations. This coming year, 2020, marks the 70th anniversary of Eagle Bay Day and we are moving ahead with our plans to celebrate with the Eagle Bay community, past and present. Phase 2 of the project will begin in the spring of 2021. We are looking forward to the development of pickle ball courts, a fully updated children’s playground, new picnic facilities, an adult fitness area, outdoor toilets, and more. Consider joining us this year for the Christmas Luncheon on December 18, noon at the Eagle Bay Hall to
see the updated design drawings. Not only will you have time to connect with neighbours at Christmas, but also catch up on how our revitalization project is progressing. There is good news to share. I also want to mention that starting in January the EBCA will be hosting a Playgroup for parents and children under
5. They will be meeting weekly at the hall, Friday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 . Needless to say, they are certainly looking forward to using our new playground facilities and the outdoor picnic area. Hope you will join us in this revitalization of the community hall and area. Memberships are available at the Mercantile Store for $20.00.
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By Sandra Reutlinger The South Shuswap Health Services Society extends a Merry Christmas to all and wishes for a healthy New Year. We have an amazing group of volunteers who work hard to bring healthy living and age friendly services to our community and we look forward to 2020 and the new adventures and opportunities it will bring. We would welcome your ideas and have many areas with need for more volunteers. Here are some areas for your involvement and information: The Walk In Clinic is now open, Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We welcome Dr. Beech and other physicians to Blind Bay! Call 250-675-3661 for more information. SSHSS is in active discussions with health care providers to offer primary and allied health services. Public Health Nurse from Interior Health will provide immunization for children and adults on the 2nd Monday of each month. Phone 250-8334101 to book an appointment. The dates may vary based on statutory holidays. Mobile Lab Services: are available for collections and ECGs every Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am – 2 pm Walk In Income Tax: In January of each year, we offer free income tax preparations for those who qualify. Call 250675-3661 to see if you qualify. Bring your 2019 Income Tax information to Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre. Copper Island Seniors Resources: has a volunteer on duty every Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm to answer your questions or enquiries concerning help for seniors and families. Healthy Community and Nutrition Programs: Our vision is to expand activities to include all aspects of develop-
ing a healthy community by providing information about programs available to our communities. There will be a continuation of the nutrition program in 2020. Watch for our events! We are also involved in the newly formed housing society. Foot Care: is offered at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. The fee is $30 and appointments can be made by calling 250-675-3661. Seniors Computer Program: run by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) in partnership with South Shuswap Health Services Society. Free one-on-one tutoring lessons to help improve your computer skills with your PC, Mac, Ipad, tablet Iphone or Android. Classes are held at the South Shuswap Regional Library. Contact bbseniors@shuswapliteracy.ca or call 250-463-4555. Available in three sessions; fall, winter and spring. For more information, check us out at www.sshss.ca, on Facebook, by calling: 250675-3661 by emailing sshealthss@gmail.com or pop by the office in the Blind Bay Country Market Mall. We welcome your support of our vision to bring health care services closer to home and help build healthy communities. SSHSS invites you to support our vision by becoming a member of the Society. Help us demonstrate through a collective voice the commitment of our communities to support healthy communities in the South Shuswap (Area C CSRD). We welcome volunteers and new board members. Register your need for a Family Physician at the Blind Bay Clinic located at #10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive Blind Bay. Drop in or Call 250-6753661.
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Having a Coaching Mindset for Your Business Paul Abra, Certified Executive Coach Often, we say that one of our roles as a leader is to coach our employees. What does that mean for your organization? What does it look like for the leader? How does it work for the employee? "Leaders empower individuals by building trust and coaching competence in their job roles and networking skills." - Kenneth H. Blanchard, Author and Founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies. There are basically four aspects to incorporating a coaching mindset into our organization. The first is building trust and connection with employees. Second, when we engage with our staff there needs to be a focus or goal to each coaching conversation that leads to the actions being taken. Finally, we need to follow up and review how effective the actions were and what needs to be done next. So how do we build trust and connection? The most effective way is to actively listen to each individual. By asking for their ideas and opinions, it shows they are valued and respected. Remember, for instance, that the front-line workers generally have a better feel for what is actually happening than anyone else in the company. We need to listen carefully, so we can discover what is foremost on their mind. What is the most important thing concerning them about their role? There may be a number of issues but using a coaching mindset we need them to determine the preferred outcome of the particular conversation. What do they need to focus on that will have the most impact for the organization or department? What questions can we ask to elicit what they feel are their priorities? "The power of coaching is this - you are expected to give people the path to find answers, not the answers." - Tom Mahalo, Author Third, what are the resulting actions generated from the coaching conversation? What are the next steps? How will they know if those steps are effective? When we are coaching our employees by listening and using effective questions, they will more likely come up with, and commit to the actions if they were instrumental in their conception. Follow-up and reflection are the final part of the coaching experience. From the conversation, they will have elaborated on
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Name That Tune was a Blast! By Marilyn Clark What a fabulous night Saturday, November 16 turned out to be in Sorrento! Name That Tune, a fundraiser in support of the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre, was a near sell-out and the new format was very well received. Dinner was earlier; naming the tunes based on genres was earlier, dancing was earlier and folks were reluctant to leave the fun. The silent auction items were a trove of treasures! Feedback included: "You bet we'll be back next year!" And there were net proceeds toward the operation of the Centre of over $6,000. Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, individuals for your donations and your support; to all of those who bought tickets, attended and contributed to the grand time had by all
and to the volunteers who made it happen. A New Year is coming and for those of you who are considering your charitable donations before year end, please keep the Health Centre in mind. We provide a charitable tax receipt for all donations in excess of $20. This Health Centre is operated and funded by this community. Interior Health provides the services of a Nurse Practitioner (the wonderful Theresa Smith) but we, as a community, are responsible for the operation, the employment of the Medical Office Assistants, rent, utilities, insurance, and office supplies. Your donation in whatever amount helps us to do this. Donations can be dropped off at the Health Centre situated above Munro's IDA Pharmacy (access from the rear) or mailed to the Sorrento &
It takes a community to operate a Health Centre! Over 80 businesses, organizations and individuals contributed generously to our Name That Tune fundraiser on November 16th. The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society THANKS all of those listed below who contributed by donating items to the silent auction or provided cash donations, all of the 130 plus who attended and contributed to a fabulous Sorrento evening, and all of the volunteers who made it happen – kitchen and bar folks, set up and take down, clean-up and ticket sale volunteers. All are local champions!
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Acorn Dental Anne Briggs Askew’s Back 40 Storage – Pat & Tina Hysop Bernice Jones Bernice Robinson Blind Bay Market Bookingham Palace Breathe Yoga Studio C.A. Wholesale – Paul and Candise Arduini Cantina Vallarta Restaurant Century 21 Lakeside Realty Ltd. Chinese Garden Restaurant Copper Island Fine Homes Copper Island Pub Cork ‘n Cap Crannog Ales Dan McKerracher Dan Redekop Emma Widdifield Fair Realty – Shalon Clarke Final Stitch Longarm Quilting Finz H & R Block H204U Healthy Spot
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Home Restaurant Hub Insurance It’s All Good Bulk and Health Foods Jason Bedford – RBC Jeanne’s Printing and Graphics Joanne McPeek Judy Teves Kirsten Chapman Lighthouse Market Lindy's Boutique Lisa Shorrock Little River Boat World Loonie on the Lake Melany Dyer Mills Mechanical Mud Sweat and Tears Pottery Munro’s Pharmacy Nature’s Bounty Nico’s Nursery Pedro’s Pennerosa Farms Phil Clark Proair Heating and Cooling Rainbow Glass Rick Porteous River of Life Church Robert Hislop – Edward Jones
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Rose Collin – Artisan’s Market Rossworn Henderson Rustic Raccoon Rustic Wedding SASCU Safety Mart Foods Seven Sisters Boutique Sherry’s Fine Art Studio Shuswap Fitness Shuswap Lake Estates Shuswap Marina Shuswap Marine Service Shuswap Pie Co. Shuswap Soles Foot Care Shuswap Veterinary Clinic Sorrento Building Centre Sorrento Hair Fashions Sorrento Stoneware Spinnaker Café Subway Sunnybrae Winery Susan McLellan Tappen Co-op The Scoop The Spa Village Grocer Village U Brew Walters Sleigh Rides White Sands Cottages
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Area Community Health Centre, PO Box 193, Sorrento BC V0E 2W0. Theresa has a pretty full slate of patients but if you wish to be placed on her waiting list, call the Health Centre at 250803-5251. In December, the immunization clinic will be held on Monday, December 16, a departure from the normal fourth Monday of the month. Call 250-833-4101to make an appointment. This is important to ensure the nurses bring the needed vaccines. Vanna of Shuswap Soles is scheduled to provide footcare on Thursday, January 9 and 23. Call 1-250-574-9969 to make an appointment. Please note the hours of the Centre during the holiday period. The Centre will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Friday, December 27 inclusive and, of course, on New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020; open on Monday, December 23 and Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31, Thursday and Friday, January 2 and 3. We wish you a blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.
Nominations Info Session for Potential SASCU Board Directors SASCU Media Release The Call for Nominations is open for three 3-year positions on the SASCU Board of Directors. There will be an information session for those interested in running in the 2020 Election on Tuesday, December 3 at the Salmon Arm Uptown Branch. The session starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Orchard Room and gives potential candidates the opportunity to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a director. “We’re excited by the opportunity each year to welcome new members to the SASCU Board who bring diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience,” said John Schlosar, SASCU Nominating Committee Chair. “Being part of the team that guides the direction of SASCU is very rewarding.” SASCU is looking for community(Continued on page 19)
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Notch Hill Natter By Anna-Marie Eckhart goodie bag to take home. Hello from the Natter. Well it's finally done! The Notch Hill Saturday December 14, the CP HoliHall’s original hardwood Fir flooring project is completed, and it day Train will be rolling into the Notch Hill Hall at approximatelooks fantastic. Our contractor John Sale referred to our hall as ly 9:10 pm. This year's musical guests on board performing for "looking like something you would see in a Christmas Hallmark us will be Terri Clark and Dallas Smith. The hall has invited the movie.” South Shuswap Children’s Choir and their Director Kate Mackie The hall will be hosting their Heritage Day/ Open House on to perform on the heritage Notch Hill School steps at 8:30 pm. May 31, 2020. We would like to invite the Community and our Later, join in with the carolers around the bonfires. Hot chocolate Sponsors to share with us, learn about, and enjoy the oldest hall and hot dogs by donation. Collecting for the Sorrento Food in the Shuswap. Bank. A mixed Bag of Art with Rayna And to top off our busiest month of Vdh was at the hall November 7 the year at the hall, is our Ladies with her sold out painting class. The Christmas Social. Sunday December abstract Angel told with a story was 22, 1pm to 3pm. All ladies young and a Christmas treat for all. wise welcome to come, the more the This Winter while the hall is on merrier. An afternoon of coffee/ tea, holidays, the Notch Hill Hall Rental desserts, Christmas Carols and a gift Committee will be rebranding their exchange. Please bring a half dozen Hall and Church Rental Arrangecookies/ bars to share and a $10 ments. Look for our new name, wrapped gift to exchange. Painting Class with Rayna Vdh at Notch Hill Town Hall newly added rental packages, added A special Thank you to our hall services, and new rates in March volunteers who make all these events 2020. happen, and to our Community Sponsor CSRD. Registration for the annual Children’s Christmas Party at the For Hall / Church rentals / Enquiries please contact Marianne Notch Hill Town Hall is now fully booked. The history of this at 250 835-4721 or Sheila at 250 803-5206. party goes back to then local pioneer Thomas Cardinal. Thomas LIKE us on FACEBOOK at: Notch Hill Community Hall. Cardinal donated money to an Estate Fund for the Notch Hill Email us at: notchhilltownhall1910@gmail.com Find us at : 1639 School children. The money was to be used for the children's ed- Notch Hill Road Sorrento B.C . ucation and entertainment purposes. Children of Notch Hill and area were treated to Christmas parties at the hall and given a goodie bag to take home. We are continuing on with this tradition December 8, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Children will be treated to an afternoon with Bongo the Balloon Clown, face painting, a pianist will play Christmas songs for caroling, craft tables, free book table, a visit from Santa, and of course a
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minded, innovative, team-oriented individuals who have the time and energy to commit to this important role. The Board sets SASCU's strategic direction and ensures adherence to sound governance and risk management practices. New directors are supported with continuous education, so previous financial industry experience is not a requirement. Any candidate must be a SASCU Credit Union member in good standing since January 2, 2019 and are sought from throughout the Shuswap and Enderby. Those interested can review the Director Nomination Package at sascu.com/Nominations. All applications must be received by Julia Payne, Executive Assistant, by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
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Local Businesses Chip In on Cedar Heights Golf Course Dean Wallace, Director At Large, vinced us that this course was a special place without any time constraints, to Cedar Heights Community Association place for kids and first-time golfers. So practice their short game. It has been most The Cedar Heights Community Asso- we now are re-building our golf gratifying to hear that Joshua Haywood, ciation (CHCA) is undertaking a multicourse....and improving the grounds the owner of Haywood Golf, a manufacyear project to refurbish its outdoor around our other sports areas. And we turer of signature golf clubs in Vancouver, grounds and recreatook his first golf swing at tional area. RecentCedar Heights 22 years ly, it has focussed ago. That summer, an 8on the golf course. year-old golfer who alThe course has been most made a hole-in-one described by its viswas heard telling his itors as a gem due to grandparents that he, its park-like setting “couldn’t wait to come and atmosphere. back.” This experience is But its lustre was what inspired Joshua and fading. The thirty made him fall in love with year old irrigation the game, just like many system was failing kids that have visited our and the greens were course. In his case, he has suffering from an Left: SPARQ Industries running out electrical cable between the Cedar Centre and mainte- created a BC-based golf nance area. Right: Emergency line repairs on the old irrigation System. Photos contributed business, and is now able enthusiastic worm population that cast to give back to his coma new layer of clay onto the surfaces of the have the comfort of Hall, who is drawing munity to help grow the game of golf even greens every fall. Hilary Brown, President on his golf club management experience, more by regularly supporting his local to keep our golf course work on track.” of CHCA said, “Expansion of the Cedar YMCA / First Tee kids’ golf programs in CHCA chose to invest in its golf Centre and construction of pickle ball and Vancouver. course so it could continue to offer a round bocce courts took priority over the golf But the golf course story is not all course for several years. Hall Thomlinson, of golf for the same price as admission to a about golf. Revenues from the course and movie to children, seniors, first-time golfa C.P.G.A Teaching Professional, con(Continued on page 21) ers and experienced golfers who want a
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other sports support many CHCA programs such as the Children’s Christmas shopping event and hosting the flu clinic that benefit not just it members, but the public at large. Thanks to financial support from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and approval from CHCA members to invest in the improvements, the past two falls have been consumed with construction on the course. Lessard Excavating re-built four greens last fall, to the design specs provided by Marc Pezzin, of B&M Golf Projects in Kelowna. Nico’s Nurseryland installed a state-of-the-art irrigation system in September. Rick Porteous (Grind Yer Stump) ground down all of the large stumps on the course. All four companies not only provided the highest quality service but donated substantial time or materials to the project. CHCA also is building a new maintenance building and providing water and electrical services that will support its pickle ball, bocce and golf facilities. The Shuswap Community Foundation and the CSRD provided most of the financial support to these projects. However, just as in the case of the golf course, CHCA
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volunteers and local businesses stepped up to the plate. Martin Greenwood, an employee of SPARQ Industries, and Darcy Leach, both of whom are CHCA members, are leading the electrical installation and construction activities. SPARQ, Zappone Aggregate Processors, Integrity Roofing, Salmon Arm Window and Door and Sorrento Hardware all have been generous in their support of this project. Our members are also committed to this revitalization with CHCA volunteers having contributed over 600 hours of time just to the golf project thus far. CHCA has a launched a GoFundMe campaign to appeal for further funds to continue its work on the course. Just go to GoFundMe.com and search for “Greens for Geezers.” The project is in the Non-Profit section of the website. We appreciate the patience and ongoing support of those golfers who visited our course under construction this summer and hope to keep to schedule. Once sufficient funds are in place, hopefully in the Spring of 2020, CHCA will remobilize its volunteers and contracting partners to continue the re-building efforts.
Christmas Bird Count By Claudette Carlson Once again, it is the time for the Christmas Bird Count in the North Shuswap. As in the past, we are asking for volunteers and are asking anyone who has a feeder to count for us on Count Day. We will be doing the tally at my house in Chase at 210 Brooke Drive. The Count is quite interesting as we tally the species, compare them to last year and count the numbers and again compare them to last year. The area starts at Magna Bay and covers the North Shuswap to the TransCanada, Sorrento area and South Shuswap up to White Lake; so you can see that we need lots of volunteers. With the demise of the North Shuswap Naturalists Club, we are looking for counters from other clubs such as Salmon Arm and Kamloops. COUNT DAY IS DECEMBER 15 from dawn to dusk. My PHONE NUMBER IS 250-679-8148 and I have an answering machine if you have a count for us. Email is clodcarl@telus.net On a different note, have you noticed the large number of
Eagles on the South Thompson? I counted 132 one day and 115 another. And there are lots of Swans now too. The Swan Count will be in January, North Shuswap to Sorrento. Jack and I will do it again. Hoping to hear from you bird feeders on count day.
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Arts Council for the South Shuswap By Karen Brown Due to the lovely community support each year to area artists and artisans. As 2019 draws to a close, I’d like to What a success story it is! received from many area businesses, the speak about the Arts Council’s initiatives South Shuswap Children’s Choir is held The Small Hall Music Crawl is set to and how they enhance and enrich life in go ahead the last three Saturdays in Februeach Wednesday. The choir is open to the Shuswap. children ages 8 to 14. A second intake for ary. Listening to great live music in a cozy Music in the Bay is likely our most environment while sipping on a wine, beer enrolment will be opening in January. popular initiative. Few realize that the The Shuswap Artisan Market is bus- or cider is what you’ll experience as you live music concert series is presented by tling at this time of year as shoppers seek take in this life music series. The crawl the Arts Council. One can come to the will take place at Sunnybrae & Carlin out presents with special meaning. The water’s edge on a Thursday evening dur- unique artisanal work of many of our local Halls and at Sorrento Centre. Watch for ing the months of July and August to lis- artists beautifully showcased and sold news released on that great event! ten to great music amongst friends, family through the market, located at 1204 Notch The South Shuswap Children’s Theatre Troupe, Shuswap Culture Events and neighbours. It’s truly a comingHill Road in Sorrento. Calendar and Indigenous Day Cultural together of community in the name of the Many are unaware that the Artisan arts. Market, managed by Arts Council volun- Support round out the council’s communiThe series supports a number of artists, teer Board members Rose Collin and Deb- ty projects. All that we bring to the region sound and lighting businesses, could not be possible without the commarketing firms, accommodators, mitment and hard work of the Arts food & beverage services, sign Council’s Board of Directors: Presimakers and more. The economic dent Rhys Laug, Vice-President Ryan benefits that emerge through MuKurz, Treasurer Debbie Reeves and sic in the Bay alone is quite reDirectors-at-Large James Clark and markable. Programming that Rose Collin. enhances one’s lifestyle in this The outpouring of community already beautiful region assists sponsorship from local businesses and with attracting new residents, donors lately in support of the arts has thereby keeping our housing been overwhelming, and frankly, quite market active and healthy. FACES (Fine Arts Commuhumbling. Although there are too nity Explorations in the Shusmany to mention, please know that the wap) is our longest running proArts Council appreciates the support gram. Offering lessons in visual FunRaisers and Board: L to R - ACSS Board VP Ryan Kurz, so very much. Executive Director Karen Brown, ACSS Treasurer Debbie arts, dance and music, FACES The Arts Council was the benefiACSS President Rhys Laug, FunRaisers: Dee Lewis, sees children, adults and seniors Reeves, ciary of a sold-out fundraiser in NovemDebbie Howe-Smith, Michelle Mackay, Jaime Flemke & enter the studios to immerse ber. Sparkles & Spirits was taken on by Kasey Lewis. Photo contributed themselves in the arts in a safe an amazing group of five women ‘The and supported environment. Young famiFunRaisers’. We’d like to public lies making up our fastest growing demo- bie Reeves, replaced the Shuswap Lake acknowledge Kasey Lewis, Dee Lewis, Festival of the Arts. In its last two years graphic; that is evidenced by the number Debbie Howe-Smith, Jaime Flemke and as an arts festival, a total of $2500 was of new school-aged children enrolling in Michelle Mackay for their tireless efforts returned to artists despite months of plan- and support of the Arts Council. our schools. If we are to bring and keep ning and countless volunteer hours. Presyoung families in our midst, then proThe Council would also like to recogently, the artisan market, a non-profit cogramming like classes offered through (Continued on page 23) operative, sees over $180,000 returned FACES will certainly help.
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nize Area Director Paul Demenok and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for their annual grant in support of arts and cultural in our area. The Arts Council receives granting from several agencies to support its programming. Much thanks to BC Gaming, Creative BC, Shuswap Tourism, BC Touring Council, BC Arts Council and SASCU. Two years ago, the Arts Council established an Endowment Fund through the Shuswap Community Foundation. If you are looking to give in support of the arts this holiday season or at any time, please have the Arts Council in your thoughts. In next month’s article, I will talk more about the social and economic benefits arts and culture can bring to a community. On behalf of the Arts Council, I’d like to wish every one a lovely holiday season!
The Carlin Hall Square Dance Submitted by Jane Stephenson If you are looking for some good ol’ family fun time over the Holiday Season, then Carlin Hall is the place to be. Interested in trying something new? Have we got a great evening lined up for you! No experience necessary, no partner necessary, gender neutral!! Dress is casual, fun is mandatory! "Come join Wayne County Hog Tie and the fun-lovin' Ohioan dance caller Sean Fen for a boisterous night of square dancing at Carlin Hall on Sunday Dec. 29th! Sean will be travelling across the conti-
nent for a short BC square dance tour from Revelstoke to Vancouver. As a young and experienced caller, Sean can work a crowd through various dance figures with ease, no matter the experience level. Driven by the Appalachian old-time fiddle stylings of Myra Morrison, the dance band called Wayne County Hog Tie is rounded out by Darrin Herting on stand up bass and Denis Severino on guitar and banjo. No experience necessary, no partner necessary and gender neutral calling. Come one, come all!”
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Suede Boots: Purchase a suede protective spray specially formulated for suede. To clean, suede is also skin, treat like fur. Take a hard brush (tooth brush) dampen down, using dawn dish soap or a special cleaner rub stained area, rinse, let dry. Once dried re-brush and spray and seal with protector. Faux Leather Footwear: The problem with synthetic material is that it won’t absorb any product made for winterizing leather boots. What does help is bees wax, even bees wax furniture polish rubbed into the boot helps to give some protection. Besides being durable, synthetic leather does not have any seams or pores for the water to seep in. In general, at the end of the day, synthetic leather footwear will only remain waterproof as long as the waterproof coating lasts. Fabric Boots: A spray on Proofer will help restore the water repellency of fabric walking boots. These can be harder to clean than leather boots but it’s worth making the effort to ensure they are cleaned properly. Dirt particles left in the fabric can cause the fibres to decay, reducing the lifespan of your boots.
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By James Clark missed and all of our love and continued It has been quite the month for the support go out to Willy's family at this musical community here in the Shuswap. time. A few weeks ago we sadly lost a most The love and support of the Shuswap treasured member of our community, community has not stopped there. On Willy Gaw, who had been battling cancer Saturday 16th November a benefit event for most of the year. Willy was no was held for our dear friend, John Flemstranger to the Sunnybrae Coffeehouse, a ing (aka Johnny Skull, of much loved loperson who brought cal band Seal Skull nothing but love and Hammer) who is also entertainment to the currently battling canhall, year after year. cer. After an all too sudHis passion for muden diagnosis, John's sic, especially Gypsy family, the band and a Jazz and the sounds team of friends joined of Django Reinhardt, together and setup The was truly evident in Johnny Skull Variety the way he played. Show at The Nexus at He was a guitar playFirst: a show that iner with a serious cluded 7 hours of live sense of drive, makmusic, a silent auction ing it impossible not and an overwhelming to be drawn in by his amount of local support. positive and uplifting If you would like to exenergy. He really did tend your support to turn things up a John and his family, you notch, not only for can donate to his Gothe people he played FundMe page “Love for with but for the audiJohn” or even visit his Willy Gaw was no stranger to the ence too! He was a facebook page “Love for Sunnybrae Coffeehouse. major player in bringJohn -aka Brother John Photo contributed ing the sold-out DjanFleming Group” to send go tribute shows to Salmon Arm, reprehim a message. sented the local talent on the Roots & It goes without saying, but our entire Blues Stage in 2018 and appeared with community here in Sunnybrae are holdmany of the town's musicians in other ing these two families close to our hearts, outstanding performances under Gadjolo- and we send them both all of our love and gy, The Willy Gaw Quartet and The support. Ghost Notes to name a few. A benefit In other announcements, our Coffeeevent in memory and celebration of Wil- house series continues on Sat 14th Dely's life, and in sup- cember, with a warm welcome to our fesport of the family, tive, feature act: The Kringles. If last year was held on Satur- is anything to go by, expect a marvellousday 23rd November ly fitting performance by local band, in Celista. Anyone “The Blind Bay Blues Band”. Some who was unable to laughs, some blues, some holly jolly attend Saturday’s good times. Head out to dinner at the event, is welcome Sunnybrae Seniors Hall for Lasagne to donate by trans- ($9.99) or Minestrone Soup & Bun fer. Send an email ($4.99). Doors open 5:30 - 7:30pm, reserto mikebrivations recommended: 250-835-8800. deau3@gmail.com Wishing you all a wonderful winter holiday and we will catch up with you in for information. the new year. Willy will be dearly
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Cedar Heights Community Association Where Neighbors Become Friends!
By Shaunne Letourneau November is always a busy month at Cedar Heights. The hall has been decorated for the Christmas season, the stockings hung by the chimney with care! The Christmas Artisan Market and Bake and Soup Sale was held November 23. Over 250 people, including two from France, made the event a great success. Christmas baking, prepared by many volunteers, flew off the tables. Local Artisan’s sold unique items great for those hard to buy for people on everyone’s list. When shopped out, attendees had a choice of over 15 home made soups, a bun and dessert for lunch. In addition to gearing up for all the activities around the Christmas season, it is also the time of year when we are in full planning mode for 2020. Our Fall General Meeting was held November 18th – and the membership elected the 2020 Board of Directors approved the Operational and Capital budgets and the 2020 Activity Calendar was reviewed. Most importantly, a number of our volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the Association. Verna Nitsche received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Verna has been an active volunteer in the Association for too many years to count. She is the founder of the very popular Kids Christmas Shopping, now in its’ 22nd year. Verna also coordinates the Keep Fit Program registrations. Keeping track of the more than 120 people who participate in the program over the year, ensuring health assessment forms are completed and payments are made. Congratulations Verna and many thanks for your contributions. President’s Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the core team spearheading improvement of the grounds. The members recognized were: Dean Wallace, Brian Waddington, Glenn Smith, Darcy Leach and Martin Greenwood. There are two exciting new Programs being offered in 2020. Our Keep Fit Instructors are piloting Sit and Be Fit. This group class will be offered twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday from January 6 to January 22 from 11:00-12:15. It is designed for those with mobility issues with goals to improve balance, flexibility, overall strength, endurance and range of motion. Fee: $30 for Cedar Heights Community Association members and $42 for non-members. Registration is in person at Cedar Heights Centre Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 1-3 pm until December 19th. The session is limited to 20 people. The second Program is a Youth Music and Drama Camp. This camp will be held January 2 - 4th from 10 – 4 pm each day. Activities will include acting, singing, dance and writing your own original script for production. Participants will need to bring their own lunches and snacks. Pre-register by December 20th by calling Peter Blacklock at 250-675-3004. FEE: $50 Please check out our 2020 Activity and Program information on our website www.cedarheightscommunity.ca From all of us at Cedar Heights, wishing you and your family the very best of the holiday season and health, happiness and prosperity in 2020.
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Shuswap Overland Adventures “His name is Kingsley”
By Jason Lutterman “His name is Kingsley,” I said to everyone staring at me in the truck as I drove back from our hike. It was a dark evening and hard to see the road. Even with an almost full moon, the murky winter darkness was making the drive home difficult. Well maybe the large owl I had just named that was sitting in my lap had something to do with it. To be fair I didn’t see anything about owls in the new hands-free law, but please let me explain. It had been an incredible day. That morning we had taken a drive up the back roads around Adams Lake. We started on Holdings Rd and made our way up the FSR past the mill to Skwaam Bay. We made a quick stop to check out the recreation site and add it to our list of places to camp next year. We then made our way over to Rocky Point. A wonderful little rec site on the edge of a colourful bay. The strong contrast of the blue water on the tan rocks made the crescent shaped shoreline almost turquoise. From there the loop took us over the Upper Adams River, around the lake coming out on the 670 road in Scotch Creek. We had made good time and I wasn’t ready to go home. After a quick phone call and a detour, I picked up my wife, our dear friend Rebecca and loaded our pups into the back. We set off to hike the historic Flume trail. No matter how many times I make that trek it’s as stunning as the first. We made our way over and under the large trees that lay across the path, casualties of the recent windstorm. The loop seemed to go quickly and with it the daylight as we finished the hike in the dark. We began our drive home, everyone quiet and content after a near per-
fect day as I noticed an owl standing oddly at the side of the road, as if an owl standing on the road wasn’t odd enough. Something just told me to turn around and as I did, I saw the handsome bird walk directly into the road. I hopped out and ran to get him, but I was a moment too late as a passing truck clipped his wing. I managed to scoop him up and wrap him in a towel. His talons clasped around my arm, holding tightly as we got back in the truck. Both dogs looked stunned by the site of this epic creature as they sat silently and stared. “Now what?” I thought as we searched for the number to the trusted Shuswap Vet Clinic. The great staff have always been there when we needed them, and tonight was no different. I rushed my new friend Kingsley into the clinic where he was examined by the vet. Two other owls had also found their way into the clinic’s care that day. He was kept over night then transported to the Kamloops Wildlife Park, a well-known sanctuary for predator birds. Thanks for reading and keep and eye out, if you see an owl you just might #findyourscoop
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Sorrento Lions Club By Judi Kembel The Seniors’Christmas Party was held this year on Friday, November 29 and featured the Sorrento Glee Club as well as our annual Silent Auction. The doors opened at 6:00 pm and light refreshments were served at 8:00 pm following the entertainment. Snacks were on all of the tables as well as our usual poinsettias which were raffled off at the end of the 50/50 draw. We did not hold a meat draw on November 29th due to the Seniors' Christmas Party but resumed again on December 6th. Please note that on December 13th, we will have 10 draws for 10 turkeys – just in time for Christmas! The last draws for 2019 will be December 20th and 27th and will start up again on January 3rd, 2020 and continue until June 26th, 2020. January and February are usually quiet months for our club but we are looking forward to gearing up for our 2020
events. We will begin with our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park on Easter Sunday, April 12th. On May 21st, we will celebrate our 47th Charter Night and May 30th will see our 6th Annual Garage Sale. If you have any items to donate, please call Lion Wayne Kembel at 250-675-2616. Next on the agenda is the annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on June 21st followed by the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Beer Garden on July 1st. In keeping with the current bans on plastic bags, we wish to announce that the Sorrento Lions Club has gone green. We are using paper bags imprinted with our crest and name for the meat draw prizes. We also have bright yellow, jumbo tote bags imprinted with our crest and name for sale at $5.00 per bag. These cloth bags will be available for purchase at our meat draws or you can call Wayne at 250-6752616 to place an order. Remember when
Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, Council for the South Shuswap ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Phone: 250-675-3919 Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunny250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net brae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250Gray, 250-835-8696 835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca •Carlin Country Market • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. carlinpac@hotmail.com, Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, Heather 250-835-4422 WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean - Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Coubrough, 250-833-5955 Heather 250-835-4422 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Ed• Chase Fish & Game Club wards; thebackacher@telus.net. Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Ser• GT Dragon Boat Society vices (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 Cafe) 250-675-3661, email: www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca cisrcbb@gmail.com. HEALTH SERVICES • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • South Shuswap Health Services • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Society Sue McCrae Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Health Centre – FIRE DEPARTMENTS 250-803-5251 • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Lions Club - Email: sorren• Sorrento Hall #1 tolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento 1164 Passchendale Road, Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse • Arts
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you support your Sorrento Lions Club, you are supporting your community. Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento began on September 20th, 2019 and will run until June 26th, 2020. All funds raised go right back into the community. We always welcome new members. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento at 6:45 pm or contact the Sorrento Lions Club Secretary Lion Leona at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you! Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc/ .
and South Shuswap Community wapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, Leigh 250-515-4682 shuswapvsar.org • Notch Hill Cemetery Society - Louise 250-253-5776 • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona InfraDick: 250.574.4674, structure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222 dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Associ-4204. Vernon Moti office: 250-503ation (SWOA) 3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap • Sorrento & Area Community AssociaLeigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 tion (SACA) - saca@sorrentolschaffer@orl.bc.ca shuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250675-2599 • Shuswap Better at Home • Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250Wysteria 250-253-2749, 253-3663 sorrentofoodbank.ca sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation •Sorrento Minor Ball 250-832-5428 Geoff 250-804-6923, www.shuswapfoundation.ca sorrentominorball@gmail.com •Shuswap Hospice Society • South Shuswap Canada Day Commit250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 tee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 (Sorrento) • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866250-679-8638 293-3851, info@slams.ca, • White Lake Community Hall Society www.slams.ca 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com/ • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) Shuswaptheatre/ email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • South Shuswap Chamber of Com• White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club merce - Karen Brown - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 250-515-0002, manager@ southshus-
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail .com or call 250-463-2611 shuswapscoop@ • Badminton - Wed. 7 - 9pm at Sorrento Elementary.
BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd Thurs./mo. at 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Upstairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-517-8401 info@salmonarmtm.com www.salmonarmtm.com • Seniors Lunch - Last Thurs. noon at Duffers Den, Call to reserve 250-675-3661 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of Oct.) (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Contact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at 8:30am, meeting at 9am. Sorrento Place Clubhouse (Buckley Rd). Jacquie 250-675-2574 Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery. Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 10am - 3pm; FMI: Gail Boden gailboden@telus.net • Full Throttle Fitness - Mon,Wed, Fri. 7am & 6pm • Impulse Movement Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Hiphop & more. Seniors & Pre-school. 780-996-0623 • Probus - 1st Thurs. 10am 250-803-8930 • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. Oct 15 - Apr 20, 2020 Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. • Beginner Acoustic Jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. (Oct 15-Dec17) FMI Larry 250-675-5426 • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October-June, 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. • Singers - Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 250515-3276 Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca
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- Co-ed Keep Fit 9am - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / Ukulele Orchestra 7pm • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Ladies afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The Shutterbugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church - Adult study 9:30am, Service 10:55am • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 • Walk-in-Clinic - Saturdays 9am-1pm • Immunizations - Adults & Children. Book appt. w/health nurse 250-833-4101. • Volunteer on Duty - Tues & Thurs 10-2pm & Thurs. 8-2pm to answer questions about help for senior support servies. Visit or call 250-675-3661 email sshealthss@gmail.com • Foot Care - Wed. Call 250-675-3661. • Mobile Lab Services & ECGs Tues & Thurs. 8am-2pm. Bring Dr. Requisition & Medical card • Seniors Lunch - monthly Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 • Fitness Call Wanda for Class times 675-5098 • Garden Club - 2nd Thur.10:30am (except June to Aug) 675-2125 or 675-2029 • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm. New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:00am - noon. FMI Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008. • Fireside Knitters - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am - noon. Come join by the fireplace. • Page Turners book Club - 3rd Thurs, 10am • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story times, baby talk, colouring, craft days, and more check our website or stop by. Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage • Tues
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Line Dance (intermediate) 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm. Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30am 804-3987/ AA at 7pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men)1pm Rick 675-2829 • Wed - Five Crowns, 1 pm Ralph 675-5485, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am FMI Peter 675-2746. • Thurs - Quilting 10am Kathy 675-3605/ Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm Sheena 253-0820 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:45pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. FMI Trudy Grigg, sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca • Lions Club Weekly Meat Draws Fridays at Copper Island Pub 5-7pm Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Mon 7-9pm & Thur 2-4pm • Karate - Tues & Thu+rs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 • Arts & Crafts Mon 10am- 2pm (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Sit & Fit Tues. & Fri. 1-2pm • Games Day Wed 1pm • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, 5pm (except July/ Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild (SNAG) meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9am (Sept to Jun) FMI Jo (250) -832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588. • Coffee House Dinner 2nd Sat. 5pm. Please Reserve: Cam 250-835-8800
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BLIND BAY • TOWN HALL MEETING - Saturday Dec. 7, 10am
at Cedar Heights Centre. Hosted by Director Paul Demenok. Topic: Winter Road Maintenance
• Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail Public Meet-
ing - Dec. 9, 5-8pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre • WALK IN CLINIC: now open every Saturday 9am1pm. Copper Island Wellness Centre at Blind Bay Marketplace. FMI 250-675-3661. See ad on pg 16 • Impulse Movement Kids Christmas Party - Sun Dec 8, 12:30 to 3:30pm at Blind Bay Hall. Dance party and a Christmas movie for all ages. Also a bottle drive day for the dancers. All are welcomed. • Cedar Heights Community: • Christmas Dinner and Dance Mon. Dec. 9, 5pm • Youth Music & Drama Camp Jan 2-4, 10am to 4pm. Pre-register by Dec. 20. Peter 250-675-3004 • Sit & Be Fit Classes - Mon. & Wed. 11:am to 12:15 starts January 6 - 22. For a list of all events at Cedar Heights go to www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • South Shuswap Library - Mother Goose - Lively hour filled with songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Light snack served. Fridays at 10:15 am. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. Ages 3 & under with caregiver. Dropin. Baby Talk - This Friday program will resume February 7th, 2020. Pyjama Storytime - Enjoy the fun with songs, stories and fingerplays. Light snack served. Tues. Feb. 11, 2020. Unplug and Play Week - January 25 to February 1, 2020. Explore some screen free activities with your family. Okanagan Science Center program at the library on Jan. 25, 1 – 2 pm. Please pre-register. Last open day for Library is Sat. Dec 21. Re-opens Thurs Jan. 2, 2020. • Yoga at Blind Bay Memorial Hall - Thurs. 7:15 to 8:15 until Dec.19 and Jan. 2 - 16th 2020 • New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance - at Duffer’s Den. Music by Turtle Valley Band. Reservations 250-6752315 ext 2. See ad on pg 13 Eagle Bay Hall • Christmas Luncheon - Dec. 18, noon. View updated design drawings of Eagle Bay Revitalization Project and socialize with neighbours. • Playgroup starting in January - at the Hall for parents and children under 5yrs. Friday mornings 9:30am to 11:30am. SORRENTO • Light Up Sorrento - Dec 6, 6pm - 8pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy canes, live music, Santa Claus and fireworks. Fun for the whole family. • Incorporation Advisory Committee Meeting Thurs. Dec. 12, 6:30m at Sorrento Centre. Everyone welcome • Notch Hill Hall: • Children’s Christmas Party Dec 8, 2:30-4:30pm (Registration req.) FMI Marianne 250-835-4721 • Ladies Christmas Social Dec 22, 1-3pm. Snacks, Caroling, Gift Exchange.
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going door to door on Dec 7 between 9am to 2pm. Donations can be dropped off at fire hall (9am-2pm) or at Tappen Co-op. • Carlin Hall: • Coffeehouse - Dec. 7, 7pm • The Nutcracker - Sun Dec 15, 6pm. A traditional holiday favourite. SOLD OUT. shuswaparts.com. • Square Dance - Dec. 29, 7:30pm. No experience necessary. Live Caller Sean Fen. Music by Wayne County Hog Tie. Coffee & treats by donation. Tickets at Acorn music or at the door (children 12 & under FREE) • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse & Dinner - Dec. 14 featuring “The Kringles”. Dinner at the Seniors Hall Lasagne or Minestrone Soup & Bun. Doors open 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please reserve dinner 250-8358800. January 11 feature “Chicken Like Birds” • Children’s Make & Take Workshop - by FACES on Dec 30 at Arts Council for the South Shuswap. Register vishuswapculture.ca or shuswaparts.com NORTH SHUSWAP • Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 530 pm, starting at the Hub and ending at Scotch Creek Market with Santa. • Farmers’ Market Craft Fair - Dec. 7, 10am to 2pm. At NS Community Hall. • Celista Winery Annual Christmas Open House Dec 7 & 8, 11am to 5pm. • Christmas Dinner and Dance - Dec 7, 5pm at Lakeview Centre. Music by ‘Sleepless Nights’ Turkey supper. Tickets after Nov. 7. Call Ann 250-955-2899. • Coffee House at Lakeview - Dec 21. Doors open at 6pm. (set-up at 5:30pm). Feature Act 7:30 8:15pm then back to open mic until close • Ugly Sweater Holiday Party - Dec. 21 at the Scotch Creek Hub • Blind Bay Blues - Dec. 28 at the Hub. FMI & tickets call 250-955-2002 • New Years Dance - Stiff Whiskers performing. NS Community Hall, 8pm. Snacks, Champagne, Safe rides sponsored by NS Chamber For more North Shuswap Events check out the Kicker www.kicker.ca SALMON ARM & AREA • Speed Dating - Dec 2 and first Monday of the month at Blue Canoe Café, 6pm. See ad on pg 23 • The Wizard of Oz - Nov 22 to Dec 8 at Shuswap Theatre, 41, Hudson Ave. FMI inquiry@shuswaptheatre.com • Christmas Dance - by Enderby Old Time Dance Club on Dec 6 at 7pm. Enderby Hall. Everyone welcome. FMI 250-515-1176 • Women Who Wine - Charity event. Dec. 6 at Chances Casino. Dinner 6:30. Cash bar, live music, games. Presentations from 3 charity nominees. • Centenoka Park Mall: • Kids Christmas Craft Fair/Santa Arrival - Dec 7, 10am - 4pm. Registration free for kids 13 and under. Bring their hand made items or baked goods to sell. Register promo-
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tions@centenoka.com Pancake breakfast with Santa from 9 -11am followed by photos with Santa 12 - 4pm • Charity Workshop - Dec. 12, 7-9pm at Salmon Arm Innovation Centre. For Non-profits thinking about applying for Charitable Status. FMI 250-8325428. Reserve admin@shuswapfoundation.ca • Kids Christmas Shopping - Dec 13, 4:30 6:30pm & Dec 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm. Drop off kids with their Christmas list. Shopping and wrapping assistance provided. Accepting gently used or new items, for the sale. All proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital. Donations dropped off at Mall office or with KIM at Warehouse One. • Salmar Classic Theatre: HD Live from the Met • The Magic Flute - Dec 14 at 9:55am. PreChristmas treat ideal first opera for anyone, especially for young visitors. • The Nutcracker - Dec 15 at 1pm. Timeless classic production by the Bolshoi Ballet . • Wozzeck - Jan 11 at 9:55am. Visual imagination on Berg’s other operatic masterpiece. CHASE & AREA • 25th Chase Country Christmas - Starts Dec 6 at 4pm. Parade at 5:30pm, then Community Tree Lighting. Music by Tennessee Walker downtown. Continues Dec. 7 with breakfast, pics with Santa, craft & vendor fair. • Santa’s Breakfast – Dec 14, 10am – 12pm. Quaaout Lodge. Small fee and donation of nonperishable food. 250-679-3090 • Christmas Dance – Dec 14. Doors open 8pm at Chase Community Hall. Featuring live music by Stiff Whiskers. Light snack served around 10:30pm. Fundraiser for Chase Skate Park. Tickets at PharmaChoice Food and Drug, Railside Restaurant and Eye Candy, or Bev at 250-371-7136 • Ring in the New Year with Taste of the Shuswap Dec. 31 at Quaaout Lodge. 5 Course Dinner. Call 250-679-4200 to reserve. See ad on pg 19 • Chase Fish & Game Banquet - Feb 1. Chase Community Hall. Happy Hour 5:50pm. Banquet 7pm. Dance to "Sleepless Nights". Tickets or FMI Vickey 250-955-2374 or tickets at Millers Pet Vault. CP HOLIDAY TRAIN Featuring Terri Clark and Dallas Smith • Canoe - Dec. 14, 6:30pm 50th St. Railway Xing • Salmon Arm -Dec 14, 7:45pm at Lordco Gravel Parking Lot. • Notch Hill - Dec. 14, 9:10pm, Across from Notch Hill Town Hall • Chase - Dec 15, 2:35pm., Across from Chase RCMP building. • Kamloops - Dec. 15, 4:30pm Sandman Centre Parking Lot on Lorne Street.
For more events in the Shuswap check out shuswapculture.ca
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