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Working together to keep invasive mussels out of the Shuswap Submitted by the Shuswap Watershed Coun- feeders, which means they compete with fish cil and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Spe- and invertebrates for food. When they die, their small razor-sharp shells wash up on cies Society Representatives of watershed and invabeaches, and they have a putrid smell while sive species organizations along with conthey’re decomposing. In other words our wacerned citizens met last month in Sicamous ter quality, fish populations, and beaches are to discuss and learn more about the threat all at risk.” that zebra and quagga mussels pose to the Zebra and quagga mussels are unlike Shuswap. mussels native to The two hour public BC. They’re much event was held at the smaller – adults are Finlayson Street boat the size of a fingerlaunch. Two Conservanail and juveniles tion Officers – part of are invisible to the the Province’s Invasive naked eye. And, Mussel Defence Prounlike native musgram – were on hand to sels, they cling to speak about the issue surfaces and coloand demonstrate how to nize there. “That decontaminate a mussel means that boats, -fouled watercraft. dock pilings, water “BC has a strong intakes, hydroelecMLA Greg Kyllo, CSISS Director Robyn Hooper, and tourism economy, and tric facilities – anyMp Mel Arnold. Photo Credit: CSISS in this region the lakes thing under water – are an important part of is at risk of becomthat,” said Maddy Laslett, Conservation Of- ing covered or clogged with mussels,” says ficer “If invasive zebra and quagga mussels Sue Davies, of the Columbia Shuswap Invaare introduced here, it could cause devastasive Species Society. tion to our waters.” “It’s not possible to eradicate them,” Da“The mussels will greatly impact the lake vies adds. “Our only option would be to try environment, and our enjoyment of them,” to manage the impacts and that would cost explains Erin Vieira, Shuswap Watershed British Columbians at least 40-50 million Council program manager. “These mussels dollars per year, not including the cost to the (Continued on page 3) can reproduce prolifically. They're filter-

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Working together to keep invasive mussels out of the Shuswap continued ing juvenile mussels. The risk is that tourist industry.” when the boat launches, the standing waThe Conservation Officers explained ter would mix with the lake water, releasto the crowd at the event in Sicamous that ing the juvenile mussels into the lake. all travellers with watercraft coming into Marina staff attending the event were BC are required to stop at one of twelve encouraged to participate in the Invasive watercraft inspection stations that are set Wise Marina program. Danielle Toperup around the perimeter of BC. czer of the Invasive Species Council of “This is an important prevention BC mentioned that marinas could become measure because we know that the prima- Invasive Wise simply by helping to edury way mussels move around is on water- cate their staff and clients about the dancraft of all kinds: boats, canoes, jet-skis, gers of invasive mussels and how to prepaddleboards,” says Vieira. vent their spread. When a traveller pulls into an inspec“There are two important things all tation station with their watercraft, a Con- watercraft owners need to do to prevent servation Officer will greet them and ask moving zebra and quagga mussels, or any questions such other aquatic invaas which watersive species. #1: bodies the wawhen you come tercraft has been into BC with your in recently, and watercraft, stop at how long it’s an inspectation been out of wastation. #2: when ter. This allows you move from the officer to deone lake to anothtermine if the er within BC, alwatercraft has ways Clean-Drain been in a high-Dry you waterrisk area, and if craft,” says Dathere’s a chance vies. that mussels If your boat has Maddy Laslett and Rob Melvin demonstrate could be on the been outside BC watercraft decontamination. Photo Credit: CSSIS watercraft. and you have not High risk areas are provinces and had your boat inspected please call 1 states with known zebra and quagga mus- 877 952 7277 before you launch! For sel infestations, and include Manitoba, more information visit CSISS resources Ontario, California, and Utah. The musfor boaters at https:// sels are not known to be present anycolumbiashuswapinvasives.org/resourceswhere in BC. for-boaters/ MP Mel Arnold spoke of how imThe Shuswap Watershed Council is a portant this issue is on a federal level, and watershed-based organization that works MLA Greg Kyllo also showed his support on water quality and safe recreation in the for the efforts being made to prevent mus- Shuswap. The Columbia Shuswap Invasels entering BC. sive Species Society Society is a nonOfficer Laslett demonstrated how a profit organization dedicated to the prewatercraft would be decontaminated if it vention, management, and reduction of had come from a high risk area. The ves- invasive species in the Columbia Shussel on hand for the demonstration was wap Regional District. The two organizagenerously provided by the Royal Cana- tions are working together to prevent an dian Marine Search & Rescue Station 106 introduction of zebra and quagga mussels Shuswap. Officer Laslett used a powerto the Shuswap. washer with water heated to 60°C and Contact: For more information, please methodically sprayed the boat’s hull and contact Erin Vieira c/o the Fraser Basin Council in Kamloops at 250 314-9660 or trailer. This procedure is typically done Robyn Hooper/Sue Davies at the Columright at the inspectation station, and bia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in there’s no cost to the owner. Revelstoke at 1-855-785-9555. Officer Laslett also pointed out that standing water in a boat could be harbour(Continued from page 1)

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...Kick-Back!! By Editor Jo Anne Malpass In developing its recently released economic strategy, Shuswap Economic Development (SEC) used the Canada Census as its source for a statistical analysis snapshot and interviews and surveys with residents to establish priorities seen for each area within the Shuswap region. The Shuswap Region was defined as the four regional district electoral areas on the Shuswap and the District of Sicamous. Its 2016 population was approximately 18,000 residents. Since 2006, there has been slow population decline. Between 2006 and 2016, the area lost approximately 500 residents (-2.68%). Over the same census periods, the CSRD grew by 2.4%, and the Province showed a 13.0% growth rate. Area F, in 2006 had a population of 2,731. In 2011 - 2,368, a decrease of 13.3%. In 2016 - 2,454, an increase of 3.6%. The economic strategy report says the primary industry in Area F is tourism, with the addition of some small/ light industrial operations. Logging and other forestry activities have diminished in recent years but are still active on a smaller scale. Agricultural operations are present throughout the area ranging from small plot farms to larger scale commercial operations. Construction trades are also well represented in the area and support an active seasonal home building and maintenance industry. Area F encompasses a large geographic area, and the SEC through public consultation, heard differing views depending on the community within the area. Input received included some frustration with the CSRD and their perceived lack of services provided to the area, along with a sense of over-regulation (i.e. red tape).

There was also concern mentioned over the high proportion of seasonal residents and the impact that has on the ability of businesses to operate year-round. Using BC Assessment figures, the SEC estimates seasonal residences account for about 63% of the homes in Area F. Survey results in Area F saw having existing companies stay and expand, as the highest priority at 56%. That was followed by attracting nonretail at 32%. Distinct advantages on the North Shuswap listed include strong volunteer groups, a desire to create a sustainable community, unique rural lifestyle, entrepreneurial mindsets and remoteness. The 2016 average age within the project’s geographic areas ranges from 44.4 – 54.8 versus the average age of 46.4 for the CSRD and 42.3 for British Columbia. Area F has the oldest average age at 54.8. The average total income for the province in 2016 is $90,354. In Area F, the average income is $72,547. The average value of dwellings in Area F came in the highest in the region at $465,856. The Shuswap Region is well educated, with Areas C and F having the highest level of post-secondary certifications. In Area F, 54% have a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree. Labour Force - In Area F, 42.9% of the population is employed or looking for employment. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. Using the 2016 statistics, 19% of the labour force in Area F was involved in construction and the second highest was the retail trade at 13.9%. Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting came in at 7.2%.

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At the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board Meeting on June 21. 2017 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) – The Board approved the 2017 Statement of Financial Information Report as required by the Financial Information Regulation, Schedule 1, subsection 9(2) and section 376 subsection (1) of the Local Government Act. The total paid to elected officials in 2017 was $252,935 plus expenses of $76,546. The total remuneration for eighteen employees making over $75,000 each per year was $1,872,697 plus expenses of $75,054. Total for all employees was 3,979,246 plus expenses of $133.731. With the employer portion of statutory deductions and accruals of $1,033,407, the total is $5,265,589. Total payments to suppliers for the provision of goods and services for 2017 was $20,104,496. Total grants and contributions paid in 2017, including Okanagan Regional Library, first responders, search and rescue and to cities and towns within the CSRD was $4,928,133. New Staff Member - Marty Herbert, the new Team Leader for Building & Bylaw Services was introduced to the Board. 2018 UBCM Resolutions: Two resolutions were approved to be sent to the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. Change to Class E Regulations to Allow Farm Gate Sales - It is vital for farmers in British Columbia to be able to operate their farms to establish a living income and for citizens of British Columbia to have the ability to purchase heritage meats through farm gate sales. BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Agriculture be requested to make an immediate change to the Class E licensing requirements to give farmers the ability to slaughter their livestock on farm premises and to offer and promote farm gate sales. Resolution to address the CSRD's concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Recycle BC Stewardship Plan Recycle BC’s March 2018 Packaging

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plemented strategies to offset its corporate emissions, including; quantifying GHG reductions from a methane reducing bio filter constructed at the closed Skimikin Landfill site and a bio methane gas (biogas) plant constructed at the Salmon Arm Landfill. Proposed Cannabis Related Business Policy (A-71) The Board adopted the policy and directed staff to prepare amendments to Development Services Application Fees Bylaw No. 4000 to include fees for cannabis related business applications. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the CSRD will be requested to respond to licence application referrals for cannabis related businesses. This policy establishes a clear procedure and set of criteria for the CSRD to follow when responding to licence application referrals for any cannabis related business proposed in the CSRD. Where land use zoning exists, cannabis retail sales may only be permitted in commercial zones; cannabis production facilities may only be permitted in industrial zones. Cannabis related businesses are not supported on Residential properties, Land within the Agricultural Land Reserve or Areas located within 300 m of schools, parks, and any other public space. Grants-in-aid - approved for Area F were: $250 Shuswap Lifeboat Society (Relocate lifejacket kiosk) $1,000 SAS Dry Grad (2018 Celebrations) $1,800 North Shuswap Health Centre Society (Great Scotch Creek Walk About) $2,000 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Community Hall (Halloween event) $2,000 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department (Halloween event) The Board also authorized the expenditure of a maximum of $1,500 from the Electoral Area F Grant-in-Aid to cover the costs of landfill user fees associated (Continued on page 7)

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with the disposal of flood and high-water debris. The Board waived policy with respect to the Postapplication documentation required for the Seymour Arm Community Association grant in aid to allow this organization to make an additional 2018 application for a grant in aid while the postapplication documentation for the grant approved in April 2018 remains outstanding and approved a grant-inaid of $7,000 to the Seymour Arm Community Association (Maintain water pumper truck, purchase lake pump, construct Kids Don’t Float Kiosk) CSRD Noise Regulation Service Bylaw No. 5771 and CSRD Noise Bylaw No. 5754 – were adopted. Participating areas for Noise Regulations established by this

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bylaw consist of Electoral Areas B, C, D, E and F. No person being the owner, occupier or tenant of real property shall allow or permit such real property to be used so that noise or sound which occurs thereon or emanates therefrom, disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person or persons on the same property or in the neighbourhood or vicinity of that property, between the hours of 12:00 am and 7:00 am. The bylaw exemptions include emergency vehicles, farm operations on ALR land, some commercial vehicles, community or private events held at a community hall and barking dogs. Amendment to Bylaw Enforcement Policy A-69 to (Continued on page 8)

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address Proposed Noise Bylaw No. 5754- The CSRD has adopted Noise Bylaw No. 5754 to provide the RCMP with an additional enforcement tool to address noiserelated concerns. The enforcement of Bylaw No. 5754 is at the sole discretion of the RCMP; the RCMP is authorized to issue a municipal ticket for noise-related offences. CSRD staff will not be enforcing this bylaw. Upon receipt of a noise complaint, CSRD staff will explain the purpose and content of Bylaw No. 5754 to residents and direct them to their local RCMP detachment for follow-up. Amendment to Election Procedures Bylaw – The Board did not adopt an amendment proposed by staff to remove Mail Ballots as a voting opportunity from the CSRD General Local Election and Other Voting. A staff report said this voter opportunity is underutilized and there is significant administrative work in providing mail ballot voting to the electorate. The Board voted to keep this option to allow the opportunity to all voters, no matter what their mobility level. Electoral Area F: Development Variance Permit No. 650-39 (Lakeview Community Centre Society) a

DVP was issued to eliminate the minimum setback from a side parcel boundary from 7.5 m to 1.21 m for the east side of the existing Lakeview Community Centre building to allow for the construction of a new covered staircase. Electoral Area F: Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 830-19 and Lakes Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 900-24 – were each read a second time The CSRD recently acquired the subject properties located at 1946 Bristow Road in Celista and the Parks staff is preparing to construct a community boat launch and waterfront park at this location. The project includes an amendment to the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan to change the designation from SSA -Secondary Settlement Area to PK -Parks and Protected Areas, and an amendment to Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to rezone the foreshore from FR1 Foreshore Residential 1 to FP -Foreshore Park. Referral comments have been compiled and will now be referred to a public hearing to be held August 1, 6:30 pm at Scotch Creek Fire Hall.

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RCMP News Fatal Train vs Pedestrian Collision On June 1st, 2018, at approximately 4:40pm, Chase RCMP received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a train occurring approximately 5 kms west of Chase, BC. Chase RCMP and CP Police Service attended the scene. Investigation determined a male was walking on the railway tracks when he was struck by an eastbound train. Chase Detachment members arriving on scene performed CPR until Air Ambulance arrived and pronounced the man deceased. Chase RCMP have identified the victim in this fatal train collision as a 59 year old man from the Lee Creek, BC, area. CRA Fraud On June 11, Chase RCMP received a report of a Canada Revenue Agency Fraud. The victim reports receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency. The suspect told the victim they owed federal taxes and threatened the victim with arrest should they not pay the taxes immediately. The suspect directed the victim to purchase iTunes cards to pay for their overdue taxes. After purchasing approximately $3000 in iTunes cards, the victim gave the card information to the suspect allowing the suspect to the full value of the card. Due to technology allowing false phone numbers to be shown on call display, and because suspects are mostly from oversees countries, there is little police can do to recover the lost money. Chase RCMP have received several similar reports

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Maple Ridge Man Arrested for Stealing Motorcycle On June 18, 2018, Chase RCMP members were on patrol when they observed a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle travelling westbound on the Trans -Canada Highway. The rider did not stop for police and continued travelling on the busy highway. Police discontinued attempts to stop the motorcycle to ensure public safety. The motorcycle was later located in the Chase area and the rider, a 34 year old male from Maple Ridge, BC, was arrested. The man was released on a Promise to Appear in Court. Charges of Flight from Police and Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 are being recommended. Two-vehicle collision On June 20 at 9:30 am Chase RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision occurring on Highway 97B in Monte Creek, BC. A southbound 2004 Saturn

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lance arrived on scene. The Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department assisted in extracting some occupants of the upturned van. The six occupants of the van were transported to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The driver, and only occupant, of the truck was treated on scene for minor injuries and re-

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year term. Nominations will be accepted between Tuesday, September 4 and Friday, September 14, 2018 with declaration of candidates on Friday, September 14. The Campaign Period is Saturday, September 22 Saturday, October 20. Advance Voting Day is Wednesday, October 10 and General Voting Day is Saturday, October 20. Declaration of Official Election Results is on Wednesday, October 24 with the Oath or Affirmation of Office Deadline by Monday, December 10, 2018. Contact the CSRD for answers to questions about all local election administration. Lynda Shykora, Chief Election Officer at 250 832-8194 or toll free at 1.888.248.2773.

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Submitted by Terry Langlois The Scotch Creek community will have an opportunity to review and comment on the updated draft Master Water Plan at an open house event on July 26, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Scotch Creek Community Hall (located behind the fire hall). Since August 2017, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has been working to update the original 2007 Master Water Plan developed for the community of Scotch Creek. An advisory committee made up of Scotch Creek residents and business owners was put together in February 2018 to work with the CSRD and its consultant Urban Systems, to look at water servicing issues and demands within the community and develop a phased servicing plan. The first committee meeting was held on March 13, 2018 and the work plan and project scope was presented. This initial advisory committee meeting was open to the public and well attended by interested community members. Minutes from the meeting as well as the original 2007 Master Water Plan are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca The work plan associated with the update of the CSRD’s Scotch Creek Master Waster Plan includes a review of the options for water system size and level of service, an update to the water model, an assessment of the potential distribution system configurations, and preparation of updated cost calculations. A summary is currently being prepared for discussion with the committee at a workshop scheduled for early July. Once committee input is received, a draft Master Water Plan will be developed which will include the finalization of preferred options and servicing requirements and required engineering and cost assessments in order to apply for future grant funding opportunities. All interested community members are invited to attend the open house to (Continued on page 15)

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review the draft water plan. For more information on the Scotch Creek Master Water Plan update please re-

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Reinbrecht Appeal Date Set By Jo Anne Malpass An appeal for Leon Reinbrecht is scheduled for October 30 at the Kamloops Law Courts. Ken Brown was killed, and eight others injured, when Reinbrecht’s speedboat crashed into Brown’s houseboat on Magna Bay following a July 2010 fireworks display. In October 2015, Reinbrecht was convicted of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. On June 2, 2016, he was sentenced to three years in federal prison. He was also banned from owning a boat for five years following his prison term. A few days after the conviction, the defence filed an appeal and Reinbrecht has been free on bail since then. At the time, defence lawyer Fred Kaatz, who was cocouncil with Joe Doyle, told the Kicker there were two issues being appealed. One is

the Charter argument that Reinbrecht’s rights were violated by delays and the other is that B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan misconstrued evidence. Charges were brought against Reinbrecht 17 months after the incident and with several delays during the trial, Reinbrecht was convicted almost four years after being charged. The appeal will be heard by a three-judge B.C. Court of Appeal panel, the highest court in the province. Hearings usually start at 10 am and are open to the public except in very rare circumstances. An appeal case involves only judges and lawyers. Except in very rare cases, no witnesses appear in this court to give evidence. Judges review the written record of the original trial and then determine whether there were any errors made in applying the law.

Tragedy struck during Canada Day celebrations in Magna Bay 2010 when Leon Reinbrecht crashed his speedboat into a houseboat, landing inside. The houseboat owner, Anglemont resident Ken Brown, was killed and several others were injured. Photo credit Denis Delisle

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By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap The legislative session has come to a close and with that, many of us are left with more questions than answers. Since the May 2017 election, British Columbians have been wondering what the NDP/ Green coalition would bring to the table. For those of us at the legislature, we had front row seats to a government implementing taxes done on a trial an error basis, proposing slanted changes to our electoral system to further their own political agenda, and took actions regarding the KMX pipeline to harm our relationship with our neighboring provinces and our federal government. One of the government’s key deliverables this legislative session was the plan to eliminate the Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums of $1.3B (2018). However, they have opted to punish businesses with a new, higher $1.8B Employer’s Health Tax (EHT) in 2019, while continuing to collect the $1.3B in MSP premiums for a combined total of $3.1B. Against their own council, they have also chosen to hit businesses twice by introducing the EHT before MSP premiums are fully phased out. The EHT hits a number of small businesses that have never paid MSP premiums and has captured a sizable pool of unintended taxation targets, such as non-profits and schools. Adding insult to injury, the NDP have introduced these changes while

businesses are expected to juggle minimum wage increases. Throughout the legislative session, the B.C. Liberals and I have vouched for businesses and appropriate taxation, but it would seem that our pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Another major change being introduced by the new government is a plan to significantly alter our province’s voting system. The first-past-the-post electoral system has been a part of our nation’s history for the past 150 years and any change to this process should be approached with caution. Common sense would dictate that eliminating first-past-the-post and introducing a proportional representation system should be a well thought out process which requires thorough debate. Unfortunately, this monumental task was left to the last week of debate with little to no time dedicated to the issue. As the referendum draws nearer and key details such what the nature of the question(s) on the ballot, setting voter turnout requirements and regional thresholds have not been announced, leaving the future of elections in B.C. a mystery. Lastly, the Kinder Morgan pipeline has been a topic that has dominated the headlines both provincially and nationally. Since entering into government, John Horgan has known that he has no real legal basis for stopping Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion. Despite (Continued on page 17)

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this knowledge, the NDP’s efforts to delay the expansion has shaken investor confidence to the point where the Prime Minister has decided to take over the project. So, instead of a private company footing the $11.9+ billion dollar bill, now Canadian taxpayers will have to pick up the tab. This government’s direct actions have removed billions of dollars of private sector investment from our economy, whilst committing funds to a pro-

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ject, that could have otherwise gone on to fund schools, hospitals, and roads. I love this province, British Columbia has been the only home I’ve ever known, and it is my wish that people from all walks of life are able to find success here. Which is why it pains me to see a government introduce policies that would systematically stifle businesses, people’s livelihoods, and their dreams, while claiming to make life more affordable.

SASCU Announces Intent to Purchase Shuswap Insurance Brokers Media Release SASCU Financial Group is excited to announce it has signed a letter of intent to purchase Shuswap Insurance Brokers, located in Enderby. Based in the Shuswap, SASCU Financial Group includes SASCU Insurance from its Salmon Arm Uptown location. “This purchase expands SASCU’s trade area into a neighbouring community,” said Barry Delaney, Chief Executive Officer of SASCU. “The additional volume will support better pricing and expanded insurance choices.” There are no immediate plans to change the name of the Enderby-based business and all staff of both insurance groups have been assured continued employment. “We are very excited to have the Shuswap Insurance team join the SASCU family and we will learn a lot from one another,” said Delaney. “We considered a wide range of possible purchasers and we felt SASCU was the best fit for our clients and staff,” said Chuck Melanson,

Chief Executive Officer of Shuswap Insurance Brokers. The SASCU Board unanimously approved the purchase on June 26 and the transaction closes August 31. SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union, SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Having recently celebrated its 70th year in the Shuswap, SASCU’s growth continues with more than 19,000 members, 140 staff, and over $700 million in assets. www.sascu.com Shuswap Insurance Brokers has served Enderby and area since 1912. The community-based company offers autoplan, homeowner, farm, and business insurance through its team of professional and service-focused brokers. www.shuswapinsurance.ca

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…SideKick Focus on Kicker Advertisers and Supporters By Jan Penner Richard Lawrence of Copper Island Dock Systems grew up in West Vancouver, living near the ocean from 1 year old. His father has a workshop and taught him how to build many things, including rafts, boats and docks. It was a great way to grow up and he thanks his parents for the experiences. After graduation, he attended UBC where he studied Industrial Education and Industrial Design, a logical choice for a selfproclaimed “tinker”. He taught Shop at Hillside in West Van for 5 years. From there, his experiences were many and varied. He spent a period of time as the owner/operator of a helicopter flight school with a fleet of 5 helicopters, 5 instructors and a capacity of 46 students. In 1981 when the economy hit a big low, he sold his business and moved on to real estate, marketing

commercial and industrial properties. Richard Lawrence moved to Sorrento in 1995. His initial reason for the move was to be closer to his daughters. That goal was well met as one Pictured: Richard standing, friend John Inglis in front and daughter and family live in sister Jane in the back. “I was fortunate to live on the ocean Salmon Arm and the second and her family live next door to in West Vancouver since I was 1 yrs old. The tide came in 2 times a day and drifts of old wood and stuff would appear his house, on the beach in Sor- floating in front of our house twice a day with the tides rento. offering a variety of treasures. Here is an old dugout canoe In 1998 he began making we found washed up on shore. hardtops for Suzuki and Samari vehicles. After manufacturing hardtops with worldwide sales of over construction. 1200, one of the delivery truck drivers Copper Island Dock Systems (since mentioned to him that he wanted a dock 2004) has been a great business for and using his fiberglass molding skills, Richard. His mantra is “Try harder to Richard began making fiberglass docks get something better” and he and his and eventually, after selling over 200 of crew always try harder. Richard Law(Continued on page 20) them, this morphed into aluminum dock

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rence is open to questions and suggestions. He is willing to work with clients and potential clients to ensure they get not only what they want, but also what they need. Shipping completed docks hundreds and thousands of kilometers is not cost efficient. Copper Island Dock Systems has a manufacturing agreement with companies in Calgary and Summerland. These companies build docks using the same system as that developed by Richard Lawrence and his team, allowing customers access to the same designs of docks without adding costly transportation. A similar manufacturing agreement with a Hawaiian company even has docks appearing in the islands. It is a great way to supply a great product to a wide-spread area both nationally and internationally. When he is not working with the crew at Copper Island Dock Systems, Richard Lawrence loves to play with his grandchildren and daughters. While boating is high on the activity list, the family just loves the opportunity

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to enjoy creation and there is no better place for that than the Shuswap. Richard also devotes much of his spare time to rebuilding and fixing old boats and cars. He is restoring a 1941 Power Wagon, which will soon be used to tow a dock being delivered to a customer. The project sounds quite amazing and for anyone interested in seeing how it all came about, stay tuned to the History Channel in January 2019, as the restoration is part of a documentary Rust Valley Restorations, which will be aired then. Speaking with Richard was fascinating. He is a wealth of ideas and information. If you are contemplating replacing an old dock or want one for your new property, contact Mr. Lawrence and the crew at Copper Island Dock Systems. They will help you to choose a dock that meets all your needs, both functional and aesthetic. The Kicker would like to thank Richard Lawrence and Copper Island Dock Systems for their continued advertising support.

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Celista Waterfront Park Public Hearing By Jo Anne Malpass A public hearing on amendments to allow for a waterfront park and boat launch at Celista will be held Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 pm at Scotch Creek Fire Hall. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District completed the purchase of a 1.08-acre property in Celista in November 2017. The property, located at 1946 Bristow Road, has 100 feet of waterfront which extends up to Squilax-Anglemont Road. The project includes an amendment to the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan to change the designation from SSA -Secondary Settlement Area to PK Parks and Protected Areas, and an amendment to Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to rezone the foreshore from FR1 -Foreshore Residential 1 to FP -Foreshore Park. Referral comments have been compiled and will now be referred to a public hearing. According to the staff report to the CSRD Board, the proposed waterfront park will provide a boat launch, 12 truck and trailer parking spaces, public dock, picnic area and vault toilet. There will also be a kiosk providing park users with important public information which may include invasive species education and the Kids Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Float program. Logging, clearing and grubbing of the site along with preparation of the existing residence for demolition is underway. The plan is to create a visually appealing but effective park space with a focus

on a public boat launch and amenities including a vault toilet, picnic tables, bear proof waste receptacles and recycling receptacles. CSRD Parks is working in collaboration with the Protective Services department to site a dry fire hydrant on the property to enhance firefighting capacity. The plan proposes to plant native species trees and shrubs along the perimeter of the property which will create a vegetative screen for neighbouring properties buffering noise and optics while enhancing the aesthetics of the property. The site will be accessed via Bristow Road, allowing vehicles to pull off the main road before entering the park, reducing congestion on Squilax-Anglemont Road. Environmental concerns will be addressed by designing the boat launch with the help of a Landscape Architect from McEllaney Consulting Services. A geotechnical survey was completed to determine the feasibility of a boat launch at this site. Utilizing a graveled parking area and retaining vegetation on the site will be done to enable surface waters to permeate to the ground without causing a large increase in surface flow. Western Water Associates has been hired to complete a preliminary assessment of the property with regard to sensitive habitat. They will ensure that all necessary regulations are adhered to and provide advice with regard to mitiga(Continued on page 22)

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tion of any potential damage due to construction. They will be on-site during construction of the boat launch to provide monitoring in this regard. Silt fencing will be placed around the work area to ensure any disturbance from construction stays within acceptable limits. Construction will be monitored to ensure any archaeological findings are preserved. Parks staff are aware that if any heritage resources are discovered during construction they must stop work and contact the Archaeological Branch immediately. Little Shuswap Indian Band will be conducting field reconnaissance work with CSRD Parks staff. If the amending lakes zoning bylaw is not approved by the Board, CSRD Parks would not be able to move forward with their plans to construct the boat launch in this location. The property would either need to be sold or used for a different purpose. A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant back-

ground documents may be inspected at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/news and at the CSRD office, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, beginning June 28 and ending August 1, 2018 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays). Written submissions will be accepted at the CSRD until 4:00 PM on July 31, 2018 or may be submitted until the close of the Public Hearing. The Board of the CSRD will not consider any verbal or written representations or submissions after the public hearing has closed. Written submissions may be submitted to: plan@csrd.bc.ca or to the address above. Questions regarding this application should be directed to Christine LeFloch, Development Services Assistant 250-833-5957, clefloch@csrd.bc.ca or Kristina Flackman, Community Parks & Recreation Coordinator 250-833-5932, kflackman@csrd.bc.ca

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First Responders “911 … What is your emergency?” Submitted by Karen Boulter North Shuswap First Responders would like to thank all those involved in helping us to practice our Emergency Preparedness Plan during a mock Multi Casualty Incident (MCI) in Celista this past spring. We worked alongside our local Firefighters and BC Ambulance personnel, as well as community members who volunteered to be patients in this simulated tragic event. In doing so, we were able to practice our life saving skills and attend to medical emergencies that we may encounter when called upon in a real emergency. As well as attending 149 emergency calls this past year, NS First Responders meet twice a month to practice possible emergency scenarios, helping us to remain current in our full EMA-FR training. The more Responders we have trained through the Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board, the lighter the load for everyone striving to help our community members. Together “We Make a

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By Captain Mike Sanderson Anglemont fire department (AFD) has had a quiet month for callouts, but on the training side of things we've been very busy. AFD had one member go to emergency vehicle operation course and another member to interior firefighting course at the Shuswap regional fire training centre in Salmon Arm. AFD as well as Celista fire department joined Scotch Creek/ Lee Creek

fire department for training on exterior operations. When members from all three fire departments on the North Shuswap are able to participate and work together in training, not only is it interesting but in an event where mutual aid is required, we are better prepared. AFD would like to thank Andrew Hill for his service. On July 21, 9:00am to 12:00, AFD is having an open house at the fire hall. Look in ad for details.

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Media Release British Columbia’s Quarterly Environmental Enforcement Summaries, for the third and fourth quarters of 2017, are publicly available. The summaries outline various environmental enforcement actions taken by the Province, along with associated penalties and fines. Enforcement actions in the third and fourth quarters of 2017, included: • 28 orders • 176 administrative sanctions • 1,593 violation tickets • 11 administrative penalties • 46 court convictions • One community environmental justice forum These enforcement actions resulted in over $715,000 in penalties. This brings the total, since 2006, to over $15 million in penalties levied against companies and indi-

viduals for non-compliance. To date, more than 30,000 enforcement actions have been published in the summary, and entered into the ministry’s environmental violations database. Violations included in the quarterly summaries include: • hunting and fishing without a licence; • open burning out of season; • non-compliance with environmental legislation; and • introducing waste into the environment. The latest summaries include enforcement actions from the Wildfire Act, including increased activity and enforcement of wildfire laws during the unprecedented 2017 wildfire season. British Columbia has some of the highest wildfirerelated violation ticket fines (Continued on page 25)

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in Canada, and 124 violation tickets were issued by the Conservation Officer Service during peak wildfire season, totaling over $134,000 in fines. Notable enforcement actions, for this period, include: • Fruiticana Produce Ltd. received a $20,000 penalty for not meeting the requirements to take responsibility for the life-cycle management of its packaging and paper products. • Teck Coal Ltd. received three penalties, totalling $78,100, for failure to com-

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ply with an effluentdischarge permit for its Line Creek Operations. • Bralorne Gold Mines Ltd. received fines, totalling $73,150, for various effluent-discharge infractions. • Grace-Mar Farms Ltd. received two penalties, totalling $17,000, in relation to the management of nitrate sources to the Hullcar aquifer. Two individuals were found guilty on six counts under the Wildlife Act for trafficking bear parts, resulting in $46,000 in penalties.

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Submitted by Erin Vieira, Fraser Basin Council Update from Program Managers Erin Vieira presented the 2017-18 Annual Highlights Report, covering the Water Monitoring Initiative, Water Protection Initiative, Safe Recreation Program, and communications and advocacy: • The SWC facilitated meetings of up to 17 water quality monitoring groups in the watershed, to enable planning and information sharing • The completion of a monitoring project to test for the presence of nonylphenols in Shuswap Lake – they were not detected • The completion of the second year of research with UBC-Okanagan to determine sources of nutrients in the Shuswap and Salmon Rivers • The delivery of water-based safety campaigns throughout the spring and summer seasons • The completion of the SWC’s first annual Water Quality Summary Report • The launch of a new educational program to prevent an introduction of Zebra and Quagga Mussels to the Shuswap The year-end expenses were $194,236 and a surplus of $136,978. The four page Annual Highlights Report is posted on the SWC’s website. Erin Vieira and Mike Simpson provided an update on program operations since the last meeting: • Recreation safety campaigns were delivered over May long weekend

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Articles and advertisements calling on boaters to “Clean-Drain-Dry” and stop at watercraft inspection stations were promoted throughout the month of May for Invasive Species Action Month • UBC-Okanagan has commenced its third field season for the nutrient • research project Program Interim Review The SWC will commence an interim review of its programs this summer. A review committee will be established, and a recommendation will be brought to the next SWC meeting in September. Guest presentation from Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Bruce Weicker and Rob Sutherland presented on behalf of the RCM-SAR Station 106 Shuswap, whose mission is to provide permanent day-and-night marine search and rescue services on Shuswap and Mara Lake and prevent the loss of life and injury through skill, knowledge, education and accident prevention programs. The station has approximately 24 members on call 24/7/365, and has three vessels. Since their inception in 2012 they have responded to hundreds of calls and provided services such as med-evacs, first aid, searches and rescues. The RCMSAR is planning for their future, and currently raising funds for a feasibility study to identify the need for a training centre to serve volunteers, professionals and communities in the BC Interior with courses and programs related to boating, first aid and emergency response.

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By Jo Anne Malpass Shuswap Economic Development (SED) has developed a strategy designed to build a strong, sustainable economic development program. Regional Districts have a mandate to support and assist economic development within their region. SED was formed in 1998 to work within the geographic boundaries of the District of Sicamous and Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Electoral Areas C, D, E and F. (Sicamous is developing its own strategy so will not contribute after January 2019.) Along with a statistical analysis snapshot and community engagement results, the 63-page document describes a variety of economic strategies and provides recommendations for implementation over the next three years. The report says SED will have to adopt economic development strategies and actions that are flexible, innovative and sustainable. With an economy that has been an-

chored long-term in agriculture, forestry and tourism, the threshold for change is to create new opportunities and to strengthen what we already have. Issues such as a lack of commercial/industrial land in some areas of the Shuswap, the outside perception that the Shuswap is tourism only focused, limited broadband and low population density need to be recognized and addressed. SED will play a lead role in the implementation of the Strategy, but economic development requires the involvement of many individuals, businesses, and stakeholder organizations throughout the Shuswap Region. To that end, sub-regional advisory committees are proposed, allowing the level of business participation to be substantially increased and significant improvement to implement many of the foundational elements critical to success. The report says the focus of economic development in the Shuswap should be on en(Continued on page 29)

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trepreneurship and supporting business attraction, retention and expansion projects. This will require long-term community investments and continued momentum and patience into the future. Critical success factors include access to the region and to the lakes and trails, the character of the local people as ‘hosts’, the region’s underlying authenticity, culture, diversity and sense of identity, collaboration and communication. Key constraints are highways and issues relating to maintaining appropriate access to the lakes, human resources – staffing level, quality of visitor service, and land management planning (asset management and crisis management issues). Over 200 stakeholders provided input through confidential one-on-one interviews; separate online surveys for residents and business owners; and focus group meetings held with the Shuswap Economic Development Advisory Committee, CSRD staff, local business owners, economic development stakeholders and other support agencies including the local chambers of commerce and Community Futures Shuswap. Each sub-region within the area was different in identifying the issues and challenges, however many common themes emerged. Many stakeholders agreed that, although the small and rural feel is important, they also understood and welcomed the need for sustainable growth that will provide additional services and amenities. A lack of commercial land or “shovel ready” land was

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identified as a barrier to growth as well as a lack of housing choices, including the need to accommodate seasonal workers. Many stakeholders cited a lack of communication within their respective communities and with the CSRD as a challenge. They desire more communication about how and why certain regional government decisions are made. There is frustration throughout the SED Region with the lack of high-speed broadband, and a recognition that without it both growth and attraction of new residents and businesses will be extremely difficult. Many of the communities within the SED Region are within easy reach of larger markets, i.e. Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Kelowna, and consumer leakage is significant. There is a general lack of comprehensive medical services in rural areas, with most of healthcare located within the larger centres. There needs to be increased independent living support and other services targeted towards senior population. The strategy focusses on a variety of areas including supporting the agriculture sector which has been a vital part of the Shuswap economy dating back to the 1880s, promoting the Shuswap as a film location, supporting community specific needs and tourism. The strategy focusses on a variety of areas including a Business First Program, designed to recognize that existing and new businesses value the importance of timely approvals and certainty around the necessary permits and (Continued on page 30)

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regulations. Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) is the cornerstone of any economic development function. It is also an essential part of any business attraction program. Investors look for a community or region that supports and encourages the existing business community since if they make an investment, they will be one. SENIORPRENEURSHIP - With an aging population, many communities are exploring opportunities to create business growth by encouraging seniors to go into business. A successful program already exists in the Shuswap to encourage youth to become entrepreneurs, but an aging demographic of those 50+ also needs that support. RESIDENT ATTRACTION - Raising awareness about the Shuswap’s existing assets and the opportunities that exist, along with what makes the community an attractive place to live are the foundations for new resident attraction strategies. PHYSICIAN/MEDICAL RECRUITMENT - Healthcare, and specifically the need for a physician, was identified as a concern and priority in every region of SED. While healthcare is not a regional or local government responsibility, many communities and regions are taking progressive steps to attract physicians and other healthcare workers. The SED proposes implementation of different segments of the strategy over a three-year period, with many of the items ongoing after that.

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The North Shuswap Chamber is gearing up for summer and has been busy in and around the community. Our last meeting was held at the Anglemont Community Center and Jim Cooperman was our guest speaker. We had a nice turnout and discussed community plans, grants and other agenda items. Community Encouragement: As we are in the process of our community revitalization projects, we would really like to remind business owners the importance of looking after your business frontage for curb appeal. This will make our community more appealing for tourists and us locals! Also as summer approaches and the population drastically increases we would like to remind people to slow down, too many people are driving way to fast. We care about our children and loved ones so let’s keep them safe. Community Communications: Volunteers from the chamber are busy taking down old signs around the community. Some of these business signs are no longer in operation. We have tried contacting those businesses to inform them of the removal or suggest other options. We encourage those who wish to advertise for their business to look at other advertising opportunities before putting up a sign. You may have noticed that the center board is bare, this is because we are redoing the display. You will soon notice fresh paint, flowers and business signs going up. Want to advertise your business? Contact us through our web-

site. www.northshuswapbc.com The kiosks will be going up over the next 6-8 weeks. We were hoping for sooner but these things take time to gather material and streamline content. You will see one at the Fast Gas in Squilax, One at the Hub in Scotch Creek and another at the community hall in Celista. Next year we will spread out a few more up to Seymour Arm. These kiosks will display maps, historical pictures and write ups, a bucket list of things to do in the North Shuswap among other material. Looking into joining the chamber? Check out our website, directory, the center board, chamber referrals and face book. We love having new members and are here to support you. We take pride in our community and want to be proud of where we live, work and play. Together we will make a difference. Special Thanks: Thank-you to those Chamber members and volunteers for cleaning up the 670 forestry road. People have been using our side roads for their personal garbage dump, this is unacceptable and we hope that whoever is doing this will stop immediately and respect our environment. Jim Cooperman- Thank-you for being our guest speaker at our last meeting, very informative with some great ideas for future plans in the Shuswap. Mark Your Calendar: Next meeting will be on September 24th location To Be Announced. Enjoy your summer, be safe and have fun!

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Scotch Creek Gold Rush History Fever By Jim Cooperman With news that the next exhibit in the R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum will be about mining, I began doing some research into the three Scotch Creek gold rushes. The first one began when miners were heading to the Big Bend on the Columbia River via Seymour Arm and to Cherry Creek. While the story of the gold rush town of Ogdenville, which was later named Seymour City, is well known, there is little information available about the gold mining that occurred in Scotch Creek likely by miners returning empty handed from the Big Bend. There are just a few references to the first gold rush. In July of 1866, Dr. Henry Featherstone wrote to the Colonial Secretary, “When Adams Lake and Scotch [Creek} diggings were first discovered, it was thought another Williams Creek had been struck...” Local pioneers had heard the creek was originally named after two Scottish brothers who

found gold near the mouth. The Adams Lake diggings likely refer to Nikwikwaia Creek also known as Gold Creek, however despite all the prospecting, little gold was ever found there. The March 5, 1867 Colonist newspaper reported, “Mining on Scotch Creek and Tranquille River will be carried on with vigor this year, and with every prospect of the most favorable results. The former has prospected well and ten claims are recorded.” In December 1871, the Colonist reported that the Scotch Creek diggings were not new and “In 1866 Dr. Chisholm found a company of men making $8 per day.” Six years later, a Geological Survey report noted, “Scotch Creek, flowing into Shuswap Lake from the north, has yielded some heavy gold, but no mining is going on there.” The next influx of miners to Scotch Creek occurred after the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway line in 1885. Scotch Creek was the site of a construction (Continued on page 33)

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camp that housed loggers and sawmill workers who were cutting timbers for the railway, many of whom were Chinese. After being laid off from their railway work, some men likely headed up the creek in search of gold via the former Secwepemc trail that was used by the first miners in the 1860s. The Annual Reports of the Department of Mines provide some information about the second Scotch Creek gold rush. In January 1886, Mr. Dodd reported two companies making wages on a bar about ten miles from the mouth, with the gold in coarse pellets and nuggets. He also noted, “About twenty white men will winter on the creek and between fifty and sixty Chinese.” The news was more optimistic by December 1886, when Dodd reported that Scotch Creek has become a new mining camp with prospects of future improvement, “The creek is steep and contains large rocks which make the working expensive. The supply of water is abundant. The gold is bright and heavy and sells for $17 an ounce here. My estimate of $22,000 as the yield of this creek during the past season may be taken as approximately correct.” By the following year, the Scotch Creek gold rush was nearly over, as Dodd reported in December, “On Scotch Creek some $3,000 was taken out by white miners, who have abandoned the property and only half a dozen Chinese were left at the Creek last month.” We can only imagine what the community of Scotch Creek looked like in the mid-1880s, as there are few clues. The February 25,

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1886 Inland Sentinel reported that “20 odd whitemen and a number of Chinamen are busy preparing for active mining,” and that “the scarcity of supplies will soon be remedied as Mr. Chas E Williams is opening a large store at a convenient point for freighting and camps.” Two weeks later, the newspaper reported on the Scotch Creek stabbing case, when William Lee (who Lee Creek was named after) was stabbed by his partner, Charles Arbuckle, after a night of drinking and fighting. In 1965, CBC broadcaster Imbert Orchard interviewed the legendary North Shuswap pioneer, Jack Bischoff. In reply to the question, “When did the Scotch Creek gold digging start,” Jack replied, “I think it was in 1864.” He then went on to relate a story he heard in 1930 from an old -timer about his visit to Scotch Creek in 1886 when he witnessed a card shark trying to lead a cow on a rope up the gangplank and instead ended up in the water after the cow circled him. The Bischoffs also packed in goods for the Chinese miners. From these few anecdotes, one can hypothesize that during the 1886 gold rush, Scotch Creek likely included a store, a saloon and other shacks left over from its days as a railway camp. There was a well-worn trail on the east side of the creek winding its way up to what is now called “Chinese flats.” After five hikes in the steep valley, I have found the remains of five Chinese cabins; many examples of the old hand diggings, including large piles of rocks, pits and water channels; and two cabins from the 1930s. Years (Continued on page 34)

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Local old-timers, Ralph Bischoff and Larry Speed, assisted him with the research. The exhibit, “Can you dig it? – Shuswap Mining History” opens July 8th at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum and will include maps, artifacts and photos. The best way to explore the area is from the forks at 12 km on the Scotch Creek logging road, as private land and First Nation land restrict access elsewhere.

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step to really look at the business opportunity. And that's what it is, a business. In general it's not the business that stops them as the opportunity is good. Often it's the spouse - will they be fulfilled, either with their hobby/passion or a compatible job opportunity. One problem we're wrestling with right now is accommodation. A doctor we are working with is looking for a long term rental - say 3 years. They want to settle down and call it their 'home' but they still have a house elsewhere that they're not ready to part with. We're working our local contacts but if you know of anything, contact us info@nshealthcentre.ca or 250-377-5462. Whatever the outcome of these encounters, we stay positive and continue our search. We know Doctor Right will come along. On a similar but different tack - the NS Health Centre society is looking for a few new directors. Many of us have been in place for a few years now and it's time for a change. A background in health is not needed, just an interest in working towards the betterment of the communities in the North Shuswap and a love of life!

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By Jay Simpson Where would you like your friendly neighbourhood cannabis store? The Electoral Area Directors for all CSRD areas (A,B,C,D,E and F) got together on June 7th, and one of the topics was a cannabis policy, regulating areas where retail and production facilities might locate. Regulating the location of cannabis retail and production facilities is a good thing. There are a number of public comfort issues such as smell and distance from minors that should be seriously considered. The CSRD staff has come up with a draft policy that is mainly borrowed from other jurisdictions, but unfortunately does not work to our benefit. Retail cannabis sales are required to be in a Commercial zone and no less than 300m from daycares, health centres, libraries, parks & playgrounds. This is a good idea, and in a perfect world would be fine. In reality, in a small community it's difficult to find a commercial location with all these assets. Cannabis production is limited to Industrial zoned property, not on ALR land, and with the same distance regulations as retail locations. How many Industrial zoned properties are in the

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Discover the North Shuswap By Jo Anne Malpass The North Shuswap is an increasingly popular destination for families, adventurers, golfers, hikers, bikers and winter sports enthusiasts. On the North Shuswap, or close by, there are activities for all ages, from zorbing, white water rafting and riding a Segway to farmers’ markets, wine tours and visiting the donkeys. Off Road Segway Tours & Innovative Adventure is BC's First Off Road Segway Tour Operator. With 40 years of Guiding Experience, it offers an Eco-Friendly Adventure at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. After orientation, explore the trails on a Segway along the river, through 95% forest trails and 5% paved trails. The other tour offered is through Shuswap Lake Provincial Park with its 149 hectares of canopy forest campground and a kilometre of sunny Shuswap Lake beach trail on 80% paved trails and roadways and 20% forest and beach trails. You are invited to join The Adams River Salmon Society for their Environmental Interpretive WalkAbouts, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM every Wednesday during June, July, August and September, leading up to the Salute to the Sockeye 2018 at Tsútswecw Provincial Park (Roderick Haig-Brown). The 26 km trail system is used for hiking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. These environmental education programs are presented through the non-profit Adams River Salmon Society Volunteers and Partners. 2018 marks the 22nd celebration of the Salute to the Sockeye which takes place on the dominant year of the four-year cycle. The Salute runs from September 28 – October 21, 2018 Open from 8:00am – 4:00pm daily. Opening Ceremonies will be on Sunday September 30, 1:00pm. Whether you are a keen river runner or wish to introduce your family to white-water, the Adams River is superb rafting fun. Enjoy over one hour on a 10-km section of the river

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and group YOGA classes, Dry Land Water Safety Clinics, and Fun in the Outdoors, Survival Basics. Upcoming workshops include ladies’ outdoor survival, and kid’s experiential day camps. To learn more or register for a workshop, go to www.lifeforceenergy.net For hiking and biking, there are several trails on the North Shuswap including Albas Falls (Celista Creek), Copper Island, Crowfoot Mountain Mobley Lookout, Evelyn Falls, Grizzly (Fowler) Mountain, Magna Bay - Celista Loop, Pukeashun Mountain, Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, Scotch Creek/ Hlina Lookout, Seymour River Falls and Shuswap Lake Provincial Park. For a full list, directions and Trail Information, go to shuswaptrailalliance.com. If you have a physical disability, contact Shuswap Trailrider Adaptive Adventure Society, which provides opportunities for less mobile individuals to experience the outdoors. The trailrider is essentially a modified wheelchair with the ability to travel on hiking trails through the woods and up and down small hills with the aid of volunteers acting as “sherpas.” To book, call Debra McDonald at 250-832 -1353 or email debram2@telus.net Quaaout Lodge has a variety of events and cultural activities and workshops, along with its Talking Rock Golf course and Le7ke Spa. To learn what is being offered each week, contact Frank Antoine (Cultural Co-

ordinator) at Quaaout Lodge 250-679-3090 or by email at culture@quaaoutlodge.com. If you are looking to get out on the lake, there are a variety of rental options. Along with boat rentals, Captains Village Marina at Scotch Creek gives wakesurf lessons by the hour and for those who already know how to surf, Wednesday nights are Shred Nights. Surfing from 5:30pm till dark, starting at the marina. Sea Doo Rentals are available at many places including Wildman Rentals in Celista and at the Narrows. Magna Bay Adventure Sports has sea doo, pontoon and ski boat rentals. Scotch Creek Cottages has a variety of watercraft for rent, ski boat, pontoon boat, surf and wakeboard boat, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Phone 250-955-0080 or email: info@shuswap.ca Anglemont Marina has Inflatable Stand up Paddle Boards available in assorted sizes for hourly or daily rates. Life jackets, leashes along with the board and paddle are included in the rental rates. Sun Beach at Celista has a variety of rental equipment including Kayaks, Canoes, wakeboards and tubes. The rental shop at Cottonwood Cove RV Resort has kayaks and stand-up paddleboards which you can enjoy in the calm safety of The Cove or for exploring the Shuswap Lake. Shuswap Trout Scout, your guided fishing charter on the Shuswap in the com(Continued on page 43)

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fort of a 24ft Regal with an enclosed washroom, all the fishing gear and refreshments supplied on your 5-hour charter departing from Captains Village Marina in Scotch Creek. Your guide has over 25 years experience on the Shuswap plus has guided the Arctic Circle and Pacific Ocean. Bay Cruises & Water Sports offers private cruises leaving from Magna Bay to a variety of locations on the Shuswap, as well as water sport activities like skiing, tubing and wakeboarding. Website has changed to baycruises.co Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometre of sandy, pebble beach and offers a large grassy play area, an adventure playground, a large boat launch and a self -guiding nature trail. There is a Nature House Store and the park also offers rentals of kayaks and stand up paddle boards. More gentle activities include: Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Visit the donkeys, shop the Donkey Shoppe, and have a wonderful day at the farm. Open five days a week (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, located at 7877 Skimikin Road off the Chase/ Falkland Highway. The donkeys have a safe place to live because of admission, membership and donations, items purchased at the shop and the efforts of everyone who cares for and visits the donkeys. Celista Estates Winery is open from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm daily or take in a wine tour on Wednesdays (Continued on page 44)

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and Saturdays at 11 am. The winery has been in operation for eight years and has won over 60 medals in various provincial, national and North American competitions. Rose Clifford - The 4.5 acre park in Scotch Creek has a children's playground, baseball diamond and ball field, all-court (tennis, basketball, pickleball), swings, picnic area and flush toilet. If you have kids, this park is fun for all ages. There are several beach front community parks, Beswick Road Community Park at Seymour, St. Ives Park, Lakeview at Anglemont, Ross Creek Park at Magna Bay, Pioneer Park at Celista by the Community Hall, Wharf Road Park in Scotch Creek and Cornwall Road Park at Lee Creek. For more information see the parks directory at csrd.bc.ca Farmers Markets are held at Scotch Creek on Sundays from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Hub across from the entrance to Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista on Wednesdays from 9 to 1.

Bingo – every second Thursday evening Lakeview Centre, every Monday evening North Shuswap Community Hall. Doors open at 6 pm games start at 7 pm. Golfing available at Talking Rock Golf Course at Quaaout Lodge or Anglemont Estates Golf Course. There are many local shops to browse in, from Seymour Arm to Scotch Creek, selling a variety of local art, fashions, waterrelated items and souvenirs. Dining choices include Jack Sam’s Restaurant at Quaaout Lodge, The North Shuswap Cookhouse, Ecotreats Organic Café & Bakery, Paradise Pizza and Be Teased Food Truck at Scotch Creek, The Barking Dog Food Truck at Anglemont Marina and Funkerbellies at Celista. If you are looking for entertainment, Friday Nights Live - Night Market and Live Music runs every Friday night in July and August across from the entrance to Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, starting at 6 pm. Open mic at 6:30 pm and features at 8 pm. Take your family out for a night of food, local shopping and great live entertainment.

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Live Music All Summer By Jo Anne Malpass There’s live music almost every night this summer around the Shuswap, including Friday Nights Live at Scotch Creek, Tuesdays at Chase Memorial Beach, Wednesdays on the Wharf at Salmon Arm and Music in the Bay at Blind Bay each Thursday. Here is the 2018 Music Lineup. Friday Nights Live has moved to The Hub, across the street from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park at Scotch Creek. A variety of vendors will be set up and the free entertainment starts with open mic at 6:30 pm, then an opener act and a feature. July 6 - Randy Roberts, Birch Bark July 13 - Jude Lee, Chorogues July 20 – Barry, Blind Bay Blues Band July 27 - Jan Kudelka, Scattered Atoms Aug. 3 - Peter Clark, Kira and Evan Aug. 10 – Elderberries, Jon and Suzie Aug. 17 – Lindsey, Perry Tucker Band Aug. 24 - Ruby Bruce, Jeremy Kneeshaw Aug 31 - Tia Speed, James and the North Shore. Music on the Lake at Chase runs every Tuesday at Chase Memorial Beach in July and August at 7:00 pm, local artisans and farmers, art in the park and food trucks. July 3 - von Reason July 10 - Rolling Trainwreck July 17 - Me and Mae July 24 - Flint & Feather July 31 - Ben Klick Aug. 7 - Tatiana Speed

Aug. 14 - CORNSTOCK from 5pm to 8:30pm. Featuring: Tanner Dawson & Sarah Beatty. Also, hot buttered corn will be for sale, corn themed crafts for kids, and the A-MAIZE-ing Corn Cook-off Challenge. Aug. 21 - West My Friend Aug. 28 - Jennie & the Gents Music in the Bay at Blind Bay is every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm (Centennial Field on the corner of Centennial and Blind Bay Roads). Free live music concerts by the water, cold beverages and food on site. July 5 - Andrew Allen July 12 - Mountain Sound July 19 - Me and Mae July 26 - Tiger Moon Aug. 2 - Mihirangi Aug. 9 - Blue Voodoo Aug. 16 - Dirt Road Opera Aug. 23 - Locarno Aug. 30 - Shred Kelly Wednesday on the Wharf in Salmon Arm is in its 25th year. Concerts begin at 6:45 pm at Salmon Arm Marine Park. BYO Blanket or lawn chair, a picnic and enjoy live music with the whole family. Admission donations are collected onsite at the half time. July 4 - Tandem Yam July 11 - Aerialists July 18 - Dani Strong July 25 - Seal Skull Hammer Aug. 1 - This Way North Aug. 8 - Sam Spades Aug. 15 - Madeline Tasquade & Sarabande Aug. 22 - West My Friend Aug. 29 - Devon Coyote Other Music Days Enderby has Music by the River on select Sundays and Sicamous has Music in the Park at Beach Park every (Continued on page 46)

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A recent study found that music fans who attend concerts once every two weeks or more "were the most likely to score their happiness, contentment, productivity and self-esteem at the highest level (10/10)." Because the study was commissioned by a large entertainment venue, the source has to be considered, but all the local live music venues report happy people, tapping their toes or dancing and enjoying the opportunity to meet old friends or make new ones. For more information on any of these events, go to www.shuswaptourism.ca or www.shuswapculture.ca or www.shuswapevent.com

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By Bruce Nyeste This show is a co-op of professional potters and craftspeople from our local area. The quality of the work gets better every year. Featuring functional, sculptural, raku and crystalline glazed pottery. We also have a remarkable selection of jewellery, floral framed art, metal sculptures, glass

and amazing fibre art. Come and meet the artists and maybe take home a piece of fine work. The Hall is air conditioned and admittance is free The show runs on August 4th and 5th from 10.am until 4pm in the Sorrento Memorial Hall located at 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento.

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Celista Estate Winery continues to rank tops in National Wine Awards Press Release Celista Estate Winery is celebrating the award of a double gold medal for its Celista Cuvee white wine in the 37th Annual All Canadian Wine Championships. Celista also won a bronze medal for its Ortega. The championships included 1393 wines from 492 wineries across Canada. All wines were judged on the 100 point system. A double gold medal is awarded to the single highest rated wine in a specific category. Celista Estate Winery won the double gold medal for its white wine blend called Celista Cuvee. The All Canadian Wine Championships is considered the country’s leading wine competition. A panel of 20 wine experts from six different provinces critiqued the wines for sensory components, varietal character and structural roundness. “Winning medals in such a prestigious national championship is a strong statement to the quality of our wines,”

says Jake Ootes, who with his wife Marg own and operate Celista Estate Winery. “The double gold is a real thrill for us. Our effort is to continue to produce the highest quality wines.” Celista Winery has won over 60 medals over 8 years in various Canadian and U.S. competitions. “Wine competitions allow us to compare our wines to those of our peers. We are extremely pleased with the results as we continue to build our winery business. On July 2 we will be entering our 9th year of winery operation and 16th year of growing grapes.” “The terroir, soil conditions, weather and the surrounding atmosphere, make our wine taste great,” says Marg who continues to handle enhancement projects on her 160-acre farm with a stone work entrance, gardens, flowers, shrubs, trees. You can find Celista Estate Winery at 2319 Beguelin Road in Celista, on www.celistawine.com or telephone 250955-8600.

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(just colour), it must have a light source behind it in order to project to the viewer. Modern TV’s use LED’s for backlighting which is why almost all TV’s you’ll see are referred to as LED. There are a few different ways to backlight a TV using LED’s so this is an important aspect to consider. Cheaper TV’s use side lighting whereas better ones will use an array of LED’s equally spaced across the full back side of the screen. The next topic we’ll discuss is resolution. TV screen resolution determines the detail of the picture on your TV. Not long ago, 1080p was the standard resolution for a high definition picture but now you’ll find 4K TV’s are becoming the norm so best to look for that in your new TV. Finally, we’ll talk about Smart TV. What makes a TV ‘smart’ is its ability to connect to the Internet, either wired or wirelessly, much like a computer. Smart TV’s will have built in applications that will allow for direct access to services such as YouTube and Netflix so make sure you know which services you would like to use before making your purchase. Hopefully this will give you a clearer understanding of what to look for in a new TV. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions or comments.

Once upon a time a person could walk into a TV store, look at the picture on a few different sets, choose the one they like best and be home by lunch to watch the game. But times have changed and buying a new TV today has become much more complicated. Understanding modern TV technology before you head to the store can save a lot of headache and frustration once that salesperson gets a hold of you. In this article, we’ll try to provide you with a basic understanding of what you’ll find when you get out there. The first thing you’ll want to think about before you go shopping is what size TV you are looking for. A good way to determine that is to measure the distance (in inches) from where your eyes will be to where the TV will sit and divide that number by 2.5. For example, if the viewing distance is 10 ft (120 inches), then you should be looking for a TV that’s around 48 inches. Now let’s talk about the picture technology. Virtually all TV sets currently on the market have LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens. LCD TV’s have been around for years and has become the current standard for pretty much any display screen you’ll find, including TV’s, computer monitors, (250)955-0816 smartphones, watches and johnseymour@Lakesidetech.ca so on. Since LCD does not www.lakesidetech.ca produce light on its own

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Lucille Ketemer Our Ladies Golf Club is now in full swing. On Tuesdays, for our Putting Challenge, we all contribute a loonie. The women with the lowest number of putts share the pot with the women who have the longest putt on hole #9. The Longest Putt winners were: Claire Vukadinovic, Judy Weller, Brenda Buffel, and Jan Wojciechowski and the Least Amount of Putts winners were: Liz Smith, Lynn Miller, Brenda Buffel, Joanne McNeilly, and Judy Weller. The Zone 2 Challenge held on June 5th and 12th was won by Doris Hunter and our first pin round held on May 29th was won by Lynn Miller who had a fantastic game. Congratulations to both of you. On Thursdays we had the following games: The Dice Game: 1st Place winners: Darla Wilkinson, Irene Anderson, Karen Freeman , and Liz Smith. 2nd place winners: Joanne McNeilly, Lori Miller, Doris Hunter, and Brenda Buffel. O.N.E.S.: 1st place – Jan Wojciechowski, 2nd place – Judy Weller, 3rd place – Joanne McNeilly. Mystery Criteria: Tied for 1st place: Darla Wilkinson, Irene Anderson, and Lynn Miller. Bingle Bangle Bongle: 1st place – Karen Hahn, 2nd place – Colleen Leroux, 3rd place – Claire Vukadinovic. On our much anticipated Guest Day, it was very cloudy but we were extremely fortunate that the rain held off. We had 24 members and guests and

each received a beautiful, summery gift bag created by Bev Shea and her helpers. Each hole had a proximity challenge and although Judy Weller won four of them she took one prize and graciously donated the other 3 for door prizes. Judy won closest to the rope on #1, longest drive on #4, closest to the twirly on #6, and KP 2nd shot on #7. The other winners were: Darla Dingeldine longest putt on #2, Liz Smith – closest to the twirly on #3, Jan Wojciechowski – KP 2nd shot on #5, Marg Lindsay – longest putt on #8. For #9 we had a putting challenge created by Liz Smith and really enjoyed by all. The winner was Brenda Buffel. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who came out. After the prize presentations, we had a lovely lunch provided by Craig. Thanks Craig and Deirdre. We again want to acknowledge those who donated prizes: Home Hardware, Ross Creek Store, B & D Concrete, The Kicker, Gerry Shea, Lucille Waters, Pat Robertson, Anglemont Estates Golf Course and Jan Wojciechowski. To quote Doris Hunter “Although we golf for skill improvement, exercise, and social interaction, we really do like to win prizes”. Our next big event will be Christmas (Boxing Day) on July 26th. The sign-up sheet will be at the clubhouse by July 13th. July and August tee times will be at 8 a.m. so please arrive early so we can be ready to start golfing at 8 am.

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Anglemont Men’s Golf By Gerry Shea The annual Anglemont Men’s Club Match Play Tournament has started and will continue throughout the summer. Last year’s champion is Bob Hart and again he will be tough to beat. The format is a double knockout tournament. The “B” side winner will have to beat the “A” side winner twice in order to claim the trophy. The regular Men’s Club Championship weekend will be August 25 and 26. The “nine and dine” tournaments will continue over the summer. For more information about the tournament, please contact the Anglemont Golf Course at 9552323. A heartfelt thank you to the various sponsors having generously supplied the club with prize donations. Our sponsors are Celista Wineries, Dave’s Auto, EcoTreats Natures Market, Home Hardware, Ross Creek Country Store, SunBum Docks, PharmaChoice Drug Store, Paradise Pizza, Captains Village Marina, Sunnyside Market,

Ian Robertson (IRRR Painting), B & D Concrete and Anglemont Estates Golf Club. Men’s Club plays every Thursday, shotgun start at 5:00 PM followed by supper. Hole prizes such as “closest to the hole” and “longest putt” are awarded to the winners. Members also compete for low net and low gross honours. New members are always welcome. Club dues are $64.00 of which $30.00 goes to prizes and supper for the Club championship. The remaining $34.00 goes to The BC Golf Association for providing the golfers handicap calculations and membership with GolfCanada. Senior men play Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30 in July and August. For the first time, the Men’s Club has purchased three sandwich boards with information on the Thursday Men’s night play. These boards have been placed in Scotch Creek. Celista and at the course.

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Submitted by Karen Hill Rise ‘n’ Breakfast – 2nd Saturday of each month. Thanks to the Lion’s Club for sponsoring the June Breakfast. Always a great breakfast, come out for the July 14th Breakfast. $7 a plate for adults, $3.50 for children. Breakfast is served from 8am to 11am. Everyone is welcome. Bingo – 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. The progressive jackpot wasn’t won in June, so the July 5th jackpot will be at $750 in 58 numbers or less. Doors open at 6pm, games start at 7pm. All players must be 19 years of age or older. “Know your limit, play within it!” Another successful Pasta Night was held on June 19th. 48 people enjoyed a great meal cooked by Cathy, Marianne and Doug. The Open Mic entertainment arranged by Luke Kuromi, was provided by the following local artists: Joe Lacasse, Jim Dingledein, CedarSong (Jim Leduc, Carol Lepsoe), Chris Cooke, Val Hilliker (ventriloquist), Lorna Fophergil, Mountain Mamas (Patty, Monique, Carol), and the Anglebay Entertainers. Thanks to all who performed, cooked, worked the bar and helped with the set -up and clean-up for the event. Everyone enjoyed Bonnie Kilroe’s, “An Evening with Patsy Cline” on June 23rd. A big thank you to Marianne Brama who not only organized

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By Geri Sandor Well folks, July is here and with it the North Shuswap Lions Club is taking a short break for the summer. It has been a busy year with lots of fund raising and fun. The Meat and 50/50 Draws were a huge success thanks to the efforts of Karen Penanluna at Copper Island Pub, Lakeview Centre in Anglemont and Karla Lambert and Amanda Chypiska at the Scotch Creek Community Hall. The last draw at Lakeview Centre was June 23rd and June 30th in Scotch Creek. All proceeds go back into the community. Watch for the August 2018 Kicker for the dates when the Meat and 50/50 Draws will start for another year. The Lions hosted the June Rise and Shine Breakfast at Lakeview Centre. A big thank you to everyone who came out and supported this event. WOW…400 Poker Hands were bought for the 25th Annual Captain’s Village Marina “On the Water” Poker Run. Thank you to Captain’s Village Marina for sponsoring such a great community event. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a poker hand to help make this year’s Run a huge success. Along with a little organizational help from the North Shuswap Lions, the following groups will receive financial benefit for their help with staging this annual event: North Shuswap School PAC, North Shuswap Community Association, Lakeview Centre and the Pink Piston Paddlers. Also contributing to the success of this year’s event is Anglemont Marina for providing one of the checkpoints along the lake and to Al Tayler for prepping the dock checkpoint at Indigo Bay. Our summer fundraising campaign is now in full swing. This year we are asking locals, visitors and businesses in the area to donate $10.00 to assist us in funding special projects aimed at mak-

ing the community a stronger and more vibrant place to live. Some projects we have supported from local donations are Scotch Creek Fire Department Family Halloween Party, Farrells Field Ice Rink, Community Friendship Dinner, Christmas Shoe Box Gifts for Third World Children, The Health Centre Society and the Chase and District Victim Services. All donors will receive a copy of the North Shuswap “Community Spirit Calendar”, highlighting Local businesses (who donate a little more to advertise there) and a month by month listing of upcoming special events in the Shuswap. Family donors can even list birthdays, anniversaries and in memoriam dates that they don’t mind being seen by other donors. If you would like to participate by donating $10.00, we will be happy to oblige! Contact the campaign coordinator Lion Tom Price cell 250-5746104 or email esgipacific@cablelan.net, and he will arrange for a Lion to contact you. Mark September 8th on your calendar for the Lions’ Garage Sale in the parking lot between Century 21 and Super Valu. See you there. Don’t forget, if you have any donations please contact Dianne or Chuck Fisher at 250955-0138. The North Shuswap Lions are proud to contribute to Easter Seals Camp Winfield in Lake Country, B.C. Easter Seals Camp Winfield was the first camp established for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities and has been a summer camp tradition for 50 years. Camp Winfield is one of the nature-based, outdoor summer camps for children and young adults with disabilities. It’s a place where campers can explore and develop their abilities in a safe, warm, fun and supportive environment.

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Let the Summer Night Fun Begin! By Sharon Toews Every Friday all summer long, come out and support our amazing local talent as they rock out on our brand new stage and location at The Scotch Creek Hub! With a larger venue and the new accepted beer gardens, this year is going to explode! There will be food as well as an evening market too. Friday Night's Live is a non profit society which relies deeply on your help to make this event spectacular. Whether you own a business or not, any financial donation helps. If you are a business owner and would love to sponsor, our packages are: • Bronze - $100-299 = 12" x 18" sign

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The tail end of May, to the middle of June are traditionally some of the busiest weeks for our association. With the beginning of the warmer weather our association hosts two annual fundraisers within a fairly short period of time. Both Wine, Stein & Dine and Lobster Dinner were great successes, thanks to the countless hours of planning, preparation and participation by our all-volunteer community association. We also provide volunteer support to another great community association – the North Shore Lions Club. This year the NSCA looked after two checkpoints for the annual Poker Run. The cumulative fundraising from these three events was in excess of $10,000.00. Thank you to our volunteers, thank you to our community. Back in the May Bulletin, we promised to share more of the results from our recent membership survey. With responses from approximately 45% of our membership, we feel this survey was successful in providing guidance to your board on our activities. • More than 75% of the response were in favour of continuing the 4 main association events: • Mother’s Day breakfast, Wine, Stein & Dine, Lobster Dinner and Monday Night Bingo. • 69% are in favour of replacing the floor with a new hardwood floor. Many write in comments to replace with old growth fir to keep the hall heritage. • 55% disagree with removing the Elk head. Many write in comments that the Elk head is part of the communi-

ty heritage. 68% are in favour of upgrading hall lighting with energy efficient LED lighting. • 60% are in favour of upgrading interior and exterior painted surfaces. • No clear consensus for road resurfacing/parking lot paving, with equal numbers both on the strongly agree and strongly dis-agree opinions. • There is some desire to have board and card game nights, however most respondents were from a neutral opinion. • 58% are in favour of more Hall Dinners. There were also numerous write-in comments and recommendations and we appreciate the thought and consideration from all who took the time to share your opinions. The board will now prioritize and cost out those projects that we can achieve in the shortterm and those that will require longterm planning. We’ll provide periodic updates on our progress here in the Bulletin. Now that summer is here and our community swells in numbers, come on out to Monday night Bingo starting July 9th. We have a progressive $1,000.00 game as the final game of the night. There was only one Jackpot winner in the spring and no winner in June, so odds are the next progressive winner will happen in July. Bingo players must be 19 or older to play. As always, remember your limit and play with in it. There’s always something happening at the hall. Check out the website at www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca. •

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THE Adams River Salmon Society By Darlene Koss “Calling the Salmon Home” Every four years is a dominant year for the Sockeye to return to their spawning grounds and 2018 is a dominant year. This year’s Salute to the Sockeye festival will begin on September 28 and will run through till Sunday October 21, with the Opening Ceremony taking place Sunday September 30 at the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park in Lee Creek. Help in the PARK If you were at the Adams River on June 4, 2018 you would have seen over 40 students learning outside and contributing to the environment. Thanks to Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and BC Parks, Sorrento elementary school grades 2 and 3 students became more connected with salmon and the forest. Dr. Fish lead the treeplanting of 145 Douglas-Fir seedlings to regrow side trails. This was thanks to the help of Imelda Williams and other Salmon Society volunteers. Molly Cooperman, The Adams River Salmon Society Education Chair, designed a forest scavenger hunt with funds from CSRD. Theresa Johnson, SD #83 Aboriginal Support Worker, told Salmon stories. Carmen Dawkins, Sorrento Elementary teacher, lead games in the forest. The program was one of many made possible by GO grants from The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation that encourage field studies in BC Parks. The goal is to help children to become more connected to a place and in turn become better stewards

of the earth. SCOOP on the Salute to the Sockeye While the infamous quadrennial return of the Sockeye Salmon to the Adams River is just under four months away, the Salute to the Sockeye event team has been busy getting interpretive guides, food vendors, artisans, site support personnel and opening ceremony logistics arranged to help with the celebration. We are currently accepting proposals and bids for the following roles: Artisan Contractor, Artist Vendors (SalmonFocused), First Aid, Security, and Site Maintenance (Traffic Control and Author proposals to follow). More information on these proposal requests is available at www.salmonsociety.com. In other news, the Opening Ceremony is being planned for the September 29-30 weekend in partnership with the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. The Opening Ceremony will especially emphasize the Secwepemc people’s connection to the salmon and will work to complement the Shuswap Salmon Symposium and Salmon Caravan events happening at the same time. Interpretive Tours "The sounds of water running over rocks, swirling around large woody debris while the wind gently blows through the trees boughs, and birds call and sound off as they flit back and forth, while a blue sky smiles down on us all, Mother Nature at her finest". Tsútswecw Provincial (Continued on page 61)

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Park (Roderick Haig-Brown) prepares for the 2018 Return of the Spawning Salmon, the Sockeye, the Chinook, the Coho, (no Pinks this year but again next year - every 2 years), water levels begin to reside, instream woody debris settles into the river bank, providing shelter, food and shade for our young Wild Pacific Salmon fry. Trees and vegetation continue growing up and out, reaching for the sun, breathing out and providing oxygen, helping with shade and cooler temperatures, offering full time or temporary homes to many area mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. Riparian vegetation provides a perfect habitat for these young Adams River Salmon Fry to grow, eat and achieve Smolt stage, then to move into the Lake for their next Life Stage, before these Adams River Smolts swim downstream to the ocean as yearlings. The Adams River Salmon Society hosts WalkAbouts every Wednesday during June, July, August and will also offer weekend Interpretive WalkAbout programs in September and then daily from September 28 through October 22, 2018 (spawning season). We invite you to join us.

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Shuswap Salmon Symposium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW this year! The Adams River Salmon Society invites you to participate in the Shuswap Salmon Symposium. This gathering of knowledge keepers around salmon conservation will be held in conjunction with the Opening Ceremony for the Salute to the Sockeye, and naming ceremony for Tsutswecw Provincial Park (formerly known as Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park). The Symposium is open to the public, but space is limited. Go to salmonsymposium.com for detailed agenda and to book. For more information, contact Carmen Massey at shuswapsalmonsymposium@gmail.com. A BIG SHOUT-OUT Thank you to Spooner Industrial with regards to the free loading of the free rocks for our SALMON STREAM BED that has being created outside of the Interpretive Cabin. Website info: www.salmonsociety.com (Volunteer & Membership forms on website) Facebook Page info: www.facebook.com/The Adams River Salmon Society Summer JOB OPPORTUNITY: www.go2hr.ca/jobs/ interpretive-cabin-attendants

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Wine, Stein and Dine 2018 was another successful event, with the support of our generous local businesses and volunteers. The Band “Meat Draw” played great tunes and everyone danced the night away. We had some amazing donations for our Raffles to raise money for The Celista Hall. Big Thank you to our local business and individuals who made this event possible. Anglemont Marina, Ross Creek Country Store, Celista

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4th Annual Ross Creek Fly-in By Jo Anne Malpass Stormy weather put a damper on attendance and the number of planes flying in but not on the spirits of those who turned out for the fourth annual Ross Creek Landing Fly-in BBQ on June 30 and breakfast on July 1. Ross Creek Landing is a registered airstrip located east of the Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay. It is a private airdrome/airstrip with “prior permission required” (PPR) before anyone lands. Ken Johnson, Roy Heaps, Dave Christian and Al Christian from Langley purchased the property a few years ago with the dream of a place to fly to for their Shuswap get-a-ways. Last year,

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Youth Advisory Committee of the Shuswap (YACS), SD83 & Shuswap Community Foundation By Roger Parenteau Shuswap Community Foundation in partnership with SD83 invites students to form a Youth Advisory Committee of the Shuswap, (YACS) is aimed at engaging youth to become involved in community life through empowerment to making a difference in the Shuswap. Shuswap Community Foundation plan is to establish a Youth Advisory Committee within the district for the 2018-19 school year. Shuswap Community Foundation is looking for youth between the ages of 13 and 19 to participate on our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The program is intended to teach youth about philanthropy in their community and learn more about various charities in the Shuswap. By volunteering one (or two) hours per week, YACs will meet to: • Learn more about charitable giving • Visit local charities • Create grant application forms • Manage donation requests • Plan and host a grant ceremony Not only will participating on a Youth Advisory Council help students develop leadership skills, they will also gain valuable experience working through a charitable granting process, event planning, social media management and peer networking.

The Shuswap Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council is ideal for students who are interested in giving back to their community, looking to gain valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector, or who are applying for scholarships and would like to position themselves apart from other applicants. SCF Youth Advisory Committee is intended to bring youthful energy and ideas to Shuswap communities. In turn, the YAC will provide local youth with a voice and a forum. YAC members will provide guidance to the Foundation Board on grant applications for worthwhile youth projects in the community. By having youth participate in providing grant funding to youth focused projects, we hope to empower students and young adults to address issues within the Shuswap now, and in the future. The roles of the Youth Committee can be many and can serve as a platform to give a voice to young people within the region and contribute to improving their connection to their community. We hope that this committee can also help to set up fundraising activities that help develop Youth or community projects. In addition, the structure of the committee will be such that the (Continued on page 65)

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youth members will decide which direction the committee will take and where it will focus its energies. We feel that the impact of implementing this committee will be far-reaching: • youth will develop leadership skills, learn about their community, community foundations and philanthropy, help build a youth endowment fund, and provide grants to worthwhile youth projects in their community. • youth in the community benefit from the skills gained in developing and implementing projects, and still others as recipients of the resources or services provided by the

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Roger Parenteau SCF Manager and Paige Hilland SCF Director have been presenting to Schools in SD83 and look forward to the Launch of YACS and the opportunity to have Youth participate in the work of the Foundation.

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By Helen Dalin, secretary The Chase and District Fish and Game club had a very busy last two weekends. The last weekend of May was when the Family campout and Fishing Derby took place at the range. This campout and derby is open to everyone – not just CDFGC members. The club wants to share their enjoyment of the outdoors, camping, and the joy of fishing. The CDFGC definitely wants to encourage and share knowledge of the outdoors, sportsmanship, and respect for wildlife and habitat with the youth. Our goal is to grow our club and get more youth involved in the outdoors and nature. There was a smaller turnout of participants than in previous years, but those who came had a great time fishing,

socializing, playing games, horse shoes, practicing archery and enjoying a great pork loin BBQ with potluck salads. For those of you who did not come out and enjoy the fun, I can guarantee you missed a great time. There were some nice prizes for the fishermen as well. Looks like the women need more practice!! Hope to see you in the prizes next year ladies! Ralph Bischoff took 1st place in the adult division, Terry Berreth took 2nd place. Lukas Bischoff took 1st place in the children's division. The next weekend the CDFGC put on their annual 3 -D shoot. There were approximately 35 archers on Saturday and 40 on Sunday. En(Continued on page 67)

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trants came from as far away as the Semiahmoo Club at the coast. Two great courses of 20 animals each were set up with many interesting, original, and at times challenging stations. There were many classes of archers. Youth (13 to 18 yrs), cubs (9 to 12yrs), ladies and men subdivided into the type of bows used – single pin, multi-pin, traditional recurve or long bow. The best of all was to see so many brand new archers who came out to try this sport (myself and my husband being two of them). I encourage anyone to come try this sport. It was so much fun and experienced archers are so friendly and encouraging. In the evening everyone got together in the middle of the field and enjoyed a gigantic potluck dinner of BBQ pork, a smoked turkey, venison, buffalo, and myriad of salads and desserts. There were some money prizes for the winners and awesome door prizes for the participants. RESULTS: • Cubs Compound Bow (9-12) – 1st Lukas Bischoff (668), 2nd – Carson Perry (278) • Youth Compound Bow (13-18) 1st Jayden Story (591) 2nd Delany ? (210) • Adult Men Multipin Compound Bow – 1st Glen Shaw (790) 2nd Ralph Bischoff (758) • Adult Women Multipin Compound Bow – 1st Angela Heay (768) 2nd Kelly Ryckman (743) • Adult Men Single Pin Compound Bow – 1st Wayne Andrews (861) 2nd Tom Cooper (827) • Adult Women Single Pin Compound Bow – 1st Launa Cooper (754) 2nd Kimberly Lyons (653) • Adult Mens Traditional Bow – 1st Marc Britton (646) 2nd Loen Clement (536) • Adult Womens Tradition Bow – 1st Katie Britton 1st (558) 2nd Krista Clement (420) We are hoping these two events will increase in numbers next year. We feel the severe flooding and fire season of last year, and the unexpected cancellation of our events has affected our numbers. The CDFGC is hoping that we can get the word out that our club has great events to participate in. These events are particularly set up for families to enjoy together. Come on parents and grandparents, let’s get the youth out into the great outdoors! Brian Lauzon is still waiting to hear from families if they are interested in a youth or family evening of archery at the range in Turtle Valley. Youth bows are available to use if you don’t have one. Call Brian at 778-220-3032. If there is enough interest shown this will be set up. The CDFGC meets the 3rd Monday of the month at Creekside Hall on Shuswap Avenue in Chase at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July or August. Memberships can be picked up at Miller’s Cabin in Chase. Orientations are required to get a key to use the range. Key’s cost $5. Phone Helen at 250679-8019 if you need more info.

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Peter O’Toole - Featured Artist By Jo Anne Malpass Peter O’Toole got his first taste of art when he was eight years old and started watching “Jon Gnagy Learn to Draw” on his black and white television. When his mother saw how well he was doing with his charcoal drawings, she purchased the Gnagy Learn to Draw kit for him. All through school, he enjoyed art but really became involved with it as an adult after seeing the astonishing work of Robert Bateman. With encouragement from family and friends, it has been an important part of his life ever since. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, he moved to Winnipeg and started working for Canada Customs, first on the Canada/US border, then commercial and then at the airport. After going to the NWT to set up customs ports in Tuktoyaktuk and Yellowknife, he was offered a position in Yellowknife. He and his wife, Theresa decided to make the move and ended up going there with their two young daughters, Tina and Kate, for the next 25 years. Much of his art reflects his love of the north and his desire to capture its beauty to share it with others. He is very careful to research his subjects, making sure they relate to the area depicted. After his charcoal days, Peter did many paintings in pas-

tels but now works primarily with acrylic. Except for his childhood Jon Gnagy lessons, Peter is self taught. Peter’s art was shown in art galleries and he has received praise in successful juried shows with Great Life Assurance and the Manitoba Art Society. In 1964, he began accepting commissions and has developed a clientele of seven people. His work is in collections in Canada, Britain, Japan, the US and the Virgin Islands. While in Yellowknife, he had his first limited edition print produced and has done 3 other prints since, which are available by contacting the artist. Peter found the North Shuswap through his brother Mike, who lived here for many years. When Peter and Theresa were starting to think about retiring, Mike recommended they come here. After spending their yearly vacations at the Shuswap for several years, they purchased a home at Scotch Creek in 2007 and made the permanent move in 2010. Since the North Shuswap Art Group was revived at Lakeview Centre a few years ago, Peter has volunteered his time and expertise as the resident artist and instructor. Peter has lately become inspired to paint some of the hidden natural wonders and historical sites on the North Shuswap. He has found old black and white photos but would be interested to see any colour photos of historical sites and buildings that may or may not still be standing. If you have any photos you would like to share or are interested in one of his prints, Peter can be reached at 250-463-5655.

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Cottonwood Cove Offers Many Unique Family-Friendly Amenities Including: hiking, biking or walking, connecting you to Roderick-Haig Provincial Park Shuswap Lake waterfront, you’re and Adams River, where you can going to love going to the beach experience the famous salmon run. here. You can rest easy knowing can get to and from the lake safely • O t h e r a m e n i t i e s i n c l u d e : Convenience store, ice cream shop, because you don’t have to cross a two playgrounds, dog beach, fire pits, major roadway or travel far to get to laundry facilities and community wifi! the water. On-site marina and boat launch: Enjoy the added convenience of having your boat moored and ready for exploring the Shuswap, with over 50 boat slips at the on-site marina. Water activities: Be prepared for a lot of waterborne fun! Water activities abound include waterskiing, tubing, jet skiing, and houseboating. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at Cottonwood’s sport rental shop. Outdoor swimming pool and hot tub: Lay poolside and catch some With all these summer activities at rays while the kids play in the water. your doorstep, it’s no wonder CottonSoak into the hot tub after and feel wood Cove at Shuswap Lake is a vacationer’s paradise. We have everyall the stress just drift away. thing you need to create family New clubhouse and restaurant: Enjoy memories that last a lifetime. Getting dining at our new family style here is easy, leaving is the hard part! restaurant, equipped with a fully Register with us today! licensed bar. Grab a table inside or outside on the patio and enjoy endless views of Shuswap Lake! Community pavilion: Guests are provided with a public place to congregate, socialize and relax! Kid focused crafts are held at the pavilion 3 times per week! Internal walking trail systems: Nature is your playground here, with numerous trails to explore while

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Letters to the Editor not one but TWO yield routinely being stuck on the signs approaching it and bank at the north end of the they are both at the wrong bridge or the propane tanker end of the bridge. truck laying on its side that It seems if we want anscared them into action. other bridge at Scotch Anyway, by the sounds of it Creek, a lot more noise will we could be stuck with our have to be made. Here's 2-lane bridge (designated hoping. one lane) for another decThank You, ade. I have pointed out to Lawrence our MLA that this must be Walker the only bridge in BC with

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Does Vinegar Kill Bacteria? Does vinegar really kill bacteria and viruses? I had to answer this question on the fly with a potential client recently. They believed that they were doing the best cleaning and disinfecting for their homes. They assured me that they were annihilating bacteria and that was that. So, I went out into research land to find out the truth. I have to do a lot of cleaning and disinfecting since any massage practice requires this, so which is the best choice? Certainly with the oils from massage any cleaner has to be sudsy, and still disinfect. I also am not big on everything smelling like a pickle. In small enclosed spaces the vinegar can be a bit overpowering. David Suzuki claims that yes, vinegar does disinfect, but only 80% of bacteria is killed. There are stronger vinegars available in some specialty stores. The trick is to let the vinegar stand for 10-30

minutes. The acetic acid in the vinegar breaks down the cell walls after a period of time. There is no substitute for elbow grease when using vinegar. If you want to add sudsy soap to the vinegar, the end product can be quite curdled. This requires a bit more elbow grease and vinegar to remove it. ABC News reports that vinegar kills the flu virus and that US researchers have shown it kills the bacteria that causes TB---but it needs 30 minutes of exposure to vinegar. Their recommendations are to use sudsy to scrub first, then use vinegar to disinfect. NOW Magazine first makes a case for whether we need to disinfect as much as the marketers are telling us that we should. There are more studies now being published about the illnesses that are showing up in those from hypersanitized homes. They state that vinegar reduces bacteria and go on to con(Continued on page 72)

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year lakeshore owners received a separate tax notice for their dock and buoy. This seems to serve as government acknowledgement and acceptance for the legitimacy of those docks. The upland or semi owners with docks did not get a tax notice.

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upland or semi owners with a dock claim they are grandfathered but so far I have seen no documents from any government agency supporting that claim. As it stands now, I have little faith that any dock or buoy that was not included in the tax notice will have any future on the lake. Time will tell

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correctly. There will NOT be a time where I first heat vinegar, clean the surface with sudsy, soak it with hot vinegar, leave it for 10- 30 minutes, then wipe it clean. All for 80% disinfection. My world is a very busy place and my devotion to cleaning is limited. I am so glad that I have found a line of quality cleaners that are natural and safe and would be happy to share it with others. Sincerely, Lynne Garlock, 250-955-6354

Dismal Road Conditions Premier Horgan: As a tax payer in Seymour Arm I wanted to write you about the dismal conditions in our community. Every spring we look forward to having our roads graded and calcium dust control applied, and every year we are disappointed! Although the grading was done last week, at least some of the boulders were moved around, the calcium application was pathetic! I witnessed the calcium truck break all existing land speed records, I think he was doing warp 9 past my place! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if any of the product actually landed on the road (mind you that was probably the intent, to help the contractor save money).

It is so dusty in our village that people with breathing problems are very concerned about their health. I could go on and on about the lack of services in Seymour Arm but people get bored with long emails. I will mention that our ditches are so overgrown that in my duties with the fire truck it is getting difficult to locate the fire hydrants! Sincerely, Don Honeychurch P.S. Hopefully some of our many concerned Tax Payer/ Voter citizens will add their name and comments to this email letter ?

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Less standing water means fewer mosquito bites Interior Health The recent floods and higher water in many areas across IH have resulted in an increase in standing water and more mosquitoes hatching. There are steps you can take to reduce or eliminate standing water on your property, which will lessen the number of mosquitoes. Some mosquitoes in Canada can spread the West Nile virus to humans. Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus from infected corvid birds (crows, ravens, magpies, and jays) to humans through mosquito bites. The risk of getting West Nile virus is highest in the warmer months, from the end of July through August.

It was first detected in B.C. in the South Okanagan during the summer of 2009. Since then, there have been five human cases, including one case in the South Okanagan last year. The virus was also detected last year in four horses in the Kootenay area, confirming the virus is present there as well. Several parts of Canada and the U.S. continue to report West Nile virus activity. The risk of becoming seriously ill from West Nile virus infection is low for most people. However, people over the age of 50 and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk. There are things everyone (Continued on page 74)

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can do both at home and while travelling to reduce the risk of infection. Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding can help to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus. • Prevent mosquito breeding around your home. It doesn’t take much time or water for mosquitoes to develop from eggs into adults. Anything that can hold water can be a mosquito breeding area. Identify and remove potential breeding areas on your property - empty saucers under flowerpots; change water in bird baths twice a week; unclog rain gutters; drain tarps, tires, and other debris where rain water may collect; and install a pump in ornamental ponds or stock them with fish. Stagnant backyard pools can be a big source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. • Install screens on windows. Screens will help prevent mosquitoes from coming indoors. • Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn. This is the time of day mosquitoes that can carry the virus are most active.

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Wear protective clothing. If you are in an area with many mosquitoes, wear loose fitting, light coloured clothing, fulllength pants, and a longsleeved shirt. • Use mosquito repellent. Apply mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin. Check the product label for instructions on proper use. Repellents containing DEET are safe for those over six months of age when used according to the directions on the label. View the HealthLinkBC file on DEET (http:// www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthfiles/hfile96.stm) for guidelines on how frequently to apply repellent. DEET-free products (such as those containing icardin, p-menthane-3, 8diol /lemon-eucalyptus oil, or soybean oil) are also available, but may not provide as long-lasting protection. Interior Health works closely with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and Canadian Blood Services to monitor West Nile virus activity. Surveillance includes screening the blood supply and reporting human and animal cases.

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School News By Jan Penner We wrapped up our 2017 -18 year with our annual Awards Day. Congratulations to all our recipients and to all our students and staff on a great year. We are once again saying farewell to Mr. Ellis, as he is moving to Highland Park in Armstrong. Mr. Ellis will be greatly missed by our entire school community and we wish him well in his new location. Joining us in his place is Mr. Rosman, coming to us from Shuswap Middle School. A warm North Shuswap welcome goes out to him. We will also be seeing some other new faces at North Shuswap in September. Mr. Iversen is also heading off to Highland Park, where he will be teaching in a primary class. Ms. Dafoe is relocating to Alberta. As Mrs. Pellett is still on leave, we will have a new LRT. Both positions are pending at this time.

CEA’s Jennie Wiebe and Emily Verlinden are also leaving our staff. Best wishes to all off you in your new locations. New student registration is August 28th. If you are new to the area or have a child who is or will be 5 by December 31st, please stop in to the school on this date, with your child’s Care Card and Birth Certificate, to register them. If you have any questions before this time, you can contact the School District at 250-832-2157 or visit the website at www.sd83.bc.ca. A huge thank-you to all of our community supporters. You make so many of the experiences offered to our children possible. We appreciate all you do more than we can say. Have a safe summer. Keep your children active and remember that learning is a daily experience. Make every day count!

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Children’s Festival Planned at Camp Grafton By Everett Loberg A Children’s Festival is being planned for September to showcase what programs are available for children and youth in our area. This is an open invitation to any person, group or organization interested in joining the festival. If you have a children’s program, whether it be sports, drama, arts, horticulture, animal husbandry, etc., please plan to attend our second meeting on Saturday July 21st at 7pm. We will be meeting at North Shuswap Community Hall at the outdoor covered Gazebo. We are looking for wholesome, after school programs that challenge young minds and with activities to enrich them in their areas of interests.

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LIFE Program Closes for Summer The LIFE program garden at North By Rachelle Horvath With summer arriving, the LIFE Pro- Shuswap Elementary is doing amazing gram has come to a close until the next with all the rain that has come. The corn school year starts. should be knee high by the 4th of July. The group headed out to Caroline Lettuces and carrots are all growing in Campbell's farm for the wind-up. The ex- very nicely. Pumpkins will be looking perience was wonderful. The children good come September. were able to engage with the animals Be sure to stop in and see how things found on her farm. Starting with lambs, are growing throughout the summer. there was some excitement as the lambs A very special THANK YOU to the made a break for it out of wonderful volunteers the enclosure. Caroline's who have taken the son Jeff was not seen for a time to come and share while as he headed out to their knowledge with the field with the herding the students. This prodog to retrieve them. The ject would not have students watched while been a success without having snacks under the you. Thank you to Bob Chasey willows. and Sandra Evert, SaCarmella Byerley & her brother We then made our rah Belgue, Caroline Braxton (left corner) enjoy petting way to the barns where the Campbell, and Vienne a lamb at the farm. alpaca, pigs and chickens Laroche. As well as parent photo credit is to Sabrina Byerley were. The students were volunteers, Sabrina Byerley able to go right in and get up close and and Patrina Routley for all your help personal with them. One of the young hauling dirt and garden preparation. horses was nearby for the children to get There will be workshops held in Auin a pet or two. The dug-out pond was gust at Horvath's Herbs and Friendship full of turtles ranging in every size imagi- Garden. So, watch for fliers and here in nable. Barn and cliff swallows occupied the Kicker for workshop information. the rafters of the barn, swooping and divLooking forward to seeing everyone ing as they caught bugs to feed their in September. We will be running the full hatchlings. school year.

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Thrift Shop Open Open every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Great weekly specials LIFE program volunteers enjoy spending time with the children at Caroline Campbell's farm for the final outing before fall. Adults pictured from left to right are Caroline Campbell, Rachelle Horvath, Sandra Evert and Sarah Belgue. Photo credit: Sabrina Byerley

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NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6. Games start at 7. FMI Sue at 250-5177240 (license #92155) • Community Association - 3rd Tues. at 7pm. • Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-517-7111 (from 2nd Wed in Sept to 2nd Wed in June) everyone welcome. • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs at 2pm. • Lions Club - meet 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am -11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Tues. of the month at 1pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm. • Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250-679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 (on hold till Sept) • Arts Group - Tuesdays 10am to 2pm • Crafts - 2nd & 4th Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. Doors open, 6pm. Game at 7pm (licence no. 91834) FMI 250-572-0411 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome. • Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 (on hold till Sept) • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 (on hold till Sept) • General Meeting - 2nd Tues. 2:30pm Sept-May • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Sat. 8-11am. • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm-3pm and & Fri. 10amnoon. FMI Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Business Lunch Talk (BLT)- 3rd Thurs 12pm to 1pm at pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw Alternating Saturdays at Lakeview & Scotch Creek Fire Hall. 3-5pm. • Neighbours Seniors Club - Wed. 12 to 3pm. Lunch, games, entertainment, coffee/dessert & fellowship. N.S. Christian Fellowship FMI Marion 250-679-2369 / Sherri 250-955-0036. • NS First Responders - 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall. • NS Health Centre Society - meet 2nd Thurs of the month, 9am. Call Carol 250-679-3498 or Jay 250377-5462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek. Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". (Earlier times during summer heat) • The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap trails. To join,

contact them from their website: http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/contact/hikers.php .SOUTH SHUSWAP • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon). Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - second Thurs.10am (coffee, 9:30) at Cedar Heights Community Hall. FMI Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society. Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316. • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub in Sorrento. 50/50 draw FMI Wayne, 250-675-2616 • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-6755097, www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. 250-675-2849 BLIND BAY MEMORIAL HALL 2510 Blind Bay Rd,250-675-3139. Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Community Hall and Reedman Gallery Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm. FMI Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 • Jam Session - 3rd Tues. 7pm • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10am to noon • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 9:30 pm. Contact Nancy 250-675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call 250-835-8577. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm. • Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Sat. Dec - March. 7pm SOUTH SHUSWAP LIBRARY Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. All welcome! • For a full list of adult and children’s events visit the library or check out their website. EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. Sharon: 6752408 • Darts Fri7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec & June - Aug. 7:30pm. FMI Gaetane 675-2178 SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA Sorrento Group 8pm, Glee Club 9:30am • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 9am, Cards 1pm, Snooker 6pm • Thurs: Quilting - 10am, Men’s Snooker - 1pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm • Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am - 250-6753518

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SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: 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 Pipers14pm • 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 CHASE Fish & Game Club - 3rd Mon. 7:30pm at Chase Creekside Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, Thurs, minimal admission, concession, FMI 250-3196302. Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250-679-4477 Ext. 5 Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.) • 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 CHASE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tues. Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 3:30- 6:30pm, fun darts • Wed. - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm. (except July & Aug) • Sat. Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sun. - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed. SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SUNNYBRAE SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-835-8539 • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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NORTH SHUSWAP • Friday Nights Live – each Friday at The Hub across from Provincial Campground in Scotch Creek. Open mic starting at 6:30pm. Feature at 8pm. July 6-Birch Bark, July 13- Chorogues, July 20–Blind Bay Blues Band, July 27-Scattered Atoms. Market vendors. FREE event for the whole family. • Spotted Moose Farm Tours - Saturdays 11am & 2pm. 5067 Line 17 Rd. Celista • Tennis Clinics - July 10-Aug.5 at Scotch Creek. FMI 250-955-6314 • Scotch Creek Water Plan Advisory Meeting – July 12, 1:00pm Scotch Creek Fire Hall. This is a working committee meeting. The public is invited only to observe. Comments from the public will be welcome at the Open House on July 26. • Great Shuswap Pottery Sale – July 14,15 10am-4pm. NS Hall Celista. Pottery, glass, woodwork, metal art, painting, textiles by local artisans. Greatshuswappotterysale.com • Companion Animal Reiki Course on Saturday, July 14, 9am-4pm at 2538 Vickers Trail, Anglemont. J Morgan, Animal communicator, reiki master and medium. Register before June 21. FMI jmorgan.soulstice@gmail.com. • Lakeview Centre Breakfast – July 14. 811am. Come out for a yummy breakfast sponsored by Josie Gallagher. • Open House & Pancake Breakfast – July 21, 9am-noon. Anglemont Fire Hall. FireSmart info & displays, kids games. Check out fire hall & take pictures with fire truck. • ALS Fundraiser Dance in memory of Barney Bischoff - July 21 at 8 pm North Shuswap Community Hall featuring “The Regals” with 50s/60s music. Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle. Tickets at Ross Creek Country Store, Sunnyside and SuperValu. • Scotch Creek Water Plan Open House - The Scotch Creek community will have an opportunity to review and comment on the updated draft Master Water Plan at an open house event on July 26, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Scotch Creek Community Hall (located behind the fire hall). FMI www.csrd.bc.ca or contact Terry Langlois, Utilities Team Leader at 250.833.5941. • Raunchy blues – July 28 at Lakeview Centre. Groove to ALAN GERBER. You will not be disappointed. Starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30. Call for tickets Marianne 250-517-8365. • Bristow Park Public Hearing - Wednesday, August 1, 6:30 pm at Scotch Creek Fire Hall. The waterfront park & boat launch project at Celista includes an amendment to the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan to change the designation from SSA -Secondary Settlement Area to PK -Parks and Protected Areas, and an

amendment to Lakes Zoning Bylaw No. 900 to rezone the foreshore from FR1 -Foreshore Residential 1 to FP -Foreshore Park. FMI csrd.bc.ca • Splish Splash Art Show – Seventh annual. August 11 & 12, 10am-4pm. North Shuswap Community Hall, Celista. Pottery, paintings, metal art, jewelry. • Dance the Night Away - Aug. 18 at Lakeview Community Centre – Doc and the Disorderlies. .SOUTH SHUSWAP • Annual Garage Sale - Saturday July 7, 2018 8am-1pm. St. Mary's Anglican/United Church Sorrento, 1188-TCH, Sorrento. • Sorrento Soccer Camp - July 9-13, 6-7:30pm. Ages 5 to 12. Sorrento Blind Bay Park. To register www.aplacetobelong.ca or 250-832-4004 • Poker Run Charity Golf – July 21, Shuswap Lake Estates. Western theme. 2-person team scramble. Proceeds to South Shuswap First Responders. To sign up 250-675-2315 · Open Farm Day - July 14, 10am-4pm. Choose from a range of local farms to visit. Hosts available at the top of each hour to provide a short tour. FMI shuswapfood.ca • Cruise-in-BBQ - Stop by Sprokkets Cafe and Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum July 27 & Aug. 10 at 5:30pm for an evening of burgers, live music by Island Fogg, and a car & bike show. Enter to WIN up to 150L of 94 octane fuel from the New Balmoral Store Chevron. Events are weather permitting. • Music in the Bay - starting on July 5th. Takes place every Thursday, 6:30pm at Centennial Park in Blind Bay. Feature bands: July 5 - Andrew Allen, July 12 - Mountain Sound, July 19 Me and Mae, July 26 - Tiger Moon, Aug. 2 – Mihirangi. Special Community BBQ and OPRY Saturday July 7. (Centennial Field) FMI: www.musicinthebay.ca • South Shuswap Library Events – Summer Reading Program Tuesdays, July 3,10,17,24 & 31 with wind up party on August 1. Magic, crafts, joy of song and world of reptiles. South Shuswap Lego. For ages 3-12. Come create something spectacular with our Lego while having some fun. Just drop-in. • High Country Pottery Sale - Aug. 4&5, 10am4pm. Memorial Hall Sorrento. • For more South Shuswap events check out the South Shuswap Scoop scheduled to deliver July 13 CHASE • Pancake Breakfast – The Chase Curling Club is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday July 9, 9 to 11am. Includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee/tea, juice and lots of friendly smiles. Hope to see you there. All proceeds go towards the day to day operating of the completely volunteer run Chase Curling Club. • Music on the Lake – Every Tuesday at Chase

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Memorial Beach in July and August at 7:00 pm, local artisans and farmers, art in the park and food trucks. July 3 - von Reason, July 10 - Rolling Trainwreck, July 17 - Me and Mae, July 24 Flint & Feather, July 31 - Ben Klick • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Open House July 19, 5-8pm Millers Cabin & Boutique. Join us for a fun evening out, Italian sodas, special coffee and teas and appetizers. • Chase Fish & Game Open House - Aug 12, 10am to 3pm. Trap, archery and rifle shooting. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks. Everyone welcome. FMI Helen 250-679-8019 or Vickey 250955-2374 SALMON ARM • RCMP Musical Ride – Jul 16, 2pm & 7pm, Salmon Arm Fair Grounds, 481 5 Ave SW. Tickets available online at www.ourrotary.com or at all Askews Food Stores. • Canoe ‘Can you’ Beach Day –. July 17, 11am4pm at Canoe Beach Shuswap TrailRider Adaptive Adventure Society with Access Revolution and the City of Salmon Arm sponsoring an allinclusive day with the ONIT Ability paddleboard. Contact debram2@telus.net OTHER • 2018 Sicamous Summer Stomp and Burnout – July 19-22. Charity bike rally, live bands & bike games. Downtown Sicamous - Everyone Welcome, Stomp Grounds - Adults Only FARMERS’ MARKETS • Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - May 20 – Sept. 2. Sundays from 9:30am-1:30pm. Hub parking lot across from Shuswap Lake Park. Local produce, baking, crafts plants and more. • Celista Farmers’ Market – NS Community Hall Wednesdays Wednesday, starting July 4, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Fresh produce, arts, crafts. • Blind Bay - Thursdays 10am to 2pm. Till Labour day. Corner of Balmoral and TCH at the Balmoral Chevron. Vendors can contact Deb Gibson (250) 804-9441 • Sorrento - Saturdays, May 12 to Thanksgiving, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! • Chase - Fridays, May 18 to Oct. 26 from 10am to 2pm beside the Safety Mart parking lot.

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Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com Anglemont Estates Waterworks

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Angela Lagore 250-320-2012 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre ♦Hall Bookings ..Jo Lacasse.. 250-463-3223 NS Community Association.. Tod Wilson 250-253-6253 ♦Hall Bookings – Kim Morgan 403-819-0863 or Lynn - 250679-4017 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. 250-682-3350 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-318-7157 Celista - Roy Philips - 250 - 804-3349 Scotch Creek/Lee Creek - Mike Engholm - 250-320-0768 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responder Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420 Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

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Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lions Club.. Ted Danyluk 250-955-6384 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library.. North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 St. Ives - Miki Andrejevic 250-955-0414 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott, 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Beachwalkers.. Dan McKerracher 250-319-5121 or danmckerracher@telus.net Shuswap Community Foundation .. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-qaqaqa7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 1-866-293-3851 www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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

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

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

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Lessons

Guitar, Bass Live Music for Hire Solo, Duo, Band

TOPSOIL MANURE (rotted) SAND - GRAVEL LOT CLEARING EXCAVATING 250-955-6435

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Perry Tucker 250-679-3890 50 Years experience

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing • Hardy siding

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• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

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Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-682-6910 5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

(403) 601-7665

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

250-320-4050 Better at Home has a professional contractor for light housekeeping and yard work. Please contact our central intake number 250-253-2749

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay www.trappraisals.ca

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing? • Estate or Division of Family Assets? • Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners (AACI, CRP)

Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks. 250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds. References available. Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com

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Intuitive (Quantum) Healing Fresh Herbs * Plants * Original photos * greeting cards * Prints of Shuswap area * Workshops … and more

Rachelle 250-679-2145 hhafg2010@gmail.com Anglemont

EXCAVATING SERVICES INC. CHASE, BC

ENGINEERED SEPTIC SYSTEMS − EXCAVATING − UTILITY DIG INS − POST POUNDING −

Chris Morris

250.515.2420 Experienced Nail Tech

$40 for Gel nails Scotch Creek 250-955-6136 or text 780-881-6912 Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

chris@makoexcavating.com White Swan Tarot - Have cards will travel. Jan - call /txt 416902-9931 or call 250-955-0825

Brush with Greatness ainting

Kyle Lessey

/ 250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

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

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"An eclectic blend of old and new"

Solar water pump, 100 gallon/125 gallon fuel tanks, 25 gallon ATV Sprayer, Chain harrow, John Deere haying equipment all complete with extras. Phone 250-955-2501 —————————————-Stacker washer/dryer 27” x 75”. Excellent condition. $175 OBO. Located in Scotch Creek. 250-319-1148

* Antiques * Furniture * Home Décor * Unique Items * Local Artisans * HHouse Milk Paint * Fusion Mineral Paint

250-833-6135

Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm 121 Hudson Avenue NE Salmon Arm Find us on Facebook

In your home kitty cat sitter available. 3 night minimum. Please leave a message at 250-679-7886

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

100 gallon gas tank on stand $100, 14’ Shuffleboard with mirrors and lights $150 250-679-3516 For sale 12 X 6 dog run. New to buy over $900.00, selling for $450.00. Caravan’s West. Phone 403-651-1519 Aluminum frame dock for sale, 8’ x 20’. 2’ x 20’ ramp with through flow panels. 16’ flag pole. Four 8” cleats. Located in Anglemont. $5000. Call 250-542-9663 Three composite fiberglass Rhinokore 8x3 docks. One with or without water slide. One with two pontoon storage compartments. Wooden Dock Kits also available. Scotch Creek/Lee Creek. Paul 780-831-5750

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

Vinnie’s Junk Removal and Demolition 778-220-7062 North Shuswap

FOR SALE 16 ft. Hobie Cat for sale. In perfect condition and ready to sail. Sorry, no trailer included. Less than half price of a new model. Asking $3400, obo. Call 707-326-6196

New 20ftx24ft D-log cabin shell, 4 walls only, all walls predrilled and numbered for easy assembly, dovetail corners, $14,500 Delivery and assembly could be arranged as well, cell 250-803-3256. New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories. Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431

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FOR RENT Extra guests? No beds for them? Need a holiday?

Independent representative

Safer everyday household products for YOU and the ENVIRONMENT Higher quality, more effective & saves you money! Call Lynne 250-955-6354 or lindab77@shaw.ca Swimming dock 8'x16', 1x4 wood deck, aluminum frame, 8 inch Styrofoam flotation billets. $300 Celista 604-230-7569

FOUND Big rubber dingy/boat found in Magna Bay. Please call Norm to claim must give description 250-955-6569

WANTED Wanted coin collections, appraised and purchased, buying and selling for 54 years, metal detecting service available for lost valuables. Shuswap area. Call 250-318-4054 Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items. 250-577-3357, Pritchard

FOR RENT BRAND NEW 22 FT. PONTOON for rent On little and big Shuswap lake 204-914-3183

3 0 F OO T T RAV E L TR AI LER F OR R EN T View pictures and details at www.vrbo.com/1077515 778-868-9615

GARAGE SALES Garage sale. July 13th 4-8pm Friday, 14th 8am - 2pm Saturday, 15th 9am - 2pm Sunday. Jordan Way at Boys with Toys Storage.

CARAVANS WEST RV RESORT Scotch Creek

Caravans West has much to offer, this is your opportunity to tour our resort. Some homes will be available for viewing .. 3980 Squilax Anglemont Rd

Saturday August 4th 9am to 2pm CARAVANS WEST QUILTERS SHOW & SALE AT THE ACTIVITY CENTRE.. CONCESSION OPEN BEHIND FAMILY CLUBHOUSE, HOT DOGS HAMBURGERS & COLD DRINKS ETC.. BAKE AND ICE CREAM NOVELTY SALE IN FRONT OF FAMILY CLUBHOUSE.. Front side pedestrian gate open. Parking available in front of the office.

JULY 2018

THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

REAL ESTATE

HELP WANTED

0.46 Acre Lot - 4101 Santa Rd. Scotch Creek

Lightly treed recreational property on a quiet cul-desac. Close to Shuswap Provincial Park. This private, level lot is fenced and is ideal for your RV or future building site. A second adjacent lot may be negotiated. Zoned R1. FMI email sctcrk2018@gmail.com Private secluded 160 lakeview acres, ponds, creeks, fruit trees, pasture, hay field, fenced wood lot, former homestead, potential development opportunity $440,000,00 Phone 250-955-2501

Hiring Hairstylist & Esthetician full-time or part-time In Scotch Creek please send resume to doreen4050@gmail.com or call 250-320-4050

Cottonwood Cove RV Resort Now Hiring Part time staff - mid-June to Labour Day. Office/Reception: Mostly weekends and evenings. Grounds Crew Friday to Monday mornings. $13 - $17 hour (Depending experience). Please bring resume to office or e-mail: careers@cottonwoodcoveresort.ca FMI www.cottonwoodcoveresort.ca

HELP WANTED RESORT HELP WANTED

GOOD PAY! P/T General Helper Grounds-keeping and misc.

Saturdays plus occasional weekday

P/T Cleaners

Saturdays plus occasional weekday

Equipment & supplies provided We appreciate reliability & quality results.

Help Wanted Sheet Metal experience would be an asset, must have general construction experience. Must have own transportation Send resume to cdlsystems@hotmail.com

Energetic retired adults welcome! Greg/Cheryl 250-955-0080 Scotch Creek greg@shuswap.ca cheryl@shuswap.ca www.shuswap.ca

Mack's Cleaning & Yard Work Hiring two people to clean vacation rentals & mow/trim part time Start immediately $25/hour, June, July, August 4 day work week $50 to $100 daily Karen Mack 250-463-3400 email: karenlillamack@gmail.com

Scotch Creek SuperValu is accepting resumes for the following full-time & part-time positions (some available immediately)  Bakery  Deli  Cashier  Produce  Meat cutter/wrapper  Janitorial  Stock  Gas Station Attendant Resumes can be handed in at the store, faxed to 250-955-2132 (Attn: Helen) or email: scsv.humanresources@outlook.com

HELP WANTED

VACATION RENTALS

Labourer wanted to apply fully transparent stain to log cabin on Adams Lake. Must have insurance. Ladder provided $30 per hour 403-554-9079

Sun Beach FunkerBellies Zorboratic

Full time & Part time positions available Please e-mail or call Corrine corinne@sunbeach.ca 250-833-6632 Great part-time opportunity for homemakers & students Part-time help needed until end of summer season for housekeeping duties at St. Ives Resort, located on North Shuswap’s lakefront. No experience required, will train. Must be a team player and like to have some fun while working. Saturdays a must. Please call 250-955-2525 or send us an email at info@stivesresortonshuswap.com

The South Shuswap SCOOP is looking for a WRITER & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT If you are a creative individual who has exceptional organizational skills, enjoys talking to people, are community minded and like to participate in community events and public meetings we would like to hear from you. • Salary & hours negotiable • Must have own computer • Must have own vehicle • Must have camera/phone • Must live in the South Shuswap Community If interested, please send resume to shuswapscoop@gmail.com or fax to: 250-955-0515

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

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

Offering full-service property management to the North Shuswap area. A hassle-free way to earn extra income from your Vacation home.

Looking to Rent a Vacation Home? shuswapbcvacationrentals.ca (780)621-9790

TUTORING

Reading Tutoring Boost your child’s confidence with fun & interactive sessions

Linda Rightmire

Literacy Specialist K-12 Teacher, LART & University instructor Flexible Scheduling Spaces Limited 250-679-7645 linda_rightmire@yahoo.ca

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JULY 2018

OBITUARY

Classified Ads

Lana Eileen Magson (nee Martin)

$7 up to 25 words; .20 ₵ each add’l word. Display ad $2.25 per 1/4” (pls tx). Drop ads at one of our boxes: Scotch Creek SuperValu, Sunnyside Supermart in Celista, Ross Creek Country Store in Magna Bay or 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont BC, V0E 1M8. Questions call 250-955-0534 Aug Deadline - July 22 * must be paid in advance*

December 2, 1941 - June 1, 2018

Lana passed peacefully & quietly June 1st 2018 at 12:40 am in her sleep. She was born in Vancouver B.C. February 12, 1941 and then moved to Prince Rupert. Lana was pre-deceased by her sister Ann Martin, father Al Martin, mother Ann Martin, and step-son Jeff Magson. Lana married Percy Delorme and had two sons. Lana then remarried Fred Bennett and had one son. Lana then met Brooke Magson and spent the last 38 years with him. Lana left behind her husband Brooke, son Sean Bennet (Jason) stepdaughter Deb Magson, son Kenneth Delorme, son Mike Delorme, granddaughter Tiffany (Dennis), great grandchildren, AvaMarie, Emma-Eileen and Kailyn-Ann. Lana always had a confidential ear for friends and strangers. Tremendous thanks to the hospital crew on the 2nd floor of Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, for taking care of Lana’s every need for the last 2 months of her life. A very special thank you to Dr. Adrian Louw for keeping his promise of taking care of Lana & making sure she had no pain until the end of her time. Such a doctor, such a man. Thank you! The whole family is totally humbled by B & D Concrete for their contribution of the concrete slab at Ross Creek Park for a park bench in memory of Lana. Thank you, Brian & Deann. Sudoku - Easy

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North Shuswap Library at the Centre in Scotch Creek

Tues: Noon - 5 pm Wed & Fri: 11 am - 4 pm Sat: 11 am - 4 pm 250-955-8198

TRANSFER STATION Scotch Creek Seymour Arm Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm

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

Saturday 1pm - 5pm Closed Statutory Holidays

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JULY 2018

THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

INDUSTRIAL LTD / GEM GRAVEL

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Bedding Sand Fill Sand Bark Mulch Crusher Chips Top Soil Pea Gravel Pit Run Navi Jack 3/4" Screened Drain Rock 3/4" Crushed Road Gravel 3/4” Clean Crush

We have taken over GEM GRAVEL PRODUCTS

We look forward to satisfying all of your concrete needs!

COMPLETE CONCRETE CENTER

THE NORTH SHUSWAP KICKER

JULY 2018

BRENTWOOD PATIO COVERS Serving Kamloops, Thompson & Nicola Valleys, and the Shuswap

Engineered Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum & Glass Railings •

250-851-8828 Enjoy your deck year round with a Brentwood Patio Cover

Residential & Commercial Maintenance • Turf Lawns Installed • Weed Control • Core Aeration • Fertilizing Programs

• Renovations,

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

ADVANTAGEGUTTERS.CA

FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Serving the Shuswap for 22 years

Ken Goertzen Ph. 250.955.0737 Cell. 250.833.2824

Email: c utt ingedgecon st @gmail.com

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C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES

Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries Frozen Meals To-Go

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First

Ice Cream • Novelties • Milkshakes • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping