14th Edition May 2017

Washouts Overwhelm South Shuswap By Jo Anne Malpass ed support to Mr. Sharp’s family and the Extreme rainfall in March and April has affected community”, states SSgt Scott led to several washouts, mudslides and West of the Salmon Arm RCMP. flooding in the Shuswap area. A creek runs through another home, Roy Sharp, 76, is believed to have been which residents were able to escape, unin- in his home in the 5900 block of Sunnybrae jured. Approximately eight residences were Canoe Point Road when it evacuated with the assis- was knocked off its foun- tance of the RCMP. The dation and enveloped by a Evacuation Order for 13 mudslide, near midnight nearby properties remains 250-253-5600 on May 5. in effect, with residents [email protected] Emergency workers living beyond the landslide have been able to search area not being allowed to the destroyed home and drive through the evacua- Vacation Rentals areas of the mudslide de- tion zone. bris field, but at Scoop Earlier that same day, two press time, had been una- landslides closed the Sey- ble to locate Mr. Sharp. mour Main Forest Service Located on the beautiful Shuswap The elite Vancouver Road at 2 km and 3 km Heavy Urban Search and (northeast of St. Ives), www.blindbayhideaway.com Rescue Team was called leaving motorists trapped in to assist local first re- between. Debris from the sponders. slides is extensive on the “The Salmon Arm Shuswap. RCMP continues to work The intense rainfall that Cathryn Rankin B.A., R.M.T. April 7 mudslide area in Sunnybrae !! with the Columbia Shus- Photo credit Jim Cooperman day led to flooding and W wap Regional District, road closures in several NE Ministry of Transport and other agencies, in other areas from Sicamous to Notch Hill • Reiki Master • Reflexology our efforts in dealing with this tragic natural Road. • Trigger Point Therapy • Remedial Exercise disaster. It has been with the tireless help of Another large mudslide on the 4000 • Craniosacral Therapy • Many Other Modalities our Volunteer Search and Rescue profes- block of Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road on sionals and additional support from HU- April 7 destroyed two occupied homes and Phone: 250.675.5054 SAR. We will continue to provide the need- (Continued on page 3) 2 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017

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(Continued from page 1) were required to stabilize the upland area South Shuswap two other homes were evacuated as a to mitigate water flow prior to a detour SCOOP precaution. Several more homes were cut route being safely constructed. off as the debris covered the road. Over the past two months, other mud- Phone: A mother and her 13-year-old son, slides in the Shuswap area, have closed 250.463.2611 who were in the home knocked off its railway tracks near Sicamous, the Trans- 250.955.0534 foundation, were shook up by the ordeal Canada between Canoe and Sicamous Fax : 250.955.0515 and received minor injuries. The family and Highway 97A between Sicamous and lost all their possessions including their Grindrod. Ten properties on Salmon Riv- E-Mail: [email protected] vehicle. The home beside it was filling er Road were evacuated for a day on Mailing Address: 7320 Estate Place, with debris as the couple inside escaped. April 22 after reports indicated ground Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8

Two GoFundMe pages water was creating slope C.E.O: Jan Wojciechowski have been set up for the peo- instability. ple in the two homes direct- The Ministry of Forests Publisher: Tracy Wojciechowski ly involved, Mudslide Sun- Lands and Natural Re- Editor: Jo Anne Malpass nybrae Family Help and source Operations Re- Advertising Co-ordinator: Shuswap Sunnybrae land- leased a Snow Survey Catalina Montgomery slide victims. and Water Supply Bulle- Drop boxes: In Eagle Bay, at approxi- tin May 8. It says mately 3:30 pm on April 27, monthly precipitation for Sorrento-Steamers Coffee Shop & a culvert in the 6000 block April was extreme Blind Bay Country Market of Eagle Bay Road was through southern BC, (at Blind Bay Market Place) overwhelmed, causing water particularly in the Cen- The South Shuswap Scoop is a division of to flow over the road and tral Interior, South Inte- the North Shuswap Kicker NewsleƩer Ltd. along the adjacent ditch. Roy Frederick Sharp reported rior, Okanagan and Koo- The creek completely com- missing after May 6 mudslide tenay. In these regions Photo contributed by RCMP promised the road resulting precipitation was typi- in a road closure. cally 150-300% of normal for April, and There was some minor damage to regionally one of the wettest Aprils on homes in the area with a considerable record. Snow pack in the South Thomp- amount of mud in resident’s yards. There son region is 115% of normal and in the are over 300 residences on Eagle Bay Okanagan, it is 147% of normal. Road beyond the washout. Earthworks

Shuswap Labour Market Assessment & Action Planning Project Update Submitted by community development. Your input Barbara Simmonds shapes the research design and direction. In case you missed your community’s After the research is complete each of the 1st public meeting to share your thoughts participating communities will develop a on what’s important to your local labour labour market Action Plan. Your partici- market, don’t worry! You will have the pation is crucial to enhancing, developing opportunity to contribute to our data col- and shaping the economic and labour lection process before the next communi- market direction of your community in ty meeting in Sept. There will be a Sur- the coming years. veyor in your area, collecting your contri- The SLMA survey can be accessed on EVCSS bution in person. We will have our survey our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ link posted and shared throughout your ShuswapLabour/ and through the Com- Shuswap Better at Home community – please take the 10 minutes munity Futures’ website. “A little extra help for seniors to remain or so to complete this survey. For further information, please contact: confidently in their own homes.” Here’s a few reasons why your Rob Marshall at Community Futures Shus- • Housekeeping • Friendly Visiting participation is so important : wap - email: [email protected] • Yardwork • Grocery Shopping We live in a knowledge economy. In or phone (250) 803-0156. You may also con- • Transportation • Home Repair this economy data equals dollars . The tact Jason Woodman-Simmonds, Ironsight • Snow Shoveling• Shuswap Labour Market project is de- Enterprises Ltd. - signed to get accurate up-to-date labour email: [email protected], Staff, Volunteers and Contractors have been carefully veed and trained for your security. market data that your community can phone: (250) 517-0197 leverage for infrastructure, planning and SBAH Central Intake Wysteria Sholtz 250-253-2749 4 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 arising from the conclusions of this study The Director’s Scoop will strongly influence the services this News of Note from the CSRD community receives and the model of governance and decision making used for Paul Demenok Director, Electoral Area C (CSRD - South Shuswap) Cell: 250-517-0810 many years to come. With 8,000 people having their primary Your Input is Needed on Governance residence in Area C, it is the most populous electoral area in The Area C Governance Study is now moving into its the CSRD, and in fact, is larger than 3 of 4 municipalities in most important phase which is the public consultation period. this regional district. In 2017, the total residential assessment To obtain your opinions on this critical issue a series of 6 in Area C is $2,036,916,144 and over $12,639,000 in property open houses will be convened in May and June. An online taxes will be collected. If Area C was to incorporate in total, it survey will provide another means for residents to express would be larger than more than half of the municipalities in their concerns and suggestions. BC. With these facts in mind, it is highly appropriate to step The open houses will run from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, with back and consider whether the current system of local govern- facilitated discussion groups at each meeting starting at 6:00 ment best suits the needs of the South Shuswap. pm. The dates and locations are as follows: It is important to note that this Governance Study is not an • Monday May 15- Sorrento Memorial Hall incorporation study. Outcomes from this study however, will • Tuesday May 16- Sunnybrae Community Hall help to determine if other local government options such as • Thursday June 8- White Lake Community Hall incorporation should be considered. Other options include • Friday June 9- Eagle Bay Community Hall leaving things as they are, or subdividing Area C into several • Tuesday June 13- Notch Hill Community Hall smaller electoral areas. And that’s why your input is vital. We • Wednesday June 14- Shuswap Lake Estates Community need to know your thoughts and preferences on this important Centre (The Lodge) issue. Please plan to participate at the open house closest to The online survey can be accessed at csrd.bc.ca/area-c- you, and if you can’t attend that one, please try to attend any governance-study. one of the others scheduled. Also, please be sure to take a few So, why should the residents of Area C be concerned with minutes to complete the online survey. Your opinion matters. the outcomes of this study? In short, the recommendations MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 5 Shuswap Lake Culture Crawl Set to Roll May 18 - 21 Submitted by Karen Brown The Shuswap Lake Culture Crawl schedule has been set and it promises to be a power-packed weekend of live music, Aboriginal cultural experiences, local art- ists’ shows, winetasting, golf and food. The event will be held for four days over the May Long Weekend (Thursday to Sun- day May 18, 19, 20 & 21). The Culture Crawl will feature a varie- ty of cultural offerings as the Arts Council partners with local community organiza- tions and businesses to support the arts in our region. Residents and visitors can take in: • Two concerts at Sunnybrae Community Hall featuring Chicken Like Birds & Sons of Bitumen • Dale Bushy’s annual Music Swap & community BBQ at Sunnybrae Hall • Chili & Bannock supper followed by an evening Margit Sky project concert at Carlin Hall • A two-day art show & sale featuring the Blind Bay Painters at Reedman Gallery • An evening wine & cheese and Justin Maas portrait exhibit at the Arts Council studios • Four-hour Walkabout hosted by the South Shuswap Historical Society featur- ing the Notch Hill Cemetery & Holy Cross Church Restoration • Aboriginal arts and cultural activities at Quaaout Lodge/Talking Rock • Brewery tours at Crannog Ales • Winetasting at Sunnybrae & Recline Ridge Wineries • Golf Tournament and showcase of activi- ties offered at Cedar Heights Centre • Shuswap Artisan Collective, located on the Trans Canada Hwy in Sorrento Tickets for the three concerts at Sunny- brae & Carlin Hall are $10 each and are available at Acorn Music, Shuswap Pie Company and Steamer’s Coffee Co. All culture crawl specifics including event dates, times and venues are located on the web: shuswaparts.com 6 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Chamber of Commerce News By Karen Brown Tourism Breakfast a Great Way to Kick Off Season! The annual Tourism Kick Off Breakfast for area tourism operators and business owners was held on Friday April Shuswap Tourism and 28th at the stunning Carmel Cove Resort. The event saw close to the Provincial BC 40 show up for a breakfast, provided compliments of Shuswap Rural Dividend fund. Tourism. Robyn Cyr, Manager of Shuswap Tourism highlighted Frequency of visits to the past year’s accomplishments in tourism and what to look each kiosk will be forward to in 2017. Carmen Massey of Reach Marketing shared monitored and with those in attendance, the most effective ways to use tourism reported on to other resources to engage visitors, specifically the 2017 vacation electoral areas of the planner and guides. CSRD and the City of Tourism Kiosks Ready to Serve the Public Salmon Arm. Final modifications to the Visitor Information Tourism Watch for pictures Kiosks were made this week in preparation for a public unveiling of the unveiling in on May 4th. At right, Steve McLean of Shuswap Country next month’s edition! Builders, along with Chamber President Mark Lane of Governance Study of Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum, are shown mounting the self- Community serve literature holders to the kiosk. Engagement Open Chamber Kiosk This is an exciting pilot project initiated by the South Houses Set Shuswap Chamber and financially supported by the CSRD, We have reached the exciting milestone in the Governance Study project where we are reaching out to hear directly from South Shuswap residents and property owners. The Area C Governance Study found on the CSRD website has been updated SPRINGSPRING SPECIALSPECIAL with the Overview, Interim Report & Public Survey. 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250.668.0798 Chase, BC MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 7 Carlin School Hosts Carlin Country Market Submitted by Heather O'Brien Carlin School is hosting the Seventh Annual Carlin Country Market, on Saturday, May 27, the weekend after the long week- end! The Carlin Country Market runs from 10 am to 4 pm. The Carlin Country Market is Carlin School’s primary fund- raising activity for the year, and embraces the entire school pop- ulation, families and the community. The Carlin Country Market is fun for everyone, and people attend from across the Shuswap. People have come from as far away as Alberta and the Lower Mainland. The Carlin schoolyard is turned into an outdoor festi- val, with food, entertainment, market shopping, kid’s carnival, laser tag, and a few new surprises this year. The Carlin Country Market raises funds to support numerous activities at Carlin school. This year the funds have gone toward field trip bussing, school wide winter recreation programs, ele- mentary swim program, middle school explorations, purchasing new furniture, new books for young readers, and so much more. Admission to the CCM is by donation, and any amount is appreciated! We also encourage people to bring their bottles and cans to drop off at the gate on the way in. The Grade 4/5 class will be sorting and counting the recyclables to support their year end trip. Some of the features of the Carlin Country Market include a large indoor garage sale, a Tim Horton’s coffee stand, Tappen Co-op ice cream, and a live entertainment stage featuring local acts. Visitors can enjoy items from the snack stand, purchase goods at the open air market, and secure a coveted raffle ticket for the themed class baskets. The kid’s carnival features face painting, a shave ice stand, games, bouncy houses, and sports. For those with a green thumb, the ever-popular plant sale will help to fill your planters and gardens. The silent auction again features local businesses, and will include a Twin Anchors Houseboat vacation for the second year in a row. We will have an on-site cash machine for your convenience. The Carlin Country Market is truly a community effort, and we appreciate the many businesses and individuals who make it all possible. Our major sponsors this year are: Twin Anchors Houseboats, Blind Bay Village Grocer, Hidden Gems Bookstore, Shuswap Property Maintenance, Tappen Co-op, Sunnybrae Bi- ble Camp, Tri Crown RV, and Shuswap Holiday RV Rentals. A day at the Carlin Country Market is fun for the whole fam- ily. Come at 10 am and stay until 4 pm. Triton’s QEPs (Qualified Environmental Professionals) Don’t be daunted when you come out and see the huge provide the following services: amount of cars! We have added a second shuttle to get you up the hill from the parking areas. • RAR (Riparian Area Regulation) Assessments • Water Sustainability Act notifications and approvals for changes in and about a stream • EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessments) for dock Thinking of renting out your and marina maintenance or installation property? Or looking for a • EIAs in support of Development Permits place to rent? • Environmental Management Plans and Construction monitoring Charlotte Hall PROPERTY MANAGER Contact Us Phone: 250-766-3612 (Lake Country) Cell 250-517-8329 250-851-0023 (Kamloops) TF: 1-877-272-3063 Email: [email protected]

[email protected] Web: www.triton-env.com 8 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course Turns 40 By Jo Anne Malpass added, opening in the latter part of March 1993. Norm Woods, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf and Country Club will be cele- a builder of over 250 courses throughout the world, was hired brating its 40th anniversary on June 10 with an all-day com- for the finishing touches of the first 9 holes and Warren Ra- munity anniversary appreciation event. domsky, who did much of the designing and finishing touches The vision for Shuswap Lakes for Les Furber, was hired to build the Estates and the golf course began second nine. Shuswap Lake Estates now back in 1969. Jack and Irene Barker, has a Championship 18-hole Golf originally from Saskatchewan, pur- Course. chased shares in Shuswap Lake Es- Just before the second nine opened there tates in 1970 and then moved the was an unfortunate fire in the restaurant. entire family to the Shuswap in Janu- It was believed to have been caused by ary 1971. With 5 children in tow, a discarded cigarette into a garbage can, they left -38 weather and never smoldering for hours before breaking looked back. into flames. The fire spread to the floor The official opening for the first above and eventually to the kitchen. nine holes of the golf course was Gratefully the volunteer fire department Jack and Irene Barker pictured above held on July 1, 1977. The pro-shop was celebrating Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & did an excellent job of preventing the fire rustic and make-shift to begin with, con- Country Club's 10th anniversary. from spreading to the pro-shop and the sisting of two sheds with a deck. Bud lounge. Loftus became the golf professional and with his wife Pidge, Some people who golfed the course in the beginning are they operated the pro-shop. In April of 1979, the restaurant still golfing it today. It is great to see them and their families. and pro-shop opened in its present location and a driving Shuswap Lake Estates and the golf course have been in the range was added. Barker family since the beginning and remain a family opera- Later, more land was bought and another nine holes was (Continued on page 9) MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 9

Looking down Hole # 10 in the early days

Looking down hole # 10 today.

(Continued from page 8) tion today. Jack and Irene’s daughter, Wendy Barker said, “we’ve been happy to be part of the community for so many years and to watch it grow.” People who came to golf in the beginning are still coming today. The appreciation event will include $40 golf with a cart, pro-shop merchandise specials, an afternoon complimentary barbeque and cake, prize draws and evening musical enter- tainment by Green Room.

Residential Commercial Industrial Renovation Maintenance • Residential & Commercial Maintenance Trouble Shooting Automation & Controls • Turf Lawns Installed Marina & Boat Electrical • Weed Control LEL0204599 • Core Aeration • Fertilizing Programs 10 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 South Shuswap Health Services Society Submitted by Gillian Richardson Our diligence and patience has paid off! A new mobile lab service is open in the Blind Bay Market Place at #10 – 2417 Golf Course Drive. Service began on May 11, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and that will continue each Thursday until demand increases. The hours the lab is open will be lengthened so watch for changes in the local papers. Next time you are required to get medical tests, why not take advantage of this convenient location? All patients must present a requisition from their physi- cians. Those with existing standing orders, call your physi- cians and have them fax a copy to 250-374-5638. The name Blind Bay must be clearly marked on the top right hand cor- ner of the requisition. If you stopped by the facility on April 25 for the Open House, you’ll appreciate our decision to move Copper Island Resource Centre to that same location as of June 1. Merging our services into one space will be more efficient and con- venient for everyone. CISRC will continue to offer many things you might need: foot care, frozen meals for only $7.50, tax preparation for seniors who qualify, assistance finding local service providers for many jobs in and around your home. We are currently looking for a massage therapist to offer appointments at the Centre, as Cathryn Rankin is unavailable. For more information about any CISRC func- tions, contact us at [email protected] or 250 515 6047. The new phone number as of June 1 will be 250-675-3661. June 3 is the date for our next fundraiser: it’s a Golf Tour- nament and dinner! Scramble start at SLE Golf Course 2:00 pm. 9 holes golf including cart and dinner, $70.00. Or just come for dinner $35. Don’t miss the silent auction, raffle and 50/50 draw. Tickets available from Doug Brown 1-250-803- 8930, or Shuswap Lake Estates Office 250-675-2523. Help us support the work of SSHSS, Seniors Support Services and mobile lab collection services in the South Shuswap. We’ll be hosting one more lunch at Olde Town Centre before we take a summer break. The date is Thursday, June1 at 11:30 am. Watch for details of the menu in local media soon.

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(Continued from page 12) May at 730pm. A guest speaker from the community will be addressing the local issue of stray and feral cats, providing information and recommendations as to how we as a communi- At Blind Bay Market Place ty can help. All are welcome to our General Meetings so come 7am - 8pm Mon to Sat 8am - 7pm Sunday on down if you’d like to get involved! From all of us at the SCA, we wish you a most enjoyable spring time and hope to see you out at one of our events this month! ♦ Homemade Soup ♦ Fresh Bakery ♦ Bacon & Eggers ♦ Pizza ♦ Groceries ♦ Beer ♦ Seafood ♦ Liquor ♦ Lottery

May is Invasive Species Action Month Submitted by Robyn Hooper more popular than ever, so we encourage through sporting and camping activities, To get British Columbians active in people to sign up soon. We are excited to in lakes, rivers and oceans, and in cities, preventing and stopping the spread of have more people helping us report and towns and across the province. There are harmful invasive species, the BC govern- manage invasive species in the Columbia links to events and activities being held ment has officially declared the entire Shuswap!” by the Invasive Species Council of BC, month of May as Invasive Species Action The workshops are part of annual regional invasive species committees, Month, and Columbia Shuswap Invasive spring training through the CSISS, and local governments and stewardship or- Species Society (CSISS) is hosting four are offered in partnership with the CSRD ganizations across BC, including in Co- free spring invasive plant ID and manage- and local municipalities. CSISS staff is lumbia Shuswap region. CSISS is thank- ment workshops throughout the region. also attending many community events ful for the contributions of funders and Invasive species threaten BC’s environ- with information booths, and offering partners to make this month a success, ment, economy and society, including presentations to community groups, youth including: Columbia Basin Trust, Colum- human health, but stopping invasive spe- groups and stewardship/recreation groups bia Shuswap Regional District, the Prov- cies is possible if we take action now to throughout the summer. If you would like ince of BC, and the Invasive Species prevent, detect and manage invasive spe- CSISS to attend a meeting or event, please Council of BC. cies. email: [email protected] “At the May 2nd workshop in Salmon “The invasive plant workshops are All across BC, Invasive Species Ac- Arm, there were over 40 participants in- important training opportunities for land- tion Month is being celebrated and pro- cluding organizations and staff from the scapers, biologists, regional, municipal, moted. The public is encouraged to post Shuswap Trail Alliance, CSRD, City of parks, and trail staff to learn how to iden- to social media using the hashtag Salmon Arm, BC Parks, Forestry and tify and manage high priority species” #bcinvasives and a website has been set other industry groups, as well as members says Robyn Hooper, Executive Director up at www.bcinvasivesmonth.com. The of the public” says Laura Gaster, Field of CSISS, “There are workshops in website has information about how to Operations Program Coordinator who is Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and prevent and stop the spread of invasive leading the workshops this year. Golden in May and this year they are species in gardens, parks and forests,

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White Lake Fire Department Spring Recruitment Drive By Dawn Clarke ily commitments. Many would be volunteers can be concerned Have you ever thought about doing something that can im- about the amount of time they will need to spend and that volun- pact a person’s life in a brief moment? teering will be too much of a commitment for them to under- If the answer to that question is a yes, or even if it just take. At the White Lake Department, members are allocated to piqued your interest, then think about becoming a member of one of five serving volunteer Officers with specific responsibili- the White Lake Fire Department. We are actively recruiting ties within the Department. This means that all members have new members who want to become contributors to the commu- a responsibility for certain tasks but time is managed and kept to nity whilst enjoying great camaraderie and being provided with a minimum. Emphasis is put on a high level of training both at quality training and expertise. the regular Tuesday evening meetings or at courses operated by Volunteer organizations like our Department in White Lake the CSRD. A new structure at the Department, with the ap- are constantly striving to address the needs of providing fire pointment of new Officers, has created an exciting and dynamic protection to the local Community whilst understanding the de- environment which has seen rookies qualify as Firefighters in a mands everyone now has on their time from both work and fam- timely manner and be ready to handle fire protection in the White Lake area or serve as mutual aid to other local volunteer Departments. The Recruitment program at White Lake is open to any local resident, 18 or older, male or female. Attendance for training is on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm when training ses- Specialty Orders (dairy free, sugar sions are planned to test the group on their abilities to respond free, vegan) and manage fire within the Community. A purpose-built Cake Design - weddings, Training House has been built next to the Fire Hall in recent anniversaries, birthdays years and this ‘typical’ home allows members to enter a and more. smoked filled building, simulating all the actions and activities All Products Handmade, required for fire management and rescue. This White Lake with my own recipes, Training Building is also used by other local Fire Departments 250-253-3978 using natural and organic as it provides excellent training/rescue opportunities which are ingredients. typically met in a real fire. Be part of the Tradition, Be Part of the Excitement, Be Part of the Community - Fires don’t wait neither should you. Call our Deputy Chief, Garry Loeppky [250 803 5264] for more infor- mation and see how you can become part of this great Community.

Lindy’s Boutique Thanks Up to Customers “ Lindy's Boutique at Blind Bay Marketplace would 30% Off like to thank all of the people for their patronage and Spring Hours friendship during our first year in business. We are Tues - Sat celebrating our 1 year anniversary and would love to see 10am - 5pm you at the store with great specials to celebrate! …..Linda Drabsch” MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 15 Busy Times For The Sorrento Community Health Centre Society By Marilyn Clark Such a busy time is the spring! On Saturday, April 22, the directors held a Planning session at Sorrento Centre (great locale for such an event – great food too!) to determine what activities we need to undertake to strengthen the foundation of the Society and the Community Health Centre. Our mission is to facilitate the delivery of prima- ry health care to the residents of Sorrento and Area. Led by Dorothy Argent, well known in our area as a facilita- tor, we established a number of goals based on our current reali- ty and where we wanted to be over the next couple of years. No one will be surprised to hear that we want to be able to increase access to primary care by having a second Nurse Practitioner join the Centre, perhaps even a physician, to supplement the care that Judy Deringer currently provides. Once we have addi- tional practitioners, we will be able to open the clinic by one or two more days a week to augment the current Monday to Thursday availability. It was agreed the way to enhance com- munication with service providers and regional players would be to coordinate an annual Health Fair so that too is on the list. And, we want to try to encourage a Physiotherapist to join our team along with providing blood collection services. Needless to say there were other items that we determined were important like ensuring financial sustainability, establish- ing the Health Centre as the go-to place for information on health services in the area and ensuring, at all times, the public is aware of what we can and cannot do. Lots of heavy lifting in the next year. Meanwhile, the Society held their third Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 25th at the Health Centre. We said au revoir but not goodbye to two of our charter directors, Bren- da Puetz and Carol Magis, who have both assured us they will continue to be resources we can count on and we said hello to Michelle Moore has agreed to become our new Treasurer. Di- rectors for this year are Barry Stokes, Don Paterson, Eldene Lindberg, Judi Nerbas, Marilyn Clark, Melanie Kolwes, Michelle Moore and Michelle Morris. Thanks to all for allow- ing their names to stand. They make up what I call our "Dream Team". We are looking forward to this year being a seminal year and as always are most grateful to the support of our com- munities.

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Inc.Inc. 16 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Arts Council Submitted by Karen Brown, Arts Council Administrator FACES Year End Recital May 14th - Get Your Tickets! FACES year end recital will take place at the Shuswap Lake Estates stage on Sun- day May 14th, 2017. This is Mother’s Day! Take your mom, wife, sister, daugh- ter, or special someone to see the amaz- ingly talented children of FACES share their dance, music and art. New to this year’s recital will be performances by the South Shuswap Children’s Junior & Sen- ior Choirs. Tickets can be secured by call- ing Karen: 250.515.3276. Shuswap Artisan Collective Grand Opening May Long Weekend The Shuswap is getting an amazing new Artisan Collective that is set to open on the May Long Weekend in Sorrento. Organizers Debbie Reeves and Rose Col- lin, together with their volunteer crew, have undertaken this fabulous project that will showcase the work of many of our local artists and artisans. The grand opening for the collective takes place Saturday May 20th at 10:00 am. Drop by 1245 Trans Canada Hwy (beside Lighthouse Market) to admire or take home a beautiful piece created by one of our local artists or artisans.

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Cedar Heights Community Centre Submitted by Lynne Lowes nament from noon till 4:00 or check out The snow has finally disappeared and our Pickleball demonstrations. Coffee, our hall and the grounds at Cedar Heights pop, hot dogs and desserts are available for Community Association are spick and purchase. For a complete schedule of span thanks to a group of hard working dance demo times, tournament information volunteers. Our members are busy pur- and how to register; go to: chasing their annual sports memberships as www.cedarheightscommunity.ca and click on our Pickleball courts and the Par 3 Golf May 20th on the Events Calendar. course are now open for play. Visitors to Lobsterfest is back on Friday, June the area are encouraged to try out our facil- 2nd. The bar opens at 5:30 pm and dinner is ities and they can pay drop in fees or buy at 7:00 pm. This popular event is always 10 Passes for a reasonable cost. It’s a great sold out so buy your tickets before the place for kids to learn to play and a fun deadline of May 19th. Dinner includes sal- activity for families. ad, buns, dessert and coffee, and of course We had our season opening free Pitch, lobster – all for $30 for Cedar Heights Putt & Drive Clinic for members on April members, and $35 for guests. See the web- Pitch Putt & Drive golfers pose at Cedar Heights 22nd. Everyone had a chance to dust off the site for details re ticket sales on the Events clubs and learn a few tips from our more Calendar. • Events experienced golfers. Work has started on We have three more excellent movies • Parties the Bocce Courts, but the rain has delayed left in in our Friday Nights at the Movies; • th Airport the use heavy equipment. We are still Arrival (PG) on May 12 , Moonlight (14A) • Errands th looking for volunteers to help with the con- on May 26 , and Jack Reacher – Never Go •Safe Ride struction but we still plan to be ready to Back (PG) on June 11th. All movies start at 250-253-5600 play no later than July 1st. 7:00 and are just $5 plus a toonie for pop- Servicing the Shuswap Our Pickleball members are keen to corn and a drink. We hope to see you & Surrounding Area start playing on a regular basis but they there! have had to reschedule some of their les- [email protected] www.bluefoxshuttleservice.com sons & games as it’s still a bit chilly. Our members are busy dividing up their perennials to donate to our Annual Plant and Garden Art Sale on Saturday, May 13th, from 9:00 to noon. The plants are much cheaper than buying them from a nursery and all the proceeds support our community centre. The best ones go quick so come early. Cedar Heights will be holding a Day of Dance Demos, on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 till 4:00 as part of the Shus- wap Lake Culture Crawl. This is your chance to try out different dance moves as instructors from the area demonstrate salsa, Zumba, breakdancing, line dancing, Scot- tish & Ballroom dancing. The Karate Kids and Tots Dance Groups will also perform. If sports is more your thing, play golf or Pickleball in the morning or sign up for our first ever Cedar Heights Open Golf Tour-

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[email protected] 18 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Culture Crawl Art Show / Sale and “Artists at Work” Submitted by Betty Schriver The Shuswap will be the place to be, come this May long weekend. Along with several other community halls, Shuswap Artisan Market, wineries, and various other venues, the Blind Bay Painters will be participating in a community wide Culture Crawl. Ever wonder how a piece of art was made? Or what sparked the artist to create the art? The Blind Bay Painters will offer both an art show and sale in the Reedman Gallery, and interac- OPEN HOUSE tive "Artist at Work" time where people are encouraged to come MAY 13TH meet the artist, ask questions, and find out what goes on in an 11AM-1PM artists brain! Or just browse while they paint and work and enjoy their art. The artist group have several artists that work in #1 2693 Golf Course all types of mediums, from acrylics, pastels, watercolours, Road Blind Bay mixed mediums/collage, and Chinese brushwork. We have sev- eral new artists this year too, so the eclectic variety just grows! MLS® 10131313 So stop by... Both the show and Artist at Work will be on May 20th and 21st from 10 – 4 pm at the Blind Bay Hall. Maybe you’ve thought about joining an art group yourself? It’s an in- expensive and fun way to learn and share. With all the wonders of the Shuswap paradise, come explore the art that was inspired 7622 Hudson Road from it! If you have any questions about the Blind Bay Painters Anglemont Art Show or the Artist at Work event, you can contact Betty Schriver at 250-675-2249 or go to the artintheshuswap.com MLS® 10122168 website and use the contact us page via email. For more infor- mation about the Culture Crawl, go to www.shuswaparts.com.

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BC Associa- The Sorrento Market tion of SATURDAYS is a community Farmer’s Mar- gathering place Spiders Rodents Wasps kets Best 8 am to Noon Carpenter Ants & More Small Market, May 13 to Thanksgiving Sorrento Blind Bay 2013 Sorrento Shopper’s Plaza Trans Canada Hwy. Chase Adams Lake North Shuswap MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 19 SLE Golf Focuses on Youth By Bill Wilson, CPGA Golf Professional turned toward the target a bit (aim them Hello everyone. It has been a trying slightly left of the ball. Ball position start to spring golf with all the cold and slightly left of centre with club face aim- wet weather we have been having. More ing at your target. This would mean it difficult to take as winter was so long. would be in an open position in relation to Hopefully now it will start to warm up your foot line. Position your weight and dry out. mostly on your left foot and keep it there This season the Shuswap Lake Estates throughout your swing. Hit the sand Golf Course is focusing heavily on their with your club head two to three inches NEWSCAPES.CA junior programs. Other than the four-day behind the ball and follow right through “Landscaping for YOUR Lifestyle” summer junior camps which have been a completely as you would with a full 3540 HILLIAM FRONTAGE RD. SCOTCH CREEK V0E 1M5 huge success, the golf course is putting a swing. Again, keep your weight on your lot of effort into developing a junior pro- left foot at all times and follow complete- gram for our local youth ages 8 through ly through. This works. Believe me. 18. This program runs every Wednesday Happy golfing everyone. My contact evening starting at 5 p.m., excluding the info: 250-833-8840 or billwil- summer, for members and non-members. [email protected] Any youth in this age group interested in learning the game and having fun doing so are welcome. Each Wednesday evening, our Junior Night consists of golf instruction followed by nine holes of golf (fun events and priz- es). There is no charge for this program. Juniors must have their own equipment. We will have some equipment on hand for those who do not have equipment to start the program. Please visit our pro shop to register. Please direct any ques- tions to me. Contact information listed below. Any donations to this program, such as second hand junior clubs, junior bags, prizes for golf events, second hand golf balls etc. would be deeply appreciat- ed. Another program to encourage youth to get into the game is free memberships for youth 8 through 12 years old. This membership includes unlimited golf through the season. Two stipulations apply. When golfing you must be accom- panied by a playing adult and you must participate in the Junior Night activities. Now your golf tip: Green side bunker (sand) shots. Fear of this shot is the biggest chal- lenge. It is not a difficult shot if you know the basics and get some practice time in. You will build your confidence quickly. First is your equipment. When selecting a sand wedge (54 to 56 degree loft) make sure the distance from leading edge to back of sole of the wedge (bottom of head) is not thin but wide or deep. Also, it is not flat but curved (bounce). If you are right handed (switch the follow- Registration forms can be picked up and returned to ing if you are left handed) set your stance Shuswap Lake Estates Office up in an open position (aim is well left of your target with your feet) and both feet 250-675-2523 20 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Calling all Dragons – May the Paddling Begin By WH Peter Allchin and technically correct, thereby removing risk of muscle strain The recent Registration Day for GT Dragons at The Village or injury with an increased level of success and fun. Dan Le Grocer saw potential new members coming aboard for paddling Tourneau, Paddling Coordinator for the GT Dragons comments: try outs, as local residents are deciding that the fastest growing “Kamini Jain gives us the opportunity to train our members to sport in Canada could be for them. Two existing members of build on our successes at Festivals for the competitive members the Society fielded questions from those interested and signed up of our group whilst ensuring those paddling for fun and fitness new members who will be out on the water within a couple of are coached in the most appropriate manner relative to their own weeks. personal capability.” The new season is always an exciting time with existing The GT Dragons are in their fifth year of paddling on the members gearing up their exercise routines to be fit and ready Shuswap and their club is a popular social group in the Commu- for action whilst welcoming and helping to train new members. nity. The commitment to the Society by the Executive Commit- This year will see a new approach for everyone as the coaches tee means that every new and existing member is an important within the Society will be receiving instruction in the best pad- contributor and can be involved in all aspects of the sport. Early dling techniques from Team Canada coach, Kamini Jain. Ka- preparation is underway to plan for attendance at Dragon Boat mini competed in both the Sydney and Athens Olympics as a Festivals throughout BC culminating in the Senior Games in sprint kayaker, moving to outrigger canoeing and dragon boating Vernon in September, for those who meet the age requirements. since retiring from competition. She has been a member of the Attendance at Festivals is optional but these events have always Team Canada Dragon Boat and attended various international been a fun and exciting part of the GT Dragons season. competitions and world championships, winning a total of 11 The Dragon Boat is now in the water at the Bayside Marina World Cup Medals throughout her career ‘on the water’. She and the tryout paddles will be held early in May. DragonFly, the will be training the GT Dragons coaches in early May for a one- smaller war canoe, was also launched by May 6th providing ad- on-one day’s session. This Training Day is aimed at ensuring ditional paddling opportunities when the Dragon Boat is full. the paddling technique used here in Blind Bay is both efficient New members are always welcome, even if you missed registra- tion; it’s never too late! [call Susan for info: 250 803 6864]. Anyone can view the team’s progress from the Marina whilst enjoying a beverage, or two!

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Digital Mammography Coach will be at Blind Bay Country Market for women ages 40 and over Friday June 23rd Saturday June 24th Book your mammogram appointment 1-800-663-9203 MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 23 Gardening and Your Pet By Jim McEwan post can be irresistible for your pet and There is nothing more rewarding than other critters that wander through our spending quality days in the very garden backyards. Compost can pro- you worked so hard tending. This is the duce tremorgenic mycotoxins which are time of year we store the snow shovels and toxic to pets and wildlife. Signs of com- ski poles and out come the garden tools, post poisoning can start with agitation, sprinklers and time to get to work! Our panting, drooling, hyperthermia and can pets also love nothing more than relaxing progress to vomiting, hyper- in the garden and spring can be a very ex- responsiveness and even seizures. Symp- 250.833.6680 [email protected] citing time of year for our four legged toms can begin within 30 minutes to www.launchconstruction.com friends. several hours of ingestion. Sadly there is Some of the most common dangers to no antidote to compost poisoning so our pets are right in our own backyards! please seek prompt treatment from your Please familiarize yourself with some of veterinarian if you suspect your pet has these dangers and perhaps decide how to sampled some compost. The best thing make your garden more pet friendly. For for compost poisoning is prevention so plants, watch for the autumn crocus, azal- good quality fencing around the compost Flooring ea, cyclamen, kalanchoe, lilies, oleander, pile is a must. Vinyl Decking - Remodeling Decks daffodils, lily of the valley, sago palm, Our beautiful forests are also home Exclusive Installer for Global Dec-k-ing® tulips, hyacinth and even tomatoes are just to many pests that we try to control. Be- some of the hazardous plants that we see fore using any soil additives, fertilizers, 250-803-2233 here in the Shuswap. pesticides or slug and snail baits, please 250-675-2787 Other hazards in the garden which can do some research and chose pet friendly Call for a FREE estimate easily be found lying around this time of products. If you suspect that your pet has year include fertilizers, minerals and pesti- ingested any of these, it is essential that cides. Just like children, your pet sees you you bring the packaging along to your something that could be harmful. As al- working away in the yard with different veterinarian so they can quickly and effi- ways, prevention is best. Knowing which containers and boxes which they see as ciently identify what they have ingested products could be harmful and knowing potential treats. Curiosity inevitably takes and can choose the appropriate form of what to watch for could save your pet’s over while you walk away to take a phone treatment. life. Stay safe and happy gardening! call or stop for a much needed break. Keep Many seasoned gardeners also come Sidebar: all fertilizers and garden supplies tucked equipped with a tool box full of home rem- PET POISON HELPLINE — 24/7 up off the ground or in a large sealed con- edies. Keep in mind that some of these Animal Poison Control Center - tainer where your curious furry friends home remedies, even natural ones can be 800-213-6680 can’t get them. extremely dangerous to your pet. Always Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour ani- Another common garden hazard is call the Pet Poison Helpline or your veteri- mal poison control service available compost. The warm smells of rotting com- narian if you suspect your pet has ingested throughout the U.S. & Canada.

Sorrento Minor Baseball officially opened the 2017 season May 2nd at the Sorrento/Blind Bay park. They were joined by two teams from North Shuswap Minor Baseball and have close to 100 kids registered to play this year including 13 on a newly-formed girls fastball team. 24 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 Notch Hill Natter By Jill Goward where we do. Here's crossing In the forget-what-I-said- my fingers big-time! before-department, here I am Notch Hill Town Hall now still here. My holiday will have has a new Board of Directors. begun by now but it is with Its president is still Alan Cook; reservations that I venture over- vice president Bruce Hlina; seas when there are so many secretary Heather King; Treas- alarming situations occurring urer Lynda Zontag; directors close to home. are Budd Brazier, Anita Wal- I don't just mean the heavy ters; Mariane Romyn and Pat rain, hail and night frosts that Lepp. lay heavy our poor gardens. Planned events at the hall They seem petty compared with include the Mothers' Day Pan- the many highways accidents, cake Breakfast & Plant Sale mud slides and subsequent road 8:00am to 11:00am on Sunday closures that are numbering in 14th May. No doubt the break- double figures. Every time I see fast will be as yummy as it was a rushing stream making an the last couple of years and unscheduled descent of an oth- those first fifty mothers should erwise dry hillside, it makes me receive a plant. nervous for the people in it's I hope you all enjoy some path, my neighborhood includ- warmer weather and perhaps a ed. Yet we have to trust our nice family picnic on Victoria Geo-tech experts and site sur- Day in one of the many local veyors to allow us to build parks. Sunnybrae is Litter Free By Barbra Fairclough Adopt-a-Hwy Sunnybrae Community Litter Pick Up on the Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road took place last month. Thank you to the people of Sunnybrae for supporting this event and to our community partners Tappen Coop, Sunnybrae Seniors Hall, Sunnybrae Community Hall, Sunnybrae Bible Camp. Our collective efforts make this event possible.

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Sorrento Lions Club By Judi Kembel Remembering another of our Charter Members. A Celebration of Life for Raymond (Ray) Dobert was held on Friday, April 21st at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. Ray was a Charter Member of our Club and served the club very well. Office: 250-955-0307 Cynthia Bentley The Have-a-Heart Radiothon was held on Thursday, Direct: 1-866-955-2256 Personal Real Estate Corporation April 20th at the Mall at Piccadilly. EZ Rock broadcast live [email protected] www.cynthiabentley.com for the annual Have a Heart Radiothon fundraiser in support of the Shuswap Hospital Foundation. This year the goal is to raise funds for a new portable Neonatal O2 Cardiac Monitor Sorrento to support infants and children at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Several of our members visited Sorrento Elemen- tary School in April and were given a guided tour by Ms. Sheralee Niewenhuizen to view the various specialized items they were able to purchase with a donation we made to the school last fall. Every classroom has several items for the special needs students and are a valuable asset to these stu- dents. MLS® 10131095 $119,900 A reminder of our annual Garage Sale on May 27th from Stunning views from this immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 9am – 3pm at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchen- home. Many updates including new furnace, new freestanding daele Road, Sorrento. If you have any household items that gas fireplace & New deck canopy & new fridge. Bedrooms and are taking up space and would like to donate, please call hallway freshly painted. Decking ,Duradeck, & carpets were new Wayne Kembel at 250-675-2616 or Brian Butcher at 250- in 2015. Newer roof with new gutters on the West side. Newer 675-4742 for further information regarding pick-up and de- Hot water tank and faucets. Built in breakfast table in kitchen. Central vac is roughed in. Lots of value here. livery options. Please NO large appliances, mattresses, up- holstered furniture, clothes or computer electronics. We will be holding our famous pancake breakfasts at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market on June 10th, July 15th and Au- gust 12th as well as on Canada Day, July 1st at Centennial Park in Blind Bay – come help us celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday! Our weekly meat draws continue every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento until June 23, 2017. We always welcome new members and if you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more infor- mation about becoming a Lion, please contact Sorrento Li- ons club secretary Judi Kembel at 250-675-2616 or sorren- [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! • Over 20 years experience • Decks, sheds, pergolas, bathrooms, kitchens and more • Home maintenance and checks • No job is too small

Chris 250.574.3157 Pictured are Lion President Terry Timms and Lion Treasurer John Howat presenting a cheque in the amount of $250.00. We are pleased to Free Quote support our community hospital! 26 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017

Shuswap Beachwalkers: Making Public Beaches Public Do We Need To Get A Little Angry? Last September a small group of regular Sorrento foreshore hikers, frus- own photos of accessibility issues encountered along the beaches of the Shus- trated by years of access refusal by several longstanding obstructive docks wap. Inevitably, other concerns creep in such as blatant damage to fish habi- and dock owners in our immediate area, met to form the Shuswap Beachwalk- tat by those who choose to machine-groom their waterfront, or using the lake ers. We began by writing letters to every level of government, and next to as a dump for discarded dock materials, or cutting vegetation within 100 feet every department in every level of government, and finally to every official in of the normal high water mark, and so on. However, our true focus lies with every department in every level of government who we could put a title or a the accessibility issues at this point. name to. In this regard, we have dozens of photos of the eight obstructive docks To date about 500 emails have been generated. We've met and escorted along the Sorrento foreshore, as you can imagine. We are ready to publish on expository beachwalks MLA Greg Kyllo, Area Director Paul Demenok, For- them to our Facebook wall. But here is our dilemma: Clearly the owners of est, Lands and Natural Resources Operations Supervisor (FLNRO) Kyle Bead- these docks, their neighbours, their fellow community members and for that man, RFT, and CBC Radio Kamloops. matter, anyone in the area who reads this and chooses to walk the beach will We have written and published five or six articles in local newspapers. We recognize who these belong to. To publish or not to publish: that is the have created, printed, and published five professional posters promoting our question. public engagement campaign (which began in January) of a monthly beachwalk Will publishing these photos bring swift reaction? If so, will it be positive on the third Saturday of each month along a different portion of our foreshore. or will it be negative? Will anybody even notice? Will it harden positions, as Finally, we have recently created a Facebook page to document our journey. unlawful as those positions are? Will it bring social and neighbourhood pres- More about that later . . . sure to bear on those few owners who keep obstructive docks in place and The discouraging truth is, provincial laws declaring that foreshore areas who, in some cases, use intimidation including verbal and non-verbal harass- are public and must remain accessible have been on the books for something ment to keep people out? like 50 years in B. C. So, what is the problem? We wish we knew, frankly. Will it, finally, open the way for the Shuswap TrailRider Adaptive Adventure Lack of political will? Lack of manpower and resources? More important fish Society (one of our executive members) to travel from one road access point to fry? Lack of public understanding of the right to freely walk what has long to the next? been thought of, perhaps, as a no-go zone? We'd like to know your opinion, but time is Probably all of the above. We suspect the short. Our goal is to have a five-foot-wide Shuswap Beachwalkers are but the latest in a boots-on-the-sand walking, snowshoeing, and long line of (yes, Virginia), “foreshore do- TrailRider corridor along the Sorrento fore- gooders”, hoping in this case to bring a more shore by the time snow falls. Surely, that is equitable attitude to our waterfront. However, not too much to ask. Please, help us crack this foregoing lack of accountability on all sides these barriers to foreshore accessibility. blunts one's initial enthusiasm for bringing Dan McKerracher, P.Eng. justice and a dash of kindness to this foreshore [email protected] accessibility debate and either we are going to (also a waterfront owner) run out of gas soon, or we have to take the next step. So, what is that next step? We have created a “wall” on our new Face- book page that invites the public to submit their

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A Unique Experience at the Donkey Refuge Summer Hours located in the Historical Turtle Valley 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 5 Days a Week 7877 Skimikin Road, Chase CLOSED: Wed & Thurs 250-679-2778 MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 27

GOVERNANCE STUDY collection services and Seniors’ Support Services. guitarist. Tickets at the door. Check Claude’s OPENHOUSES FMI Doug Brown 250-803-8930 or website: www.claudebourbon.org Drop in at 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Discussion [email protected] OTHER AREAS groups start at 6:00 pm. Area C residents are EAGLE BAY HALL • Team Spelling BEE - Fri. May 12, 7:15 to encouraged to share their views about how deci- • Eagle Bay Garden Club is in bloom! - Member- 8:45am at Prestige Inn, Salmon Arm. A great sions are made for South Shuswap residents ship and drop-in fee for the Hall meetings. Meet- team-bldg. challenge & a fundraiser for literacy and property owners. ings held first Thursday of each month at 10am. progs. in the North Okanagan-Shuswap • Mon. May 15- Sorrento Memorial Hall • Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast - May 14, 9am • Annual Fishing Derby - May 13 & 14 at 724 • Tues. May 16- Sunnybrae Community Hall to 12pm Turtle Valley Road. We will be using 3 lakes in • Thurs. June 8- White Lake Community Hall • BBQ & Coffee House - Last one of the season. this derby; Chum Lake, Phillips Lake, Fleming • Fri. June 9- Eagle Bay Community Hall Sat. May 27, 7pm Lake. Along with horseshoe tournament and • Tues. June 13- Notch Hill Community Hall SORRENTO more. Free camping and if all goes well we will • Wed. June 14- Shuswap Lake Estates Com- • Annual Garage Sale & Pancake Breakfast have a pig roast and music. FMI Brian 778-220 munity Centre (The Lodge) 8am to 12 noon Sat. May 13 at Sorrento Drop -3032 Online survey deadline is June 16th. Go to: in Society. Raffle. Donations accepted Friday • The Shuswap Hiker Ladies - Join them on csrd.bc.ca/area-c-governance-study. May 12 from 1pm to 4pm. FMI 250-675-0065. Fridays to hike the North & South Shuswap Trails. South Shuswap Cultural • Mothers' Day Pancake Breakfast - Sun. May Contact Joyce to join: [email protected] or Crawl May 19-21 14, 8am to 11:30am at Notch Hill Town Hall. visit www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ Live music, Aboriginal cultural experiences, local The first 50 mothers receive a gift! There will This will be an ongoing event, every Monday, until artists’ shows, winetasting, golf and food. Multi- also be a plant & book sale. DOOR PRIZE! the end of October. The Third House is a non-profit ple Community locations throughout the South Info: 250-675-417, www.notchhillhall.com partnership formed to enhance opportunities for Shuswap. FEATURED MUSIC: Chicken Like • Shuswap Artisan Collective Grand Opening creative artists in the Shuswap. Birds - Fri. May 19 at Sunnybrae Hall. Sons of - May 20 - 10am (beside Lighthouse Market) • Salty Dog Street Festival - Sat. May 13, 10am- Bitumen - Sat. May 20 at Sunnybrae Hall. Mar- • Sorrento Lions Club Spring Cleaning Gar- 3pm in Salmon Arm. Check out SaltyStreet- git Sky Project - Sun May 21 at Carlin Hall age Sale - Sat. May 27, 9am to 3pm. at Sorren- Fest.com for more information and for a de- *Be sure to check out full list of activities on page to Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. If tailed itinerary of the day. Activities, petting 16 of this issue of the Scoop or go to shus- you have any household items that are taking zoo, displays, street performers, tasty treats. waparts.com up space and that you would like to donate, • Salmon Arm Community Band - Sat. May 13. BLIND BAY please call Wayne Kembel at 250 675 4742 or 7:30 to 9:30pm at Nexus Centre (Salmon Arm). • FACES Year End Recital - May 14, at Shus- Brian Butcher at 250 675 3248 featuring much Canadian music in honour of wap Lake Estates. Amazing talented children • Sorrento Lions Pancake Breakfasts - at Sor- our 150th Birthday celebrations. You’ll hear share their dance, music & art. rento Farmers Market on the following Satur- the familiar Canadian melodies and may be • Cedar Heights Events: days: June 10th, July 15th & August 12th. surprised by a tune or two you didn’t realize – Plant & Garden Art Sale - May 13, 9am -12pm WHITE LAKE had Canadian heritage! Admission by donation. • – Day of Dance Demos - May 20, 10am to 4pm. • 36th Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast Next Steps: Life After High School - Thurs. – Movie nights - May 12 & 26, 7pm - Sunday May 14th, at White Lake Community May 16, 5pm to 7pm at District Education Sup- – Lobsterfest - Jun 2, Bar opens at 5, dinner at Hall - 8am to 11am. Hosted by White Lake Fire port centre Salmon Arm. FMI 250-832-1719 7. Dinner. Ticket deadline is May 19. FMI: Department. Prizes, raffle, craft tables. Take • Everything Shuswap Book Launch - Salmon www.cedarheightscommunity.ca pictures with Fire Truck. Please come and en- Arm, Wed. May 17. 7 to 10pm at Nexus in the • South Shuswap Library Events: joy good food and great company! First United Church Salmon Arm. Funds raised – Build a Straw Bale Home - May 13, 11am, SUNNYBRAE / TAPPEN from book sales support Outdoor Learning Instruction by Darlene and William. • Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet - Sat. May programs for the School District – The Writer’s Nook - Wed., May 24, 11am - 13, 8am to 3pm at White Post Auto Museum. • Word on the Lake Writers Festival - May 19- 1pm, Welcoming members FMI Antiques & Collectibles. FMI 250-835-2224 21 at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 www.thethirdhouse.ca • Carlin Hall AGM - Mon. May 15, 7pm. Your Harbour Front Drive NE, Salmon Arm. Join us – Friends of the Library Book Sale - June 16 & input and feedback is important. Please plan for an exciting and fun weekend of meeting 17 at Piccadilly Mall, Salmon Arm. to attend. other writers and writing. Presenting Café Lit, – Summer Reading Club -registration begins • Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Garage Sale - Sat. in the Balmoral Room from 7 to 10pm June 20 for school aged kids. May 20, 9am -1pm. Rain or Shine this in- FARMERS’ MARKETS • The Arts On-Site with Lady Nature - invites all door event is a great reason to come to Sun- • Blind Bay Farmers Market - Thursdays May artists in all fields of practice (writing, dancing, nybrae. We are located right across from 18 to August 31st. 10am to 2pm at Blind Bay theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) to the Sunnybrae Community Park. There will be Marketplace parking lot. Local produce, crafts meet Mondays at 9am to create outdoors in the crafts and soup. Bring the kids, admission is and fun! forest, near Sorrento-Blind Bay. FMI: 250-675- free. To enquire about table rental phone 250 • Sorrento - Saturdays, May 13 to Thanksgiv- 5097, [email protected] or visit- 463 3889. ing 12, 8am to noon at Sorrento Shopper Pla- www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite or call • Carlin Country Market - Sat May 27, 10am za. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun! • Girls Night Out - June 1st at Duffer's Den. Doors to 4pm at Carlin School. Outdoor festival with open at 5pm. Food, fashion and fun! food, entertainment, market shopping, kid’s For more events in and around the • SSHSS First Annual Golf Tournament - June 3 carnival, laser tag, and more! Shuswap check out: at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course. 9 holes • Claude Bourbon in Concert - June 16, 7:30pm include cart and dinner. Raffle, prizes, 50/50 draw at Carlin Hall. Classically trained, finger picking & live & silent auction. All proceeds to benefit lab 28 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

To add an event email [email protected] or call 250-463-2611 • Al-Anon Wed. 8-9pm, Evangelical Free Church, in Council for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower • Good Time Quilters - 1st, 3rd, 5th Tues. 9am- Chase, BC level. Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 3pm. • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. 250-515-3276 • Ladies Bridge Tues. 12 to 4pm Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una Cedar Heights Community Association • Lego Club - 2nd Wed 6:30 to 8pm St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details. 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 • Line Dancing - Mon. Intermediate (1pm) / Wed. • GT Dragon Boat Society meets 3rd Friday, 6pm www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Beginners (10am) & Advanced (1:30pm). FMI at Duffers Den. (Except March we will meet on • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Bridge 1pm Maureen 250-675-3683 March 24) FMI GTdragonboatsociety.ca Susan • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm • Play Group Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 Eisenberger, 250 675 3608 • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling • Shuswap Pipers - Thurs, 1-4pm • Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Sponge Ball Mon. Tues. Fri 9:30 to noon Heights Community Hall in Sorrento on the • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 9am / Ladies • Youth Group - Fri 6:30 - 9pm second Thurs./mo. at 10 am Coffee at 9:30. For afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday details call Mr. Doug Brown 250-803-8930 • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am School 10:15am) • Seniors Lunch - 1st Thurs. 11:30am (winter • Sat - Karate 8:30am Sorrento Drop in Society months) at The Olde Town Centre (Blind Bay). • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church 9am 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 250-515-6047, [email protected] (3rd Sunday 3pm) / Tots Dance afternoon • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30 am 675-5021/ AA at • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Two hour beach • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. 8pm walk - 3rd Saturday in Sorrento 10am. All ages Eagle Bay Community Hall • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 675- and mobilities welcome, TrailRider or Beach 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. 4871. Snooker (men )1pm 675-2829 / Crib 1:30 Wheelchair available by prearangement. FMI: www.intheshuswap.ca/eaglebayhall pm 675-4117 Dan McKerracher - 250-319-5121 or danmcker- Hall rentals: 250-675-3772 or 250-675-3136 • Wed - Cards, 1 pm 675-0065, Snooker, 6pm [email protected]. • Quilting Mon.10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am to • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 noon FMI Peter Husieff 250-675-2746. (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Socie- • Fitness - Tues. & Thurs. 9-10. 675-2408 • Thurs - Quilting 10am 675-5358 / Snooker ty. Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, • Garden Club - Thur. 10am (men)1pm 675-2829 Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849. • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm 675-5115 • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm • Sat - Scottish Dancing, 9:30am 675-3518 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always Sorrento Lions Club Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm at Sorren- • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at Library (ORL) Blind Bay Branch to Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We 8:30, meeting starts 9am at Sorrento Place Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 welcome anyone interested in learning more Clubhouse on Buckley Rd. Jacquie Everett 250- www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap about the Lions to join us. We are always look- 675-2574 • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 11am to 1pm. ing for new members. FMI Bob, 250-679-2299 Blind Bay Community Society/Hall • Knitting & Crocheting - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am - • Meat Draw & 50/50 Draw every Friday (except 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139; noon. stats) 5-7pm at Copper Island Pub on T.C. Hwy Hall bookings - Chris Harris at 250-675-2425 • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story Sunnybrae Community Hall or [email protected] times, colouring, craft days, and more check our 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. facebook.com/BlindBayHall website or stop by. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:30 am - 3 pm; • Salsa Dancing - Tuesdays, 3-4pm Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 or email: Notch Hill Town Hall sunnybraecommunityassociation.com [email protected] 1639 Notch Hill Rd. 250-675-4174 • Badminton Sun 2-4pm & Wed 9-11am • Talana Twirlers - Thurs. 7-9:30pm; Nancy • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm Alison at 250-675-5375 or [email protected] Watch for special events all year. • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • Betty Bergman at 250-675-4408 or • Coffee House on 3rd Sat. Oct to May General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm [email protected]. Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre Sunnybrae Seniors Hall Carlin Hall email: [email protected] 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com Maddie Welch 250-835-8255 • To book call Jane 250-675-5426. 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Sunnybrae Painters Tues 10am (250-835-4625) • Quilters -1st & 3rd Wed. (250-835-8255) • Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm. • Alcoholics Anonymous - Sat, 9:30-11:30am • Potluck dinner and Meeting 3rd Tues, 5:30 • Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Ballroom Dancing - Wed., 7-9pm pm (except July/Aug) • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October - May, • Scrappy Quilt Chicks - Fri. 9-3pm; • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45. 675-5077 or 675-4567 Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI • • Singers - Meet Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Family Movie Night - 3rd Fri. 6 to 8pm Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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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. Drop ads along with cash or check (made out to The SCOOP) at drop boxes, e-mail ad to [email protected] or mail to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8. TH CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE JUNE DEADLINE: MAY 28 BUSINESS SERVICES FOR SALE COMMERCIAL RENTAL

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778-490-4744 1-866-573-1288 8 x 10 & 10 x 10 Hours: Mon to Fri [email protected] Fantastic Rates Join us at 7:30am - 5:00pm Scotch Creek Duffer’s Den 250.679.8033 June 1st Dorothy Munro Doors open @ 5pm 13-1528 Little Shuswap Lk Rd. Reservations/Tickets 250.675.2510 250-955-0011 shuswapministorage.com RENTAL WANTED Down-to-Earth Yoga Enhance SENIORS HOUSING the longevity of your well 778-765-4342 Rental Wanted being. Ongoing classes in Looking for a pet friendly rental Sorrento, Blind Bay, and Notch newscapes.ca accommodation. Prefer Sorrento, Hill. Contact Tanesa. SORRENTO & DISTRICT Blind Bay, Tappen area. Very HOUSING SOCIETY (250) 675-2276 or reliable, responsible, hard (Sorrento Lions Manor) [email protected] working female. References available call 604-741-7227 Rental Suite Available Subsidized Independent Living for individuals Serving the Shuswap & 55 & older surrounding area Manor is located in Sorrento- SHORN HaiR STUDiO with a view of the lake South Shuswap 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath 250-679-0001 Library Includes: Stove, Fridge & Storage Room Water, sewer, garbage are paid (250) 675-4818 24 HOUR SERVICE Common area room & laundry room #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive, Contact the Manor for more information: MARGOT Blind Bay Market FOR SALE 250-675-2757 or [email protected] Licensed Journeyman Hairstylist Tues. 10am to 6pm

BOAT for sale, 17ft, deep-V with Wed. 10am to 5pm 250-463-3231 125 outboard. New condition. With Thurs. 10am to 3pm GARAGE SALE [email protected] trailer. Can be seen at Lee Creek. Fri. 10am to 5pm $11,000 obo, 604-530-4705. Sat. 10am to 5pm Huge multifamily yard sales in 2384 Forest Drive, Blind Bay CLOSED: Notch Hill. 1576 London Lane

Place Your Sun., Mon. & May 27 & 28, 9am to 5ish Shuswap Piano Tuning and Classified ad here Statutory Goods for all. Men, women, kids restoration. Call or text 250.463.2611 Holidays and pets. 250-517-7717 [email protected] 30 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017 HELP WANTED

Summer Cleaners Wanted Live and work in the beauƟful Saturdays/Sundays/Some mid- Shuswap Lake week work North Shuswap, Blind Bay, Sunnybrae areas Student's ROSS CREEK COUNTRY STORE in Magna Bay, B.C. Hiring OK. Vehicle is a bonus. Top The SCOOP is looking for a dollar paid. casual writer. If you are GRILL COOK and LINE COOK. Contact Jay Simpson: Seasonal and possibly full time. CASHIERS [email protected] looking for some casual work for our summer season you can do from your own • Familiar with all aspects of the home, have experience kitchen. • Must have pleasant personality Help Wanted writing and enjoy people, are • Must have good work ethics. to greet and help customers. A retired couple located on • Must be self motivated & work • Must be comfortable using cash Hendrickson Road, Sorrento/ community minded and enjoy Blind Bay/Tappen area, are participating in community as a team member with the registers other employees. • On job training and ability to looking for a part time person to events and meetings this • take direction. assist them for one to two days Must have high standards of per week with maintaining their could be for you. cleanliness, sanitation and • Must be self motivated as well acreage, wage rate $12.00 per • Salary negotiable safety throughout the kitchen as work in a team environment. • hour. No experience necessary. • Hours negotiable area. Stock shelves and receive stock. Please call: 250-835-4224. • Must be computer literate • Must be organized, reliable and • Must be organized, reliable and • flexible hours. flexible hours. Must have own computer • • • Multi-tasking is important and Propane certified is a great Must have own vehicle ability to work at a fast pace • asset. Must live in the South environment during our busy • Must be 19 in order to sell Cleaners required Shuswap Community summer months tobacco and lotto. to clean vacation rental • Food safe certified is an asset. If you are interested, please properties. Potential to make $50/ hr. Must have own vehicle. To send a brief resume to Please bring in a resume to ROSS CREEK COUNTRY STORE book an interview interested ap- [email protected] or and ask for Vickey or Bernice, or email a resume to plicants should fax to: 250-955-0515 [email protected]. call 250-851-6833

•Arts Council for the South Shuswap - • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. Chief Jayson • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250.515.3276 Tracy, 250-835-4500, email: WhiteLake- Karen Brown 250-515-0002, •Blind Bay Community Society - [email protected] email: [email protected] Jean Toker - 250- 675-5521, jtok- • Regional Fire Chief (LAFC) - Kenn Mount, • Shuswap Better at Home - Wysteria 250-253- [email protected] 250-833-5945, email: [email protected], 2749, email: [email protected] •Blind Bay painters - Inge Maier 250-675-2860 FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards • Shuswap Hospice Society - 250-832-7099, •Carlin Country Market - [email protected], email: [email protected]. 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) Heather 250-835-4422 HEALTH SERVICES • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue - Luke Gub- •Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC - • South Shuswap Health Services Society bles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org [email protected], Heather 250-835-4422 Sue McCrae 250-515-6047, http://sshss.ca/ •Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or • Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre • Sorrento Health Centre – 250-803-5251 Dick: 250.574.4674, [email protected] (CISRC) - (beside SLE sales office) 250-515- • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn •Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association 6047, email: [email protected]. Clark, 250-675-2449 (SWOA) [email protected], web: www.SWOA.ca • CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • JPW Road Maintenance - Attendant 1-877-546- • Sorrento & Area Community Association • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, 3799, Main office (Armstrong) 250-546-3765, (SACA) – email: [email protected]. Cell: 250-517-0810, email: Celista yard (answering machine) 250-955-2231 Brenda Puetz 250-675-2599 [email protected] • Lions Club Judi Kembel, Secretary - 250-675- •Sorrento Minor Ball - Geoff 250-804-6923, FIRE DEPARTMENTS 2616; email [email protected] and [email protected] • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan website is Sorrento Lions Club - Lions e- • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Rendell, 250-517-0429, Clubhouse Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 email: [email protected] • North and South Shuswap Community Re- • Victim Services - Brandi Nakazawa 250-679- • Sorrento Hall #1 - 1164 Passchendale Road, source - [email protected], Leigh 250-515-4682 8638 Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, •Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South • White Lake Community Hall Society - 3617 email: [email protected] Shuswap - Leigh Schaffer, 250-675-4818 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Road, Chief [email protected] • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) Presi- Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, • Shuswap Beachwalkers - Dan McKerracher dent: Bryon Every. Email: wlrassocia- email: [email protected] 250-319-5121 or [email protected] [email protected] • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers - 1-866-293- • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Point Rd., Chief Kyle Schneider, 250-835- 3851, email: [email protected], web: Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 8696, email: [email protected] www.slams.ca MAY 2017 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP 31 32 THE SOUTH SHUSWAP SCOOP MAY 2017

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