North Shuswap Kicker October 2022

Meet the CSRD Area F Candidates

By Jo Anne Malpass

On October 15, electors of Electoral

Area ‘F’ North Shuswap will be going to the polls to elect a director to the Colum bia Shuswap Regional District Board for the next four years.

The Kicker asked can didates Eugene Ecklund of Scotch Creek and incum bent Jay Simpson of Lee Creek to respond to three questions. There will also be an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the candidates on Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 pm at the North Shuswap Commu nity Hall in Celista. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce.

1. What made you decide to run for Area F Direc tor and what experience or talents do you have that would help you represent the interests of the North Shuswap?

2. What do you see as the priorities for growth on the North Shuswap?

3. How important is it to involve the community in decisions about its future and how will you

accomplish that?

Eugene Ecklund

1. When I moved to the North Shuswap in 2019, it was essentially to retire. I certainly had no intention of getting into politics. When I wrote the letter in the Sept. edition of the Kicker, I was just venting, something I used to do but had stayed away from during my retirement.

The letter questioned the process that brought about the three readings of Bylaw No. 5848, 2022 to use our tax dollars to fund the North Shuswap Health Center.

The letter evoked a lot of response and I was ap proached to run. I politely declined and offered to help anyone who stepped forward. Nobody did and as a result, I was “shoved” forward.

I believe in democra cy and I didn’t see it hap pening in this situation. I have long said that if you didn’t like the choices available then you should run yourself.

Dear Customers

Eugene Eklund

Jay Simpson

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I have a Bachelor of Education and a 2-year Power Engineering Degree from S.A.I.T. I also owned and operat ed a small decking and railing company. I have had a variety of careers including construction, commissioning/start-up and teaching. I have had limited expe rience in politics. I was asked to run for MLA for a new party in Alberta. I have had some experience in representing the people. Part of this was through work committees but people would also ask me to write a letter to the editor about topics they were concerned about.

2. From what I am hearing, it ap pears that red tape and the lack of help navigating it are major obstacles for growth. If we want economic growth, we have to make it easier, not harder. It seems we are losing more businesses than we are attracting. Other busi nesses are changing ownership. Some people are wanting to retire but can’t because of the Economic Development Plan (EDP).

The lack of consistency in rules and by-laws from one part of Area “F” to another is also a big factor. In order to attract commercial growth, we should have community water and sewer sys tems. However, without more growth, can we afford to install them? And what happens to the existing private dwelling systems? The EDP might be doing more harm than good. I wonder how much public involvement was included. Perhaps the EDP needs to be revisited.

Perhaps we should continue incre mental infrastructure improvements including CSRD upgrades to existing systems. At the same time, emphasis should be in maintaining the current character of the community.

While Scotch Creek is the com mercial hub of the NS, people in An glemont don’t want to be left out either

3. It is a must to involve the com munity in decisions about its future. It was that lack of involvement that caused me to run. The overwhelming response I have received from my letter (in the Kicker) is about that. It is not that we want to lose our health clinic, but the people want to be involved, es pecially when tax dollars are involved.

I have always been open and ap proachable. I will attend every meeting or gathering that I am invited to as long as I am able. I believe in referendums at election time and plebiscites.

Democracy does not end after an election. People need to continue to be involved. How can I represent the people if I don’t know what they want? Likewise, part of my job will be to keep the people informed. I will do this in part by making my monthly blogs in the Kicker more about informing the peo ple. I will answer emails, phone calls, and messages in a timely manner.

Your voice needs to be heard but you need to speak in order for me to hear. I see my job as Area “F” Direc tor as representing you, the people of Area”F”.

Jay Simpson

1. The North Shuswap has been my permanent home for over 20 years, and I have spent every summer here since I was a baby. I’ve always been community oriented and have con sistently worked with local non-prof its. With positions like the president of the NS Chamber of Commerce, Chase Rotary Club, Chair and Vice-chair of the NS Health Centre Society, director on The Adams Riv er Salmon Society and others, I have helped local groups provide ser vices and opportunities to our local population. Director of the CSRD was a logical progression from these positions, and although there have been some frustrating times, prog ress is being made on a number of important community issues.

I’m a problem solver. My back ground is in computer science and sales which require skills in logic, seeing the big picture, and the ability to talk to people. I enjoy chatting with communi ty members about their issues. With my knowledge of the CSRD, the staff and board, we can find solutions.

2. Growth can mean many things. Population growth is probably the usual first thought and we’re doing fine there. Other growth areas are in community amenities, services, business opportunities, social op portunities etc. Community growth

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RENO TIME

What a busy month October on the North Shuswap is going to be, with something for everyone, from nature and education, to politics, to just plain fun.

The Salute to the Sockeye, along with the wonder of seeing the sockeye return to spawn in abundance, has an added bonus this time around with the five Secwépemc communities (Skwlāx, Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap and Splatsin) reclaiming the lead in this ceremony. The Salute will fea ture Secwépemc artisans, entertainers, cultural and fishing knowledge keepers, ceremonial helpers, drummers, dancers, and story tellers in various cultural and ceremonial activities.

Along with local food trucks, a variety of artisan booths, Department of Fisheries and Oceans educational interpretive programs, and displays at the Adams River Salmon Society Inter pretive Cabin, Knowledge keepers will share Secwépemc fishery knowledge, perspectives, and history. There will be Secwépemc artisans demonstrating their craft, Interpretive Program and the Secwépemc Story Stage will be alive during the three-week salute, with sing ing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, and ceremony.

Tsútswecw Provincial Park will be open to visitors 8:30 - 4:30 pm daily during the Salute, Sept. 30 to October 23.

If your interest lays in politics, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates’ forum on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista. Doors open at 6:30 to give you a chance to talk with the two candidates for Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area F Director, incumbent Jay Simpson and

...Kick-Back!!

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By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

By Editor Jo Anne Malpass

Eugene Ecklund.

Election day is October 15. Polls will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Polling stations are Scotch Creek Fire Hall, 3852 Squilax-Anglemont Road; Lakeview Centre, 7703 Squi lax-Anglemont Road, Anglemont and Seymour Arm Community Hall, 1155 Abbott Road, Seymour Arm. Advance Voting is Wed., October 5 at the CSRD Office, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm.

The CSRD uses Same Day Reg istration. Register to vote at a voting place prior to voting. Remember to take two pieces of identification with you. ID must show your residential address and one of them must have your signature.

If you are registering as a non-res ident property elector, you must also provide the address or legal description and the title (or other proof of owner ship) of the property you are registering to vote in relation to. If you own the property with other people, you will need their written consent to vote on behalf of them.

You can also go out for two break fasts - Lakeview Centre and Anglemont Fire Hall, win at bingo or at the Lions meat and 50/50 draws, watch the witch es paddle or learn what the NS Chamber has been working on, along with all the other regular scheduled events.

Then finish off the month with Halloween fun at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek on Saturday Oct. 29 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. The SC/LC Fire De partment, NS Community Association and the Hub are working together to bring spooky fun for the whole family. Costume contest, photo booth, games, arcade, mini-golf, candy, prizes, fire safety and more.

Hope to see you out there.

Halloween Fun on the North Shuswap

By Jo Anne Malpass

Calling all goblins, ghouls, ghosts and witches, the North Shuswap is having a Halloween family fun event on Saturday, October 29 from 2-6 pm at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek.

This collaborative event of the Hub, the Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department and the North Shuswap Community Hall will include costume prizes, mini golf, arcade games, treats, see the fire truck and learn about fire safety.

A photo booth will be set up, so any kids aged 4-15 can get their photo taken

with their Halloween costume to enter to win.

There will be prizes in each of two age groups, 4-9 and 10-14. Best Home made Costume ($100 grand prize) and Best Costume Overall ($50 prize with candy gift bag).

Contestants will need to have their photo taken at the photo booth at the event and include their age name and phone number (phone numbers kept private) for a chance to win.

The organizers are hoping to see another great turnout for this local, family-oriented event.

Kickin’ it up with Jay

These last 4 years, and my first 4 years as Director for Area F of the CSRD has had its challenges. Learning about the CSRD and all its services and functions. Learning who to talk to about what. Learning my responsibilities and how to best help my constituents. It seems like things just got rolling when Covid hit. It was like a curtain just went down on many in-progress items, and the main concern turned to public safety, as it should. The task then was how to continue to provide services to our constituents when we’re all at home hiding under a blanket.

Still, over the last 4 years we’ve made progress in many areas. Community Safety: crown land wildfire fuel reduction in Anglemont (and soon Celista, Magna Bay, Lee Creek) and resolving quite a few outstanding bylaw infractions (there are always more) and working towards making bylaw infractions more painful. Community growth: reinvigorating our economic development efforts by breaking this service off from the CSRD. Also, Bristow Rd. boat launch completed, illegal buoy removals, stable Health Centre funding and more…

Many of these wins are about taking care of today, the issues that are currently bugging our residents. There is still more to do, and in the pipe are things like reducing time and red tape in building and development, getting a new community water system in Scotch Creek, upgrading local parks, supporting a parallel trail along a portion of Squilax-Anglemont road (which is something that has been on everyone’s radar for years). Work on these, and other community concerns/ideas, are ongoing and we’ll see them progress and complete over the next few years. I continue to let AIM and the Ministry of Transportation know about the deplorable condition of our roads, and although these appeals don’t fall on deaf ears, their efforts have been too little and sub-standard. This is an ongoing battle.

I’d like to talk a bit about the future. Not tomorrow, but five or ten or twenty years ahead. If there’s one thing that has really come into sharp focus over the last 4 years is the lack of long-term planning in the North Shuswap. Our Official Community Plan was built in 2007 and zoning was shortly after. These documents are simply out of date, and as such, are causing higher costs and longer process ing times than necessary. We’re patching these things as needed (kind of like the roads I guess, and we’re all super happy with them (not!)). We need a review and rebuild of these important community guiding documents. Covid and supply chain issues have really crystalized how fragile some of the systems and links are between us and the things we rely on, food for instance. The North Shuswap has quite a bit of farmland but how is it being used? How can we utilize it better to provide more income for local farmers, and a more stable supply of a variety of foods for our local population?

We should sit down as a community and build a Com

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requires that we have the 4 main pillars of a community in place. Food, education, health care, and in our connected world - communications. Food is in pretty good shape, we’re working on local food security. Education needs some work in that our grades 9-12 children are being bused almost 4 hours per day in some cases. We need a high school closer than Salmon Arm. Health care is an ongoing challenge, but it is better today than it was 5 years ago. It is imperative that our community health centre con tinues its work. And communications, the internet, should be an essential service, like clean water and electricity. We have good but not full coverage of affordable high-speed internet in the North Shuswap, and that is being worked on. With these 4 pillars in place, com munity growth is certain, population growth will follow.

3. Community input is essential to drive positive change. One of my 2018 election goals was to have regular community Town Hall meet ings. In 2019 I had one in March and another in November. Then came Covid and that all ground to a halt. This year when things started opening up again, I scheduled a Town Hall, which we had in March. These town hall meetings are opportunities for the community to hear from service providers like the RCMP and Minis try of Transportation, and to express feelings about these and other issues of community importance.

My Kicker articles describe ongo ing and future issues, where I attempt to provide the community with back ground and insight. I always provide my contact information for feedback on those, or any, issues. I’m not a big social media fan. We’ve all seen and heard of the anonymous people shout ing, heckling and abusing people, so in general I stay away. I do use it to post items of interest for community consideration.

As Covid hit, a Community Issues Assessment, a Community Strategic Plan, and a review of our Official Community Plan and Zoning were all placed on hold, and are only now beginning to be revived. We will be gathering community groups to work on these issues, and will include input from the community at large. The ‘community’ is essential to drive positive change.

Kickin’ it up with Jay

munity Strategic Plan; what do we want to see/be in 10 or 20 years, and how do we get there. Do we want a unified de sign theme for downtown Scotch Creek or just let develop ers build willy-nilly? Should all new commercial buildings in the NS conform to this theme? These types of decisions will determine how our community grows, and what our community looks like, pretty much forever. And now is the time to do this. We’ve seen our population grow from 2500 to 3200 in 5 years. There is more demand for the rural/out door lifestyle. I don’t think we need to work at increasing our population, that is inevitable. What we need to do is put in place the concepts, ideas and infrastructure to handle the growth, in the direction we now decide. This will take input from the community as a whole, and I hope you’re itching to get started.

Thanks to those who have come up to me and told me I’m doing a good job. I appreciate that feedback as this is a job where strokes are few. All I can tell you is that I’m working on the things that you tell me are priorities and problems for you. Some are within my control, some not so much. But either way I push those who have the ability to make those changes.

You have a choice to make on October 15th. Even if it’s not for me, get out and vote – make your voice heard.

Jay Simpson – JSimpson@csrd.bc.ca, 250-517-9578 FB & Web: NorthShuswap.Info

RCMP

Media Release

IMPAIRED DRIVER

On August 21, 2022 at 8:29 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of an erratic driver on the TransCanada Highway near Chase. The complainant reported that a red Dodge pickup with a canopy was swerving all over the road. This was especially alarming because the complainant noticed that there were kids on a mattress inside the truck canopy. Police conducted extensive patrols but could not find the vehicle.

At 9:43 pm, Chase RCMP received another complaint regarding a red Dodge pickup with a mattress in the can opy. This caller reported the driver hit a flower box then backed into a pole while parking at a Sorrento business. The driver then went inside, leaving the children in the truck.

Police located the vehicle and the children, still in the parking lot. The children appeared to be unharmed and were sitting inside the truck cab.

The driver exited the business and approached Police. She was staggering and she smelled of alcohol. Police ob tained breath samples from the driver. The breath samples produced ‘Fail’ readings confirming her ability to drive was impaired by alcohol. She was prohibited from driving for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

The Ministry of Child and Family Development was engaged to address the child safety concerns.

Chase RCMP would like to acknowledge the callers who were pivotal in removing this impaired driver from our highways.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLES

On September 12, Chase RCMP were advised of a

suspicious vehicle parked on First Avenue in Chase. Police attended and inspected a black dump trailer. The inves tigation determined that the trailer had been stolen from Salmon Arm. The vehicle was returned to its owner.

On September 13, during routine patrols of Chase, Police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on First Av enue. Closer exam ination of the vehicle led Police to believe the vehicle might be stolen. Police contacted the registered owner who was quite surprised to hear that their vehicle was in Chase. As it turns out, their travel trailer was also missing from its parking spot. The investi gation led Police to Neskon lith Lake where the travel trailer was also recovered. This file is still under inves tigation.

On September 7, Chase RCMP received a report that a dirt bike had been stolen during the night from a prop erty on Alymer Road. The dirt bike had been strapped on a truck bed. A photo of the dirt bike was provided to Po lice and distributed through out the Detachment.

The following week, Police spotted the dirt bike on a rural property near Chase. The elderly homeowner had no idea why the dirt bike was on her property and was cooperative with Police. It seemed unlikely she had been riding it. The dirt bike was returned to its owner.

ALLEGED BREAK AND ENTER

On September 10 at 5:45 am, Chase RCMP were advised of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Pritchard. The homeowner claimed that he was watching live video surveillance of his home. He said he could hear plates crashing and spray painting inside. Police rushed

to the house and found no one there. There were no signs of forced entry – the house was locked and secure.

Peering in through the windows, Police could see the interior of the house had been destroyed. There was black spray paint all over the walls, floor, doors, windows, cabinets and fridge. The homeowner refused to allow Police to enter the home to investigate further. The file was therefore concluded.

DISTURBANCE

On September 8 at 6:29 am, Chase RCMP were called to a disturbance on Wil low Street. Multiple callers reported a man in the road, stripping naked and yelling nonsense. The man was acting aggressively and was very agitated. Neighbours were frightened but were doing their best to calm him down.

Police apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act. He was transported to hospital where he was admit ted after a brief struggle with Police and hospital security.

FOUND HORSE

On September 4 at 5:40 pm, Chase RCMP were advised of a found horse. The complainant explained that they were walking dogs on the 4x4 trails behind Skma na Lake. They came across a saddled horse, wandering loose. They were concerned a rider had fallen off some where and was possibly injured or incapacitated. Police attended but the horse did not cooperate with the investigation. Police conduct ed neighbourhood inquiries and eventually determined that the horse had gone for a walk unaccompanied after a disagreement with his owner at home. Police provided the owner with directions to the location of the horse.

Notice of Election by Voting

General Voting: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Electoral Area F Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM

Advance Voting: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM

For further information, please contact: Jennifer Sham, Chief Election Officer; Colleen Goodey or Crystal Robichaud, Deputy Chief Election Officers elections@csrd.bc.ca

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By Sionna McTavish

Tucked along the shores of Shuswap Lake, St. David’s Church in Celista is an ecumenical shared minis try. There is no separation between the Anglican and United faiths that have merged together and recognize each other’s services. Everyone is welcome each Sunday at 11:00 am. Allen Hein, Worship Coordinator, explained that visitors and members are not “asked what denomination” they belong to. In fact, the congregation currently shares Lutheran Pastor Alfred Maier with another church.

Allen is currently the only Lay Minister, and upholds other responsi bilities as Wor ship Coordina tor that include maintaining the St. David’s website he created, orga nizing bulle tins, and printing the literature for each Sunday Service.

addition, Allen knows of families in the past who have been able to “provide their children with new clothes at the start of the school year.”

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5518 Squilax-Anglemont Rd. Celista 250-955-6467

Over twelve years ago, members Lena and Rick Whittaker donated a plastic bear shaped container to St. David’s, filled with nearly ten pounds of pennies. Pigs aren’t the only ani mals that can turn into cash cows! Ted Gough of the parish proved this by writing and reciting a poem about the bear jar to encourage the congregation to merrily part with their coins while singing the “Magic Penny” song. The creative twist was met with an enthu siastic response, and the Bear Project began. Funds collected continue to be directly allo cated to charitable outreach – locally and worldwide.

As a long-serving member, Allen has witnessed some very successful fundraising initiatives at St. David’s for outreach programs. Each Wednes day from April until early October, the parking lot at St. David’s is often over flowing. The Thrift Store is one such outreach endeavor that is visibly pop ular. Through generous donations and hard work done by the congregation and community volunteers, proceeds from sales are given directly to the lo cal food bank and women’s shelters. In

And, as the “Yogi” Bear Proj ect gained momentum over the years, so did the volume of poems parishio ners were moved to pen. Now bound and published in a book entitled “The Bear Speaks”, there are copies avail able at the Church.

Allen recalled a ferocious wind storm in 2007 that “tore down all of the big trees between the Church and the Lake.” Thankfully, the Church was untouched, and another silver lining appeared. A few women from the congregation beautified the once treed area with plants and flowers to create

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a peaceful Meditation Garden that continues to flourish today.

For any inquiries about St. Da vid’s by the Lake, please contact Allen Hein: 250-253-1040; email allen@ anglemont.info.

We will leave you with an excerpt from one of Ted Gough’s poems. Coins that Jingle Another poem do I dare To tell you more about this bear

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You listen intently as I speak Of telling you of what this bear can do

As you increase his weight that adds to His great mission to help the needy Which he can do because you are not greedy

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5-Band Salute to the Sockeye Festival

Skwlāx Release

SKWLĀX, BC - The Skwlāx te Secwépemc aka Lit tle Shuswap Lake Band are pleased to be leading our first 5-Band Salute Initiative in conjunction with the Salute to the Sockeye festival at Tsútswecw Provincial Park from September 30 to October 23, 2022.

As it is our inherent right, the 5-Band Salute Initia tive is an opportunity for our Secwépemc communities (Skwlāx, Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap and Splatsin) to reclaim the lead in this ceremony on our tradition al territory by featuring Secwépemc artisans, entertainers, cultural and fishing knowledge keepers, ceremonial helpers, drummers, dancers, and story tellers in various cultural and ceremonial activities. Please note: Most cer emonies will be open to the public for observation to be witness to the spiritual practices of the Secwépemc, but some will be strictly private.

SEPTEMBER 30, A CELEBRATION OF SALMON, A DAY OF RECLAMATION

The Salute festival will open with an Indigenous Salmon Celebration held at Tsútswecw Provincial Park. Kukpi7 Tomma is inviting nations throughout the Thompson, Fraser, and Columbia Watersheds to join with Skwlāx in reclaiming the ceremonies and songs that celebrate the return of salmon to the spawning grounds throughout British Columbia. This will also be a day of reclaiming ties with one another and with the land and animals that have supported the Secwépemc of the area for millennia. Open to the public, this day will conclude with a feast and Lahal Tournament.

SEPT 30 SALMON CELEBRATION ITINERARY:

• 10am-2pm: Ceremony by the river, followed by ceremonies, sing ing, drumming, dancing, storytelling on the stage; scavenger hunt and colouring contest in Cultural Tent for families.

• 2pm-4pm: Feast, ongoing pro gramming on the stage

• 3pm-close: Lahal (Stick Games) Tournament (with traditional prizes, cash prize)

These are the areas being planned for the 5-Band Salute initia tive:

Cultural Tent: This will be a dynamic area where visitors can connect with Secwépemc culture to gain a better understanding of this place and what the salmon returning here mean to the Secwépemc peo ple. Flint nappers, basket makers, moccasin makers, beaders, weavers, and mat-makers, among others, are

proposed to be on site at various times demonstrating their crafts. Also, inside the tent, Knowledge keepers will share Secwépemc fishery knowledge, perspectives, and history. Static displays will feature Secwépemc culture and activities, including an interpretive display of the modern-day Scotch Creek Fish Fence and a display shar ing the Residential School experience of the Secwépemc. A Medicine Tent and Elders Resting Area will be set up next to the Cultural Tent.

Fishing and Food Preservation Demonstration Area: Located next to the Adams, fishing Knowledge Keepers will demonstrate how Secwépemc traditionally caught and preserved the salmon returning to the Adams River. A fish smoking structure will be erected, along with drying racks and fishing tools.

Knowledge Sharing, Interpretive Program: Secwépemc Knowledge Keepers will travel along the trails of the park to share their Indigenous connection with the returning salmon. Knowledge Keepers will visit various cultural sites throughout the park, including the Kekuli (winter home) and Pictograph sites.

Secwépemc Story Stage: The stage will be alive during the three-week salute, with singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, and ceremony. There are two stage programs being developed and will be overseen by Kenthen Thomas:

• Youth Story Stage: (Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 2 PM). This program will feature storytelling, songs and dance that appeal to younger visitors attending the school program. Approximately 6,000 students visit the Salute to experience the DFO school program. The Story Stage will help kids understand the cultural significance of salmon to the Secwépemc.

• Secwépemc Story Stage: (Friday-Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM). Featuring Indigenous storytellers and performers, this program will run during the three weekends of the Salute. Visitors will experience both local and non-local Indigenous musicians and performers.

Ceremonies: Ceremonies may be held throughout the Salute, at various times and locations throughout the park. Most ceremonies will be open to the public for observation to be witness to the spiritual practices of the Secwépemc, but some will be strictly private. Please be respectful and ask if photography is appropriate. Daily smudging, Drumming Over the Water, and Opening Cere monies will involve numerous Community Members, Cultural Helpers and Spiritual Advisors.

During the Festival, there will also be local food trucks, a variety of Artisan booths, Department of Fish eries and Oceans educational interpretive programs, and displays at the Adams River Salmon Society Interpretive Cabin.

Tsútswecw Provincial Park will be open to visitors 8:30 - 4:30 pm daily during the Salute, who can park for a nominal fee or pre-book commercial bus tours. For fur ther details about the Salute to the Sockeye visit: salmon society.com

Wild Salmon Caravan Celebration in Chase

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The Wild Salmon Caravan project has an event in Chase on October 2nd to celebrate the incredible journey of wild salmon from the Coast to the Mountains.

It celebrates the spirit of wild salmon through arts and culture and raises awareness of the important role that Indigenous Peoples play in its conservation. Wild salmon is the most important cultural and ecological keystone species in the 27 Nations of Indigenous Peoples who are the original inhabitants of the Pacific NorthWest of Turtle Island.

The Caravan is an annual celebration hosted by Indigenous Communities who host ceremonies, feasts, and community forums. The mission of the Caravan is to revitalize inter-tribal relationships in networks where the strength of Indigenous fisheries governance knowledge lives.

For thousands of years, the wild salmon have been our most important Indigenous food and cultural and ecological keystone species that feeds the entire Pacific and Inland Temperate Rainforests. Wild salmon are an in dicator of the health and integrity of the Indigenous land and food system on which the health and functioning of the agro-ecological system is interdependent. They feed many species including the bears, the wolves, the eagles, the forests, our families and communities.

The ability of our communities to respond to the many environmental and socio-economic issues threaten ing wild salmon is intimately linked to the strength, resil iency and ability of wild salmon to overcome the many odds they face along their journey to the Salish Seas and home again to spawn and nurse in the rivers, lakes, and streams of the Fraser Basin. In this respect, the WSC will bring deeper meaning and understanding to truth and reconciliation in a way that words cannot confer.

The Chase celebration on October 2nd starts with a parade at the Chase Curling Club at 11:00 am and leaves via Wilson Street, Shuswap Avenue (eastbound to Chase street, to 1st Ave, to Pine St to 2nd Ave, arriving at 1:00 pm at Chase Beach Memorial Park. At 2:00 pm – wild salmon feast and music by David Allan, 3:30 pm – fo rum – guest speakers (wild salmon and indigenous food sovereignty), 4:30 pm – music by the Carnival Band and 5:00 PM – music by Wolfchild and The Bandits.

The Wolfchild and the Bandits band follow in the steps of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton and all of their influences, making sure you will have a great time! The Carnival Band is a community music project with ten years of history, based out of Commercial Drive’s Britannia Community Centre. Musical direction is provided by Ross Barrett and Tim Sars.

North Shuswap Health Centre Financial Bylaw Adopted

By Jo Anne Malpass

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District unani mously adopted the North Shuswap Health Centre Financial Contribution Service Bylaw at its Septem ber Board meeting, for the purpose of providing, by way of an annual grant, financial contributions to the North Shuswap Health Centre.

The maximum amount that may be requisitioned for the service provided shall not exceed $130,000 or $0.0612/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and im provements annually within the service area.

Jody Pierce, CSRD Chief Financial Officer explained the establishment of a bylaw in and of itself does not automatically provide funding. It needs to go through the budget process every year. A funding agreement will be established which identifies the roles and responsibilities of the recip ient which must be met each year to receive funding.

The Alternate Approval Process was used to obtain voter assent, which requires 10% of eligible electors to submit a negative response form. Of the estimated 2835 electors, 112 response forms were received with 7 of those rejected.

Area F Director Jay Simpson explained some of the history of the health centre, saying Interior Health “left us holding the bag” when it stopped funding rural communities in 2011. To keep the clinic running, a great group of volunteers, community leaders, worked hard to get doctors in on part time basis, donations paid the rent and kept the lights on. Then the community collect

ed $150,000 to purchase the clinic because it is critical for the North Shuswap to have medical care in the commu nity. That has not changed.

It comes down to need ing certain infrastructure in order to be a thriving and vibrant community, he added. This is one piece of the puz zle we need to protect. We have had a full-time doctor for past few years. It is sad news that doctor is departing. (The Health Centre has con firmed this and says when Dr. Bucarelli changes her fulltime status to contract, Dr. Mistry will be covering for her and the NSHC is current ly in the process of recruiting a doctor and a second phy sician as a second position was recently approved by the Health Authority for NSHC.)

Simpson said that a thriving practice in place with patients means that it should be easier to attract a doctor in the future, knowing the community is behind them and there is the popula tion to support them. Med ical clinics are very expen sive. Unincorporated areas do not get support from IH. Our population is larger than Chase, why don’t we get a clinic from Interior Health?

A delegation, led by Eugene Eklund, presented to the Board of Directors asking for the bylaw to be tabled until there is more information and communi ty consultation. “There are three main concerns for this Delegation Request. One is the process, or lack thereof, of the original petitions, how they were presented to the CSRD Board, and the highly questionable validity of the petitions; the fact that health care is a shared provincial

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and federal issue and it is overreach for the Regional District to get involved in Health Care taxation funding; and the Al ternate Approval Process itself.” “The timing is questionable especially given that there is an election coming up and it could have been included as a referendum. All of the con cerns included here would have come up if there hadn’t been such a rush to push this through.”

The full list of the delegation’s concerns and the response from Dr. Bucarelli and the Health Centre can be seen on the September Board meeting agenda and a recording of the meeting itself can be viewed by going to the CSRD calendar. Recording available until the next Board meeting.

At the end of the discussion, Director Simpson said “I don’t think any of us are happy about the necessity to take on this responsibility that is rightly the province’s. In order for the community to continue to provide the best things for its citizens, the best services, the best opportunities, the best options, sometimes we have to do things we don’t like; this is one of those times.”

If one door closes and another one opens, your house is probably haunted!

Chamber News

Angela Lagore, President angelalagore@gmail.com northshuswapbc.com - 250-320-2012

By Debbie Seymour, Executive Director

The busy summer tourism season is behind us but we move quickly into the winter snowmobiling season. The North Shuswap is nature’s playground with outdoor activities and adventures throughout the year. Shuswap Tourism will be advertising snowmobiling this year, so if you are a vacation rental owner with availability over winter, please make sure you are listed on their website. Shuswaptourism.ca. Another consideration would be to join the Chamber. As a Chamber member, your business listing is included on our website. With this up-to-date information, we can help promote your business as well.

Our Annual Chamber Memberships are up for renew al on October 1. Please watch for your invoices to be sent in October. Your membership fees help with additional marketing for your business or organization, promotion of our community, workshops, business networking opportu nities, business fairs and community open houses, events and community beautification projects. We welcome any business, non profit organizations and individuals to join. Please visit our website for all additional benefits of becoming a member.

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Monday October 24 at 6:30PM at the Scotch Creek Community/Fire Hall. This is an evening where we share our annual report, financial reporting and our elections for our board of directors. You are welcome to join us. John Reed with Shuswap Economic De velopment Society will be our special guest and reviewing the results of the economic development survey that many of you have responded to.

We will be hosting this year’s All Candidates Forum on Tuesday Oct 11, 2022 at the North Shuswap Commu nity Hall. Doors open at 6:30 giving you time to mingle with the candi dates. We are pleased Ted Danyluk

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will once again be the Moderator for the evening following the same format we have used previously. The candidates will be given three questions prior to the evening to pre pare for and then it will open to the audience for questions, ending with closing statements.

This year we embarked on a new marketing campaign promoting year-round living in the North Shuswap. Work ing with Csek Creative, the campaign ‘Nature’s Play ground-A time and a place for everything was created. So far, the marketing has included a new Business Directory that has been distributed to all registered mailing addresses in the North Shuswap and Chase areas, with additional ones placed in our visitor kiosks and strategic placement throughout the area. We placed an AD in the Shuswap Magazine that is distributed throughout the Shuswap Re gion, North Okanagan and Kamloops.

We also ran a digital campaign which covered the Southern Interior and Kamloops area. We are just waiting for the reporting from Csek Creative on this campaign. Be on the lookout for a rack card which gives our website where all our members listings are available. We will con tinue to build on this campaign.

We would be pleased to answer any of your questions or concerns and can be reached at executivedirector@ northshuswapbc.com or 250-804-8097.

By Brandi Nakazawa Former Manager, Chase Victim Services Program

Bob Misseghers has retired from being a volun teer of the Chase and District Victim Services Program. Bob was part of the “Original 12” volunteers when the pro gram was adopted in 1999.

Bob went through an intense training program that lasted approximately a year. He was trained to be a support person for victims of domestic violence, assaults, property crimes, sudden deaths and a myriad of other calls for service. Bob would be on call all hours of the day and always maintained his professional look and stan dard no matter what time of day or night he was needed. Bob would be the first one to

sign up for continued train ing and learning and went on many conferences.

Bob would never hesitate to help his fellow volunteers when shifts needed to be covered. Bob ended up be coming the backbone of the program. He never gave up on it even when the number of volunteers dwindled and in fact stepped up even more than he had in the past, and that was a lot. Bob’s commit ment and dedication to the Victim Services Program was phenomenal and showed, as he was the longest standing volunteer at 22 years.

Thank you for all you have done for the commu nities served by the Chase RCMP Detachment. You will be missed.

KEEP CALM and CARRY GARLIC

By Jo Anne Malpass

A Section 57 Notice has been placed on the property at 2555 Garland Drive, Celista, owned by Full Spectrum Medicinal Inc. because the required registered profes sionals for the buildings on the land have withdrawn their services, the building permit has expired and the registered property owners have communicated they do not wish to proceed with the unfinished project.

A report to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board September meeting from Jennifer Sham, Manag er Corporate Services said Registered Professionals are required by the BC Building Code and Building Bylaw No. 660-3, for the buildings classified as Part III complex buildings under BC Building Code. Due to these required professional services being withdrawn, the buildings now contravene Building Regulation Bylaw 660-3, and as such, a Stop Work Order and Do Not Occupy were posted on the buildings March 23, 2022.

Section 57 of the Community Charter was provided to local governments by the Province of British Columbia as a tool to administer and enforce the BC Building Code and local building bylaws. It enables local governments to register a notice, via the Land Title Office registrar, on the title of a property where there is or has been a building code or bylaw infraction, including where a permit is not held in good standing.

“Placing a Section 57 Notice on Title serves as an efficient way to note a structure’s potential non-compli ance to the BC Building Code and CSRD’s building bylaw and also serves as an appropriate disclosure mechanism to potential future owners and other parties that may have an interest in the property. This notice also serves to protect taxpayers from potential claims with regard to the BC Building Code and building bylaw contraventions,” says the CSRD staff report.

In August 2021, CSRD staff learned of a change of ownership of Full Spectrum Medicinal Inc. In October 2021, staff sent a follow up email to the new contractor listing all the nine necessary documents to be submitted to complete a change of ownership. By November, seven of nine items required to satisfy the change of owner ship were received, however no confirmation of required Registered Professionals for the Part III BC Building Code buildings were included, says the report.

Gerald Christie, in response to Board questions said the permit expired, was extended, the work inside has not been completed, and now needs a new building permit if it’s for the same use. If they want to change the use, they would have to bring all new professional drawings for all systems. The notice would be removed if a new building permit is applied for and issued and is in compliance.

Area F Director Jay Simpson said this is seriously unfortunate as the project had been a potential business, hiring and working with people of North Shuswap.

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In other business at the CSRD Board Meeting:

North Shuswap Health Centre Financial Contribution - The Board adopted the service for the pur pose of providing, by way of an annual grant, financial contributions to the North Shuswap Health Centre. More information on page 15 of this Kicker.

Annual Review Shuswap Tourism - Stephanie Goodey, Tourism Marketing Coordinator presented the Shuswap Tourism 2020-2021 Annual Report. She said Shuswap Tourism was able to reach and even exceed its goals, even during Covid.

The annual update highlights Shuswap Tourism accomplishments in 2021, including campaigns, assets, projects and programs as well as overall regional rank ings as measured by outside agencies. In 2021, the focus was on trails, in 2022 the Salute to the Sockeye and in 2023, it will be on fishing.

The Shuswap was 99 in the list of 100 (out of 21,330 global destinations) most loved destinations around the world for 2021. The tourism sentiment index is based on technology searches for news that mentions Shuswap or communities in Shuswap. It ranks them from favourable to unfavourable to arrive at the overall ranking.

The full review can be seen on the September board agenda on the CSRD website.

Sole Source Contract Award for the 2022 Salmon Run Marketing Campaign - The Board approved an agreement with CSEK Creative for assistance in imple menting Shuswap Tourism’s 2022 Salmon Run Market ing Campaign Media Spend in the amount of $15,000 plus applicable taxes. Staff recommended the contract be awarded to CSEK Creative as CSEK is also respon sible for the Adam’s Lake Salmon Society marketing campaign for the 2022 Salute to the Sockeye Festival. To reach a larger audience and achieve an overall more robust campaign it would be beneficial to both organiza tions if their individual budgets for the media spend were combined. Three videos have been created, a 15 sec., 30 sec. and 2 min., getting reach outward to Calgary, throughout BC and nearby States.

Introduction of Proposed Development Variance Procedure

Amendments - Gerald Christie, Manager Development Services gave a report on options for staff to approve minor development variances without having to take them to the Board. Minor DVPs would include building setback variances of less than 50% and Retain ing walls. It must have board approval if it is an afterthe-fact variance request or if it receives opposition.

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Recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act now allow lo cal governments to delegate approval of DVPs to staff in specific circum stances. The delegation of DVP ap provals was one of the most requested changes by local governments, with support for such a change also being discussed by the CSRD Board on numerous occasions over the years. The procedural changes are in line with the new legislation and propose a delegation of some setback varianc es to staff whilst all other variance approval requests would continue to remain with the CSRD Board.

The Development Services Man ager would consider if it would result in inappropriate development of the site; Adversely affect the natural envi ronment; Substantially affect the use and enjoyment of adjacent land; Vary permitted uses and densities under the applicable bylaw; or, Defeat the intent of the bylaw.

Changes will be made to the bylaw and presented to a future board meeting.

North/South Shuswap School Trustee Elected by Acclamation

Media Release

Corryn Grayston has lived in the Shuswap region for over 17 years and for the past 10 years, she and her family have resided on a small acreage in Tappen. Her son attends Carlin Elementary Middle School and started Grade 4 this year.

When her son began kindergarten, Corryn became involved with the Carlin Elementary Middle School Parent Advisory Council as well as the North Okanagan-Shuswap District Parent Advisory Coun cil (DPAC). She took on Executive roles in both or ganizations and has held positions of Treasurer and DPAC Rep for Carlin PAC and for the last 3+ years she has held the position of President for DPAC.

Throughout her years with DPAC, Corryn and her fellow Executive have made great strides in developing positive and respectful relationships with PAC’s, parents, students, SD83 Trustees, NOSTA, CUPE and SD83 Admin istration. It is these relationships that Corryn is most proud of, and she will continue to build upon in her role as School Trustee for SD83. She has also been a co-creator of DPAC’s Diverse Abilities Advocacy Committee. This group of individuals come together to identify gaps in resources and supports for school students with diverse learning abilities and then advocate for necessary change to Trustees, SD83,

BCCPAC and the Ministry of Education and Child Care BC.

“Building relationships and engaging with parents/caregivers, students, teachers, support staff, administration and the larger community is a vital element to ensuring we have successful and sustainable programming and supports for our children. We must be consistently responsive and flexible to the changing needs within our schools and community as well as being openly transparent and accountable for our actions and decisions,” says Corryn.

Prior to moving to the Shuswap, Corryn worked in Calgary and had a rewarding career working in Human Resources and Financial Management leadership roles within the legal sector. Upon relocating to Salmon Arm in 2005, she took on the role of Executive Director of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, a position she held for over 14 years. In 2020 it was time for a change, and she resigned from the Chamber to start her own consulting company and dedicate more time to her family and commu nity. She is also President of the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce and President of the Sorrento Memorial Hall Association - temporarily stepping away from these posi tions in her bid for SD83 Trustee – Area 3.

Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™

Anglemont Fire Department

As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents that “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.™”

The Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department is team ing up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them, safe from home fires.

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.

The Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department encourag es all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme.

It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different. Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!

THE ANGLEMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:

Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabili ties.

Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.

Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.

Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.

The Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house/pancake breakfast from 9:00 - noon on Sunday, October 16 in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”.

For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.

Fire News

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek

By Ben Pellett, SC/LC Fire Chief

The Kamloops Fire Centre and Little Shuswap Lake Band have both lifted campfire restrictions, but as of the time of writing this article, Category 2 and 3 open fires, along with some other particular items, are still restricted. Up-to-date information on prohibited activities and restrictions can be had from bcwildfire.ca, and from the LSLSB if you live in one of their IRs.

All three North Shuswap fire departments were called out during September for known or sus pected burns that were over the size limits of a campfire. Campfires can only be 0.5m (20”) in diameter and height, and must be contained with in a fuel break. In addition, they must never be left unattended and the person responsible must have either 8L (2 gallons) of water or a firefighting tool (typically a shovel) on hand at all times. Contravention of these reg ulations could result in fines from $1,150 to $100,000 with risk of up to one year in jail, and you may be held responsible for firefighting costs and damage to Crown resources if your illegal fire causes or contributes to a wildfire.

It is also unlawful to burn any kind of waste apart from untreated and unpaint ed/unvarnished/unstained wood. To report illegal burns please call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-9527277, and to report wildfires please call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone.

This year Fire Preven tion Week is October 9 to 15, and the theme is “Fire

won’t wait. Plan your es cape.” Keep an eye on your favourite news and social media sources for activities to teach your loved ones how to prepare for a fire emergency. We are also very excited that after a two-year hiatus, local firefighters will once again be presenting at North Shuswap Elementa ry during Fire Prevention Week. This has been a favourite event of both firefighters and students in the past, and we are looking forward to starting up again. More details on fire prevention week can be found on Page 25 of this Kicker.

The Hub and Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department are once again teaming up to host a chil dren’s Halloween party at the Family Fun Centre. This year it will take place on Saturday October 29, from 2-6 PM, and will include costume prizes, bowling, mini golf, arcade games, a pretty cool fire truck, and of course lots of candy. We hope to see another great turnout like last year for this local, family-oriented event.

All North Shuswap fire departments practice on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00, plus regional train ing courses. If you would like to join one of these great teams, please call Graham Lucas in Anglemont (250318-7157), Roy Phillips in Celista (250-804-3349), or myself in Scotch Creek/Lee Creek (778-694-9890).

Lastly – and this has nothing to do with fire services – I was frustrated and disappointed by the number of people walking below the banks of Scotch Creek in September to see

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Underwhelming Relief Measures from a Disconnected Government

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap

The NDP government has come out with its long-over due plan for fighting inflation. Unsurprisingly, it’s incredi bly late and falls short of people’s expectations.

More than six months ago, the BC Liberals proposed an enhanced rebate using the BC Climate Action Tax Credit to put money back in British Columbian’s pockets amidst rising gas prices. The government has finally decided to move forward with our idea, but had it decided to listen to us back in March, families could have seen savings much earlier this year.

We also saw delays with the $110 ICBC ‘relief’ cheques that didn’t get out in time, not to mention David Eby’s promised $400 annual renters’ rebate which still hasn’t seen the light of day.

Prices for food, goods and services are on the rise while housing and rental costs are through the roof. B.C. had the highest rental rates in July with an average rental rate of $2,590. Despite the NDP tagline promise to make life more affordable, rent is up a staggering $525 since Eby became Housing Minister in 2020.

Considering this, you would think the inflation sup ports the NDP is offering to families would be significant. But they were left feeling misled after the government tried to sell an existing tax credit under a new name as new mon ey. Disappointing, to say the least.

The BC NDP is clearly out of touch. British Columbi ans deserve a capable government that listens, delivers on its promises, and invests efficiently in families, communi ties and small business.

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the returning salmon. Even riverbed that is dry during the relatively low water in the fall is underwater the next year when the sensitive salmon fry are spending their perilous first summer in Shuswap Lake. Any deleterious substances dropped or even tracked in by humans during the fall are transported downstream with the fry to their rearing grounds. The LSLSB has posted signs explaining the

delicate nature of this area and imploring people to stay well above the banks when viewing the run, and yet some have chosen to ignore both good sense and the words in front of our noses. I can’t believe that this needs to be said, but our in stas are less important than the journey that these fish are taking. Please have some respect for these amazing animals and stay out of the river during this time.

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The Role of School Trustees

By Sionna McTavish

Were you aware that school trustees, who com prise every local Board of Education, are “responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for the school district”? Making financial decisions such as establishing budget priorities and capital planning, outlining policies for school operations, and oversight of the School District Superintendent, are some of the primary duties assigned to the multi-dimensional role of a school trustee.

“Fundamentally, the ultimate goal of a school trustee is to improve student outcomes” said Carolyn Broady, President of the British Columbia School Trustees Associ ation (BCSTA). As locally elected representatives, school trustees are the community’s advocates for public educa tion, and at the heart of their decision making is student success and well-being.

The BC Ministry of Education relies on Boards of Education in each region of the province to represent the unique interests of each community, so they may collabo rate in accordance with the School Act to enrich the lives of children, their families, caregivers, and community as a whole.

For example, “in Northern BC, bussing and hydro” may be significant concerns, while on Vancouver’s Lower Mainland, there is a comparatively higher population of “English Language Learners” who require additional support, explained Broady. What are the distinguishing characteristics of children and families in School District 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)?

A valuable question to ask because it is important school trustees not only have proven leadership quali ties, but demonstrate an in-depth understanding of local community educational needs, in order to collaborate on a Board of Education in a “co-governance relationship with the provincial government through the Ministry of Educa tion.” The BC School Trustees Association supports this relationship.

Broady further illustrated the importance of the role a school trustee plays in regards to “local decision making” by mentioning the recent announcement of $63.8 million being invested by the Province of BC in a back-to-school affordability fund. How will each Board of Education that receives a minimum of $250,000 allocate these funds, as they work together with school districts, parent advisory councils, communities, and First Nations, to determine funding priorities?

In the upcoming general local elections on October 15, it will be time to nominate two school trustee candidates standing for office in Electoral Area 4: City of Salmon Arm. The nominees are Gina Johnny, Amanda Krebs, and Marianne VanBuskirk. There will be no voting on bal lots in all other local Electoral Areas because acclaimed candidates have already been declared. Including, Cor ryn Grayston, who will be representing Area 3 (North Shuswap, Sorrento, and Carlin) on the Board of Education for the next four years.

Kicker 25th Christmas Colouring Contest

By Jo Anne Malpass

This will be the 25th time the North Shuswap Kicker will be running the Christmas colouring contest and distributing gifts to chil dren of the North Shuswap.

The first Kicker was published in February 1998 as a Chamber of Commerce initiative. A few months later, in April, Jan Wojciechowski took over the paper as publish er. Jan and her staff wanted to do something nice for kids that Christ mas and decided on a colouring contest, which has continued and grown for the past 25 years.

To make it more special this year, the Lions Club has booked the North Shuswap Community Hall for Sun day, December 11 and will again be hosting the annual Kid’s Christmas party. More details for this will be in the November Kicker.

At the party, awards will

be presented for The Kick er’s 25th Kid’s Christmas Colouring Contest. There are usually over 100 children at the party and the Kicker, with the help of generous donors, makes sure there is a gift for each one of them.

This popular, free com munity event wouldn’t be possible without the gen erous support of volunteers and donors. Donations for the Colouring Contest are now being gratefully accepted. A donation can be an actual prize (toy, game, gift certificate, etc.) or a cheque which we at the Kicker will use to pur chase prizes and gifts.

If you wish to partici pate, please call or text the Kicker at 250-515-2830, or send us an email to kicker@ kicker.ca. Email money transfers can be sent to kick er@kicker.ca. Please put colouring contest donation in the memo.

Kicker Now Accepting Donations

Would you like to help us distribute over 100 gifts!! Email us kicker@kicker.ca or call 250 515 2830

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To learn more about the local Board of Education and candidates for the school trustee election, please visit: sd83.bc.ca. The City of Salmon Arm website: salmonarm. ca, contains details about general election day on October 15 – when and where to vote, etc. As well, the British Co lumbia School Trustees Association website is an excel lent resource for further information: bcsta.org.

B.C. Releases Expert Recommendations on Repeat Offending

BC Gov’t Release

The Province has received expert recommendations that will help shape actions to keep people and communities safe, and connect people who have been committing repeat of fences with the supports they need to break out of that cycle.

Communities throughout B.C. have been dealing with an increase in repeat offending – criminal activity from a small group of people who are disproportionately committing petty crimes in neighbourhoods – as well as unprovoked violent stranger attacks. The Province, in co-operation with the BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus, hired experts in mental health and policing, Amanda Butler and Doug LePard, to provide a rapid, independent analysis of the public-safety challenges communities are facing and recommend evidence-based solutions.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solic itor General. “Our government shares British Columbians’ frustration and concerns about repeat offending and we are grateful to Dr. Amanda Butler and Doug LePard for their hard work. These recommendations build on work that we already have underway and are already helping us identify further next steps we can take quickly to keep communities safe.”

The recommendations emphasize the complexity of these overlapping challenges that have been compounded by the pandemic. The experts highlight that these issues are linked to changes in federal legislation and case law, and the need to continue rebuilding social and health-care supports to address the underlying, root causes that can lead to a cycle of offending.

The investigation makes recommendations in several areas, such as:

• improving the system of care for people in the criminal justice system with mental-health and substance-use challenges;

• creating more opportunities to divert people from the criminal justice system;

• improving services for Indigenous Peoples;

• improving collaboration between partners, including community services, law enforcement, and all levels of government; and

• addressing repeat offending and improving public confi dence in the justice system.

Many of the recommendations align with cross-govern ment initiatives already underway to support B.C.’s most marginalized people by investing in upstream mental health and addictions supports, and building a comprehensive system of care. This includes the Province’s work to provide higher levels of care through new complex-care housing (in cluding for people with acquired brain injuries), civilian-led peer-assisted care teams, and improvements in health-care supports for people who are being released from corrections facilities. The report also recommends bringing back the evi dence-based prolific offender management model to monitor and better support repeat offenders in the community. The

CSRD welcomes new Chief Administrative Officer

CSRD Release

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer, John MacLean, into the top leader ship role for the organization.

MacLean takes on his new role with the CSRD beginning No vember 7, 2022. He is currently the Chief Admin istrative Officer (CAO) for the Cariboo Regional District, where he has been based in Williams Lake, BC since 2017.

Shuswap by using the skills I have developed in my previ ous roles, as well as by learn ing, consulting and collabo rating with the citizens who live here,” says MacLean.

MacLean points to his abilities in creating award-winning partnerships with organiza tions such as the Tri Regional District Fuel Reduction Project and Carbon Neutral Kootenays.

CAO John MacLean Chief Administrative Officer

Committed to public service, MacLean has also been CAO for the Re gional District of Kootenay Boundary, as well as working in administrative roles in Cache Creek, Barrhead, Sum mer Village of Alberta Beach and Stettler, AB.

He is a past-president of the Local Government Man agement Association of BC, with education and training in local government administra tion and commerce.

“I am looking forward to serving the Columbia

He has prov en experience in Emergency Management, leading the Cariboo Regional District through response and recov ery from major wildfires in 2017, 2018, and 2021.

“We are delighted to introduce John MacLean to our region. His track record of efficient and collaborative service delivery, and effec tive leadership, will contin ue to build on the CSRD’s reputation as a dynamic, forward-thinking regional government,” says CSRD Board Chair Kevin Flynn.

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program operated as pilot programs in B.C. communities from 2008-2012.

The Province is working through the recommendations with its partners to identify how government can move quickly to implement changes to improve public safe ty. Partners in this work include the First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC), BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus, municipal representatives, the BC Prosecution Service, police, and partners in housing, addictions, mental health and healthcare services.

More than 60 experts with practical or academic knowl edge contributed to the report, including mayors, police, the BC Prosecution Service, health authorities, the Crown Police Liaison Committee working group, and many others.

First Responders

911...What Is Your Emergency?

Submitted by Margaret Needham

If you have been reading our Kicker articles over the past few months, you will have noted a theme; WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS. Over the past few months, First Responders have related their reasons for devoting time and energy to become certified as well as the personal fulfillment they’ve had in providing such a worthwhile service to our local community.

Our population has grown, but the number of First Responders has not. Each day in the news, we hear of paramedics being stretched so that they are unable to get to emergency calls in a timely way. Many other small communities are contacting us for information to set up their own organizations, realizing just how important prompt medical care is in an emergency.

We are also always in need of Dispatchers. As a dispatcher, you receive the emergency call from BC Ambulance Service and then relay the information to First Responders who attend to the patient. If you or someone you love is in medical distress, you want the comfort of knowing a local group of volunteers will respond quickly and provide care until the ambulance

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arrives. If you or a loved one has used our services, you have learned firsthand what a valuable community service we offer.

Some of our First Responders have had previous medical experience, but we stress this is NOT a prereq uisite. Training is provided free of charge and you will learn valuable new skills. You will also have the satis faction of knowing you are helping your neighbours.

Meetings are on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Celista Fire Hall, where we practice potential medical emergency scenarios. Please come and find out more.

Perhaps you feel that attending to the medical needs of injured or ill patients until paramedics arrive is not something you can commit to. However, there are other ways to become involved. The North Shuswap First Re sponders Society also plays a vital role in our organiza tion. We make sure the First Responders have the tools they need to do their jobs as well as look after the myriad of details that a volunteer organization must comply with when dealing with government agencies. I became a Society member several years ago and for the past 3 years as Secretary. I record the minutes of meetings and handle other administrative duties. I am also the one you contact to purchase reflective address signs. Last month, we asked for someone to help with looking after the lending of medical equipment, a valuable free service for the community. As of writing, no one has yet stepped forward to say they would take on this responsibility. If you live in Scotch Creek, which is where we store the equipment, and can take this on, we would love to hear from you.

Society meetings take place once a month. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm at the North Shuswap Community Centre. Come and find out more.

Volunteering with the North Shuswap First Re sponders is a way of giving back to your community while developing important new skills. I urge you to get involved as “TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”

Please consider the tremendous help you will be providing to so many in our communities. Feel free to contact Don Devine at 250-955-2101 for more informa tion. We look forward to hearing from you today.

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

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

Pacific Salmon a Big Part of our History

By MP Mel Arnold North Okanagan-Shuswap

Pacific salmon have been such an important part of our history, it is difficult to imagine what our province would be today if it was not for the salmon.

The reliable and plentiful stocks of Pacific salmon that existed millennia ago were foundational to the estab lishment of the first year-round settlements on the West Coast. Since then, the salmon have been there for inhab itants fortunate enough to live within range of Pacific waters and those of the Skeena, Nass, Fraser, and Colum bia rivers, to name a few. Our predecessors were able to depend on salmon populations that delivered nutrients, bounty, and value to coastal and inland communities, but the sustenance and bounty of some salmon populations have become weak and unstable to the point that the futures of some runs are in question.

I consider myself blessed to have been born and raised in our region, not far from the Adams River spawn ing grounds where millions of salmon hatch before set ting out on their long journey to the North Pacific before returning home. Like many readers, I have early memo ries of the Adams River in fall, and these have motivated me in my life to actively support conservation of Pacific salmon.

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Before I was elected as a representative of the North Okanagan-Shuswap, I had the honour of working with fish and wildlife conservation organizations across our region, province, and nation. Little did I know at the time that the insights and experiences I garnered serving with other volunteers would benefit my eventual work as a Parliamentarian.

Since being elected, I have had the fortune of serving on the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and fulfilling the role of both Deputy Shadow Minister and Shadow Minster for Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadi an Coast Guard.

While these roles may seem removed from the moun tains, rivers, lakes, and valleys of the riding, they are not. My roles in Parliament have allowed me to raise the risk profile posed to our region by aquatic invasive species, fight pollution of our waters, and advocate for the plans and actions our Pacific salmon desperately need to persist and exist for the benefit the people and ecosystems of our province.

I am acutely aware of the value of Pacific salmon to our communities, including Indigenous communities descended from the first salmon harvesters. Access to healthy food is a timeless value that existed long before we did and will persist long after we are gone, and I re main committed to conserving Pacific salmon for genera tions to come.

This year, the opening of the Adams River Salmon Society’s Salute to the Sockeye celebrations co-hosted by Skwlāx Little Shuswap Lake Band coincides with Nation al Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and I will be joining Indigenous and non-Indigenous conservation partners from across the province to celebrate Pacific salmon and reflect on how we can continue to work together to secure the future of salmon and in doing so, progress reconcilia tion and a better future for all.

What makes trick or treating with twin witches so challenging? You never know which witch is which!

North Shuswap Witches Paddle for First Responders

Shuswap Witches posts

The North Shuswap Witches set sail Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 pm for the 4th Annual Shuswap SUP Witches paddle. This year we are raising funds for the North Shuswap First Responders!

We are the North Shuswap SUP Witches. Every year we set sail in October on stand-up paddleboards, dressed as Witches, on Indigo Bay in Lee Creek to raise funds for important issues on the Shuswap. The first year we raised funds for the Health Centre, the second for the food bank, third North Shuswap Fire Departments.

This year we have chosen to raise funds for The First Responders. You can watch from the Squilax Anglemont Highway all the way through Lee Creek. Thanks so much for helping us achieve our goal.

The witches set sail from 2864 Squilax-Anglemont Rd at Lee Creek.

Here is the link to donate! 100% of the donations will be given to the First Responders in the Shuswap. Please help us reach $2000! Go to www.gofundme. com/f/shuswap-sup-witches... to donate. For more information or to participate, go to www.facebook.com/Shuswap Witches/

Riley-Gillis family Recognized for over 100 years of Farming in Celista

By Jo Anne Malpass

Nestled on Celista bench land, the Riley-Gillis family of Hungry Rock Farm has been working for more than a century to keep British Columbians fed.

The family is one of four families in the province being honoured this year, through the Province’s Century Farm Award program for its commitment to B.C. agriculture, food and the local economy.

“Farming is a difficult job that in volves early mornings, late evenings and a commitment to producing high-quality food for British Columbians. It’s impressive to see this commitment at Hungry Rock Farm,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food. “Congratulations to the Riley-Gillis family on this achieve ment and best wishes as your farm continues to grow in Celista.”

Hungry Rock Farm started before 1920, with Charles Riley clearing the land with his cow Bessy, oxen and draft horses. With the land cleared, Charles grew a

large garden and orchard and started a dairy farm, shipping cream across Shuswap Lake to Salmon Arm.

He had started working the land much earlier than 1920. His daughter, Rosemary Gillis explained that Charles Riley arrived on the North Shuswap in 1907. He had immigrated to Canada a few years earlier, with his parents John and Helena, four broth ers William, Chris, John Jr and Ed, and a sister Margaret.

Back in England, John Riley Sr. oversaw stables and hors es on the “Master’s” estate. With no hope of ever owning land in England, they came to this country when they heard the promise of homesteads in Western Canada. Landing in Ontar io, they worked on farms and at other types of jobs trying to improve their lot.

Will Riley was the impetus of the move to BC to claim a Dominion Crown Land Grant.

He had found work in the Phoenix Mine near Greenwood, BC, then sent for his teen age brother Charles, with the infor mation of available farmland in this province.

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Original Charles Riley blacksmith shop (photos contriubed)

Charles Riley 1922

Dominion Lands Grant

Will had been to the Shuswap Lake area and had seen the op portunity of homestead land. On September 7, 1907, Charles arrived by CPR at Notch Hill, walked to Blind Bay, and rented a boat with three other hopeful homesteaders, Billy Gray, Billy Wicks and Joe Brown. They rowed across the lake, landing at what is now the bottom of Begulin Road.

Eventually all the family would move to the North Shuswap, except the mother Helena, who died in Ontario. The Riley father and three sons homesteaded four 160-acre parcels.

Many of the homesteaders at that time had been working the land and making improvements but Provincial inspectors always asked for more. Will was one of the North Shuswap delegation who boarded the train at Notch Hill in 1922 when they learned Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier was on a cross country tour. They walked through the coaches until they found Laurier, sat themselves down, and proceeded to present their case that many still had not received their claim to the land, despite doing all the work required. When they got off the train at Kamloops, they had Laurier’s promise, which he followed through on. They received their Dominion Land Grants on October 20, 1922.

Mary Riley immigrated to Canada from England in 1928,

eventually settling on the West Coast. After WWII, she met and married Charles.

Charles and Mary’s daughter, Rosemary Gillis, was raised here and raised her two children here. She purchased the farm in 1969 and continued to farm while raising her children Carole and Charlie Gillis. Together, with Charles and Mary they raised beef cattle, sheep and Welsh ponies. Charles continued growing vegetables and fruit and assisting with farm chores until his passing in 1982. Throughout the 1990s, the farm focused on producing sheep.

Today, Rosemary leases the farm to a local hay produc er, a grandson of Will Riley, and she raises laying hens each spring for local sales.

The first log home Charles built burned in the Celista benchland fire of 1914. The roof of the log barn for the work teams collapsed last winter, but a local family is now in the process of reconstructing the barn on their own land, for their horses.

Of the many log buildings Charles built, there is now only his Blacksmith Shop, where the Century Farm Award sign is posted.

“Charles and Mary’s greatest pride was farming and caring for the land with their family, and they would be immensely gratified to see that recognized and know that it continues today,” said Rosemary

Century Farm Awards honour farms, ranches and agri cultural organizations that have been active for 100 years or longer, as well as those whose farms and ranches have been in families for 100 years or more. Each Century Farm Award celebrates the rich heritage of farming and ranching in B.C.

Riley-Gillis Century Farm Award

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Time to Transition into Fall…

By Gail McNeil Oliver, NSHC Executive Director

Our new Community Health Program is reaching people in our community and hopefully helping with transitions that we all experience in life! The role of the Community Health Worker has transitioned too with us adapting to a bit of a hybrid model to serve people in person, by telephone, and online. Monthly workshops will continue too, so keep an eye on our website calendar and drop Jodi a line to register at: communityhealthworker.nshc@gmail.com

We see the role of this program as an important support service for our community and we will continue to look for sources of funding to keep the program going and hopeful ly to grow the program. Currently, the program is funded through a grant from the BC Association of Community Health Care Centres.

By Jodi Wium, NSHC Community Health Worker

Fall is a time of transitions. This requires a sense of adaptability. A time to let go. In our lifetimes we learn to let go, whether we are choosing it, or it’s chosen for us. Psy chology Today has some great tips on how to let go: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/ click-here-happiness/202107/how-let-go

There are also some very keyways that ‘letting go’ can be beneficial and that will make you HAPPIER!

Letting go involves stepping back from painful experi ence and noticing what is going on in our mind, observing our thoughts and feelings. Over time, the ability to observe our mind means that we can develop a certain curiosity about our experience rather than take our thoughts and feel ings to be ‘the truth’. When we are struggling with a painful experience such as a loss of a relationship we might be struggling to let go because our mind is constantly revisiting the experience and trying to understand it, which can often result in rumination. Letting go involves noticing where our mind is going, how it is drawn to certain painful thoughts, feelings, or memo ries again and again and refocusing on the present moment. This involves both acceptance of what we think and feel but also a conscious effort to

refocus our awareness on another experience; the place we try to redirect our mind too, could be ‘internal’ such as our breath or ‘external’, for example the sounds in a room or a conversation we are having with a friend.

Our mind might then revisit the painful thoughts and feelings again and again so letting go isn’t always an aim that is achieved quickly but a process that we consistently engage with over a long period of time.

Psychologists develop an understanding of a person in the context of their life experiences. There are many ther apeutic approaches, and they all help clients let go of the past in different ways. Some approaches might revisit early childhood and help someone heal from past traumas that in terfere with their life and relationships in the present. Other therapies focus more on working in the here and now and help by connecting people to their goals and values which then allows them to live a more meaningful life. There are many avenues to arrive to the same outcome and the approach we use depends on the individual client, their life story and what is likely to be most effective in facilitating change for the individual.

Some key questions you can ask yourself regarding how you adjust to change include:

• what does this change mean in relation to all the chang es I’ve made in my life?

• what value does this change have for me?

• what exchange do we have when we get this change, is there a win, if any?

• what cycle and return will this change reflect (will I have to deal with this again)?

• how can I adjust my sails to the change?

I am easing into this transition of a hybrid model of counselling supports for the North Shuswap so don’t hesi tate to reach out and /or email what is on your mental health wish list this fall and winter! I’m available for evening and some weekend hours.

Let’s transition together!

North Shuswap Lions

By Tom Price, Past President

Is it really almost fall 2022 already?

Most of us, including our North Shuswap Lions Club members, are enjoying the ready access to all the natural wonder and beauty in our community – and the shorter wait times at the grocery stores, medical facilities, boat launches, beaches and golf courses! Since there is plenty of “warm weather” time left …this is the perfect time to recharge our “personal” batteries and get ready to participate in the fall activities sponsored by our local organizations, and community centers.

This fall our personal plan should be… “Don’t get lonely or bored… get involved”!

This last year has seen quite a change in the makeup of our residents, with many younger families and single adults buying a property for more than just summer use. As a member of the community for over 15 years, and a Lions Club member for over 10 years, I am excited about the potential for more “community volunteers” to help organize and run programs and activities.

All the local community organizations need more people who can help “a little…or a lot”!

If I have just described “You” or “You and your family” …PLEASE contact an organization, group, or club that is engaged in the community and get “face to face” to express your interest to get involved.

Not sure how to contact them? Check the “Clubs & Orga nizations” page in the last issue of the Kicker. Didn’t keep the

last issue? Check online…on your search engine, type “North Shuswap Kicker” and it will take you to the online site.

Classical Music in the North Shuswap 2022 Lion Pat Anderson and his team have yet again run a suc cessful “Classical Music in the Shuswap” event on Sunday, September 4.

The classical music provided by the “Fine Wine String Quartet” in the spectacular garden setting of the Celista Estate Winery was greatly appreciated by the more than 120 ticket holders. The music was excellent and varied from 300 year old classical compositions to the modern sound of the Beatles.

The North Shuswap Lions would particularly like to thank Jake Ootes and his staff at the Celista Estate Winery for hosting the event; providing a glass of wine for all in attendance; printing the program…AND donating 4 bottles of wine which were drawn for at the windup of the event. We would also like to thank the “musician sponsor’s” for this event: Darla Miller PREC, Lakeside Technical, Warner Rentals, Triton Docks, Scotch Creek Market, Pharma Choice Scotch Creek, Century 21, Ross Creek Country Store, Service Master Kam loops, Red Truck Foods and the Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.

The generosity of the Celista Estate Winery; the eleven musician sponsors, and community support in ticket sales, generated sufficient net funds for the Lions to donate $865.00

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to each of the following: Lakeview Community Centre Society, North Shuswap Community Centre and the Lions Community Youth Fund.

The organizing committee would like to thank all of the wonderful people who supported the event and we look forward to bringing classical music to the North Shuswap for our 4th annual event next year.

Lions Community Youth Fund

FAMILY Financial Assistance

The North Shuswap Lions have expanded the man date of their Community Youth Fund to include providing financial assistance to parents who have their child(ren) involved in arts, athletic or cultural activities. Parents may also apply for financial assistance to help pay transportation costs for a child(ren) attending the services of a tutor to help with schoolwork.

To get either application form ... go to the website (https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/northshuswap).

On the left side of the web page select “Lions Commu nity Youth Fund, Financial Assist”. Select the appropriate form, complete it and follow the instructions to submit it. You will be contacted by our treasurer once it is reviewed.

Weekly Meat Draw and 50/50

For those regular attendees…We are happy to confirm that the weekly meat draw and 50/50 will continue through the fall and winter months! …and it will continue to be held at The Hub in Scotch Creek on Saturdays from 3PM to 5PM…For those of you who are new to the North Shuswap or visiting our community during the fabulous Fall and Winter months…please join us and enjoy the experience!

There are 10 draws for a variety of different meat items (from chicken to steaks and roasts), and one draw at 5PM for the 50/50. Tickets for each segment are $1.00 each. Meat draw tickets are good for all 10 draws!

Come and share a beverage and the comradery of the event!

I finally did it! Bought a new pair of shoes with memory foam insoles.

No more forgetting why I walked into the kitchen!

Anglemont Ladies’ Golf

By Doris Hunter

It was a hot day on August 30th for our 18-hole tournament, with two flights of keen competitors. The trophy for the championship and the annual “boards” were awarded at the windup on September 8 at the club house.

The 2022 Club Champion for Low Gross is Pari Majcan and Cub Low Net is Doris Hunter. Flight one low gross is Pam Watters and low net is Jan Wojciechowski. Flight two low gross is Koren Wasilka and low net is Lori Miller. The Most Improved Player was awarded to Kim Henick and the best Pin Round for the season went to Koren W. Koren’s winning score card has been sent to Zone 2 Ladies Golf to com pete against the other clubs in the zone 2 area. The Birdie Tree (most birdies during the season) was won by Trish Drader and the Par Tree by Doris H. The Ringer Board was won by Jan W. and Count

Your Putts board by Pam W.

All the members who attended the windup were winners by enjoying the delicious steak dinner prepared by Anglemont Golf Course and everyone received one or two door prizes.

Other winners since last report have been as follows: August 23 Fewest puttsKoren W. and Pam W. Longest Putt-Bet ty Loree. September 6 Long Putt- Doris H. Sept 8 Long Putt- Ruth Wight.

August 25 we played “Poker with a Joker”. 5 tied for 1st so a draw awarded the prizes to Jill Kubica, Koren W. and Doris H. Sept 1 we played “Even Strokes and Odd Putts” won by Pari M., tied for 2nd was Kim H. and Gail Wedgewood.

Once again the ladies club gives a big thank you to those who contributed prizes or funds to help with the prizes we awarded each week.

Thanks to: The Kicker, Dawn Petrie of Four Star Communications, Traci Haley, Anglemont Estates Golf Course, The Bear’s Den Vacation Rentals, the local NHL Hockey Pool, Al Miller and Jeannie Long hurst.

Next season we will have a few changes as after many years as captain, I am passing this role on to Marie Newton and co-captain Kim Henick. I know they will do a great job and we are looking forward to another fun filled season starting next May.

The following is the executive for 2023: President Betty Loree, Vice President Dawn Petrie, Past President Jan Wojciechowski, Captain Marie Newton, Co-captain Kim Henick, Treasurer Karen Freeman. Sec retary Jill Kubica, Rules Chair Koren Wasilka, Handicap Chair Doris Hunter, Assistant Handicap Chair Jeannie Longurst.

This is the end of our organized ladies’ golf for the season but we will still meet for golf in October while the weather holds. Please check with the club house for tee times. Stay well and keep fit and see you on the slopes.

Kim Henick Most Improved Player

Club Champion Low Gross Pari Majcan (right) and Low Net Doris Hunter

Anglemont Men’s Golf

By Gerry Shea

The Anglemont Estates Men’s Golf Club Cham pionship Tournament is a 36-hole event which was played this year over the weekend of August 27 - 28. Twenty-one club mem bers competed in this tournament.

Club Champion (Overall low gross honors, lowest score not using handicaps) went to Craig Golemblaski with a score of 146. Bill Kubica was second with 147 and Gerry Shea was third with 148. Over all low net winner (score minus their handicap) was Ken Vaughn with a net score of 113. Jim Taylor was low net winner for Flight #1 with a score of 115 and Pat Anderson was low gross winner for Flight #2. Thanks to Jim Taylor for organizing this tourna ment.

Winners were an nounced and trophies were presented at the Septem ber 23 wind-up supper.

Bill Kubica won the Most Improved Handicap trophy and the “Arnie” trophy winner for the Best At tendance Record is Glen Henick.

For 2022-2023, the executive will consist of Steve Gaskin as President, Russ Watters as Vice-President, Bill Kubica as Secretary/Trea surer and Ben Lorencz as Team Captain (assisted by Norm Miller and Tim Drader).

The senior men are still playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tee-off at 9:00 AM in October, weather permitting.

The golf course will close on November 1. The October hours are 9 – 5.

Once again, the An glemont Men’s Golf Club has financially supported the North Shuswap Food Bank. The members also voted to sponsor a musician at the September 4, Lions Club classical music event at the Celista Winery.

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Sockeye Status Update

By Jo Anne Malpass

The counting fence at Scotch Creek saw 64,024 sock eye pass through the fence and the fence was removed on September 18, says the Pacific Salmon Commission Sept. 23 Fraser River Panel weekly report.

During the last major run in 2018, 79,300 sockeye passed through the Scotch Creek fence, operated each spawning season by the Little Shuswap Lake Band.

As of September 16, the Eagle River hydroacoustic site estimated 63,693 sockeye, and an estimated 30,707 sockeye were past the hydroacoustic site on the Seymour River, and sockeye are past peak spawning.

The Adams River Late run population will be assessed using mark-recapture methods and 7 live sockeye were en countered during the first survey on September 21. The Late run sockeye population has started migration into the Eagle River and a total of 2,327 sockeye have been estimated be tween September 17-20. The Shuswap River hydroacoustic site started on September 14 and as of September 20, 5,757 sockeye have passed.

The Fraser River Panel (Panel) says estimated abun dances at the Mission hydroacoustic site have continued to remain relatively low but steady over the last week. The majority of sockeye passage through lower river assessment areas has consisted of Late run sockeye that initially delayed in the Strait of Georgia and have now been gradually mov ing into the river.

The current run size, adopted in season as of Sept. 23 for late run sockeye is 2,050,000. In 2014, the estimate of late run sockeye was 10.7 million and in 2018, it was 6 million.

The most recent Gulf troll survey executed from September 17 to 19 in dicated there was still some amount of Late run sockeye delaying in the Gulf. It is anticipated that Late run sockeye will continue to move into the Fraser River during the upcoming week.

By Larissa Lutjen

The Celista Hall Farmers’ Market wrapped up its 11th season on Septem ber 14 with a smaller group of vendors but a large crowd of excited shoppers. On that day every shopper was able to enter to win one of five shopping bags full of market merchandise with a total value, for all five bags, of more than $500.

The Celista Hall Farmers’ Market society spent $500 from table fees on the customer appreciation day promo tion, and many vendors generously donated items, for example, the Celista Estates Winery donated two bottles of wine, Susana Vijaya donated two pieces of jewelry, Nancy Burkholder donated a large jar of honey and Jennifer Purper donated a cheese board. The CHFM society appreciated the generosity of all the vendors who helped make the bags even more enticing.

The result was five impressive collections of hand-made items and locally grown and produced food goods. In fact, many shoppers found it hard to decide which bag to try to win! As shoppers waited for the draw, which happened at noon, they were able to enjoy the music of the local group, “The Mountain Mamas”. When the names were drawn a good-sized crowd was onhand and the mood was festive. It was a fun way to wrap up the season and cel ebrate the passing of the management torch to a new group of directors for the society and soon a new manager, whom the directors will select.

This year the Celista market ran for 12 weeks, with live music every week and the largest number of vendors spaces in the market’s 11-year run, with about 50 spaces. It was the second year the market was able to participate in the BC Farmers’ Market Association Nu trition Coupon program with produce, dairy and meat vendors benefitting from about 65 three-dollar coupons redeemed at the market each week. The 12th sea son of the market will begin next July.

Example of the Farmers Market gift bags

One of five Market winners, Lorrie Schrader (photos contributed)

Kickin’ Tech News

EV, HEV or PHEV?

By John Seymour

If you’ve been car shop ping recently and are consid ering going electric, then you may be familiar with some new acronyms. EV, HEV and PHEV are all terms used to identify the various types of electric vehicles currently on the market. EV of course stands for Electric Vehicle, HEV for Hybrid Electric Vehicle and PHEV for Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle. They are all very different and there are pros and cons to each, so it adds an entirely new dimension (and some confusion) to the car buying experience.

It seems abundantly clear now that electric powered cars are the future of auto motive travel. Gas prices are rising quickly with no end in sight and we’re all thinking about the environment so it does make sense to at least consider making the switch in some form or fashion. In any case, the car buying de cision has suddenly become much more complicated.

Fully electric vehicles (EVs) are very simple. No gas engine and quite a few less moving parts should make for a more reliable and easier to maintain ride. They are more expensive initially, but the savings in fuel and maintenance should easily make up the difference over the life of the vehicle. EV’s are quiet and fun to drive but obviously a very different ex perience to own. Short drives would not be a problem but long trips would require some additional planning. Charging options are still limited although that will un doubtedly improve over time. The other unknown about buying an EV today is what happens when the battery wears out. Current EV batter ies are expected to last 10-15 years but then what? What

options for an older vehicle will be avail able when that time comes? The answer is unclear at the moment.

Hybrid EV’s are a dif ferent beast altogether. They have been around for awhile and have both electric and gas powered engines inside. Both engines work togeth er to improve gas mileage. There is a battery inside but you don’t plug the car in to charge it. The battery gets charged when the brakes are applied using a regenerative system. Hybrid vehicles are a good option for saving mon ey on gas but the downside would be that there are even more parts to maintain and they still burn gas most of the time.

Plug in Hybrids (PHEV) are like a bridge between traditional gas powered and full electric vehicles. You plug them in but the batteries are smaller so the range on electric is greatly reduced and once depleted, the gas engine kicks in until the battery can be recharged. A great option for those who can plug in often and tend to take lots of short trips and occasional long trips. The negatives on these vehicles would again be more parts to maintain and still burns gas on longer trips.

My biggest concern about going electric would be obsolescence. The tech nology is improving rapidly and likely will for several years, so will the electric you buy today have any value in 5 or 10 years? A big question mark for me and so maybe leasing would be the best option? Just saying.

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The North Shuswap Waterfall Tour

By Sarah Tokarek, Shuswap Adventure Girl

The North Shuswap is located on the north side of Shuswap Lake and is accessed by the Squilax-An glemont Road, just off Highway 1. From Skwlax to Seymour Arm, the North Shuswap region includes Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, St. Ives, and Seymour Arm.

This waterfall tour will guide you to five incredi ble waterfalls in the North Shuswap. Dive deep into the backcountry with Seymour River Falls, visit the popular Albas Falls, families love Ev elyn Falls, and don’t miss the quick and easy roadside stops of Chase Creek Falls and St. Ives Falls.

Start your day at Chase Creek Falls, an easy, fami ly-friendly, 30-minute walk that leads to impressive falls. From there, travel on the Squilax-Anglemont Road to the bustling community of Scotch Creek. Include a nour ishing stop for coffee or lunch at our welcoming local shops along the way.

Toward Anglemont, you can enjoy a fun 3km (return) trail that leads to a stunning waterfall, scenic creek, and lush valley at Evelyn Falls. The perfect place to experi ence the beauty of the North Shuswap forest.

Travel onwards to Albas Falls in Seymour Arm. Be sure to make the quick stop at St. Ives Falls; it is marked

with a small wooden sign. Albas Falls is one of the best in the Shuswap region and is worth the adventure. To get to Albas Falls, visitors must travel 35km on a gravel and sometimes bumpy forest service road (FSR). Experi ence driving on FSR roads is recommended in British Columbia.

Consider an overnight stay in Seymour Arm! There are accommodations to choose from, including Silver Beach Provincial Park. The impres sive and rugged Seymour River Falls is located further along the forest service road. A truly authentic waterfall experience in the North Shuswap!

Plan ahead and prepare. Make a trip plan and tell someone responsible where you’re going and when you expect to be back.

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After the fire, what is the future for Anstey Hunakwa Provincial Park?

By Jim Cooperman

When the effort began in 1990 to protect Hunakwa Lake for its conservation values, there were plans for cut blocks and roads on the hillside above the lake. It took a decade of work includ ing raising public awareness, field trips, assessments by an ecologist and naturalist, finding allies, making a video and finally five years of negotiation before the B.C. government legislated its Class A status.

Since it was established, little has been done to make it more accessible to the public other than a road was gazetted through private land for access. There was a plan for a parking lot and a kilo metre or two walk-in trail to allow bringing in canoes and kayaks. After some survey work by the Shuswap Trail Alliance, there are also plans for a trail into nearby Wright Lake that could also connect to Hunakwa Lake.

B.C. parks are gross ly underfunded, and when extra funds are provided, the money is typically used to provide more camping facilities in popular parks

or help maintain decaying infrastructure. Consequently, the new parks in the Shuswap that were established over 20 years ago are unavailable for use by the public and with access overgrown, and now with the fires, it is unlikely we will be able to hike to the Seymour Giant cedar tree, camp at Momich Lake, or canoe on Hunakwa Lake for years to come.

It was a lightning strike on the night of July 8, 2021 on the hillside above Hu nakwa Lake that sparked the small blaze that a number of local residents from Seymour Arm saw the following day. They promptly reported it and soon a rapattack team was on its way. Apparently, about halfway there, the he licopter pilot was given new directions and turned around to take the crew to anoth er fire. The B.C. Wildfire Service gives lower priority to fires in parks and thus the blaze quickly spread and was soon threatening the commu nity of Seymour Arm, which had to be evacuated.

The day after the even tual 3,601-ha Hunakwa fire began, another lightning

The devastation at the north end of Hunakwa Lake where the trail was slated to go. (Photo by Jim Cooperman)

The two final wildfire maps from last year combined show the burn areas.

strike sparked a fire at near Gorge road above 4-mile Creek, which resulted in the evacuation of vacation homes at Queest Village and Pete Martin Bay. This 4,389-ha fire eventually nearly merged with the Hunakwa fire and manage to torch hundreds of hectares in the park east of Anstey Arm.

Ever since a change in weather helped extinguish the fires over two months after they began, I have wanted to visit the park that I had invested so much time and energy to help create. Last fall I learned there is a sign posted that forbids the public from entering due to the risk from falling burnt trees, but fortunately I was introduced to a local pilot who offered me an opportunity to view the fire from the air in his helicopter.

August 9 was a bluebird day and within a minute after take-off from the end of Bug house Bay, we could see the devastation. The flat wetland north of the lake where the

canoe access trail was planned is charred to a crisp, with many of the black spires tipped over by the wind. About three quarters of the hillsides surrounding Hunakwa Lake are covered with brown dead trees and threading through the burnt forest are fingers of green trees that survived the blaze. Fortunate ly, the old growth fir along the southwest side escaped the blaze along with most of the wetland old growth cedar be tween Anstey Arm and Hunakwa Lake and the area around Wright Lake.

We saw how the fire had spread east up the Anstey River into the commercial forest, where it raced up a steep gorge and burned the forest to ash. The biggest surprise was that the firefighters had hurriedly carved out a fire break inside the park from the Beach Bay logging road up to above Hunakwa Lake, likely to prevent the fire from spreading south. Yet, the fire never reached this bulldozed scar, which was in the end not needed.

Ideally, there should be an effort made towards restoration that includes planting trees and shrubs and blocking access to the fire guard, so it does not become an unauthorized motorized trail. Consideration should be given to planting some decid uous trees, primarily birch, to help prevent future fires. Many of the trees that burned were younger stands that had grown since the last wildfire in the area in the 1960s. Once the area greens up in a few years, BC Parks hopefully will build the planned trails so that the public will finally be able to experience this pocket wilderness park and witness the growth of its new forest.

Same Farm, New Generation

Submitted by Ashley Campbell

Chase and area has always been known for its sum mertime sweet corn. Pete Murrays Corn Farm and Golden Ears making corn history from the 60’s up until present day.

Jordan Wales, Peter Murray’s nephew and Ashley Campbell, daughter of Raymonde Dunn-Murray have re cently put a new face to the Murray’s corn farm. Taking a break from the 9-5 the two have decided to return to their roots and family history of farming in this valley.

Growing up in the community of Chase, Wales, Campbell and the Burkholder’s all benefitted from em ployment in the summer months in corn fields. Growing, picking and marketing corn inspired the future of both families to build individual corn businesses.

At the time of Peter’s retirement in 2019, Burkhold er’s were eager to continue farming corn in the area. Under the mentorship of Peter Murray early on, the Burkholder Brothers, Vincent and Lewis have grown their business into a marketplace of fruit, veggies and corn.

Ashley and Jordan have branched out into a new business model on their new property which is adjacent to the Murrays’ home residence on VLA road. The new homestead of the two has become home base for the new corn business. From a young age and influence Ashley and Jordan, spent time with Peter in the fields learning the trade and tradition of farming corn in the area. The couple look forward to the future of building a home with the legacy of family and farming together.

Jordan, Ashley, Lewis and Vincent, with all other young agrarians continue to appreciate the communi ty and surrounding area’s support of agriculture in the valley. All groups strive to work together to support the future and sustainability of agriculture endeavors along with growing the next generation of farmers.

LtoR: Lewis Burkholder, Vincent Burkholder, Jordan Wales and Ashley Campbell. Photo submitted.

Dancing with the Shuswap Stars Tickets on Sale

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It’s back as big as ever!

The popular dancing event to raise money for the Shuswap Hospice makes a return to the SASCU Recre ation Centre for the gala event on Friday, November 18, 2022.

And you don’t want to miss your chance to join in the party!

51The North Shuswap KickerOctOber 2022 DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA TO IMPROVE LIFE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Public ticket sales for the event are set for Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10 AM at the SASCU Recreation Centre in the lower level, Room 2.

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by cash, debit and credit card (Visa or Mastercard). There will be no online ticket purchases for the gala evening event.

Each person may purchase a maximum of 10 tickets and sales of complete tables are encouraged. There are varied table sizes with most tables seating eight, 10 or 20 people.

If you wish to purchase a table and ensure your group of friends will be able to sit together, all tickets must be purchased by one member of the table. Our volunteers will then assist you in choosing your table location. Table selection will be first come, first served on ticket sale day.

While tables will be set aside for groups, the individ ual seats at tables will not be reserved.

The evening, which is modelled on the Dancing with the Stars TV show, includes watching our local ce lebrity All-Stars and Rookie Couples perform a dance routine. Then audi ence can purchase star votes for their favourite contestants and help boost them into winning position.

The audience will also get a chance to get up and boogie to the live band, the Legendary Lake Mon sters, as well as enjoy gourmet snacks throughout the evening. A cash bar is available with a safe ride home program.

All proceeds from the event support the free programs offered by Shuswap Hospice in supporting Shuswap residents who are dealing with death, diagnosis and grief, along with the associated emotional realities of that process.

Remember, you can already vote for your favourite contestants by pur chasing stars online at www.shuswap stars.ca. A tax receipt will be issued for your donation.

Have fun, watch some amazing dancing and help Shuswap Hospice at the same time. All you need is that ticket!

Apply for up to $500 to bring your idea to life.

Small grants. Beautiful ideas.

CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER

www.shuswapfoundation.ca 250.832.5428 info@shuswapfoundation.ca

By Jan Penner

Last month’s item is a moustache curler. Our lucky $25 draw prize winner is Lillian Bennett.

This month we had a difficult time choosing a winner. Our Name That Thing item was used as a moustache curler however we realized, after many guesses and some people who shared their own antique curler photos, that it could also be used to curl regular hair.

I honestly had no idea how complicated a moustache could be. Let’s just start the discussion with our item. This handy dandy little tool was made out of steel or iron. It was heated on the stove or in the oven. Once heat ed, with absolute ly no temperature controls, it was then applied to potentially very short hairs not only close to the face but actually attached to the face. Oh, and there was also the potential for not just burning but also actual ly ignition and flames! I now have new respect for gentlemen of the 19th century

who went to such lengths to look impressive.

LAST MONTH’S THING MOUSTACHE CURLER

NAME THAT THING OCTOBER 2022

Beyond the moustache curler, other tools of the moustache trade included combs, brush es, scissors, pomade, wax, the snood, for helping keep the moustache shape while sleeping, and the moustache cup. This was developed when drinking hot beverages at social functions became a problem. Many styled moustach es required heavy waxing. The steam from a hot beverage melted the wax, destroying the style and making a mess of the face. The cups were designed to protect the mous tache and allow the gentlemen to consume their hot beverages. A very few left-handed cups have been unearthed by antiques hunters. These were likely designed at the request of wives whose husbands lost right arms in 18th and 19th century battles.

Email: kicker@kicker.ca call/text 250-515-2830

Or drop answer in one of our drop boxes at Scotch Creek Market or Ross Creek Store in Magna Bay.

Entry Deadline: Oct. 23

Beards and moustaches have long been a sign of manhood. Whether welltrimmed and well-maintained, or bushy, or scraggly, men have sported

facial hair for centuries. For many, beards and moustaches just happened. A man living on the range or trekking through mountain passes, did not have the means to scrape off whis kers, so they were left to grow. For some, growing a beard in the winter was a way to combat cold temperatures for those working outdoors. There was also a “who cares” factor. While away from civilization, there was no one to impress so why bother! And there was the celebratory piece. When a man re turned to his home or other settlement, part of the celebration was a bath and a shave, thus presenting a polished appearance in public.

Moustaches are definitely fashion statements these days. They fall into 3 basic categories: natural, handlebar and hy

brid. However, the number of subcategories are too numerous to mention. It is recommended that the choice of style be care fully considered to match the face. Some, like the “Pencil” really need the right lip to do them justice and not make the wearer look like he is saving a little something for a snack!

A well-maintained moustache needs careful grooming not just for looks but also for cleanliness. They are great catchers for food and drink particles. Beards and moustaches at a risk of split ends. And, apparently, natural sweat, if not properly exorcised, can lead to a stench. Hmmm.

Thanks to the Chase and District Museum and Archives for providing this item.

Here is our item for next month. Get your guesses in for your chance to win our next $25 prize.

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY ANGLEMONT AND SURROUNDING AREA

By Denise Meier

Fall is here, leaves are turning color and falling, and we prepare to hunker down for the winter by storing food, getting out the warm er clothing, stocking up on firewood for some, and mak ing sure the snow removal equipment is ready to go.

Lakeview’s October Breakfast will be held October 8, from 9 to 11 am and is sponsored by the Arts and Crafts groups. Carpet Bowlers have started their season and are playing Thursdays. Call Blair at 250-955-0032 if you care to join or sub. The Arts Group meets Tuesdays 10am-2pm upstairs. The Crafts Group also meets Tuesdays at 10 am downstairs. Table Tennis is Mondays at 1 pm,

and Cribbage players meet Thursdays at 1 pm.

For decades, The Angle bay Entertainers have made the Lakeview Centre their home base. They have put on 6 musical performances every other year that have raised money to help support our centre. Their comi cal plays, often written by themselves, have entertained hundreds of people from Merritt to Enderby and all points in between. I heard a heartwarming story this past summer from a father who has been visiting this area since he was a child. One summer while visiting with his younger children, his daughter and some friends happened to gain access to our Centre and (continued on page 55)

they explored every nook and cranny. His daughter rushed home all excited to tell her family there was a stage and a huge costume room with all sorts of wonderful things. She promptly sat down to write a play in which all of her family played a role. When they were ready, they returned (undetected) to the centre – dressed in their chosen cos tumes – performed their play on the stage, then returned home. I hope she was inspired enough to carry on with her flair for the arts.

The sad news is that without a new qualified musical director, our Anglebay Entertainers may have to close their doors. So many of their members have moved away in the past few years, or passed on, that there are not enough left to carry on. Their hope is that a plea to the general public will bring forward an individual who is qualified to help them carry on. They do have the ability to compensate the individual financially to a certain extent. With so many new residents on the North Shuswap, possibly someone has the credentials to help them out. Anyone interested, please contact Alison Elms 250-955-2588.

In November we will be holding the first half of our AGM. It will be at this meeting that a new board will be put in place. Date and time to be announced. If anyone is interested in letting their names stand for the board, please contact Tony Hudson 778-765-1506, or any other board members.

If you have not been a member of the Lakeview Centre previously, we offer prorated memberships at this time of year. If you are new to the area, we encourage you to check our website to see what we have to offer that may interest you. Now that summer is drawing to a close, thoughts turn to what we can do indoors as groups to socialize. Memberships are one of the few ways we have of bringing in funds to keep the building up and run ning. You can find our membership form on our webpage at https://www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com/. Financial contributions can also be made and tax receipts can be issued. We prefer payments are made online via e-transfer to the Lakeview e-mail address: lakeviewcom munitycentre@gmail.com . Any other inquiries should be directed to Tony Hudson, 778-765-1506. If you have ideas for new activities, clubs or events, or would like us to do some thing that we used to do, please let us know. Thanks to our members, supporters and most importantly, our volunteers.

Lakeview Centre Membership fees: $20/yr (per person)

7703 Squilax Anglemont Rd

Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8

Hall Bookings/Games Room: Tony 778-765-1506

Email: lakeviewcommunitycentre@ gmail.com

Web: www.lakviewcommunitycen tresociety.com

By Karla Bragg

North Shuswap Community Association

Happy October North Shuswap! Weather is starting to get brisker and the summer is officially over. School is back in session (yay!) and things are returning to the old routine again.

Bingo continues on Mondays at the hall, be sure to grab your dabbers and head over to win some money and do some socializing!

We are joining in on the Kids Halloween at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek on Saturday, October 29 from 2-6pm where we are going to do a Costume Contest for the kids - there are 2 age categories, 4-9 and 10-15 and two prize categories of “Best Homemade Costume” and “Best Overall Costume” There will be a grand prize of $100 cash for each age group for the homemade costume and $50 (plus candy bag) for each age group for the best overall costume. So get those creative minds working, we want to see your best!

We would like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to our custodian/caretaker, Trevor - you are doing a tremendous job! Thank you so much!

North Shuswap Community Hall

5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC, V0E 1M6

Hall Bookings: Debbie - email: deb.mack65@gmail.com or call 403-625-0191. info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca

www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca Membership fees: $20/family, $10/individual

By Jan Penner

School News

Classes are again in session at North Shuswap Elementary and the population is smiling and happy to be back. The enrollment currently sits around 124. Because of this, the 6th division which was not expected to be needed, has been reinstated and the search for a teacher is underway. We’ll update this situation next month! For now, let’s meet the secretary and two new teachers who have joined the staff.

Titch Whitelock is the new secre tary at North Shuswap. She has resided in many areas in B.C. and the Yukon, has been in the Shuswap for 8 years, and currently lives in Sorrento with her husband Alisdair and their dog Bear. Titch comes to the school from a position at the DESC. She loves to explore the Shuswap. Titch has a great interest in history, with a particular focus on Geneology. Her introduction to North Shuswap has been very busy, with all the new enrollments.

Nicole Rushton will be teaching the grade 2/3 class. Originally from Clearwater, Ms. Rushton has been teaching for 13 years. This is her 3rd year in our district. She and her husband William are residing in An glemont. They love the area and hope to settle in the North Shuswap. They and their dog Goose are avid hikers and campers, spending lots of down time in the Adams Lake area when not explor ing closer to home.

Kelly Hendrigan is the new Kin dergarten/Grade 1 teacher. She is very excited to be taking on this position. Ms. Hendrigan has been teaching for 14 years. Her life experiences include a degree in Anthropology, an interest in photography, and tree planting. As well as working within the public system,

she has experience teaching under several alternative education umbrellas including Montessori. She lives in St. Ives with her 2 dogs and loves to be out in the bush, exploring. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for nature with her students through lots of outdoor learning.

Returning teachers include Mr. Schmidt, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Pellett and Mrs. Langlois. Returning CEA’s are Cheryl and Simone and Kacie is back. We will introduce other new staff next month. As a new music teacher is not yet in place, Ms. Lepsoe will be engaging students in Drama classes for the interim.

One of the visitors to North Shuswap Elementary on the second day of school, was a preying mantis. He was gently captured and briefly studied before being released. This is yet another example of how we can take advantage of the world around us to generate instruction and learning opportunities!

While definite plans are not yet in place, many classes will be visiting the Adams River Salmon Run at some point. If earlier runs are any indica tion, this most definitely should be a dominant year, with a large number of spawners returning to complete their life cycle.

Three reminders in closing. Slow down to 30 in the school zone. Classes will no doubt be visiting the beaches throughout the year. A slow speed will allow you to stop in the event an excited child forgets the traffic rules. Watch for children walking to and from bus stops and those waiting at the stops, and parents, please remind your children to watch the traffic. Finally, when you see those big yellow buses, watch the lights and remember, RED MEANS STOP!

Have a wonderful start to the school year everyone and enjoy the Fall!

StrongStart

BC: North Shuswap Elementary School

By Sionna McTavish

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30, parents/caregivers with their children up to age 5, can begin the day in an extra special way with StrongStart, at North Shuswap Elementary School.

Sally McLean, StrongStart BC coodinator and certified Early Childhood Educator, is excited to extend an open invitation and warm welcome to families who would like to come to experience a nurturing, interactive, play-based early learning program, in an inclusive, safe, and accessi ble environment.

StrongStart BC supports parents/caregivers and their children learning together during activities that are based on the B.C. Early Learning Framework. Children have the freedom of choice to explore and make discoveries at learning Centres which Sally has created based on the following themes: Construction, Sensory, Dramatic Play (store, kitchen, etc.), Arts and Crafts, and Books.

Over the course of a morning, Sally explained that children play freely the majority of the time, which allows for language learning and development of social/emotional skills at their own pace. The StrongStart BC program is designed to reflect the nature of early learning as it unfolds on a fluid spectrum of childhood development, thus the sessions are very flexible.

In addition, Sally has a daily art activity prepared to accommodate a variety of ages, songs to sing, gym time, and story-time for those who wish to participate. A healthy mid-morning snack is provided to children, and tea/cof fee is available for adults. Plus, by attending StrongStart, children are able to become familiar with the school prior to making their transition to kindergarten.

Sally began her career in education as a classroom teacher. However, she was to realize that her “heart was with the Littles” and re-trained to become an Early Child hood Educator. Thereafter, Sally operated the BC Ministry of Education Seamless Care pilot project in Silver Creek and described it as “one of the best experiences ever.”

What followed was a move from Salmon Arm to Scotch Creek, where Sally and her family enjoy the wilder ness and quieter lifestyle of the North Shuswap. Already employed by School District 83, Sally embraced the oppor tunity to become the StrongStart BC coordinator at North Shuswap Elementary.

StrongStart BC runs throughout the school year while classes are in session, and follows the same holiday/break cal endar. Parents/caregivers and their children are encouraged to come and check out the program as guests on their initial visit, and register at the School Office if they would like to continue attending.

There is no frequency requirement or set time of arrival, the program is based on having no barriers and being easily adaptable to every families chosen schedules. As well, Sally added there are facilities “set up to meet the needs of infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.”

Sally McLean, ECE Facilitator, would be happy to assist with any questions or inquiries about the program, and may be contacted at: 250-955-2214, or by email: samclean@sd83. bc.ca.

By Helen Dalin secretary

Well, the times are always chang ing, and how community groups go about doing things also has to change and keep up with the times. For the Fish and Game Club, it has been a lot about how to fundraise currently in the age of electronic information. The world has changed in how we interact with people since Covid.

Last fall, the CDF GC did their first online fundraising event, “The Big Fall 50/50”. It was a big learning curve for our group in how to use technology and the web to raise money. The Big Fall 50/50 was very successful for us and especially was appreciated by the younger generation and out of town members. Therefore, the CDFGC is going to start a tradition of having an online “Big Fall 50/50” every Fall. We have opted to change to a new platform that allows us to also have a silent auction section at the same link.

You may ask yourself why does the CDFGC have to fundraise if they have memberships? Well, the memberships do not nearly cover all the expenses necessary to have such a nice facility in our little town for the

local outdoorsmen. We have a club house, rifle range, archery range, pistol range, and trap and skeet equipment and outbuildings to maintain. Several acres of grounds must be kept mowed and weeded. We live in a 4-season environment, so spring break up plays havoc with our roads into the range and keeping the roads and parking areas accessible requires a lot of gravel. We also have wood tar get replacement contin ually needed. Archery equipment and targets wear out. The CDFGC also donates dollars raised to other local community groups and a variety of environmental causes that need support.

to check out great auction items and for tickets

This year we are hop ing the local community and district will again sup port the Chase and District Fish and Game Big Fall 50/50 with buying tick ets and bid on one of our silent auction items. Keep coming back to the link because the auction items will be updated as new donations are procured.

Here is the link to the Home Page of “The Big Fall 50/50” https://trellis. org/thebigfall5050 . At the top right side of the Home page click on Raffle to buy 50/50 tickets or

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click on Auction to look at and bid on silent auction items. We have some great auction items to bid on. Or, scan the Qr code below, it will also take you to the Home Page where you can toggle back and forth between tickets and auction items by clicking the top right-hand side of the Home Page. If you are on a phone, then click on the 3-line menu bars.

50 50 tickets are one for $5, five for $20, or the best value 20 for $50. All information is encrypted by Trel lis. Print tickets or save your email ticket #’s until prizes are awarded on November 1st, 2022.

The next Fish and Game meeting is October 17 at Creekside Seniors Center, 7 pm.

Pink Piston Paddlers Going to New Zealand

Submitted by Blair Acton

The Pink Piston Paddlers (members from all over the Shuswap) are going to New Zealand in April 2023 to attend the International Breast Cancer Dragonboat festival.

Donations to help us attend this event are greatly appreciated.

The Pink Piston Paddlers are a dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors and supporters that formed in 2006.

We are accepting donations at the Bottle Depot in Scotch Creek (please let them know your bottle donations are for the PPP) and at PharmaChoice in Scotch Creek and Chase.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Photo credit David Lautsch

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NORTH SHUSWAP

Salute to the Sockeye FestivalOpens Sept. 30 on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, with cer emonies starting at 10am, at Tsúts wecw Provincial Park. Salute open daily, 8:30am - 4:30pm until Oct. 23. Sockeye, educational fisheries and nature programming, vendors, local food trucks, Secwépemc artisans, entertainers, cultural and fishing knowledge keepers,and daily cultural and ceremonial activities. FMI www.salmonsociety.com See ads on page 12 & 13.

Rust Valley Restorers Auction –October 1 and 2. Mike Hall Collec tion Oct. 1 at 4439 H, TransCanada, Tappen & Avery Shoaf Collection Oct. 2 at 2264 Eva Rd. Lee Creek. Auction begins at 10am. Online and on location. FMI www.egauctions. com

NS Seniors & Community Resource Centre -Free Cognitive Behavioral Strategies Workshop, Oct. 1st, 6 – 8 pm, help to cope with stressful life situations. To register: call 250-955-0660 or email norths huswaphealthcentre@gmail.com

Monthly Breakfast – Oct. 8, 9 to 11am at Lakeview Centre, spon sored by Arts and Crafts groups. If you would like to sponsor a monthly breakfast, email lakeviewcommuni tycentre@gmail.com

Drag Queen Show - at the Hub in Scotch Creek on Saturday, October 8 at 8pm. See ad on page 39.

CSRD Area F Candidates’ Forum - MEET THE CANDIDATES

Tues. Oct. 11, 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Community Hall in Celis ta. Doors open at 6:30. Sponsored by NS Chamber, moderated by Ted Danyluk.

Ladies Retreat - Oct. 14, 6:309:00pm & Oct 15, 9:30am - 4:00pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellow ship Church. Speaker: Sandy Se menyna “Book of Ruth”. Learning, worship, crafting, food provided. Register by Oct. 5 (fee) Call Lorna 780-721-2293

Election Day Oct. 15 - For Area F Director for the CSRD. From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Scotch Creek Fire Hall, Lakeview Centre in Anglemont and Seymour Arm Community Hall. Advance Voting on Wednesday, October 5, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the CSRD office in Salmon Arm. See ad on page 9.

Fire Prevention Week Pancake breakfast - and open house, Sunday Oct. 16 at Anglemont Fire Hall from 9:00 - noon in support of campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”. See ad page 28.

4th Annual Shuswap SUP Witches paddle - set sail Sun. Oct. 16 at 1:00 pm, raising funds for North Shuswap First Responders. At Indigo Bay, 2864 Squilax-Anglemont Rd in Lee

Creek. Donate at www.gofundme. com/f/shuswap-sup-witches...

NS Chamber AGM - Mon. Oct. 24, 6:30pm at the Scotch Creek Com munity/Fire Hall. Annual report, financials, elections for board of directors. John Reed with Shuswap Economic Development Society will review results of the economic de velopment survey. See ad page ???

Thrift Store at St. David’s by the Lake - closing on October 26 for the year. See ad on page 10.

Halloween Party - Saturday Oct. 29, 2-6pm at the Fun Centre in Scotch Creek. Spooky fun for the whole family. Costume contest, pho to booth, games, arcade, mini-golf, candy, prizes, fire safety and more. See ad on page 17.

Lions Community Youth Fund

- Financial Assistance to parents who have child(ren) involved in arts, athletic or cultural activities and attending the services of a tutor. Forms at https://e-clubhouse.org/ sites/northshuswap

Do you have a Daphne Odjig art work - Did you know her and would like to share memories of her time in the Shuswap? The Salmon Arm Museum is creating an exhibition guest-curated by an Indigenous curator for public display in 2023. Proper environmental, insurance, and security protocols will protect the works. FMI, please contact Erin Stodola, at 250-832-5289 or collec tions@salmonarmmuseum.org

Support the Pink Piston Paddlers

- Breast Cancer Survivor/Support er Dragonboat team to attend an International Festival in March 2023 in New Zealand. Donations at Bottle Depot in Scotch Creek and Pharma Choice in Scotch Creek and Chase.

North Shuswap Lions Club meetings resume - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 2 pm in the Committee Room at the North Shuswap Community Hall. If you have questions, are interested in attending a meeting, or need more information, please call Ellen Little at 250-955-0690 or Ron Buffel at 250-955-0585

Live Music at the Hub - Open Mic on Sundays at 2pm. FMI shuswa phub.com or 250-955-2002. See ad on page 39.

Lions Meat & 50/50 Draw - Sat urdays 3-5 pm at the Hub in Scotch Creek.

Lakeview Centre Regular Events

- Carpet Bowling - Thursdays at the Lakeview Centre. Call Blair at 250-955-0032 if you care to join or sub. Arts Group meets Tuesdays 10am-2pm upstairs. Crafts Group also meets Tuesdays at 10 am down stairs. Table Tennis is Mondays at 1 pm, and Cribbage players meet Thursdays at 1 pm.

Certified NS First Responder -

Red Cross training sessions twice monthly. Join the team and provide valuable service to the community. For more information: Don 250572-7735/Kath 250-318-0317.

Bingo - at North Shuswap Commu nity Hall - every Monday except stat holidays. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. See ad on page 56.

Hiking group for women – Month ly free organized outdoor experienc es. Welcome to The Lady Alliance - Shuswap Chapter. FMI www. shuswapadventuregirl.ca or https:// theladyalliance.com

Anglebay Entertainers – if you are interested in joining this fun-loving amateur entertainers group, call Ali son 250-955-2588 or Ann 250-9552899. In need of a musical director for this group to continue.

North Shuswap Yoga - Mondays 9:30am and Wednesdays 6:00pm at NS Community Hall in Celista. See ad on page 39.

AA Meetings - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship, 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek.

Doctors/ Labs in the Clinic - To book for lab work and for doctor appointments, call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealth centre.ca for clinic services and availability of doctors. See ad on page 38.

StrongStart Program - Tues. & Thurs mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 at North Shuswap Elementary School for parents/caregivers with their children age 0-5 years. FMI 250-955-2214, or email: samc lean@sd83.bc.ca

CHASE

Wild Salmon Caravan - Sunday Oct. 2. Celebration starts with a PARADE at the Chase Curling Club at 11:00 am, arriving at 1:00 pm at Chase Beach Memorial Park. At 2:00 pm – wild salmon feast and music by David Allan, 3:30 pm –forum – guest speakers (wild salmon and indigenous food sovereignty), 4:30pm – music by the Carnival Band and 5:00 PM – music by Wolf child and The Bandits.

Chase Curling Club Pancake Breakfast - Sunday Oct. 9 - 8am to 10am. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice.

Chase Farmers Market - Fridays at Home Hardware Field, until Oct. 7, 10 am to 2 pm.

Curling - Starts Tuesday Oct. 18. Registration forms & payment available at chasecurling.ca or from Janice at 250-679-4471 or admin@ chasecurling.ca. Leagues Tuesday Stick (2 person team) 10 am to noon, Wednesday evening Open 7pm to 9pm and Friday Open 10am to noon. Please register prior to Oct. 12 so we can make up teams.

Chase Library Book Club - Thu 5:30-6:30pm Oct 27 and Nov 24. Books from a variety of genres, including non-fiction will be dis cussed. A copy of the book will be provided and can be picked up from the library one month in advance of each meeting. Refreshments provid ed. Registration required. For adults. 250.679.3331

Conversations in French - Chase Library Thu 5:00-6:30pm Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17 and Dec 1. A casual time to try out, practice and learn French at the Chase Library. Drop-in. For adults. 250.679.3331

Nerf Blasters - Oct 26, 6-7 pm at Chase Library. An especially spooky Nerf Blasters event just for tweens! Complete challenges and battle through the stacks after the library has closed. We supply the safety glasses, darts, Nerf Blasters, and snacks. You bring the skills! Costumes are encouraged as long as they don’t restrict movement. Children will not be permitted to play without a signed waiver com pleted by a parent/guardian before the event. Waivers can be picked up from the Chase Library. Ages 9-12 Registration required. Chase Library 250.679.3331

SOUTH SHUSWAP

Meet the Candidates - All Candidates Forum Series – Area C CSRD Director Election 2022. Wednesday October 5th 6:30PM to 8:00PM, Eagle Bay Commu nity Hall, 4326 Eagle Bay Road. Wednesday October 12th 6:30PM to 8:00PM, Sunnybrae Community Hall, 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe-Point Road.

Raise Our Little Hall - Eagle BayRaffle Fundraiser. Deadline for tickets is Sunday Oct 9. Draw date Monday Oct 10 at 2pm. FMI https://ebca.rafflenexus.com/a/ws or email Eaglebaybc@gmail.com

Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - Saturdays until Oct. 8, 8am - noon at Sorrento Shoppers Plaza 1240 TCH.

Dance with Island Fogg band –Oct. 22, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Great local group playing a wide variety of music. Please call Agnes for tickets250-253-5200

Bingo – Nov. 4, doors open at 5:45 pm at Blind Bay Memorial Hall. Entertaining evening, come out and enjoy the games.

Annual Notch Hill Christmas Market - Saturday Nov. 5, 9am to 2pm. Shuswap Market Group Artisans & Vendors. All artisan & vendor bookings, contact Laurissa Gallant 250 804-5185. Coffee, Soup & bun, and more offered.

Sorrento Lions Craft Sale - Nov.

Salmon Arm Museum Asking for Odjig Pieces

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The Salmon Arm Museum at R.J. Haney Heritage Village is hosting an art show of works by the late, great Daphne Odjig next year.

One of the cofounders of the Professional Native Indian Artists Inc., Odjig lived in Anglemont from 1976 to 1999. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Shuswap, she painted many of her masterpieces in the area.

Do you have one of her works? Would you like to see it as part of a professional exhibition at the Salmon Arm Museum in 2023? We want to hear from you! We are also looking for information and memories of her time in the Shuswap, if you knew her.

The exhibition will be guest-curated by an Indigenous curator and proper environmental, insurance, and security protocols will protect the works. For more information, please contact Erin Stodola, Registrar. Phone: 250-8325289. Email: collections@salmonarmmuseum.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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5, 9am to 3pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, 2405 Centennial Drive. Free Admission South Shuswap Library - Great selection of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and magazines , two computer stations, free Wifi. Come in and ask to use the Lego. FOR KIDS: Take and make bags to go. Stop by the branch October 8 and take your sea son craft bag to go. Limit of 20 bags and first come first serve. Schoolaged. PJ Storytime check website or call the branch for more details.

FOR ADULTS: Felting with Fiona - Learn how to create a needle-felt ed owl ornament. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1pm-3pm. Registration required for teens and adults. Calm to Go - Change the way you feel. Come in stressed. Leave revital ized. Wednesdays Oct. 5 & 19, 10:00am – 11:00am. Drop-in. Page Turners Book Club - 1st Thurs. of the month, 10:00 am. Registration required. Fireside Knitters - 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 10:00am. Drop-in. What would you like to see in your library? Email us at sostaff@orl.bc.ca with your suggestions. For more info and to register for events call the branch 250-675-4818 or visit the South Shuswap ORL website

Sorrento Centre Events Thanks giving Associates Weekend Oct. 7-10, Wild Church Sorrento Oct 16, See Something Say Something (reducing risk for older adults) Oct 18, Mindfulness and Indigenous Law Oct. 22, Positive Psychology for Happiness and Meaning with Dr. Vibeke Vaerum Oct. 27. For more information about these and other

events and to register go to https://www.sorrentocentre.ca/ events/calendar

SALMON ARM & AREA

Sqlélten at Salmon Arm Art Gal lery - exhibition exploring the role of salmon in Indigenous culture, story and food systems. Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm until October 8.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Friday Oct. 21, 9am – 6pm and Saturday Oct. 22, 9:00am – 4:00pm at Piccadilly Mall outside the Salm on Arm library.

Gun Show and Sale - October 22, 9:00am to 5:00pm and October 23, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Salmon Arm Recreation Centre (SASCU). See ad on page 47.

ONLINE / WEBINARS etc.

The Big Fall 50/50 On-line Auc tion - Hosted by Chase & District Fish and Game Club - To buy tickets, bid on an auction item or to donate go to: https://trellis.org/ thebigfall5050 Sale ends at 3:00 pm Nov. 1st. See ad on page 44

CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, October 13 at 9:30 am. Pre-reg ister at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

ONLINE Guided MEDITATION

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

CSRD Learn how you FireSmart - watch a 30 minute online webinar. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca/ firesmart 1-888-248-2773. See ad on page 43.

Still Dreaming

It is a dream of ours to build a home in Anglemont and as of this writing, it is just a dream. We purchased a lot in early April after the sale of our home in Canoe, pur chased a 5th wheel trailer suitable for temporary living, applied for a temporary use permit (TUP) but withdrew when told we would have to vacate our property by the end of October.

We submitted our building application in mid June and have responded to all requests for changes etc. The logic behind selling our home and buying a lot was to reduce our cost of housing along with enjoying the life style of The North Shuswap. In mid August we took the plunge and moved our 5th wheel unto our lot after the installation of BC Hydro Service and an Interior Health authorized Septic System, having been given indications that our building permit was 75%.

To park our unit, I built a 12 x 32 x 8 feet concrete bunker for storage of equipment etc. and installed a deck. We were approached shortly after by both bylaw and building departments that we were in non-compli ance of existing bylaws, apparently from my observa tions, one of many. Last Friday we were issued a Stop Work and Do Not Occupy orders. Today I completed the TUP application again which Holly planned to submit only to be told we would have to leave by the end of October.

Today we have decided to put our plan on hold, follow through with TUP for next April and hope that our building permit would be approved at that point. We have joined The North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce and had the pleasure of attending the first in person meeting at which John Reed from the newly formed Eco nomic Development Incentive for The North and South Shuswap was presenting. By way of introduction, he explained that this program is financially support by The CSRD for the purpose, ironically, of promoting develop ment in The North Shuswap. Sadly, we are honouring our eviction notice and will be posting a declaration to that effect on our property. While this activity affects only Holly and I, it speaks to the National, Provincial and I daresay to housing affordability and availability here in The Shuswap. Government over process and management need to accept some responsibility for this crisis.

What has been demonstrated by our experience is the strength of community here in Anglemont and The

North Shuswap. Local members of our new community stepped up and we are pleased to say we will be stay ing for the winter near our property. Thank you to all and we are even more convinced this is our place to be.

Change eventually happens when those being pushed decide to push back. We will build our house, we will live on our land and we will be part of this community.

Respectfully, John and Holly Berger

Health Centre Comments

As a comment to Eugene Eklund’s letter, I would agree and disagree.

First let me say I was delighted to meet our new young doctor. She seems to be both knowledgeable and open minded, a rare quality in an MD!

However, I would agree with Eugene that there is something odd about the way the clinic is organized. Whenever I have tried to enter, I encountered a sign OPEN, but the place was locked like Fort Knox, and yet I saw no one inside. Right away one seems to be rejected, rather than welcomed!

Then no one in the waiting room, although I waited for several months for an appointment. When I finally got one, again the place was locked up, and I had to bang on the door to summon someone.

I don’t think this is the doctor’s fault, because when I needed to come in

due to a near emergency, rather than do a phone ap pointment, the doctor said to come right away. Again there was no one in the waiting room, and the door was locked.

We badly need a walkin service here. There are many seniors like me living in the area who would welcome this. It could be a life saver! We used to have one in the past (I’ve lived here for 22 years), and the population keeps growing.

We need a community meeting to discuss how this service — so vital for a healthy community! — could be improved! And what better time than now when we have a competent young doctor, who is likely to stay in the area!

The future Area F director needs to make this his first priority!

Eva Lyman Celista

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• 17 pineapple rings, fresh or canned

• 1 large salmon fillet (about 3 lbs.)

• Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 tbsp. melted butter

• 3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce

• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger

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2.Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper and place on top of pineapple slices.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, chili sauce, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Brush all over salmon fillet.

4.Bake until the salmon is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Switch the oven to broil, and broil for 2 minutes, or until fish is slightly golden. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve with lime wedges.

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clubs & organizations

Adams River Salmon Society.. info@salmonsociety.com

Anglemont Estates Waterworks

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344

Regular hours 250-832-8194

Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365

Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Gerry Shea 250 955-0365

Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234

Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250-515-3276

AWE Society.. awesociety7@gmail.com

Baseball Club.. Melissa Bischoff, mellybischoff@yahoo.ca

Blind Bay Garden Club.. Susan 250-835-2351

Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

North Shuswap.. Angela Lagore 250-320-2012

South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250 515 3276

Chase.. 250-679-8432

Chase Fish & Game Club.. Helen 250-679-8019

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Lakeview Community Centre

Hall Bookings.. Tony Hudson 778-765-1506

NS Community Association. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431

Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610

Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA)..

Barry Stokes 250-675-3306

Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005

Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467

CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

Crowfoot Mtn Snowmobile Club.. Tyler Morrison 403-422-1144

Cruising the Okanagan Car Club.. Follow on Facebook or Email Anna-Marie Eckhart - cruisingtheokanagan@gmail.com

CSRD - Area F Director.. Jay Simpson 250-517-9578

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

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Anglemont.. Graham Lucas 250-318-7157

Celista.. Roy Philips 250-804-3349

Scotch Creek/Lee Creek.. Ben Pellet 778-694-9890

Skwlax.. Paul Gamble 250-679-4472

Fire Services Coordinator.. Sean Coubrough 250-833-5955

FIRST RESPONDERS

North Shuswap.. Kath Rowbotham 250-318-0317

South Shuswap.. Debbie Edwards, backacher@telus.net

NS First Responder Society.. Don Devine, 250-955-2101, donedevine@gmail.com

Girl Guides.. 1-800-565-8111

Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon.. Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222

HEALTH SERVICES

NS Health Centre Society.. Lorna Joy Pawluk 780-721-2293

North Shuswap Health Clinic.. 250-955-0660

Chase Medical Clinic. 250-679-1420

Chase Health Centre.. 250-679-1400

SS Health Services Society.. Sue McCrae 250-675-3562

Sorrento Health Centre. 250-675-2167

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

Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431

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

Lions Club.. Ellen Little 250-955-0690

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

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

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

NS Art Group.. Alison Elmes 250-955-2588

NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431

NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545

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

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

Okanagan Regional Library

North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-9555-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818

Parents Advisory Committee.. Sabrina Beyerly 250-955-2214

Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773

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

RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION

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

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

Salmon Arm Toastmasters - www.salmonarmtm.com salmonarmtm@gmail.com

School District # 83 Trustee.. Marty Gibbons, mgibbons@sd83.bc.ca

Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Markus Schrott 250-307-4360, seymoursledding@gmail.com Shuswap Community Foundation.. 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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

Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers.. 250-515-2731, www.slams.ca Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Gerry 250-517-7111 or Sharon 250-832-4588

Shuswap Theatre Society.. http://shuswaptheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/Shuswaptheatre/ Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, www.shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA).. info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca

Skmana Ski club.. skiskmana@gmail.com, www.ski-skmana.com Sorrento Drop In Society.. 250-675-5358, website: sdis.ca South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495, www.shuswapcanadaday.ca

Taoist Tai Chi.. Judy 250-679-5425

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge.. Shirley 250-679-2778 or donkeyrefuge@gmail.com

Victim Services.. Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638

Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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