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By Barbra Fairclough Sorrento. Alan was a young man in Remembrance Day will be celePortsmouth England when he joined the brated in Sorrento similarly to last year. army as an apprentice mechanic in the Alan Cook said The Act of RememBritish Royal Electrical and Mechanical brance at the cenotaph in front of St. Engineers Corp. Alan served from 1960 Mary’s Church (1188 Trans Canada to 1978.

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Reflection and Honor 100 years of the Poppy

By Barbra Fairclough selling small fabric poppies to help reThis year marks the 100th year the build war torn regions of France after poppy has been used to symbolize the the first world war. sacrifices of fallen veterans from all She first presented the idea of arms of the Canadian military. using the poppy to raise funds to As far back as the Napoleonic France’s allies including the Great War Wars in the 19th century, in fields that Veterans of Canada, precursor of the were previousRoyal Canaly barren during dian Legion. the bombardJuly 1921 the ments of war, decision was

By John McCrae chalk soils bemade to adopt came rich with a Poppy Day In Flanders fields the poppies blow lime from the in Canada.

Between the crosses, row on row, rubble, and popThe first popThat mark our place; and in the sky pies grew over py campaign The larks, still bravely singing, fly the graves of to support Scarce heard amid the guns below. soldiers after the veterans was fighting endin November We are the Dead. Short days ago ed. When the 1921.

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, war was over The poppy Loved and were loved, and now we lie, the lime quickhas come to In Flanders fields. ly absorbed and symbolize the the poppy began sacrifices of Take up our quarrel with the foe: disappearing fallen veterans To you from failing hands we throw again. from all arms The torch; be yours to hold it high.

In May of the miliIf ye break faith with us who die 1915 Lieutenant We shall not sleep, though poppies grow tary and from Colonel John all missions in In Flanders fields McCrae, a Caincluding two nadian Medical world wars, Officer during Bosnia, Korea, the first World War wrote a few lines Afghanistan, peace keeping duties and on a scrap of paper the day after the other assignments. death of a fellow soldier. His poem Funds raised by the campaign sup“In Flanders Field” was published in port a variety of programs, resources, Punch Magazine in December 2015. and referrals to support veteran health, Inspired by the John McCrae’s transition to civilian life, financial aspoem, Madame Anna Guerin known as sist, and wellbeing.

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Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 The Pros and Cons of Incorporation-Part 2 Last month I addressed the “cons”, so this month my column will focus on the “pros”. To reiterate, my role is not to suggest how you should vote, but rather it’s to help you make an informed decision. It’s important to note that this information is based on my opinions from sitting at all of the incorporation and governance study meetings over the past 5 years, but does not necessarily represent the views of the Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study Committee or its consultants. Please note that I have based my opinions on the facts published from these studies as published on the CSRD website so all these points can be verified.

A concern is that some may have already made up their minds without considering all the facts. Given the importance of this decision for this community for years to come, I would strongly encourage everyone to read the information provided on the CSRD website, and to consider both the pros and cons with an open mind before deciding.

Numerically, there are more pros to incorporation than cons, so one needs to consider the relative importance and weighting of each factor. Here are the pros: 1. Local control and autonomy in decision-making- This occurs at several levels; first, voters have the collective power to elect a Mayor and Council who most closely represent their views. If a Mayor and Council are not responsive to voters, they can be dismissed in the next election. Given the make-up of the CSRD Board, there is little opportunity for Sorrento-Blind Bay voters to affect a meaningful change. If your primary goal is to reduce property taxes, the most likely way to achieve this is by

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electing a Mayor and Council who support this objective.

Secondly, a locally elected Council would be more responsive to local needs/concerns. Transparency and accountability would be enhanced, and better decisions would be made with greater local involvement. A Municipal Council can decide whether we will fund regional initiatives such as the Rail Trail, Shuswap Tourism, Shuswap Watershed Council, Salmon Arm arena or the upcoming Salmon Arm pool renovations. Council would decide on priorities, budgets and expenditures for roads, parks, utilities, land use planning, permits, bylaws, and other functions. Local decision-making is a major reason why most communities in BC decided to incorporate.

2. Improved Roads- First, the Province will resurface all roads in poor/very poor condition in the next 5 years, which is above and beyond what is currently being resurfaced. Secondly, a municipality with its own roads department will obviously provide more timely road repairs, signage, snow removal, sweeping, grass cutting and so on. A higher municipal standard would be applied to roads maintenance, and during winter storms our roads would be plowed at least 24 hours sooner, according to MoTI management, and to a higher standard.

3. We will receive a Provincial Offer of $6,152,030- This offer includes $2,152,030 in cash and additional in-kind benefits, such as no charge for roads maintenance for 5 years. The cash portion funds transitional and other costs and enables the new municipality to establish cash reserves of $14,780,000 in 5 years. These cash reserves can be used to fund local initiatives and smooth out tax increases going forward.

4. We will obtain more grant funding- Currently, every municipality can apply for Federal/Provincial grants, while a Regional District is usually limited to only 1 application for all its electoral areas. The experience in BC (coninuted on page 5)

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communities who incorporated showed they received more grant funding afterwards. For example, Clearwater in its first 10 years received over $17,000,000 in grants. The recent Covid Relief funding from the Province had CSRD municipalities receiving up to 32 times more funding per capita than its electoral areas.

Obtaining grants enables a community to recapture taxes already paid to senior governments, and to use these funds for locally-desired amenities like improved parks and playgrounds, recreation centres, medical centres and so on. If we don’t win these grants, then our tax dollars collected by the Province and the Feds will continue to be used to benefit other communities.

5. More positive transfer of funds with the ProvinceFirst, a new municipality will receive an annual operating grant of $485,000 from the Province, compared to the $160,000 currently received for all of the CSRD. The BC Rural Tax of $790,000 per year collected from the incorporated study area (ISA) will disappear. The annual Provincial Tax Collection Fee of about $148,000 from the ISA would also be eliminated although the new municipality would have to cover the costs of collecting our property taxes.

6. Greater local retention of our tax dollars- With fewer funds being sent to Victoria, a new municipality would accumulate $14,728,000 in reserves by the end of 2027, including $6,304,000 for roads. Currently, there are no funds in reserve earmarked for our roads. We would receive $253,000 in Community Works Funds annually for the sole use of the new municipality, unlike the shared distribution we currently have with the CSRD where CWF funds are partially shared across all electoral areas and municipalities, and can be clawed back from electoral areas. Municipalities however, do not share their CWF funds with the Regional District.

7. More flexibility in governance- In BC, municipalities have additional powers over regional districts. For example, a municipality can adjust local tax rates for property classes to spur economic development. Permits may or may not be issued for businesses. Taxes can be pooled so that large reserves do not need to be created for every individual service. A new municipality could also choose whether to participate or not in shared services with the CSRD, as it sees fit, in order to obtain savings.

8. Greater capacity- With a staff dedicated to addressing local issues, there would be greater capacity to implement initiatives to achieve community goals. Currently 6 electoral areas and 4 municipalities in the CSRD are all competing for staff attention and time. Economies of scale would be obtained as staff would no longer need to spend time travelling considerable distances between here and the Alberta border to conduct building inspections, enforce bylaws, update utilities or improve parks.

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All public events will be rescheduled once there is a safe environment for people to gather and discuss this important initiative.

The CSRD will continue to update FAQs and will release additional information at regular intervals during the fall.

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The Notch Hill Station Gets a Hall

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By Barbra Fairclough da is credited with naming Notch Hill to “the gap through the At Notch Hill in a public meeting on March 6, 1908, a Shuswap Highlands” with the CPR taking the same name for series of votes were taken to decide which of five sites ofthe station cresting the grade between Tappen and Chase. fered by Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. Sjodin and Mr. Peacock would be Notch Hill railway buildings were at the crest of the favored for a location of a new hall. After a third vote, it was grade and initial settlement focused on buildings that supportmoved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Loftus that Mr. ed maintenance facilities and stand-by crews to operate the Sjodin’s 50 by 100 ft lot was accepted as the new site for a ‘pusher’ locomotives. The first workers in Notch Hill were community hall. The motion carried. locomotive engineers, trainmen, oilers, wipers, and a staAt this very meeting, they tion agent. Non-operatimmediately appointed a board ing work needed men for of trustees consisting of Mr. E maintenance, warehousSutherland, Mr. W Loftus, Mr. ing operations, and supJos Greer and R.D. Davies. plies, supporting operatThe board of trustees were giving crews and bunkhouse en direction to draft rules and accommodation. regulations. It was also moved The post office that the hall would be 30 x 50 opened in April 1883. Orft. It was determined that Mr. dering groceries by “mail W.T. Smith, Mr. W. Loftus, order” became popular. and Mr. Peacock would comPrior to the motor prise the building committee. vehicle and the highway The Notch Hill Town Hall development, goods and Masquerade party at Notch Hill around 1920.

Association incorporated Nomerchandise was disSome of the people… Mr. McQuilken, John Winger, Mr. & Mrs. vember 18, 1910, the year the tributed from rail lines Sjodine, Joe Winters, Belle Peacock, Mr. & Mrs. Ashdown, community hall opened. to neighbouring areas. In Evelyn Isakson, Winters girls, Ina Sutherland, Sjodine girls, A very full meeting indeed. the early 1900’s, the most Payette girls. This event was well attended.

Mr. Peacock moved that the prominent wagon road was “hall not be let free to commerTrappers Landing, now cial men.” And the hall was detercalled Sorrento. mined to “be let free to subscribers During 1885-86 many and residents in Notch Hill and viservice buildings were still cinity”. It was also determined that a in the planning and construcspecial note of thanks be given to all tion stage. Water for the stawho offered a lot for the Hall. tion was served by Broderick Several offers of hundreds of linCreek (aka Newsome Creek). ear feet of cedar or fir for constructThere was little settlement in ing the hall were accepted before the Notch Hill until the 1890’s meeting adjourned. when the Homestead Land The community of Notch Hill Grant Provisions offered 160 was established with the construcacre preemptions close to the List of donated wood to build the halltion of the Canadian Pacific Railway railway station. More people Notch Hill Public Meeting Minutes, March 6, 1908 in 1885. George Dawson working began to settle.

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The Vancouver Daily Province reported August 2, 1912, that the Farmers Institute had registered at Notch Hill, “It will be known as the Notch Hill and Shuswap Lake Farmers Institute.” With preemption came farming to support the growing community.

The CPR built and shaped the community but its people came together to build their hall. It brought the community together for socials, dances, fancy balls, Notch Hill volunteers clearing fall leaves from the Maples that surround the Hall property concerts, and meetings. It quickly became the centre of social life.

The Notch Hill School which opened in 1908 was at the same location as the hall and the school children hosted their Christmas concerts and all the local families attended. Complete with a stage it was a perfect place to host these grand events.

Today the hall is the center of a complex of original buildings that include Notch Hill School and the White Church all situated at the railway siding in Notch Hill. The property is lined with maple trees planted by Miss Smiley’s grade one and two in 1936-37.

The work of pioneers past informs a sense of place that lives on today in volunteers and members of the Notch Hill community.

The trains still run and modern roads lead to other parts of the Shuswap. Notch Hill is quieter now than early 1900’s but the volunteers of Notch Hill tend to the upkeep of their hall and grounds and the Notch Hill Hall remains at the heart of the community.

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‘Yule’ Having A Great Time Shopping Local This Holiday Season

By Karen Brown Now that winter is settling in, our thoughts turn to preparing for the holidays. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by talented artists & artisans, retailers, wineries, cideries, food producers and experience providers! Shopping local for our holiday giving is not only supportive of small business, it allows us to pick up something unique and characteristic of our beautiful Shuswap region. Here are some ideas to help with your holiday list.

GIVE SOMETHING CREATIVE The Shuswap Artisan Market in Sorrento represents two dozen highly skilled artists.

They are open Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Artists & Artistry at the Blind Bay Memorial Hall takes place on November 13th and 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

GIFT AN EXPERIENCE Gift Certificates for amazing Shuswap experiences are always perfect for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. What about a sleigh ride at Walters Sleigh Rides? Museum passes to RJ

Haney House Heritage Village Museum especially over the holidays is simply magical! Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum and White Post Auto Museum shouldn’t be missed.

Watch the news coming out of Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Course for their winter getaway specials.

They are of outstanding value and couldn’t represent a finer Shuswap experience. Speak to one of their Cultural Ambassadors to take one of their workshops.

What about an art workshop at Mixed Bag of Art or a dance class at FACES Dance Music & Art Studio, passes to Talking Rock Golf Course or Shuswap Lake Golf Course or registration to one of the many amazing courses offered through OK College Continuing Studies?

GIFT SOME PAMPERING AND SELF-CARE Everyone loves a little pampering over the holidays. Book in for special treatments at The Spa Sorrento, Le7ke Spa at Quaaout Lodge or at Aria Medi Spa Laser Clinic & Hair Salon. Lindy’s Boutique and Shuswap Marina both offer amazing gifts and clothing choices. Munro’s Prescrip-

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tions Sorrento, Nature’s Bounty Natural Foods, Goodness is Blind Bay Health Foods & The Nom offer products and services to support your health & immune system. And don’t forget Iron Nation Fitness in the Blind Bay Marketplace. If you haven’t checked it out, be sure to do so!

GIFTS FOR THE HOME If you’re looking to make some changes over the holidays inside or out, consider calling Jacquie at Natural Element Interior Design to discuss your ideas. For outdoor design and care, check out Exteriorize Design, Shuswap Property Maintenance or Natural Choice Garden Supplies.

Locally, in the Blind Bay Marketplace, check out Love is Blind Bay Gifts. The products are fabulous and even custom-made choices are available. Check out their Yellowstone line!

Home décor shopping and gift giving simply doesn’t get any better at Re-Market Etc in Salmon Arm. Visit Linda & Jamie at their newly expanded store on Hudson Street in Salmon Arm. DON’T FORGET YOUR FOUR LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS John’s Pampered Pets, Paul’s Dog Training, Rollover Vacations or a loving check up at Shuswap Veterinary Clinic are all places to consider for your pet’s holiday gift!

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS – WHO BETTER TO SHOP FOR? Shuswap Gym of Rock will be selling Gift Certificates for your rock-climbing enthusiasts! Pick up those extra ‘stuffers’ at Loonie on the Lake, Munro’s or Shuswap Artisan Market!

GIFTS FOR THE FOODIES & SPIRIT LOVERS We are so fortunate to be surrounded by amazing restaurants, eateries, caterers, wineries & cideries. Many of the wineries will have open houses over the holidays – be sure to check them out! We recommend connecting with Celine’s Just Desserts, Celista Estate Winery, Duffer’s Den at Shuswap Lake Golf Course, Frankie’s Pizza, Home Restaurant, Jack Sam’s Restaurant at Quaaout Lodge, Los Lobos Artisan, Rancher’s Pizzeria, Recline Ridge Winery, Shuswap Cider Company, Shuswap Coffee Co, Spinnaker Café, Sprokkets Café or Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery.

And to help you prepare for your own entertaining, the assortment of cheeses, meats and dry goods available at Blind Bay Village Grocer and The Lighthouse Market will be sure to keep you well stocked over the holidays!

High Country Tree Farm in Notch Hill will also help with your holidays greens – centerpieces, garlands, wreaths and more! Happy planning everyone!

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CSRD Board Initiates Process for Mandatory Vaccine Policy CSRD Release To support and enhance B.C.’s pandemic response, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) will be developing a policy to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all its employees and elected officials.

The Board has directed staff to bring the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy forward for review at the November 18, 2021, Regular Board Meeting.

“Health officials and scientists in Canada, and around the world, agree the best way to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in our communities is to be fully vaccinated. This proposed policy will help to protect everyone in our

workplaces,” says Charles Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer.

“The CSRD has already strongly encouraged staff to be vaccinated, not only to protect their personal health, but to ensure the safety and well-being of their colleagues and members of the public.

Implementing a vaccination policy provides an added layer of protection for our communities,” adds Hamilton.

By developing this policy, the CSRD continues to align itself with recommendations from the Provincial Health Officer. It also follows the recent announcement that all BC public sector employees are required to be vaccinated. Mandatory vaccine policies have also been imple-

mented by other large employers such as WorkSafe BC, the City of Vancouver and the Capital Regional District.

As part of the proposed policy, the CSRD will determine a process and timeline for employees to provide proof of vaccination, as well as providing accommodations for the few employees who are unable to be vaccinated for legitimate medical reasons.

In another step to limit the spread of COVID-19, the CSRD Board also approved a motion to continue to defer all non-essential meetings until the Province determines it is safe to advance to Step 4 of its Restart Plan.

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By S/Sgt. Scott West Salmon Arm RCMP Boat & Trailer Theft On October 1 at 4:20 pm, the Salmon Arm RCMP responded to the theft of a boat and trailer occurring in the 4000 block of 1st Avenue SW. At some point overnight suspects cut the lock on the front gate of an industrial compound and stole a Blue and Silver 2015 Thunderjet Falcon boat on a silver tandem axle EZ Loader Trailer.

The B.C. plate on the silver trailer is WKC45M. The boat is equipped with a Yamaha 150 HP motor and a 9.9 HP kicker, a light bar and blue canopy. The vessel registration number on the bow of the Thunderjet is BC5044793.

Horse Shooting On October 9, frontline officers from the Salmon Arm were called to a property in the 800-block of Grandview Bench Road for a report that a horse had been shot and killed.

We are working closely with the BC SPCA in the investigation but need public assistance to help advance it. If you were in the 800-block of Grandview Bench Road between October 8 at 11 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on October 9 and/ or have any information which may help with this investigation, we are asking you to call us.

Theft of Mowers On October 12 at 8:30 am, Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a large theft occurring in the 3100 block of 10th Avenue SW. Overnight 3 people with their fac(continued on pg 11)

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es covered cut the fence and entered the compound at a business and stole 5 Cub Cadet Lawn Mowers. The trio of thieves were seen loading the Mowers on a trailer towed by a truck.

The Salmon Arm RCMP is seeking public assistance in recovering these 5 distinctive yellow lawn tractors which have a total value estimated to be in excess of $60,000.

Stolen Bike On October 17, 2021, a man called the Salmon Arm RCMP to report that someone had broken into his shed on his residence in the 600 block

of 5th Avenue SE in Salmon Arm, and stolen his bicycle.

The man told officers that the lock on the shed was cut off.

The bicycle is described as a black and yellow Narco Range 7.3 Carbon bike worth $5000.00. The bike has some unique and identifiable features including a green seat, black and gold stem, red rear hub, and green pedals.

If you feel you have information on any of these crimes, please call Salmon Arm RCMP at 250 832‐6044.

You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS).

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SAFE Period Promise Campaign SAFE Society Release Throughout the month of November, the Shuswap Area Family Emergency (SAFE) Society will be distributing menstrual hygiene products, collected through the Period Promise campaign, to our community at the Human Connection Hub. If you or someone you know is in need of products, please come visit us between 1:30 and 4:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesday at 258 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm. The Human Connection Hub is just one of the ways we work to get donated items into the hands of those who need them in our community.

We are grateful to Women Who Wine, the United Way, caring local businesses and community members who supported the Period Promise campaign and are making it possible for us to share menstrual products with our community in this way.

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These programs service the Shuswap including Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, North and South Shuswap and surrounding area for no cost.

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By Jeremy Wozniak ratus Pump Operator, Exterior Live Fire, EmerEagle Bay Fire Department welcomes anyone who gency Vehicle Driving and Air Brakes. would like more information – please contact Alan RenThis weekend I plan on sitting down and completing an dell 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any quesAutism training program for first responders put on through tions. Practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for 2 hours, all the Canucks Autism Network. Next month it’s back to the equipment and training are provided.

Salmon Arm Fire Training Centre with other fire departI have to admit I had a few butterflies in the belly when ments in our district for some of our members to train in RIT I passed by the Firehall sign with “Now Recruiting” up (Rapid Intervention Team) and Forcible Entry, Ventilation, there on it. I thought about calling every time I passed by, Exterior Live Fire, Strategies and Tactics, and Team Leader. so many times I can’t recall the amount. Then there was the We had one call out in October, unfortunately to a strucsocial media and seeing the members outside every week on ture fire within our protection Tuesday evenings training, rain or area. Our hearts go out to the shine. I was new to the communipeople displaced by this fire. ty; I didn’t really know anybody We cannot speak to any details outside of our home. I was a litregarding any of our call outs. tle intimidated to try out someWhat I can mention is that all this thing this big and new. Then it hit training I’ve mentioned was apme, everyone of them started with plied in this situation. We take similar feelings and questions and training seriously so we can react look at them now! So, I called and to the situation strongly, professet up a time to go down to the sionally, and as a team. A thank hall. Best decision of the year! you also to the Shuswap Fire I had the initial meeting, did Department for their mutual aid Eagle Bay tender in the process of being refilled from a fire with their members and Tender a little paperwork and the next hydrant on Ivy Road looking down to the lake. Taken during truck.

Tuesday I was in full turnout the fire incident last month. Photo by Jeremy Wozniak gear getting trained. We have a I wish you all well with log of our general training timeline called the play book. It winterizing. Please don’t forget to give your chimney a good has the same training as a full-time fire fighter. So yes, real clean out and have a look at your vehicle tires. Let’s be protraining with real professionals. So far, I have done wildfire active. You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and fire interface training, car fires, propane fires, ladders, hose, noz- department news on our “Eagle Bay Fire Department” Facezle, hoisting, ropes, interior search and rescue, radio combook page or on Instagram. You will also find more informunications, traffic control, SCBA (self-contained breathing mation about current burning regulations and the CSRD’s apparatus) and an intense HazMat course. The courses other FireSmart initiatives. members went to in October were: Interior Live Fire, Appa-

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Housing - A Need for All

By Mel Arnold, MP North Okanagan-Shuswap Housing is an essential need for us all but persisting shortages of housing stock and other challenges prevent Canadians and communities from achieving security and growth.

Citizens regularly share with me how shortages or costs of housing affects their lives and communities. It is increasingly difficult for people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, to secure housing in the communities they wish to live in. Housing shortages also prevent employers who provide our communities with goods and services from hiring the workers they need.

Scarcity of supply predictably drives up the cost of a commodity or essential need such as housing. Like most of Canada, our region is not lacking in space or availability of natural resources with which to build, but these shortages persist. In order to increase housing stock, all levels of government need to work together to support construction of new homes and meet the needs of citizens, present and future. Tangible results can be achieved through partnerships and collaboration to remove barriers currently preventing new builds that Canadians need.

As your federal representative in Parliament, I am committed to working towards improved housing results for our region and in reviewing the Trudeau government’s housing-related campaign promises, I see some potential opportunities for progress and some other points that require questioning.

The proposed Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights aimed at ensuring home buying processes are more fair, open, and transparent could benefit prospective homebuyers if it is properly balanced through thorough examination by Parliament. Trudeau’s promise to increase powers of federal regulators to intervene in markets in response to price fluctuations must be thoroughly questioned and developed to avoid another “Ottawa-knows-best” failure.

Reducing, not increasing, government processes and red tape will stimulate new builds. Whatever housing programs and resources that Ottawa proposes, I will be advocating for approaches that provide supports and reduce red tape so that builders can focus on building more homes for the Canadians that need them.

Ensuring the balance of legislation aimed at promoting new housing builds is so important because missing

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the mark could make matters worse for Canadians. Despite introducing the National Housing Strategy in 2017 and funding it with over $70 billion, the Trudeau government is still short on results that Canadians desperately need. All federal political parties agree that better housing outcomes are needed, and I hope Mr. Trudeau will allow MPs to thoroughly review and make contributions to his proposals because we must get them right the first time.

Whether I am in Ottawa or the North Okanagan-Shuswap, I will continue to work with all levels of government and communities to achieve effective housing solutions for our region.

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CSRD Requests Sorrento High School Option be Re-visited

By Jo Anne Malpass The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board will send a letter to the Chair and CAO of School District 83 and the Minister of Education expressing concerns and asking that the Sorrento High School option be re-visited and given more serious consideration.

Area C Director Paul Demenok in his request to the October CSRD meeting said a Sorrento High School would service a variety of communities with a population of over 10,000; there are many high schools in communities in BC with much smaller populations. “A Sorrento High School would significantly cut down the hours spent on buses by students in CSRD Areas C and F, thus enhancing student safety, encouraging students in these electoral areas to stay in school and complete their education, and allowing for greater socialization with

their peers as well as participation in extracurricular school programs.”

“The pandemic has encouraged many to move to non-urban locations, and we have seen substantial population growth in our area. I understand there are 2 new classrooms in Sorrento this fall.”

“I understand that the option of a Sorrento High School is still in the long range facilities plan (LRFP); it’s clear however, that the establishment of 2 high schools in Salmon Arm now would set back the development of a high school in Sorrento for many years, if not decades.

The information from the SD 83 LRFP states the lead time for a new secondary school is about six years including a year of consultation and pre-planning.”

Some of the directors did not want to step on another local body’s mandate but the majority voted to send the letter and invite the Superintendent and Chair of

the school district board to meet with the CSRD board.

CSRD COVID-19 Update – The Board approved a staff recommendation that non-essential meetings, such as Advisory Planning Commissions (APC) continue to be deferred until the current COVID-19 pandemic has progressed to Step 4 of the provincial Restart Program.

Grant in aid Area C - $1,000 Sicamous & District Museum (book publication). Each of the four Shuswap area directors gave $1,000. Area E Director Rona Martin said this book is for the whole Shuswap. Area D Director Rene Talbot said he talked to the author Jim Cooperman about how the money from sales would be shared and was told local museums would get to keep the money from the books they sell.

Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Exclusions – After a decision by the ALC to not consider exclusion applications by individual property owners but only those through local governments, the board directed staff to update the Development Services Fees Bylaw for ALC exclusion applications.

The Board also passed a motion to bring concerns about downloading the issue from the province and the “significant erosion of property rights to the owner” forward to regional local government associations.

Community Resiliency Investment Program Grant 2022 - The Board approved an application for a $250,000 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program grant for FireSmart educational activities and supported the provision of in-house contributions.

Lakes Zoning Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw -The CSRD Board adopted the bylaw to rezone foreshore at Bastion Bay to permit a proposed dock and buoy and to facilitate the issuance of a Development Permit for the proposed use. Staff recognized that due to the unique situation regarding the public reserve in Bastion Bay, the proposed rezoning should be applied to the entirety of Bastion Bay.

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Affordable Housing at Lions Manor Sorrento

Sorrento & District Housing Society The Sorrento & District Housing Society (Lions Manor) supported by the Sorrento Lions Club have entered into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity as a first step to build and support affordable housing for independent living in the South Shuswap.

Habitat’s expertise and experience will be a truly valued component of this partnership. With a primary focus on rental units, this initiative plans to retain the current Lions Manor while adding a new affordable housing development on the property.

There’s a need. There must be solutions. A place to live; to have a home.

It has been long known that there is a shortage of housing for low to medium income seniors and families in our area.

Lions Manor in Sorrento is continually at capacity and the need is still growing.

Many of the seniors in our community and area are aging in place but will require lower maintenance independent living space and may simply have difficulty affording such a home. Seniors with less mobility will require a community with sufficient amenities to allow them to live independently.

Safe, energy efficient and modern cost effective housing allows for new and existing members of our community in need of affordable housing to live and grow in a healthy supportive environment.

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Lakes Zoning Amendment Bylaw - 4119 Galligan Road, Eagle Bay. The property has 29 share areas, 17 of which are considered waterfront units. The foreshore adjacent to the property currently allows for one floating dock and one private mooring buoy for each waterfront unit. The applicant is proposing to rezone the foreshore to permit up to 18 docks and 31 private mooring buoys, which is one more dock and up to 14 more buoys than is currently permitted.

The amendment was given first reading and referrals will be sent to applicable agencies and First Nations.

Lakes Zoning Amendment Bylaw - 6432 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road, Canoe Point. The board adopted the amendment to rezone the foreshore to allow for 11 docks and 11 private mooring buoys, one more than was permitted before the rezoning.

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Community Partners with Habitat for Humanity

By Barbra Fairclough The Sorrento and Community Housing Society has entered into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity Kamloops to build and support affordable housing for independent living in the South Shuswap.

Blind Bay is the location of four new homes scheduled for construction start as early as the first week of November.

It is possible the units may be ready for occupancy in May 2022. Habitat is seeking resident applications for these now.

A project in Sorrento will see the current Lions Manor retained while adding a new affordable rental housing on the property.

Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is building houses one relationship at a time. The non-profit charitable society established in 2000 is operating in the BC Interior within Thompson- Nicola, Cariboo, Columbia-Shuswap, and Fraser-Fort George regional districts, “We would like to dispel the notion we only build in Kamloops,” says Bill Miller, Executive Director of the Kamloops office.

Bill goes on to say Habitat has moved from a one house a year model to a new way of working giving them a wider reach to meet more housing needs. “The driving factor is need. When Kamloops Habitat did an initial “friend raiser” we had an immediate request for 900 homes.”

Habitat establishes working relationships with community groups as well as local governments and first nations to develop a variety of projects based on community need. Funding, project planning and construction can all be handled in house. Habitat Kamloops is a registered contractor with BC Housing.

Habitat is a one stop shop. Bill says this makes things expeditious. Habitat provides access to capital to make projects affordable by accessing federal funding and low interest loans for interim funding. “We have a desire to work with local lenders to keep as much in the community as possible.”

Alternate mortgage models are utilized and projects are for seniors, veterans, large families and cover a complete range of housing options, including low income subsidized units, co-ops, and rent to own.

Staff admin offices are at the Restore retail location in Kamloops. Staff sight supervisors, a full time procurement manager, full time construction manager is all part of the team.

The classic car raffle done every year helps build new community relationships when it tours to different communities.

Bill says, “Because we are a nonprofit, we can make projects affordable.”

Bill says they are always looking for land. The more affordable the better, whether it is developed or undeveloped.”

The economic spin offs to the community are 4 to 1. A million dollar project will return $4 million to the community.”

Projects are also underway in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Cache Creek and in Lytton, supporting rebuilding after the fires of this last summer.

Watch for more as these local projects unfold.

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First Responders

Training Course in November

By Sandra Reutlinger Do you pass out at the sight of blood? Or does it make you woozy to see any kind of medical stress? That’s okay because everyone is different and has different abilities. Perhaps you are one of those people who is calm and clearheaded under pressure and thinks blood or broken bones doesn’t bother you.

Do you want to be able to volunteer to serve your local community and help your neighbours and others in need of medical assistance? Are you the kind of person who works well on a team and can keep things confidential? The South Shuswap First Responders are looking to train more volunteers.

Here is what the South Shuswap First Responders do: They are dispatched to a scene where someone has called 911 for a medical emergency.

Since the Responders all live here in this area, they are first to arrive on scene and then provide medical care and comfort until the ambulance arrives. The Responders will stay to help the ambulance crew get the patient ready for transport.

The South Shuswap First Responders is having a training course in November to train new volunteers as Emergency Medical Responders. While there is no charge for the course, joining the team does require commitment. The course itself is 48 hours of class time.

Regular training for all Responders happens every other Wednesday and emergency calls are responded to at all hours of the night and day as Responders are available.

Once the EMR training course is successfully completed, you would then be outfitted with the equipment necessary for responding. You must be double vaccinated to volunteer as a Responder.

If you think you would be a good fit for the team and you reside in Area C of the CSRD, then please call Debbie for more information: 250-319-8595.

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Blind Bay Citizens Patrol Blind Bay Citizens Patrol was very fortunate to receive $1,000 Community Grant from Walmart in Salmon Arm. These funds enabled our group to purchase three Safety Winter Jackets for our winter patrols.

On Tuesday, September 22, three of our members along with the store manag-

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er, Kevin Winters, and two of his staff members got together for a photo op which was great fun.

Citizens Patrol members in attendance are Carolyn French, Tom French, and Brenda Cole.

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Sorrento Centre

Fall in Love with the Natural World

By Michael Shapcott There are many things that we can do When the snow starts appearing on the hills and mountains in our own lives to express our love for naaround the Shuswap, then it will be six weeks until the snow ture. At the Sorrento Centre, our 51-panel solar array on our falls in the valleys. Well, that’s one treasured proverb for our main administration building generated more energy throughregion. out the summer than we used in the We’ve had a spectacular fall – building – so the excess energy was the leaves glorious in yellows and sent via a smart meter out to our reds; the salmon spawning along Adneighbours (and we get a credit on ams River and other waterways. Our our electricity bill). We’ve been addneighbours are getting out snowing energy-efficient LED lighting and shoes, cross country skiis, cleats for have just completed an eco-efficienour boots and even sleds that we can cy audit. use to enjoy the winter.

Of course, there’s much more It was a harsh summer with heat, that needs to be done, especially by wildfires, smoke and ashes. While the provincial and federal governMother Earth offers a warm embrace, ments, necessary actions at the global many people felt alienated from the level by private sector interests and natural world this year. And the secNature in the Sorrento area. Michael Shapcott photo governments around the world (inond summer of COVID added to the cluding working through the United strangeness of the past season. Feeling a sense of despair, even Nations’ climate justice process). We need to raise our voices lament (a good, old-fashioned word that means to mourn a for the love of the world around us. loss) was natural as summer progressed.

At the Sorrento Centre, we’ve been welcoming small The Sorrento Centre has joined a national environmental groups onto our main campus in the last few months – everygroup called For the Love of Creation that sets out an agenda thing from music and fibre arts to spiritual retreats and nourfor action. The number one item on the list is to “fall in love” ishing relaxation. We encourage all our guests to spend time with the natural world around us once again. Take a hike, walk falling back in love with the plants, animals, water, hills and along the shoreline, gaze at the evening stars and moon, marvel mountains all around us. at the mushrooms bursting out.

We will be welcoming groups and individuals throughout the winter – to explore the incredible and beautiful Shuswap and to follow the wise advice of the poet Wendell Berry, who urges us to rest in the grace of the world.

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Nominations Open for 4th Shuswap Christmas Car Giveaway

SASCU Media Release The Shuswap Christmas Car Giveaway is back!

Once again local sponsors Kal Tire, Braby Motors, Fix Auto Collison, and SASCU Financial Group are looking for the community to help them gift a vehicle and gifts to a family in the Shuswap region.

“Tell us how a reliable refurbished vehicle could change the life of a family in need,” said Derick Miller, General Manager of Fix Auto Salmon Arm. “More than ever, we need to look out for our neighbours and hurting community members. ,” said Dan Burt, Manager of Kal Tire, Salmon Arm. “We know there are families who are facing challenges where this gift could really make a difference.”

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“Help us make Christmas brighter for a family that this gift could make a big different to their 2022,” said Sheri Greeno, Manager of Brand & Community, SASCU Financial Group.

Stories of 400 words or less nominating a Shuswap-based family can be submitted by November 25 to ShuswapChristmasCar@gmail.com.

No self-nominations and the family must be based in the Shuswap. Nominators are reminded to include their own contact details for the committee to follow up if their submission is selected.

“The community we have here is amazing,” exclaimed Justin Braby, Sales Manager at Braby Motors.

“Let’s do this together.”

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Drought Could Mean More Power Outages

BC Hydro Release A new BC Hydro report outlines how drought-weakened trees coupled with stormier La Niña weather conditions may result in more power outages this fall and winter.

In the report titled, “The perfect storm: How summer drought could mean severe fall storm fallout,” BC Hydro meteorologists predict this summer’s record-breaking temperatures in B.C. could mean a fresh accumulation of dead and weakened trees that could be a risk to electrical infrastructure. La Niña is predicted to bring colder, wetter and windier weather to the west coast this fall and winter. The inclement weather coupled with drought-weakened trees could result in the ‘perfect storm’ for outages.

Summer 2021 was the hottest summer on record in most parts of B.C and resulted in severe drought – weakening tree roots, wood and soil and leaving them more susceptible to failure. BC Hydro’s two most damaging storms were caused by a drought in the summer of 2015 and a drought followed by unseasonably heavy rainfall in 2018. The 2015 summer storm caused over 710,000 outages and lasted multiple days.

Much like 2015, B.C. saw less precipitation in most regions this summer.

Abbotsford, Vancouver and Comox had some of the driest conditions from April to July – with Abbotsford experiencing the lowest rainfall recorded in the Fraser

Valley in more than 60 years.

Despite increasing storms, the duration of power outages for BC Hydro customers has been on the decline and is currently below the five-year average. Power service is restored for most customers within the first few hours of an outage.

BC Hydro is increasing its vegetation management program this year given the drought and weather-related challenges. BC Hydro regularly inspects vegetation to identify potential problems. British Columbia has some of the highest densities of trees per kilometre of power line compared with most jurisdictions in North America. Trees and adverse weather are the single biggest cause of power outages in B.C., and vegetation that grows too close to or into BC Hydro’s transmission or distribution lines poses a safety hazard as it can conduct electricity.

BC Hydro is advising customers to prepare for what could be a challenging storm season. It is important for customers to be prepared by having a wellstocked emergency kit that includes: flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, non-perishable food and water.

BC Hydro is also reminding the public that if they come across a downed or damaged power line, assume the line is live, stay back at least 10 metres (the length of a city bus), and call 9-1-1 to report. For more information on outages and safety, visit bchydro.com/outages.

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Sorrento Health Centre It’s that time of the year again…

By Celia Dyer Influenza can be responsible for up to 200 deaths in any given year in BC. Last winter, as we hunkered down, trying to keep ourselves and our community safe from COVID-19, we managed to avoid the flu season entirely.

This year could be a lot different.

An overall lower immunity because of last year’s low rates of influenza, the return of international travel and the easing of restrictions on gathering will all contribute to a potentially dangerous flu season.

In an effort to encourage widespread immunization, all flu shots are free this year for everyone six months and older and are likely to be available at your nearest pharmacy. In our area, you can call Munro’s IDA Pharmacy at 250 675 4411 to make an appointment to get your shot. You can also go to immunizebc.ca for all flu vaccine locations.

It’s important to understand that a flu shot won’t prevent COVID-19 but it will protect against the possibility of contracting influenza and COVID-19 at the same time which, according to Health Canada, could put a person at a higher risk for severe complications.

In particular, high risk groups are strongly encouraged to get a flu shot. These include seniors, people with certain chronic medical conditions such as lung or heart disease, people who are immunocompromised, and people such as long-

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term care workers who could transmit the flu to those at increased risk of COVID-19.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other respiratory infection should wait until they recover to get a flu shot in order to reduce the spread of infectious disease.

People who are in quarantine because of COVID-19 should also wait until the period of self-isolation is over.

Another important incentive to get a flu shot this year, whether you’re in a high risk group or not, is the protection of our overburdened health care system. COVID-19 has put an unprecedented strain on our health care resources. Anything we can do to protect the more vulnerable in our communities and relieve the pressure on our health care workers is welcome and encouraged.

If you have any questions about the flu vaccination program, don’t hesitate to call the Sorrento Health Centre at (250) 675 2167.

In other news, a long-awaited renovation project will start at the Centre at the beginning of November. We are very grateful to have received a $4,000 grant this past spring from the Shuswap Community Foundation. Our grant monies came from the Marian and Ralph Segreto Endowment Fund and the Karen Angove Endowment Fund. Both funds recognize the importance of grassroots efforts in small communities and we are proud to be associated with the donors of these funds. They represent the best of local community involvement and commitment.

Our grant will go towards improved soundproofing in our clinic. This will be appreciated by our office staff, our practitioners and will provide the security and confidence that our patients deserve.

Our heartfelt thanks also go to our ever-supportive landlord, Colin Munro, who is contributing $1,000 to the project.

Lyndsay Lazzarotto, our Nurse Practitioner, will continue to provide virtual patient visits during the renovation and our office will still be answering the phone.

And we will all look forward to the dust settling, literally and otherwise!

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Copper Island Health

By Sandra Reutlinger The leaf blower had been humming for long enough and now he was inside and ready for a sit down. He gingerly bent to untie his laces and then took off his boots. Off came a sock with the boot and that’s when he saw it.

The thick, crumbling toenail that needed attention. Slowly, he removed the other sock so he could take stock. Yep, those toenails were too long and unkept.

What a chore it was going to be to try to reach his feet.

Socks back on, he sat down in the chair by the fireplace and picked up the Shuswap Scoop for a read through of what all was happening in the community and that’s when he saw it.

A write up about Foot Care at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre in Blind Bay. Foot Care is offered at least once a month on a Wednesday and what a deal it is. Someone else holds your foot in their hands and cleans them up. Nails are trimmed and you can find advice about your bunions and build up of rough, dead skin. He thought about being able to just sit and relax while someone else did the work. He imagined how good it would feel to take his socks off after that appointment. Yes, once a

month he would take care of himself in this way. After all, those feet carry quite a load around day after day.

Services offered at Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre: • Footcare - monthly on a Wednesday.

• Mobile Lab Services including bloodwork, samples and ECGs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-12 • Smile Mission Oral Health Care Clinics monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month. Call 250-833-9923 to book an appointment or for more information • Income Tax services for qualifying low-income seniors • Seniors Resources.

For more information or to book an appointment for the Lab or Foot Care, please call 250-675-3661 All are welcome to attend our AGM via Zoom on Nov 9 at 6:30pm. Please email sshealthss@gmail. com for a link to register.

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Shuswap Culture Area Events and Happenings

By Jacquie Middlekoop Shuswap Culture is your go-to calendar for all things happening in the Shuswap! Check out these featured events below!

Coffee House at Carlin Hall - Enjoy music from live local talent at Carlin Hall on November 6 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. Vaccine passports and masks are required.

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ket on November 6 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Browse wares from local artisans, crafters, and vendors. Covid-19 Protocols are in place and masks are mandatory.

Artistry Christmas Gift and Bake Sale - The annual Artistry Gift and Bake Sale at Blind Bay Memorial Hall on Nov. 13 and 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm is the perfect place to find that handmade gift made by talented local artisans.

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Planning for the Future and Building Prosperity at Eagle Bay

hall.ca/history.html where Rene Hester Submitted by Cathy Wolf wrote about the history of Eagle Bay This month the Eagle Bay in “Memories of Eagle Bay” in the Community Association joined 1990’s. These are treasured stories forces with the Shuswap Founand certainly worth understanding dation in creating an endowas you spend time in the district. ment fund that would contribute In looking to the future, the to the operational and capital reCommunity Association has inquirements of the Association. It stalled a wireless internet network is a long term financial strategy that sees to the needs of the Community As- (WIFI) that members can access when they are at the hall. Accessing our losociation now and into the future.

Income and grants generated by the cal digital resources, digital information, and connecting with others refund will be allocated annually based motely will serve us into the future. We on requirements of the CRA and the know that many residents and visitors Foundation’s capacity to award grants have brought internet services into their to support projects and programs that homes. We enhance the want to extend Shuswap commuthat access into nity. Funds will our communigrow over time ty spaces. We and provide a solanticipate offerid financial base ing classes and for the Associasupport sessions tion. We look forgoing forward ward to working so that every with Roger Parmember of the enteau, his Board community has of Directors, and an opportunithe staff at the ty to learn more Foundation. More Eagle Bay Community - Bryan Kassa, Melany about how the about the FounDyer, Al Houston, Cathy Wolf, Paul Wolf, digital world can dation be found Roger Parenteau. be of service to at www.shuswapthem. foundation.ca We also want to return to some of By becoming a registered charity this fall, the Eagle Bay Community As- the Association’s traditions safely and sociation is looking to the needs of the with care this month. On Nov. 20 and 21 we are hosting an “Ol’ Fashion Ham community and how charitable contributions can impact the sustainability of Bake and look forward to having you our community hall, grounds, programs/ come together for a great fall dinner. events and out-reach for those in need. In addition, we will have “community swag” for sale, raffle and door prizes, By harnessing the opportunities that a 50/50 draw, and best of all, entertainare afforded by a vibrant and connectment from our local theatre group, “The ed community association, we further our interest in having a safe and caring Hamsters”. While we do have limited community, supporting neighbours and seating and are requiring proof of vacfriends, making Eagle Bay a destination cination, we hope you will be able to attend the Saturday evening dinner or for residents and visitors to enjoy and Sunday afternoon luncheon. Tickets are appreciate.

The 70 year history of this commu- available from Jane at jane.dale99@ nity association speaks to these values. gmail.com We hope you will join us in the Touring through the graveyard at the years ahead. 2022 Community memberCommunity Church we see the names of Whitehead, Dunn, Martinson, Shan- ship will soon be available. We welcome non, Ivey, Asay, and Turgeon, to name a your interest and your support. Updates few. Each has a story to tell about life in on the business, activities and events Eagle Bay and the joy of building com- of the Association will continue in the Scoop as well as on our website and munity. You can read about them and Facebook page. many others at https://www.eaglebay-

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Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Going Strong

By Alice Hidber With recent upgrades to our building, the Sunnybrae Seniors Hall is a happening place!

Over the summer, the hall got a fresh coat of paint and upgraded landscaping with a Grant from The Shuswap Community Foundation. With additional services, time, materials and financial assistance contributed by many local businesses along with volunteer participation, we were able to achieve our Grant objectives.

Our eaves troughing was replaced by Simply Gutters, tree cutting from Shuswoggy Tree and Yard Services, Paint and Labour from Amity North Okanagan Contracting, soil from Zappone Aggregate Processors, gravel from L. Turner Contracting, excavation from Howie Taylor and paint and preparation for the building from our dedicated members and volunteers from all over Salmon Arm. It was an amazing project and community participation was high! Thank you to all of our contributors. Also thanks to Global News and Sydney Morton for doing a piece on our upgrades. (https://globalnews. ca/news/7905350/shuswap-sunnybrae-seniors-hall-makeover) Although it has been a tough 16 months due to Covid-19, with the help from the CSRD and a Covid Restart Grant, the hall is currently open with many programs scheduled for our members this fall. We strictly abide by all BC Health Covid Mandates and Protocols to insure the safety of our members.

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting “Painters and Crafters” Monday mornings from 9-12, “Card Sharks” Tuesdays from 1-3, “Games Day” where people can play pool, darts, air hockey and board games on Wednesdays from 1-4 and a “Sit and Be Fit” class on Fridays from 10-10:30. The second Thursday of every month, we put on a Potluck Dinner by reservation at 5:30pm. All these programs provide safe socialization and recreation to our seniors and give us all a sense of belonging in the presence of good fellowship.

To keep the momentum going we have a computer literacy program called Cyber Seniors scheduled for the next 6-8 weeks. This is hosted by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society and funded by a grant from The New Horizons for Seniors Program. This is a very popular program with one on one training. Although the current scheduled session is full, we hope to hold another session in the New Year. There is a waiting list so you must call LASS at (250) 463-4555 to book your spot.

A special thanks goes out to The Government of Canada for awarding us a Grant from the New Horizons For Seniors Program. With this grant we were able to build a sound barrier wall around our furnace by Shuswap Renovations and acquired new electronic equipment for enhanced learning. Our Cyber Seniors Program has been adopted as part of that grant.

We are pleased to say that Julia Helland from Wild Safe BC has already used this equipment for an educational presentation during our recent Potluck dinner.

On Tuesday November 9th from 9-12 and Wednesday November 10th from 1-5 the Sunnybrae Seniors are getting together for an Apple Pie making bonanza! We need volunteers to help peel, core and slice apples and make pie crust for apple pies. You must register for this event by e-mailing Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com. Registration is limited so register soon! Pie making donations are appreciated. This event will use gleaned apples from local apple trees to help prevent wildlife endangerment. The funds from the sale of the pies will be

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used for ongoing expenses at the hall.

Register for our Cookie Decorating Workshop on Tuesday November 16th from 9-12 and Wednesday November 17th from 1- 4 by e mailing us at Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com where you will be given a list of supplies needed to participate. If you ever wanted to learn fine cookie decorating this is a beginners class with room for six people.

And finally on Saturday November 27th from 9-3 we will be holding our Annual Christmas Bazaar where we will be selling all of our Apple Pies and Christmas Cookies! Bring your own cookie boxes to fill up on beautifully decorated cookies and help support our hall. If you wish to rent a table to sell your crafts and wares, please e-mail Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com. Table rentals are $10.

Don’t forget to visit Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Facebook page for updates!

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Blind Bay’s Red Seal Power Lifter

November 2021

By Jerre Paquette had always wanted to become a “powBy the time most of us elect to retire er lifter” and he felt the time had come to from the heavy lifting of our work lives, commit to that dream. we are looking forward to a life of leisure.

He had been able to explore many of Not Karl Johnson. his interests through his career, especialAnd it’s not that he had a soft job. ly travelling (he’s been to Japan, ChiKarl was born in Stony Plain, Alberta, na, Thailand, the Caribbean). And he had where he became a ‘Red Seal’ mechanexplored some of the risky undertakings ic, meaning he was certified to work on that tantalized him, such as drag racing. heavy duty equipment anywhere in Can- He sums himself up in this way: “I don’t ada. Karl elected to apply his training in want to be that guy at 70 or 80 sitting in the oil industry where ‘heavy’ was taken a rocking chair saying ‘I wish I had done seriously. And he was paid well for his that!’” But he knew the time had come to Red Seal Power Lifter Karl Johnson skills, knowledge, and capacity for heavy make a major commitment to power liftwork. colourful pieces of equipment imagining.

But he didn’t stay put in the northern able and intensely gulps in some of the In 2017, Karl’s business partner oil communities of Alberta, because he bought him out and Karl returned to Can- cleanest, freshest air in the world, (some had a hankering for travelling the world of which he inhales as he rides about on ada to refocus his interests away from and an inclination to be as independent as heavy-duty machinery onto his own body. his powerful Harley motorcycle—he just possible. can’t quite get away from his long develAlways strong, always working out and In January of 2011, that hankering oped interest in machines!). wanting to stay fit, he launched into the turned into the formation of his and his Karl is not a loner. He appreciates life of competitive power lifting right friend Luke’s own parts and service com- here in Blind Bay. Turns out the engine he being coached and while he likes his inpany, Affinity Energy, enabling them to most wanted to rebuild was his own body. dependence, he acknowledges that he dwell and work in Cuba.

So on a nice day, if you’re travelling needs the expertise and wisdom of othThere, they worked alongside Cuban through Blind Bay, it’s entirely possible ers, including those he competes against nationals applying their mechanical skills you’ll spot him powerlifting in his ga(perhaps especially those he competes to rebuilding large natural gas compresagainst!). So it’s not surprising that alrage. His double garage doors may well sors. Karl worked there long enough to though he works out alone, he values the be open as he pumps iron on the most fall in love with the excellent coaching of Cuban people and Chris McLeod, owner of their life style, which Relentless Performance he reckons made them Kamloops. among the happiChris is helping Karl est people he’s ever get ready—as you’re met. The work was reading this—for a major a 24/7 job, however, competition on Novemand Karl had other inber 20 in Prince George, terests he wanted to the Northern Winter pursue while his body Classics. One of the feaand mind were still tures of competitions young enough. Somelike the NWC and the inwhere not so far in the ternational competitions back of his mind, he Karl Johnson & Weight Rooms- Signs of Karl’s Commitment (Continued on page 25)

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A Shuswap Hiking & Adventure Group for Ladies

By Sarah Tokarek Shuswap Adventure Girl The Shuswap has a new hiking and adventure group geared towards women!

Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter!

Are you looking to get out hiking with a community of like-minded and supportive women? Do you LOVE the Shuswap and all of the amazing outdoor experiences here? Are you new to the area and yearning to explore? Do you want to meet new friends or learn a new trail?

This is a group where all levels, all ages are welcome with open arms. Once or twice a month there will be a planned and organized free outdoor event that you can register to join.

These events will encompass everything from night hiking, to river walks, to children welcome, to iconic hikes, to alpine adventures, and even overnight backpacking experiences!

Some events will be child friendly and some will be Adults only.

Everyone is welcome within our community, and to our events. We believe that everyone can be inspired by women. However we hold this virtual space for those that see themselves as women and non-binary to create a safe nurturing space for kindred spirits.

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is that competitors come in all ages, sizes, races, and both men and women, all arranged into categories of competitor-ship.

Karl is thrilled with the openness and popularity of the sport.

Bets are on that when Karl decides competition is no longer for him, you’ll find him coaching others. On the other hand, the recent exploits of 90-year-old William Shatner may just inspire him to simply keep going. All he needs is another category—he has the skill, the training, the savvy, and the sense of commitment for it! And he seems to smile through even the toughest training, at least right after the grimace and the grunt.

Me: I am surprised at how winded I am by this exercise Personal Trainer: This was the tour of the gym

The Lady Alliance has chapters throughout North America. Our closest chapters include Kamloops and Kelowna, but now, we have our very own Shuswap Chapter!

The Lady Alliance is sponsored by outdoor brands which include MEC, Arcteryx, Fjallraven, Mammut, and Burton. If this sounds like something you might LOVE, join the Facebook group

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(The Lady Alliance-Shuswap Chapter) or follow along with Shuswap Adventure Girl and stay tuned for our first event!

Coming very soon!

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November 2021

Light Bulb Recycling No Longer Available in The Shuswap CSRD Release Shuswap residents will have to change their habits when it comes to recycling light bulbs.

Effective immediately, there is no longer a site in Salmon Arm that will accept household light bulbs for drop off for recycling. The closest Product Care depots collecting light bulbs are: • Central Hardware, located at 701 Bass Avenue, Enderby; • Chase Home Hardware Building Center, located at 197 Shuswap Avenue, Chase.

Under the BC Ministry of Environment’s Recycling Regulation, Product Care is the non-profit organization responsible for providing recycling solutions for

post-consumer products including light bulbs. This recycling program is funded by the fees that Product Care collects when light bulbs are purchased.

If you have concerns around not having access to a light bulb recycling program in the region, please contact your local MLA’s office.

You can also email comments or concerns to ExtendedProducerResponsibility@gov.bc.ca or info@ lightrecycle.ca More information can be found at https://www.productcare.org/ The CSRD will update residents if and when a new Product Care depot is operational in the Shuswap.

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Sorrento Lions Club

By Judi Kembel We were honoured to welcome 1st Vice District Governor Debbie Allan and Zone Chair Karen Bassett to our last meeting. We also welcomed Maureen Grant who was inducted by 1st VDG Debbie as our newest member.

On October 29, pumpkins were distributed in the back field of the Sorrento Elementary School for our annual Pumpkin Patch. School children go out to the field to “pick” their very own pumpkin to take home. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold our Annual Children’s Halloween Party again this year.

We are currently planning a Community Appreciation Night for April 7, 2022. Stay tuned for further information.

Upcoming events in 2022 are: April 17 - Children’s Easter Egg Hunt; May 28 – our 7th Annual Garage Sale and July 1 – Canada Day Pancake Breakfast followed by our Beer Garden. Hopefully, we will be able to hold these events.

Our weekly meat draws are held every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Copper Island Pub. Tickets are $1.00 each and good for all draws. Come early to ensure a seat.

All COVID protocols and restrictions are being followed.

We look forward to seeing you there again.

We would appreciate any ideas our community may have so that we may continue serving you the best we can.

You can send your ideas to sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

If you are interested in helping your community, please consider joining our club as either a member or a “Friend of the Lions” volunteer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (September to June) at 6:45 pm at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please contact the Sorrento Lions Club at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca .

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End of Season for WildSafeBC

What did the pecan say to the walnut?

We’re friends because were both nuts!

WildSafeBC Release The bears are starting to den up for the winter, as is the WildSafeBC Columbia Shuswap program.

WildSafeBC had an active year assisting the community with several wildlife conflicts throughout Columbia Shuswap Regional District Areas C and E. The program included door-to-door canvassing, garbage tagging, attendance at public events, delivery of the WildSafe Ranger program, as well as numerous bear spray workshops and other wildlife awareness presentations.

The Columbia Shuswap WildSafeBC Community Coordinator is grateful for the generous support of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, the Province of BC, and the Conservation Officer Service for their ongoing support. The Community Coordinator thanks the many community organizations that collaborated with WildSafeBC and everyone who has made an effort to prevent human-wildlife conflicts this year.

Garbage, residential fruit trees, and livestock remain the top high conflict animal attractants in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area C. WildSafeBC would like to remind residents to secure or remove any wildlife attractants present around their homes or yard. In 2021, there were 28 black bear reports made, which is less than the number reported in 2020. There were also nine reports of deer and 13 reports of cougars.

Please view the year-end report scheduled to be released in December on our website to see what the Columbia Shuswap WildSafeBC Community Coordinator was able to accomplish this year!

During the winter months, wildlife conflicts can still be reported to the Conservation Officer Service RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277 and urgent wildlife questions can be directed to bc@wildsafebc.com. Until our program resumes in the spring, please visit wildsafebc.com and follow our Facebook page for updates, tips, and other information to assist you in keeping wildlife wild and communities safe!

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Improving Population Health One Smile at a Time Paid Advertising Feature

We are proud to announce our dental hygiene clinic in Blind Bay. New patients welcome. Book your appointments with the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre at 250-6753361. For any treatment questions call 250-833-9923.

The Smile Mission Oral Health Outreach Society works to lower barriers to access to oral health care.

Experienced dental professionals bring equipment similar to that in dental clinics and your treatment fees – nothing over the current BC Dental

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November 2021

Carlin Hall Community Association

By Jane Stephenson hall.net . The November coffeehouse has It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of confirmed the following open mic performers: Joan Obrien. Joan has been a pivotal figure at Carlin Hall for Making Do, Dave Allen, and Walter Quinlan. We look forward decades, as well as serving with many other organizations in to enjoying their sets. As previously announced in the October the Tappen community and surrounding area.

Scoop, Carlin Hall has made the decision to include a Feature Joan’s belief in the importance of community was secAct for this year’s coffeehouses. The November Coffeehouse ond to none. She worked tirelessly, in a variety of roles, to en- is featuring Chicken Like Birds. It should be a fantastic evesure the success of Carlin Hall. While much of Joan’s work ning of entertainment. Ticket information is on the website so was done quietly in the background, Joan took great pride in please visit carlinhall.net or its Facebook page: https://www. providing the absolute best snacks and goodies at the month- facebook.com/carlinhalltappenBC. We hope you are able to ly coffeehouses, concerts, and special events. Everyone thor- join us. Tickets are only available on line, there will be no tickoughly enjoyed what she, along with her good friend, Marcha ets sold at the door. Seating is limited to 50 so get your tickets Adams, was able to prepare for the guests who came to spend early to ensure a seat. an evening at Carlin Hall. They were quite the duo.

The Tuesday evening Beginner Jam and Workshop began Joan recently made a decision to step back from her obon October 26th and continues each Tuesday evening for two ligations with the Board of Directors. hours from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There are a She was a long time member of the Hall, few spots still available. If you are interestand served on the executive for multiple ed in learning to play an acoustic instrument terms, fulfilling many roles. She was one in a friendly and welcoming small group setof the original ‘signers’ when the hall beting please contact Larry at: carhall4051@ came a registered society in 1993. gmail.com.

There are not enough words nor Wednesdays, beginning November 10th enough space to share how important will see the return of Carlin Hall’s AcousJoan was to this community. Her histotic Jam. This Jam also has a few spots open, ry in the area, as well as her dedication so if you like playing an acoustic instrument and devotion will be greatly missed by and enjoy singing your favourite songs in an all. The Board of Directors and CHCA inclusive, friendly, guided jamming envimembership extends its condolences to ronment, then this is the place for you. This Joan’s family.

Jam will run between 1:00 and 3:00 pm each The October Scoop edition had Wednesday. If you are interested, contact Dithe protocols and format of how ane at: carhall4051@gmail.com. the coffeehouses would be operatAs we approach the Winter Season, coning. A detailed description is availtinue to be safe and take good care!

Joan OBrien preparing for hall guests. able on the Carlin Hall website: carlin-

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The Truth Hurts

By Liz-Ann Munro Lamarre For some people, the barrier to accessing dental care is not fear, physical or financial, but a combination of embarrassment and anger. People have been told for years that they have weak teeth, they eat too much sugar and they should brush more: as if getting cavities is their fault, or they’re defective somehow.

Actually, that is not true.

To get tooth decay, you need 4 things: 1. a tooth - of course.

2. Some bacteria, but not just any bacteria: you need to be infected with a specific organism, one family in about 500 that live in humans regularly. Most of those bacteria just sit there and multiply.

But this one family is different because it takes any sugar in your mouth and converts it to acid.

3. Some sugar, but not just candy: whole grain sandwiches, potatoes, pasta and pizza all start digesting in your mouth into simple sugars. In other words: if you have this family on board, every time you eat, there is a 20-minute acid attack on your

teeth where locally it becomes more acidic than straight lemon juice! And if that happens enough, the teeth will start to dissolve and show demineralization, sensitivity and cavities.

4. Time: it takes a while for enamel to break down, so brushing and flossing does make a difference. Just don’t brush immediately after having acid in your mouth - when teeth are at their weakest: better to rinse with water first neutralize.

You can also avoid other sources of acid on teeth: coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, kombucha, etc. - the decay-causing organism is very contagious and is spread through saliva.

Or do like the French, have wine and cheese, except maybe have the cheese first (coats the teeth before the acid).

And save your teeth!

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Taste of the Shuswap Breaking Bread

By Margaret McCormick The Urban Dictionary defines breaking bread as “to affirm trust, confidence, and comfort with an individual or group of people. Breaking bread has a notation of friendliness and informality”.

On our recent trip to the UK and Europe we tasted all kinds of bread and thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of trying something new that also reminded us of home. The Shuswap is nothing if not

friendly and informal and it was nice to experience that feeling on our travels as well.

A few interesting observations from our trip. Bread is provided at every meal and the variety ranges from packaged breadsticks to luscious loafs.

Not sure if it was covid related or not but one of our favourites was when we were served a selection of small homemade crackers and breads in individual white paper goodie bags! We even were served herbed croutons as an accompaniment to one aperitif.

Breakfast bread provided variety as well. The morning ritual in London was flakey croissants and coffee from the next door Italian café and at our apartment in the Dolomites, we loved opening the door each morning to see what tasty treat the owners had left for us. We had crusty rolls, soft croissants and Krapfen which is a stuffed donut.

We also discovered what I believe has replaced my love for Nutella. Pistachio crema was piped into all things Italian

Amanda and Chris at the market

and it is incredible.

Fortunately for us we didn’t have to leave our love for baked goods behind.

We have no shortage of wonderful bread options here in the Shuswap and as I headed to the local markets just days after returning, I went straight for our bakery artisans.

Amanda owner of Forest & Food Fixation is not just a wonderful baker, she is a top forager as well. Giv-

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en the season she is always making something special, and our little pumpkin loaf complete with a cinnamon stick stem was almost too cute to eat (almost). You can find her bread at EcoTreats in Salmon Arm and Shuswap Health Foods. When visiting Amanda at the Sorrento Village Farmers Market, I ran into Chris from White Lake Organics. While not at the market this year, Chris is still baking up a storm including her amazing Bickies and Artisan breads. We love her Parma Bickies as part of charcuterie boards and I know the wineries have been selling them like crazy. You can also find Chris’s Artisan Loaves at Steamers and look for our favourite, Mediterranean Olive. All four flavours are available in the local section of most local grocers including Blind Bay Grocer (which of course has its own lovely inhouse bakery)! I think I’m going to put my Bickies in individual white paper bags from now on to remind me of our trip.

Likely one of the best known bakers in the region is Janice from Little Red Hen Artisan Bakery. We found the Hen before we even moved to the Shuswap as she sells her beautiful wood fired brick oven bread, cookies, granola and other delicious delights at Shuswap Pie Company among other locations.

We have really enjoyed seeing Janice and her husband Gord (who is an amazing wood craftsman himself!) at the Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market and always stop in to buy something delicious from them, finding it hard to decide from bagels to pastries to ba-

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The Eagle Bay Play Friday Kids Play Group would like to extend a huge thank you to the Shuswap Children’s Association.

The Playgroup will now be sponsored by Shuswap Child Care Resource and Referral Program (Shuswap CCRR) which is part of Shuswap Children’s

Association.

Thanks to their generosity, there is no longer a drop-in fee!

You can see the great work the Association is doing by visiting their website https:// shuswapchildrens.ca/.

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Annual influenza vaccine campaign kicks off in Interior Health IH-Wide – Interior Health is calling on everyone to protect themselves and increase immunity in our community by getting their annual influenza (flu) vaccine. New this year, the influenza vaccine (flu shot) is available free of charge to everyone six months of age and older, at pharmacies and clinics throughout the region.

“Everyone is at risk of influenza and spreading it to others, and as we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19, we encourage all British Columbians to get immunized,” says Dr. Sue Pollock, Interior Health interim chief medical health officer. “Now that the influenza vaccine is available at no cost to everyone who wants one, there’s no better time.”

Getting your influenza vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from illness this winter.

It is also a critical step to keeping the spread of influenza low in the community and through our health system.

Last year, public health measures including handwashing, mask use and

physical distancing helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as influenza.

While influenza can make anyone sick, some people are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, including: children under five years of age, people who are pregnant, Aboriginal, over the age of 65 years, and those with underlying chronic health conditions.

The influenza vaccine is available through your pharmacist, community health-care provider (e.g., family physician, nurse practitioner, nurse), First Nations community health nurse, or your local health unit. To find an influenza clinic or provider near you, visit ImmunizeBC.ca and click on “Find a Clinic,” call 8-1-1, or contact your local pharmacy, physician’s office, or public health unit.

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Mountain High

By Jason Lutterman The timeless charm of the winding dirt road was really making it hard to focus. The scarlet and golden forest was at its peak. The leaves kicking up in my rear-view mirror looked like they where falling on the three Jeeps behind.

I’m not sure what comes to mind when you hear “let’s get some pizza” but for us that means alpine lakes, a stop at the old quartz mine and driving under a chairlift.

We began our morning with the sound of a gas pumps clicking off far too quickly, “I really do need to adjust to today’s fuel prices” and after swiping my

Eileen Lake, sometimes referred to as Amphitheatre Lake is a hidden gem

card a second time I had enough fuel for our adventure.

There is something special about introducing new people to old places. I have done this tour countless times before, mainly because my fondness for pizza resembles more of a substance abuse problem than a favourite food. Will there be an intervention for my obsession with a slice of meat lovers?, it’s doubtful as it’s probably one of the most fun reasons to hit the backcountry and find our route along the McGillivray FSR.

The back road to Sun Peaks is just outside our backyard. A quick drive through Chase and across the bridge will lead down Kamloops Shuswap Rd, a quick right hand turn in the right place and you’re on the FSR headed in the right direction.

As we climbed past the West end of Neskonlith Lake, the road leads through the colour filled valleys and toward our first stop.

I turned down what looked like an old animal trail and with good memory of the area, we emerged from the tight trail into the old quartz mine. White crushed stone looked like fresh snow covering the ground. Eileen Lake was just around the corner, so we pressed on.

Eileen, sometimes referred to as Amphitheatre Lake is a hidden gem.

And that’s why these directions are vague, those who will put in the effort and seek out its location are unlikely to treat it poorly. In one trail and out the other, we were headed back to the junction at McGillivray FSR. Continuing West we made our way toward McGillivray Lake.

As the air changed so did the scenery, the familiar smell of the alpine crept in and the tires began to get loud as they met the remains of the previous snowfall. Our path now present in the slush and mud of the trail into the lake. The Jeeps spread out and parked as I walked down the dock like I always do when I arrive.

Some snacks placed on the hood as we shared stories and pointed out directions with those who had never been there before.

McGillivray FSR

But turns out the local wildlife was more interested in the food than us. One after another Whiskey jacks began to land on the hood and fly off with their share.

The humbling surprise was to see them eat right from our hands. A gentle reminder of the power of the little things in life.

After the birds had their fill, we made the last leg of our trek into the village of Sun Peaks as we followed the FSR right under the chair lift and into the village. I’m pretty sure everyone thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Red Foxes as we arrived, but I couldn’t tell you I was already halfway up the village walk and standing outside the window of Mountain High Pizza.

You don’t have to change the world in order to change how you see the world.

Make the small things big priorities and get outside.

McGillivray Lake cabin

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Clubs & Organizations

Arts Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250-515-3276 Blind Bay Bridge Club Vicki 250-675-2141, vicki00@telus.net Blind Bay Community Society 250-675-3919, blindbayhall@gmail.com Blind Bay Painters Trudy Grigg cell 403-934-0503, home 250-835-0039, t.grigg05@gmail.com Blind Bay Garden Club Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 Carlin Country Market Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, carlinpac@hotmail.com Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Angela Inskip 250-833-2094, Carlinpac@hotmail.com Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) (beside Spinnake r Cafe) 250-6753661, cisrcbb@gmail.com CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 CSRD Area C Director Paul Demenok 250-517-0810, pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca Emergency Support Services Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Eagle Bay 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Sorrento Hall #2 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult 250-675-4441, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca Tappen/Sunnybrae 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Marc Zaichkowsky TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca White Lake 3607 Parri Rd., Chief Bryan Griffin 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca Fire Services CoordinatorA Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS Debbie Edwards, thebackacher@telus.net GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger 250-803-6864, www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca Sorrento Health Centre 250-675-2167

Sorrento Health Centre Society Eldene Lindberg 250 675 4168 Lions Club sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250-833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca North/ South Shuswap Comm. Resource nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 Notch Hill Cemetery Society Louise 250-253-5776 ROAD MAINTENANCE Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 222-4204, Vernon Moti 250-503-3664, aimroads@acciona.ca Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818, lschaffer@orl.bc.ca Blind Bay Market www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Shuswap Better at Home Central Intake 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com Shuswap Community Foundation 250832-5428, www.shuswapfoundation.ca Shuswap Emergency Program Cathy Semchuk and Tom Hansen 250833-5927 sep@csrd.bc.ca Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers 1-866-293-3851,

info@slams.ca / www.slams.ca Shuswap Theatre Society https://shuswaptheatre.com South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@southshuswapchamber.com Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Tennis sletennisclub@gmail.com Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca / www.SWOA.ca Sorrento Drop In Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 Sorrento Food Bank Tina Hysop 250-253-3663,sorrentofoodbank.ca Sorrento Lions Club Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com South Shuswap Canada Day Committee Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 Victim Services Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, 778-231-8810, whitelakehall@cablelan.net White Lake Residents Assoc. (WLRA) info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141

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Community Events Calendar SOUTH SHUSWAP Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study Postponed - the CSRD has decided to postpone the planned community engagement process. See ad on page 5 for more details.

Coffee House at Carlin Hall - Live local talent Nov. 6, 7:00 pm at Carlin Hall! Tickets must be purchased in advance. Vaccine passports and masks are required.

FMI carlinhall.net Christmas Market - November 6, 9am - 2pm at the Notch Hill Town Hall. The Shuswap Market Group will return with their array group of local artisans, home based businesses, and of course your favorite vendors.

FMI Notchhilltownhall1910@ gmail.com Cedar Heights AGM - Mon. Nov. 8, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Please register: info@cedarheightscommunity.ca North & South Shuswap Community Resources AGM - Mon. Nov 8 at 12:30 pm via Zoom. The link will be on website: www. nsscr.ca Copper Island Health & Wellness AGM - via Zoom on Nov 9 at 6:30pm. Please email sshealthss@gmail.com for a link to register.

Apple Pie making bonanza Nov. 9 from 9-12 and Nov. 10th from 1-5, Sunnybrae Seniors need volunteers to help make apple pies. Must register by e-mailing Sunnybrae.srs@ gmail.com. Donations appreciated.

Remembrance Day at St. Mary’s Church – Please join others in a short ceremony November 11 at 10:50 am at the Cenotaph followed by two minutes of silence.

Those who wish to remember the fallen are invited to place a poppy on the wreaths.

Red Cross Babysitting Course - Nov. 12, 10-3:30 pm at the NSSCR office in the Sorrento Preschool space. Registration is online at www.nsscr.ca Course is available to youth 11 Yrs & over.

Spaces will be limited to ensure COVID restrictions are followed.

Blind Bay Painters: every Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm. Contact Trudy (250)253-0320 Artistry Christmas Gift and Bake Sale - Blind Bay Memorial Hall Nov. 13 and 14 from 10am - 3pm. FMI Maureen (250)675-

2844. See ad on page 13.

Cookie Decorating Workshop Nov. 16 and 17 at Sunnybrae Srs. Hall. To register, email Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com Blind Bay Community Society AGM - Nov. 16 at 12:00 noon at Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road. FMI bniky13@gmail.com Garden Club Christmas Craft Join the Eagle Bay Garden Group on November 18, 11 am to 3 pm at Eagle Bay Community Hall to make a Christmas centerpiece or wreath/swag. FMI and to register call Carol @250-675-2125 or email tracylemieux@gmail.com “Ol’ Fashion Ham Bake” – Eagle Bay Hall. Two sittings of 40 guests, Sat, Nov. 20 starting at 5pm, dinner at 6pm and Sun., Nov. 21 starting at 12:30, lunch at 1 pm. The bar will be open, 50/50, raffle prizes, and entertainment from “The Hamsters”.

Proof of vaccination. Tickets available at jane.dale99@gmail.com Christmas Bazaar - Nov. 27 from 9-3 at Sunnybrae Srs. Hall.

Cookies, apple pies. If you wish to rent a table to sell your crafts and wares, please e-mail Sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com.

Hiking group for women – Monthly free organized outdoor experiences. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter.

FMI www.shuswapadventuregirl. ca or https://theladyalliance. com Christmas Basket Fundraiser - Cedar Heights is awarding 3 baskets ($300 value). To find out how you can participate, volunteer or buy tickets call 604-7293035, or Vicki at 250-675-2141.

Draw date is Dec. 3 Friday Night / Movie Night - at Cedar heights. Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 pm. Bring a comfy cushion. Snacks available. FMI http://www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/movie-night LASS Free Computer Training for Seniors - One hour a week for eight weeks. Volunteer tutors and learners decide what devices, programs and skills they want to work on. Sessions are at the South Shuswap Library with an on-site supervisor. Call Sierre Allison 250-463-4555 or email info@shuswapliteracy.ca to sign up as a learner or tutor.

South Shuswap Library - Virtual Family Story Times to Dec. 1 Tues 10:30 – 11am, Weds

11 – 11:30am. Register online.

Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family. Virtual Pyjama Story Time Weekly on Tuesdays, to Nov. 30, 6:30 to 7:15pm.

Books, songs and rhymes.

Recommended for children 3 to 6 years but all are welcome!

Register online at www.orl.bc.ca FMI 250.675.4818 Lions weekly meat & 50/50 draws - every Friday from 5 to 7pm for ten meat draws. 50/50 draw at 7 pm at Copper Island Bar and Grill.

Shuswap Skating Club - launching this fall and aim to offer skating opportunities for all ages and levels in our communities. FMI info@shuswapskatingclub.com Copper Island Health Centre Call 250-675-2196 for a Doctor’s appointment. Mobile Lab Tues. & Thurs. 9am to 1pm. Foot Care Wednesday. The Smile People Dental Clinic, 3rd Fri. of month.

250-675-3661 all other services appointments and resources..

Keep up to date by checking the calendar at https://sshss.ca/ calendar/ Located at Blind Bay Marketplace Sorrento & Area Health Centre - Dr. Terry Clare is avail. on Mons & Tues. Call 250-675-2167 to book an appt. with the Dr. or Nurse practitioner.

The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Island Health Centre in Blind Bay. Call for an appointment 250-833-9923. Read the advertorial on page 29 for more info.

NORTH SHUSWAP Bingo at NS Community Hall - every Monday except on holidays. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.

People must wear masks and show proof of vaccinations.

Christmas Craft Fair – Nov. 20 from 9 – 2 at Lakeview Centre in Anglemont. Raffles, vendors, baked goods. Loonie Auction.

NS Health Society’s 12 Days of Christmas Raffle - December 10 to 21. Ticket drawn at noon each day at NS Health Centre. Last day of ticket sales is Dec. 20.

CHASE Chase Drive-Thru Flu Clinic - Sat. Nov. 6 at Chase Curling Rink Parking Lot. Last Names A-L 9AM - 11PM Last Names M-Z 11:30PM - 2PM. Please bring

your BC Health Card, wear a nosleeved shirt and mask.

SALMON ARM & AREA Salmon Arm Legion Remembrance Day - Ceremony will be closed to the public but aired live on Bounce Radio (91.5 FM).

10:45 to 11:15 am on Nov. 11.

A video of the ceremony will also be available on the Legion Facebook page shortly after.

Dancing with the Shuswap Stars - live streamed on Friday, November 19. Proceeds to Shuswap Hospice Society. FMI or to vote for your favourite dancer, go to www.shuswapstars.ca 1st Annual Salmon Arm Winter Fun Fest - Nov 26-27, 4 pm to 9pm at Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

Plans for this event include live entertaiment, sleigh rides, photos with Santa, food vendors.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. FMI https://www.salmonarmfair. com/winter-funfest Salmon Arm Toastmasters meet every Thursday 7 - 9pm at the Okanagan College in Salmon Arm. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. www.salmonarmtm.com. FMI salmonarmtm@gmail.com ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

Tsuts’weye Lunchtime Connections - 2nd & th Tues. from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. On-line workshops to help you with your business.

Register: info@tsustweye.ca.

FMI go to https://tsutsweye.ca/ Tsuts’weye Fall Workshops - An Investment in Learning pays the Best Interest. The fall workshop series offers something for everyone! Register: info@ tsustweye.ca. Claim Your Creativity - Securing your Digital Self - Nov 5, 12, 19 / IBC Business Insurance Workshop - Nov 9 / Wellness: Recovery & Resiliency - Nov 18, 25, Dec 2 / Digital Marketing for Exporters - Nov 30.

FMI go to https://tsutsweye.ca CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, November 18, 10:00 am.

Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca.

Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

ONLINE Guided MEDITATION Classes - Tues. & Wed. 7 - 8:15 pm / Topics vary. Register at: www.kmcfv.ca

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RENTALS We have had a cancellation and can accommodate up to a 26-foot boat/unit at our storage building in the Blind Bay Tappen area. If you are interested, email us at shipshapeshelter@hotmail.com or visit our website at shipshapeshelter.ca for a quote.

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Tues. 10am to 6pm - Wed. 10am to 5pm Thurs. 10am to 3pm - Fri. 10am to 5pm Sat. 10am to 5pm CLOSED: Sun., Mon. & Statutory Holidays

Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-6753139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery www.blindbaymemorialhall.ca Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams at 250-835-8577 Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250-804-3374

Check us out on Facebook Heritage Rentals - Marianne Romyn 250-835-4721 Notch Hill Hall Events - Amy Berry 250-804-1806 Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre sle@shuswaplakeestates.com www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523 Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Rob Milne: 250-8358657 Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

Recycling depots Sorrento 1164 Passchendaele Rd (parking lot of Fire Hall #1)

Tappen Co-op 4828 Trans Canada Hwy

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SKIMIKIN 2281 Skimikin Rd Fri to Tues 10am - 4pm Stat Holidays Closed

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