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Potential Disaster Prevented The department had it under control

By Jo Anne Malpass in a short time but spent four hours at Thanks to the quick reporting by a the scene on a very hot day, mopping up local resident and prompt response by and digging up roots to make sure it was Anglemont Fire Department, a suspifully extinguished. The lot wasn’t heavcious fire on an empty lot on Birch ily timbered but Close in Anglewas covered mont on August with brush.

21 was extinLater that guished before afternoon, the heavy winds arwinds became rived in the afterhigh. Fire Chief noon.

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Fire Chief Graham Lucas said there don’t realize how easily it can get away from them.” was nobody on site when they arrived.

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By Jo Anne Malpass

The recent killing of nine bears in three days in Revelstoke and the bear attack on a 10-year-old girl in Port Coquitlam has again brought attention to our responsibility to the bears, ourselves and our neighbours.

On the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program website, there were reports to the Conservation Office of bears on the North Shuswap from Lee Creek to Anglemont during the month of August. Some of these were attracted by fruit trees but others were for “food conditioned” or habituated bears, attracted by garbage and in at least one case, showing aggressive behaviour.

According to WildSafeBC, when bears quit moving through the community and start using the community as a foraging area for human-provided foods then conflicts develop. Bears that start using human-provided foods can become food-conditioned. Once a bear starts equating humans with foods, they can lose their natural wariness of humans and become what is called human-habituated. A habituated bear tolerates humans in much closer proximity than what is safe for both bears and humans. This increases the potential for a dangerous interaction between the bears and us.

Consider the following two scenarios: A person is walking alongside a habituated bear and something startles the bear – like a sudden noise or something falls besides the bear. The bear’s “fight or flight” instincts come into play immediately and seeing no safe way out of the situation the bear instinctively charges the human, fatally

mauls him (or her) and escapes off into the surrounding forests. Now consider the same scenario, but because the bear has not yet been habituated to humans, he does not let the human get too close to him in the first place. Now when startled, the bear has sufficient space between him and the human and can opt for flight instead of fight and safely retreats to the forest and no-one is injured.

In a report from WildSafeBC listing the attractants when noted in Conservation Office reports over a five year period, garbage was the biggest attractant by far with 19,901 bears being attracted by garbage. The next highest was fruit trees at 4,743, pets 3,529 and bird feeders 1956. Also listed is freezer at 577 and barbecue at 671.

Every year hundreds, and in some years over a thousand, bears are destroyed as a result of conflicts between people and bears. In rare instances, people are also injured or even killed as a result of these conflicts. Most of these problems begin when people allow bears to access non-natural food sources such as garbage.

Since we share the same landscape with bears, it stands to reason that there are going to be times when bears will be in our living space. As long as a bear is moving through our community to access a natural food source and is not interacting with us or our property, there is no conflict. The best way to avoid conflict is to keep bears from becoming food-conditioned and human habituated.

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We are really lucky to have such well trained and dedicated members, he said, who were available to respond on a Sunday morning.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Assistant Regional Fire Chief Sean Coubrough said that because

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this is considered a wildfire, an investigation if warranted would be carried out by the BC Wildfire Management Branch. The CSRD takes reports like this very seriously, he said, and following protocol, all the information regarding this incident has been turned over to the Province.

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(North Shuswap & Seymour Arm ) Columbia Shuswap Regional District Tel: 250-955-2567 Cell: 250-517-9578 Email: LMorgan@csrd.bc.ca

Gateway Lakeview Estates The Columbia Shuswap Regional District board heard a presentation from Gateway Lakeview Estates at its August meeting, discussing a proposed wastewater discharge method that will allow removal of lake discharge and meet Ministry of Environment permitting and Municipal Wastewater Regulations.

At the same meeting, Greg Witzky, Councillor of Adams Lake Indian Band (Cstelnec), presented the Cstelnec Position Paper expressing opposition to the proposed Gateway Lakeview Estates development.

(See the article on page 15 of this issue of the Kicker regarding the presentations to the CSRD Board; and the CSRD staff technical report.)

Anglemont Fire Hall Energy Efficient Upgrades The Anglemont Fire Hall requires upgrades to its heating and cooling system, building insulation and exterior cladding. Quotes were obtained from local construction firms and discussions were held with the CSRD; and the Anglemont Fire Chief. The total cost of the building upgrade will be approximately $55,000 with $40,000 eligible to be allocated from the Area F Community Works Fund (gas tax funds). This has left an expenditure of approximately $15,000 to be sourced from the Area F consolidated fire budget.

A motion was passed to access the Electoral Area F Community Works Fund for up to $40,000 for energy efficient upgrades to the Anglemont Fire Hall. The Board also empowered the authorized signatories to enter into an agreement with Kazwell Building & Renovation Inc. to upgrade the hall insulation and exterior cladding for a total cost of $41,712 plus applicable taxes; and with CDL Mechanical Systems to upgrade the furnace, heat pump and ventilation for a total cost of $13,700 plus applicable taxes.

Sinking Houseboat in the South Shuswap As requested by Area C Director

Paul Demenok, a letter was composed and sent to various levels of government to request action to remove an abandoned, partially submerged houseboat from Shuswap Lake located near the 3400 block of Eagle Bay Road.

“I am writing to you to request your assistance resolving an issue that is an environmental hazard, navigational hazard and unsightly for our local residents.

I understand that responsibility/ jurisdiction may span across various agencies and urge your agency to take its place in resolving this.” Letters were sent to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, BC Minister of Environment, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the federal The Compliance and Enforcement Branch of the Ministry of FLNRO responded that it was interested in working collaboratively with the CSRD and other agencies to fund the removal and proper disposal of the houseboat.

A motion was passed to authorize the expenditure of a maximum of $2,000 from Grant-in-Aid funds to cover costs associated with landfill user fees, $1,000 from Area C and $500 each from Areas E and F. Community Parks Local Service Amendment First, second and third reading was given to a bylaw amendment, necessary to increase the maximum tax requisition in order to adequately budget for capital and operational expenses for the purpose of providing local community park service including the allocation of necessary reserve contributions in Electoral Areas 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and F. AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Bylaw No. 5209 to increase the maximum amount that may be requisitioned for this service by twentyfive percent; AND WHEREAS under the Local Government Act provides that an establishing bylaw may be amended at the option of the board, in accordance with the requirements applicable to the (Continued on page 5)

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recommended its members endorse, at its September convention, a CSRD resoadoption of the bylaw that it amends; lution initiated by Director Morgan. It “The maximum amount of money states “That the Minister responsible for that may be requisitioned for service provided under Section 1 shall be a tax BC Hydro take immediate steps to reinstate and adequately fund the BC Hydro amount of $.40/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements within Remote Community Electrification program to sustain the economic and social the service area, whichever is greater."

Although all Areas were included in well-being of remote and rural communities throughout BC.” (Restoration of the bylaw, Director Morgan said he doesn’t plan to raise the mill rate in Area the program would have a direct bearing on efforts to connect the community of F beyond the previously allowed  Standing Seam Metal Roofing $.30/1,000. The Area F rate at present is Seymour Arm to the BC Hydro power  Prolock Metal Roofing $.27/1,000 assessed value. From this tax grid). requisition, maintenance and upgrades Okanagan Regional Library  Metal Wall Cladding Stephanie Hall, will continue in  Torch-On Flat Roof Systems Chief Executive Area F Parks; and Officer of the about $200,000 is  Custom Flashing ORL, gave a to be accumulated presentation to the in a reserve fund Fully Licensed and Insured CSRD Board, earmarked for Call for a FREE QUOTE providing an overany improveview of the benements necessary, fits of the Library, once a site is Brad Armstrong including examples found for a new 250-319-7373 of program offerboat launch. brad@braddik.ca ings; and she also Area F offered an insight Grants-in-Aid into the strategic The following direction of the grants were apORL. Physical proved by the transactions are Board: • Area F Lee The Ministry of FLNRO has agreed to work with down by 2.6% Creek Arts the CSRD to remove an abandoned partially sub- while electronic transactions are up and Sports merged houseboat from Shuswap Lake Image Credit: Tennille Barber- 20.6%. The North Society Shuswapp Facebook Page, Wiz Media Shuswap branch (Friday Nights had 1,019 cardLive) $5,000 Specializing in holders, along with 12,164 branch visits • Scotch Creek Community Hall Custom Stonework in 2015. Although the priority has al(Halloween Event) $2,000 Gunnar Keuris Tel: 250-955-0944 ways been on reading and learning, tech• Scotch Creek Fire Department Cell: 250-833-6107 Journeyman nology is changing the way people learn.

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Remote Community Electrification The Union of BC Municipalities has (Continued from page 4)

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Preliminary Incorporation Data is Positive

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By Jo Anne Malpass No “red flags� have been uncovered so far by TRUE Consultants in the initial study into the feasibility of incorporation for part of the North Shuswap.

North Shuswap Incorporation Feasibility Study Group received preliminary results August 8 from TRUE Project Manager Jane Mastin, senior planner responsible for the community overview and governance structure components of the study and Terry Underwood, responsible for elements relating to infrastructure issues (water, sanitary sewer, roads, drainage). Along with the Study Group, about 25 members of the public attended.

Mastin said they are looking at Scotch Creek to understand its composition and to compare it to other incorporated municipalities of similar size in BC. Funds for the study were raised by private individuals. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District provided staff resources to gather information.

The study is focussing on a specific section defined as the primary settlement area in the North Shuswap Official Community Plan. There has to be a starting point, she said, and it would make this initial study more difficult if boundaries were fluid.

The Scotch Creek OCP neighbourhood has 669 persons according to 2011 census, 1040 private dwellings and has seasonal fluctuations, growing to about 2,500 persons in the summer. The average age is early retirement age.

There are 161 registered municipalities in BC, 27 of these have a population under 1,000. Although some newer municipalities with larger populations were taken into consideration on some topics, the study mainly focussed on the 27, comparing budgets, services, sources of finances and assessed values.

Some of the 27 have been in existence since the early 1900s but the province has a track record of establishing new municipalities with West Kelowna, Barrier and Clearwater in 2007 and Sun Peaks in 2010. (Sun Peaks has 371 persons in the summer, growing much higher in the winter.)

The average total assessment of the 27 is $85 million. In Scotch Creek, it is $300 million. Only two of the 27 have higher assessed values. Exempt parcels (Continued on page 7)

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including the provincial park, CSRD parks and Agricultural Land Reserve properties are $14m, leaving over $285m assessed values.

From the $285m assessed values, $1.7 million is collected in tax each year.

Items such as school, hospital, RCMP and some CSRD services would come out of that total, leaving Scotch Creek about $650,000 available to operate a municipality. Many of the other 27 are operating with a much smaller budget, she said.

Scotch Creek would also have other sources of revenue available to it. In other municipalities, 20 to 30 percent of operating income comes from transfers from federal and provincial governments.

Scotch Creek neighbourhood is in the average range for land area. The average length of roads for the 27 is

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12 km. Scotch Creek has 15 km, excluding the Squilax-Anglemont which would continue to be maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Underwood said no significant road upgrades or maintenance is needed and there are no bridges.

24 of the 27 operate water systems, 20 operate sewer systems and 14 have storm water systems. The municipalities function as utility managers and also look after roads, parks and community halls.

Underwood said the highest priority for Scotch Creek seems to be a sanitary sewer system. There have been several studies over the past 10 or more years. The main driver is protection of groundwater but it will also give the community the ability to build a thriving community core. There may be grant (Continued on page 9)

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Summer is Over and It is Time to Reflect I was interviewed by CBC Kelowna recently and asked if there were any issues about personal watercraft rentals in the Shuswap.

This was in the wake of the tragic accident in August on Lake Osoyoos where a young woman was killed in a collision. After a bit of reflection, I had to tell her I wasn’t aware of any issues or problems and that I thought our rental companies were doing a great job of educating their customers on how to safely use watercraft. I don’t know the actual number of rental vs. privately owned personal watercraft but I suspect a small minority are rental units.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Lake Osoyoos, it’s really small with all users jammed together. Boaters who drop someone they’re towing hold up red flags to indicate that someone’s in the water.

In the summer it’s common to see stand up boarders within a few metres of power boats towing people.

Thankfully that’s not the case in the Shuswap.

We are fortunate to have a lake that is big enough to accommodate the vast array of boats and people that do use it. I spend a lot of time either on the water or just staring at the lake watching what goes on.

Inside the buoy line, we have canoes, kayaks, stand up boards, rowboats, swimmers, or people just floating

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Outside the buoy line we have sailboats, wake boats, surf boats, fast boats, ski boats, cruisers, personal watercraft, houseboats, fishing boats, and boats just floating with their engines off.

We also have commercial navigation moving freight and towing log booms.

The floating stores and the restaurant at the Narrows are one of the most unique experiences around. We had visitors out from Ontario and took them to the Shark Shack. Their heads were on swivels looking at the boats and houseboats and their comment was “Wow! We have never seen anything this cool anywhere in the world.”

I do see the occasional bonehead move on the lake but it seems to me there are two ways to approach it.

The first is the typical approach of trying to regulate everything. Unfortunately, this is the Canadian way. Smother people with endless regulation coupled with no enforcement and no consequences.

The other way to approach it is through education, encouraging respect of others, and common sense.

This way, burdening reasonable people with endless regulation isn’t required.

And of course if someone really screws up, let’s see some real consequences.

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that has room for everybody.

2016 was a great summer and while I can’t wait until next year, like most Shuswap residents I do need to rest for the winter.

Visitor’s Centre We had another busy year in the Visitors Centre.

Of the 250 groups that stopped in this year; 37 were from Alberta, 32 were locals, 129 were from BC, 41 were seasonal residents, and 11 were from Australia, Europe, or elsewhere.

Maps were the most commonly asked for item with trail guides being the most popular. Bathroom use was also a hot commodity

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this year especially during Friday Night Live. We also offered free Wi-Fi this year for our tourists.

Running the Visitor’s Centre is the single largest project and financial commitment the Chamber makes each year. It costs about $5000 to provide this service that is wholly supported by membership fees. While most tourist related businesses are Chamber members, sadly there are some who aren’t. We feel the reason we operate the Centre is to ensure our tourists maximize their experience in the North Shuswap and as a result we continue to promote all tourism businesses, even those who aren’t members.

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money available to Scotch Creek to build a system or to the Little Shuswap Indian Band to operate a sewer utility for the community. Underwood said there are definite advantages to moving a sewer forward as a municipality, which has better ability and flexibility to finance it with federal and provincial grants. Some recently built municipal systems have received 100% funding but is usually 1/3 province, 1/3 federal and 1/3 municipality.

Potential municipal assets would include regional district parks, Saratoga Water system, cash that has been collected in lieu of parkland and the fire hall/ community hall.

Two items of note were that the municipality would not own a building suitable for an office. The other is

that adopting the official community plan in 2009 put a freeze on development, suggesting there is a portion of the population interested in the status quo. The interest of both sides would have to be merged.

At the next Study Group meeting TRUE will give more information about a water system. The meeting will take place on October 3rd, 1pm at North Shuswap Community Hall.

If the final report from TRUE looks promising, the next step is for the Study Group to advocate for a formal incorporation study.

This would be funded and managed by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and would include public meetings. After that, a decision would be made whether to take it to referendum or not.

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Brian Knipstrom and Denise McElroy started the company, based at Scotch Creek, in 2014. The company does security patrols of seasonal and local homes during the times they are vacant. It also responds to home and business alarms on a 24/7 basis, investigating the cause of the alarm, checking for signs of tampering or forced entry and reporting back to the owners.

Along with residential patrols, Shuswap Lake Security Service has a night time security vehicle that checks businesses on the North Shuswap and in the Village of Chase. This year, it is looking into expanding into Sorrento and Blind Bay. Businesses are visited on random nights and at random times to confuse any would-be thieves.

Another service it provides is static corporate and community sites. For example, it looked after the equipment of the recent highway crew during their off hours.

It provides night watchman/ fire watch duties for the Ad(Continued on page 11)

Public reminded to fully extinguish their campfires BC Newsroom The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to adhere to all open burning regulations and be more diligent with their campfire use.

Anyone lighting or fuelling a campfire must fully extinguish it and ensure that the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the site for any length of time. Failure to do so could result in a hefty fine.

When a campfire causes a wildfire, it is often due to wind blowing sparks or embers into nearby forest fuels.

Keeping a close eye on your campfire at all times is crucial to stop it sparking a wildfire.

The BC Wildfire Service continuously evaluates the need for open fire restrictions, based on weather

conditions, dryness of forest fuels and the level of compliance with burning regulations — including the responsible use of campfires.

To report an abandoned campfire, wildfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone. Whenever possible, the person submitting the report should include the location of the campfire and any information that could help identify the person responsible, such as a license plate number or a vehicle description.

For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1 888 3-FOREST.

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did that for about a year and ams Lake Mill. They are at a half until he talked to the Caravans West RV Park sev- employment center in Chase en days a week throughout where he learned about an the summer months. It also entrepreneur program the provides security for any government was hosting. community events such as After a week-long entrepreBlind Bay’s Canada Day neur course in Kamloops, he celebrations. joined forces with Denise The security service uses and started the business. marked vehicles and all the Denise runs the house guards are in uniform. The cleaning service division and company is employs sevShuswap Lake registered eral experiwith the BC enced cleanLIMITED Ministry of ers for resiOffice: 250-955-0617 Justice as a dential and Cell: 250-299-7981 security commercial company and all its guards sites. She also will include a have received a Basic Secu- concierge service, where rity Training (BST) course customers can have their through the Justice Institute homes ready for their arrival of BC and have valid BC with the fridge and pantry Security Worker licenses. stocked.

The guards all have OFA-1 Shuswap Lake Security First Aid in case of any mis- Service will work with cushaps on their sites. The num- tomers to set up a security ber of employees it has is plan that works. Thieves are contract driven but seasonal- opportunistic and will target ly employs around five peo- places where they know the ple. owners are away.

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Checkstops Between July 22 and August 15, Chase RCMP conducted seven vehicle Checkstops at random times and locations within the Village of Chase, Pritchard, Lee Creek and Seymour Arm. Overall, compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations was high, and only a few tickets were issued. Verbal warnings were provided in several instances for minor infractions. Of note was the Checkstop at Seymour Arm on July 29.

A 1993 Honda Prelude approached the stop, then suddenly made a high-speed Uturn and left the area. A search by police finally located the vehicle on an isolated forest service road, with a warm engine but no driver present. The car was no longer driveable and the exhaust system had come apart. The interior smelled heavily of liquor. It was believed the driver ran into the heavily forested area. Police officers called out to the driver in order to transport him back to Seymour Arm for his own safety; however he would not show himself. Another check of the vehicle at 2:00 am showed that someone, presumably the driver, took out his frustration by smashing the windshield and jumping on the hood and roof. Several beer cans that had not been present earlier now littered the ground around the car. The driver was not present.

At the same Checkstop, police officers checked a white Chevrolet pick-up truck, and the male driver displayed symptoms of impairment. The driver provided a breath sample, which showed that he had a high enough blood alcohol level to warrant a three day Immediate Roadside Prohibi-

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On the Water On August 7 at 10:00 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a call of missing persons on Shuswap Lake. Earlier, at 8:15 pm, a group of four had taken their vessel from St Ives to a floating restaurant and had not taken a cell phone.

Friends and family became concerned that they had not returned as expected, and knew that the vessel had had engine issues earlier in the day. Shortly after notifying police, the complainant stated that the group had returned safely after experiencing further engine problems. Police advise everyone using vessels on the lake to carry a cell phone or other radio equipment in case of emergency.

Chase RCMP have been active on the water this year, with numerous vessel patrols conducted on the main arm of Shuswap Lake. The priority is boating safety education, and written warnings are used most often to correct bad habits and missing safety equipment. Police are also watching carefully for liquor on board, and making sure that the vessel operator is sober.

The penalties for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs are similar to those for driving while impaired.

Be Bear Aware As September approaches and bears begin to forage before fall hibernation, it is important that all ripe fruit is picked from trees and gardens, and household garbage bins are kept in a garage or shed until pick-up day. Taking (Continued on page 13)

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these basic steps will reduce the number of bears that come in contact with people and pets, and lessen the number of habituated bears that need to be destroyed.

TransCanada Incidents On July 24 at about 7:00 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated girl jumping in front of vehicles on Highway One near Chase. Numerous complaints were received from the public. Upon arrival of police, BC Ambulance paramedics were treating the 15 year old, who at this point was lying on the ground, down a steep embankment along the highway. The girl was heavily intoxicated by alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

As she was losing consciousness, paramedics with the help of police moved her to the ambulance. She then spat in the face of one of the paramedics and a police officer.

She grabbed and pulled the hair of the female paramedic, and kicked and punched at everyone who was attempting to care for her. Once released from hospital, the girl was arrested for breach of probation and three counts of assault. The Ministry for Children and Families was notified due to the high-risk nature of this incident.

On August 13 at 2:15 am, Chase RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway One just east of Chase. The male driver of a BMW had been driving in the passing lane when he inadvertently moved into the slow lane. Almost immediately, he struck the back of a motorhome that had stopped in the travel lane due to mechanical problems. The driver of the motorhome had been unable to pull off the road, as there was no shoul-

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der at that point, and had used his four-way flashers.

The force of the collision sent the motorhome down the thirty foot embankment.

Injuries were minor; however the driver of the BMW was transported to hospital for observation. The collision was witnessed by other drivers, and a violation ticket was issued to the driver of the BMW. Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

Thefts On July 25, Chase RCMP were notified of the theft of an enclosed snowmobile trailer, BC plate “16954D”.

The white trailer was taken from a locked compound on Morgan Drive in Scotch Creek over the previous weekend. The lock had been cut and the trailer hitch lock removed.

Chase RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. Sometime between July 19 and July 26, a perpetrator pried and then kicked-in the back door of the cabin used during the salmon run. Aside from damage to the cabin, power tools were taken.

On July 28 at 10:00 am, Chase RCMP attended a residential break-and-enter in the 3600 block of Lower Duck Range Road in Pritchard.

Seven long guns and ammunition, a cross-bow, a Razor all-terrain vehicle, six offroad motorcycles, motorcycle riding clothing and gear, a utility trailer and numerous household items and construction/farm tools were taken. The investigation is continuing.

Disturbances On July 27 at 7:00 pm, Chase RCMP responded to a complaint of disturbance in the 4600 block of Squilax(Continued on page 14)

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On August 14 at 4:00 am, Chase RCMP responded to a call from Adams Lake Security which stated that a man in the Adams Lake community was firing a semiautomatic rifle, and appeared to be attempting to scare someone. Investigation showed that the man had been making threats against a woman and another person before coming out of his house on Chief Jules Drive and firing his gun into the air about 30 times. The woman was removed from the area, and police entered the residence, arresting the 54 year

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A search warrant on the residence was executed, which resulted in the seizure of numerous firearms, ammunition, and marijuana. The man was later released on a Promise to Appear and Undertaking with conditions. A court date has been set for October.

Shotgun Seized On August 3, Chase RMCP seized a sawed-off 12 gauge shotgun from a residence in the 600 block of First Avenue in Chase. A change in occupancy of the residence resulted in the police becoming aware of the existence of the prohibited weapon. The investigation is continuing.

Hit & Run On August 9, a seasonal homeowner at Seymour Arm called police to report a hit and run collision that left his 2012 Ford pick-up with approximately $5,000 in damages to the left front quarter panel, rear bumper and running board. The vehicle had been parked in a public lot overnight, and no suspects or witnesses have been identified.

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CSRD Board Reviews Gateway Wastewater Options

By Director, Larry Morgan At its August meeting, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board deferred discussion on bylaw amendments for Gateway Lakeview Estates until September, after hearing presentations from Gateway, Adams Lake Indian Band (Cstelnec) and a technical memorandum from CSRD staff.

Gateway is proposing to re-designate the current shared interest ownership of 211 parcels at Lee Creek to facilitate a development consisting of 284 strata lots, for a variety of uses and small scale neighbourhood commercial uses. Previous readings of Gateway bylaw amendments were rescinded at the May CSRD Board meeting because Gateway had not posted a notice on its property prior to the March public hearing. The Board gave the bylaws first reading again with some minor amendments and directed staff to consult with the applicant to eliminate its existing treated wastewater lake discharge.

Gateway Presentation Mike Seymour of MSR Solutions, Wastewater Engineer for Gateway, gave a presentation to the Board which iterated the points in a letter from Gateway Lake-

view Estates Director Phil Cook to the CSRD dated June 22, 2016. This was followed by a short presentation from Walter Kosteckyj, the solicitor for Gateway, who urged the Board to carefully consider the proposal.

The June 22 letter says Mike Seymour had contacted the Ministry of Environment (MoE) to discuss options for treated water discharge that would meet the CSRD Area Directors condition of no lake discharge.

“Should the CSRD formally request the MoE to support a reclaimed water reuse, and waive the requirement for an alternate method of disposal for reclaimed water under Section 114(2) of the Municipal Wastewater Regulation, the MoE may allow disconnection of the outfall.

The CSRD could feasibly be the regulatory oversight on the system to mitigate the outfall. The rapid infiltration basins are proposed for use outside of potential flooding periods. In the event of flooding, flow will be discharged to drip irrigation, or the site and sewage facilities would be closed and operated in accordance with Gateway Lakeview Estates emergency response plan. Also, in the (Continued on page 16)

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event of a flood, there is loss of access and no sewage is generated.

When the development makes application to MoE for reclaimed water reuse (drip irrigation) and requests to provide storage in lieu of the discharge to outfall, we will be able to verify through proof of operations the outfall backup is not required. Once the development is complete, and with the support of the CSRD, the MoE may relax the requirement for the outfall under either Section 114(2) as noted above, or under Section 8(1)(a) with the CSRD assuming operation of the system.”

Should the CSRD not see this approach as acceptable, then there are no further avenues for Gateway Lakeview Estates to meet Municipal Wastewater Regulations. The current shared interest ownership of 211 parcels would remain, with the current wastewater treatment and discharge.”

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same meeting, Greg Witzky, Councilor of Adams Lake Indian Band (Cstelnec), presented the Cstelnec Position Paper expressing opposition to the proposed Gateway Lakeview Estates development. The Position Paper states the Band’s concerns about the dramatic drop in the sockeye salmon returning to spawn in the Adams River. “From a water perspective we oppose this development because there already is too much so close to the Adams River as it is. There are also too many buoys out in the lake near the river mouth, so we oppose any additional buoys. We do not accept any sort of wastewater treatment system that includes groundwater filtration in this very sensitive area.

From an archeological view we also oppose the expanded development, as we know from our most recent research that our ancient village sites can be located below meters of sterile soil. These earliest sites can be close to 10,000 (Continued on page 17)

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So in conclusion the Cstelnec oppose any further development in this very sensitive area and reserve the right to take further action to protect our interests.”

CSRD Staff Report - A technical memorandum was prepared by CSRD Senior Planner Dan Passmore and Utilities Team leader Terry Langlois about the applicant’s new proposal, which says in part: “The new proposal states that in order for Gateway to discontinue use of the lake discharge, the CSRD will need to formally request that the Ministry waive the requirement for an alternate method of disposal (which is usually required with reclaimed water irrigation disposal). They also suggest that the CSRD could takeover regulatory responsibility for the outfall.

The applicants are proposing that rapid infiltration basins (RIB) be constructed in the flood zone and be used outside of potential flooding periods. If flooding did occur the applicants would direct flow to the drip irrigation or shut the system down entirely.

The proposal also states in regard to making an application to MoE for reclaimed water reuse, that the application would include a request to provide storage in lieu of the discharge and that they would be able to verify through proof of operations the outfall is not required. It appears that the applicants are saying that after full build out, with the CSRD supporting their proposal and/or taking

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It is clear from the various policies adopted by the Board that the preferred option for dealing with effluent is the use of ground dispersal in the form of RIB. The RIB proposed by the applicant is constrained by proximity to existing groundwater drinking wells for neighbouring properties. This factor limits the amount of area available for the RIBs. Its use is further limited by the potential for seasonal inundation.

The potential for elimination of these neighbouring groundwater wells would effectively allow the applicant to expand the area of the RIB, and therefore increase the amount of effluent discharged. Of course these properties would need to be connected to a community water system in order to abandon the groundwater wells.

The applicant currently has a community water system.

Staff are concerned that the applicant has not adequately substantiated the claim that upland properties, including Crown Lands are not appropriate for ground dispersal. However, should an off-site dispersal area free of seasonal inundation be found, staff would likely support acquisition of the sewerage system, provided the site had sufficient area to service not only the applicant's development but others in the surrounding area and has gone through a comprehensive engineering assessment as per CSRD acquisition policies.

Staff is not supportive of the concept of acquiring a drip irrigation system. Monitoring the system could require full-time on site staff during the irrigation season.

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Staff is recommending that the Board only consider acquiring this sewerage system if the full amount of discharge is to RIB and if the system is capable of being expanded to serve properties outside the development in the future. Clearly this could only occur if the RIB area on-site is seriously expanded, or an off-site area is found to be capable of supporting the design volumes of discharge.”

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Fire News Anglemont

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By Fire Chief Mike Engholm

On August 21, the Anglemont Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Anglemont that was threatening several houses. Firefighters worked for several hours on a very hot day to extinguish the fire. The Department would like to remind people to be careful when lighting fires and never ever leave any fire unattended.

We had three other call outs this month that varied from wires down with tree on fire, burning complaint investigation and trailer on fire. In all cases the rapid response to the scenes was important and we had a sufficient number of firefighters to handle all these incidents.

Several of our Anglemont Fire Department firefighters had the pleasure of presenting our first Pancake Breakfast at the Lakeview Centre last Saturday. Over 100 patrons had the courage to try our cuisine of pancakes, bacon and eggs and from most reports, our firefighters made the grade. A very good time was had and monies raised for our Firefighters Association will be utilized and returned to the community later this year.

Our training continues to focus on improving our skills and abilities to meet any and all situations. Attendance for training night and for call outs has been strong throughout the summer. We are very proud of the dedication of our members and their commitment to our communities.

The month of August has been shaping up to be a more normal Shuswap summer, in the weather category. It’s great to see after the wet spring and early part of the summer we experienced.

I am hoping that September and October will be just as nice with warm days and cool nights.

The dryer weather does increase the fire danger rating, which at the time of writing, is at high with some pockets of extreme in the Kamloops Fire Centre Zones. Presently, there are no campfire bans in the Shuswap. A campfire is classified as maximum in size of 1/2M X 1/2M. Fires that are larger than campfire size are classified as open burning and are prohibited. Please exercise caution when using campfires, have enough water nearby or a charged garden hose ready and a shovel. When finished, use all the water to fully extinguish your fire, and then use the shovel to stir the embers for a double check of extinguishment. If it starts to get windy, it is advisable to put out your fire and change the time of your campfire enjoyment to more favorable conditions. Also it is a good idea to butt out all smoking materials in an ashtray. In dry conditions, an improperly discarded cigarette butt could easily trigger a wildfire; history has proven that many times.

The Scotch Creek / Lee Creek Fire Dept. is doing well, and we are gearing up (Continued on page 22)

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for the fall training schedule that is set for the Shuswap Regional Fire Training Centre in Salmon Arm. Firefighters will receive excellent training at the centre that ranges from exterior and interior live fire operations, ventilation tactics, emergency vehicle driving, apparatus pump operations, and also more advanced courses like fire officer 1. In house training for this month involved equipment checks, hose testing, communication training and pump operations.

It has been a quiet summer for our department so far, (not to worry, I am touching my oak kitchen table as I’m writing this). We were called out just once for a burning complaint since the last Fire News. The easy summer we’ve had for fire call outs I am attributing to the public for being extra cautious on fire safety this summer, and for that I thank you.

Until the next month we will continue to be on the ready to protect our community. Please feel free to come down to the fire hall and watch our great team in action on Tuesday nights, or join in the training if you like, and remember please be safe and fire smart.

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three this week alone...together with a "smoke alarm call" kept our Team on high alert. This evening’s call was very concerning as the winds were gusting from 30 to 50 km. The Fire turned out to be legal, however we strongly urged the homeowner to extinguish the campfire, due to the high winds. Earlier the same day, Anglemont Fire Department attended a brush Fire, which they extinguished in short order, fortunately just hours before the heavy winds started, or this could have become a major challenge. Well done Anglemont FD. With the continuing hot dry weather, extra caution is in order. The ground cover is especially dry..we even notice the deciduous trees in our area are turning brown, not due to an early Fall, but from a lack of moisture.

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A few weeks back lightning struck very close to a residence in Celista. It was an immediate flash and thunder simultaneously...without warning. Upon investigation it was found that the lightning had split a large fir, only 80 feet from a residence. Fortunately no Fire as a result, only a lot of tree debris scattered in the yard and on the main (Continued on page 23)

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Thanks for a great sumWe would like to thank mer and enjoy the fall. the residents of Celista for As always, be being diligent in preventing Safe...think Safety.

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Student Transportation Funding Announcement Submitted by Alice Hucul, School District 83 North OkanaganShuswap School District will be applying to the Ministry of Education’s recently announced Student Transportation Fund for additional funding to support school bus services for local students.

In August, Minister of Education Mike Bernier announced the creation of the $14.7 million fund which is available to help increase student transportation services. The funding will be provided based on district-bydistrict applications, due to the Ministry no later than September 30.

Although additional funds will not be in place by the time students head back to school on September 6, if the district’s application is successful, funds should be received later in the Fall.

North OkanaganShuswap School District Official Trustee Mike McKay comments the possible additional funding is welcome news.

“We had already been planning to do a transportation study in the Fall as part of an overall district operational review, so the opportunity to access the new

funding will help to inform that work.”

Superintendent of Schools Glenn Borthistle reports approximately 2,500 students in the school district are transported each day by school bus, with buses travelling 5,700 km per day. He adds the district’s transportation and administrative team will be looking at the greatest needs of the entire district and will be putting forward a proposal to the ministry by the deadline.

“This is good news for students and families as we begin the school year. If our submission to the ministry is approved, the district will be able to improve the current transportation services to best meet the needs of our students and families.”

The amount of funding a district is eligible for is based on a formula tied to the Ministry of Education’s student location factor, which is used to determine the rural make-up of a school district. Districts will also be required to report back on the outcomes and the benefits they achieved as a result of the funding.

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First day of school is Tuesday, September 6, 2016 This is a half day with buses returning three hours earlier than normal.

If you're new to the district and have not yet registered your child, please do so as soon as possible. If you are unsure which school your child should attend you can go to our website (www.sd83.bc.ca) and click on the yellow school bus. Follow the online instructions to determine what your neighbourhood school is and what bus route, if any, your child is on. Don't want to go online? The district's transportation department is happy to help at (250) 832-9415.

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for up to $561,925.

Funding can be used in a variety of ways, including: • improving service by adding new or amended routes; • providing accessible services for students with disabilities; • reducing ride times; • boosting student safety by relocating bus stops and improving bus supervision; and, • funding existing transportation services and investing the savings in enhanced student services.

At the beginning of each new school year North Okanagan-Shuswap School District sends a postcard to eligible bus students letting them know of stops, routes and times.

Families should be receiving these by late August. This information is also available on the school district’s website at www.sd83.bc.ca. Click on the yellow school bus and follow the online prompts.

The community will be advised of any bus route changes that result from the increased funding once those decisions are made later this Fall.

One to One Reading Volunteers Needed Submitted by Darcy Calkins Parent and community volunteers are needed to support our students with their reading. The commitment is 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks – the Fall session starts Oct 3, 2016. During the reading time, volunteers will read with 3 children for 30 minutes each. The children are in grades 2 to 5 and are selected by their teachers to receive this special reading help. All tutoring is done at one of the local elementary schools during regular school hours.

The One to One program is organized by the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) in partnership with School District #83. A three hour training session for all volunteers is mandatory as well as a criminal record check.

To sign on as a volunteer or for further information please contact Darcy Calkins, Literacy Outreach Coordinator. 250-463-4555 or admin@shuswapliteracy.ca.

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Repaving Will Address Significant Deficiencies

By Jo Anne Malpass Repaving of the SquilaxAnglemont from Scotch Creek through St. Ives will include improvements “to address all significant deficiencies that are evident along the route,” said Area Highways Manager Peter Gooch.

Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. of Armstrong was awarded the asphalt surfacing contract for the 57.4 lane kilometres with its bid of $2,659,596, to start early in September.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board has given a temporary use permit to operate an asphalt production plant in Magna Bay from September 6 until October 14, 2016 to produce the asphalt.

Peter Gooch said the “repaving beyond Scotch

Creek will include improvements to ride as well as reestablishing the full lane width where deteriorated. A significant amount of level coarse paving will be undertaken prior to the top lift.”

Although the centre lines were painted this summer, Gooch said this was programmed to ensure maximum visibility during the busy tourist season and it will be repainted after the paving project this fall.

When asked about side roads in Celista and Anglemont Gooch said “ There are no current plans to resurface any of the side roads in those areas. We continue to rely on maintenance patching provided by JPW to keep roads in a safe condition.”

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By Greg Kyllo MLA, Shuswap Summer has been in full swing in the Shuswap this summer, bringing with it the surge of out-of-town visitors.

This year, our tourism industry has been particularly successful, with revenue up between three and 22 percent across the industry, a 15 percent increase in rooms booked for overnight accommodation, and communities like Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Chase and Enderby all reporting a solid increase from last year’s overall tourist numbers.

While most of our visitors still hail from our relatively close neighbours in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver and Calgary, this summer has also brought a 42 percent spike in tourists from south of the border as well as a 20 percent increase in international tourism.

Numbers like this are a good reminder of our hard-earned reputation as a prime holiday destination, whether for an extended vacation or even just a weekend getaway. But they’re also just a shadow

of the true success they represent. As a result of our region’s sustained and growing popularity, our local businesses can flourish. This means business owners can take care of their families, and also pass on their success by creating jobs so their employees can provide for their loved ones, too. These are the real benefits of a thriving economy, and the true advantage that tourism brings to our communities.

Sadly, there are also certain disadvantages that come with our region’s popularity, which can make even the naturally hospitable residents of the Shuswap cringe. I’m referencing the all too familiar heavy highway traffic and the delays and dangers that come with it.

Mitigating this danger and inconvenience by improving road safety and quality has been a priority for me since becoming your Member in the Legislative Assembly.

Already this summer, I was proud to announce the completion of the Sunnybrae-Canoe Point intersection on High(Continued on page 27)

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way 1, a $175,000 project that will make the area safer for our residents and visitors by adding a right-turn lane on to Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road.

I also had the opportunity to announce another improvement to the safety and convenience of our roads in the form of a $900,000 investment in resurfacing sections of Highway 1 near Salmon Arm and Highway 97A near Enderby.

Another $7 million in improvements to the Sicamous Main Street intersection are also on the way, as we move closer to our goal of replacing this often hazardous intersection with a roundabout by this fall.

Our government is committed to making improvements like these, and our

Okanagan Valley Corridor will continue to benefit from BC on the Move, the B.C. Liberal government’s 10-year plan to improve the province’s transportation network.

These infrastructure investments won’t just make driving safer, they will also make it easier to access our beautiful part of the world, and less frustrating for locals and visitors alike when tourism season comes around.

This in turn will encourage people to keep coming back, and so boost the tourism industry that our families and communities rely on.

I’m committed to securing these benefits for our region, and I will keep working hard to represent the Shuswap in Victoria to ensure our roads are safe and our economy is booming.

Area F Clean Up Our Community

By Mike McManamna The Area F Clean up our Community meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm at Celista Hall.

All citizens are encouraged to attend and will be able to voice their concerns and help others in finding solutions to issues that we face in Area F. Topics of discussion will include but will not be limited to the following

- Crime and safety - Dealing with the CSRD - Economic development - Lake issues - or any other concerns that may arise This is the ideal forum to discuss problems of concern within the area that we live.

By coming together as a group we anticipate that we will find valuable solutions to these issues.

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In an email to the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond explained BC’s initiative to connect employers with resettled refuges.

Since November 2015, British Columbia (BC) has welcomed over 2,300 refugees as part of the federal government’s historic achievement of resettling over 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada.

As a province, we are immensely proud of the collective effort British Columbian organizations and individuals have made to support these newcomers.

When refugees are resettled to Canada, they arrive to BC as permanent residents, able to legally work and access a range of employment services in our province. They may have travelled with few belongings, but they bring important knowledge, skills, and experience to their new communities.

Recognizing that good jobs help create better futures for these newcomers and their families, BC is promoting new and strengthened initiatives to connect employers with resettled refugees and to ensure that they receive the training and supports they need to successfully rebuild their lives. These initiatives are just a few of the widespread provincial resources designed to support employers in building more diverse and inclusive workplaces (visit the WorkBC website for more details at: www.workbc.ca/ Employer-Resources/Your-Workforce/ The-Diversity-Advantage.aspx).

Specific supports for employers looking to hire immigrants and refugees

are outlined below. We kindly request your assistance in circulating this information to employers through your professional and community networks.

The Canada-BC Job Grant (CJG) The CJG assists eligible employers to offset the cost of training current and future employees up to a maximum of $10,000 per employee per fiscal year.

The employer contributes at least onethird to the cost of training. More details are available at: www.workbc.ca/ canadajobgrant.

Up to $1M in provincial funding has been made available through a Refugee Fund, designed to provide an opportunity for employers to meet their labour market needs while helping refugees gain skills and employment in BC. The Refugee Fund supports two types of training: job readiness (including skill assessment, English language training, and workplace orientation) and job-specific skills training.

Additional funding is available for employers delivering skills training to new Canadians who have arrived within the past five years, including refugees landed in Canada.

The new Unemployed Stream provides up to $2M in additional support for employers who wish to hire currently unemployed individuals, including refugees, by providing up to 100 percent of the cost of training to a maximum of $15,000 per person per fiscal year for skills training.

Up to $5M is also available for job training within the following priority sectors: Agrifoods, construction, forestry, manufacturing, mining and energy, natural gas, small business, technology and green economy, tourism, transportation.

The Refugee Readiness Hub A new resources page for BC’s Refugee Readiness Hub is now available online, and is continually updated with employment-related materials: refugeehub.issbc.org/resource-centre/.

The page includes materials such as WorkSafeBC information in both Arabic and English that can easily be printed and shared with employees.

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success stories with the Hub at: refugeehub@issbc.org.

WorkBC Employment Services Centres There are 84 WorkBC Employment Services Centres across BC that provide a range of services. The centres are positioned to help employers with their recruiting needs and to help resettled refugees make connections with employers and find jobs.

Many of these centres also have Arabic-speaking capacity and can better serve clients with lower English language levels.

We encourage you to connect with your local centre to find out how they can customize their services to align with your business. Contact

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Information for your local Centre is available at: www.workbc.ca/ WorkBCCentres.

WelcomeBC.ca The WelcomeBC website provides employers with beneficial resources to share with employees who are new to BC. This information includes resources for daily living, newcomers’ guides, training and more. Through these supports, employers can help retain and develop talent.

Please find further information at: www.WelcomeBC.ca/employers.

BC recognizes that we all have a role to play in assisting newcomers to access appropriate training and employment.

MP Arnold Consulting on Electoral Reform Referendum Office of Mel Arnold, Member of Parliament Voters in the North Okanagan-Shuswap have begun to receive information and response ballots in their mail boxes from MP Mel Arnold, seeking input from constituents regarding a possible national referendum on electoral reform.

The governing Liberal Party is proposing changes to Canada’s system of calculating election results but has yet to provide a plan with a clear description of what they propose to change or how the changes would be made.

The Official Opposition Conservatives have been advocating for a national referendum on the matter that would provide every Canadian voter the opportunity to vote on the question of whether or not Canada’s longstanding system of calculating votes should be changed.

“In the absence of any clear proposal from the gov-

ernment on what or how they envision changing our system of voting, I believe it is appropriate to provide voters in Canada the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if this is something Canadians actually want,” said MP Arnold.

The information pamphlet mailed to all residences in the North Okanagan- Shuswap riding includes a ballot that can be mailed back to MP Arnold’s office with which constituents can indicate whether or not they favour a referendum on electoral reform.

“Changing our system of democracy is a serious matter that should be based on the will of the people and a clear understanding of what that change may be,” Arnold concluded. “I sincerely hope that all constituents will take the opportunity to provide me their input on this very important national question.”

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as of August has decided to make that her full time focus. Joanne has worked with us for all 5 years of the Health Society's existence, and has been with the clinic for over 10 years. She's been a great help with our education on running a clinic, and she will be missed.

Thank you Joanne! We have 3 new part time receptionists to take her place; Sabine Quilman, Toni Gales, and Irene Lichon (volunteer). They're up to speed and ready to welcome you to the new and busy clinic.

Gail McNeil-Oliver, our Executive Director, has been at the clinic almost permanently since May and is handling the challenge of running this business marvellously. Can you imagine jumping into a new position and being handed the jobs of hiring staff, updating Yes, the smiling face of our reception- procedure manuals, finding a doctor ist/MOA has been working on her and so much more. As a volunteer (Continued on page 31) Medical Transcriptioning licence and Jay Simpson Well, so many things to talk about this month I'm not sure I'm going to get any news in!

First, an important part of the clinic is changing; Joanne Potocki is leaving us.

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board there's just no way we can deal with the variety of tasks and time commitment it takes to make this business, our clinic, the professional environment needed to attain our goal: Attracting a Doctor! We're very lucky to have found her and she's quickly become a critical piece of our team.

The Mammography clinic was well attended and we'd like to thank the NS Christian Fellowship for hosting that as well as all the volunteers for their hard work.

We're very busy this summer and fall with doctors in every second week, or more! Even some weekend openings (Sept. 10, Oct. 15,16) for those who have a challenge with a workday schedule. I was looking at the calendar today and we have almost a full month of excellent doctors for your health care pleasure in October! That's great for all the snowbirds heading down south to get their preboarding checkups and any other issues handled before departure. On another issue, Dr. Mike Figurski and his telehealth computer setup isn't very busy so he's not going to be doing his usual Friday mornings anymore.

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The North Shuswap Health Centre Society Annual General Meeting is set for Wednesday September 28th, 7pm at the Celista Hall.

Come on out for the exciting 'Election of the Board' as well as a discussion of health issues, and possible solutions, in the North Shuswap.

Our new Executive Director will be the guest speaker discussing our progress to date and future plans.

Hmm... well that's about it for the 'news'. What's going on with the clinic that most excites me right now?

Definitely the fact that we've had a couple of doctors come through that look like they have some interest in Scotch Creek as a permanent setup.

I keep my expectations low though. I figure 60% chance it's not going to happen, 40% it is. This is perfect for keeping my enthusiasm up but not expecting too much. I look at the direction we're going, the things we're doing, and the interest we're getting and I know it's going to happen one of these days.

Take a look at our upcoming Calendar of Service on our website, www.NSHealthCentre.ca, to see which doctors are coming in and when our other services, Footcare, Hearing Screening, and of course the Labs every Friday.

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Inquire at the pro-shop for details Plenty of great golf left this season Open Daily 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

By Doris Hunter Summer has flown by, along with our drives.

We celebrated Christmas in July along with Frosty the Snowman who bravely stood as a proximity marker while trying not to melt in the hot summer sun. Doris Hunter came closest to the snowman. A new game, called Red Green, was played with first place winners “Santa’s Shea’d Flakes”- Bev Shea, Colleen Leroux, and Doris Hunter.

Second place went to “The Dingle Bells”- Sheila Riley, Irene Anderson, and Judy Weller. Santa had us on his ‘good” list as he brought prizes for all who

golfed that morning. Brenda Buffel and Bev Shea made the after-golf party very festive with handcrafted table gifts for all, a Christmas trivia contest and the Christmas decorations.

A gift exchange using the Red Green theme and Christmas dinner made by Lisa delighted everyone.

Three more Pin Rounds have been played on Tuesdays. Winners have been: Lucille Ketemer, Bev Shea and Judy Weller.

While the captain was away for a week, Brenda Buffel led the group in a game of “Bingo, Bango, Bongo”. Winners were (Continued on page 33)

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Brenda Buffel and Judy Weller.

Next game had a mystery criterion which was revealed at the end of the game to be Lowest Reverse Score.

Winners were Irene Anderson and Colleen Leroux.

The next Thursday we played ‘Even Hole Putts, Odd Hole Stroke’.

Winners were Judy Weller and Brenda Buffel.

August Theme Day “Pink Lady” saw everyone wearing pink and playing “Mind the Pink Lady”. Team winners were Precious Pinkie PrincessesIrene Anderson, Bev Shea, Judy Weller and Brenda Buffel. Second place winners were the Pink PanthersEllen Weber, Wendy Waters, Colleen Leroux and Doris Hunter.

Following golf was the AGM meeting followed by potluck lunch at Chez Shea. What we lack in golf skills, we made up in our cooking.

Final day for entering scores for the “fun boards” is Tuesday August 30th. Final Fun Game for prizes is September 1. Our member’s Club Championship will be September 6 at 10 am with wind-up lunch on Sept 8th where year-end prizes will be awarded.

Tee off time for Sept is 9 am. Ladies will continue to meet for regular golf games if they wish. So if you were too shy to come out for the regular season, come out now and meet some friendly golfers. Then come back in the spring and you will know some of the group.

We have enjoyed the competitions and prizes over the season and again thank our generous sponsors, Brian and Rob MacDuff of B& D Concrete, The Kicker, Anglemont Estates Golf Course, Sunshore Golf Course, Lynn Miller and various ladies in our group.

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HAPPY SUMMER! HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GREAT ONE WITH SAFE TRAVELS! If you are traveling out of province, don’t forget your travel insurance As BC Medical will not cover 100% in any province outside of BC. We are aware of the USA medical situation but not sure if aware about Traveling in our own country 

Anglemont Men’s Golf

By Gerry Shea The Men’s Match Play Championship ended on Sunday, August 21. Congratulations to Rob Scranton who is the 2016 winner. Gerry Shea was the runner-up golfer.

Thanks to all of the guys who signed up and played in the tournament.

Thursday evening is still the weekly men’s night. Play starts at 5:00 PM but please arrive at 4:30 so our captain, Rob MacDuff, can assign hole locations to the walkers and the cart user’s. August 25th, September 1st

and September 8th are the three remaining times for the men’s night.

The Men’s Club Championship will be played on September 10 and 11 with the wind-up supper and trophy presentations on Friday, September 16.

The Senior Men still play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the course closes in the fall. Play will start at 8:00 AM in September and 9:00 AM in October. New golfers are always welcome.

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As you have noticed we are selling more homes this year

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Lions Club News

By Barry Tannock The ‘pride’ is back. Full of energy and enthusiasm after summer rest Meat draw restarts Saturday, September 10, 3pm at Copper Island Pub. Looking forward to seeing Gino and Randie et al.

We are still looking for amore suitable photo for the 2016 Community Spirit Calendar. Photo may be submitted to our mail box or by email to tannockbar@hotmail.com Our Annual Garage Sale will be held September 10 from 10-3 beside Century 21 in Scotch Creek. If you have any donations, good stuff excluding electronics and large appliances, we’d be greatly appreciative.

Please contact Chuck Fisher at 250-955-0138.

The NS Lions and Copper Island Pub are organizing a fund raising dinner for the club’s Community Youth Fund. Entitled “So You Don’t Want to Cook Friday”, this event will be happening on Friday, Sep-

tember 23 from 5:30 p.m. at the Copper Island Pub. For only $20 you enjoy a dinner plate of spaghetti & ribs, choice of salads and a desert table all cooked up by the experienced staff at the Copper Island Pub. Refreshments are extra. The awesome company of other diners is free. Once you have bought a ticket, contact the Pub to make your reservation. Advance tickets are only available to Sept. 16 from any Lions member or at the Copper Island Pub. For ticket information call Ted at 250-9556384.

Last year our club’s Community Youth Fund gave out $4452 to support kids from the North Shuswap who were involved in music lessons, basketball, football, hockey and baseball. Do you need help in financing North Shuswap youth involved in arts, athletics or cultural activities?

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Kickin’ Tech News Self Driving Cars – Seriously?

John Seymour, Lakeside Technical Solutions

I remember a few years back when Ford first introduced assisted parallel parking on some of their models and thinking Wow, what next? If you’ve ever watched an actual demonstration of that system (check Youtube), you’ll find that the driver still controls shifting and braking, but the system controls the steering necessary to successfully parallel park your car.

That feature was introduced in 2009 believe it or not and I always thought of it as the start of something much bigger to come. Well, here we are a few short years later and find that the technology used to accomplish what Ford did back in 09 has evolved to the point where we are very close to seeing completely driverless cars on the road! The official terminology is ‘autonomous vehicles’. If you look up the word autonomous in the dictionary as it applies to vehicles, the definition is ‘navigated and maneuvered by a computer, without a need for human control or intervention’. Sounds like science fiction doesn’t it?

There are currently about 33 individual companies working on self-driving technology. All of the car manufacturers are working on their own version and right now Tesla and Daimler appear to be the furthest along.

Two other big players are UBER and Google, who oddly enough, may be closest to actually applying the technology in the real world.

Last month UBER (with Volvo) announced a pilot project in Pittsburgh which would see self-driving cars transporting UBER customers around that city. During the pilot, there will be actual people behind the wheel but for the most part, these cars will be driving themselves. At the time of writing it’s too early to know how the pilot went but regardless, it is truly amazing that this is even happening!

Google also claims to have over 2.5 million km’s of driverless distance under its belt with only 12 accidents, all of which were the allegedly the other drivers fault. I guess the robot cars actually stop for yellow lights and stop signs so tend to get rear ended a lot.

Autonomous vehicles incorporate many different technologies in order to safely navigate our roadways as you can imagine. These include a complex combination of computers, vehicle sensors, cameras, GPS, radar, lidar (same as radar but uses laser light), infra-red (night vision) cameras, 3D imaging cameras and wheel sensors to manage vehicle speed. Very expensive hardware so we can expect self-driving cars will be substantially more expensive if they do one day go mainstream.

It will definitely be interesting to see where all of this goes but one thing for sure is that there will be plenty of controversy and debate around the pros and cons of self driving cars. Stay tuned.

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By Loretta Greenough On August 17th the North Shuswap Historical Society held their first Cemetery Tour with approximately forty people attending. The tour began with a bit of history by Loretta Greenough of the first pioneer interred in the cemetery, Frank Bagshaw who died in 1910. Grandchildren or great grandchildren of the early pioneers stood by the graves of their ancestors and spoke about their history. Jackie Bischoff McKinnon spoke about the many Bischoff’s, Jack Brown gave the history and dates of the Brown’s, Phyllis Ruckle Mader spoke about the Ruckle’s and their neighbours, Doug Prigmore gave the history of the Prigmore’s, Frank Riley spoke about the Riley’s. One of

the older Riley’s, Peter Riley who now lives in Texas also attended. The historical tour ended with a bit of history about Kakonita or Nita Vaillancourt – the Arctic Flower. Many people ask why she is called the Arctic Flower. She was the adopted daughter of the famous explorer Roald Amundsen.

The people attending were interested in having another cemetery tour featuring other pioneers in the future.

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Submitted by Karen Boulter Most of us are thoroughly enjoying the sunny warm weather. That being said, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two potentially serious conditions that can occur if the body gets too hot. They usually develop during a heat wave, but can occur when you’re doing very strenuous physical exercise.

Heat exhaustion occurs when you become very hot and lose the much needed water and salts from your body. This leads to tiredness, weakness, a decrease in blood pressure, nausea, feeling faint or dizzy, muscle cramping, headaches, a quicker than usual pulse and a general unwell feeling.

If left untreated, the body will actually stop sweating and no longer be able to cool itself. Then the more severe symptoms of heatstroke develop including confusion and disorientation, seizures and a loss of consciousness.

If you notice someone with early signs of heat exhaustion, get them to lie down in a cool place where you can further cool the skin by wiping down or applying cool, damp cloths, and fanning their skin while it is moist. Have them sip water slowly. Placing cold packs around the armpits, neck, wrists and ankles can also be beneficial.

Stay with the person until they feel better. If no improvement is seen in the first 30 minutes, or if symptoms worsen, call 911 and place

them in the recovery position until help arrives.

Anyone can experience heat exhaustion, but those at a higher risk include elderly people, babies and young children, people with long term health issues, and those working or exercising for extended periods in the heat.

To prevent overheating, be sure to stay hydrated, look for shade when possible, cool off in the water, breezeways, or air conditioned rooms and listen to your body’s warning signs so you can make wise choices before overheating occurs.

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The grand prize-winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to spend at the B.C. farmers’ market of their choice. Regional winners from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, and Vancouver Island will also be chosen and awarded $50 gift certificates. Submissions are being accepted online, by email, and by mail.

"It’s such a pleasure reading poetry from across British Columbia that connects to the land, and to farmers and food,” says Renee Sarojini Saklikar, Surrey’s poet laureate and returning judge. “I always learn something new and am delighted to see so many entries.”

“Last year we received a record 120 submissions of farm and food inspired poems and we are hoping to exceed that again this year,” said Georgia Stanley,

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The BCAFM is a not-forprofit association that represents 135 farmers’ markets across the province and works to support, develop and promote farmers’ markets in all regions of B.C. For more information on the BCAFM or to find a farmers’ market near you, visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org.

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By Merv Sadden My rule is to avoid riding at night if at all possible. Sometimes, however, it cannot be avoided and as such, we need to be mindful of the additional risks it presents. Here are a few tips I find helpful: Visibility: Darkness can actually improve how visible we are to other motorists if we are properly illuminated. To enhance our presence, we should wear Hi-Vis reflective gear and add reflective strips to our bikes.

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Road Debris: Coming upon debris on the road while riding is a hazard at any time. This risk is compounded at night. To reduce this risk, we should only drive as fast as our

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Animals: Encountering an animal at night can be devastating. They are unpredictable and often most active at night. We can reduce our chances of hitting one by paying attention to road signs warning of their presence, reducing our speed, and by constantly scanning the road and ditches ahead for signs of their presence. Even a fraction of a second of advance notice can make a difference.

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D – Define your goal. It is very important that you have a goal clearly in mind. It helps to write it down.

Make sure that it is something measurable, and that you have definite time frame. Let’s say you want to travel. You will have more success if you start by choosing a specific destination. Then set a date when you will depart. Goal setting is important in all areas of your life, without specific goals you are like a boat bobbing up and down in the lake pushed this way and that by the wind and currents.

Setting a goad is like taking control of the boat and steering it where you want to be.

R – Realistic Expectation. Ensure that your goals are realistic, don’t be guilty of setting yourself up for failure by having an impossible expectation. Once you have decided to travel somewhere you may need to save some money to make your trip. It would be unrealistic to say you were going to save $1000/month, so you will have $3000 saved to take your trip at Christmas if your income is only $1200/month. You will need to adjust your savings goal and time frame to something that is more attainable.

E – Enthusiastic Effort. We can’t expect to succeed by just writing down our goals - there is also work that will have to be done to achieve those goals. You may need to do some research to determine what will be necessary. Will you need a passport, will it help to learn another language, will you be able to work there if you want to, what will that entail.

Be willing to do what it takes to make your dream come true and if you are enthusiastic it is like the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down.

A – Affirmation and Visualization. Affirmations are positive state-

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ments that we make to ourselves. “Every day in every way I am getting better and better”. Every day I get closer to (insert goal here).

Visualization is seeing yourself as successful.

These are both wonderful tools to help you achieve your goal. There are many books written about these techniques and a multitude of websites that can help teach you these techniques.

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M – Meditation/prayer.

Make time in your day to grow spiritually. I always try to keep in mind the teaching “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. With this in mind I always find that miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease. And that my friends is the way it is.

Refuge hosts George’s Homecoming pancake breakfast Alice Shether Free Admission for all visitors September 11, 2016 The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, a Registered Canadian Charity, is hosting a pancake breakfast on September 11, 2016 in honor of George’s Homecoming. Celebratory breakfast at $10/plate, served by wonderful volunteers, will begin at 10:00 AM followed by George’s Homecoming. George’s

Barn has just been completed, and he will be moving to the New Farm. If you’ve never seen a donkey come to a new home, there is nothing more compelling. We hope everyone will be able to join us – admission is free all day.

If you have been meaning to make it out to the Refuge, this is the event that you won’t want to miss!

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donkeys for 17 years; the Refuge has been open to the public since 2007.

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At the breakfast, the Refuge needs to raise $20,000 for Winter Hay. “With the help of many donors, we have already raised over $13,000 which has all gone towards filling the barn, but we are still running short on funds for hay.”

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge’s Mission is to Provide a Safe and Permanent Home for Neglected, Abused or Unwanted Donkeys. Visit the Refuge at 7877 Skimikin Rd, Turtle Valley, BC; Open 6 days/ week 11am-3pm; Closed Wednesdays for Farrier Treatment. If you would like more information, please contact Shirley Mainprize at 250679-2778 or via email at donkeyrefuge@gmail.com.

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By Toby Alford

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Letter to the Editor Democracy or Bureaucracy

I want to start off this month by apologizing to everyone. Last month I mistakenly said the name of the church in Celista was St Andrews. Well, I could not have been more wrong. The name of the church in Celista is St David’s by the Lake. So, again, sorry to anyone who took offense or thought there was a new church in Celista. If you want to know more about the history of St David’s church, the Historical Society, who meet in the club room on the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm, can help you out.

The loss of the very popular Spring Thing a few years ago put a dent in our fund raising budget that we just could not fill with more dinners, so last winter we decided to hold a regular BINGO game to fill the gap.

It turned out that Lakeview Centre at Anglemont had, at the same time, decided to hold a BINGO of its own.

We met with them to make sure no one’s toes were getting stepped on. Anglemont was out of the gate first and has been holding BINGO for a few months now.

Our BINGO started a few weeks ago and is held every Monday except stat holidays. Doors open at 6:00 pm and games start at 7:00.

There is a concession with coffee, tea and snacks. Dob-

bers and glue sticks (to attach your sheets together so they don’t fly all over the place) are also for sale. Fifteen dollars gets you three cards per game, twenty dollars gets you six, and twenty five dollars gets you nine cards. There are 16 games so, for example, twenty dollars would get you a stack of 16 sets of six cards to play all evening. The first 15 games have prizes that range from 100 to 250 dollars and the last game is a Progressive Jackpot of $1000. The jackpot is only available if you win in a certain number of calls. The first BINGO jackpot started at 48 numbers and every Monday moves up one number: 49, 50, 51 etc. until somebody wins the jackpot and the number resets. So after, for example, 51 numbers called and nobody wins, the jackpot goes down to $500, still not too shabby... Children are not allowed at BINGO and you must be nineteen years of age to play.

BINGO is a very social event and I hope people will use the event to get together with their friends and neighbours, make new friends, meet neighbours they didn’t know, and generally just have a good time in a beautiful setting.

The NSCA meets again on the third Tuesday of September at 7 pm.

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This thought occurred to us, as we sat in on a planning advisory meeting recently.

The Gateway owners/ developers came back to the CSRD with a new proposal.

More will be described on this elsewhere, by the Director of area F, I’m sure. I want to talk about an aspect of the process.

What struck me was the proposed decision-making process. The CSRD receives the new submission. This is then passed to the “technical” people -- presumably an engineer and planner, and they recommend, whatever they do back to the CSRD. These directors -- of whom we know for sure only our Larry knows the site - then decide what to do. Given the size of this RD quite possibly most have never seen the site.

Anyway, these Directors then decide whether to accept the proposal or not. Almost as an after thought, there has to be a public hearing, but it seems to carry no weight.

Just a matter of politeness to tell people what is going to happen.

This may not be surprising to many people any more.

It is so pervasive these days.

Officials, not the citizens, make the decisions -- but they are not necessarily all that unbiased. That is often the problem. Let me note that in the CSRD the Planning function, which should be independent, is actually part of the Development department. Does that mean that planning has become coopted by developers?

If we had had intelligent long range planning a few years ago, that whole development area that floods (ie.

the lower part of Gateway, and all of Cottonwoods) would have been added to the Park. The whole delta is a sensitive ecosystem. Buying it out should have been done long ago! All things considered, it probably would be the cheaper long term solution even now if we consider the following: The latest submission from the developer is that he will take the sewer pipe out of the lake, pending approval of his additional units, and pipe all the sewage into a small corner of the flooding area -- this is called in ground disposal. Consider what happens then: the liquid wastes sink through the gravel bed, and down to the water table.

In times of high water they will mix with the ground water and percolate to the beach where people swim. In dry season it will collect in the ground, and when the water table rises again, it will once again become dissolved, and percolate to the beaches. Engineers who say it’s OK are not thinking long term; yes, it may work for a year or two.

But not in the long term. So who will pay for the beach and water clean up later? We will! Will the salmon still be around by then? Who knows!

Another point to be aware of: if this development is permitted to go to individual strata lots, which is what Gateway want, they will have the numbers to out-vote the local residents, even as absentee owners, about any issue at all. So city people would be calling the shots for those who live here.

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and they are noisy. They are also, as we saw a few years back, hazardous to life and limb! We come again to lot size: people should be able to put their boats into the lake for a trip, and when the day is over, pull them out and store on their properties!

Don’t all non-waterfront owners manage to do that?

Why not be equally fair to all? Our by-laws only allow for one buoy per owner.

There is only one owner; the developer, at Gateway. So were all those buoys put in

illegally to begin with?

In closing we must realize that this is not just a local political issue. Water and fish do not recognize political boundaries, and many downstream communities depend on this Salmon run for their lives.

This development must be completely halted until the entire Fraser watershed population has been included in the decision about how to proceed.

Patricia White

Who are the Naturalists?

By Claudette Carlsen This month I will talk about our Club, the North Shuswap Naturalists. We are part of a larger organization in BC, BC Nature, located in Vancouver and having 51 Clubs in BC and the Yukon.

The motto of BC Nature is “to know nature and keep it worth knowing”. Twice a year, conventions are held at different locations in BC and these conventions consist of knowledgeable speakers and interesting field trips. Also, the club publishes a magazine four times a year with pertinent articles to educate and inform the public. We are not just bird-watchers; we are the eyes and ears of our natural world, encompassing political decisions as well.

Our club was started 43 years ago by a group of people interested in being a part of the Christmas Bird Count in North America. And we have progressed to become part of the BC Club and participate in our community in other areas. In 2008, we held the BC Convention at the Sorrento Center and met many new and interesting people who have the same goal as we do. We made a profit which we have been giving back to this commu-

nity, namely giving funds to start up a Young Naturalist Club with Celista Elementary School, giving to the Donkey Refuge, the Adams River Salmon Society, The Friendship Dinner and the Kingfisher Interpretive Center when they had a rockslide.

Here I will just mention that I have about five species of birds coming to my feeder in Chase and last week a huge flock of crows seemed to have a “meeting” to go to as they flew and flew in a convoy heading somewhere.

The bears are very much in vogue in Lee Creek, we saw three in a three hour period.

Rudy says that they enjoy his fishpond.

We also try to go on several outings each year to help us keep in touch with nature and discover the area we live in. We are always looking for new members and at this time, the membership is getting elderly and we really need more members who are willing to take over the reins or our Club is in danger of folding. We will be willing to give as much help as needed. When I started as President, I came in knowing very little and look where I am now.

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Email: ronner70@hotmail.com Serving North Shuswap, Prichard, Chase & Adams lake Area Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department served a tasty breakfast to approximately 100 people on August 13th.

Join us on the second Saturday of the month at the Lakeview Centre for breakfast between 8am and 11am. You won’t go home hungry!

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY Anglemont and Surrounding Area www.lakeviewcommunitycentresociety.com

By Lorrie Schrader

•Rise and Shine Breakfast: The August 13 breakfast was hosted by the members of the Anglemont Fire Department.

Thanks to this group for serving up a tasty breakfast to the 97+ hungry folks who came out. Thanks to Karen and Fay for pitching in to help out.

Breakfasts run from 8-11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month except December. The September 10 breakfast will be sponsored and hosted by the Better at Home group.

Hope to see you then.

•BINGO at the Lakeview Centre: The jackpot minimum on September 8 is projected to be $500.00 and will increase until it is won. Please come out for a fun evening and support our Lakeview Community Bingo. September Bingo dates are the 8th and 22 from 6:30 to 9:00.

•General Meeting: Please plan to attend the General Meeting on September 13 at 7:00 p.m. We have had lots of activity during the summer and there are many items to discuss.

•Carpet Bowling: Carpet Bowling starts on September 12 with a meeting at 9:30 am and bowling to follow. Bowling will be Mondays and Thursdays from 10-12. FMI call Blair Scranton 250-9550032.

•Calling all Gardeners: If you have a green thumb or have always wanted to learn more about gardening please come out to the first fall meeting on September 21 at 7:00. New members are always welcome. A reminder to those who took seeds home to plant: please bring what you grew and let’s see who won!

FMI please call Chris: 250955-6467 •Calling all Singers: 2017 Pig and Whistle is just around the corner: The Anglebay Entertainers chorus practice will start again on September 14 at 1 p.m. We will be learning new songs for the 2017 Mississippi Themed Pig and Whistle. The Creative Committee has been (Continued on page 49)

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working on the Script and has included many fun songs for us to learn. But, we need more singers, especially male voices so please come out and sing your hearts out.

•Crafts will start on September 13 from 10-2 pm. Arts will start on September 20 from 10-2 pm.

Sadly we have to say good-bye to Robert and Donna Gallant who are moving to Summerside, PEI. Donna taught line dancing at the Centre for many years and was responsible for starting the evening Santa Claus Parade.

Robert was in the Anglemont Fire Department for many years. They did so much in the community and we will miss them. We wish them the best of luck in their new home.

•October 1 -The Lakeview Community Centre proudly presents: Larrabee Live! Las Vegas to You Tour. Robert Larrabee, Nashville Recording artist and worldwide performer will keep you entertained with impersonations of the “legends”: Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and so many more. Happy Hour at 4:30, Dinner 5:30 and show at 7:00.

FMI and tickets please call Marianne at 250-517-8365. Tickets are $35.00. Sit back and enjoy!

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South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce The Shuswap Dojo Invites you to join our Fall Session at the Cedar Heights Community Centre (2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay) Bring this ad and receive 2 lessons for FREE, no obligation

Registration starts Tuesday , September 13th Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 6:00 pm: 4-5 years old 6:00 – 7:00 pm: 6-12 years old 7:00 – 8:30 pm: Teens and Adults Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate is taught by Vic Hargitt Shihan, 7th degree Black Belt, with 36 years of experience.

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By Karen Brown, General Manager Tourism Kiosks Nearing Completion Last month, we reported that the South Shuswap Chamber is piloting a new concept in the delivery of visitor services. A series of tourism kiosks are being installed at key points along Hwy 1, on the waterfront and in local parks and meeting areas in the South Shuswap.

Steve McLean of Shuswap Country Builders, the contractor on this project, has reported that four kiosks have been installed and the info boards will be mounted and available for viewing

within the next week or so.

Each kiosk contains lake system maps, suggested itineraries and places to visit in the South Shuswap, as well as a full Chamber member directory. Chamber members of the South Shuswap will have their business name listed on the directory no charge. Nonmembers are also invited to put their business names in the kiosks for an annual fee. If you would like to join the Chamber or pay the prescribed fee for putting your name on the directory, please contact Chamber GM Karen Brown: manag(Continued on page 51)

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Tourism Tear Away Map Campaign Successful Most businesses in the South Shuswap received books of tearawap maps for handout to visitors. The maps served as a convenient way to educate visitors on the whereabouts of our services, amenities and local attractions. The maps boasted a ‘Bucket List of Things to Do in the South Shuswap’ where visitors were given suggestions of things to do and see in the area. The feedback that the Chamber received on the maps was very strong and we hope to make some revisions for our next run and see another 10,000 printed for the summer of 2017.

Finz Charity Golf Tournament Set to Go For September 17th The Second Annual FINZ Resort Charity Golf Classic, supporting both the Chamber and First Responders, will take place at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on Saturday September 17th. The nine-hole ‘Best Ball’ Tournament will be followed by a fabulous buffet at FINZ Bar & Grill on the waterfront.

Tee Off is at 1:30 pm, cocktails at 5 and dinner to follow at 6. The day and evening will be rounded out by 50/50 draws and a silent auction at the awards banquet buffet.

Cost to participate is just $70 per person. To register as a golfer or to make a donation to the cause, please contact

FINZ at 250.675.3222.

Community Engagement Day September 18th – Bring Out the Family !

All members of the community are invited to Sorrento Blind Bay Park on Sunday September 18th between 11 am and 5 pm to take in our First Annual Community Celebration hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA).

Entertainment highlights will include Sabrina Weeks performing from 12:30 to 2:00 and Serious Dogs from 2:00 to 4:30. Getting the crowd warmed up will be local performers, the Turtle Valley Band from 11:00 to 12:00.

MLA Greg Kyllo and Area C Director Paul Demenok will be on location to greet the crowd. Representatives from our essential services and all of the nonprofit groups, clubs and organizations will be on location to showcase all that there is to do and see in our area. Come and sign up or join a club or activity! Studies show that getting involved in one’s community increases a sense of belonging and results in increased vibrancy in not only one’s own life, but in the community as a whole.

This community engagement event and the day of programming is made possible due to a grant received by the CSRD and sponsorship through SASCU Credit Union. We hope to see your family there on the 18th!

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By: Emily Spiler, CSISS Program Assistant Invasive American Bullfrogs are spreading in BC: And they’re hungry A species not native to British Columbia is causing conservationists concern.

While many frog populations are in decline worldwide, the American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) has been spreading rapidly in B.C. and outcompeting (or eating) other native frogs and animals.

Where do they come from?

Where do they go?

The American Bullfrog is native to eastern North America and introduced to western United States through human interactions. On Vancouver Island, Bullfrog farms were created in the 1930’s in an

attempt to market frog legs.

The released stocks from these farms are believed to be the source of the Bullfrog population along B.C.’s coast.

Bullfrogs were also imported for use in aquatic gardens and the pet trade, later being released from their ponds or aquariums into wetland habitats. In B.C., Bullfrogs are currently found on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and recently in the South Okanagan and Central Kootenay border region. In this new environment, Bullfrogs are lacking their usual predators (like snapping turtles) to keep the population in check.

What do they look like?

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America, and reproduces rapidly. The American Bullfrog can be identified by its size for mature adults; reaching up to 20 cm in length and up to 800 g in weight. The size and strength of the American Bullfrog makes them great competitors, often defending their territory taking food and habitat away from native amphibians. Other identifying features of the American Bullfrog include its smooth skin without warts, yellow throats on males, and large circular eardrums or tympanum behind the eye. They have a distinct loud, lowpitch call.

Hungry Bullfrogs These aggressive, voracious predators can consume just about anything including native amphibians, fish (including their eggs and larvae), rodents, snakes, turtles, songbirds, and even ducklings. There is evidence that new or increasing Bullfrog populations drastically decreases native frog populations. Native frogs in B.C. that could be impacted include the Western Toad, Pacific Chorus Frog, Columbia Spotted Frog, the Great Basin Spadefoot in the South Okanagan (Threatened), and the Northern Leopard Frog (Endangered).

What can you do to help?

Currently, there are no known populations within the Columbia-Shuswap region, the nearest population is located in Creston BC and reportedly spreading north. If you see or hear a new Bullfrog colony, you can report your observations to the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS): http:// columbiashuswapinvasives.org/contact-us/ Additionally, you can help by not moving frogs or their tadpoles, as it is illegal under the Wildlife act to capture, transport, keep or sell wild animals including Bullfrogs. If you have an aquarium or other pets, “Don’t Let It Loose” and avoid releasing them into the wild.

Learn to identify a Bullfrog call: https:// www.youtube.com/watch? v=mtAdhpTKmgg To learn more visit Frogwatch: http:// www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/ frogwatch/publications/ factsheets/frogs/bullfrog.htm The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, management and reduction of invasive species in the Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Golden areas. CSISS is thankful for the generous support of the Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and the Province of B.C, as well as other regional partners.

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By Jan Penner one pictured here.

I told you this on e was We found this wrench easy! It is indeed a wrench.

It's historical significance is searching the beach at Wharf in where it was found. This Road Park. This beautiful month Eddie Martynko is the spot is so named because it was once the site of a wharf winner who correctly used to accommodate Scotch guessed where the wrench Creek residents was found.

Last Month’s Name item found at travelling across My family Wharf Road Park the lake or moving and I enjoy goods to and from beachcombing the community. I with our metal believe this was detector. We go also the site of a to the beach ferry crossing. In (usually in the Name That Thing any case, with the spring and fall building of the when it's quiet) Squilax Bridge and start walkand the Squilaxing. We have a Anglemont system where Road, the ferry one person uses system became the large detector defunct and the and marks the wharves were spot. Someone dismantled. Due else comes beto the amount of hind and starts bolts and nails digging, assisted we found when by the use of a we dug up the wand detector.

Email: kicker@kicker.ca Call: 250-955-0534 wrench, we asDigging with a spade and some- Or drop answer in one of our sumed the wharf drop boxes at SuperValu or times using a Peoples Drug Mart in Scotch was likely burnt screen, sand/soil Creek, Sunnyside Supermar- on site and the ket in Celista, or Ross Creek remains washed is dug up to see Store in Magna Bay away with the if a metal object rising of spring can be found.

When we're done, we fill the waters. The wrench itself I would think was likely lost hole back in. overboard from a tool box or Our "treasures" are always placed in a pouch and while a ferry or boat were when we get home they are being fixed or maintained.

Check out this month’s examined and placed in a container. In three years of Name That Thing above. looking, we may have found Send your guess by Friday a total of $5, most of which September 26 for your is pennies, lots of bottle caps chance to win $20! and bobby pins, and a few

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A huge thanks to people in Lee Creek area with regards to the motorcycle accident in July. Some special thanks to 3 ladies who were so quickly by my wife laying on the pavement. Thanks to the 2 men who were directing traffic, the First Responders, RCMP, the paramedics and other people of Lee Creek area that were very, very helpful with blankets and other ways.

I also want to say thankyou to relatives and friends from our church and community of the North Shuswap who have been very helpful and encouraging with Greta`s slow and steady recovery.

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Dear Zumba and Yoga friends, I can not begin to express how each and every one of you has made an impact on me and touched my heart in some way. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have my dream job teaching fitness classes to the most wonderful group of people imaginable. While it was my job to teach and encourage you, often times I found that I was the student learning through your generosity, determination and fearlessness. I will carry all of your gumption, wisdom and kindness through to my future endeavors. Thank you for your patronage and friendship over the past 4 years, they have truly been magnificent.

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Province enhances protection of grassland ecosystems BC Newsroom To protect sensitive grasslands and riparian ecosystems in the Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is introducing measures to restrict motorized recreational use in the Lac du Bois/Batchelor and Lower Noble Creek areas.

As of Sept. 1, 2016, the following sensitive grassland ecosystem areas are closed year-round to off-road vehicles (ORVs): Lac du Bois/ Batchelor and Lower Noble Creek. The closures are authorized under Section 58 of the Forest and Range Practices Act.

try encourages the public to use designated camping facilities at provincial recreation sites or BC Parks.

The closure does not apply to: • snowmobiles operating on a minimum of 0.5 metres of snow.

• First Nations pursuing traditional harvest rights.

• non-recreational users performing activities associated with agreements awarded pursuant to provincial statute.

The Province also will designate additional ORV riding areas in the Thompson Rivers district, effective Sept. 1, 2016. These additional ORV areas are: • Upper Noble Creek, 34 kilometres of existing legal trails.

• Lafarge, 338hectare recreation site with designated ORV routes.

Existing designated ORV riding areas in the Restrict motorized recreational use in the Thompson Rivers Lac du Bois/Batchelor and Lower Noble district are: Creek areas as of September 1st • Lac du Bois ORV area, apThe closures will prevent proximately 450 hectares further damage to the grassnorthwest Kamloops. lands, such as soil disturb• Duffy-Greenstone, approxance and introduction of inimately 130 kilometres of vasive weed species, and trails southwest of Kamrestore grassland ecosysloops. tems. Responsible ORV ridLearn More: ing and recreation will enThompson Rivers Natural Resure the Thompson Rivers source District ORV Recreadistrict remains a popular tion Strategy:https:// tourist destination for future www.for.gov.bc.ca/dka/ORV/ generations.

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By Jan Penner Heather is currently lacking some of her verve. She has been finding the heat makes it too uncomfortable to get much done.

The summer has not gone as Heather had hoped. She has been in and out of hospital the whole time, crossing the thresholds of Chase, Salmon Arm, Kamloops and Kelowna health facilities for tests and treatment. She has more tests scheduled to try to explain the pains in her stomach and the difficulty she is having breathing. It will not be totally unex-

pected to find that the cancer is back.

A positive for Heather is that her daughter has been able to come for an extended visit. She has been around to lend support and help get her mom back and forth to appointments. Heather has enjoyed spending time with her, even though the circumstances are not the best.

Heather, we are all hoping for the best for you. Positive thoughts equal positive energy and you have shown this is true. Thoughts and prayer Heather Alison!

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Overdose Prevention Program Expands 725 Shuswap Ave. Chase, BC

Interior Health As part of Interior Health’s overdose emergency response, the Take Home Naloxone program has expanded Come and experience our friendly European atmosphere to 70 sites which includes: all Interior Health emergency departments, public health centres, mental health and subLot Clearing stance use offices as well as several and community agencies.

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In emergency departments, the program is offered to patients who are being treated for an opioid overdose. At public health centres, mental health and Box 229, Chase 250-679-2787 B.C. V0E 1M0 substance use offices, and community chevyc@telus.net agencies the program is available to anyone at risk of overdose from opioid drugs. Opioid drugs include both prescription and illicit drugs such as oxycodone, morphine, heroin, fentanyl and others.

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risk free naloxone kits, it also provides an opportunity to offer information on how to prevent an overdose from occurring in the first place by educating clients about factors that can increase the risk of overdose,” said Dr. Silvina Mema, Medical Health Officer. “For example, one of the things we tell people is that if they haven’t used a drug for a while their tolerance or response to that drug can change and that puts them at greater risk of an overdose.”

The training also offers practical overdose prevention tips such as always starting with a small amount of the drug, avoid mixing different drugs, and avoid using alone. Crucial life-saving steps including recognizing the signs of an overdose, putting someone in the recovery position, how to perform rescue breathing, and administer naloxone as well as the importance of getting emergency medical help as soon as possible are also covered.

The Take Home Naloxone program is provided in collaboration with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Approximately 1670 naloxone kits have been distributed across Interior Health since the program first began in August 2012. Reports indicate at least 180 kits have been used to reverse an overdose.

The Take Home Naloxone program is specifically for those at risk of an opioid overdose. A list of Take Home Naloxone sites is available on the Interior Health website. Friends, family members and others who wish to carry naloxone are encouraged to purchase a kit from local pharmacies – a prescription for naloxone is no longer required.

All of the initiatives support the work of the newly formed Joint Task Force on Overdose Response. Headed

by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall and Director of Police Services Clayton Pecknold, the task force will provide expert leadership and advice to the Province on additional actions to prevent and respond to overdoses in British Columbia. The actions also align with recommendations identified by the BC Overdose Action Exchange.

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By Jan Penner I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer holidays.

Remember to keep reading, writing and being active. All these activities help to keep our brains and bodies healthy, no matter how young or old we are!

If you are new to the area and have children who are 5 or older by December 31st, 2016, New Student Registration Day was August 30th. If you missed it, you can still stop by North Shuswap Elementary to register. Please bring your child's care card and birth certificate.

StrongStart for children 05 years (5 after December 31, 2016) will begin on Thursday, September 15th at North Shuswap Elementary. For further information or to register, contact the school at 250 -955-2214 or check the dis-

trict website at sd83.bc.ca.

Classroom assignments are tentative at the beginning of the year, until actual enrollment numbers can be determined. Our classes appear to be quite full and new or transferring students can make quite a difference to class compositions. Regarding supplies for the year, primary students use teacher purchased communal supplies for a $30 fee. Intermediate students were supplied with a supplies list in June. Further information is available from the school.

As enrollment and staffing details were not available by the Kicker deadline, watch for introductions to new staff and class compositions next month!

Welcome back everyone!

See you September 6th!

New Season Starts - Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers Submitted by Wendy Dean Formed in October 1995, we are proud to celebrate twenty one years of Scottish Country Dancing in the Shuswap!

The Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers start up again on September 17, 2016 at the Sorrento Drop in Society Centre from 9.30 am to noon. New dancers are most welcome.

As well as dancing for our own enjoyment we have over the last four years, invited the wider community to join us in a fund raiser/ celebration we call a Spring Fling Ceilidh. In April 2016 we supported the Sorrento Food Bank and worked with the Board of Directors to put on an afternoon of fun, dancing,

raffle and door prizes to raise $900. Outstanding result!

Since 2013 we have raised approx. $2,300. and the organizations to benefit were Notch Hill Hall, Sorrento Memorial Hall, Sorrento Drop in Society and the Sorrento Food Bank.. Community support has been outstanding!

Why not share the learning, the laughter and the friendship. Improving your physical and mental fitness/ agility are the superb results of Scottish Country Dancing.

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Public urged to use common sense with bears Sunday Morning Services Returns on September 11 Service starts at 10:30 am

Followed by light lunch fellowship

“Equipping the Saints” Thursdays at 10:30 am

Followed by light potluck lunch Call to arrange for personal ministry/ healing prayer time Chase Home Group resumes on Wednesdays, September 14th at 6:30 pm Contact Dale & Doreen 250-679-1144 Pastor Peter and Robyn King Office: 250-804-3518 Unit #3 – 3968 Squilax-Anglemont Road (Office Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 10 to 2) victoryintheshuswap@gmail.com

BC Newsroom This time of year, bears throughout the province are out searching for available food sources as they fuel up for the winter months.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure bears don’t have to be destroyed for public safety.

The most effective way to reduce human-wildlife interactions is to secure food attractants, such as garbage. Communities where attractants are managed properly, such as “Bear Smart” communities, have seen significant declines in bear conflict calls, and the number of bears destroyed. Kamloops, Squamish, Whistler, Lions Bay, Port Alberni, Naramata and New Denver are designated “Bear Smart”.

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plans. Before your trip, leave names, trip plans and date of return with friends or family.

• Carry bear spray, keep it accessible and know how to use it.

• Go with friends. Bears are less likely to approach people in groups. Check each other's position often and remember that the larger the group, the less likely a bear will approach.

• Keep young children close to you.

Children can be particularly at risk because they are small and make erratic movements.

• If you hike with a dog, keep it on a leash. An unleashed dog can lead an irritated bear back to you and your friends.

• Make noise. Carry a noise maker, talk loudly, sing or let out occasional warning shouts. This will alert bears to your approach so you are less likely to cause a surprise encounter.

• Remember that other sounds, such as flowing rivers and streams and strong winds, can drown out the noise you make. Be extra noisy at these times.

• Avoid areas with typical bear food sources. These include berry patches, grain fields, garbage pits, beehives and anywhere you can see an animal carcass.

• Watch for fresh bear signs. If the signs look like they were made recently, quickly and calmly leave the area.

• Avoid being out between dusk and dawn. Although bear encounters can happen at any time of day, bears are most active between dusk and dawn.

To report a human-wildlife interaction, please call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1 877 952-7277 (RAPP).

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Unresolved Grief & Loss Part 1

Eileen Peters MA, Certified Professional Counsellor It doesn't seem like grief would be the kind of thing that would be easy to ignore. But grief is painful and all of us have an enormous capacity to defend ourselves against pain. So sometimes our losses - and the grief connected with our losses - escape our conscious attention.

Many times we have never felt we had permission to grieve. We were told to “get over it! Sometimes we remain oblivious to our need to grieve. Or we just aren’t aware of the impact losses have had on our lives—sometimes for extended periods of time.

Processing our losses is hard work and painful. A loss uproots us. It’s like pulling a plant out of the soil…tearing it away from its nourishing connection with the soil. But as we do the necessary grief work it’s like we’re slowly returning the plant to the life-sustaining soil, and we feel life coming back.

Often we use anger to cover our grief. Anger gives us a feeling of being in control. Grief often makes us feel out of control. Sometimes it’s scary to go back to those places where significant wounding occurred. And so we use anger to give us a pseudo-sense of being in control.

All of our losses are not the result of someone's death. Losing love and respect in our formative years is a significant loss.

A distant or demeaning parent, for example, can create losses that are difficult to grieve and as hard to recover from as the death of a parent. A serious illness, being sent away from home for extended periods of time are losses that shape us.

We may begin to believe, “Nobody ever really appreciated me. I’m worth a lot more than people seem to think. I deserve…” and we end up demanding and resentful.

Or, “Nobody ever loved me. Everybody was out to get me!” – and that can end up creating a bully or a hypochondriac.

Or we learn that always saying “yes” and always being compliant keeps us from having to grieve the loss of not being protected or cared for.

These beliefs are so debilitating because they begin to shape our world. Sometimes it’s not the loss itself that wounds so deeply – it’s the fact that no one was there to protect us. No one seemed to care.

However, if we don’t deal with the loss or the wound, it forms a scab that is always tender to the touch because the wound has not been cleansed. And we’re paralyzed – we can’t go forward or backward. We’re stuck.

And then what happens over the years is that grief morphs into bitterness and unforgiveness and we end up miserable and it’s just a lot easier to keep on with the business of simply making a good living and making sure we never rock the boat.

We need to decide, first of all, to ADMIT that there are wounds that have never been dealt with. We can’t go back to the past to relive the good times or to seek revenge for the bad times. But we need to go back to grieve – because that legitimizes our pain and helps us let go.

Sunday Service 10:30 All Are Welcome

Children's Church 10:30 each Sunday

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4079 Butters Rd, Scotch Creek Church Office: 250-955-2545 Pastor Lloyd Peters 250-793-2201 nscfchurch.org In other words, we need to go back to that place of pain and say, “There is a logical reason for my feeling.” We need to stop saying, “I should be over it by now! I need to stop babying myself! Other people have had it a lot worse than me – what am I crying about!”

Deciding to be gentle with ourselves is the first step in dealing with the past.

If you would like more information about this topic or to find out about counselling services in Scotch Creek please feel free to contact me at 250-793-2202. or visit www.northshorecounselling.net

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Friday Nights Live

By Jim Cooperman It was a great summer for live music in Scotch Creek at Friday Nights Live, with upwards of 300 people in attendance for some of the shows.

Many thanks to all the local businesses who help make this weekly event a success!

St. David’s Church Mouse (a pastel drawing by Joan Hein)

St. David’s by the Lake on the highway in Celista

Join us for worship Sundays at 11:00 • No, you won’t see or hear a scurrying church mouse, but you will hear inspirational messages and music • Celebrate the Season of Creation; a time to look at the turnings in our lives and in nature.

• Always something for children • Light pot luck lunch following each Sunday service Everyone welcome!

Contact us at worship@stdavidschurch.info or 250-955-2502 Check our website for sermons, pictures, recipes and more www.stdavidschurch.info

Scotch Creek’s talented young singer and songwriter, Ruby Bruce opened on August 12th to a large crowd

Thrift Shop News Open every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Weekly specials and great deals!

Donations are most appreciated, but please no computers, TVs or furniture as we have no room

Friday Nights Live was packed on August 12 for Ruby Bruce, Nancy Parkinson’s Nia Dance Troupe and Jon Treichel and Friends

Victory Church

St. David’s by-the-Lake Anglican/United Church 5518 S-A Rd, Celista worship@stdavidschurch.info Rev Brian Smith  Sunday, 11am

North Shuswap Christian Fellowship 4079 Butters Road, Scotch Creek 250-955-2545 (nscfchurch@shaw.ca)  Worship & Sunday School, 10:30 am Potluck 3rd Sunday after service Soup Day Wed. 11:30 - 1:30 Pastor Lloyd Peters

Unit #3 - 3968 S-A Rd Scotch Creek  Saturday Nights, 7pm (for the summer)

Catholic Services Our Lady of the Lake Blind Bay

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Shuswap Community Church Sorrento Campus

Chase  Sunday, 9:00 am

Sunday, 10:30 am At Sorrento Memorial Hall 1159 Passchendale Rd. 250.835.4004

Saturdays until September 3.

Mass time is 4pm.

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NORTH SHUSWAP • BINGO • At Lakeview Centre on Sept 8 & 22 6:30 pm FMI 250-679-2614 • At North Shuswap Community Hall Mondays! 7pm FMI 250-253-5954 • Lions Club Meat Draw - Starts up again on Saturday Sept. 10 at the Copper Island Pub in Scotch Creek. 3 - 5 pm, 50/50 draw.

Every Saturday.

• Live Entertainment at Copper Island Pub Saturday Sept. 3. 9pm call 250-955-6377 for more info • Lions club Annual Garage Sale- Sept 10, 10am to 3pm at the Centre in Scotch Creek • “So You Don’t Want to Cook Friday” Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m. at the Copper Island Pub. Fundraiser Lions Club Dinner - Spaghetti & ribs, choice of salads and a desert.

Advance tickets only. Contact Ted at 250955-6384. Once tickets have been purchased please call the pub to reserve a seat at 250-955-6377 • Jamie Golemblaski Memorial Golf Tournament - Sat. Sept 24. Dinner and prizes.

Register by Wed Sept. 14. Call Anglemont Estates Golf Course at 250-955-2323 • Larrabee Live! Las Vegas to You Tour. October 1 at the Lakeview Centre, Anglemont. Happy Hour at 4:30, Dinner 5:30 and show at 7:00. Robert Larrabee, Nashville Recording artist and worldwide performer will keep you entertained with impersonations of the “legends”: Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and so many more. FMI and tickets please call Marianne at 250-517-8365.

• Incorporation Feasibility Study Meeting Oct. 3, 1pm at Celista Hall. Public is invited to attend.

SOUTH SHUSWAP • Finz 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament - Sat. Sept 17, at Shuswap Lake Estates.

Tee off at 1:30pm. Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm at Finz at, 50/50 draw, prizes, silent auction. FMI 250-675-3222 • Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers - Sat. Sept 17 from 9.30am to 12 noon at Sorrento Drop In Society Centre. Reduce stress! Increase energy! Come along and join us for a new season of Scottish Country Dancing.

New members always welcome. Call Wendy 250 675 3518 or akwrdean@telus.net Web site: www.RDSweb.net/SSCD

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• South Shuswap Library Events: • Yoga With Jutta: Tuesday, Sept. 13 & 20, 9am – 10 am. Pre-registration required.

• Mexican Madness: Join our library friend, Muriel, who will discuss travelling in Mexico.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 2pm-3:30pm • Fall Bulbs & Winter Prepping: Join Nico, from Nico’s Nurseyland, for this informative hour of Q & A. Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 1pm • Baby Talk: Friday, Sept. 23-Oct. 21, 10:15 am – 11:15 am • Junk in the Trunk Sale - at Carlin Hall on Saturday, September 17, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. A concession will be available.

For further information or table reservation, contact Joan O'Brien at 250-835-0104.

• Community Engagement Day - September 18th at Sorrento Blind Bay Park - 2670 Davidson Road. The day’s events will be rounded out by music in the park and children’s activities. The Chamber, in collaboration with Sorrento & Area Community Association will be hosting a Community Engagement Day on Sunday September 18th.

• Carlin Hall Coffeehouse - first one of the season will be held on October 1st beginning at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy local entertainment, great food and a good time. Hope to see you there!

CHASE • Annual Corn Roast - Sept 10 Young agrarians farm tour at 4pm. Golden Ears Farm Potluck dinner at 6pm. . Variety show, silent auction and live music. All ages welcome.

FMI goldenearsfarm.com • Chase Curling Pancake Breakfast - Sunday September 11th, 9 am until 11 am . We look forward to the continued support of you and your families!! Come in and enjoy a GREAT breakfast All you can eat pancakes, sausages and eggs served with real orange juice and coffee/tea. Best deal in town.

• Chase Curling Registration - Tuesday Sept. 20. General registration for the 20162017 year will be help @ 7pm upstairs at the Chase Curling Rink.

• Team Chase Fall Tea And Fashion Show Sunday, Sept 25th, 2:00 P.M. at Chase Community Hall. Fashions by Chum’n Luba’s, Underwood Gift Store, Tammy @ Pebbles Place & G Force. Door prizes, raffle tickets, silent auction and vendors. Tickets available at Chum N Luba’s and Team Chase Members. There will be NO tickets available at the door, so buy your tickets

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If you have been meaning to make it out to the Refuge, this is the event that you won’t want to miss! 7877 Skimikin FMI 250-6792778 Other Areas “Leading the Way” Conference and Trade Show - Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am to 3pm at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, Salmon Arm. 8 informative workshops and evening keynote address and dinner, 6:00 pm. FMI and to book a vendor table go to www.shuswapwomeninbusiness.com. Early Bird registration Sept. 1 – 15, deadline Sept.

30th FARMERS’ MARKETS Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays from 10am to 2pm at Park Store. Plenty of parking. Local produce, baking crafts and more. (till Sept 4th. ) Celista Hall Farmer’s Market - Wednesdays 9am to 1pm at North Shuswap Community Hall. Fresh produce, crafts, live music, nummy food. (till Sept 7) Chase Farm & Craft Market - Every Friday from 10am to 2pm in downtown Chase. FMI email chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 250-679-2166 Sorrento - Saturdays, May 14 to Thanksgiving 12, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Plaza. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun!

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Regularly Scheduled Events To add a meeting/event call 250-955-0534, Fax 250-955-0515 or email kicker@kicker.ca NORTH SHUSWAP CELISTA COMMUNITY HALL 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd • BINGO Monday (except stats). $1000 Progressive Jackpot (must be legal age). Doors open at 6.

Games start at 7. FMI Deb at 250-253-5954 (license #85663)

Celista Coffee House - Live entertainment, 3rd Saturday of the month, Oct to May. $4 admission.

Set-up and pot-luck dinner, 5:30pm. Doors open 7pm, Open mic; 7:30-9pm, feature act to follow.

Refreshments. FMI 250-679-2174 • Clean up Our Community - 3rd Wed., 6pm FMI Mike 250-819-0522 • Community Association - meeting 3rd Tues of the month, 7pm.

• Craft & Needlework every Wed, 10-2. FMI Gerry 250-955-6279 • Historical Society - meeting 2nd Thurs of the month, 2pm.

• Lions Club - meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm. Meat Draw at the Copper Island Pub, Saturdays 3-5pm • Naturalist Club - meet 2nd Tues of the month, 1:30 pm. (Summer outings) FMI Claudette: 250679-8148 • NIA Dance Fusion Classes - Tues & Fri 10:30am 11:30am. FMI Nancy Parkinson 250-679-8233 • NS First Responders Society - meet 2nd Wed. of the month at 2pm • N.S. Players - meet 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm.

• Zumba - Tues & Thurs 9am to 10am. FMI Julie 250 -679-8502 LAKEVIEW CENTRE ACTIVITIES 7703 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Anglemont • Anglebay Entertainers Chorus practice - Wed. 1pm, Jo 250-955-2282 • Arts and Crafts Club - Tues. 10am to 2pm. Bring your lunch. Everyone welcome. FMI call Alison @ 250-955-2588 • Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thur. 6pm (licence no. 82087)FMI Suzanne 250-679-2614 • Bridge Night - Wed evening, 7 pm. Coffee and Treats, Everyone welcome.

• Carpet Bowling - Mon & Thurs 10-12. FMI Blair Scranton 250-955-0032. Spares list call Ann Chow 250-955-2899 • Cribbage - Thursdays 1 pm • Country Gardener’s Club - 3rd Wed of the month, 7 pm. FMI Chris 250-955-6467 • General Meeting - next meeting - Sept. 13, 7pm • Hostess Program - Tues, Wed, Thurs, 1pm to 4pm • Parents and Tots group - Mondays & Fridays 10am to noon. Shari 250-679-2178 • Rise & Shine Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakeview Community Center. 8-11am.

Great food, come hungry • Table Tennis - Mon. 1pm and & Thurs. 1 pm to 3pm. Dennis 250-955-2899 OTHER NORTH SHUSWAP ACTIVITIES • Chamber of Commerce Meetings - 4th Mon of the month, Location to be announced • Fitness classes at Quaaout Lodge - Mon, Wed, Fri - Yoga at 8:30am and Aquafit at 10am. FMI 250.679.3090 • Lions Club Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw - at the Copper Island Pub. Saturdays, 3-5pm. Ten draws for the various cuts of meat purchased from SuperValu. 50/50 Draw • NS First Responders - meet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm at Celista Fire Hall.

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month, 9am. Call Pat 250-955-2999 or Jay 250-3775462 for location • Pickleball - at the tennis court in Scotch Creek.

Every day at 10am. Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun are "organized club play". Tues/Thurs/ Sat are "open play". Times will be earlier when hotter weather arrives. Everyone welcome.

• Soup Day - Wed. 11:30 to 1:30pm at North Shuswap Christian Fellowship Church. 4079 Butters Road. Scotch Creek SOUTH SHUSWAP BLIND BAY HALL - 2510 Blind Bay Rd, • Blind Bay Painters - Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3 pm Contact Inge 675-2860 • Blind Bay Quilter Chicks - Friday 9 am- 3pm Contact Kirsten 675-5077 • Fitness for Independent Living - Mon/Thur 10 -11 Contact Betty 675-2249 • Talana Twirlers - Thurs 7 - 10:30 pm. Contact Nancy 675-5375 CARLIN HALL - 4051 Myers Rd., Tappen To book call Marcha, 250-835-8577 or Jane 250-675-5426. web: carlinhall.net • Tues: Beginner acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm.

• Wed: Intermediate acoustic jam - 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday- October - May, 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. Proceeds donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

South Shuswap Library • Knitting & Crocheting Group: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 am – Noon. Bring a project! Meet new friends • The Writers’ Nook: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday from 11am – 1pm. All welcome!

• Salsa Dancing: Tuesdays, 3-4pm. No experience necessary EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. • Quilting Mondays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Inez: 675-4531 • Crafts Wednesdays 10-2 (Bring Lunch). FMI call Dot: 675-4282 • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. FMI call Sharon: 675-2408 • Darts Fri evenings at 7:15 pm. FMI call Alan: 675 -5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month, except Dec, June, July & Aug. 7:30 pm. Performers welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Notch Hill Town Hall Assoc. - meet 1st Monday of month at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year. Info 250-675-4174 • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the second Thurs./ mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

Saturday workshops 1-4 pm. FMI 250-675-2849 • Shuswap Wood Carvers - Meet Wed 9am to noon at Sorrento Drop in Centre. FMI Ken 250-675-3316.

SORRENTO DROP IN SOCIETY 1148 Passchendaele Rd. • Mon: AA 8pm, • Tues: Crib -1:30pm, Men’s Snooker - 1pm, Meals to Wheels 2nd & 4th Tues. at noon • Wed: Carvers - 8am, Five Crowns 1pm, Snooker 6pm, Cards - 1pm • Thurs: Foot Clinic (call for appt. 250-832-6209), Quilting - 10:00am, Men’s Snooker - 1:00pm • Fri: Ladies Snooker- 1pm

Sat: Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am FMI 250-6753518 SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY CENTRE: 2404 Centennial Dr, Blind Bay FMI call 250-675-2523 • Mon: Line Dance - intermediate 1:00 - 2:30, Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00 • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1:00 - 4:00, Good Time Quilters 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Wed: Line Dance - beginners 10:00 - 11:30, Advanced 1:30 - 3:00. Lego Club - every 2nd Wed. • Thurs: Play Group 9:00 - 12:00 • Friday: Sponge Ball 9:30 - 12:00, Youth Group Grade 7 & up 7:00 - 9:00. Family Move Night - 1st Fri. of month 6:00 - 8:00 • Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 4pm to 6pm at Log & Hearth Restaurant (SLE) 50/50 draw FMI bob, 250-679-2299 • The Piecemakers Quilt Group - Thurs. 10 - 2pm at the Sorrento Drop In Centre. FMI 250-955-2393 • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - meets every Wed from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2740 Fairway Hills Rd. Blind Bay BC (lower level). FMI Gail 250-675-2849 CHASE Chase Duplicate Bridge - Thurs in St. Andrews Church (rear door) Zoë 250-679-8488 CHASE CREEKSIDE FOR SENIORS 542 Shuswap Ave - FMI Sharron 250-679-1183 • Mon: Exercise for guys/gals, 8:30am / Bridge (with lessons), Canasta & Snooker, 1pm • Tues: Bingo, 1pm • Wed: Exercise for guys/gals, 9am / Canasta & Snooker, 1pm / Jam session 7pm • Thurs: Wood carving, 9am (lessons & help avail.)

• 2nd Thurs: Monthly General Meeting, 1pm • Fri: Cribbage, 1pm • Exercise for guys/gals, 9am • 2nd Fri: Mini-Crib, 10:30am register, 11am start • 3rd Fri every other month (starting Oct 2015): Full course meal, 5pm. Happy hour, 4:15 Movie Night - Chase Community Hall, every Thurs, minimal admission, concession available. FMI 250319-6302.

Parkside Estates - Public Bingo Wed. 1pm, FMI 250 -679-4477 Ext. 5 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 515 Shuswap Ave - 250-679-3536 • Tuesday Pool- 3:30pm, meat draw - 4 - 6:30pm • Wednesday - 3rd Wed of every month Branch General Meeting 7 pm.

• Saturday Meat Draw, 50/50, Fun Darts - 2pm • Sunday - Giant Crib on the first Sun. of every month, 10:45 am. All other Sundays closed.

• Taoist Tai Chi - Chase Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 9:3011:30 am. FMI Judy 250-679-5425 SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY HALL - 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. • Tues & Thurs: Karate 6pm (250-835-8875) • Mon & Fri: Badminton (250-835-4625) • 2nd Sat: Coffee House (except June to Sept) • 4th Wed: General Meeting 7:30pm SENIORS HALL • Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Wed Quilters 1st & 3rd (250-835-8255) • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 pm (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI are Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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Adams River Salmon Society.. Sheila Empey 250-253-2598 Anglemont Estates Waterworks

After Hours emergency 1-877-996-3344 Regular hours 250-832-8194 Anglemont Ladies Golf.. Bev Shea 250-955-0365 Anglemont Men’s Golf Club.. Rob MacDuff at 250-505-2781 Artistic Community.. Lynn Erin 250-955-6234 Arts Council for the South Shuswap.. Karen Brown 250.515.3276 AWE Society.. email: awesociety7@gmail.com. Baseball Club.. Mike McManamna.. 250-819-0522 or 250-955-0688 Camp Grafton.. Judy MacPherson 250-374-5115 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE North Shuswap - Dave Cunliffe 250-851-6852 South Shuswap - Karen Brown 250-515-0002 Chase - 250-679-8432 Coffee House.. Jim Leduc 250-679-2174 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS Lakeview Community Centre Hall Bookings ..Marianne Brama ..250-517-8365 NS Community Association.. Toby Alford 250-955-2978 Hall Bookings – Deb 250-253-5954 or Lynn - 250-679-4017 Seymour Arm Comm. Assoc.. Bob Reimer 250-833-7610 Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) – Barry Stokes, 250-675-3306 Country Kids Play School.. Alanna Stearns 250-679-3005 Country Gardens Garden Club.. Chris Trueman 250-955-6467 CRIMESTOPPERS.. 1-800-222-8477 Crowfoot Snowmobile Club.. Martin Lucas 250-319-1331 Julie Lucas 250-253-5620 CSRD - Area F Director.. Larry Morgan 250-955-2567 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Anglemont - Graham Lucas - 250-833-8997 / 250-955-2173 Celista - Roy Philips - 250-517-0540 S.C./L.C. - Art Stoll - 250-955-2422 / 250-517-0098 Skwlax - Keith Power - 250-679-4472 FIRST RESPONDERS NS First Responders.. Andrea Carter 250-679-7746 NS First Responders Society.. Catherine McCrea cm.nsbc@gmail.com SS First Responders.. Debbie Edwards - email: backacher@telus.net. Girl Guides .. 1-800-565-8111 Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon..

Cynthia Bentley 250-955-2222 HEALTH SERVICES NS Health Centre Society.. Pat Robertson 250-955-2999 and Jay Simpson 250-377-5462 Scotch Creek Clinic - 250-955-0660 Chase Medical Clinic - 250-679-1420

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Chase Health Centre - 250-679-1400 SS Health Services Society - Sue McCrae 250-675-3562 Sorrento Health Centre – 250 803-5251 Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250 6752449 Historical Society.. Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 Imai Ball Park Foundation.. Brian MacDuff 250-955-0981 JPW Road Maintenance.. Attendant 1-877-546-3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Karate Club.. Dale Cundy 250-682-3094 Lakeview Centre.. Karen Hill 250-317-0012 Lions Club.. Ted Danyluk 250-955-6384 Meadow Creek Park Assoc.. Don Grimm 250- 955-0262 Naturalists Club.. Claudette Carlsen 250-679-8148 Needle Bugs Club.. Gerry Kendall 250-955-6279 NS Cemetery.. Doug Prigmore 250-955-6454 or Loretta Greenough 250-955-6431 NS Christian Fellowship.. 250-955-2545 NS Craft & Needlework Club.. Gerry 250-955-6279 NS Elementary School.. Rob Ellis 250-955-2214 NS Players.. Judy Weller 250-955-0744 Okanagan Regional Library..

North Shuswap.. Lee Carreiro 250-955-8198 South Shuswap.. Leigh Schaffer.. 250-675-4818 Parents Advisory Committee.. Angela Simpson 250-377-5406 Parks Commission Contact.. CSRD 1-888-248-2773 Police Advisory Committee.. Lynda Sutton 250-319-7797 RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION Anglemont - Marian Zackery 250-955-0359 Magna Bay - Alan Nunn 250-679-2565 or 604-522-3346 Scotch Creek - Mary Stewart 250-955-2967 Saratoga - Aileen Brand 250-955-6123 St. Ives - Dave King 250-955-0573 School District # 83 Official Trustee Mike McKay trusteefeedback@sd83.bc.ca Seymour Arm Snowmobile Club.. Wilmer Marks 778-785-2032 Shuswap Environmental Action Society.. Jim Cooperman 250-679-3693 Shuswap Hospice Society.. 250-832-7099 Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue.. Luke Gubbles 250-8031095, shuswapvsar.org Shuswap Needle Arts Guild.. Marlene 250-675-2507 or Sharon 250-832-4588 Shuswap Rock Club.. Pat or Gail Bowden 250-675-2849 Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, web: www.SWOA.ca Skmana Ski club .. George 250-679-3688 / John 250-679-8600 South Shuswap Canada Day Committee.. Tammy Packer 250-463-2495 shuswapcanadaday.ca Taoist Tai Chi .. Judy 250-679-5425 Victim Services.. Brandi Nakazawa 250-679-8638 Whittlers Club.. Marian Zackery 250-955-0359

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

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

• Renovations • Foundations • Framing • Finishing

• Siding • Flooring • Roofing • Decks

Brush with Greatness

Kyle Lessey

Painting / 250-679-2164

(Cell) 250-320-6820

THOMPSON RIVERS APPRAISALS REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Magna Bay

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WE DELIVER

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

Linda’s Home Checks Worried about break ins? We do house checks, walk arounds.

References available.

Lived here since 1981 250-955-2500 Cell 250-819-2500 linda.lkendall@gmail.com Dock Doctor We will help keep you afloat. Repairs and maintenance of docks, new wood docks, used docks.

250-955-2500, Cell 250-318-2890 bob.thedockdoctor@gmail.com

Celista Hair Studio Helga Terwoort

Going away this winter ? Need a pet/house sitter? Very dependable lady available. Call Lynn to book 250-515-0809 Huxley Sheet Metal Fabricator custom products, flashing, duct fitting etc. Old school hand processed here in Scotch Creek.

Journeyman Red Seal Sheet Metal Mechanic. Contact 250-682-0422

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

Installation & Servicing Residential Irrigation 2 years parts and labour warrantee Fall Blow Out & Spring Start Up Warrantee Program $189

250-299-6689 References available

Now Hiring

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

Cathryn Rankin Celista Esthetics Courtney Meier Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Facials

250-955-2149

B.A., R.M.T.

Trigger Point * Craniosacral Many other Modalities

Phone: 250.675.5054

5205 Tallington Rd, Celista

(AACI, CRP)

Yoga@the beach Tues & Thurs 9-10am Ross Creek Community Park. FMI Candi 250-852-1536

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

For all your hair-care needs call 250-955-6195

www.trappraisals.ca

250-682-5995 250-372-2599 • Pre-purchase and Pre-sale appraisal reports • Mortgage Refinancing?

• Estate or Division of Family Assets?

• Depreciation Reports for Strata Properties Fully Accredited Appraisers and Depreciation Report Planners

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Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

Ship Shape Shelter Indoor Boat and RV Storage. Call Gary or Michele at 250-835-4224 or email: shipshapeshelter@ hotmail.com for rates

Shuswap Piano Tuning and restoration . Call or text 250-517-7717

Experience how Touch for Health and EFT (Tapping)

GENTLY RELIEVE STRESS PAIN IMPROVE ENERGY LEVELS These techniques also work on your pets!

Barb Paquette 250-679-8426 Chase Wellness Centre

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

250-320-4050

- Force Sports & Board Shop Tues to Sat 10ish - 5:30ish Online Store: gforcesports.ca We have everything you need to get your adrenaline pumping!

927 Shuswap Ave. Chase

250-679-8456

BdebClean Year round cleaning services.

Excellent references Call 250-679-2164

250-679-0001 24 HOUR SERVICE

SERVICES

Dance Fitness

Rock Steady Services. Flooring installations, tear outs, dump runs, general labourer and helper.

Don 250-308-5464 toll free 1-866-713-7777

Mobile Foot Reflexology

Low Impact - Great Energy - Body Fun

Drop-in’s welcome

10:30am Tuesdays & Fridays at Celista Hall $8 Drop - in rate 10 Sessions for $65

Nancy Parkinson (250) 679-8233

HAVE HANDS WILL TRAVEL

Relax in the comfort of your own home or book an appointment in our Scotch Creek Studio

Contact Kristin (250)955-0009 khmissklea@gmail.com

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FOR SALE

TOPSOIL MANURE/COMPOST GRAVEL/SAND LOT CLEARING BLACK PEAT 250-955-6435

Unused Aquios FS-220L whole house water softener filter system with VOC reduction plus brand new RCFS220l filter for less than half price 250-955-0181

FOR SALE WASHED SAND

• MASONARY / C-33

• BEACH/VOLLEYBALL ~~~ 1/2” CLEAR CRUSH 1/4” BIRDS EYE ROCK 3/8” PEA ROCK

250-955-6435 New & Used Medical Equipment Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, stair-lifts, hospital beds. Free Screening for obstructive sleep apnea, treatment and follow-up. CPAP masks, parts, and accessories.

Respiratory therapy equipment and home oxygen. Located in Salmon Arm and Vernon www.lakesidemedical.ca or 1-877-777-2431 Cement Dock 9 ’x 26’ located in Celista. offers to $3,000 604-828-7616 Art Framing Equipment for sale. Start your own business Frame mementos, glass cutter, mat cutter, two storage units, unopened boxes of large bainbridge mats, glass and more. Paid $2000 but willing to take any reasonable offer. Chase.

Call Sheila, 250-679-7714

Organically grown Hardneck garlic best variety for eating raw and for keeping or for planting your own starting at $8.00 a pound, Lee Creek 250-682-6836 For Sale Lazy-Boy reclining rocking chair. Medium blue, C/W extra arm covers. Very good condition.

Comfortable cottage chair. $50.00, 250-955-6498

HELP WANTED SECURITY GUARDS WANTED Mature, self motivated individuals wanted for security guard positions. BC Security Worker License and OFA-1 First aid certificate, an asset. Will assist the right individual in obtaining the required license. *Must have a valid BC Drivers license. (Drivers abstract required)

Call Brian @ 250-299-7981 or email: brian@shuswapsecurity.com

FOR RENT Short Term Rentals Scotch Creek

● King Suite ● Queen Room Both with private bathrooms

♦ Free WiFi, Satellite TV ♦ BBQ for your use ♦ Centrally located to all amenities

250-955-6136 or 780-881-6912 suiteescapesbc@gmail.com suiteescapesbedandbreakfast.com

Daily - Weekly - Monthly Work Crews welcome!

Copper Island Inn 250-955-6377

WANTED

Wanted for Hire Two Qualified weeders for garden beds, must have previous experience in horticulture industry, this is a full time position competitive wages with benefits, must be able to work unsupervised in our fast paced company. Must have drivers licence with clean drivers abstract.

Contact Destree Landscaping 250-371-2690 —————————————— NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Seniors or others interested for housekeeping on Saturdays for the month of September and October. $17/hour. Please call Patti @250-955-2525. St. Ives Resort, N. Shuswap.

De-clutter, De-stress any unwanted garage sale items, good-used furniture and household items.

Donations greatly appreciated call or text for pick up. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop in Scotch Creek next to Jimco.

250-299-3299 WANTED Buying old items, wood, windows, doors, ladders, suitcases, wood boxes, signs, lanterns, furniture, kitchenware, cowboy items, tools, skulls, milk cans, gates, etc.

Call Randy 250-577-3357 (Pritchard)

TRAINING

Janitor / Handyman permanent part-time position.

Contact Brittany at 250-955-2253 or e-mail sv3377@shaw.ca

B&B

Suite Escapes BC

Scotch Creek BC

SHUSWAP LAKE SECURITY SERVICE LTD.

HELP WANTED

VACATION RENTALS

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Property for sale, 20 acres with 3 bdr. house and 5 bdr house/ chalet in Celista, with rentable suite. Very peaceful, and sunny, property, contact Brian 250-955-0528, or brihowy981@hotmail.com $530,000. CAN GO TO www.shuswap-paradise.ca or http://shuswap-paradise.ca/ PhotoAlbumsPro/index.php Also new large one bedroom suite. Short or long term

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YOGA TEACHER Training 200 hr RYT Certification Course Starts October, 16th 2016 Namaste School of Yoga Salmon Arm BC 250 832 3647 call text www.yogasalmonarm.com

Mother In Law coming?

We offer 16 private entrance guest rooms each with private bath/ shower, TV, and wifi.

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Crews welcome Kitchenette available Open Year Round Ideal for Weddings Reunions and Seminars. (up to 90 people) ♦ RV sites and campground with washrooms and showers Mid-Week Discounts! check us out at www.anglemontinn.com (250) 955-0701

LOST & FOUND Surfboard lost on North Shuswap Lake green and white custom made 4’ Surfboard in early August. Reward offered.

250-955-2525 St. Ives Resort

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NEW TRANSFER STATION HOURS Start September 16

Library

Located at the Centre in Scotch Creek

SCOTCH CREEK: 3508 Squilax-Anglemont Rd.

SEYMOUR ARM: 1815 Quast Rd. June 15th to Sept 15th: Tues - 1pm - 5pm Sat - 9am - 1pm Statutory Holidays - Closed Sept 16th to June 14th: Saturday 1pm - 5pm.

Statutory Holidays - Closed

DIAL 9–1–1 FOR EMERGENCIES

250-955-8198

Chase & District RCMP

250-679-8638

Sudoku - Easy

Road Maintenance

Chase Detachment Office 250-679-3221 If you have any tips on local crime call CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

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

June 15th - Sept 15th: Daily 8am - 2pm Sept 16th - June 14th: Fri - Tues 8am - 2pm Christmas, New Years & Remembrance Day - Closed

JPW

Working Together To Prevent Crime

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Victim Service

24 hours/day 365 days/year

Sudoku - Medium

24hour hazard Reporting line 1-877-546-3799

Anglemont Waterworks

After Hour Emergencies 1-877-996-3344

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250-679-3373 Landscape Rock - Bark Mulch - Top Soil

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North Shuswap BOAT, RV & MINI STORAGE Indoor, Outdoor & Covered Storage Easy Access Ground Level Units Short or Long Term Valet Service for your Boat or RV Secure “Your Lock” - “Your Key” Reasonable Rates

250-955-0788

Email storageresort@gmail.com 1337 Cardy Drive Scotch Creek

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

Serving the North Shuswap

GUTTERSBC.CA • • • • •

Renovations, New Construction & Repairs Continuous 5”, 6” & Fascia Gutter Custom Gutter Systems for Snow Load Heat Trace Installation Full Liability & WCB Coverage

Experience the ADVANTAGE of quality, personalized service!

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Hot Food Takeout Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner Pizza Groceries

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Gas/Boat gas Diesel Propane Laundromat Lotto

C OMPLETE D RYWALL S ERVICES TAPING • TEXTURING • BOARDING FREE ESTIMATES

(250) 679-3980 Quality Comes First

Ice Cream • Novelties • Gifts • Clothing • Family Camping